HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) MAY 21, 2019 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — May 21, 2019
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 21,
2019 at 5:38 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Harold Doucet, Sr., Councilmembers
Raymond Scott, Jr., Cal Jones, Thomas Kinlaw, III., Sr., Charlotte M. Moses and Kaprina
Frank; Interim City Manager Rebecca Underhill, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City
Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Tim Duriso.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamations
(1) May 19 - 25, 2019 as "National Public Works Week"
(2) May 2019 as "National Mental Health Month"
(3) June 2019 as "Men's Health Month"
May 21, 2019 as "Gift Of Life Program And Men's Health
Awareness Day"
(4) May 21, 2019 as "The 400 Years Of African American History
Commission Day"
(5) June 1, 2019 as "Ray Kline Day"
(6) May 2019 as "Motor Cycle Safety And Awareness Month"
(7) July 18 - 17, 2019 as "National Association Of Portarthuran
Day"
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM
(1) To Consider Whether Or Not Public Convenience And
Necessity Require The Operation In The City Of The
Proposed Wrecker Company And To Authorize The Chief Of
Police To Issue A Wrecker Permit For The Following Named
Business:
ABS Towing & Recovery
Susan Richard, Owner/Operator
3349 25th Street
Port Arthur, TX 77642
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:19 p.m.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
Susan Richard, ABS Towing & Recovery and Linda Tate, Small Business Development
Center appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:21 p.m.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(1) P.R. No. 20813 — A Resolution Authorizing The Chief Of
Police To Issue A Wrecker Business Permit To ABS Towing
& Recovery Located At 3349 25th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20813 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-193.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-193 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-193
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO ISSUE A WRECKER BUSINESS
PERMIT TO ABS TOWING & RECOVERY
LOCATED AT 3349 25TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers - None
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Whitley Penn Regarding The
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
CPA Christopher Breaux gave the above-mentioned presentation.
Assistant Finance Director Harold Hankins introduced his staff Brittany Simon, Bella
LeBlanc and Brian Wallace.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding Electioneering Outside The 100
Feet Distance Marker (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern
Doucet)
Discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic.
(2) A Discussion Regarding Code Enforcement (Requested By
Mayor Pro Tern Doucet)
Discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Assistant City Manager Ronald Burton and Inspector James Brown appeared before the
City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
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Regular Meeting — May 21, 2019
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw the
following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed
Resolutions No. 20772, 20793, 20844, 20845,20846 and 20856:
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw and Moses.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Request — None
B. Expense Reports — None
C. Minutes
April 23, 2019 Special Executive Meeting
D. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20771 — A Resolution Authorizing Change Order
No. 01 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And SETEX Construction Corp Of Beaumont, Texas For The
Renovation Of The Equipment Services Building,
Decreasing The Contract Amount By $5,075.42, To A New
Contract Total Of $89,399.16, And Authorizing The Release
Of The Retainage In The Amount Of $4,469.96. Funding Is
Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147-2300-
909.32-00 Project No. 082617
Proposed Resolution No. 20771 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-194.
(3) P.R. No. 20778 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Loan Agreement Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Chandra Jones For Participation In The
City Of Port Arthur's Owner Occupied Housing Assistance
Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Program
Proposed Resolution No. 20778 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-198.
(5) P.R. No. 20824 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For
Approximately 17.970-Acres Of Land Called Tract 1-A Out
Of A 24.61-Acre Tract Of Land, Tracts 1-A And 1-B, Block
19, Range "M", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision In
The William McFaddin Survey, Section No. 4, Abstract No.
420, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 20824 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-196.
(6) P.R. No. 20825 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Terminate A Professional Services Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Action Civil Engineers,
PLLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Roadway Design Of
Sunken Court — Phase I From Twin City Highway To Tyrrell
Parkway And Sunken Court — Phase II From Tyrrell
Parkway To North Park Drive
Proposed Resolution No. 20825 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-197.
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(7) P.R. No. 20841 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Negotiate A Contract With Tyler Technologies
Of Dallas, Texas For The Purchase And Implementation Of
An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System And
Municipal Court System
Proposed Resolution No. 20841 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-198.
