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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 5, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM CHARLOTTE M.MOSES,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR., City of CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARY WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. ort rth u r TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD Texas ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO DONEANE BECKCOM CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS KINLAW,III DONALD FRANK,SR. AG E N DA City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5:30 PM CT The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday, May 5, 2026, At 5:30 PM 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: 880 1020 3330 And Passcode: 124656 (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. =EI Website: http://www.portarthurtx.gov _-= City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur May 5, 2026 5:30 PM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Moses Mayor Pro Tem 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 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Christina Knight Regarding Do For the City Of Port Arthur And Our Citizens. (2) Deric Outley Of Land To Sky Development Regarding Unauthorized Occupancy Of Private Property — City Of Port Arthur Foster Pump Station On Parcel 72810. B. Presentations — None C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None D. Employee Recognition — None E. Correspondence — None / 1 AGENDA MAY 5, 2026 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED F. Discussions (1) Discussion And Possible Action Regarding The 90th Texas Legislative Session Priorities For The City. (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw And Councilmember Frank) (2) Discussion Regarding Execution Of Council's Directives (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Doucet) IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM — 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 i 2 AGENDA MAY 5, 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 (1) P.R. No. 24875 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Designating And Establishing The Port Arthur Convention And Visitors Bureau As The Exclusive Concessionaire For The Port Arthur Mardi Gras 2027 And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With The Port Arthur Convention And Visitors Bureau. 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 And Reimbursement Reports Request For Pre-Approval Of Travel Pursuant To 78-269 (b)(8) Of The Code Of Ordinances (ORD 18-63) AGENDA MAY 5, 2026 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (Al) Mayor Charlotte Moses: Texas Division Of Emergency Management (TDEM) Conference Conference Registration Fee $300.00 Hotel $1,085.59 Per Diem $440.00 Transportation $435.00 Fort Worth, TX May 25-30, 2026 $2,260.59 B. Minutes — None VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED C. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 24803 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First Renewal) Of A Contract Pursuant To Resolution No. 25-179 Between The City Of Port Arthur And Two (2) Contractors For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area F, Sabine Pass. With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $10,000.00. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001-13-039-5470-00-50- 000 (Other Contractual Service). (2) P.R. No. 24843 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Roar Over Texas (Houston, Texas) For A July 4, 2026, Fireworks Display On Pleasure Island; Providing For A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $30,000.00; Account 001-01-005- 5470-00-10-000/Project MA0066. (3) P.R. No. 24882—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Global Drilling, Inc. Of Winnie, Texas For The Miscellaneous Waterline Projects On Procter Street And 6th Street, In The Total Amount Of $90,500.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0032.OTH. 4 AGENDA MAY 5, 2026 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (4) P.R. No. 24899 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation For The Temporary Use Of Certain Property Located At 9555 West Port Arthur Road (Jade Avenue Business Park) As A Debris Management Site In The Event Of A Declared Disaster. (5) P.R. No. 24900 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation's Payment To Corvus Communications Of Cleveland, Texas, Invoice No. 2767 For The Startup Of The Gas Generator Located At The EDC Office Building, 501 Procter Street, In The Amount Of $6,246.46. Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5318-00-00-000. (Equipment Maintenance) (6) P.R. No. 24901 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Training Agreement With Angel's Devine Touch Corp. To Provide Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Workforce Training For Up To Ten (10) Eligible Port Arthur Residents In An Amount Not To Exceed $15,000.00; Funds Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625-5475-00-00-000. (Job Training Programs) (7) P.R. No. 24903 —A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Accept A Quote From Image 360 Of Beaumont, Texas For The Spur 93 Business Park Monument Sign Refurbishment And Renaming In A One-Time Amount Not To Exceed $55,090.00; Funds Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625- 5322-00-00-000. (Other Maintenance) 5 AGENDA MAY 5, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 24801 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First Renewal) Of Contracts Pursuant To Resolution No. 25-190 Between The City Of Port Arthur And Nine (9) Contractors For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant & Developed Lots In Areas Of The City Designated As Area A, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $100,000.00. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001-13-039-5470-00-50-000 (Other Contractual Service). (2) P.R. No. 24802 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year Contracts Pursuant To Resolution No. 25-191 Between The City Of Port Arthur And Twenty-Three (23) Contractors For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant & Developed Lots In Areas Of The City Designated As Areas B-E, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $500,000.00. FY 2025-2026 ($235,656.00) FY 2026-2027 ($164,344.00) Budget. