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Home My WebLink AboutPR 22190: APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING MEMBER(S) TO THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION City of or! rtlttt � 7t'.crt www.PortArthurTx.gov DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: October 19, 2021 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager From: Pamela D. Langford, Assistant City Manager— Operations/Director of Development Services M `J;,Q, RE: P.R. NO. 22190 — A resolution appointing/reappointing member(s) to the Historical Landmark Commission. Introduction: This agenda item intends to seek City Council's approval of P.R. NO. 22190 appointing or reappointing member(s) to the Historical Landmark Commission, pursuant to Article XI, Section 14-351(c), of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances. Each appointee shall serve for a term of two (2) years, with a new term expiration date of August 1, 2023. Background: On March 17, 2020, City Council approved Ordinance No. 20-26 amending Chapter 14, Article XI (Historical Landmark Commission), Sections 14-351 and 14-353, to comply with the Texas Certified Local Government (CLG) program guidelines. The CLG program requires that at least sixty percent (60%) of the commission membership shall be drawn from the preservation-related profession defined by the National Park Service. To keep in compliance with CLG program requirements, the ordinance was amended to include additional functions of the commission, as well as the following changes in the composition of the board: "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 "...the Historical Landmark Commission of the City, which shall consist of seven (7) members and two (2) alternates, all of whom shall be resident citizens and qualified votes of this City, with the exception of the licensed architect, in the event an architect cannot be located within the City...The Commission shall be composed of a least the following: • City Planning Commissioner • Licensed Architect • Licensed Attorney • Port Arthur Historical Society • Jefferson County Historical Society • Licensed Real Estate Agent • Owner of a Landmark or of a property in a historic district of the City All commission members, regardless of background, shall have a known and demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge of the architectural, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, ethnic and political history of the City of Port Arthur..." Commission members shall be appointed by the city council for a term of two (2) years. No person who has served for six (6) consecutive years on the Commission shall be reappointed to the Commission unless two (2) years have elapsed. Budget Impact: None Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. NO. 22190 appointing or reappointing member(s) to the Historical Landmark Commission, pursuant to Article XI, Section 14- 351(c), of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances. Each appointee shall serve for a term of two (2) years, with a new term expiration date of August 1, 2023. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 P.R. NO. 22190 10/19/2021 PDL PAGE 1 OF 7 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBER(S) TO THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the Historical Landmark Commission was originally created by Ordinance No. 90-63; and, WHEREAS, per Ordinance No. 98-67, the City Council changed the composition of the board by removing the alternate positions and clearly delineating the manner of appointment as denoted in Article XI of Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances; and, WHEREAS, per Ordinance No. 14-15, the City Council amended Ordinance No. 98-67 as it pertained to its composition and the manner in which board members are appointed; and, WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, City Council approved Ordinance No. 20-26, amending Chapter 14, Article XI, Sections 14-351 and 14-353, to comply with the revised Texas Historical Commission Certified Local Government (CLG) program guidelines; and, WHEREAS, the terms of office of the current members who were appointed by the Mayor and Councilmembers from District 1, 2, 3, 4, Position 7 & 8, expired on August 15. 