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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 3, 2021 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 5:30 P.M. THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RON BURTON DONALD FRANK,SR.,MAYOR PRO TEM City Of CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC INGRID HOLMES i� CITY SECRETARY CAL J.JONES urt rthur THOMAS J. KINLAW III VAL TIZENO KENNETH MARKS h I t}s CITY ATTORNEY CHARLOTTE MOSES AG E N DA City Council Regular Meeting August 3, 2021 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. City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur August 3, 2021 5:30 PM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie Mayor Pro Tern Frank Councilmember Holmes Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Marks Councilmember Moses City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Police Chief Duriso Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Greg Richard Regarding Grass Cutting Code Violations (2) James Reed, Founder Of Chosen Generation Evangelistic Ministries, Inc. Regarding Praise And Worship Entertainment Event B. Presentations (1) A Status Update Regarding The Motiva Downtown Project (Requested By Councilmember Marks) (2) A Status Update by Joe Seago, Jr., PE, Area Engineer, TXDOT- Beaumont Texas Regarding The Gulfway Drive (SH 87) Construction And US Highway 96 At SH 73 Intersection Design N' AGENDA August 3, 2021 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED (3) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The City Of Port Arthur Health Department Relocation Status (Requested By Councilmember Marks) (4) A Presentation By Hani Tohme Regarding The City Of Port Arthur Landfill C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None E. Discussion (1) A Discussion Regarding Parks And Esplanade Maintenance — Schedule (Requested By Councilmember Holmes) (2) A Discussion Regarding Traffic Concerns On 7th Street Between 9th Avenue And Woodworth Boulevard (Requested By Councilmember Holmes) (3) A Discussion Regarding Seawall Operations (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Frank) IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. — NONE V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Pursuant To 551.0415 Of The Texas Government Code, The Mayor And Council May Make Announcements Regarding Items Of Community Interest, Which Include The Following: (1) Expressions Of Thanks, Congratulations, Or Condolence; (2) Information Regarding Holiday Schedules; 4 2 AGENDA August 3, 2021 V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) — CONTINUED (3) An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition Of A Public Official, Public Employee, Or Other Citizen, Except That A Discussion Regarding A Change In The Status Of A Person's Public Office Or Public Employment Is Not An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition For Purposes Of This Subdivision; (4) A Reminder About An Upcoming Event Organized Or Sponsored By The Governing Body; (5) Information Regarding A Social, Ceremonial, Or Community Event Organized Or Sponsored By An Entity Other Than The Governing Body That Was Attended Or Is Scheduled To Be Attended By A Member Of The Governing Body Or An Official Or Employee Of The Political Subdivision; And (6) Announcements Involving An Imminent Threat To The Public Health And Safety Of People In The Political Subdivision That Has Arisen After The Posting Of The Agenda **Possible Action May Not Be Discussed In Conjunction With The Information Provided In The Report VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P.R. No. 22036 — A Resolution Nominating A Member And/Or Members To The Board Of Directors Of The Orange County Appraisal District For The 2022 — 2023 Term AGENDA August 3, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. A. Travel/Expense Request (Al) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: Legislative Wrap — Up Austin, Texas June 20 — 21, 2021 $704.19 B. Minutes July 13, 2021 Special Executive Meeting July 13, 2021 Regular Meeting July 20, 2021 Regular Meeting July 21, 2021 Special Meeting July 22, 2021 City Council & EDC Joint Special Meeting C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 22014 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Soutex, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas For Engineering And Design Services For The Expansion Of Port Arthur Transit's (PAT) Fuel Station Storage Building Located At 325 Dallas Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Not To Exceed $28,500.00. Funding Is Available In Account 401-70-530-8512-00- 60-000, Project TR1417 CAP BUI 4 AGENDA August 3, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (2) P.R. No. 22016 — A Resolution Authorizing The Repair And Replacement Of The Roof Of Port Arthur Fire Department Fire Station 6 By SETEX Facilities & Maintenance L.L.C. Of Beaumont, Texas With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $42,689.80; Funding Is Available In Account No. 156-07-015-5312-00-40-000. Project No: LAUR19- GRE-BUM (3) P.R. No. 22023 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The First Amendment To The Law Enforcement Agency Information Agreement Between The Port Arthur Police Department And LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions Inc. Of Alpharetta, Georgia, In The Not To Exceed Monthly Amount Of $1,315.00; Funds Available In Account No. 001-17-045-5450-00-30-000 (4) P.R. No. 22039 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Second Year (Final Renewal) Of The City Of Port Arthur Fire Department's Contract With Cat5 Resources Of Nederland, Texas For The Generator Maintenance And/Or Repairs To All Fire Station Locations In The City Of Port Arthur In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $25,000.00; Funding Is Available In The Fire Department's