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Home My WebLink About(2) 08/03/2021 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — August 3, 2021 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern 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, August 3, 2021 at 5:49 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tern Donald Frank, Sr.; Councilmembers Ingrid Holmes, Cal Jones, Thomas Kinlaw, III, Kenneth Marks, Sr., and Charlotte Moses; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso. Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pro Tern Frank issued the following Proclamation: August 3, 2021 as "First Lieutenant Adam Earnest Simpson, Jr. Day" III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Greg Richard Regarding Grass Cutting Code Violations Greg Richard, 509 H.O. Mills, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above- mentioned topic. (2) James Reed, Founder Of Chosen Generation Evangelistic Ministries, Inc. Regarding Praise And Worship Entertainment Event James Reed appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (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 Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22060 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-298. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-298 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-298 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 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS B. Presentations (1) A Status Update Regarding The Motiva Downtown Project (Requested By Councilmember Marks) Motiva Community Affairs Representative Claire Jackson gave the above-mentioned presentation. (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 TXDOT Area Engineer Joe Seago, PE and Bryce Broussard gave the above-mentioned presentation. (3) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The City Of Port Arthur Health Department Relocation Status (Requested By Councilmember Marks) Assistant City Manager/Operations Pamela Langford gave the above-mentioned presentation. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (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 Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22066 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-299. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. Voting No: None. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 3, 2021 2 The caption of Resolution No. 21-299 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-299 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 (4) A Presentation By Hani Tohme Regarding The City Of Port Arthur Landfill Dr. Hani Tohme gave the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None E. Discussion (1) A Discussion Regarding Parks And Esplanade Maintenance — Schedule (Requested By Councilmember Holmes) Parks and Recreations Director Chandra Alpough appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. (2) A Discussion Regarding Traffic Concerns On 7th Street Between 9th Avenue And Woodworth Boulevard (Requested By Councilmember Holmes) Assistant City Manager/Operations Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. (3) A Discussion Regarding Seawall Operations (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Frank) Assistant City Manager/Operations Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — None V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST — None 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 Mayor Pro Tem Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Holmes that Proposed Resolution No. 22036 be adopted. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 3, 2021 3 Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22036 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. Voting No: None. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 22055: Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. Voting No: None. A. Travel/Expense Request (A1) 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 Proposed Resolution No. 22014 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-300. (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 Proposed Resolution No. 22016 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-301. (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 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 3, 2021 4 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 Proposed Resolution No. 22023 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-302. (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 CatS 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 Proposed Resolution No. 22039 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-303. (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 Proposed Resolution No. 22040 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-304. (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 Proposed Resolution No. 22047 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-305. (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 Proposed Resolution No. 22048 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-306. (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 Proposed Resolution No. 22049 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-307. (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 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 3, 2021 5 From $32,215.76 To $15,558.43; With A 23.53% In-Kind Match Covered By The Existing Fringe Benefits And Administration Functions Proposed Resolution No. 22054 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-308. (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 Proposed Resolution No. 22058 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-309. (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 Proposed Resolution No. 22059 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-310. (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 Proposed Resolution No. 22063 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-311. (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 Proposed Resolution No. 22065 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-312. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (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 Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Marks and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 22055 be adopted. Dr. Hani Tohme appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 3, 2021 6 Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 22055 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-313. The caption of Resolution No. 20-313 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-313 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 A. Resolutions (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 Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Holmes and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22042 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-314. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-314 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-314 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 (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 Mayor Pro Tem Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22044 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-315. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 3, 2021 7 Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-315 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-315 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) Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Marks that Proposed Resolution No. 22050 be adopted. Councilmember Jones nominated Beverly Raymond for appointment. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 22050 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-316. The caption of Resolution No. 21-316 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-316 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) Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22053 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-317. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 3, 2021 8 Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 21-317 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-317 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 Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 22062 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw and Moses. Voting No: Councilmember Marks. Proposed Resolution No. 22062 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-318. The caption of Resolution No. 21-318 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-318 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 Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 22064 be adopted. The following nominations were made for appointment/reappointment: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 3, 2021 9 Councilmember Holmes: Dr. Levy Barnes reappointment Glenda Chilo reappointment Councilmember Jones: Reverend Kalan Gardner reappointment JoAnn Jones reappointment Councilmember Kinlaw: Mike Mason reappointment Councilmember Marks: Langston Adams reappointment Reginald Trainer reappointment Councilmember Moses: Cindy Jackson appointment Deloris "Bobbie" Prince reappointment Mayor Pro Tem Frank: L. J. Robinson reappointment Jimmy Derouen reappointment Mayor Bartie: Melanie Ned reappointment Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 22064 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-319. The caption of Resolution No. 21-319 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-319 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY COMMITTEE A. Ordinances (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 Mayor Pro Tem Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried Proposed Ordinance No. 6981 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 21-56. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 21-56 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 21-56 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 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 3, 2021 10 (2) P.O. No. 6985 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Ordinance No. 6985 be adopted. Port Arthur Health Department Director Judith Smith appeared before the City Council to give a status update regarding COVID-19. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Kinlaw, Marks and Moses. Voting No: None. Proposed Ordinance No. 6985 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 21-57. The caption of Ordinance No. 21-57 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 21-57 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF DISASTER PURSUANT TO §418.108(B) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Marks, seconded by Councilmember Holmes and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 8:09 p.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 PRO TEM DONALD FRANK ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD August 3, 2021. APPROVED: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 3, 2021 11