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Home My WebLink About03/02/2021 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — March 2, 2021 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Frank gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag. The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 9:34 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman "Bill" Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Charlotte Moses; Councilmembers Ingrid Holmes, Thomas Kinlaw, III, Kenneth Marks and Donald Frank; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso. Councilmember Cal Jones was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS — None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers — None B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Status Of The National Dislocated Worker (NDW) Grant Program Parks and Recreation Director Chandra Alpough appeared before the City Council to give the above-mentioned report. C. Employee Recognition D. Correspondence E. Discussion (1) Discussion Regarding An Update Of The City's Street Program This item was removed and rescheduled for the next regular meeting of the City Council. IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 9:00 AM — None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P.R. No. 21805 — A Resolution Authorizing A One Year Extension Of The Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Disaster Recovery Grant Management And Administration Services And Providing Additional Contract Funding Of $2.22 Million; Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Hurricane Harvey Account #147-2300-901.54- 00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Holmes and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21805 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-073. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-073 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-073 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT WITH ARDURRA GROUP, LLC FOR DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CONTRACT FUNDING OF $2.22 MILLION; FUND AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT FROM FEMA AND/OR OTHER SOURCES; TO BE PAID FROM HURRICANE HARVEY ACCOUNT #147-2300-901.54-00 (2) P.R. No. 21806 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With The Port Arthur Police Association (PAPA) Regarding Incentive For Newly Hired Police Officers The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Moses and seconded by Councilmember Marks that Proposed Resolution No. 21806 be adopted. Human Resources Director Trameka Alpough appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Police Chief Timothy Duriso appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 21806 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-074. The caption of Resolution No. 21-074 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-074 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE PORT ARTHUR POLICE ASSOCIATION (PAPA) REGARDING INCENTIVE FOR NEWLY HIRED POLICE OFFICERS (3) P.R. No. 21812 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Group Of Houston, Texas For Public Assistance Claims Support Related To The Coronavirus Relief Fund Through The Texas Division Of Emergency Management (TDEM Disaster City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — March 2, 2021 2 SPA2020) And In Response To The Covid-19 Pandemic Through The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA DR-4485-TX), In An Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00 Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Covid Disaster Fund Account No. 155-2300-901.59-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21812 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-075. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-075 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-075 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ARDURRA GROUP OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CLAIMS SUPPORT RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND THROUGH THE TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (TDEM DISASTER SPA2020) AND IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA DR-4485-TX), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 FUND AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT FROM FEMA AND/OR OTHER SOURCES; TO BE PAID FROM COVID DISASTER FUND ACCOUNT NO. 155-2300- 901.59-00 (4) P.R. No. 21813 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Group Houston, Texas For Hurricane Laura Public Assistance And 406/404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Support, In An Amount Not To Exceed $120,000.00 Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Laura Account No. 156-2300- 901.59-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Holmes and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21813 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-076. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-076 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — March 2, 2021 3 RESOLUTION NO. 21-076 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ARDURRA GROUP HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR HURRICANE LAURA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND 406/404 HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000.00 FUND AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT FROM FEMA AND/OR OTHER SOURCES; TO BE PAID FROM LAURA ACCOUNT NO. 156-2300-901.59-00 VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Moses and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 21791: Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Request — None B. Expense Reports — None C. Minutes November 24, 2020 Regular Meeting December 4, 2020 Special Executive Session Meeting D. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 21778 — A Resolution Accepting A Water Easement From Kansas City Southern Railway Company For The Purpose Of Installing, Maintaining, Operating And, In The Future, Replacing Public Utilities Water Line On A Portion Of Their Property For The Port Arthur Terminal Site Proposed Resolution No. 21778 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-077. (3) P.R. No. 21803 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract For The Design And Construction Management Of The Water Line Extension To The City Of Port Arthur Landfill With Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas In The Total Amount Of $168,895.00 From Account No. 410-1253-532.59-00, Water System Proposed Resolution No. 21803 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-078. (4) P.R. No. 21822 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21- 001 As It Pertains To The Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Purchase Of 1021 Reverend Dr. Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur, Texas By Extending The Deadline From March 5, 2021 To July 5, 2021 Proposed Resolution No. 21822 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-079. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — March 2, 2021 4 (5) P.R. No. 21827 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept Funding From The Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) In The Amount Of $507,000.00 For The Master Drainage Plan And Policy Guide Proposed Resolution No. 21877 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-080. (6) P.R. No. 21829 — 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 Proposed Resolution No. 21829 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-081. