REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS             MAY 27, 2008             1:30 P.M.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

* Invocation          Pledge          Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 4-11/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow the storage, sale and distribution of piping, valves and fittings in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 3087 College Street

2. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a restaurant parking lot in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2320 Broadway

3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a church in the CBD (Central Business District) at 934 Calder

4. Consider approving a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue $30 million in Certificates of Obligation to finance street, drainage and general improvement projects approved in the Capital Program

5. Consider approving a contract for the 2008 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Program

6. Consider amending Section 19 of the Code of Ordinances regulating seismic testing within the city

7. Consider amending Chapter 29 of the Code of Ordinances relating to vehicles for hire

8. Consider approving a contract for the reconstruction of six homes damaged by Hurricane Rita utilizing federal grant funds

9. Consider approving a contract for the purchase of cement liner materials for use in the Water Utilities Department

10. Consider approving a historic preservation loan for work done to the exterior of the building at 278 Pearl Street

EXECUTIVE SESSION

* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code:

                Beaumont Police Officers Association vs. The Beaumont Civil Service Commission and The City of Beaumont

GENERAL BUSINESS

* Consider amending Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce the number of Grade II Sergeant positions and to increase the number of Grade I Officer positions in the Police Department

COMMENTS

* Council members/City Manager comment on various matters
* Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code:

             Debra Narcisse
             Team Industrial Services, Inc.

* Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code:

            Chief Magistrate James D. McNicholas
            Magistrate Theodore Johns
            Magistrate Craig Lively

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Lenny Caballero at 880-3716 three days prior to the meeting.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS               MAY 27, 2008                1:30 P.M.

CONSENT AGENDA

* Approval of minutes

* Confirmation of committee appointments

Carol Dixon would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The current term would expire March 1, 2010. (Councilmember Jamie D. Smith)

A) Approve a resolution requesting a change in investment authority for the City of Beaumont

B) Approve a contract for repairs to the Art Museum of Southeast Texas

C) Approve a Change Order for the Civic Center Roof Replacement

D) Authorize the execution of a License to Encroach Agreement

E) Amend Resolution No. 06-388 to correct the description of property authorized to be acquired by eminent domain at 840 College Street

F) Authorize the acquisition of property in the Van Wormer Addition for the Downtown Event Center and Lake Park