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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(04) 11/07/2023 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — November 7, 2023 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Frank 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, November 7, 2023 at 9:32 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Tiffany Hamilton; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Doneane Beckcom, Harold Doucet, Thomas Kinlaw, III. 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. II. PROCLAMATIONS - None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Phyllis Baker And Sheila Norwood Regarding The Middle Passage Ceremony And Historical Port Marker Phyllis Baker, 1618 Beckner Drive, and Sheila Norwood, 3125 15th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. (2) Gloria Sanchez Regarding Drainage At Jade Avenue Gloria Sanchez, 6625 Jade Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. Assistant City Manager Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 9:00 AM (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 Second 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 A.M. And 5:00 P.M., Monday Through Friday And Continuously Online At www.portarthurtx.gov 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 10:01 a.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. No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item. Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:06 a.m. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By The Greater Port Arthur Chamber Of Commerce President Pat Avery Regarding A Certificate Of Commendation Presented At The Pleasure Island Disc Golf Course Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Parks and Recreation Director Chandra Alpough gave the above-mentioned presentation. (2) A Presentation By Burditt Consultants, Inc. Of Conroe Regarding the Parks Master Plan Burditt Consultants Representative Paul Howards gave the above-mentioned presentation. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions i (10) P.R. 23406 — A Resolution Approving And Adopting A Parks And Recreation Master Plan To Promote And Improve The Quality Of Life For The Citizens Of Port Arthur, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23406 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 23-462. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 23-462 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-462 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS B. Presentations (3) A Presentation By The Police Department Regarding Activities At Prince Hall Including Number Of Calls And Arrest (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) City Council Minutes Regular Meeting - November 7, 2023 2 The above-mentioned presentation was moved to the next regular meeting. (4) A Presentation By HUD Regarding Residential Requirements And Penalties For Non-Compliance At Prince Hall (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) The above-mentioned presentation was moved to the next regular meeting. (5) A Presentation By Human Resources Regarding Vacancies And The Filling Of Said Positions Internally Vs. Externally (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) Human Resource Director Trameka Williams gave the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None E. Discussion (1) To Discuss The Conduct Of City Council Meetings (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) Discussion was held with no action taken. (2) A Discussion Regarding City Policies And Procedures For The Distribution Of Public Information, Improving Council And Community Relations, And Dispelling Misinformation (Requested By Councilmember Frank) Discussion was held with no action taken. V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Mayor Bartie announced that an Opioid Abuse Meeting will be held on November 16 2023. Mayor Pro Tern encouraged citizens to get out and vote. Councilmember Lewis did the same. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Items Al and Proposed Resolutions No. 23410, 23413, 23421 and 23424: Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Expense Reports City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 3 (A2) Mayor Pro Tern Tiffany Hamilton: International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Conference 2023 Dallas, TX September 17 — September 20, 2023 $2,633.87 (A3) Councilmember Willie Lewis: Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) Conference 2023 Houston, TX October 10 — October 13, 2023 $1,670.01 (A4) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) Conference 2023 Houston, TX October 10 — October 13, 2023 $1,654.85 (A5) Councilmember Donald Frank: Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) Conference 2023 Houston, TX October 10 — October 13, 2023 $1,695.99 B. Minutes July 10, 2023 Regular Meeting July 18, 2023 Regular Meeting C. Resolutions 4 (1) P.R. 23309 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Ballow Builders Inc. Of Garrison, Texas For Bus Stop Construction At Various Locations In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Not To Exceed $120,296.50. Funding Is Available In Account 401-70-530- 8525-00-60-000. Project TR11316 CAP.00O Proposed Resolution No. 23309 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-463. (2) P.R. 23357 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC. For Professional Services As Project Engineer Of The Atlanta Water Line Replacement Project, With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $65,550.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, WS0019 Proposed Resolution No. 23357 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-464. (3) P.R. 23360 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 01 To The Contract With Signature Group Of Port Neches, Texas For Mold Remediation And Repairs At The Sabine Pass Community Center In The Amount Of $9,996.00 To A New Contract Total Of $52,438.00. Funds Available In 001-15-043-5312- 00-20-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23360 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-465. