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Home My WebLink AboutPOST: 02-04-2020 REGULAR MEETING POST AGENDA REPORT City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur February 4, 2020 8:30 A.M. PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Moses Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Duriso Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Marley Mashill And Sarah Ricks Regarding Homeowner Preparedness Training And Flood Insurance Awareness (2) Jacolby R. Scott Regarding School Safety Crosswalk Signs (3) Eric Linton Regarding Second Chance Employment For a Felon B. Presentations — None C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None 1 AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2020 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED E. Discussion (1) A Discussion Regarding The Port Arthur Business Enterprise (PABE) Criteria (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) (2) A Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Briefing On February 5, 2020 (Requested By Mayor Bartie) IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. Second Of Two (2) Public Hearings To Receive Public Comment As To The Effects In The Community Of The Curfew Ordinance And As To Whether The City Should Continue, Modify Or Abolish The Curfew Ordinance V. RECESS Recess To Attend The Unveiling Of The Census 2020 Advertisement On The City Transit Buses VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE VII. CONSENT AGENDA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. Motion: CM Second: KF Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED A. Travel Request — None 2 AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2020 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED B. Expense Reports (B1) City Attorney Valecia Tizeno: Olson & Olson's 16th Annual Local Government Seminar Stafford, TX January 30, 2020 $102.72 C. Minutes — None D. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 21201 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With The LaBiche Architectural Group, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For The Development Of Professional Plans For Repairs To Rose Hill Manor And Submission To The Texas Historical Commission, As Well As Working With The Texas Historical Commission For Approval, In The Amount Of $26,000.00 Plus Reimbursables Not To Exceed $1,500.00. Funds Available In Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Account No. 140-1405-551.59-00 Project #M97908 Resolution No. 20-028 (2) P.R. No. 21233 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $72,500.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage Retention Screens At Monstrose Pump Station As A Result Of Hurricane Harvey (August 30, 2017) Resolution No. 20-029 (3) P.R. No. 21234 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $397,904.22 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To Pump Stations As A Result Of Hurricane Harvey (August 30, 2017) Resolution No. 20-030 AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2020 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (4) P.R. No. 21235 — A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of The Port Arthur Police Association Of The City Of Port Arthur Police Department Resolution No. 20-031 (5) P.R. No. 21253 — A Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Repairs For The Recreation/Senior Center Roof By SpawGlass Construction Corp Of Beaumont, Texas Through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 520-EZ1QC, In The Amount Of $68,205.99. Funding Available In Capital Improvement Fund Account No. 307-1601-591.95-00 Resolution No. 20-032 (6) P.R. No. 21257 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $9,000.00 Made Against Casco Industries, Inc. As A Result Of The Flood Damages To Mobile Equipment At Fire Station #6 Due To Hurricane Harvey (August 30, 2017) PULLED Motion: HD Second: KF Motion to Amend: HD Second: KF Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 Adopted as Amended Resolution No. 20-035 (7) P.R. No. 21265 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 1020 6th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program Resolution No. 20-033 4 AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2020 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (8) P.R. No. 21268 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And SITEK Omni Services, LLC Of Humble, Texas For The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City's Sanitary Landfill Resolution No. 20-034 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 21239 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 To The Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And PARC Enterprises, Inc. Motion: KF Second: CM Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 20-036 (2) P.R. No. 21240 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Pair Of LED Signs ID #1339717 W16-S For The Spur 93 Business Park From Custom Signs, Beaumont, Texas By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation In The Amount Of $35,902.80; Funding Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-1429- 582.92-00 Motion: KF Second: CM Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 20-037 5 AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2020 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (3) P.R. No. 21266 — A Resolution Granting Consent To The Assignment Of The Industrial District Agreement With Flint Hills Resources Port Arthur, LLC (FHR) (2018-2027) By And Between The City Of Port Arthur And Flint Hills Resources Port Arthur, LLC (FHR), Dated December 28, 2017 (The "Agreement") Motion: KF Second: CM Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 20-038 (4) P.R. No. 21270 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Councilmember Scott) Motion: RS Second: TK Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 20-039 (5) P.R. No. 21272 — A Resolution Authorizing A Job Training Program Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For Eligible Port Arthur Residents Enrolled In A 2-Year Associates Degree Program, In An Amount Not To Exceed $67,500.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-07 Motion: KF Second: CM Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 20-040 6 AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2020 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED B. Ordinances — Non-Consent (1) P. 0. No. 6814 — An Ordinance Continuing The Juvenile Curfew Ordinance As Delineated In Sections 62-101 To 62-106 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur Motion to Table: HD Second: CJ Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 TABLED (2) P. 0. No. 6817 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $44,520.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Property Damage To Parks Mobile Equipment Unit #2241 Motion: CJ Second: CJ Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 20-06 (3) P. 0. No. 6818 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $27,625.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Property Damage To Parks Mobile Equipment Unit #2314 Motion: KF Second: CM Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 20-07 AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2020 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (4) P. O. No. 6820 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 82 Signs, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Thereby Adopting The Updated Chapter 82 Signs; Providing Certain Amendments Thereto; Repealing All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith; Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), As Provided In Section 18-43 Of The Code Or As Otherwise Imposed By State Law; And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date Immediately After Publication Motion: KF Second: CM Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 20-08 IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code [Formerly Article 6252-17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement: "A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code": Section 551.071 — Litigation And/Or Legal Advice Section 551.072 — Land Section 551.073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551.074 — Personnel Section 551.076 — Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives 8 A AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2020 IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/Or Pending Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur (2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property On The Certain Of Land Situated In The Thomas F. McKinney League, Abstract No. 41, Jefferson County, Texas, More Particularly Described As Tract No. ML-TX-JE-057.000 (3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located At 630/636 Savannah Avenue And 1200 Rev. Ransom Howard Street (4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located In The City's Downtown (5) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located In The City's Industrial District/ETJ (6) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Value Of Real Property Located At Carver Terrance Park, Civic Park, Felix & Milton Barker Park, Hughen Park, Immigrant Park, And Montgomery Park (7) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects: Abatix, Corp. (8) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Development Incentives In The City's Industrial District/ETJ (9) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Manager 9 AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2020 IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED (10) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Secretary X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING *************************************************** NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30 AM On February 5, 2020. During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters, All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law *************************************************** io