HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 24, 2020 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 5:30 PM THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR ` RON BURTON
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CHARLOTTE MOSES MAYOR PRO TEM City of CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: � SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. CITY SECRETARY"
CAL J.JONES n r l r t h u r
THOMAS J. KINLAW III VAL TREND
KENNETH MARKS l� i`r� CITY ATTORNEY
KAPRINA FRANK
AG E N DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
November 24, 2020
5 :30 PM
NOTICE OF MEETING BY TELEPHONIC & VIDEOCONFERENCE
In Accordance With Order Of The Office Of The Governor Issued March 16, 2020, The
City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting Scheduled At
5:30 P.M. On November 24, 2020 [THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC ACCESS TO CITY HALL
FOR THE MEETING] By Telephonic And Videoconference In Order To Advance The
Public Health Goal Of Limiting Face-To-Face Meetings (Also Called "Social Distancing")
To Slow The Spread Of The Coronavirus (COVID-19). Any Person May Participate And
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City Council Meeting 4
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
November 24, 2020
5:30 PM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bartie
Mayor Pro Tern Moses
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Jones
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Marks
Councilmember Frank
City Manager Burton
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Attorney Karen Kennard Of Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Regarding An Update For The Upcoming Texas Legislative Session
C. Employee Recognition
The City Of Port Arthur, Water Department Has Received The Water
Fluoridation Quality Award
D. Correspondence — None
AGENDA
November 24, 2020
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion With Staff Regarding Status Of Street Project On
Sunken Court And 8th Avenue (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
(2) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action On Establishing A Committee
To Review And Update City Ordinances Pertaining To Code
Enforcement (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Moses)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. — NONE
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE
VI. 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.
A. Travel Request — None
B. Expense Reports — None
C. Minutes — None
D. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 21505 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement For Construction Services Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Jet Aeration, LLC Of Vidor, Texas, For The Water
Utilities Department, For A One-Year Period, For Utilities Operations
Support In A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $75,000.00. Funding
Is Available In Utilities Account Number 410-1253-532.35-00, Water
System Maintenance
AGENDA
November 24, 2020
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(2) P.R. No. 21550 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contact With Diamond Shine Building Services Of Port
Arthur, Texas For Janitorial Services For City Hall And Annex With A
Six-Month Budgetary Impact Of $48,000.00; Funds Available In
Facility Maintenance/Other Contractual Services Account No. 001-
1206-531.59-00
(3) P.R. No. 21622 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement Ranging From November 2020 To August
2021, With SCS Engineers Of Bedford, Texas For Groundwater
Monitoring, Landfill Gas Monitoring, And Air Compliance Services At
The City Landfill For A Total Cost Of $76,250.00. Funds Are Available
In Public Works Department Landfill Division — Professional Services
Account Number, 403-1274-533.54-00
(4) P.R. No. 21652 — A Resolution Authorizing The Replacement Of A
Filter Control System With Champion Technology Services Of Port
Arthur, Texas Due To An Aging Control System At The Water
Purification Plant In The Amount Of$57,483.00; Funding Is Available
In Water Utilities Account No. 410-1252-532.92-00, Equipment
(5) P.R. No. 21653 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With United Rental (North America), Inc. DBA
Reliable Onsite Of Humble, Texas For The Rental Of Regular Toilets,
Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, ADA Accessible Toilets And Portable
Toilets With Hand Washing Station With A Projected Budgetary
Amount Of $60,000.00 Annually, For The Parks And Recreation
Department. Funding Available In Parks And Recreation Account
Number 001-1207-531.51-00
(6) P.R. No. 21656 — A Resolution Awarding Contract And Authorizing
The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Arceneaux, Wilson &
Cole, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas With A Projected Budgetary Impact
Of $104,655.00 For The Replacement Of El Vista Sewer Force Main;
Funding Is Available In Utilities Account No. 405-1621-532.83-00,
Sewer System
AGENDA
November 24, 2020
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 21657 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase The Library's Books, Audio Books, And Processing Services
For The These Items From Ingram Library Services, LLC Of Lavergne,
Tennessee Through The Texas SmartBuy Contract No. 715-M2.