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 4 (4) P.R. 23376 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Elite Contractors & Equipment, LTD, Of Kirbyville, Texas, To Modify The Fish Cleaning Station, Add Rubber Bumpers And Remove Alternates 1 And 2 At The Sabine Pass Boat Ramp Improvement Project In Sabine Pass, Texas For A Deduction In The Amount Of $65,058.00. Funding Is Available In Capital Improvements Project Account 152-60-415-8525-00-00-000; Project No PR0007- CON; And American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Account 169- 07-015-8525-00-40-000, Project No. ARP013 Proposed Resolution No. 23376 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-466. (5) P.R. 23380 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Books, Audio Books, And Processing Services From Ingram Library Services, LLC Of Atlanta, Georgia Through Texas SmartBuy Contract No. 715-M2 In An Amount Not To Exceed $55,000.00. Funds Are Available In Library Account No. 001-27-071-5218-00-20-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23380 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-467. (6) P.R. 23388 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 And Accept The Project Completion Documents For The El Vista Sewer Force Main Replacement Project With AIIco, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas, And Release The Retainage In The Amount Of $109,859.83; Funding For The Project Is Available In Account No. 405-40- I000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0007-CON Proposed Resolution No. 23388 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-468. (7) P.R. 23389 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Seventeen (17) Portable Radios And Eleven (11) Mobile Radios With Accessories For The Fire Department From Motorola Solutions Of Houston, Texas Through HGAC Contract RA05-15, In The Amount Of $182,416.24; Funding Is Available In Equipment Account Number 149-13-630- 5240-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23389 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-469. (8) P.R. 23394 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept Close Out Documents Submitted By Boss Construction Services, LLC, Of Baytown, Texas And Approve The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $7,719.75 For The Sidewalk Repairs At Various Parks Project. Funding Is Available In The Parks Project Account Number 105-13- 033-5470-00-40-000. Project No. CD7104-GRE-OCS Proposed Resolution No. 23394 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-470. (9) P.R. 23398 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter In A Five-Year Rental Service Agreement With Cintas Corporation Of Cincinnati, Ohio, Through Omnia Partners For Uniforms And Uniform Maintenance For The Not-To- Exceed Annual Amount Of $36,816.00. Funds Are Available In Various Departmental Accounts Listed City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 5 Proposed Resolution No. 23398 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-471. (13) P.R. 23416 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Engineering Services Contract With CP&Y DBA STV Inc. For The Water Purification Plant Electrical Improvement Project Phase 1, With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $226,500.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, WS0020 Proposed Resolution No. 23416 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-472. (14) P.R. 23417 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Soutex Surveyors & Engineers, For Professional Services As Project Engineer Of The Dryden Road Waterline Hwy 347 Crossing Project, With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $38,700.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, WS0026 Proposed Resolution No. 23417 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-473. (17) P.R. 23425 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With DRC Construction LLC Of Beaumont, Texas For Site Preparation, And New Construction Of Three (3) Homes In The Total Amount Of $618,125.00 Which Includes A Contingency Amount Of $15,000.00 From Account No. 105-13-033-5470-00-40-000 Project No. CD5118, 108-13-033-5470 & 5422-00-40-000, Project No. HE2202 AND HE2204 Proposed Resolution No. 23425 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-474. (18) P.R. 23438 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Letter Of Engagement With Pattillo, Brown And Hill, LLP, As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $120,000.00 For The Year Ending September 30, 2022. Finance Department Account #001-07-015-5420-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23438 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-475. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Item B. Travel Expense Reports (A1) Mayor Thurman Bartie: Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) Conference 2023 Houston, TX October 10 — October 13, 2023 $2,054.60 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Item. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Item Al was adopted. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 6 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Consent - Resolutions (11) P.R. 23410 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Soutex Surveyors & Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas For Professional Engineering Services Associated With Drainage Improvements For Rice Farm Road In The Amount Of $124,000.00. Funds Are Available In CIP Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000, Project No. ST5003 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 23410 be adopted. City Engineer John Canatella appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23410 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-476. The caption of Resolution No. 23-476 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-476 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SOUTEX SURVEYORS & ENGINEERS OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR RICE FARM ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN CIP ACCOUNT NO. 307-21- 053-8517-00-10-000, PROJECT NO. ST5003 (12) P.R. 23413 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A 3rd Contract With The Center For Transportation And The Environment (CTE) Of Atlanta, Georgia To Function As The Project Manager For The Deployment Of Port Arthur Transit's Four (4) Zero-Emission Buses In An Amount Not To Exceed $199,000.00; Funds Available In Account 401-70-530-8523-00-60-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23413 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 23-477. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 7 Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 23-477 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-477 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 3RD CONTRACT WITH THE CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT (CTE) OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA TO FUNCTION AS THE PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT'S FOUR (4) ZERO-EMISSION BUSES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $199,000.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 401-70-530-8523-00-60-000 (15) P.R. 23421 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase One (1) Gradall XL3100 4X2 Series V For The Public Works Drainage Division From Associated Supply Company, Inc. Of Houston, Texas, Through The BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. 685-22, With A Total Budgetary Impact Amount Of $497,523.00. Funding Is Available From Account No. 625-21-000-8523-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23421 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 23-478. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 23-478 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-478 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE (1) GRADALL XL3100 4X2 SERIES V FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DRAINAGE DIVISION FROM ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, THROUGH THE BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM, CONTRACT NO. 685- 22, WITH A TOTAL BUDGETARY IMPACT AMOUNT OF $497,523.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FROM ACCOUNT NO. 625-21-000- 8523-00-00-000 (16) P.R. 23424 — A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Donation From Cheniere Energy, Inc. In The Amount Of $50,000.00. For A Dog Park On Roosevelt Park The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 8 Tern Hamilton and seconded byCouncilmember The motion was made by Mayor Pro Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 23424 be adopted. Parks and Recreation Director Chandra Alpough appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23424 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-479. The caption of Resolution No. 23-479 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-479 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. FOR A DOG PARK ON ROOSEVELT PARK A. Resolutions (1) P.R. 23392 — A Resolution Ratifying Emergency Centrifuge Repairs At The Water Purification Plant By Centrifuge & Pump Service Of Stone Mountain, Georgia In The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $99,173.40. Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Equipment Maintenance Account No. 410-40- 210-5318-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23392 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 23-480. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 23-480 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-480 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING EMERGENCY CENTRIFUGE REPAIRS AT THE WATER PURIFICATION PLANT BY CENTRIFUGE & PUMP SERVICE OF STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA IN THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $99,173.40. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN WATER UTILITIES EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-210- 5318-00-00-000 (2) P.R. 23405 — A Resolution Appointing Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (YAC) (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton) City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 9 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23405 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. (3) P.R. 23411 — A Resolution Casting Votes For The Board Of Directors Of The Jefferson Central Appraisal District For The Term Ending December 31, 2024 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23411 be adopted. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Doucet to cast 178 votes for nominee Kenneth Marks. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Councilmember Lewis. Proposed Resolution No. 23411 was adopted, with the name Kenneth Marks included, becoming Resolution No. 23-481. The caption of Resolution No. 23-481 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-481 A RESOLUTION CASTING VOTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 (4) P.R. 23412 — A Resolution Casting Votes For The Board Of Directors Of The Orange County Appraisal District For The Term Ending December 31, 2024 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 23412 be adopted. All votes were allocated to nominee Wayne Sparrow. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Councilmember Lewis. Proposed Resolution No. 23412 was adopted, with the name Wayne Sparrow included, becoming Resolution No. 23-481. The caption of Resolution No. 23-482 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 10 RESOLUTION NO. 23-482 A RESOLUTION CASTING VOTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 (5) P.R. 23419 — A Resolution Appointing Members To The Port Arthur Housing Finance Corporation Board Of Directors The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23419 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. (6) P.R. 23420 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject All Proposals For The Leasing Of Two Buildings Inside The Gated Pleasure Island Marina And Authorizing The Purchasing Division To Re-Advertise Leasing The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23420 be adopted. Susie Charifas, 806 Southwind The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:41 p.m. and reconvened their meeting at 12:51 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. Crystal Middlecroft, 311 Row Way, Nederland, Texas Paul Viera, 3701 Russell, Groves, Texas Drake Thibodeaux Donald Hurn, 395 Berry Road, Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Simien Queen The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom to reject all bids and not rebid. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to reject all bids and not rebid: Councilmember Beckcom "Yes" Councilmember Doucet "Yes" Councilmember Frank "No" Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton "No" Councilmember Kinlaw "No" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Mayor Bartie "No" The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to reject all bids and not rebid: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 11 Councilmember Beckcom "No" Councilmember Doucet "No" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Kinlaw "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "No" Mayor Bartie "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 23420 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-483 The caption of Resolution No. 23-483 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-483 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REJECT ALL PROPOSALS FOR THE LEASING OF TWO BUILDINGS INSIDE THE GATED PLEASURE ISLAND MARINA AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING DIVISION TO RE-ADVERTISE LEASING (7) P.R. 23426 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Allco, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For The El Vista Drainage Improvement Project For The Amount Of $11,209,454.68. Funds Are Available In The Hazard Mitigation Grant Account No. 154-00-000-8515-00-10-000 And The Community Development Block Grant DR Account No. 148-00-000- 8515-00-10-000. Project No. DR1P02 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23426 be adopted. Addurra CEO Craig Taffaro appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23426 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-484. The caption of Resolution No. 23-484 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-484 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ALLCO, LLC, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE EL VISTA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE AMOUNT OF $11,209,454.68. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT ACCOUNT NO. 154-00-000-8515-00-10- 000 AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 12 BLOCK GRANT DR ACCOUNT NO. 148-00-000- 8515-00-10-000. PROJECT NO. DR1P02 (8) P.R. 23427 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With AlIco, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Port Acres Drainage Improvement Project For The Amount Of $34,891,106.81. Funds Are Available In The Hazard Mitigation Grant Account No. 154-00-000-8515-00-10-000 And The Community Development Block Grant DR Account No. 148-00-000- 8515-00-10-000. Project No. DR1P03 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 23427 be adopted. Addurra CEO Craig Taffaro appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23427 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-485. The caption of Resolution No. 23-485 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-485 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ALLCO, LLC, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE PORT ACRES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE AMOUNT OF $34,891,106.81. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT ACCOUNT NO. 154-00-000-8515-00-10- 000 AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DR ACCOUNT NO. 148-00-000- 8515-00-10-000. PROJECT NO. DR1P03 (9) P.R. 23444 — A Resolution Authorizing The November 21, 2023 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting Date To Be Rescheduled To November 28, 2023 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23444 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to reject all bids and not rebid: Councilmember Beckcom "Yes" Councilmember Doucet "No" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton "Yes" City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 13 Councilmember Kinlaw "No" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Mayor Bartie "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 23444 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-486. The caption of Resolution No. 23-486 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-486 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NOVEMBER 21, 2023 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING DATE TO BE RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 28, 2023 (10) P.R. 23445 — A Resolution Appointing And / Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23445 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. IA. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7173 — An Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance No 17- 08 In Its Entirety As It Pertains To The Juvenile Curfew Ordinance As Delineated In Section 62-101 To 62-106 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur In Response To House Bill 1819, Effective Immediately The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tiffany Hamilton and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7173 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-52. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-52 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-52 AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO 17-08 IN ITS ENTIRETY AS IT PERTAINS TO THE JUVENILE CURFEW ORDINANCE AS DELINEATED IN SECTION 62-101 TO 62-106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR IN RESPONSE TO HOUSE BILL 1819, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 14 (2) P.O. No. 7189 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Vehicles, Heavy Equipment And Minor Equipment By A Public Online Auction Through Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7189 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-53. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-53 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-53 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND MINOR EQUIPMENT BY A PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION THROUGH RENE BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC. (3) P.O. No. 7190 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Amending Chapter 106-Traffic, Article III — Specific Street Regulations, Division 4-Speed, Section 106-143 — Speed On State And Federal Highways Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Establish The Permanent Maximum Prima Facie Speed Limit Along The North- And Southbound Lanes Along United States Route 69 From The Northernmost City Limits (Milepost 13.074) To The United States Route 69/State Highway 73 Interchange (Milepost 17.127); Authorizing The Posting Of Proper Signs; Repealing Conflicting Ordinances; Containing A Savings Clause; Prescribing A Penalty Of Not Less Than One Dollar ($1.00) Nor More Than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) For Each Violation Thereof; And Providing For The Publication And Effective Date Thereof The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tiffany Hamilton and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7190 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-54. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-54 reads as follows: I City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 15 ORDINANCE NO. 23-54 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 106-TRAFFIC, ARTICLE III — SPECIFIC STREET REGULATIONS, DIVISION 4- SPEED, SECTION 106-143 — SPEED ON STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHWAYS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH THE PERMANENT MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ALONG THE NORTH- AND SOUTHBOUND LANES ALONG UNITED STATES ROUTE 69 FROM THE NORTHERNMOST CITY LIMITS (MILEPOST 13.074) TO THE UNITED STATES ROUTE 69/STATE HIGHWAY 73 INTERCHANGE (MILEPOST 17.127); AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF PROPER SIGNS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) NOR MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF (4) P.O. No. 7206 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Amending Chapter 106-Traffic, Article III —Specific Street Regulations, Division 4-Speed, Section 106-143 —Speed On State And Federal Highways Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Establish The Permanent Maximum Prima Facie Speed Limit Along The North- And Southbound Lanes Along State Highway 87 From Milepost 5.400 To Milepost 14.271; Authorizing The Posting Of Proper Signs; Repealing Conflicting Ordinances; Containing A Savings Clause; Prescribing A Penalty Of Not Less Than One Dollar ($1.00) Nor More Than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) For Each Violation Thereof; And Providing For The Publication And Effective Date Thereof The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7206 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-55. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-55 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-55 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 106-TRAFFIC, ARTICLE III — SPECIFIC STREET REGULATIONS, DIVISION 4- City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 16 SPEED, SECTION 106-143 —SPEED ON STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHWAYS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH THE PERMANENT MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ALONG THE NORTH- AND SOUTHBOUND LANES ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 87 FROM MILEPOST 5.400 TO MILEPOST 14.271; AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF PROPER SIGNS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) NOR MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF (5) P.O. No. 7207 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Closing, Vacating, Abandoning, And Conveying Approximately 1.989 Acres Of Land Consisting Of Portions Of Improved And Dedicated Public Rights-Of-Way, Known As Austin Avenue, 5th Street, And Adjacent Alleys, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Deed Without Warranty; Providing That This Ordinance Shall Be Cumulative; Repealing All Ordinances To The Extent They Are In Conflict; Providing For Severability; And Declaring An Effective Date. A23-04 (Motiva Enterprises, LLC) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7207 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-56. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-56 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-56 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, CLOSING, VACATING, ABANDONING, AND CONVEYING APPROXIMATELY 1.989 ACRES OF LAND CONSISTING OF PORTIONS OF IMPROVED AND DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, KNOWN AS AUSTIN AVENUE, 5TH STREET, AND ADJACENT ALLEYS, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED WITHOUT WARRANTY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES TO THE EXTENT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 17 SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A23-04 (MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC) (6) P.O. No. 7208 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Closing, Vacating, Abandoning, And Conveying A 1.026-Acre Portion Of An Improved Dedicated Public Right- Of-Way, Known As Terminal Road, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Deed Without Warranty; Providing That This Ordinance Shall Be Cumulative; Repealing All Ordinances To The Extent They Are In Conflict; Providing For Severability; And Declaring An Effective Date A 23-05 (Motiva Enterprises, LLC) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tiffany Hamilton and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7208 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-57. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. I The caption of Ordinance No. 23-57 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-57 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, CLOSING, VACATING, ABANDONING, AND CONVEYING A 1.026-ACRE PORTION OF AN IMPROVED DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, KNOWN AS TERMINAL ROAD, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED WITHOUT WARRANTY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES TO THE EXTENT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE A 23-05 (MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC) IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice Or Consultation From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/Or Pending Claims, Contracts, Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 18 (2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Within The Corporate Limits Of Port Arthur (3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property On Pleasure Island (4) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospect In The City Of Port Arthur The City Council recessed their meeting at 2:40 P.M. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 4:01 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw 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 Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 4:02 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 November 7, 2023. APPROVED: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 7, 2023 19