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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(5) 01/16/2024 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING —January 16, 2024 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Doucet 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, January 16, 2024 at 5:36 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany Hamilton; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Doneane Beckcom, Harold Doucet, Thomas Kinlaw, III. and Donald Frank, Sr.; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Kelly Moore; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso. Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS — NONE III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Patricia A. Parker Regarding State Of The City Not present. (2) Wayne Dolcefino Regarding Ambulance Investigation Wayne Dolcefino, 1951 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. B. Presentations - None C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None E. Discussion (1) To Discuss The Relationship Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Greater Port Arthur Chamber Of Commerce (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) Councilmember Doucet led the discussion with no action taken. V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Councilmember Beckcom requested an update regarding recognition for the Port Arthur resident students who are a part of the Port Neches 2024 Football team to be recognized by the City Council. Councilmembers Kinlaw expressed his appreciation to city staff and the American Red Cross upon handling the current freeze and taking care of the citizens of Port Arthur. City Manager Burton also expressed his appreciation to the staff and the Red Cross for handling of the current freeze. Councilmember Frank expressed his gratitude to city staff, New Harvest Church and Port Cities rescue for their service to the citizens during the freeze. He also expressed congratulations to the MLK Support Group for the successful celebration of Martin Luther King Day. IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 6:00 pm (1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments To Consider The Proposed Amendment Of The Following: Proposed Change: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z23-09) E- Advantage Inc. To Change From "LDR" Low-Density Residential (Formerly Referred To As "SF" Single Family) To "CR" (Formerly Referred To As "LC" Light Commercial) To Allow For The Development Of An Extended Stay Hotel Legal Description: 4.000-Acre Tract Or Parcel Of Land Being Out Of Port Acres, Consisting Of TR2, Lot 8, Block 12, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas The Public Will Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At www.Dortarthurtx.gov. Any Person May Participate In The Public Hearing And Address The City Council The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. Aries Milo and Larry Badon of Planning appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned item. Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. Farhan Kocker, Ravenwood, Missouri City, Texas to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned zoning change. The following citizens appeared in opposition to the proposed zoning change: Chuck Vincent Anthony Finn, 26914 65th Street Gloria Sanchez, 6625 Jade Avenue Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:41 p.m. (2) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments To Consider The Proposed Amendment Of The Following: Proposed Change: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z23-10) BDS Constructors, LLC D.B.A. MK Constructors To Change From "HDR" High-Density Residential (Formerly Referred To As "MF" Multiple Family) To "CR" (Formerly Referred To As "LC" Light Commercial) To Allow For The Development Of A Park And Ride Facility City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 16, 2024 2 Legal Description: 21.308-Acre Tract Or Parcel Of Land Being Out Of And Part Of The W. Kyle Survey, A-414, And Consisting Of All Of Lots 10-25, Block 27, A Portion Of Oleander, Violet, Gardenia, Camellia, Cox, & Daisy Streets, And A Portion Of Willow Drive, A Portion Of Blocks 25 & 26, And All Of Blocks 14, 15, & 16 Of The Palomar Addition, Section 1, An Unrecorded Subdivision Plat, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas The Public Will Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov. Any Person May Participate In The Public Hearing And Address The City Council The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m. Senior Planner Larry Badon appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned item. Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton 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 Doucet and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P.R. No. 23469 — A Resolution Approving The First Amended And Restated Agreement For Professional Services And Employment As Chief Executive Officer Of The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank, Proposed Resolution No. 23469 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. (2) P.R. No. 23494 — A Resolution Approving A Training Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For Tuition Reimbursement For Five (5) Port Arthur Resident High School Graduates Attending A 2- Year Associate Degree Program Not To Exceed $67,500.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5475-00- 00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23494 be adopted. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 16, 2024 3 Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet seconded by Councilmember Frank Proposed Resolution No. 23494 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. (3) P.R. No. 23495 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Utilize Pre-Employment Workforce Training Funds To Implement A 2024 Youth Employment Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $83,200.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5475-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 23495 be adopted. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom, Proposed Resolution No. 23495 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. (4) P.R. No. 23543 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Valero Services Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or Equipment Malfunction The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 23543 be adopted. