HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/2018 - REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30 P.M. (I/S 7 O/S) NOTICE
otice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 551
of the Government Code that a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of The City of
Port Arthur, Texas will be held on
Tuesday, October 8, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 Fourth
Street, Port Arthur, Texas To Consider the following
Agenda.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the October 8, 2018
Meeting Agenda was posted this � day of
, 2018 in the City Hall Building Lobby
(inside/outside), Port Arthur, Texas at 30 p.m.
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda was
removed by me from the City Hall bulletin board
(inside�utside) on the day of OCT 19 701;
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Azt-' . Lir Title:
DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR HARVEY ROBINSON
THOMAS J.KINLAW III,MAYOR PRO TEM City Of INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. — CITY SECRETARY
CAL J.JONES OTt Tthur
HAROLD DOUCET,SR. Texas VAL TIZENO
CHARLOTTE MOSES CITY ATTORNEY
KAPRINA FRANK
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
October 8, 2018
5:30 p.m.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of
Port Arthur will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons
attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should
be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's Office, at (409) 983-8115.
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City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
October 8, 2018
5:30 P.M.
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Freeman
Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Jones
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
Interim City Manager Robinson
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Pastor Ron Hammond, Joe Moreno and Beth Moreno Regarding
The Felix Barker Community Center
(2) Scarlet Talley Regarding Rebuilding Our Neighborhoods
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Status Of Pipebursting Operation
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion — None
AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
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. Expense Reports — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
B. Minutes
September 25, 2018 Regular Meeting
October 2, 2018 Special Meeting
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20486 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept A Section 5339(C) Grant From The Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Awarded To Port Arthur Transit (PAT) For The
Purchase Of Zero-Emission Transit Buses As Well As The
Acquisition, Construction, And Leasing Of Required Supporting
Facilities
(2) P.R. No. 20487 — A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A Public
Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not Public Convenience And
Necessity Require The Operation Of Proposed Wrecker Business,
I.E., ABS Towing And Recovery
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 20488 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Mobile Video Surveillance Camera Systems And Reporting
Module With A Five (5) Year Warranty, And A Service Contract
Form Angeltrax Of Dothan, Alabama, For The Port Arthur Transit's
New Fixed Route And Paratransit Vehicles In The Amount Of
$93,000.00. Funding Is Available In Account 401-1509-561.92-00
(4) P.R. No. 20489 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One (1)
Ford F-250 Truck From Silsbee Ford, Of Silsbee, Texas, Through
Goodbuy, Purchasing Cooperative, For The Water Utilities
Department For Use Of The Pipebursting Crew And Wastewater
Operations Division, In The Total Amount Of $28,940.25; Funds
Are Available In The Water Utilities Account No. 625-1801-532.93-
05, Industry
(5) P.R. No. 20490 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Emergency Authorization For The Purchase Of A Comminutor
(Sludge Grinder) From Vision Equipment, Of Fair Oaks Ranch,
Texas, Due To Vital Emergency Replacement To Keep The Main
Wastewater Plant Operative And In Compliance With TCEQ
Mandates, With The Cost In The Amount Of $30,500.00; Funding
Is Available In The Water Utilities Department Account No. 410-
1256-532.42-00, Wastewater Treatment/Equipment Maintenance
(6) P.R. No. 20496 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Technology Equipment For The Library CDW-G Of
Chicago, Illinois, Through The National Intergovernmental
Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No.
R160201, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of
$61,865.24. Funds Are Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No.
147-2300-901.92-00, Project No. 082617
AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 20497 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Seven
Zebra Electronic Ticket Writers And 16 Zebra Printers With
Accessories From Tyler Technologies For A Total Of $26,469.00
Through Sourcewell (Formerly NJPA National Joint Powers Alliance)
Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #110515-TTI; Funds Are
Available Through The 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (Jag) Funds, Account No. 107-1118-521.25-00,
Project No. 17222 And Account 001-1101-521.25-00
(8) P.R. No. 20498 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur
Convention And Tourist Association Which Manages And Operates
A Convention/Visitors Bureau In Order To Provide Funding Of The
2018-2019 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $660,000.00, Account No.
140-1405-551.59-00 M97912
(9) P.R. No. 20499 — A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Texas Arts Council (SETAC) For
The Purpose Of Funding SETAC For The 2018-2019 Fiscal Year In
The Amount Of $33,750.00, Account No. 140-1405-551.59-00,
M97901
(10) P.R. No. 20500 — A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Historical Society For The
Purpose Of Funding The Museum Of The Gulf Coast For The 2018-
2019 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $246,336.00, Account No. 140-
1405-551.54-00, M97904
(11) P.R. No. 20501 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement To Share Operating Expenses Of Rose Hill Between The
City Of Port Arthur And The Federated Women's Club Of Port
Arthur For The 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, In The Amount Of
$85,000.00, Account Nos. 140-1405-551.59-00, M97908 And 001-
1402-551.14-00
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(12) P.R. No. 20508 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third And Final Year
(Second Renewal) Of The Contract With Diamond Shine Building
Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Janitorial Services For The Police
Department, Fire Department, And Municipal Court Buildings With
An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $66,684.00; Funding
Available In Police Department Building Maintenance Account No.
