HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 11, 2021 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 5:30 P.M. THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR � RON BURTON
CHARLOTTE MOSES,MAYOR PRO TEM City of CITY MANAGER
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COUNCIL MEMBERS: J SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
INGRID HOLMES CITY SECRET,4Rl
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THOMAS J.KINLAW III VAL TIZEZO
KENNETH MARKS c. c.c CITY ATTORNEY
DONALD FRANK,SR
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City Council
Regular Meeting
May 11, 2021
5:30 p.m.
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 May 11, 2021 [THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC ACCESS TO CITY HALL FOR
THE MEETING] By Telephonic And Videoconference In Order To Advance The Public
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City Council Meeting
City Of Port Arthur
May 11, 2021
5:30PM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bartie
Mayor Pro Tern Moses
Councilmember Holmes
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
(1) Rickie Sadberry Regarding The Port Arthur Jazz Festival
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Clark Condon Regarding The City Of Port Arthur's
Wayfinding & Monument Signage Program
(2) A Presentation By The Human Resources Department Regarding The
Monthly Personnel Report
C. Employee Recognition
(1) Staff Recognition By City Council
D. Correspondence — None
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III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
E. Discussion — None
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In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For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/Expense Request — None
B. Minutes
April 27, 2021 Regular Meeting
April 29, 2021 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 21714 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Texas Gang Intelligence Index (TXGANG) User Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Department Of
Public Safety (DPS) For The Utilization And Maintenance Of The
Texas Gang Intelligence Index (TXGANG)
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
(2) P.R. No. 21824 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order Nos. 1 Through 12 For The Contract Between
The City Of Port Arthur And G&G Enterprises Construction Corp For
The Port Arthur Transit's Terminal Renovation Project By Decreasing
The Contract Amount By $17,974.92 To A New Contract Amount Of
$510,275.08, And Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's
Certificate Of Substantial Completion, Engineer's Certificate Of
Approval, Contractor's Affidavit Of Payments Of Debts And Claims,
Final Payment Affidavit, Contractor's Certificate Of Warranty, And
The Contractor's Certificate And Release And Authorizing The City
Manager To Release The Retainage In The Amount Of $25,513.75;
Funds Available In Account 401-70-530-8512-00-60-000
(3) P.R. No. 21831 —A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase, Delivery,
And Installation Of Six Sets Of Mobile Column Lifts From Rotary
Lift, Inc. Of Madison, Indiana Through HGAC Purchasing
Program, Contract No. FL21-03, In An Amount Not To Exceed
$111,996.78; Funding Available In Capital Account No. 625-13-
35-8522-00-000
(4) P.R. No. 21896 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or
Equipment Malfunction
(5) P.R. No. 21898 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement For Community Service With
The Community Service Program Of Jefferson County Community
Supervision And Corrections Department
(6) P.R. No. 21899 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With Clark Condon Associates, Inc. Of
Houston, Texas, For The Landscape Architectural Design And
Construction Documentation Services For The Wayfinding And
Monument Signage Program For The City Of Port Arthur With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $238,800.00 Plus Reimbursables
Of $13,500.00 For A Total Contract Amount Of $252,300.00.
Funding Available In H07915-OTH-OCS
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
(7) P.R. No. 21900 — A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of A
Permit For Delman Circus Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article 3,
Division 2 Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances
(8) P.R. No. 21901 — A Resolution Authorizing The Replacement Of
Eleven (11) Ultrasonic Level Indicators With Peak Electrical Of
Port Neches, Texas At The Water Purification Plant In The Amount
Of $37,870.00; Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account No.
410-40-210-8522-00-00-000, Equipment
(9) P.R. No. 21916 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Approve The Purchase And Installation Of Avior Broadcasting And
Ease Streaming System From Swagit Productions, LLC Of Plano,
Texas For The Amount Of $49,990.00. Funding Budgeted In
Information Technology Equipment Account 001-09-023-8522-
00-10-000-
(10) P.R. No. 21921 — A Resolution Approving The Contract Amendment
Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State
Health Services Adding $30,578.00 With A 20% Cash City Match Of
$6,116.00 For A Combined Total Not To Exceed $36,694.00. This Is
Contingent On The $6,116.00 Being Budgeted In The City's General
Fund For FY 2022. The Contract Period Is From September 1, 2019
Through August 31, 2022 And Will Not Exceed $113,082.00
(11) P.R. No. 21925 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Renew Annual Microsoft Office 365 Services Through SHI
Government Solutions For The Total Amount Of $47,887.92.
Information Technology Account No. 001-09-023-5420-00-10-
000-
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
(12) P.R. No. 21927 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Professional Services Contract With Ergonomic
Transportation Solutions, Inc. (ETSI) Of Houston, Texas, For Traffic
Engineering Design Services For The Not To Exceed Amount Of
$83,854.38 And For Optional Additional Services For The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $16,770.88. Funding Is Available In The Capital
Improvement Account For The Mast Arm Program, Account No. 307-
21-049-8522-00-10-000, Project No. CE0002-ENG
(13) P.R. No. 21928 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For Approximately
0.1722-Acre Of Land, All Of Lot 6, Block 10, Range 5 (5424
Tremont Street) Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas
(14) P.R. No. 21929 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Light Commercial
For Approximately 2.754-Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lots 9 — 17,
Block 511, Model Addition No. 2 And A Portion Of An
Abandonment Railroad Right-Of-Way (Northwest Corner Of
Procter Street And Woodworth Boulevard), Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas
(15) P.R. No. 21930 — 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), Out Of And Part Of Lots 1, 2, 3 & 8, Block 14,
Range "L", And Part Of Lots 4 & 5, Block 14, Range "K", Port
Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas ..
