HomeMy WebLinkAbout(6) 05/24/2022 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — May 24, 2022
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Marks gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 24,
2022 at 9:43 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Ingrid Holmes; Councilmembers
Thomas Kinlaw, III, Kenneth Marks, Charlotte Moses and Donald Frank, Sr.; City
Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and
Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso.
Councilmember Cal Jones joined the Regular Meeting during Executive Session.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamation:
May 24, 2022 as "Keandre Jones Day"
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 10:00 AM
(1) The First Of Two Public Hearings To Receive Input And
Public Comment As To The Effect Of The Juvenile Curfew
Ordinance On The City And Any Problems The Ordinance
Was Intended To Remedy; And The Need, If Any, To
Continue, Modify, Or Amend The Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
The Second Public Hearing Will Be Held On Tuesday, June 7,
2022 At 6:00 P.M.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:10 a.m.
Deputy Police Chief Jeremy Houston appeared before the City Council and gave an
overview of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:15 a.m.
(2) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public
Comments Regarding Z22-03 — Specific Use Permit For
Approximately 0.3003-Acres Of Land Consisting Of Tract 3-
A, Block 1, Alamo Heights, (3937 9th Avenue), Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas. Purpose Of The Request Is To
Allow For The Operation Of An Ice Cream Shop/Food Truck
In Planned Development District — 14 (PD-14)
A Precise Drawing And Description Of This Property Will
Also Be Presented At The Public Hearing And Can Be
Examined In The City Planning Department, City Hall, Port
Arthur, Texas
If You Cannot Attend The Meeting You May Send A Letter To
The Planning Director, City Of Port Arthur, 444 Fourth
Street, Planning Department Third Floor, Port Arthur, TX
77641. If There Are Additional Questions You May Contract
The Planning Department At (409) 983-8135
The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via
The City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:16 a.m.
Assistant City Manager Pamela Landford appeared before the City Council and gave an
overview of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:24 a.m.
(3) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public
Comments Regarding Z22-04 — Zoning Change Requested
For Approximately 1.523-Acres Of Land Out Of Tract 1, Lot
12, Block 1, Foster Village (Southwest Corner Of Main
Avenue And Northwest Corner Of 13th Street), Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas. The Purpose Of The Request Is To
Change The Zoning From Multiple Family (MF) To
Neighborhood Service (NS) For The Development Of
Commercial Business (i.e., Convenience Store, Small Offices,
Laundry Mats, Eateries, etc.)
A Precise Drawing And Description Of This Property Will
Also Be Presented At The Public Hearing And Can Be
Examined In The City Planning Department, City Hall, Port
Arthur, Texas
If You Cannot Attend The Meeting You May Send A Letter To
The Planning Director, City Of Port Arthur, 444 Fourth
Street, Planning Department Third Floor, Port Arthur, TX
77641. If There Are Additional Questions You May Contract
The Planning Department At (409) 983-8135
The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via
The City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:25 a.m.
Assistant City Manager Pamela Landford appeared before the City Council and gave an
overview of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
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Charles Shrader, 1401 Main, Groves, Texas appeared before the City Council in
opposition of above-mentioned zoning change.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:35 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By James Gilleylen Regarding The HOME-
ARP Grant Process
James Gilleylen could not be present.
(2) A Presentation By Anne Burger Entrekin, Regional Managing
Director Of Hilltop Securities And Attorney Derrick Mitchell
Of Holland & Knight, LP Regarding Certificates of Obligation
Hilltop Securities Regional Managing Director Anne Burger Entrekin gave the above-
mentioned presentation.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
(4) P.R. No. 22581 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The Publication Of
The Notice Of Intention To Issue City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Combination Tax And Revenue Certificates Of Obligation In
A Principal Amount Not To Exceed $10,000,000 For The
Construction Of Public Works And Any Items Related
Thereto And For The Payment Of Contractual Obligations
For Professional Services; Authorizing The Distribution Of A
Preliminary Official Statement Relating To Such Certificates;
And Containing Other Provisions Relating Thereto
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Marks and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22581 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-217.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-217 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-217
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN A
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
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$10,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND ANY ITEMS RELATED
THERETO AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE
DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL
STATEMENT RELATING TO SUCH
CERTIFICATES; AND CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Holmes chaired the meeting.
