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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 26, 2021 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM . 11 THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR Energy RON BURTON DONALD FRANK,SR.,MAYOR PRO TEM City of ' CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: '',I �J? SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC INGRID HOLMES CITY SECRETARY CAL J.JONES n r t r l h r[r THOMAS J.KINLAW III VAL TREND KENNETH MARKS �` "' CITY ATTORNEY DONALD FRANK,SR CHARLOTTE MOSES AG E N DA City Council Regular Meeting October 26, 2021 5 :30 P.M . The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting Scheduled At 5:30 P.M. CST On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 By Telephonic And Videoconference In Addition To Allowing In Person Attendance. A Quorum Of The City Council Will Be Physically Present In The City Council Chamber, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 Fourth Street Port Arthur, Texas. The Public May Participate In The Meeting In Person Or By Dialing One Of The Following Toll-Free Numbers And Entering The Meeting ID: 857-2935-7556 And Passcode: 690494 (877) 853-5247 US Toll Free (888) 788-0099 US Toll Free 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 October 26, 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) Melvin White Of Digital Workforce Academy, Inc. Regarding Resolution Request For EDA Grant Application For Economic Development/Training B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Deborah Tomov And Bonnie Spotts Regarding Family Services Of Southeast Texas (Requested By Councilmembers Kinlaw, Moses and Holmes) (2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Port Arthur Public Library Report (3) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The September Financial Report AGENDA October 26, 2021 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED (4) A Presentation Regarding An Update On Adams Park Development (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None E. Discussion (1) A Discussion Regarding Animal Control And Stray Dogs (Requested By Councilmember Jones) (2) A Detailed Report On Street Improvement Projects (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) 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; 4 2 AGENDA October 26, 2021 V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) — CONTINUED (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.O. No. 7001 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 86 (Solid Waste), Article IV (Fees, Charges And Billing Procedures), Section 86-112 (Residential Garbage) And Section 86-114 (Commercial Refuse) Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By Increasing The Service Rate Of The First Toter By $2.50 To $20.50 As It Pertains To Rates For Residential, Change The Rate Of The Additional Commercial Containers, Removing The Discounted Price For The Second, Third And Fourth Containers And Providing For Publication (2) P.O. No. 7003 — An Ordinance Approving A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Police Association. Proposed Funding: Police Department Budget Account No. 001-17-045-8911-00-30-000 AGENDA October 26, 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 Reports (Al) Mayor Thurman Bartle: Texas Municipal League 109th Annual Conference And Exhibition Houston, Texas October 6 — 8, 2021 $1,262.05 (A2) Mayor Pro Tem Donald Frank: Texas Municipal League 109th Annual Conference And Exhibition Houston, Texas October 6 — 8, 2021 $1,222.70 (A3) Councilmember Ingrid Holmes: Texas Municipal League 109th Annual Conference And Exhibition Houston, Texas October 6 — 8, 2021 $1,222.70 (A4) Councilmember Cal Jones: Texas Municipal League 109th Annual Conference And Exhibition Houston, Texas October 6 — 8, 2021 $1,044.56 4 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (A5) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: Texas Municipal League 109th Annual Conference And Exhibition Houston, Texas October 6 — 8, 2021 $1,289.82 (A6) Councilmember Kenneth Marks: Texas Municipal League 109th Annual Conference And Exhibition Houston, Texas October 6 — 8, 2021 $1,289.82 (A7) Councilmember Charlotte Moses: Texas Municipal League 109th Annual Conference And Exhibition Houston, Texas October 6 — 8, 2021 $1,036.44 (A8) City Manager Ronald Burton: Texas Municipal League 109th Annual Conference And Exhibition Houston, Texas October 5 — 8, 2021 $1,565.49 (A9) City Attorney Val Tizeno: Texas Municipal League 109th Annual Conference And Exhibition Houston, Texas October 5 — 8, 2021 $1,331.91 B. Minutes October 12, 2021 Regular Meeting 5 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 22176 — A Resolution Authorizing The Repair Of An Alfa Laval Centrifuge By Alfa Laval, Of Houston, Texas With A Projected Budgetary Impact In The Amount Of $32,600.00, Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410-40-225-5318-00-00-000, Equipment