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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 14, 2025 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 ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO HAROLD L. DOUCET, SR. CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS KINLAW, III DONALD FRANK, SR. AGENDA City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 14, 2025 5:30 P.M. CT The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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: 899 3953 3509 And Passcode: 464735 (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 January 14, 2025 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 _____ City Attorney Pais Cotroneo _____ Police Chief Duriso Or Designee _____ II.PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations III.PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A.Speakers (1)Sharon DeJohn Regarding Sewer Problem B.Presentations – None C.City Manager’s Staff Reports – None D.Employee Recognition – None E.Correspondence – None 2 AGENDA JANUARY 14, 2025 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS – CONTINUED F. Discussions (1) A Discussion Regarding Ordinance No. 22-17 On The Port Arthur Coalition For The Homeless Advisory Board (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom, And Councilmembers Doucet And Kinlaw) (2) A Discussion And Possible Action On The Ordinance Definitions Of “Routine Items” And “Nonroutine Items” For Items To Be Placed On The City Council Agenda(s). (Requested By Councilmember Frank) 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: (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 3 AGENDA JANUARY 14, 2025 V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) – CONTINUED (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 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) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: National League Of Cities City Summit Tampa, Florida November 12 – 16, 2024 $3,542.70 (A2) Councilmember Donald Frank: National League Of Cities City Summit Tampa, Florida November 12 – 16, 2024 $3,213.90 B. Minutes – None 4 AGENDA JANUARY 14, 2025 VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED C. Resolutions – Consent (1) P.R. No. 24100 – 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, 2025. City Manager Contingency Account #001-01-005-5470-00-10-000, Project # MA0036 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions – Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 24058 – A Resolution Informing The City Council And The Citizens Of Port Arthur, Texas, Of The Submission Of The Texas Opioid Settlement Subdivision Participation And Release Form Pursuant To The Kroger Texas Settlement Agreement And Full Release Of All Claims (2) P.R. No. 24092 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Impact Promotional Services, LLC DBA Got You Covered Work Wear & Uniforms Of Fort Worth, Texas, Pursuant To BuyBoard Contract No. 670-22, For The Procurement Of Fire Department Uniforms With A Projected Budgetary Impact Not To Exceed $65,000.00; Funding Is Available In Fire Department Uniforms Account No. 001-19-047-5251-00-30-000 (3) P.R. No. 24101 – 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, 2024. Finance Department FY24-25 Account For Professional Services #001-07-015-5420-00-10-000 (4) P.R. No. 24102 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept And Appropriate The Fiscal Year 2025 Project Safe Neighborhood Block Grant Program (PSN) Funding In The Amount Of $91,000.00, In Fund 107 Pending Approval Of Budget Amendment P.O. 7306 5 AGENDA JANUARY 14, 2025 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT – CONTINUED (5) P.R. No. 24104 – A Resolution Adopting A Policy In Compliance With S.B. 1893 To Prohibit The Installation And Require The Removal Of TikTok Or Other Covered Applications On Devices Owned Or Leased By The City Of Port Arthur B. Ordinances – Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 7302 – An Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Code Of Ordinances By Adding Chapter 22, Article XIII Short Term Rentals, Section 22-670 Through 22-674 To Require Short Term Rentals To Register And Obtain A City Permit To Operate; Setting Minimum Standards Of Conduct To Operate; Requiring Short Term Rentals To Pay Hotel Occupancy Taxes To The City; Providing A Penalty For A Violation; Providing A Savings And Severability Clause; And Providing An Effective Date (2) P.O. No. 7305 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 62 (Offenses), Article II (Weapons And Incendiary Items), Section 62-62 (Carrying Or Discharging Weapons On City Property) And Section 62-63 (Weapons) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur (3) P.O. No. 7306 – An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2024 And Ending September 30, 2025, Increasing Special Police Fund (107) By $91,000.00 And Increasing Health Grant Fund (101) By $4,000.00 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 January 15, 2025. 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).