(3) A Presentation By City Attorney, Val Tizeno And Attorney
Gunnar Seaquist Of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP
Regarding The 2020 Census Redistricting Process And A
Review Of The Redistricting Map Draft Plan To Allow The
City Council To Make Revisions And Amendments, If
Deemed Necessary
Attorney Gunnar Seaquist gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition
D. Correspondence
Mayor Bartle resumed chairing the meeting.
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding Traffic Concerns/Control At
Terminal Road and W. 15th Street (Requested By
Councilmember Marks)
Assistant City Manager Pamela Landford appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned traffic concerns.
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER)
Councilmember Frank extended condolences to the Gabriel family for their loss.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 22562, 22574 and 22576:
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Request — None
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B. Minutes — None
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22533 — A Resolution Authorizing Rental Of A
Compactor For The Landfill From C & C Manufacturing, LLC
Of Ottumwa, Iowa, For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of
$40,500.00. Funding Is Available In The Solid Waste —
Landfill's Equipment Rental Account, Account Number 403-
50-320-5402-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22533 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-218.
(2) P.R. No. 22543 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1
To The Economic Development Conditional Grant
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation And Mike's Enterprises,
Inc.
Proposed Resolution No. 22543 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-219.
(3) P.R. No. 22544 — A Resolution Approving A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And Aattaboy Termite & Pest
Control, Inc., For Services At 549 4th Street (The Press
Building). Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-
5312-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22544 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-220.
(4) P.R. No. 22545 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Execute An Agreement With Team Solutions, Inc. For The
Replacement Of The Building Automation Server At 501
Procter For An Amount Not To Exceed $5,650.00; Street;
Funds Available In EDC Account No.: 120-80-625-5312-00-
00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22545 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-221.
(5) P.R. No. 22547 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Purchase Seven (7) Additional Quads From Datavox In The
Amount Of $4,563.66. Funds Available In Account 120-80-
625-8522-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22547 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-222.
(6) P.R. No. 22548 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks
And/Or Equipment Malfunction
Proposed Resolution No. 22548 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-223.
(7) P.R. No. 22553 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Decision To Approve Additional Repairs Of Monitoring Well
And Gas Probes At The Landfill By SCS Engineers Of
Houston, Texas, With The Budgetary Impact Of $34,600.00.
The Additional Funding Is Available In The Solid Waste —
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Landfill's Other Contractual Service Account, Account
Number 403-50-320-5470-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22553 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-224.
(8) P.R. No. 22554 — A Resolution Approving Settlement Of
Wind Damage Claims In The Amount Of $217,050.21 Made
Against Certain Underwriters At Lloyd's Of London
Insurance Company (Through Agent USI Southwest Inc., El
Paso) Due To Hurricane Laura (August 27, 2020) To Various
City Properties
Proposed Resolution No. 22554 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-225.
(9) P.R. No. 22556 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Accept The Jefferson County Tourism Grant In The
Amount Of $19,988.00 For Improvements To The
Beach/Park On The Waterway For A Bird Viewing Area On
Pleasure Island
Proposed Resolution No. 22556 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-226.
(10) P.R. No. 22559 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider Granting A Zoning Change For Approximately
3.578-Acres Of Land Consisting Of Tract II, Reserve "B",
Fairway Estates (North Of Jimmy Johnson And East Of
Golfhill Drive), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, For The
Residential Development Of Patio Homes. Z22-02 (D&T
Interest, LLC)
Proposed Resolution No. 22559 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-227.
(11) P.R. No. 22560 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For
Approximately 0.7602- Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lots 7-
12, Block 345, City Of Port Arthur Addition (2301 Gulfway
Drive), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, For The
Operation Of A Package Store. Z22-05 (Zanamar Properties,
LLC)
Proposed Resolution No. 22560 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-228.
(12) P.R. No. 22561 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Proposed Abandonment For Approximately A
0.067-Acre (20' X 146') Portion Of A Dedicated Alley Right-
Of-Way, Block 474 (Between Austin Avenue And Waco
Avenue), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, For The
Residential Development Of Single-Family Home. A22-01
(Clarence Wise)
Proposed Resolution No. 22561 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-229.