Maintenance (2) P.R. No. 22177 — A Resolution Authorizing The Repair Of A Screw Pump At The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant From RPM Services, Inc. Of Iowa Colony, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract No. 589-19 With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $37,905.00; Funding Is Available In Utilities Account No. 410-40-225-5318-00-00-000, Equipment Maintenance (3) P.R. No. 22181 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept And Execute The Proposal From Industrial And Commercial Mechanical Of Beaumont, Texas For The Replacement Of The Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (HVAC) Water Chiller At The Public Library Through Texas BuyBoard Contract No. 558-18, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $71,899.72. Funds Are Available In Library Account No. 001-27-071-5312-00-20-000 (4) P.R. No. 22183 — A Resolution Approving A Technical Assistance Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Texas, The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And National Development Council For The Period Of November 30, 2021 Through November 29, 2022 In An Amount Not To Exceed $72,000.00; Funds Available In EDC Account Number 120-80-625-5420-00-00-000; And Setting An Effective Date (5) P.R. No. 22184 — A Resolution Approving An Invoice From Sunbelt Rentals Of Houston, Texas For The Rental Of Seven Classic Portable A/C Dehumidifiers For 501 Procter Street By The Port Arthur Section • 4A Economic Development Corporation In The Amount Of $6,384.85; Funds Available In Account No. 120-80-625-5494-00-00- 000 6 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (6) P.R. No. 22185 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Janitorial Services Contract With Quest Maintenance Services, LLC For Areas C&D Of The Press Building Located At 549 4th Street In The Amount Of $1,565.00 Per Month. Funds Available In Account No. 120-80-625-5312-00-00-000 (7) P.R. No. 22186 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Inter-Governmental Agreement Between The United States Department Of Justice Federal Bureau Of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont, Texas And Port Arthur Police Department Port Arthur, Texas For Mutual Emergency Assistance (8) P.R. No. 22189 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With AHC Services Of Beaumont, Texas For Janitorial Services For The Development Services Building, Located At 300 4th Street, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $38,851.24 And Providing For Carpet Cleaning Services At Additional Cost; Funding Available In Planning Other Contractual Services Account No. 001-13-031-5470-00-10-000 (9) P.R. No. 22193 — A Resolution Requesting City Council To Authorize The Pre-Qualification Of Three (3) Engineering Firms; Steven Technical Services, Inc. Of Houston, Texas; Amani Engineering, Inc. Of Houston, Texas, And Kimley-Horn & Associates Of Houston, Texas, For The Purpose Of Providing Engineering Services For Survey And Signal Design (10) P.R. No. 22194 — A Resolution Approving Payment With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $45,000.00 For The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Annual Water System Fee For The City Of Port Arthur, Water Utilities Department, Water Purification Division Account No. 410-40-210-5471-00-00-000, Regulatory Services AGENDA October 26, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (11) P.R. No. 22195 — A Resolution Approving Payment With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $101,000.00 For The Three Texas Commission On Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Annual Wastewater System Fees For The City Of Port Arthur Water Utilities Department Account No. 410-40-225-5471-00-00-000, Regulatory Fees (12) P.R. No. 22196 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase One (1) Ford F-550 Regular Cab Bucket Truck For The Traffic Division From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas, Through The GoodBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program, Product Pricing No. 20 8F000, With A Total Budgetary Impact Amount Of $138,650.75. Funding Is Available From Account No. 625-21-000-8523-00-00-000 (13) P.R. No. 22202 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With Research, Applied Technology, Education, And Services (RATES), Inc. Of Edinburg, Texas, To Address Coastal Management Plan Goals. There Will Be No Funding Impact (14) P.R. No. 22203 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, Inc., In The Amount Of $65,150.00 And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For Asbestos/Lead Abatement And Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Commercial Properties (Group A) Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No. 001- 13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General Fund-Other Contractual Service) (15) P.R. No. 22204 