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom Proposed Resolution No. 23543 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 23514, 23533 and 23550: Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Expense Reports (Al) Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany Hamilton: National League Of Cities Congressional Cities Conference Atlanta, GA City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 16, 2024 4 November 15 — 19, 2023 $3,906.54 B. Minutes — None C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 23458 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of One-Year Contracts For The Purchase Of Concrete Building Materials For The Public Works Streets Division With Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. And Modern Concrete & Materials Of Beaumont, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $250,000.00. Budgeted Funds Are Available In The Street Maintenance Account, 001-21-053-5316-00-70-000, And The Capital Improvement Fund Streets Program Account, 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000, Various Projects Proposed Resolution No. 23458 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-018. (3) P.R. No. 23532 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The Solco Group, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For Engineering And Design Services For The City Of Port Arthur's Driveway Reconstruction And Drainage Repairs At 101 H.O. Mills Boulevard In The Amount Of $38,448.00; Funding Is Available In Account No. 307-21- 049-8512-00-10-000, Project B00010, STRING- CON Proposed Resolution No. 23532 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-019. (5) P.R. No. 23538 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Engineer's Certificate Of Substantial Completion, Contractor's Certificate Of Warranty, Contractor's Affidavit Of Payments Of Debts And Claims, Contractor's Certificate Of Substantial Completion, And Final Payment Affidavit By AAA Asphalt Paving, Inc. Of Pinehurst, Texas For Port Arthur Transit's Dallas And Fort Worth Avenues Road Reconstruction Project And Authorizing The City Manager To Release The Retainage In The Amount Of $30,283.58; Funds Available In Account 401-70-530-8525-00-60-000, Project DR1P06 Proposed Resolution No. 23538 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-020. (6) P.R. No. 23544 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Global Drilling, Inc. Of Winnie, Texas, For The Atlanta Water Line Improvements Project, With A Total Projected Budgetary Amount Of $2,377,477.00; Funding Available In Account No. 405-40- 000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0019-CON Proposed Resolution No. 23544 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-021. (7) P.R. No. 23545 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase One 2024 4500 R/C Service Body Pickup Truck From Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep Of Grapevine, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract No. 601-19 And One 2024 MD6 Dump Truck From Bruckner Truck Sales Through H-GAC Contract No. HT06-20 For The Water Utilities Department For The Total Amount Not To Exceed $204,908.00. Funds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — January 16, 2024 5 Are Available In Capital Equipment Account No. 625-40- 000-8523-00-00-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23545 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-022. (8) P.R. No. 23547 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve Change Order No. 1 And Final And Accept The Project Completion Documents For The Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project Located At Railroad Avenue And Thomas Boulevard With Tanksco Inc. Of Fort Worth, Texas, And Release The Retainage In The Total Amount Of $44,048.25; Funding Is Available In Account No. 405-40- 000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0013-CON Proposed Resolution No. 23547 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-023. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (2) P.R. No. 23514 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Four (4) F-250 Pick Up Trucks For The Fire Department From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas Through TIPS USA 210907 In The Amount Of $275,295.51; Funding Is Available In Equipment Account Number 625-00-000-8523- 00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 23514 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23514 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-024. The caption of Resolution No. 24-024 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) F-250 PICK UP TRUCKS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM SILSBEE FORD OF SILSBEE, TEXAS THROUGH TIPS USA 210907 IN THE AMOUNT OF $275,295.51; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT NUMBER 625-00-000-8523-00-00-000 (4) P.R. No. 23533 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds And Water Parks Of Spring, Texas, Decreasing The Contract Amount By $20,992.74 To A New Contract Total Of $728,965.01 For The Construction Of A Playground At 1520 West TB Ellison Pkwy (Lakefront Park) On Pleasure Island City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 16, 2024 6 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 23533 be adopted. Pleasure Island Director George Davis appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23533 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-025. The caption of Resolution No. 24-025 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND KRAFTSMAN COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUNDS AND WATER PARKS OF SPRING, TEXAS, DECREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $20,992.74 TO A NEW CONTRACT TOTAL OF $728,965.01 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAYGROUND AT 1520 WEST TB ELLISON PKWY (LAKEFRONT PARK) ON PLEASURE ISLAND (9) P.R. No. 23550 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject Bids For The Rehabilitation Of Nineteen (19) Rental Units Owned By Tender Loving Care DBA As Legacy Community Development Corporation The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 23550 be adopted. Purchasing Director Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23550 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-026. The caption of Resolution No. 24-026 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REJECT BIDS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF NINETEEN (19) RENTAL UNITS OWNED BY TENDER LOVING CARE DBA AS LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 16, 2024 7 A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 23549 — A Resolution Honoring Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's Accomplishments (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23549 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-027. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-027 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-027 A RESOLUTION HONORING CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS) A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7226 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article VI (Finance), Division 2 (Purchases And Contracts) By Adding Section 2-287 (No Contact Period) To The Code Of Ordinances The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7226 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 24-04. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 24-04 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 24-04 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE VI (FINANCE), DIVISION 2 (PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS) BY ADDING SECTION 2-287 (NO CONTACT PERIOD) TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 7:16 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. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 16, 2024 8 I MAYOR PRO TEM TIFFANY HAMILTON ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD January 16, 2024. APPROVED: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 16, 2024 9