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Home My WebLink AboutPOST 10.26.2021 AGENDA REPORT POST AGENDA REPORT 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 Bartle 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; 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 Motion: CM Second: KM Voting Yes: 3 (CM, DF & TB) Voting No: 3 (IH, TK & KM) W/O: Cl FAILED (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 Motion: KM Second: TK Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: CJ ADOPTED Resolution No. 21- 75 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. Motion: DF Second: CM Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: 0 ADOPTED A. Travel Expense Reports (A1) Mayor Thurman Bartle: Texas Municipal League 109th Annual Conference And Exhibition Houston, Texas October 6 — 8, 2021 $1,262.05 (A2) Mayor Pro Tern 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 Resolution No. 21-432 (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 Resolution No. 21-433 (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 Resolution No. 21-434 (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 Resolution No. 21-435 6 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (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 Resolution No. 21-436 (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 Resolution No. 21-437 (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 Resolution No. 21-438 (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 Resolution No. 21-439 0 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (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 Resolution No. 21-440 (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 Resolution No. 21-441 (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 Resolution No. 21-442 (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 Resolution No. 21-443 8 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (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 Resolution No. 21-444 (14) P.R. No. 22203 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To MR, 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) Resolution No. 21-445 (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) Resolution No. 21-446 (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 Resolution No. 21-447 9 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (17) P.R. No. 22207 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Five-Year Premier Partner Program Agreement With Equature Of Southfield Michigan To Provide A NG9-1-1 Call Recording Solution For The Police Department And Fire Department, With An Annual Budgetary 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 Resolution No. 21-448 (18) P.R. No. 22209 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Trailer Mounted Boom Lift From Associated Supply Company, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Parks And Recreation Department Through 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 Resolution No. 21-449 (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 Resolution No. 21-450 (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 Resolution No. 21-451 10 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (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 $132,500.00; Funding Available In Landfill Equipment Rental Account 403-50-320-5402-00-00-000 Resolution No. 21-452 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 22190 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing Member(s) To The Historical Landmark Commission Motion: DF Second: CM Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: CJ ADOPTED Resolution No. 21- 453 (2) P.R. No. 22191 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing Member(s) To The Zoning Board Of Adjustment Motion: IH Second: TK Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: CJ ADOPTED Resolution No. 21- 454 (3) P.R. No. 22192 —A Resolution Appointing Or Reappointing A Member To The Planning And Zoning Commission Motion: KM Second: CM Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: CJ ADOPTED Resolution No. 21- 455 AGENDA October 26, 2021 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT - CONTINUED (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 Motion: DF Second: CJ Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 21- 430 (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 Motion: IH Second: TK Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: CJ ADOPTED Resolution No. 21- 456 (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 Motion: CM Second: IH Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 21- 431 (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 Motion: DF Second: CM Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: CJ ADOPTED Resolution No. 21- 457 inommow 12 { AGENDA October 26, 2021 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED 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 Motion: IH Second: TK Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 21- 76 (2) P.O. No. 7009 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code Motion: TK Second: IH Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 21- 77 1 i 13 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) Motion: DF Second: CM Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O: CJ ADOPTED Ordinance No. 21- 78 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 *************************************************** 14