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (2) P.R. No. 21791 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into Lease Agreement With The City Of Port Arthur For 0.605 Acre Tract Of Land In Port Arthur, Jefferson County,Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Holmes and seconded by Councilmember Marks that Proposed Resolution No. 21791 be adopted. EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 21791 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-082. The caption of Resolution No. 21-082 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-082 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR 0.605 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 21737 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing Regular Board Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustment And Appeals (Requested By Councilmember Holmes) City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — March 2, 2021 5 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Holmes and seconded by Councilmember Marks that Proposed Resolution No. 21737 be adopted. The following people were nominated for appointment. Councilmember Marks - Lloyd Marie Johnson Councilmember Holmes - Lachelle Edwards Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 21737 was adopted, with the above-mentioned names included, becoming Resolution No. 21-083. The caption of Resolution No. 21-083 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-083 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING REGULAR BOARD MEMBERS TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLMES) (2) P.R. No. 21814 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas For Flood Infrastructure Funding Texas Senate Bill 7 Application And Project Management In An Amount Not To Exceed $75,000.00. Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From The Capital Improvement Account #307-1601- 591.84-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21814 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-084. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tenn Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-084 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-084 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ARDURRA OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING TEXAS SENATE BILL 7 APPLICATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00. FUND AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT FROM FEMA AND/OR City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — March 2, 2021 6 OTHER SOURCES; TO BE PAID FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT #307- 1601-591.84-00 (3) P.R. No. 21815 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas For FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Building Resilient Infrastructure And Communities Grant (BRIC Funding) In An Amount Not To Exceed $75,000.00. Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Water Utilities Capital Improvement Account #405-1625-532.83-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Moses, seconded by Councilmember Marks and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21815 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-085. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-085 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-085 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ARDURRA OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR FEMA (FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY) BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES GRANT (BRIC FUNDING) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00. FUND AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT FROM FEMA AND/OR OTHER SOURCES; TO BE PAID FROM WATER UTILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT #405-1625-532.83-00 (4) P.R. No. 21816 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Library Board The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Holmes and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 21816 be adopted. The Mayor nominated John Syers, Jr. for appointment. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — March 2, 2021 7 Proposed Resolution No. 21816 was adopted, with the above-mentioned name included, becoming Resolution No. 21-086. The caption of Resolution No. 21-086 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-086 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR LIBRARY BOARD (5) P.R. No. 21821 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Authorization Of Emergency Repairs To The Equipment Maintenance Facility (A.K.A. City Garage), 103 H.O. Mills, Port Arthur, Texas, By SETEX Facilities Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 581-19-2019, In The Amount Of $52,773.32; And Authorizing The Closeout And Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $2,638.66; Repairs Charged To Hurricane Delta Account 157-2300-901.32-00; Project No. DLTA13 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Holmes and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21821 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-087. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-087 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-807 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S AUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY (A.K.A. CITY GARAGE), 103 H.O. MILLS, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, BY SETEX FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS THROUGH BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT NO. 581-19-2019, IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,773.32; AND AUTHORIZING THE CLOSEOUT AND RELEASE OF RETAINAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,638.66; REPAIRS CHARGED TO HURRICANE DELTA ACCOUNT 157-2300-901.32-00; PROJECT NO. DLTA13 (6) P.R. No. 21828 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas In Response To The Disaster Impacts Of The February 2021 Winter Storm (DR-4586) In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000.00. Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From The February 2021 Winter Storm Account #158- 2300-901.54-00 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — March 2, 2021 8 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21828 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-088. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-088 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-088 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ARDURRA OF HOUSTON, TEXAS IN RESPONSE TO THE DISASTER IMPACTS OF THE FEBRUARY 2021 WINTER STORM (DR-4586) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00. FUND AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT FROM FEMA AND/OR OTHER SOURCES; TO BE PAID FROM THE FEBRUARY 2021 WINTER STORM ACCOUNT #158-2300- 901.54-00 A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6940 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6940 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 21-15. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 21-15 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 21-15 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF DISASTER PURSUANT TO §418.108(B) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City's Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — March 2, 2021 9 Connection With Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association (2) 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 (3) 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/ET) (4) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospect The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:42 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 11:54 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Kinlavv, Marks and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Holmes and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 11:57 a.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 THURMAN "BILL" BARTIE ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD March 2, 2021. APPROVED: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — March 2, 2021 10