(8) P.R. No. 20842 — A Resolution Approving The FY 2019-2020
Contract Amendment Between The City Of Port Arthur And
The Department Of State Health Services, Immunization
Branch-Local To Extend The Contract Period Through
August 31, 2020 And Add Funding In The Amount Of
$162,300.00. The Total Amount Of This Contract Will Not
Exceed $325,260.00. No Cash Match Is Required
Proposed Resolution No. 20842 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-199.
(12) P.R. No. 20848 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase Traffic Control Products For Cubic
Trafficware Of Sugarland, Texas Under The BuyBoard
Contract #534-17 For The Replacement, Repair And
Maintenance Of Traffic Signals Throughout The City With A
Budgetary Impact Of $86,345.00; Funding Is Available In
Public Works Traffic Maintenance Signal Systems Account
001-1205-531.45-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20848 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-200.
(13) P.R. No. 20852 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
18-385 As It Pertains To The Amount Requested For
Financial Assistance From The Texas Water Development
Board And Authorizing The Filing Of An Amended
Application For Assistance From The Clean Water State
Revolving Fund
Proposed Resolution No. 20852 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-201.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 20772 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding
Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Artists
Museum Society, For The Management Of The Texas Artists
Museum Society (TAMS) Building
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 20772 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20772 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
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(4) P.R. No. 20793 — A Resolution Designating Areas Of The
City Of Port Arthur As Neighborhood Empowerment Zones
#9, #10 And #11 Pursuant To The Texas Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Act (Texas Local Government Code,
Chapter 378)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 20793 be adopted.
Assistant City Manager Ronald Burton appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned empowerment zone.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 20793 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-202.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-202 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-202
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AREAS OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AS NEIGHBORHOOD
EMPOWERMENT ZONES #9, #10 AND #11
PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS NEIGHBORHOOD
EMPOWERMENT ZONE ACT (TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 378)
(9) P.R. No. 20844 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract With M & R's Elite
Janitorial Solutions Of Houston, Texas, For Janitorial
Services For City Hall And City Hall Annex, With An Annual
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $39,960.00. Funding
Available In Public Works — Building Maintenance Account
No. 001-1206-531.59-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20844 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-203.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-203 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-203
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH M &
R'S ELITE JANITORIAL SOLUTIONS OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES
FOR CITY HALL AND CITY HALL ANNEX, WITH
AN ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT
OF $39,960.00. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN
PUBLIC WORKS — BUILDING MAINTENANCE
ACCOUNT NO. 001-1206-531.59-00
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(10) P.R. No. 20845 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Briggs Equipment Of Beaumont, Texas For
Rental Of The Temporary Light Towers For The Civic Center
And Library Parking Lots In The Amount Of $275.00 Per
Unit Per Month Plus Additional Fees, With A Projected
Monthly Cost Of $5,644.00, Not To Exceed $67,728.00.
Funds Available In Account 147-2300-901-51-00 Project
082617 (Hurricane Account)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 20845 be adopted.
Civic Center Director Adam Saunders appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned light towers.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 20845 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-204.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-204 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-204
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
BRIGGS EQUIPMENT OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
FOR RENTAL OF THE TEMPORARY LIGHT
TOWERS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER AND LIBRARY
PARKING LOTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $275.00
PER UNIT PER MONTH PLUS ADDITIONAL
FEES, WITH A PROJECTED MONTHLY COST OF
$5,644.00, NOT TO EXCEED $67,728.00. FUNDS
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 147-2300-901-51-00
PROJECT 082617 (HURRICANE ACCOUNT)
(11) P.R. No. 20846 — A Resolution Approving The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of
State Health Services In The Not To Exceed Amount Of
$25,278.00 With A 20% Cash City Match Of $5,056.00. This
Is Contingent On The $5,056.00 Being Budgeted In The
City's General Fund For FY 2019-2020. The Contract Period
Is From September 1, 2019 Through August 31, 2020
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20846 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-204.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-205 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 19-205
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES IN
THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $25,278.00
WITH A 20% CASH CITY MATCH OF $5,056.00.
