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Home My WebLink About(03) 10/24/2023 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — October 24, 2023 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Dr. Semien Queen 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, October 24, 2023 at 5:51 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle; 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 Pro Tern Tiffany Hamilton joined the Regular Meeting by zoom at 6:02 p.m. II. PROCLAMATIONS — None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers — None B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By The Port Arthur Chapter Of Top Ladies Of Distinction, Inc. Rose Chaisson and members of the Port Arthur Chapter Of Top Ladies Of Distinction, Inc. gave the above-mentioned presentation. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (11) P.R. 23391 — A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Donation From The Port Arthur Chapter Of Top Ladies Of Distinction, Inc. In The Amount Of $7,000.00 For The Purchase Of Park Benches For Booker T. Washington Park And El Vista Park The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23391 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-451. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 23-451 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-451 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE PORT ARTHUR CHAPTER OF TOP LADIES OF DISTINCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF _ PARK BENCHES FOR BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PARK AND EL VISTA PARK IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 6:00 P.M. (1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments Regarding The Proposed Disannexation Of 17.97 Acres Tract Of Land In The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port Arthur (Near West Port Arthur Road And Viterbo Road). Said Tract Of Land Is Legally Described As Tract 1-A, Replat Of Lots 1 & 2, Tract 1, Lot 3 Tract 2, Block 18, Range M, PALCO In Jefferson County, Texas This Is the First Public Hearing Held Pursuant To Chapter 43.142 Of The Local Government Code. A Detailed Map Of The Proposed Area To Be Disannexed, Is Also Available For Inspection At Port Arthur City Hall, 444 Fourth Street, Port Arthur, Texas Between The Hours Of 8:00 AM. And 5:00 P.M., Monday Through Friday And Continuously Online At www.portarthurtx.gov A Second Public Hearing Will Be Held On November 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Thereafter, The City Council Will Consider An Ordinance Formalizing The Disannexation Of Said Tract At Its Regular City Council Meeting On November 21, 2023 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m. The City Attorney 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. Page Prevost, 260 30th Street, California appeared before the City Council regarding the above-mentioned disannexation. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m. (2) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments To Consider The Proposed Abandonment Of The Following: A23-04 MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC For Approximately 1.988 Acres Of Land Consisting Of A 70' X 320' Dedicated And Improved Portion Of Street Right-Of-Way, Known As Austin Avenue, 60' X 600' Dedicated And Improved Portion Of Street Right-Of-Way, Known As 5th Street, 20' X 600' Portion Of Improved Alley Right-Of-Way Located In Blocks 109 And 110, Bounded By Waco Avenue And Fort Worth Avenue, Located In The Downtown Area Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas A Precise Drawing And Description Of The Proposed Abandonment Will Be Presented At The Public Hearing And Can Be Examined In The City Development Services Department, Port Arthur, Texas. The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 2 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 6:10 p.m. Senior Planner Larry Badon 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. Roosevelt Petry appeared before the City Council regarding the above-mentioned abandonment. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:21 p.m. (3) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments To Consider The Proposed Abandonment Of The Following: A23-05 MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC For Approximately 1.026-Acres Of Land Consisting Of A Dedicated And Improved Street Right-Of-Way, Known As Terminal Road, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas A Precise Drawing And Description Of The Proposed Abandonment Will Be Presented At The Public Hearing And Can Be Examined In The City Development Services Department, Port Arthur, Texas. The Public Will Also 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 6:21 p.m. Senior Planner Larry Badon 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 Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS (2) A Presentation By The Quasquicentennial Steering Committee And Celebration Team Representatives Regarding The Cultural Showcase And Upcoming Activities: Ms. Verna Rutherford, Ms. Pat Avery, Ms. Tammy Kotzur, Dr. Albert Thigpen, Dr. Sam Monroe, And Mr. Tom Neal Ms. Verna Rutherford, Ms. Pat Avery, Ms. Tammy Kotzur, Dr. Albert Thigpen, Dr. Sam Monroe, And Mr. Tom Neal gave the above-mentioned presentation. 1 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 3 (3) A Presentation By Sigma Engineers On The Status Of The Port Arthur 9th Avenue Health Department Renovation Project Sigma Engineers Representatives gave the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None E. Discussion (1) A Discussion Regarding The Status Of The Development Of A Water Park And Other Attractions At Pleasure Island (Requested By Councilmember Beckcom) Discussion was held with no action taken. (2) A Discussion Regarding Meeting Dates For The Port Arthur Coalition For Homeless Advisory Board (Requested By Councilmember Beckcom) Discussion was held with no action taken. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (17) P.R. 23408 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, In Which The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Joins The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Of Texas In Support Of The Tribes Of Texas Equal Fair Opportunity Act (Requested By Mayor Bartie) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23408 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-442. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 23-442 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-442 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, IN WHICH THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, JOINS THE ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE OF TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF THE TRIBES OF TEXAS EQUAL FAIR OPPORTUNITY ACT (REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE) III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 4 (3) A Discussion Regarding City Manager And Staff Responsiveness To Councilmember Inquiries/Requests (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) Discussion was held with no action taken. V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Councilmember Beckom reported the success of the Allied Health and Services ground breaking. