HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 19, 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 SECRETARY WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. o r t r t h u r TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR. Tc ruc CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS KINLAW,III DONALD FRANK,SR. AG E N DA City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:30 P. M. CT The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday, November 19, 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: 870 1623 7244 And Passcode: 304165 (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 November 19, 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 City Attorney Pais Cotroneo Police Chief Duriso Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Harry Elmazaj Of M.K. Painting, Inc. Regarding Procter Street Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Street And Pot-Hole Repair (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) (2) A Presentation By The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation Regarding Vacant Commercial And Retail Spaces In District Three And Plans For Attracting Businesses To Those Locations (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom) AGENDA NOVEMBER 19, 2024 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED (3) A Presentation By The Fire Chief Regarding The Required Ambulatory Services To Support The City (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None D. Employee Recognition — None E. Correspondence — None F. Discussions (1) A Discussion Regarding Proper Decorum During Closed Meeting Executive Sessions Of The City Council (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom) (2) A Discussion Regarding Convening A Charter Change Committee (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) (3) Discussion And Possible Action Regarding The 89th Texas Legislative Session Priorities And Travel Budget To Advocate For The City Of Port Arthur Legislative Priorities (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) (4) Discussion And Possible Action To Create City Council Committees To Quarterly Meet With Each Appointed Official Individually On Government Efficiency (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. — NONE 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: AGENDA NOVEMBER 19, 2024 V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) — CONTINUED (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 AGENDA NOVEMBER 19, 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 (A1) Mayor Pro Tern Doneane Beckcom: Texas Municipal League Conference Houston, Texas October 8 — 11, 2024 $877.90 (A2) Councilmember Willie Lewis: Texas Municipal League Conference Houston, Texas October 8 — 11, 2024 $2,066.56 (A3) Councilmember Donald Frank: Texas Municipal League Conference Houston, Texas October 8 — 11, 2024 $1,851.56 B. Minutes - None 4 AGENDA NOVEMBER 19, 2024 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 23898 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And N&T Construction Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Decreasing The Original Contract Amount By $95,295.34 To The New Contract Total Of $9,289,704.66; And Authorizing The Closeout Of The Contract, And Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $464,485.23 For The Port Arthur Health Department Facility Renovation Project, Located At 5860 9th Avenue; Funds Available In Capital Improvement Retainage Account No. 307-00-000-2050-00- 00-000 ($347,500.59) And ARPA Retainage Account No. 169-00-000- 2050-00-00-000 ($116,984.64) (2) P.R. No. 23956—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A 5-Year Agreement With Axon Enterprises, Inc. Of Scottsdale, Arizona For The Purchase Of 90 Tasers And Accessories For The Annual Amount Of $87,739.20; Funding Is Available In Account No. 625-17-045-8522-00-00-000 Capital Reserve Account With Subsequent Years Subject To Annual Appropriation By City Council (3) P.R. No. 23999 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of (12) Flock Safety LPR Cameras And Their Compliant Component Accessories For The Police Department From Flock Safety Inc. Of Atlanta, Georgia In The Amount Of $40,400.00 With An Annual Recurring Cost Of $38,000.00 Subject To Appropriation Of Funds; Funding Available In FY 2024-2025 Account No 001-17-045-5450- 00-30-000 (4) P.R. No. 24005 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Motiva 2024 First Responders Grant Program In The Amount Of $2,500.00, With No Cash Match 5 AGENDA NOVEMBER 19, 2024 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (5) P.R. No. 24008—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Signature Group (International Property Developments, LLC) Of Port Neches, Texas For The Addition Of A Five-Foot Extension To The Existing Loading Dock Ramp At The Civic Center, Under The Southeast Texas Purchasing Cooperative Administered By Region 5 Education Service Center (Region 5 ESC) Contract No. 20230404, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $31,891.00. Funds Available In FY 24-25 Account Number 307- 15-043-8512-00-10-000 (6) P.R. No. 24012—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Carter & Company Of Beaumont, Texas Through The Region 5 ESC Southeast Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. 20230305, For The Replacement Of The Flooring Of The 2nd Floor Of City Hall In The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $56,631.00; Funding Is Available In FY 24-25 Account No. 307-07-015-8512-00-10-000 Buildings (7) P.R. No. 24016 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Fiscal Year 2025 Body-Worn Camera Grant Funding In The Amount Of $99,286.20 With A 25% Cash Match In The Amount Of $33,095.40. Cash Match Is Available In FY24-25 Account Number 001-17-045-5470-00-30-000 (8) P.R. No. 24017 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Purchase Agreement With Mid-County Plaza, LLC For The Sale Of Approximately 5 Acres Of Land On Jade Avenue In The Spur 93 Business Park 6 AGENDA NOVEMBER 19, 2024 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 23997 — A Resolution Authorizing The Repairs To The 12M3 Motor Grader (Unit 2112) For The Public Works — Streets Division (Streets) By Mustang Caterpillar Of Beaumont, Texas, Through The Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program For $31,909.76. Funds Are Available In FY24-25 Public Works Streets (Streets) Equipment Maintenance Account, 001-21-053-5318-00-70-000 (2) P.R. No. 23998—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SCS Engineers Of Houston, Texas, For Groundwater, Landfill Gas, And Air Quality Monitoring At The Landfill For $149,000.00. Funds Are Available In FY24-25 Public Works Department Landfill Division — Professional Services Account Number 403-50-320-5420-00-00-000 (3) P.R. No. 24024 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A First Amendment To The Non-Exclusive Ambulance Agreement With Viking Enterprise Inc. Doing Business As City Ambulance Service To Establish A Month-To-Month Ambulance Service B. Ordinances — Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 7295 — An Ordinance Designating Thursday, December 26, 2024, As An Official Paid Holiday (2) P.O. No. 7296 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Correction Special Warranty Deed For Tract 39-A (Lot 39) Of The Marina Colony Subdivision, Commonly Known As 430 Island Way, Located In Mariner's Cove On Pleasure Island AGENDA NOVEMBER 19, 2024 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT - I CONTINUED (3) P.O. No. 7298 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas To Authorize The Acceptance Of Credit And Debit Cards Or Other Electronic Means As Payment Of Fee, Fines, Court Costs And Other Charges; Provide For A Reimbursement Fee For Processing The Payment; Provide For Deposit Of The Reimbursement Fees Into The City's General Fund; Provide For Publication; Provide For Severability Clause; Provide An Effective Date; And Ordaining Other Matters Related To The Foregoing 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 November 20, 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 *************************************************** 8 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).