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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 27, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 9:30 AM CHARLOTTE M.MOSES,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR., City of CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARI WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. u r t r t h a r TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO DONEANE BECKCOM CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS KINLAW,III DONALD FRANK,SR. AG E N DA City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 27, 2026 9:30 AM CT The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday, January 27, 2026 At 9:30 AM 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 Zoom Toll-Free Numbers And Entering The Meeting ID: 863 1394 5316 And Passcode: 231082 (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. El El Website: http://www.portarthurtx.gov City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur January 27, 2026 9:30 AM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Moses Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Everfield Councilmember Beckcom 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) Silvia Rangel Regarding Parking Lots, Trailer Parking, And Usage Within The City Limits B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Engineering Staff On The Status Of The West 19th Street Drainage Project (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None D. Employee Recognition — None E. Correspondence — None 1 AGENDA JANUARY 27, 2026 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED F. Discussions (1) A Discussion And To Take Possible Action Regarding Boards And Committees, Attendance, Directives, Mission, And Stated Duties (Requested By Councilmember Beckcom) IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10:00 AM — 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 2 AGENDA JANUARY 27, 2026 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 — None B. Minutes — None C. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 24586 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. Two To The Contract With Mike Barnett Construction Of Port Neches, Texas, Providing A Credit In The Amount Of $5,000.00 And Reducing The Total Contract Amount From $92,438.00 To $87,438.00; Further Authorizing The Acceptance Of Project Close-Out Documents And Approval Of Final Payment In The Amount Of $4,371.90 For The Completion Of The Roof Replacement And Related Supplemental Improvements At The West Side Clinic; Funding Is Available In Account No. 307-00-000- 2050-00-00-000- Project B00022 A\ P AGENDA JANUARY 27, 2026 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (2) P.R. No. 24587 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. Two To The Contract With Mike Barnett Construction Of Port Neches, Texas For A Credit Of $5,000.00 Resulting In A Decrease To The Contract Amount From $76,685.00 To A New Total Contract Amount Of $71,685.00; And Further Authorizing The Acceptance Of Close-Out Documents And The Approval Of Final Payment In The Amount Of $3,584.25 For The Completion Of The Roof Replacement At The West Side Development Center. Funding Is Available In Account No. 307- 00-000-2050-00- 00-000- Project B00023 (3) P.R. No. 24702—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Preferred Facilities Group — USA Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Replacement Of Cabinets At The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Lab Through BuyBoard Contract No. 728- 24 With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $26,983.39, Funding Available In Account No. 410-40-225-5312-00-00-000, Building Maintenance (4) P.R. No. 24717 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Six (6) Watson Marlow Peristaltic Chemical Feed Pumps And Ten (10) Replaceable Pump Heads From Sole Source Provider Environmental Improvements, Inc. Of Houston, Texas, In An Amount Not To Exceed $49,585.00. Funding Is Available In Account No. 410- 40-210-5318-00-00-000 (Equipment Maintenance) (5) P.R. No. 24718 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate A Contract With Sigma Engineers, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Design Services Related To The Repurposing Of The Existing Clubhouse (Event Center) And Additional Parking Lot On Pleasure • Island (6) P.R. No. 24719 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate A Contract With PBK, Of Houston, Texas, For The Design Of A Nature/Visitor Center On Pleasure Island 4 AGENDA JANUARY 27, 2026 VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED (7) P.R. No. 24722—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Annual Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Granicus, Inc., Through Carahsoft Technology Corp., Pursuant To Texas Department Of Information Resources (DIR) Contract No. DIR-CPO-5687, For Host Compliance Services For The Monitoring, Permitting, Collection, And Management Of Short-Term Rentals Within The Corporate City Limits Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, With A Projected Annual Budgetary Impact Of $26,458.31; Funding Available In The Development Services/Inspections And Permitting Computer Programs Account No. 001-13-035-5450-00- 10-000 (8) P.R. No. 24724 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Six-Month Second Renewal Of The Contract With Southeast Texas Building Services Of Nederland, Texas, For Janitorial Services At The Port Arthur Health Department In An Amount Not To Exceed $45,600.00 Funds Are Budgeted In The Health