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, Inc., In The Amount Of $54,100.00 And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Commercial Properties (Group B) With No Asbestos Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-13-035- 5470-00-10-000 (General Fund-Other Contractual Service) (16) P.R. No. 22205 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment To Computer Information Systems, Inc. Of Skokie, Illinois For The Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance Of The Police And Fire Department Computer Aided Dispatch, Record Management System And MCS/AVL Server, In The Amount Of $45,439.67; Funding Available In Account No. 001-17-045-5491-00-30-000 8 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (17) P.R. No. 22207—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter I o A Five-Year Premier Partner Program Agreement With Equature Of Southfield Michigan To Provide A NG9-1-1 Call Recording Solution •r The Police Department And Fire Department, With An Annual dgetary Impact Of $21,875.00 And A One-Time Installation Fee Of $2,500.00. Funding Available In The Information Technology Account No. 001-09-023-5241-00-10-000 (18) P.R. No. 22209 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Trailer unted Boom Lift From Associated Supply Company, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Parks And Recreation Department rough Texas BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 597- 19 In The Amount Of $34,337.50; Funding Available In Parks Account No. 625-25-000-8522-00-00-000 (19) P.R. No. 22210 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And Release, And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The Acceptance Of A 14 Inch Water Line Between 46th Street And 60th Street And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur (20) P.R. No. 22212 — A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Donation From The Williams Companies, Inc. For First Responder Support In The Amount Of $1,000.00 (21) P.R. No. 22217 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And C&C Manufacturing LLC Of Ottumwa, Iowa For The Emergency Rental Of A Compactor For The Landfill In The Projected Budgetary Amount Of $ 2,500.00; Funding Available In Landfill Equipment Rental Account 403-50-320-5402-00-00-000 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 22190 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing kl Member(s) To The Historical Landmark Commission 9 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (2) P.R. No. 22191 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing Member(s) To The Zoning Board Of Adjustment (3) P.R. No. 22192 —A Resolution Appointing Or Reappointing A Member To The Planning And Zoning Commission (4) P.R. No. 22211 — A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Donation From Cheniere Energy, Inc. In The Amount $50,000.00 For Improvements To Peoples Park (5) P.R. No. 22213 — A Resolution Casting Votes For The Board Of Directors Of The Jefferson Central Appraisal District For The Term Ending December 31, 2023 (6) P.R. No. 22214 — A Resolution For Non-Monetary Support Of Digital Workforce Academy, Inc.'s Application To The Economic Development Administration (Opportunity Number: EDA-2021- ARPAEAA) For $2.5 Million (7) P.R. No. 22215 — A Resolution Authorizing The Allocation Of Funds For The Engineering And Design Of Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Extension In The Projected Budgetary Amount Of $500,000.00. Funding For The Project Is Available In The FY 2022 Capital Improvement Budget, Account Number 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000 B. Ordinances — Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 7008 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 86 (Solid Waste), Article I (In General), Section 86-1 (Definitions), Article III (Refuse) By Adding Section 86-761 (Special Waste) And Section 86-79 (Who May Collect And Dispose Of Refuse/Security Deposits) By Adding Subsection (h) (Waste Type And Cost Per Unit Table) Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Providing For Publication (2) P.O. No. 7009 —An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code 10 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (3) P.O. No. 7010 — A Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Creating Planned Development District No. 41 (PD-41) On Approximately 2.5524-Acres Of Land Consisting Of Lot 7 (Tracts 2, 3 And 6), Block 2, Port Acres Addition, Lot 7, Block 2, And Lots 9 And 10, Block 3, Mari Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date Z21-07-Saint Christopher Council 3195 Building Corporation Planned Development District No. 41 (PD-41) 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 9:30 AM On October 27, 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 *************************************************** 11 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.