(14) P.R. No. 22563 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Contract For The Purchase Of Sodium
Chlorite For Six Months For The Water Utilities Department
With Evoqua Water Technologies Of Sarasota, Florida, With
An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $483,600.00.
Funding Is Available In Account No. 410-40-210-5217-00-
00-000, Treatment Chemicals
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Proposed Resolution No. 22563 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-230.
(15) P.R. No. 22567 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Contract With Cross Plus Construction Of
Waco, Texas For The Demolition Of Port Arthur Transit's
Decommissioned Maintenance Building's Foundation
Located At 320 Dallas Avenue In Port Arthur, Texas In The
Amount Not To Exceed $116,200.00. Funding Is Available In
Account 401-70-530-8525-00-60-000, Project TR11430.
CAP-OCO
Proposed Resolution No. 22567 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-231.
(16) P.R. No. 22568 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Issue A Payment To The YMCA Of Southeast Texas (Port
Arthur Branch) In The Total Amount Of $80,000.00 For The
Annual Operation Of The West Side Development Center.
Funding Is Available From The American Rescue Plan
Account (ARPA) No. 169-07-015-5470-00-40-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22568 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-232.
(17) P.R. No. 22569 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
Through The Pleasure Island Department To Accept A
Donation From The S.A.L.T. Club In The Form Of Flowers For
The Beautification Of Pleasure Island
Proposed Resolution No. 22569 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-233.
(19) P.R. No. 22575 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing
The 2022 Juneteenth Alumni Softball Tournament,
Designating The Port Arthur Alumni Softball Group As
Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Agreement Thereof
Proposed Resolution No. 22575 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-234.
(21) P.R. No. 22578 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Contract With Braeko, Inc. Of Port Neches,
Texas For The Purchase Of Litter Fences For The City's
Landfill In The Amount Of $80,400.00; Funding Is Available
In The Landfill Equipment Account Number 403-50-320-
8522-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22578 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-235.
(22) P.R. No. 22584 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Execute An Agreement With Industrial Commercial
Mechanical Of Beaumont, Texas For The Air Balancing And
HVAC System Repairs At 501 Procter Street In An Amount
Not To Exceed $18,488.00 Funds Available In EDC Account
Number 120-80-625-5312-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22584 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-236.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
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Consent — Resolutions
(13) P.R. No. 22562 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With PGAL, Inc. Of
Houston, Texas For The Development Of A Facilities Master
Plan For The Proposed City Of Port Arthur Animal Shelter,
Recreation Area, And Other City Facilities Located At 3600
Gates Boulevard [A.K.A. Former St. Mary Hospital Site],
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, In The Not To Exceed
Amount Of $41,500.00; Funding Available In Capital
Building Account 307-21-049-8512-00-10-000; Project
B00008-DES
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Marks that Proposed Resolution No. 22562 be adopted.
Assistant City Manager Pamlea Langford appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22562 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-237.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-237 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-237
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
PGAL, INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
FOR THE PROPOSED CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
ANIMAL SHELTER, RECREATION AREA, AND
OTHER CITY FACILITIES LOCATED AT 3600
GATES BOULEVARD [A.K.A. FORMER ST. MARY
HOSPITAL SITE], PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS, IN THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $41,500.00; FUNDING AVAILABLE
IN CAPITAL BUILDING ACCOUNT 307-21-049-
8512-00-10-000; PROJECT B00008-DES
(18) P.R. No. 22574 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 22-
055 In Its Entirety For Litter Fences For The City Landfill
From Coastal Netting Systems Of Bakersfield, California In
The Amount Of $106,000.00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Holmes and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22574 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-238.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-238 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-238
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 22-
055 IN ITS ENTIRETY FOR LITTER FENCES FOR
THE CITY LANDFILL FROM COASTAL NETTING
SYSTEMS OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA IN
THE AMOUNT OF $106,000.00
(20) P.R. No. 22576 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Change Order Nos. 2 And 3 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And SETEX Facilities And
Maintenance LLC Of Beaumont, Texas For The Construction
At 5200 7th Street (Formerly Lakeview Pool), Increasing
The Contract Amount By $75,757.55 To A New Contract
Amount Of $962,261.41; Funding Available In Account
Number 307-25-067-8525-00-10-000 Project Number
PR0003
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22576 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-239.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-239 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-239
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NOS. 2
AND 3 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND SETEX FACILITIES AND
MAINTENANCE LLC OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION AT 5200 7TH STREET
(FORMERLY LAKEVIEW POOL), INCREASING
THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $75,757.55 TO A
NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $962,261.41;
FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NUMBER
307-25-067-8525-00-10-000 PROJECT
NUMBER PR0003
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22546 — A Resolution Amending A Professional
Agreement With Davidson Troilo Ream Garza, A
Professional & Corporation To Serve As Interim Legal
Counsel For The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation In The Amount Not To Exceed
$60,000.00; Funds Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-80-
625-5420-00-00-000
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 22546 be adopted.