001-1101-521.32-00
(13) P.R. No. 20509 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment To
Computer Information Systems, (CIS) Inc., Of Skokie, Illinois For
The Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance Of The Police
And Fire Department Computer Aided Dispatch, Record
Management System And MCS/AVL Server, In The Amount Of
$42,700.45; Funding Available In 001-1101-521.72-00
(14) P.R. No. 20518 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Jefferson County, Texas, For Assisting With The Repairing Of Roads
Within The Corporate Limits Of Port Arthur
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20495 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Industrial District Agreement With The Premcor
Refining Group, Inc., Exclusively For The Expansion Of Its Existing
Facility For The Construction Of A New Coker/Sulfur Unit Project
(2) P.R. No. 20519 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Beautification Commission
(Requested By Councilmember Frank)
AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6713 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article IV -
Gas Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
And Related References, And Life Safety Codes; 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
(2) P.O. No. 6714 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article V -
Plumbing Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Plumbing Code
(IPC) And Related References, And Life Safety Codes; 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
(3) P.O. No. 6715 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article VII -
Existing Building Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Existing
Building Code (IEBC) And Related References, And Life Safety
Codes; 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
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(4) P.O. No. 6716 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article VI -
Mechanical Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Mechanical Code
(IMC) And Related References, And Life Safety Codes; 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
(5) P.O. No. 6717 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article VIII -
Housing Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Property
Maintenance Code (IPMC) And Related References, And Life Safety
Codes; 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
(6) P.O. No. 6718 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article XIII -
Residential Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Residential Code
(IRC) And Related References, And Life Safety Codes; 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
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(7) P.O. No. 6719 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article X -
Fences And Walls Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Thereby Amending Sec. 18-456; 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
(8) P.O. No. 6733 — An Ordinance Amending Article II (Personnel
Policy), Division 8 (Employee Benefits), Section 78-269 (Travel
Expenses) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
As It Pertains To Travel Expenses For Councilmembers (Requested
By Councilmembers Doucet, Frank And Kinlaw)
IX. 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 October 9, 2018.
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.
S. 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, easing 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.
S. 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.
NOTICE
otice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 551
of the Government Code that a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of The City of
Port Arthur, Texas will be held on
Tuesday, October 8, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 Fourth
Street, Port Arthur, Texas To Consider the following
Agenda.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the October 8, 2018
Meeting Agenda was posted this day of
2018 in the City Hall Building Lobby
(inside/outside), Port Arthur, Texas at c5 ; 30 p.m.
C5;
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda was
removed by Me from the City Hall bulkfi# 9 %Wrd
(inside outside) on the day of OCT 19 MIR ,
2018.
Title: ��
DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR 1p gy HARVEY ROBINSON
THOMAS J. KINLAW III,MAYOR PRO TEN] City of city INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. .y— CITY SECRETARI
CAL J.JONES n i t r t h u r
HAROLD DOUCET,SR. VAL TIZENO
CHARLOTTE MOSES Texas CITY ATTORNEY
KAPRINA FRANK
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
October 8, 2018
5:30 p.m.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of
Port Arthur will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons
attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should
be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's Office, at (409) 983-8115.
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City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
October 8, 2018
5:30 P.M.
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Freeman
Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Jones
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
Interim City Manager Robinson
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Pastor Ron Hammond, Joe Moreno and Beth Moreno Regarding
The Felix Barker Community Center
(2) Scarlet Talley Regarding Rebuilding Our Neighborhoods
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Status Of Pipebursting Operation
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion — None
AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
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. Expense Reports — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
B. Minutes
September 25, 2018 Regular Meeting
October 2, 2018 Special Meeting
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20486 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept A Section 5339(C) Grant From The Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Awarded To Port Arthur Transit (PAT) For The
Purchase Of Zero-Emission Transit Buses As Well As The
Acquisition, Construction, And Leasing Of Required Supporting
Facilities
(2) P.R. No. 20487 — A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A Public
Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not Public Convenience And
Necessity Require The Operation Of Proposed Wrecker Business,
I.E., ABS Towing And Recovery
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 20488 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Mobile Video Surveillance Camera Systems And Reporting
Module With A Five (5) Year Warranty, And A Service Contract
Form Angeltrax Of Dothan, Alabama, For The Port Arthur Transit's
New Fixed Route And Paratransit Vehicles In The Amount Of
$93,000.00. Funding Is Available In Account 401-1509-561.92-00
(4) P.R. No. 20489 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One (1)
Ford F-250 Truck From Silsbee Ford, Of Silsbee, Texas, Through
Goodbuy, Purchasing Cooperative, For The Water Utilities
Department For Use Of The Pipebursting Crew And Wastewater
Operations Division, In The Total Amount Of $28,940.25; Funds
Are Available In The Water Utilities Account No. 625-1801-532.93-
05, Industry
(5) P.R. No. 20490 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Emergency Authorization For The Purchase Of A Comminutor
(Sludge Grinder) From Vision Equipment, Of Fair Oaks Ranch,
Texas, Due To Vital Emergency Replacement To Keep The Main
Wastewater Plant Operative And In Compliance With TCEQ
Mandates, With The Cost In The Amount Of $30,500.00; Funding
Is Available In The Water Utilities Department Account No. 410-
1256-532.42-00, Wastewater Treatment/Equipment Maintenance
(6) P.R. No. 20496 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Technology Equipment For The Library CDW-G Of
Chicago, Illinois, Through The National Intergovernmental
Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No.
