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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 11, 2023
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
RE: P.R. NO. 23168 — A resolution appointing a Planning and Zoning
Commission member.
Introduction:
This agenda item intends to seek the City Council s approval of P. R. NO. 23168
appointing a member to the City's Planning and Zoning Commission, pursuant to Article
XI, Section 1, of the Charter of the City of Port Arthur, to serve out the unexpired five
(5) year term created by May 6, 2023, City Council Election, where Tiffany Hamilton,
prevailed as the District 2 City Council Electee. The term shall expire on October 30,
2024.
Background:
In accordance with Article XI, Section I, the City Planning and Zoning Commission shall
be composed of five (5) members and appointed for a term of one, two, three, four, and
five years, respectively, and annually thereafter, one member shall be appointed for the
term of five (5) years. Members of the City Planning and Zoning Commission shall be
appointed by a majority vote of the members of the City Council and may be removed
for cause at any time.
Currently, this position is being held by Tiffany Hamilton, who was appointed to fill the
unexpired term created by the death of Fernando Ramirez, who passed away on
January 31, 2023. Ms. Hamilton was appointed to the commission on March 14, 2023,
and has diligently served since then. On May 6, 2023, Ms. Hamilton prevailed as the
District 2 Electee for City Council, disallowing her continued appointment as a Planning
and Zoning Commissioner.
"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
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve P. R. NO. 23168 appointing a member to
the City's Planning and Zoning Commission, pursuant to Article XI, Section 1, of the
Charter of the City of Port Arthur, to serve out the unexpired five (5) year term created
by May 6, 2023, City Council Election, where Tiffany Hamilton, prevailed as the District
2 City Council Electee. The term shall expire on October 30, 2024.
"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.23168
05/11/2023 PDL
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
AND WHOSE TERM SHALL EXPIRE OCTOBER 30, 2024.
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission created
by the City Election held on May 6, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, Tiffany Hamilton prevailed as the District 2 City Council electee; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1 of Article XI of the Charter of the City of Port
Arthur, it is necessary to appoint a person to fill this unexpired term; 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 is hereby appointed to serve as a
member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy created by the May
6, 2023, District 2 City Council Electee Tiffany Hamilton and shall serve out the unexpired
term until October 30, 2024.
Section 3: That in accordance with Resolution No. 98-157, appointees shall
immediately contact the City Secretary's Office and be sworn in, receive a copy of the
Charter, the Zoning Ordinance, and attend an orientation seminar.
Section 4: That this Resolution shall be effective immediately.
Section 5: That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of May, A.D., 2023, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: MAYOR
P.R. NO.23168
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COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia "V I" Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald "Ron" Burton, Interim City Manager
Pamela D. Langford, Assistant City Manager— Operations/
Director of Development Services