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001-13-039-5470-00-50-000. Funding For FY 26-27 Is Subject To Budget Approval And Appropriation. (3) P.R. No. 24842 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contract Amendment No. 2 Between The Department Of State Health Services And The City Of Port Arthur To Continue The Heart And Stroke Prevention Innovative Program By Revising The Contract Termination Date To August 31, 2027, And Including An Additional Funding Award Of $96,000.00 For FY 2027, For A Total Grant Award Not To Exceed $361,000.00, With No City Match Required. (4) P.R. No. 24845 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur Authorizing A Forensic Audit To Be Conducted For FY2021 Through FY2025 Of Finance Policies And Procedures, Purchasing To Include Outsourced Maintenance, Human Resources, Open Meetings Act, Pleasure Island, Streets Program And Landfill; Adopting A General Scope Of Work. I 6 4 AGENDA MAY 5, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (5) P.R. No. 24880 — A Resolution Ratifying Emergency Sewer Repairs At 3800 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard And Authorizing Payment To SETEX Construction Corporation In The Total Amount Of $588,284.46, With Funding From CIP Account No. 405-40-000-8516- 00-00-000 Project No. WS0032.OTH. (6) P.R. No. 24897 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With TRP Construction Group Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Street Striping Of City Streets, On An As Needed Basis, For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $148,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Public Works -Traffic Division's Streets Maintenance Account Number 001-21-057-5316-00-70-000. (7) P.R. No. 24902 —A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into An Industrial Skills Training Services Agreement With Digital Workforce Academy, Inc. To Provide Employer-Aligned Industrial Workforce Training For Up To 144 Eligible Port Arthur Residents In An Amount Not To Exceed $360,000.00 Over A Two-Year Term, Subject To Annual Appropriation And Approval Of The Budget. PAEDC Account No. 120- 80-625-5475-00-00-000 (Job Training Programs). (8) P.R. No. 24904 — A Resolution Approving An Agreement With Krystle Villarreal Muller For Professional Services & Employment As Chief Executive Officer Of The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation. (9) P.R. No. 24905 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Orders No. 3, 4 And 5 For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Construction Managers Of Southeast Texas Of Beaumont, Texas, Increasing The Contract Amount By $61,330.37 To A New Contract Total Of $1,243,272.06 For The Phase II And III Roadway And Drainage Reconstruction At 101 H.O. Mills Boulevard; Funds Are Available In Account 307-13-037-8525- 00-10-000. AGENDA MAY 5, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (10) P.R. No. 24908 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement With PleasurEyeland, LLC For The Development Of A Waterpark And Public Improvements On Pleasure Island. (11) P.R. No. 24910 — A Resolution Appointing A Charter Advisory Committee And Setting Forth Procedural Guidelines For Said Committee. (12) P.R. No. 24913 — A Resolution Nominating Motiva Enterprises LLC For Its Chemical Plant Operations To The Office Of The Governor, Economic Development And Tourism (OOGEDT), Through The Economic Development Bank, For Designation As A Qualified Business And Enterprise Project Under The Texas Enterprise Zone Program Pursuant To Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code. (13) P.R. No. 24915 — A Resolution Nominating Motiva Enterprises LLC For Its Port Arthur Refinery Operations To The Office Of The Governor Economic Development And Tourism (OOGEDT) Through The Economic Development Bank For Designation As A Qualified Business And Enterprise Project Under The Texas Enterprise Zone Program Pursuant To The Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code. (14) P.R. No. 24916 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Tax Abatement Agreement With PleasurEyeland, LLC For The Development Of A Waterpark And Public Improvements On Pleasure Island. B. Ordinances — Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 7409 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 Texas Water Development Board Fund (404) By $16,415,000.00 And Amending The Economic Development Corporation Fund (120) For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026 By $5,613,412.00. 8 AGENDA MAY 5, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (2) P.O. No. 7411 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Adding Chapter 14, Boards, Authorities, Commissions And Committees, Article XXV, Sections 14-705 Through 14-709, Of The Code Of Ordinances, Creating The Sabine Pass Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee, Establishing Its Qualifications, Duties, Powers, And Administration. (Requested By Mayor Moses) (3) P.O. No. 7412 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Code Of Ordinances Amending Chapter 22. Businesses, Article XI. Game Rooms And Gaming Machines, Sections 22-601 Through 22- 650 In Its Entirety By Prohibiting Amusement Redemption Machines And Game Rooms Within The City Limits Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; Providing A Penalty Clause; Providing A Savings And Severability Clause; And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date. (4) P.O. No. 7415 —An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Approximately 35.24 Acres Of Land Out Of The H.L. McKee Survey, Abstract No. 930, The City Of Port Arthur Survey, Abstract Nos. 931 And 932, Jefferson County,Texas, Located Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, On Pleasure Island, For The Development Of A Waterpark And Related Public Improvements; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Special Warranty Deed For The Conveyance. (5) P.O. No. 7416 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of 1.644 Acres Of Land Out Of The City Of Port Arthur, Abstract Nos. 931 And Abstract No. 932, Jefferson County, Texas, Located Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, On Pleasure Island, For The Development Of A Waterpark And Related Public Improvements; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Special Warranty Deed For The Conveyance Subject To Compliance With Section 253.0125 Of The Texas Local Government Code. 9 AGENDA MAY 5, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (6) P.O. No. 7417 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Execution Of A Developer Participation Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And PleasurEyeland, LLC, For The Development Of Public Improvements On Pleasure Island, Specifically On A 35.24 Acres Of Land Out Of The H.L. McKee Survey Abstract No. 930, City Of Port Arthur Survey Abstract Nos. 931 And Abstract No. 932, Jefferson County, Texas And 1.644 Acres Of Land Out Of The City Of Port Arthur, Abstract Nos. 931 And Abstract No. 932, Jefferson County, Texas, Pursuant To Sections 212.071 And 212.072 Of The Texas Local Government Code, V.T.C.A.; Providing A Savings And Severability Clause; And Providing An Effective Date. (7) P.O. No. 7418 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No 26-04 Calling For The Conduct Of A General Election May 2, 2026 And Providing For A Joint Election With Jefferson County Rescheduling The Canvassing Date From Wednesday, May 13, 2026 To Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (Requested By Mayor Moses) 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 May 6, 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 *************************************************** to 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 *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session 11 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, 4 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). Article II. The Council. Section 11. -Rules of Procedure