2020, as delineated in Exhibit "A"; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI (Historical Landmark Commission), Section 14- 351(c) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Port Arthur the commission shall be composed of (1) One Member of the City Planning and Zoning Commission; (2) One Licensed Architect; (3) One Licensed Attorney; (4) One Member of the Port Arthur Historical Society; (5) One Member of Jefferson County Historical Society; (6) One P.R. NO. 22190 10/19/2021 PDL PAGE 2 OF 7 member shall be a licensed real estate agent; (7) One member shall be an owner of a landmark or of a property in a historic district of the City, and all members shall have knowledge and experience of the architectural, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, ethnic and political history of the city; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Councilmembers wish to appoint the following members to the Commission as delineated in Exhibit "B". NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Council hereby appoints the following members as delineated in Exhibit "B" for a two (2) year term, expiring on August 1, 2023. Section 3. That in accordance with Resolution No. 98-157, the appointee shall immediately contact the City Secretary to be sworn in, receive a copy of the Charter and documentation setting up the committee, commission, or board, and attend an orientation seminar from the City Attorney's Office. Section 4. That appointees, upon taking the required oath of office and doing all things necessary to qualify for such office, shall have all rights and powers provided by the Statutes and Ordinances pertaining thereto appertaining. Section 5. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of October 2021, A.D., at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: P.R. NO. 22190 10/19/2021 PDL PAGE 3 OF 7 Mayor: Councilmembers: Noes: Thurman Bill Bartle, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vic U alecia "V I" Tizeno Ci Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Id "Ron" Burton, City Ma er 6..w..41_f----b, al. Pamela D. Langford, AssistantfCity Manager-Operations/ Director of Planning & Development Services P.R. NO. 22190 10/19/2021 PDL PAGE 4 OF 7 EXHIBIT "A" P.R. NO. 22190 10/19/2021 PDL PAGE 5 OF 7 HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION (REV 1112112017) Current Original Resolution Term Term District Appointee Resolution Appt.& Beginning Ending Date Appt. & Date RES 17-315 RES 17-315 1 Mary Lathan 11/21/2017 11/21/2017 08/15/2020 11/21/2017 2 Antoine Freeman RES 17-315 11/21/2017 08/15/2020 RES 17-315 Licensed Attorney 11/21/2017 11/21/2017 3 Norris Simon RES 17-315 RES 17-315 11/21/2017 08/15/2020 City Planning Commission 11/21/2017 11/21/2017 4 Roosevelt Petry RES 17-315 11/21/2017 08/15/2020 RES 16-208 1 1'21 i2017 07/26/2016 Leslie McMahen RES 17-315 RES 14-199 5 Jefferson County Historical 11/21/2017 11/21/2017 08/15/2020 04/29/2014 Commission Dr. W. Sam Monroe RES 17-315 RES 14-199 6 President of the Jefferson 11/21/2017 1 1;21 2017 08/15/2020 04/29/2014 County Historical Commission Mark Porterie RES 17-211 RES 14-199 7 08/I5/2017 08/15/2020 PA ISD Superintendent 08/15/2017 04/29/2014 RES 17-211 RES 14-199 8 Dwight Wagner 08/15/2017 08`15:2017 08/15/2020 04/29!2014 I)ohn li. LaBiche, FAIA RES 17-21 1 RES 15-083 Mayor Licensed Architect 08/15/2017 08'1 `?017 08/15/2020 02/17/2015 Alt. (1) Bart Bragg RES 17 315 RES 14-199 11/21/2017 08/15/2020 11/21/2017 04/29/2014 Alt.(2) Charleen Comings RES 17 'I 11/21/2017 08/15/2020 RES 14-199 m 11/21/2017 04/29/2014 APPOINTED BY: Nominated by Councilmembers and approved by City Council by majority vote. LIAISON: Ronald Burton,Director of Development Services TERMS: Three(3) Years THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION WAS CREATED BY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ORDINANCE NO. 90-063 ON OCTOBER 2, 1990. THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION BOARD COMPOSITION WAS AMENDED BY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ORDINANCE NO.98-067 ON OCTOBER 16, 1998 AND ORDINANCE NO. 14-15 ON MAY 13,2014. P.R. NO. 22190 10/19/2021 PDL PAGE 6 OF 7 EXHIBIT " B " P.R. NO. 22190 10/19/2021 PDL PAGE 7 OF 7 HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION (REV 10/26/2021) Current Original District Appointee Resolution Term Term Resolution Appt. & Date Beginning Ending Appt. & Date 1 RES 21-??? 10/26/2021 08/01/2023 10/26/2021 2 RES 21-??? 10/26/2021 08/01/2023 10/26/2021 Norris Simon, Jr. RES 21-??? 3 City Planning Commission 10/26/2021 10/26/2021 08/01/2023 Roosevelt Petry RES 21-??? 4 Property/Landmark Owner in 10/26/2021 10/26/2021 08/01/2023 historic district Position RES 21-??? 7 10/26/2021 10/26/2021 08/01/2023 Position RES 21-??? 10/26/2021 08/01/2023 8 10/26/2021 Mayor RES 21-??? 10/26/2021 08/01/2023 10/26/2021 Alt. (1) Dr. Mark Porterie RES 21 ??? 10/26/2021 08/01/2023 10/26/2021 Alt. (2) RES 21-??? 10/26/2021 08/01/2023 10/26/2021 APPOINTED BY: Nominated by Councilmembers and approved by City Council by majority vote. LIAISON: Ronald Burton. Director of Development Services TERMS: Two (2) Years THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION WAS CREATED BY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ORDINANCE NO. 90- 063 ON OCTOBER 2, 1990. THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION BOARD COMPOSITION WAS AMENDED BY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ORDINANCE NO. 98-067 ON OCTOBER 16, 1998; ORDINANCE NO. 14-15 ON MAY 13, 2014; AND ORDINANCE NO. 20-26 ON MARCH 17, 2020.