HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 21, 2022 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 9:30 A.M. THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RON BURTON
INGRID HOLMES,MAYOR PRO TEM City of CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
CAL J.JONES CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS J.KINLAW III O T t
KENNETH MARKS VAL TIZENO
CHARLOTTE MOSES l " CITY ATTORNEY
DONALD FRANK,SR.
AG E N DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
June 21, 2022
9:30 A. M .
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting
Scheduled At 9:30 A.M. CST On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 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: 862 5406 2859 And Passcode: 650450
(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.
Website: http://www.portarthurtx.gov
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
June 21, 2022
9:30 AM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bartie
Mayor Pro Tern Holmes
Councilmember Jones
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Marks
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
City Manager Burton
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Joan Jones Regarding Taxes Paid By Motiva And Other Companies
And How It Is Utilized
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By LithTech Sales And Marketing Vice President Roy
Mullin Regarding Stronger, Better Roads For Less Cost (Requested
By Councilmember Frank)
(2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding An Overview Of The City Of Port
Arthur Job Fair, Held On June 14, 2022
(3) A Presentation By Hani Tohme Regarding A Water And Sewer Rate
Increase
AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion — None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10:00 A.M.
(1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose To Consider And Receive Public
Comments Regarding:
Proposed Change: Z22-02 (D&T Interest, LLC) A Zoning
Change From Single Family "SF" To Planned Development District
"PD" For The Residential Development Of Patio Homes
Legal Description: Approximately 3.578-Acres Of Land Consisting
Of Tract II, Reserve "B", Fairway Estates (North Of Jimmy Johnson
Blvd And East Of Golfhill Drive) Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
Citizens With Questions Regarding Description Of This Property Can
Contact The City Planning Department At (409) 983-8133. The Public
Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website
At www.portarthurtx.gov
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AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10:00 A.M. — CONTINUED
(2) A Public Hearing For The Purpose To Discuss And Receive Public
Comments Regarding Z22-05 — 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
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 Contact The Planning Department At
(409) 983-8133
The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The ity's
Website At www.portarthurtx.gov.
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;
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AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER) — CONTINUED
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(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 — NONE
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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 Request/Expense Reports
(Al) City Attorney Valecia Tizeno:
Texas Emergency Management
The Conference
San Antonio, TX
May 31 — June 3, 2022 $1,927.15
B. Minutes — None
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AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22480 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Verity
Voting Equipment Conversion Hardware, Software, Implementation
Support Services From Hart Intercivic Of Austin, Texas, Through The
BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. 622-20, For
The Election Department In The Amount Of $251,120.00 Funding
Available In Election Account Numbers 001-03-011-5318-00-10-000
And 001-03-011-5470-00-10-000
(2) P.R. No. 22495 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Advance Funding Agreement With The Texas Department Of
Transportation (TxDOT) For A Texas Mobility Grant Fund (TMF) And
Acknowledge The City Of Port Arthur's 25% Participation In The
Grant Project For Improvements To Mechanic Street In Sabine Pass,
Texas For The Sabine Pass Port Authority With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $791,542.00. TXDOT Funding Received From TMF Will Be
In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,374,6251.68. Funds Are Available In
The Capital Improvement Street Account 307-21-053-8517-00-10-
000. Project No. ST1P90
(3) P.R. No. 22571 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Terminate The Contract With L & L General Contractors Of
Beaumont, Texas For The Construction Of Port Arthur Transit's New
Storage Building Located At 325 Dallas Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas
In The Amount Not To Exceed $226,500.00. Funded By Account 401-
70-530-8512-00-60-000
(4) P.R. No. 22583 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Second Amendment To The Contract With The Solco
Group, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas For Engineering And Design
Services For Port Arthur Transit's (PAT) Parking Lot Expansion At 320
Dallas Avenue And For Reconstruction And Drainage Repairs On
Dallas And Fort Worth Avenues In The Amount Of $6,120.00 To A
New Contract Total Of $197,335.00 And Extending The Contract
Through September 13, 2023; Funding Is Available In Account No.
