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Home My WebLink AboutPOST 07-13-2021 AGENDA REPORTPOST AGENDA REPORT City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur July 13, 2021 5:30 PM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie _____ Mayor Pro Tem 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 Speakers (1) Tammy Kotzur, Executive Director Of The Port Arthur Convention And Visitors Bureau Regarding The Texas Parks And Wildlife For The Designation Of “Bird City” Presentations (1) A Presentation By Karen Kennard Regarding Legislative Update C. Employee Recognition (1) Recognition Of The Lift Station Maintenance Team, Wastewater Conveyance Division Of The Utility Operations Department AGENDA July 13, 2021 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS (2) Recognition Of Solid Waste Employees, Trash Division Of The Department Of Public Works D. Correspondence – None E. Discussion (1) A Discussion Regarding The Agenda Posting Process (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; (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 AGENDA July 13, 2021 V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) – CONTINUED (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 – NONE 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. Motion: CJ Second: DF Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: KM ADOPTED A. Travel/Expense Request – None (A1) Mayor Thurman Bartie: Legislative Wrap – Up Austin, Texas June 20 – 22, 2021 $797.30 (A2) Mayor Pro Tem Donald Frank: Legislative Wrap – Up Austin, Texas June 20 – 22, 2021 $812.40 AGENDA July 13, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED (A3) Councilmember Cal Jones: Legislative Wrap – Up Austin, Texas June 20 – 21, 2021 $649.95 (A4) Councilmember Ingrid Holmes: Legislative Wrap – Up (Reimbursement For Registration) Austin, Texas June 20 – 21, 2021 $175.00 (A5) Mayor Thurman Bartie: National League Of Cities Summer Virtual Event Series (Reimbursement) July 8 – 9, 2021 $40.00 B. Minutes June 14, 2021 Regular Meeting June 22, 2021 Regular Meeting C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 21847 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A 5-Year Master Grant Agreement (MGA) With The Texas Department Of Transportation (TXDOT) For Management And Administration Of Port Arthur Transit’s State And Federal Funds Resolution No. 21-275 (2) P.R. No. 22011 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A State Plan Of Operation Agreement Between The Defense Logistics Agency And The Port Arthur Police Department For Receiving Excess Equipment To Assist With Counter-Drug/Counter Terrorism, Disaster Related Emergency Preparedness Or Border Security Activities Resolution No. 21-276 AGENDA July 13, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED (3) P.R. No. 22021 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Inter-Local Agreement Between Jefferson County, The City Of Beaumont And The City Of Port Arthur For The 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) And Receive Funding In The Amount Of $28,730.00, No Cash Match Requirement Resolution No. 21-277 (4) P.R. No. 22022 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Memoranda Of Understanding (MOU) Between The Texas Department Of Public Safety And The Port Arthur Police Department Regarding State Vehicle Weight Enforcement Inspections And Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Authority Resolution No. 21-278 (5) P.R. No. 22024 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Amendment No. 3 To The Software As A Service Agreement With Tyler Technologies To Add The Virtual Court And Case Management Modules For The Incode Court System For An Additional Annual Amount Of $8,640.00. Funds Available In Capital Improvement Project No. IT1006-OTH-EQU Account 307-09-023-8522-00-10-000 Resolution No. 21-279 (6) P.R. No. 22025 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And KaBoom! To Establish A Public-Private Partnership For Collaboration On Community Playspace Projects Resolution No. 21-280 AGENDA July 13, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED (7) P.R. No. 22026 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Contract With Triangle Rotating Equipment Specialist Of Orange, Texas For Phase 2, In The Amount Of $10,650.00 For Deletion Of Repair Services And Addition Of A New Pump Golf Course Pump Station For A New Contract Total Of $684,847.74 Funding In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147-07-015-8515-00-40-000, Project No. DS2617 Resolution No. 21-281 (8) P.R. No. 22027 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP Of Austin, Texas For Redistricting Services, In An Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00, Account No. 001-05-013-5420-00-10-000; And Account No. 001-03-007-5420-10-000 Resolution No. 21-282 (9) P.R. No. 22028 – A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Designating The Officer Or Employee Responsible For Complying With Section 26.04 Of The Texas Tax Code Resolution No. 21-283 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions – Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 21941 – A Resolution Supporting An Application With The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department For The City Of Port Arthur To Be Designated As A “Bird City” Motion: CJ Second: TK Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: KM ADOPTED Resolution No. 21-274 AGENDA July 13, 2021 IX. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT – CONTINUED (2) P.R. No. 22019 – A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Public Library To Change Its Operating Hours Motion: DF Second: CM Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: KM ADOPTED Resolution No. 21-284 (3) P.R. No. 22030 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of The Fire Chief/Department Head For The City Of Port Arthur Motion: CM Second: DF Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: KM ADOPTED Resolution No. 21-285 (4) P.R. No. 22034 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development To Replace The Air Conditioning Evaporator Coil And High And Low Pressure Sensors At 501 Procter Street By Nance Commercial & Industrial HVAC&R Services Of Beaumont, Texas For An Amount Not To Exceed $23,940.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5312-00-00-000 Motion: TK Second: IH Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: KM ADOPTED Resolution No. 21-286 B. Ordinances – Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 6975 – An Ordinance Adding Section 18-44 To Chapter 18 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Economic Incentives For New Commercial Entities Providing For An Effective Date And For Publication Motion: IH Second: CJ Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: KM ADOPTED Ordinance No. 21-51 AGENDA July 13, 2021 IX. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT – CONTINUED (2) P.O. No. 6976 – An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code Motion: TK Second: CM Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: KM ADOPTED Ordinance No. 21-52 (3) P.O. No. 6977 – An Ordinance Adding Section 106-225 To Chapter 106 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Traffic And As To Prohibit Parking On Portions Of Seventh (7th) Street, Providing For An Effective Date And For Publication (Requested By Councilmember Jones) Motion: CJ Second: TK Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: KM TABLED (4) P.O. No. 6979 – An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Register/Transmitter Units Motion: CM Second: DF\ Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: KM ADOPTED Ordinance No. 21-53 (5) P.O. No. 6980 – An Ordinance Amending Article II (Personnel Policy) By Adding Section 78-272 – Education Program For The Mayor And City Councilmembers (Requested By Mayor Bartie) Motion: TK Second: CJ Voting Yes: 2 (TB & DF) Voting No: 4 (IH, CJ, TK & CM) W/O: KM FAILED AGENDA July 13, 2021 X. 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 July 14, 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 ***************************************************