Building Maintenance Account No. 001-19-047-5312- 00-30-000 (5) P.R. No. 22040 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Agreement (Cost Reimbursement Agreement) With The Port Of Port Arthur For The Painting Of The Port's Logo On The Elevated Storage Tank Located On Terminal Road, With A Total Projected Reimbursable Cost Of $45,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 410-40-215-5315-00-00-000, Water System Maintenance (6) P.R. No. 22047 — A Resolution Terminating The Contract With JNB Services Of Beaumont, Texas For Groups E & F, For Ground Maintenance Of City Properties At The Water Utilities Department Facilities 5 AGENDA August 3, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (7) P.R. No. 22048—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With The LaBiche Architectural Group, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Development Of Professional Plans For Phase III Repairs To Rose Hill Manor And Submission To The Texas Historical Commission, As Well As Working With The Texas Historical Commission For Approval, In The Amount Of $34,000.00 Plus Reimbursables Not To Exceed $2,500.00. Funds Available In Laura15-GRE-BUM And DLTA15-GRE-BUM (8) P.R. No. 22049 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Mutual Aid Agreement With Participating Members Of The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) To Secure Aid In The Event Of Emergencies (9) P.R. No. 22054 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-267 As It Pertains To Decreasing The Fiscal Year 2021 Texas Department Of Transportation (TXDOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Grant Acceptance Amount From $32,215.76 To $15,558.43; With A 23.53% In-Kind Match Covered By The Existing Fringe Benefits And Administration Functions (10) P.R. No. 22055 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate A Contract For The Development Of A Master Drainage Plan And Policy With Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas. No Budgetary Impact (11) P.R. No. 22058 —A Resolution Terminating The Agreement With H&P Engineering & Construction, Inc. For Providing Professional Consulting Services For The Public Works/Water Utilities Department (12) P.R. No. 22059 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Partnership With Sparkling Ice For The Sparkling Ice's 2021 Cheers To You Town Beautification Program For The Basketball Court, Hoops, Goal Posts, Swings And Picnic Tables At Bryan Park AGENDA August 3, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (13) P.R. No. 22060 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Badges/City Wide Evening Of Praise & Worship Entertainment Area, Designating Chosen Generation Evangelistic Ministries, Inc. As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Thereof (14) P.R. No. 22063 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase 504 Garbage Cans From Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. Of Charlotte, North Carolina, Under HGAC Contract No. RC01-21, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $31,021.20. Funding Is Available In The Public Works Department Solid Waste Residential Garbage Division — Minor Equipment, Account No. 403-50-310-5240- 00-00-000 (15) P.R. No. 22065 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement With The Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD) For The Crossing Guard Program, Not To Exceed $50,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001-17-045- 5420-00-30-000 (16) P.R. No. 22066 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Sigma Engineers Of Beaumont, Texas In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $490,585.00 For Architectural And Design Services For The New Health Facility Located At 5860 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; Funding Available In Capital Project No. B00006-ENG VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 22042 — A Resolution Approving The Closing Of The Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between PA Development Group, LLC And The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation N. AGENDA August 3, 2021 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (2) P.R. No. 22044 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Incentive Contract And Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Deztex Industrial Services, LLC D/B/A Ramtex In An Amount Of $49,500.00; Funding Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625-5478-00-00- 000 (3) P.R. No. 22050 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Councilmember Jones) (4) P.R. No. 22053 —A Resolution As It Pertains To Support For The First Annual Holiday Downtown, In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000.00; Funds Available In Account No. MA8007-OTH-OCS 001- 01-005-5470-00-10-000 (Requested By Councilmember Charlotte Moses) (5) P.R. No. 22062 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas For Assistance With The American Rescue Plan Act Program/Grant Management Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $180,000.00 Funding Is Available From American Rescue Plan Account #169-07-015-5470-00-40-000 (6) P.R. No. 22064 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory Committee B. Ordinances — Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 6981 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021 By $1,050,000.00 For The General Fund And $1,000,000.00 For The Solid Waste Fund (2) P.O. No. 6985 —An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code 8 AGENDA August 3, 2021 IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING *************************************************** NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30 AM On August 4, 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 *************************************************** 9 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.