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Items Al and Proposed Resolutions No. 23374, 23381, 23395 and 23397: Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Expense Reports (A2) City Manager Ronald Burton: International City / County Management Association Conference 2023 Austin, TX September 30 - October 3, 2023 $2,902.39 (A3) City Attorney Val Tizeno: Texas Municipal League Conference 2023 Dallas, TX October 3 - 6, 2023 $2,097.36 B. Minutes July 5, 2023 Special Meeting C. Resolutions (1) P.R. 23369 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With SETEX Construction Corporation Of Port Arthur, Texas For Emergency Water Leak Repair Services, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $500,000.00. Funding Is Available In Account Number 410- 40-215-5315-00-00-000., Water System Maintenance Proposed Resolution No. 23369 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-433. (3) P.R. 23375 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Thirty-Five (35) Portable Radios And Their P-25 Compliant Component Accessories For The Police Department From Motorola Solutions Of Houston, Texas, Through HGAC City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 5 1 Contract RA05-21, In The Amount Of $187,499.55; Funding Is Available In Account No. 149-13-630-5240-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23375 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-444. (4) P.R. 23377 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Second Year (First Renewal) To The Contract With Diamond Shine Building Services Of Nederland, Texas For Janitorial Services For The Police Department, Fire Administration And Municipal Court Building With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $68,676.00; Funding Available In Account 001-17-045-5312-00-30-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23377 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-445. (5) P.R. 23378 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment Of An Invoice From South East Texas Regional Planning Commission For Membership Dues In The Amount Of $29,284.40 For The Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2024. City Manager Contingency Account #001-01-005-5470-00- 10-000, Project # MA0036 Proposed Resolution No. 23378 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-446. (6) P.R. 23379 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase The Office Furniture For The New Health Department From Hernandez Office Solutions Of Nederland, Texas, Through Vizient Purchasing Contract No. #CE3374 As Part Of The Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program In The Amount Of $144,848.86. Funds Are Available In The Health Department's Account 307-21-049- 8512-00-10-000 Project Number B00006-OTH Proposed Resolution No. 23379 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-447. (8) P.R. 23383 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision To Authorize Various Emergency Water Leak Repairs By Global Drilling, Inc. Of Winnie, Texas In The Amount Of $98,600.00 And T. Johnson Industries Of Lumberton, Texas In The Amount Of $41,319.00 For The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $139,919.00. Funding Available In Water System Maintenance Account No. 410- 40-215-5315-00-00-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23383 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-448. (9) P.R. 23385 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Contract With Jet Aeration, LLC Of Vidor, Texas For Water/Sewer Leak Repair Services, Increasing The Contract Amount By $72,000.00 To A New Total Contract Amount Of $372,000.00 Due To Excessive Water Main Breaks. Funding Is Available In Utilities Account Numbers 410-40-215-5315-00-00-000, Water System Maintenance And 410-40-220-5313-00-00-000, Sewer System Maintenance Proposed Resolution No. 23385 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-449. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 6 (10) P.R. 23386 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase A 2023 John Deere 17G And A 2023 35G Compact Excavator From Shoppa's Farm Supply, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, Through BuyBoard Contract No. 685-22 For The Wastewater Distribution Division In The Total Amount Not To Exceed $84,399.32. Funds Are Available In Capital Equipment Account No. 625-40-000-8523-00-00-000, Equipment Proposed Resolution No. 23386 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-450. (12) P.R. 23393 — A Resolution Confirming The Uniform Tax Abatement Policy For A Two (2) Year Term Pursuant To Chapter 312 Of The Texas Property Code Proposed Resolution No. 23393 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-452. (14) P.R. 23396 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Third 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 $15,500.00 To A New Contract Total Of $212,905.00 And Extending The Contract Through November 30, 2024; Funding Is Available In Account No. 401-70-530-8512-00-60-000, Project# TR11430 Proposed Resolution No. 23398 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-453. (16) P.R. 23407 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A New Contract Agreement For Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services With Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC, For A Period Of Two (2) Years With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $16,000.00; Funding Available In Finance Department Account #001-07-015- 5420-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23407 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-454. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Item A. Travel Expense / Request Request For Pre-Approval Of Travel Pursuant To 78-269 (b)(8) Of The Code Of Ordinances (ORD 18-63) (A1) Mayor Thurman Bartie: National League Of Cities NLC City Summit Atlanta, GA November 14 - 19, 2023 $3,672.58 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Item (Al) was adopted. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 7 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Councilmembers Beckcom, Doucet and Lewis. Consent - Resolutions (7) P.R. 23381 — A Resolution Ratifying The Emergency Repairs To The Sanitary Sewer Between Chevy Chase Lane And Cobblestone Lane, For The Not To Exceed Amount Of $254,358.40 From Water Utilities Sewer System Maintenance Account No. 410-40-220-5313-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 23381 be adopted. Water Utilities Director and City Consultant Hani Tohme appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23381 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-455. The caption of Resolution No. 23-455 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-455 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE SANITARY SEWER BETWEEN CHEVY CHASE LANE AND COBBLESTONE LANE, FOR THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $254,358.40 FROM WATER UTILITIES SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT NO. 410-40- 220-5313-00-00-000 (2) P.R. 23374 — 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 The National Council For Community Development, Inc. DBA Grow America, For The Period Of November 30, 2023, Through November 29, 2024, In An Amount Not To Exceed $72,000.00; Funds Available In EDC Account Number 120-80-625-5420-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23374 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-456. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. 4 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 8 The caption of Resolution No. 23-456 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-456 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 THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC. DBA GROW AMERICA, FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023, THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2024, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,000.