401-70-530-8512-00-60-000, Project # TR11430
AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(5) P.R. No. 22594 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Non-Exclusive Contracts With Triangle Dirt Works, LLC,
Select Civil Services, LLC DBA Select Materials, And Mid-County Land
Co., LTD, To Provide Various Soils To The City Of Port Arthur, With
A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $600,000.00; Funding Is Available
In Public Works — Landfill Construction Account No. 403-50-320-
5486-00-00-000; And Public Works Streets — Maintenance Account
No. 001-21-053-5316-00-70-000
(6) P.R. No. 22595 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A One-Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
PC Trucking, Triangle Dirt Works, Select Materials And Lake City
Trucking For Hauling Of Materials, With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $900,000.00; Funding Available In Account Number 403-
50-320-5420-00-00-000
(7) P.R. No. 22600 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Hot
Rod Daddy Bike/Car Show And Heritage Festival, Designating The
Artists Of Southeast Texas As Exclusive Concessionaire And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Thereof
(8) P.R. No. 22608 — A Resolution Approving The 2022 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Allocations In The
Amount Of $1,082,136.00 For The City Of Port Arthur
(9) P.R. No. 22610 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Change The City Of Port Arthur Pleasure Island RV Park's Hours Of
Operation
(10) P.R. No. 22615 — A Resolution Approving An Invoice In The Amount
Of $5,424.00 From Impact Datasources, LLC Of Austin, Texas, To
The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For
An Annual Subscription To Produce Project Economic And Fiscal
Impact Reports. Funds Available In Account No. 120-80-625-5450-
00-00-000
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AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(11) P.R. No. 22616 — A Resolution Approving A Workforce Training
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And Digital Workforce Academy For The
Training Of (10) Port Arthur Residents To Obtain Their NCCER
Pipefitter 1 Certification In An Amount Not To Exceed $27,000.00;
Funds Available In EDC Acct.#: 120-80-625-5475-00-00-000
(12) P.R. No. 22617 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Purchase Two (2)
Additional Quads From Datavox In The Amount Of $1,360.02. Funds
Available In Account 120-80-625-5240-00-00-000
(13) P.R. No. 22618 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A
Contract With Hernandez Office Solutions Of Nederland, Texas For A
Copier Lease For 63 Months In The Amount Of $2,414.76 Annually;
$12,677.49 Over The 63 Months Funds Available In EDC Account
Number 120-80-625-5470-00-00-000
(14) P.R. No. 22619 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Purchase Co-
Working And Space Rental Management Software From Yardi Kube
Of Goleta, California. In The Amount Not To Exceed $22,000.00.
Funds Available In Account 120-80-625-5450-00-00-000
(15) P.R. No. 22620 — A Resolution Authorizing The Reprogramming Of
$117,933.00 Of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
From The Public Works Department To The Parks And Recreation
Department For Sidewalk Improvements Adjacent To A City Park In
A Low To Moderate Area Of The City. The Resolution Also Authorizes
A Contract To Be Executed With The Parks And Recreation
Department
(16) P.R. No. 22621 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Horseshoe Construction, Inc. Of La Porte, Texas For
The Sabine Pass Pipebursting Project No. 1, Increasing The Contract
Amount By $78,574.00, Bringing Contract Total To $393,774.00;
Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS-0006-CON
AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(17) P.R. No. 22622 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or
Equipment Malfunction
(18) P.R. No. 22623 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Global Water Environment Technologies
(WET) For The Rehabilitation Of The Clarifier At The Sabine Pass
Wastewater Treatment Plant, With A Total Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $237,500.00; Funding Is Available In FY 2022, Account
No. 169-07-015-8516-00-40-000, Project No. ARP002 •
(19) P.R. No. 22624 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Core & Main Of Beaumont, Texas, For The
Purchase Of Repair Clamps For The Utility Operations Department,
With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $264,552.56.
