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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 04, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM DONEANE BECKCOM, City of CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARI WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. n r I rt h u r TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD JAMES M.BLACK HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR. Tc zas INTERIM CITY ATTORNEI" THOMAS KINLAW,III DONALD FRANK,SR. AGENDA City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:30 P.M . CT The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday, June 4, 2024 At 5:30 P.M. CT, 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: 860 8744 6646 And Passcode: 545902 (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 Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur June 4, 2024 5:30 PM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Everfield Councilmember Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Frank, Sr. City Manager Burton, CPM City Secretary Bellard, TRMC Interim City Attorney Black Police Chief Duriso Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Shane Jennings On Behalf Of The Saltwater Anglers League Of Texas (SALT) Regarding Pleasure Island Cleanup (2) Greg Benson Regarding Experience B. Presentations — None C. City Manager's Staff Reports (1) A Staff Report By Judith Smith, Health Director Regarding A Partnership With The City of Port Arthur Health Department And Baptist Hospital, For A Women's Clinic Within The Port Arthur Health Facility AGENDA JUNE 4, 2024 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED (2) A Staff Report Regarding An Update On The Repairs To The Restrooms Located At The H. 0. Mills Operation Center D. Employee Recognition — None E. Correspondence — None F. Discussions (1) A Discussion Regarding The Status Of Vehicles Undergoing Repairs By The City Garage, Number Of Vehicles By Department And The Extended Hours Allotted To Expedite The Repairs (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) (2) A Discussion Regarding The Number Of Active And Inactive Fire Hydrants And The Insurance Services Office (ISO) Fire Score (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (3) A Discussion Regarding The Infrastructure Of Downtown Port Arthur (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) 9 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. (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 (Z24-04) To Consider A Replat Request To Change From "HDR" High Density Residential To Heavy Industrial "HI" To Allow For A Laydown Yard For Industrial Projects Legal Description: For 34.13-Acres Of Land Replat Of Part Of Lots 5 & 6, BLK 2, Range "0" Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision City Of 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 0 AGENDA JUNE 4, 2024 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; (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 3 AGENDA JUNE 4, 2024 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 Expense Reports — None B. Minutes — None C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 23730 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Fire Department Structural Firefighting Personal Protective (PPE) Clothing From Casco Industries, Inc. Of Laporte, Texas Under BuyBoard Contract No. 698-23, With A Projected Capital Budgetary Impact Of $90,075.00; Funding Is Available In Account No. 001-19- 047-8522-00-30-000 (2) P.R. No. 23739 — A Resolution Establishing A Special Event Known As The 2024 Juneteenth Festivities, Designating Barbara Jacket Park As The Entertainment Area, Naming The Willie Carter Outreach Center As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement For The Established Event As Provided In Chapter 90 (Special Events) Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances (3) P.R. No. 23743—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Steven Moore, A Medical Laboratory Technologist,To Provide Contract Services For The City's Laboratory, Account Number 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000, Other Contractual Account. Funds In The Amount Of $30,000.00 Were Budgeted In The FY 2024 Budget And The Proposed FY 2025 4 AGENDA JUNE 4, 2024 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (4) P.R. No. 23749—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SCS Engineers Of Houston, Texas, To Install Nine (9) Gas Probes And Plug And Abandon An Existing Gas Probe At The City Of Port Arthur Landfill And Prepare A Permit Modification For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $89,880.00. Funds Are Available In Public Works Department Landfill Division — Professional Services Account Number 403-50-320-5420-00-00-000 (5) P.R. No. 23761 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Replace The Port Acres Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier 402 Inlet Sluice Gate By IPS Pump Services Of Houston, Texas, With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $26,667.00; Funding Is Available In Water Utility Account No. 410-40-225-5318-00-00-000, Equipment Maintenance (6) P.R. No. 23766—A Resolution In Support Of The Port Arthur Offshore Wind Hub On Pleasure Island To Be Produced By Diligence Offshore Services LLC (7) P.R. No. 23768 — A Resolution Establishing A Special Event Known As The 2024 Juneteenth Alumni Softball Tournament, Designating SSGT. Lucian Adams Park And The Surrounding Areas As The Entertainment Area, Naming The Port Arthur Alumni Softball Group As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement For The Established Event As Provided In Chapter 90 (Special Events) Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances (8) P.R. No. 23769 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Map Amendment For 1.437 Acres Of Land Being Out Of The Vista Village Subdivision, Jefferson County, Texas. (Northeast Of Terrace Avenue And Southwest Of Linkwood Street) Z24-05 — Open Book Real Estate Investments 5 AGENDA JUNE 4, 2024 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (9) P.R. No. 23773 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Three (3) Pintle Hitch Equipment Trailers For The Water Utilities Department From Holt Truck Centers Of Houston, Texas, Through BuyBoard Contract # 687-22 In The Total Amount Of $34,760.28. Funds Are Available In Account No. 625-40-000-8522- 00-00-000, Equipment (10) P.R. No. 23774 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Exercise Equipment For The Health