(16) P.R. No. 21931 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Schaumberg & Polk, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Design
And Construction Management Services Of The Force Main
Improvements Project For The Highway 365 Lift Station, Phase 1,
With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $201,500.00. Funds Are
Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8514-00-00-000, Sewer
System
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
(17) P.R. No. 21932 — A Resolution Authorizing Emergency Repairs To
Bar Screen No. 1 At The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant For
The Utility Operations Department By Performance Services, Of
Orange, Texas, In The Estimated Budgetary Impact Amount Of
$75,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-40-225-
5318-00-00-000, Equipment Maintenance
(18) P.R. No. 21936 —A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Second
And Final Renewal) Of The Agreement With Witt O'Brien's Of
Houston, Texas For Debris Monitoring Services For The City Of
Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster In The Not
To Exceed Amount Of $2,000,000.00
(19) P.R. No. 21937 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Second
And Final Renewal) Of The Agreement With Crowder Gulf Of
Theodore, Alabama For Debris Removal And Emergency Services
For The City Of Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or
Disaster In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $13,000,000.00
(20) P.R. No. 21939 — A Resolution As It Pertains To The Waiver Of
Building Permit Fees Associated With The Reconstruction Of The
South Jefferson County Of Texas Hospitality Center Located At 3959
Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
(21) P.R. No. 21940 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Jefferson County Tourism Grant Improvements To
The Boardwalk On Pleasure Island In The Amount Of $50,000.00
(22) P.R. No. 21946 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Reject Bids Submitted For The Parking Lot Rehabilitation And
Expansion At The Corner Of 4th Street And Waco Avenue
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May 11, 2021
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 21788 — A Resolution Authorizing Ratification Of Change
Order No. 2, Increasing The Original Contract Amount By
$41,640.55 To A New Contract Amount Of $1,137,581.00 For The
Nashville Avenue Pavement Improvements Project Submitted By
Gulf Coast A CRH Company Of Beaumont, Texas. Funds Are
Available In The Capital Improvements Account No. 307-21-053-
8517-00-10-000. Project ST1P01
(2) P.R. No. 21789 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 3, Increasing The Original Contract
Amount By $3,976.05 To A New Contract Amount Of $1,141,557.96
For The Nashville Avenue Pavement Improvements Project,
Submitted By Gulf Coast A CRH Company Of Beaumont,
Texas. Funds Are Available In The Capital Improvements Account
No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000. Project ST1P01
(3) P.R. No. 21891 — A Resolution Documenting That Pursuant To The
Amendment Of Section 9 Of Article II Of The City Charter Approved
At The May 2, 1992 City Election In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Position 8 Councilmember Shall Serve As Mayor Pro Tem And Shall
Act As Mayor During The Absence Or Disability Of The Mayor And
Shall Serve As Mayor Pro Tern Until May 2022
(4) P.R. No. 21893 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21-070 As It
Pertains To The Terms Of The Lease Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Robogistics, LLC For Premises Located At 3451 57th
Street
(5) P.R. No. 21922 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Downtown Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone TIRZ #1 Board
(6) P.R. No. 21923 — A Resolution Appointing A Chairman Of The Board
Of Directors To The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
TIRZ #1 Board
AGENDA
May 11, 2021
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6956 —An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster
Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
(2) P.O. No. 6958—An Ordinance Canvassing The Returns And Declaring
The Results Of The Special Election, Held On May 1, 2021 Regarding
The Use Of The City Of Port Arthur Type A Economic Development
Corporation Sales And Use Tax Funds To Be Used For Enhancements
At Adams Park, Rose Hill Park, And The Recreation And Senior
Citizens Center Pursuant To 505.152 Of The Texas Local Government
Code
UNA ORDENANZA QUE CANVASA LAS DEVOLUCIONES Y DECLARA
LOS RESULTADOS DE LA ELECCION ESPECIAL, CELEBRADA EL 1 DE
MAYO DE 2021 CON RESPECTO AL USO DE LA CIUDAD DE PORT
ARTHUR TIPO A CORPORACION DE DESARROLLO ECONOMICO
VENTAS Y USO DE FONDOS DE IMPUESTOS QUE SE UTILIZARAN
PARA MEJORAS EN ADAMS PARK, ROSE HILL PARK, Y EL CENTRO
DE RECREACION Y CIUDADANOS MAYORES DE CONFORMIDAD
CON 505.152 DEL CODIGO DE GOBIERNO LOCAL DE TEXAS
(3) P.O. No. 6959 — An Ordinance Amending Article II (City Council),
Division 2. (Meetings), Adding Section 2-50 (In Person Meetings) Of
The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains
To Temporary COVID Protocols For In Person City Council Meetings
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 May 12, 2021.
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.