Funding Is Available In Account Nos. 410-40-215-5315-00-00-000
(Water System), & 410-40-220-5313-00-00-000, (Sanitary Sewer
System)
(20) P.R. No. 22625 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract For The Purchase Of Resilient Seat Valves, For The
Utility Operations Department With Coburn Supply Of New Caney,
Texas, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $188,330.00.
Funds Are Available In Account Nos. 410-40-215-5315-00-00-000
(Water System) & 410-40-220-5313-00-00-000 (Sanitary Sewer
System). Valves Will Be Purchased As Needed And Stored In
Inventory At The Utility Warehouse
(21) P.R. No. 22627 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Schaumberg & Polk, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Design And
Construction Management Services Of The Force Main And Lift
Station Improvements, Phase 2, From The Highway 365 Lift Station
To The Intersection Of Highway 365 And Spur 93 With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $345,800.00. Funds Are Available In Account
No.405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0012ENG
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AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(22) P.R. No. 22628—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract For The Purchase Of Liquid Sodium Bisulfite For The
Utilities Department With Ineos Calabrian From Port Neches, Texas,
With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $210,000.00. Funds
Are Available In Utilities Account No. 410-40-225-5217-00-00-000,
Treatment Chemicals
(23) P.R. No. 22629 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A First Amendment To The Lease With Aurora Capital
Holdings LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Corporation For The
Property Located At 449 Austin Avenue
(24) P.R. No. 22630 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Act Pipe & Supply Of Beaumont, Texas For The
Purchase Of Brass, Curbstops, And Miscellaneous Fittings For The
Water Utilities Department, Water Distribution Division, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $200,000.00. Funds Are Available In
Account No. 410-40-215-5315-00-00-000, Water System
Maintenance
(25) P.R. No. 22635 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And The
City Attorney To Proceed With The Purchase Of 1.467 Acres Tract Of
Vacant Land Located At The Northeast Corner Of Ray Avenue And
61st Street, From The Port Arthur Independent School District
(PAISD) For The Purpose Of Constructing A New Fire Station;
Funding Available In Capital Account No. 307-21-049-8512-00-10-
000; Project No. B00013
(26) P.R. No. 22636 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Woodworth Boulevard Improvement Project From
Gulfway Drive (Highway 87) To Lakeshore Drive For The Amount Of
$383,410.00. Funding Is Available In The Capital Improvement
Account Number 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000. Project #ST4002-
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AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(27) P.R. No. 22637 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Burditt Consultants, LLC. Of Conroe, Texas For
The Development And Implementation Plan Of A Parks And
Recreation Master Plan For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $67,000.00 Plus Reimbursables Of $ 3,000.00
For A Total Contract Amount Of $70,000.00. Funding Available In
Account Number 001-25-065-5420-00-20-000
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 22519 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Sigma Engineers Of Beaumont, Texas, For
Construction Management Services For The New Health Facility
Located At 5860 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
Not To Exceed $312,500.00; Funding Available In Capital Account:
307-21-049-8512-00-10-000; Project No. BU0006-CON
(2) P.R. No. 22613 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation (Requested By Councilmember Jones)
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7070 —An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Heavy
Equipment By A Public Online Auction Through Rene Bates
Auctioneers, Inc.
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AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(2) P.O. No. 7072 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of
The City Of Port Arthur By Creating Planned Development District —
42 (PD-42) On Approximately 3.578 (Called 3.5625) Acres Of Land
Being Of Tract II, Reserve "B", Fairway Estates, (North Of Jimmy
Johnson Boulevard And East Of U.S. Highway 69), 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. Z22-02 — Golf Hills
Villas / D&T Interests, LLC.
(3) P.O. No. 7073 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of
The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific Use Permit #241 To
Allow The Land Use Of "Package Store" On 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 (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.
Z22-05 — Zanamar Properties, LLC
(4) P.O. No. 7075 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster
Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
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AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
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
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To
Provide Advice and Counsel Regarding Collection Of Fees Owed To
The City
(3) 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
(4) Section 551.087 Government Code —To Discuss Economic Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects
*The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On
In Open Session
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AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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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 June 22, 2022.
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
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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.