THIS IS CONTINGENT ON THE $5,056.00
BEING BUDGETED IN THE CITY'S GENERAL
FUND FOR FY 2019-2020. THE CONTRACT
PERIOD IS FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2020
(14) P.R. No. 20856 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Jefferson County Precinct-3 To
Cut The Grass For The North And South Levees Of Pleasure
Island, Repair A Portion Of S. 1St Street From The Port
Authority Gate To The End Of The Street (Boat Launch)
(2800'), Repair Backridge Road From The County Line To
The State Line (5000') In Sabine Pass, And Permission To
Use Property ID 137914 (Tracts 47 And 48, 167 John
McGaffey 6, Lots 47 And 48) Cemetery Lot, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $77,117.57. Funding Is
Available In The Public Works Maintenance Account No.
001-1203-531.36-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Jones
that Proposed Resolution No. 20856 be adopted.
Public Works Director Alberto Elefano and Parks Director Chandra Alpough appeared
before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned agreement.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried Proposed Resolution No. 20856 was amended to request an Interlocal
agreement.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 20856 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
19-206.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-206 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-206
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND JEFFERSON COUNTY PRECINCT-3
TO CUT THE GRASS FOR THE NORTH AND
SOUTH LEVEES OF PLEASURE ISLAND, REPAIR
A PORTION OF S. 1ST STREET FROM THE PORT
AUTHORITY GATE TO THE END OF THE STREET
(BOAT LAUNCH) (2800'), REPAIR BACKRIDGE
ROAD FROM THE COUNTY LINE TO THE STATE
LINE (5000') IN SABINE PASS, AND
PERMISSION TO USE PROPERTY ID 137914
(TRACTS 47 AND 48, 167 JOHN MCGAFFEY 6,
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LOTS 47 AND 48) CEMETERY LOT, WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$77,117.57. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE
PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT NO.
001-1203-531.36-00
A. Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 20830 — A Resolution Approving An Economic
Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between MP1
Construction, LLC And The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation For An Amount Of
$166,680.00; Funding Available In EDC Account No. 120-
1429-582.59.01
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried Proposed Resolution No. 20830 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-207.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-207 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-207
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MP1 CONSTRUCTION,
LLC AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION
4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
FOR AN AMOUNT OF $166,680.00; FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-
582.59.01
(3) P.R. No. 20831 — A Resolution Approving An Economic
Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And Max Holdings, LLC For An Amount Of
$118,800.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-
1429-582.59.01
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20831 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-208.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-208 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-208
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND MAX
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HOLDINGS, LLC FOR AN AMOUNT OF
$118,800.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN EDC
ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-582.59.01
(4) P.R. No. 20832 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Micro-Loan Agreement With Angel Forrest For
The Amount Of $15,000.00 For A New Business Known As
HAIMA Professional Training Center, LLC; Funds Available
In PAEDC Account Number 119-1426-554.54-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20832 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-209.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-209 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-209
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO
A MICRO-LOAN AGREEMENT WITH ANGEL
FORREST FOR THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00
FOR A NEW BUSINESS KNOWN AS HAIMA
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTER, LLC;
FUNDS AVAILABLE IN PAEDC ACCOUNT
NUMBER 119-1426-554.54-00
(5) P.R. No. 20833 — A Resolution Approving The Sale Of Land
In The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation's Spur 93 Business Park To Mid-
County Plaza, LLC
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20833 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-210.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-210 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-210
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF LAND
IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S
SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK TO MID-COUNTY
PLAZA, LLC
(6) P.R. No. 20834 — A Resolution Approving The Sale Of Land
In The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation's Spur 93 Business Park To
Rustin Penland
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20834 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-211.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-211 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-211
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF LAND
IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S
SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK TO RUSTIN PENLAND
(7) P.R. No. 20835 — A Resolution Approving The Sale Of Land
In The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation's Spur 93 Business Park To B&B
Ice, Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20835 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-212.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-212 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-212
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF LAND
IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S
SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK TO B&B ICE, INC.