Department From Risher Fitness Equipment Inc. Of Houston, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract Number 665-22 In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $34,158.00. Funds Available From Health Department Capital Improvement Account No. 307-21-049-8512-10-000, Project No. B0006.OTH (11) P.R. No. 23775 — A Resolution Approving The Contract Amendment Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, RLSS-Local Public Health Services, By Revising The Statement Of Work, The State And Federal Funding Amounts, The Final Report Due Dates, And Updating Terms And Conditions, And Contract Affirmations (12) P.R. No. 23776 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract Between The Department Of State Health Services And The City Of Port Arthur To Implement A Heart And Stroke Prevention Innovative Program. The Total Of This Grant Will Not Exceed $170,000.00 And Will Expire August 31, 2025. No City Match Is Required (13) P.R. No. 23777—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Baptist Hospitals Of Southeast Texas And The City Of Port Arthur Health Department To Establish A Women's Clinic At The Health Department's Site 6 AGENDA JUNE 4, 2024 VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED (14) P.R. No. 23778 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Elite Contractors And Equipment, LTD, Of Kirbyville, Texas, For The Sabine Pass Mechanic Street And South 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project, To Remove Seven Concrete Driveways And Replace Them With Flex Base Driveways Decreasing The Contract Amount Of $2,565,230.00 By $23,171.00 To The New Contract Amount Of $2,542,059.00. Funding Is Available In The Capital Improvement Street Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000 ($19,604.32) And TXDOT Account No. 161-07-015-8517-00-60-000 ($2,374,625.68) Project No. ST1P9O.CON (15) P.R. No. 23780 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment From Casco Industries, Inc. Of Laporte, Texas Under BuyBoard Contract No. 698-23, With A Projected Capital Budgetary Impact Of $49,530.00; Funding Is Available In Account No. 001-19-047-8522- 00-30-000 (16) P.R. No. 23781 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Vortex Services LLC, For The Rehabilitation Of The Houston Avenue & West Lakeshore Drive Lift Station Through BuyBoard Contract No. 731-24 In The Total Amount Not To Exceed $134,207.36; Funds Are Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516- 00-00-000, WS0017 (17) P.R. No. 23782 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Final Change Order No. 4 For Final Reconciliation Of Quantities, Increasing The Contract Amount By $703.95 To A New Contract Amount Of $1,768,727.95, Accepting The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Affidavit Of Guarantee And Affidavit Of Final Payment And Release, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Certificate Of Acceptance For The Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation Contract No. 1 By King Solutions, LLC Of Houston, Texas And Authorizing The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $88,438.20 From Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00- 000, Project No. WS-0006-CON AGENDA JUNE 4, 2024 VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED (18) P.R. No. 23783 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision For The Emergency Repair (Change Order No. 4) To The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project With Allco, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas, For An Increase Amount Of $389,801.00 To A New Total Contract Amount Of $67,840,265.43 Funding Is Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0023 (19) P.R. No. 23785 — A Resolution Approving Amendment 3 To The Contract Between The Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services (DFPS) And The City Of Port Arthur Nurse Family Partnership Program To Update The Contract Grant Manager, The Uniform Terms And Conditions, And The Grant Supplemental And Special Conditions (20) P.R. No. 23787 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Computers And Related Equipment From Dell Marketing, L.P. Through The Texas Department Of Information Resources Purchasing Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $32,467.83. Funding Budgeted In Information Technology Account 001-09-023- 5241-00-10-000 (21) P.R. No. 23789 — A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of A Permit For Delman Circus Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article 3, Division 2 Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 23788 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember Frank) (2) P.R. No. 23793 —A Resolution Appointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Advisory Commission (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) 8 AGENDA JUNE 4, 2024 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED B. Ordinances — Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 7250 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The Zoning From High Density Residential To Heavy Industrial On Approximately A 34.13-Acre Tract Of Land Being Out Of Port Arthur Land Company, And Consisting Of Part Of Lots 5 & 6, Block 2, Range "D", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of Any Provision Of This Ordinance Shall Be Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And Shall Be Punished By A Fine Not Exceeding $2,000.00, As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, And Each Day Which Violation Is Permitted To Exist Shall Constitute A Separate And Distinct Offense.); And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date Z24-04 — Gipson Commercial Properties (2) P.O. No. 7251 — An Ordinance Updating The Official Map Of The City Of Port Arthur To Confirm The Official Corporate Boundaries And Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)/Industrial District Of Port Arthur, Texas; Providing For Maintenance And Filing Of The Official MapAnd Related Matters IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING *************************************************** 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 5, 2024. 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 *************************************************** i 9 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 Reauestino 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. This is an abridged version of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances Article II, Sec. 2-75(a).