Department Other Contractual Account 001-23-061-5470-50- 000 (9) P.R. No. 24732 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 25-507 To Reschedule The City Council Public Hearing Originally Scheduled For January 27, 2026, At 10:00 A.M., To March 10, 2026, At 6:00 P.M., To Consider A Zoning Change Request For A 9.59-Acre Tract Of Land Being Out Of The Peek Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (105 F.M. Highway 365). Z25-07-Wael Darwish (10) P.R. No. 24735 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change Requested For A 5.3-Acre Tract Of Land Being Out Of The Sabine Pass Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. (South Of Mechanic Street And Northeast Of Dowling Road). Z25-09- 8 Grand Plus LLC 5 AGENDA JANUARY 27, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 24647 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase One (1) 2026 Freightliner Cascadia CA116-DC, Conventional Day Cab Tractor For The Public Works Streets Division (Streets) From Houston Freightliner Of Houston, Texas, Through The Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC), Contract No. HT06-20, With A Total Budgetary Impact Amount Of $152,805.00. Funding Is Available In The Capital Improvement Motor Vehicle Account, Account No. 625-21-053-8523-00-00-000 (2) P.R. No. 24683 — A Resolution Authorizing Adjustments To Certain Water And Sewer Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or Equipment Malfunction. Pursuant To Sections 110-97, 119-98, And 110-99 Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances (3) P.R. No. 24688 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Texas Materials Group, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Street Rehabilitation Program (District One) For The Amount Of $5,761,596.47. Funding Available In The Capital Streets Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00- 10-000 Various Project Numbers (4) P.R. No. 24703 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With The Solco Group, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas To Assist With The Construction Management Of The Water Meter And AMI System Replacement/Upgrade Project, In The Total Amount Of$134,805.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0031.ENG (5) P.R. No. 24707—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A One-Year Contract With Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, Of Sarasota, Florida, For The Purchase Of Sodium Chlorite With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $420,000.00. Funding Is Available In Account No. 410-40-210-5217-00-00-000, Treatment Chemicals 6 AGENDA JANUARY 27, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (6) P.R. No. 24709 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment Of Annual Service Fee For Tyler Municipal Court System To Tyler Technologies In The Amount Of $91,070.54. Contingent On Budget Amendment P.O. 7390, Funding Shall Be Available In The Municipal Court Technology Fund Account No. 104-03-009-5450- 00-10-000 (7) P.R. No. 24720 — A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion,The Contractor's Certificate And Release, And The Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The Public Infrastructure Improvements, Constructed By D &T Interests, LLC For The Golf Hill Villas Development Located At 3301 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard, And Further Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur (8) P.R. No. 24730 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision To Authorize Two (2) Emergency Repairs To The 36-Inch Water Main Line Located On Savannah Avenue By Jet Aeration Of Texas, LLC Of Vidor, Texas, In The Total Combined Amount Of $173,889.79, With Funding From Account No. 410-40-215-5315-00-00-000, Water System Maintenance (9) P.R. No. 24731 — A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Utility And Drainage Easement From D & T Interests, LLC To Allow For The Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Repair, And Replacement Of Water Distribution Facilities, Sanitary Sewer Facilities, And Stormwater Drainage Facilities, Including Storm Sewers, Culverts, And Appurtenances, Together With Full Rights Of Ingress And Egress For Public Purpose, For The 3.568-Acre Golf Hill Villas Development AGENDA JANUARY 27, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (10) P.R. No. 24738 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment To D & T Interests, LLC, In The Amount Of $441,402.93, For The City Of Port Arthur's Share Of Reimbursable Costs For The Public Infrastructure Improvements Associated With The Golf Hill Villas Subdivision, Pursuant To A Developer Participation Contract Approved By Ordinance 24-01; Funding Is Available In Special Purpose Account No. 001-01-005-5470-00-10-000; Project No. MA0072 (11) P.R. No. 24739 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Mayor Moses, Councilmember Hamilton Everfield And Councilmember Frank) (12) P.R. No. 24747 — A Resolution Terminating The Contract With NW Atlas Services Of Florence, Texas, For Telecommunications Improvements Between San Antonio Avenue And Shreveport Avenue In Downtown Port Arthur And Awarding The Contract To Gulf Coast Electric Co. Of Beaumont, Texas, In The Amount Of $1,297,852.64. Funding Is Available In Capital Improvement Account No. 305-21- 000-8525-00-00-000; Project No. DT0003 (13) P.R. No. 24750 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Amend Resolution No. 25-233 And Authorize The City Manager To Negotiate A Contract With Environmental Industrial Services Group (EISG) Inc. Of