(8) P.R. No. 20836 — A Resolution Approving The Closing Of
The Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And Joe's Shopping Plaza, LLC
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19-213 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-213.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 19-213 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-213
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CLOSING OF
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND JOE'S
SHOPPING PLAZA, LLC
(9) P.R. No. 20837 — A Resolution Approving The Award Of A
Contract By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation To Sitek Omni Services, LLC For
Asbestos, Lead And Mold Abatement And Interior
Demolition At The Former Port Arthur News Building
Located 549 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas In An Amount
Not To Exceed $293,400.00; Funds Available In EDC
Account No. 305-1606-591.82.00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20837 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-214.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-214 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-214
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT BY THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION TO SITEK OMNI SERVICES, LLC
FOR ASBESTOS, LEAD AND MOLD ABATEMENT
AND INTERIOR DEMOLITION AT THE FORMER
PORT ARTHUR NEWS BUILDING LOCATED 549
4TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $293,400.00; FUNDS
AVAILABLE IN EDC ACCOUNT NO. 305-1606-
591.82.00
(10) P.R. No. 20838 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
Entering Into An Agreement With Total Safety For The
Management And Monitoring Services Over The Abatement
Contractor For The Removal Of Asbestos, Lead And Mold
And Interior Demolition At The Former Port Arthur News
Building Located 549 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas For A
Cost Not To Exceed $47,900.00; Funds Available In EDC
Account No. 305-1606-591.82.01
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20838 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-215.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-215 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-215
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ENTERING
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TOTAL SAFETY
FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING
SERVICES OVER THE ABATEMENT
CONTRACTOR FOR THE REMOVAL OF
ASBESTOS, LEAD AND MOLD AND INTERIOR
DEMOLITION AT THE FORMER PORT ARTHUR
NEWS BUILDING LOCATED 549 4TH STREET,
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR A COST NOT TO
EXCEED $47,900.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN EDC
ACCOUNT NO. 305-1606-591.82.01
(11) P.R. No. 20839 — A Resolution Authorizing A One-Year
Renewal Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation Agreement With Tender Loving
Care Center For Children (TLCCC) DBA Legacy Community
Development Corporation (Legacy CDC) To Manage Its
Affordable Housing Program At A Cost Not To Exceed
$35,000.00; (PAEDC Funding Account No. 120-1429-
582.54 -11 — Consultant)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20839 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-216.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-216 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-216
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR
RENEWAL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AGREEMENT WITH TENDER
LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN (TLCCC)
DBA LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (LEGACY CDC) TO MANAGE ITS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM AT A COST
NOT TO EXCEED $35,000.00; (PAEDC FUNDING
ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-582.54 -11 —
CONSULTANT)
(12) P.R. No. 20840 — A Resolution Naming The New Courtyard
At The Port Arthur Public Library "The Ray Cline Courtyard"
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20840 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-217.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-217 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-217
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE NEW COURTYARD
AT THE PORT ARTHUR PUBLIC LIBRARY "THE
RAY CLINE COURTYARD"
(13) P.R. No. 20847 — A Resolution Authorizing The Submission
Of Federal Home Loan Application For The Port Arthur
Housing Authority Application Federal Home Loan Bank
Board (FHLBB)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 20847 be adopted.
Housing Authority Director Celle Quesada appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned application.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones
and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 20847 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-218.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-218 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-218
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF FEDERAL HOME LOAN
APPLICATION FOR THE PORT ARTHUR
HOUSING AUTHORITY APPLICATION FEDERAL
HOME LOAN BANK BOARD (FHLBB)
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6771 — An Ordinance Amending Article III
(Recreational Vehicle Parks) Of Chapter 58 (Manufactured
Homes, Mobile Homes, Recreational Vehicles And Parks) Of
The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances; Violation Of
This Ordinance Are Punishable As Provided In Section 1-8
Of The City Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not
Exceeding Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And
Providing For Publications In The Official Newspaper Of
The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Date
Recreational Vehicle Parks
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Jones
that Proposed Ordinance No. 6771 be adopted.
Senior Planner Larry Beto appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw and Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6771 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-20.