EDC Interim CEO Krystal Villerreal-Muller appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22546 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-240.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-240 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-240
A RESOLUTION AMENDING A PROFESSIONAL
AGREEMENT WITH DAVIDSON TROILO REAM
GARZA, A PROFESSIONAL & CORPORATION TO
SERVE AS INTERIM LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $60,000.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE
IN PAEDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5420-00-
00-000
(2) P.R. No. 22558 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing Member(s) To The Historical Landmark
Commission (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Holmes)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Holmes and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 22558 be adopted.
Mayor Pro Tern Holmes nominated Dr. Sam Monroe for appointment to the Historical
Landmark Commission.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22558 was adopted, with the above-mentioned name
included, becoming Resolution No. 22-241.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-241 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-241
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING MEMBER(S) TO THE
HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM HOLMES)
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(3) P.R. No. 22566 — A Resolution Appointing A Member To The
Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur
For An Unexpired Term Ending On October 30, 2023
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 22566 be adopted.
Dr. Rosaland Queen was nominated for appointment to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22566 was adopted, with the above-mentioned name
included, becoming Resolution No. 22-242.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-242 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-242
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR AN
UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING ON OCTOBER 30,
2023
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7063 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific
Use Permit #240 To Allow The Land Use Of "Bakery And
Confectionary Shop" On 0.3003-Acre Of Land Consisting Of
Tract 3-A, Block 1, Alamo Heights Addition (3937 9th
Avenue), 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 Effective Immediately After Publication Date. Z22-03
— Harold & Betty Garcia
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7063 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-38.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 22-38 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-38
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT #240 TO
ALLOW THE LAND USE OF "BAKERY AND
CONFECTIONARY SHOP" ON 0.3003-ACRE OF
LAND CONSISTING OF TRACT 3-A, BLOCK 1,
ALAMO HEIGHTS ADDITION (3937 9TH
AVENUE), 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 EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION DATE.
Z22-03 — HAROLD & BETTY GARCIA
(2) P.O. No. 7064 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The
Zoning On 1.523-Acre Of Land Out Of Tract 1, Lot 12, Block
1, Foster Village (North Of Main Avenue And West Of 13th
Street), 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 Effective Immediately After Publication Date. Z22-04
— Thomas & Evelyn Kemper
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 7064 be adopted.
Assistant City Manager Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Ordinance No. 7064 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-39.
The caption of Ordinance No. 22-39 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-39
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
CHANGING THE ZONING ON 1.523-ACRE OF
LAND OUT OF TRACT 1, LOT 12, BLOCK 1,
FOSTER VILLAGE (NORTH OF MAIN AVENUE
AND WEST OF 13TH STREET), PORT ARTHUR,
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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 EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION DATE.
Z22-04 — THOMAS & EVELYN KEMPER
(3) P.O. No. 7066 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of
Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas
Government Code
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7066 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-40.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 22-40 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-40
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
DECLARATION OF DISASTER PURSUANT TO
§418.108(B) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And
Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding
Potential And/Or Pending Claims, Litigation And Other Legal
Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or
Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real
Property Within The City Limits Of Port Arthur
(3) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties,
Responsibilities And Evaluations Of The City Attorney, City
Manager and City Secretary
(4) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic
Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial
Business Prospect
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:58 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 1:29 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers
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Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard;
City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moses and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 1:30 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR THURMAN "BILL" BARTIE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD May 24, 2022.
APPROVED: .
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