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Home My WebLink AboutPOST 07-20-2021 AGENDA REPORTPOST AGENDA REPORT City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur July 20, 2021 9:30 AM 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 – None Presentations – None C. Employee Recognition (1) Recognition Of The Lift Station Maintenance Team, Wastewater Conveyance Division Of The Utility Operations Department D. Correspondence – None E. Discussion – None AGENDA July 20, 2021 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 10:00 A.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 (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 AGENDA July 20, 2021 VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) 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: 7 Voting No: 0 REOMOVED 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: TK Second: KM Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED A. Travel Request/Expense Report – None B. Minutes – None C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 22013 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The Solco Group, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas For Engineering And Design Services For Port Arthur Transit’s (PAT) Parking Lot Expansion Located At 320 Dallas Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Not To Exceed $131,284.00. Funding Is Available In Account 401-70-530-8512-00-60-000 Resolution No. 21-287 AGENDA July 20, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED (2) P.R. No. 22015 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject The Two (2) Proposals For A Construction Manager For Port Arthur Transit (PAT) Construction Projects Resolution No. 21-288 (3) P.R. No. 22029 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Schaumberg & Polk, Inc. For The Investigation, Engineering Design, And Demolition Management Of An Abandoned Water Distribution Line With A Not To Exceed Amount Of $97,000.00; Project Is Projected To Be Budgeted And Completed In The FY 2021 CIP Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Water Utility Systems Resolution No. 21-289 (4) P.R. No. 22031 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Terminate The Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Laura Kay Emmert, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Due To Her Retirement Resolution No. 21-290 (5) P.R. No. 22032 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Steven Moore, A Medical Laboratory Technologist, To Provide Contract Services For The City's Laboratory, Account Number 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000, Other Contractual Account. Funds In The Amount Of $30,000.00 Were Budgeted In The FY 2021 Budget And The Proposed FY 2022 Budget Resolution No. 21-291 AGENDA July 20, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED (6) P.R. No. 22033 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Proposal With Kraftsmans Commercial Playgrounds And Water Parks Of Spring, Texas For The Purchase And Installation Of A Steel Shelter Shade Structure At The Lakeview Project Area Located At 5200 7th Street, Through Texas BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 592-19, For The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $114,035.70; Funding Is Available In Account Number 307-25-067-8525-00-10-000 Project Number PR0003 Resolution No. 21-292 (7) P.R. No. 22035 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With The Construction Managers Of Southeast Texas Of Port Arthur, Texas Through Region VIII Educational Service Center - Interlocal Purchase System (TIPS) To Replace Interior Light Fixtures At Equipment Services Two (2) Maintenance Shops Located At Ho Mills, In An Amount Not To Exceed $35,271.00; Funds Available In Account 307-21-049-8512-00-10-000 Resolution No. 21-293 (8) P.R. No. 22038 – A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year, Final Renewal Of The Contract With Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Of Port Arthur And Houston, Texas, For Preventative Maintenance And Repair To Fire Department Fire Apparatus And Other Special Response Vehicles, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $325,000.00; Funding Is Available In Fire Department Motor Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 001-19-047-5319-00-30-000 Resolution No. 21-294 (9) P.R. No. 22041 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit An Application To The Land And Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program For Improvements And Enhancements To Rose Hill Park Resolution No. 21-295 AGENDA July 20, 2021 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT Resolutions – Non-Consent (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 Motion: DF Second: TK Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 TABLED (2) P.R. No. 22037 – A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ #1 Board Motion: KM Second: DF Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 21-296 (3) P.R. No. 22046 – A Resolution Authorizing The Waiver Of Building Permit Fees In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $11,484.00 Associated With Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Phase 2 Reconstruction Of The Press Building Located At 549 4th Street, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Motion: TK Second: KM Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 21-297 B. Ordinances – Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 6982 – An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code Motion: DF Second: IH Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 21-54 AGENDA July 20, 2021 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT – CONTINUED (2) P.O. No. 6983 – An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of City Owned Property Adjacent To 6255 Jade Avenue, Legally Described As Tract 4, Lot 8, Block 14 Port Acres Addition, And Execution Of A Special Warranty Deed Thereof Motion: IH Second: CJ Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 21-55 IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code [Formerly Article 6252-17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement: "A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code": Section 551.071 – Litigation And/Or Legal Advice Section 551.072 – Land Section 551.073 – Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551.074 – Personnel Section 551.076 – Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551.087 – Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meeting: (1) 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 AGENDA July 20, 2021 IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) – CONTINUED (2) Section 551.071 Government Code – Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City's Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With The International Association of Fire Fighter (IAFF) Local 397 (3) Section 551.087 Government Code – Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City's Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association (PAPA) (4) Section 551.071 Government Code – To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary and Municipal Court Judge (5) Section 551.087 Government Code – To Discuss Economic Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospect *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session 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 21, 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 ***************************************************