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN EDC ACCOUNT NUMBER 120-80- 625-5420-00-00-000 (13) P.R. 23395 — A Resolution Updating And Affirming The Investment Policies Of The City Of Port Arthur For The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 23395 be adopted. Finance Director Lynda Boswell and Ariel Gibbs appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23395 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-457. The caption of Resolution No. 23-457 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-457 A RESOLUTION UPDATING AND AFFIRMING THE INVESTMENT POLICIES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR (15) P.R. 23397 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For The Valero Community Investment Grant For Park Improvements And Enhancements The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 23397 be adopted. Parks and Recreation Director Chandra Alpough appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 9 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23397 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-458. The caption of Resolution No. 23-458 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-458 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For The Valero Community Investment Grant For Park Improvements And Enhancements B. Ordinances (4) P.O. No. 7187 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2023 And Ending September 30, 2024, By Increasing The General Fund Administration By $195,000.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7187 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 23-47. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-47 reads as follows: IORDINANCE NO. 23-47 I AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, BY INCREASING THE GENERAL FUND ADMINISTRATION BY $195,000.00 A. Resolutions (1) P.R. 23361 — A Resolution Authorizing A Payment To H&P Engineering And Construction In The Amount Of $194,863.50 As It Pertains To The Developer Participation Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And H&P Engineering & Construction, Inc. Contingent On A Budget Amendment - Account No. 001-01-005-5470-00-10-000, Project MA0037 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23361 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-459. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 10 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 23-459 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-459 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT TO H&P ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $194,863.50 AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND H&P ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. CONTINGENT ON A BUDGET AMENDMENT - ACCOUNT NO. 001-01- 005-5470-00-10-000, PROJECT MA0037 (2) P.R. 23402 — A Resolution Appointing A Member To The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur For A Five-year Term Ending On October 30, 2028 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 23402 be adopted. Councilmember Frank nominated Tierany DeCuir for appointment. Councilmember Beckcom nominated Rosiland Queen for appointment. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23402 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-460. The caption of Resolution No. 23-460 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-460 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM ENDING ON OCTOBER 30, 2028 (3) P.R. 23409 — A Resolution Amending Article VI Of The Articles Of Incorporation Of The Port Arthur Housing Finance Corporation And Appointing Members To The Housing Finance Corporation Board Of Directors The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 23409 be adopted. Councilmember Beckcom nominated Robert Reid for appointment. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 11 Councilmember Lewis nominated Wanda Bodden for appointment. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23409 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-461. The caption of Resolution No. 23-461 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-461 A RESOLUTION AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE PORT ARTHUR HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7177 — An Ordinance Amending Subsections (3) And (5) Of Section 78-187 (e) (2) Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Special Leaves Of Absence The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7177 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-48. 4 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-48 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-48 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (3) AND (5) OF SECTION 78-187 (E) (2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO SPECIAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE (2) P.O. No. 7185 — An Ordinance Amending Section 78-31 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To The Definition Of Immediate Family To Add Provisions To Include Grandparents And Grandchildren The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7185 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 23-49. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 12 Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-49 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-49 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 78-31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DEFINITION OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY TO ADD PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN (3) P.O. No. 7186 — An Ordinance Declaring An Intent Of The City To Reimburse Itself From Proceeds Of Certificates Of Obligation Expected To Be Issued By The City For Certain Original Expenditures Paid In Connection With The City's Financing Of Certain Streets, Drainage, Animal Control, Fire, Water And Wastewater Projects The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7186 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-50. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-50 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-50 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN INTENT OF THE CITY TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FROM PROCEEDS OF CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY FOR CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S FINANCING OF CERTAIN STREETS, DRAINAGE, ANIMAL CONTROL, FIRE, WATER AND WASTEWATER PROJECTS (5) P.O. No. 7188 — An Ordinance Amending Article XXII [Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (YAC)] Section 14-683 [Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Members] Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances By Decreasing The Number Of Members For The Youth Advisory Council From Twenty-seven (27) Members To Twenty-One (21) Members The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7188 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-51. I City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 13 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-51 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-51 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXII [PORT ARTHUR YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)] SECTION 14-683 [PORT ARTHUR YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) MEMBERS] OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES BY DECREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS FOR THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL FROM TWENTY-SEVEN (27) MEMBERS TO TWENTY-ONE (21) MEMBERS IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:29 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 October 24, 2023. APPROVED: . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 24, 2023 14