R160201, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of
$61,865.24. Funds Are Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No.
147-2300-901.92-00, Project No. 082617
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 20497 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Seven
Zebra Electronic Ticket Writers And 16 Zebra Printers With
Accessories From Tyler Technologies For A Total Of $26,469.00
Through Sourcewell (Formerly NJPA National Joint Powers Alliance)
Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #110515-TTI; Funds Are
Available Through The 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (Jag) Funds, Account No. 107-1118-521.25-00,
Project No. 17222 And Account 001-1101-521.25-00
(8) P.R. No. 20498 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur
Convention And Tourist Association Which Manages And Operates
A Convention/Visitors Bureau In Order To Provide Funding Of The
2018-2019 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $660,000.00, Account No.
140-1405-551.59-00 M97912
(9) P.R. No. 20499 — A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Texas Arts Council (SETAC) For
The Purpose Of Funding SETAC For The 2018-2019 Fiscal Year In
The Amount Of $33,750.00, Account No. 140-1405-551.59-00,
M97901
(10) P.R. No. 20500 — A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Historical Society For The
Purpose Of Funding The Museum Of The Gulf Coast For The 2018-
2019 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $246,336.00, Account No. 140-
1405-551.54-00, M97904
(11) P.R. No. 20501 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement To Share Operating Expenses Of Rose Hill Between The
City Of Port Arthur And The Federated Women's Club Of Port
Arthur For The 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, In The Amount Of
$85,000.00, Account Nos. 140-1405-551.59-00, M97908 And 001-
1402-551.14-00
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(12) P.R. No. 20508 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third And Final Year
(Second Renewal) Of The Contract With Diamond Shine Building
Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Janitorial Services For The Police
Department, Fire Department, And Municipal Court Buildings With
An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $66,684.00; Funding
Available In Police Department Building Maintenance Account No.
001-1101-521.32-00
(13) P.R. No. 20509 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment To
Computer Information Systems, (CIS) Inc., Of Skokie, Illinois For
The Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance Of The Police
And Fire Department Computer Aided Dispatch, Record
Management System And MCS/AVL Server, In The Amount Of
$42,700.45; Funding Available In 001-1101-521.72-00
(14) P.R. No. 20518 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Jefferson County, Texas, For Assisting With The Repairing Of Roads
Within The Corporate Limits Of Port Arthur
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20495 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Industrial District Agreement With The Premcor
Refining Group, Inc., Exclusively For The Expansion Of Its Existing
Facility For The Construction Of A New Coker/Sulfur Unit Project
(2) P.R. No. 20519 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Beautification Commission
(Requested By Councilmember Frank)
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6713 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article IV -
Gas Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
And Related References, And Life Safety Codes; 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
(2) P.O. No. 6714 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article V -
Plumbing Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Plumbing Code
(IPC) And Related References, And Life Safety Codes; 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
(3) P.O. No. 6715 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article VII -
Existing Building Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Existing
Building Code (IEBC) And Related References, And Life Safety
Codes; 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
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(4) P.O. No. 6716 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article VI -
Mechanical Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Mechanical Code
(IMC) And Related References, And Life Safety Codes; 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
(5) P.O. No. 6717 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article VIII -
Housing Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Property
Maintenance Code (IPMC) And Related References, And Life Safety
Codes; 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
(6) P.O. No. 6718 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article XIII -
Residential Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Thereby Adopting The 2015 International Residential Code
(IRC) And Related References, And Life Safety Codes; 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
AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(7) P.O. No. 6719 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article X -
Fences And Walls Code, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Thereby Amending Sec. 18-456; 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
(8) P.O. No. 6733 — An Ordinance Amending Article II (Personnel
Policy), Division 8 (Employee Benefits), Section 78-269 (Travel
Expenses) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
As It Pertains To Travel Expenses For Councilmembers (Requested
By Councilmembers Doucet, Frank And Kinlaw)
IX. 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 October 9, 2018.
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.
S. 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.