The caption of Ordinance No. 19-20 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-20
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III
(RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS) OF CHAPTER
58 (MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOMES,
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND PARKS) OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES;
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE
PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1-8 OF
THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AS AMENDED
BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND
[$2,000.00] DOLLARS); AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATIONS IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE
DATE
(2) P.O. No. 6773 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific
Use Permit No. 235 (SUP #235) To Allow For The Operation
Of A Beauty Shop In A Two-Family Zoned District On
0.1607 Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lot 12, Block 313 City Of
Port Arthur Addition [A.K.A. 1519 El Paso Avenue], Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This
Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port
Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of The
Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding
Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For
Publications In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port
Arthur And Effective Date
(Z19-03 — Amanda Vincent)
1519 El Paso Avenue
SUP #235
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6773 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-21.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 19-21 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 235
(SUP #235) TO ALLOW FOR THE OPERATION
OF A BEAUTY SHOP IN A TWO-FAMILY ZONED
DISTRICT ON 0.1607 ACRE OF LAND
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CONSISTING OF LOT 12, BLOCK 313 CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR ADDITION [A.K.A. 1519 EL
PASO AVENUE], PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE OR THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR IS PUNISHABLE AS
PROVIDED IN SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS AMENDED BY FINE NOT
EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND [$2,000.00]
DOLLARS); AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATIONS IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE
DATE
(3) P.O. No. 6774 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific
Use Permit No. 236 (SUP #236) To Allow For The
Construction And Operation Of A Recreational Vehicle (RV)
Park In An Agricultural Zoned District On A 5.00-Acre Tract
Of Land Out Of 15.985-Acres Of Land Out Of And A Part Of
The John McGaffey League, Abstract No. 167 [A.K.A. 11351
South Gulfway Drive], Sabine Pass, Jefferson County,
Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As
Provided In Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances As
Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand
[$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For Publications In The
Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective
Date
(Z19-04 — David & Carolyn Crain)
11351 South Gulfway Drive
SUP #236
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6774 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-22.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 19-22 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 236
(SUP #236) TO ALLOW FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARK IN AN
AGRICULTURAL ZONED DISTRICT ON A 5.00-
ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF 15.985-ACRES
OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN
MCGAFFEY LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 167 [A.K.A.
11351 SOUTH GULFWAY DRIVE], SABINE
PASS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDINANCE OR THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR IS
PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1-13
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS AMENDED
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BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND
[$2,000.00] DOLLARS); AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATIONS IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE
DATE
(4) P.O. No. 6775 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific
Use Permit No. 237 (SUP# 237) In Planned Development
District — 14 (PD-14) To Allow For The Development Of A
Retail Strip Center On 0.2960-Acre Of Land Consisting Of
Tract 13-A Replat Of Lots 13-16, Block 13, Rosemont Park
Addition [A.K.A. 3701 41st Street] And Commercial Office
Space Or Restaurant On 0.1414-Acre Of Land Consisting Of
Tract 11-A Replat Of Lots 11 & 12, Block 13, Rosemont
Park Addition [A.K.A. 4248 9th Avenue], Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance Or
The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is
Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of The Code Of
Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two
Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For
Publications In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port
Arthur And Effective Date
(Z18-04 — Heraldo Munoz)
3701 41st Street/4248 9th Avenue
SUP #237
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6775 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-23.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 19-23 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 237
(SUP# 237) IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT — 14 (PD-14) TO ALLOW FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A RETAIL STRIP CENTER ON
0.2960-ACRE OF LAND CONSISTING OF TRACT
13-A REPLAT OF LOTS 13-16, BLOCK 13,
ROSEMONT PARK ADDITION [A.K.A. 3701 41ST
STREET] AND COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE OR
RESTAURANT ON 0.1414-ACRE OF LAND
CONSISTING OF TRACT 11-A REPLAT OF LOTS
11 & 12, BLOCK 13, ROSEMONT PARK
ADDITION [A.K.A. 4248 9TH AVENUE], PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE OR THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR IS PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN
SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
AS AMENDED BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO
THOUSAND [$2,000.00] DOLLARS); AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATIONS IN THE
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OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE DATE
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 9:58 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR PRO TEM DOUCET
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD May 21, 2019.
APPROVED
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