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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 02, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 5_30 PMTHURMAN BILL BARTIE, MAYOR RONALD BURTON, CPM DONEANE BECKCOM, CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARY WILLIE BAE LEWIS, JR. TIFFANY L. HAMILTON EVERFIELD JAMES M. BLACK HAROLD L. DOUCET, SR. INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS KINLAW, III DONALD FRANK, SR. AGENDA City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2024 5:30 P.M. CT The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday, July 2, 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: 883 2209 5910 And Passcode: 016470 (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 1 City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur July 2, 2024 5:30 PM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie _____ Mayor Pro Tem 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) Patricia Parker And Concerned Citizens Regarding The State Of The City (2) Richard And Claudette Bowden Regarding The Port Arthur Youth Tennis Club (3) Charles Linton Of The Aqua Clean USA LLC Regarding Jump Starting A Business And Employing Locals From Port Arthur (4) Phillip Cupples Regarding Electrical Inspections 2 AGENDA JULY 2, 2024 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS – CONTINUED B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Budget Book Photo Contest Award (2) A Presentation By Burditt Consultants, Inc. Regarding The Adams Park Sports Complex Master Plan C. City Manager’s Staff Reports – None D. Employee Recognition – None E. Correspondence – None F. Discussions (1) A Discussion Regarding Maintenance Schedule For The Wayfinding Signs (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) (2) A Discussion Regarding Operation Of Pleasure Island (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) (3) A Discussion Regarding Appropriation Of Capital Improvement Street Fund (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) 3 AGENDA JULY 2, 2024 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 (Z24-05) To Change From “NS” Neighborhood Services To “LDR” Low-Density Residential For The Development Of Single-Family Homes Legal Description: For 1.437 Acres Of Land Being Out Of The Vista Village Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. (Northeast Of Terrance Avenue And Southwest Of Linkwood Street) 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 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; 4 AGENDA JULY 2, 2024 V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) – CONTINUED (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 (1) P.R. No. 23729 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Soutex Surveyors & Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Provide Drawings And Specifications For The Extension Of Jimmy Johnson Boulevard From The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas To State Highway 365, For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $410,000.00. Funds Are Available In The Street Improvement Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000. Project No. ST4001 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 5 AGENDA JULY 2, 2024 VII. CONSENT AGENDA B. Minutes – None C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 23771 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SCS Engineers Of Houston, Texas, To Conduct The New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) And National Emission Standard For Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $26,000.00. Funds Are Available In Public Works Department Landfill Division – Contractual Services Account, 403-50-320-5470-00-00-000 (2) P.R. No. 23772 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Support The Fiscal Year 2024 Texas Department Of Transportation “Operation Slowdown” Program In The Amount Of $4,210.90, With A Cash Match Of $1,020.10; Funding From Fund 107 – Public Safety Emergency Fund (3) P.R. No. 23796 – A Resolution Authorizing A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Garth House Mickey Mehaffy Children’s Advocacy Program, Inc.; No Funds Required (4) P.R. No. 23801 – A Resolution Authorizing Motorola Solutions Of Houston, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract 696-23 To Repair The Point To Point Relay At The Tower In The Amount Of $24,028.82, Funding Will Be Split Between The Port Arthur Fire Department Account Number 001-19-047-5318-00-30-000 ($12,041.41) And The Port Arthur Police Department Account Number 001-17-045-5318- 00-30-000 ($12,041.41) (5) P.R. No. 23812 – A Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 8 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of Health And Human Services Primary Health Care Program, For The Amount Not To Exceed $344,255.00, Of Which $68,530.00 Is Allocated Toward The Contract Period September 1, 2024, Through August 31, 2025. No Cash Match Required 6 AGENDA JULY 2, 2024 VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED (6) P.R. No. 23814 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase 598 Garbage Cans From Sierra Container Group Of Ocala, Florida, Under NCPA/Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 02-149, In The Amount Of $37,232.00. Funding Is Available In The Public Works Solid Waste Residential Garbage Division – Minor Equipment Account, Account Number 403-50-310- 5240-00-00-000 (7) P.R. No. 23819 – A Resolution Approving And Adopting The SSGT. Lucian Adams Park Sports Complex Master Plan To Promote And Improve The Quality Of Life For The Citizens Of Port Arthur, Texas (8) P.R. No. 23823 – A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue A Major Pipeline Permit To Port Arthur Pipeline, LLC C/O Sempra Energy Of Houston, Texas For The Installation Of A Forty-Two Inch (42") Natural Gas Pipeline Within The City Limits Of Port Arthur, Texas (9) P.R. No. 23824 – A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Second Renewal) Of The Non-Exclusive Contracts With Triangle Dirt Works, Select Civil Services, LLC DBA Select Materials, And Mid-County Land Co., Ltd. For The Providing Of Soils For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $600,000.00 ($25,000.00 FY 24) Funding Is Available In Account No. 403-50-320-5486-00-00- 000 ($212,500.00 FY 25) – Public Works Landfill – Landfill Construction And Account No. 001-21-053-5316-00-70-000 ($150,000.00 FY 24 And $212,500.00 FY 25) – Public Works Streets Maintenance (10) P.R. No. 23825 – A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Second And Final Renewal) Of The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Triangle Dirt Works, Select Materials, PC Trucking, And Lake City Trucking For Materials Hauling At The Landfill With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $700,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Landfill's Professional Services Account, 403-50-320-5420-00-00-000 7 AGENDA JULY 2, 2024 VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED (11) P.R. No. 23826 – A Resolution Granting An 18' Easement/Right- Of-Way To Entergy Texas, Inc. At The Rear Of 3535 Gates Boulevard For The Purpose Of Installing Power For Temporary/Permanent Service To The New Animal Services Center Site @ 3615 Gates Boulevard VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions – Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 23821 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For The Texas Parks And Wildlife Outdoor Grant For Park Improvements And Enhancements; Funding For 50% Match Is Contingent Upon Pending Budget Amendment PO No. 7253 B. Ordinances – Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 7253 – An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2023 And Ending September 30, 2024, Increasing The General Fund By $375,000.00 And The Health Fund By $202,609.00 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 July 3, 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 *************************************************** 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 Requesting 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).