These Purchases From Ingram Library Services, LLC Are Not To
Exceed $90,000.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 001-1403-
551.47-01
(8) P.R. No. 21660 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Second
And Final Renewal) Of The Contract With Diamond Shine Building
Service, For Janitorial Services For The Health Department In The
Not To Exceed Amount Of $68,475.00 Annually; Funds Budgeted In
The FY 21 Other Contractual Account No. 001-1301-541.59-00
(9) P.R. No. 21666 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2)
2021 Freightliner M2-106 TRA Dump Trucks From Houston
Freightliner Of Houston, Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No. HT06-20,
In The Amount Of $207,238.00. Funding Available In The Capital
Reserve Fund — Equipment Replacement — Public Works — Drainage,
Account No. 625-1801-531.92-04
(10) P.R. No. 21667 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2)
2021 Freightliner M2-106 TRA Dump Trucks From Houston
Freightliner Of Houston, Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No. HT06-20,
In The Amount Of $207,238.00. Funding Available In The Capital
Reserve Fund — Equipment Replacement — Public Works — Streets,
Account No. 625-1801-531.93-03
(11) P.R. No. 21668 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or
Equipment Malfunction
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(12) P.R. No. 21669 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Impact Plastics Of Elgin, IL For Materials
For City Dumpsters With A Projected Budgetary Impact Not To
Exceed $116,202.60 This Fiscal Year. Funding Is Available In The
Public Works — Solid Waste Commercial — Professional Services,
Account No. 403-1273-533.59-00
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AGENDA
November 24, 2020
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(13) P.R. No. 21671 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Amending Chapter 94, Article VII, Section 94-452(3) Of The
City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances
(14) P.R. No. 21672 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Industrial To Planned
Development District — 40 For Approximately 58.83-Acres Of Land
(Called 58.82), Part Of Lots 1, 2, 3 And 8, Block 14, Range "L" And
Part Of Lots 4 And 5, Block 14, Range"K", Port Arthur Land Company
Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
(15) P.R. No. 21673 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Single Family To Light
Commercial For Approximately 0.6457-Acre Of Land, Lots 1 And 2,
Block 22, Griffing Residential Park Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas
(16) P.R. No. 21674 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Light Commercial To
Agricultural For 8.948-Acres Of Land, Tract 6, Lot 12, Block 17, Port
Acres Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
(17) P.R. No. 21675 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Pay
Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. Of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota For
The Mobilization, Use, And Demobilization Of Emergency Generators
Used During The Hurricane Laura Shelter Operations In The Amount
Of $74,044.27; Funding Available In Account No. 156-2300-901.51-
00
(18) P.R. No. 21676 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Two (2) Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Trucks For The
Pleasure Island Department From Grapevine Dodge Chrylser Jeep In
Grapevine, Texas Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing
Contract No. 601-19, Product Pricing In The Amount Of $19,577.00
Each For A Total Amount Of $39,154.00; Funds Are Available In
Account No. 625-1801-533.93-02
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AGENDA
November 24, 2020
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(19) P.R. No. 21679 — Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 20-354 In Its
Entirety, Which Authorized The City Manager To Purchase 1000
Automated Carts From Toter Of Statesville, North Carolina, Through
U.S. Communities And National IPA, Now Known As Omnia Partners
Contract No. 171717
(20) P.R. No. 21680 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase 1008
Garbage Cans From Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc.
Of Charlotte, North Carolina, Under HGAC Contract No. RC01-18, In
The Amount Of $49,906.40. Funding Available In The Public Works
Department Solid Waste Residential Garbage Division — Minor
Equipment, Account No. 403-1274-533.25-00
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 21655 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Deed Of Trust, Special Warranty Deed With A Vendor's
Lien, And Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Christopher Smith For Participation In The City Of Port Arthur's
Owner Occupied Housing Assistance Rehabilitation And
Reconstruction Program
(2) P.R. No. 21670 — A Resolution Appointing Or Re-Appointing A
Member To The Planning And Zoning Commission
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6848 —An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Approximately
1.44 Acre Tract Or Parcel Of Land Situated In The Thomas F.
McKinney League, Abstract No. 41 Port Neches, Jefferson County,
Texas
(2) P.O. No. 6913 —An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster
Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
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AGENDA
November 24, 2020
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(3) P.O. No. 6914 — An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
("City") Denying The Distribution Cost Recovery Factor Rate Increase
Request Of Entergy Texas, Inc. Filed On October 22, 2020; Setting
Just And Reasonable Rates For Entergy Texas, Inc. For Service
Within The Municipal Limits; Finding That The Meeting Complies With
The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings
(4) P.O. No. 6915 — An Ordinance Approving A Collective Bargaining
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur
Police Association. Proposed Funding: Police Department Budget
Account No. 001-1101-522.11-00
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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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 November 25, 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
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RULES OF DECORUM - PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL & AUDIENCE MEMBERS
1. Recognition by Presiding Officer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
2. Speaking Procedure; Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step
up to the microphone provided for the use of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the records, state that subject he wishes to discuss,state whom he is representing if he represents an
organization or other person, and unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council,shall limit his
remarks to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member
thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the
Presiding Officer.
3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council; Any person making, expressly or
impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who
willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would
impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct
continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the
Council during that Meeting.
4. Addresses After Motion Made or Public Hearing Closed. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has
been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under
consideration without first securing permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council.
5. Campaign Speeches Prohibited. No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign
speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue
already ordered on a ballot for election.
6. Disorderly Conduct. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping,
stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct
disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting.
7. Limitations on Use of Supplemental Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and
motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings
and/or discomfort to the public.
8. Persons Having Complaints, Allegations, or Charges Against Individual City Employees. No person shall make
any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting
unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administrative channels.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
Warning.All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent.
Removal. If,after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer,a person persists in disturbing the meeting,such
Officer may order him to remove himself from the meeting. If he does not remove himself,the Presiding Officer may
order the Sergeant-at-arms to remove him.
Resisting Removal.Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-at-arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A,
Penal Code 42.05.
Motions To Enforce.Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division,and the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all
business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council.
Persons Requesting To Be Heard On Agenda Items(1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on
any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2)
Nonresidents. Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in
the matter being considered. The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before
placing the name on the Agenda.
Specific Agenda Items, After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and
before a vote is taken, the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council
on such item, who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three (3) minutes."Specific Agenda
Items"are defined as any item specified on the Notice of Meeting posted for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Law
and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.