Houston, Texas For The Study, Design, Permitting, Construction, And Operation Of The Entire City Landfill Operations And Property To Also Include Receiving Waste Not Permitted Under The Current City Of Port Arthur Landfill Permit (Requested By Councilmember Frank) (14) P.R. No. 24752 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Establish And Implement City Council Appointees' Committees To Conduct Monthly Interactive Engagement Performance Reviews (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) 8 AGENDA JANUARY 27, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (15) P.R. No. 24753 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Instruct City Staff To Prepare A Resolution And To Hold An Election Declaring Pleasure Island As A Slum And Blighted Area That Requires Rehabilitation, Conservation, Or Slum Clearance And Redevelopment For The Public Health, Safety, Morals, Or Welfare Of The Residents (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (16) P.R. No. 24759 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Utilize The Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program With McGriff As Vendor For The Procurement Of Property And Windstorm Insurance For The City Of Port Arthur, Texas B. Ordinances — Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 7390 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025, And Ending September 30, 2026, Increasing The Municipal Court Technology And Building Fund (104) By $92,000.00 (2) P.O. No. 7392 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas, Inc. At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas In 2026; Authorizing The Hiring Of Lawyers And Rate Experts; Authorizing The City's Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By Law At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas, Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) The City Council Will Now Go Into Closed/Executive Session Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code: 1. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Contract For The Study, Design, Permit, Construct, And Operate A Facility That Will Receive Waste That Is Not Permitted Under The Current City Of Port Arthur Landfill Permit (Requested By Councilmember Frank) 9 Nommur AGENDA JANUARY 27, 2026 IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED 2. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Prohibited Camping and Criminal Trespass Enforcement Authorization (Requested By Councilmember Beckcom) 3. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Declaring Pleasure Island as a Slum and Blighted Area (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) 4. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) - Dumping on 900 Acres at Pleasure Island (Requested by Councilmember Lewis) 5. Section 551.071 (Litigation) - Kirk Thomas vs. City of Port Arthur and F/oze//e Roberts, Civil Action No. 1:23-CV-282 in the U.S. Eastern District of Texas 6. Section 551.074 (Personnel) — Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Secretary (Requested By Councilmember Beckcom) *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session X. MEETING ADJOURNED *************************************************** 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 28, 2026. 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 *************************************************** io PUBLIC NOTICE Is Hereby Given That The City Council May Elect To Go Into Executive Session At Any Time During The Meeting In Order To Discuss Any Matters Listed On The Agenda, When Authorized By The Following Chapter 551 Of The Texas Government Code: 1. Section 551.071, Seeking The Advice Of Its Attorney About Pending Or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Offers, Or Any Matter In Which The Duty Of The Attorney To The City Council Under The Texas Disciplinary Rules Of Professional Conduct Of The State Bar Of Texas Clearly Conflicts With The Texas Open Meetings Act 2. Section 551.072, Deliberating The Purchase, Exchange, Lease Or Value Or Real Property If Deliberation In An Open Meeting Would Have A Detrimental Effect On The Position Of The City In Negotiations With A Third Party 3. Section 551.073, Deliberating A Negotiated Contract For A Prospective Gift Or Donation To The City If The Deliberation In An Open Meeting Would Have A Detrimental Effect On The City's Position In Negotiations With A Third Person 4. Section 551.074, Deliberating The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Or Dismissal Of A Public Officer Or Employee; Or To Hear A Complaint Or Charge Against An Officer Or Employee Under The Officer Or Employee Who Is The Subject Of The Deliberation Or Hearing Request A Public Hearing 5. Section 551.076, Deliberating The Deployment Or Specific Occasions For Implementation Of Security Personnel Or Devices 6. Section 551.087, Discussing Or Deliberating Commercial Or Financial Information That The City Has Received From A Business Prospect That The City Seeks To Have Locate, Stay, Or Expand In Or Near The City And With The City Is Conducting Economic Development Negotiations; Or Deliberating The Offer Or A Financial Or Other Incentive To A Business Prospect 7. Section 551.089, Deliberating Security Assessments Or Deployments Relating To Information Resources Technology, Network Security Information, Or The Deployment Or Specific Occasions For Implementations Of Security Personnel, Critical Infrastructure, Or Security Devices ]1 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 Reauestina 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).