HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 19, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 9_30 AMCHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR RONALD BURTON, CPM THOMAS KINLAW, III CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARY WILLIE BAE LEWIS, JR. CAL J. JONES ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO DONEANE BECKCOM CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD L. DOUCET, SR., DONALD FRANK, SR. AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
9:30 AM CT
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting
Scheduled For Tuesday, May 19, 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
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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
May 19, 2026
9:30 AM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Moses _____
Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw, III _____
Councilmember Lewis, Jr. _____
Councilmember Jones _____
Councilmember Beckcom _____
Councilmember Doucet, Sr. _____
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) Thomas Atlas Regarding Abuse Of Power By City Employee,
Corruptions.
(2) Christina Knight Regarding Refineries And What 6 Cities We Are
Taken Care Of.
(3) Wanda Bodden Regarding Adopting The South Levee For
Beautification On Pleasure Island.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation by Gloria Sanchez, Christopher Seller, And Mark
Chambers Regarding Port Arthur Community Survey.
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS – CONTINUED
C. City Manager’s Staff Reports – None
D. Employee Recognition – None
E. Correspondence – None
F. Discussions – None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 10:00 AM
(1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And
To Discuss The Following:
Proposed Change: Zoning Map Amendment (Z26-04) From Low
Density Residential (LDR) To Commercial Retail (CR) To Allow The
Operation Of A Car Wash
Legal Description: .2987 Acre Of Land, Lot 17, Part Block 7, Lot
1, Part Block 32, Triangular TR 220.37X206.06X128.82’ Port Acres Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Located At 2219
Canal Street) | JCAD Parcel #86925)
Citizens With Questions Regarding The 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;
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A
TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) –
CONTINUED
(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
(1) 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.
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
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. 24844 – A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of Utility
Easement From Magna Properties LTD For Traffic Improvement
Project Funded By Texas Department of Transportation (“TXDOT”).
(2) P.R. No. 24890 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With EMA Sport Solutions, LLC Of Missouri City,
Texas For The Resurfacing Of Basketball Courts And Installation Of
Basketball Goals At El Vista Park ($17,280.00), Lakeside Park
($17,280.00) And Montrose Park ($17,450.00), And For The
Resurfacing Of The Basketball Court At Babe Zaharias Park
($16,450.00) For A Total Amount Of $68,460.00. Funds Are Available
In The Parks And Recreation Capital Improvement Account Number
307-25-067-8525-00-10-000 Project Codes PR0022.OTH.RES,
PR0011.OTH.RES, PR0016.OTH.RES And PR0024.OTH.RES.
(3) P.R. No. 24892 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Close-Out Documents Submitted By Marsh
Waterproofing, Inc. Of Vidor, Texas, For Phase IV Repairs And
Renovations To Rosehill Manor; And Approving The Release Of
Retainage In The Amount of $18,750.00; Funding Available In
Account No. 307-00-000-2050-00-00-000, Project No. BU0014.
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(4) P.R. No. 24893 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Grant Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)-U.S. Food
And Drug Administration Grant Program In The Not To Exceed
Amount Of $8,500.00. Fund 101-23-061-5440-00-50-000. With No
Cash Match Required.
(5) P.R. No. 24895 – A Resolution Establishing A Special Event Known
As The Southeast Texas Fishing Classic, Designating The Pleasure
Island Boat Ramp 2 As The Entertainment Area, Naming Southeast
Texas Fishing Classic LLC As The Exclusive Concessionaire, And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement For The
Established Event As Provided In Chapter 90 (Special Events) Of The
City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances.
(6) P.R. No. 24919 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Centurion Industries, Inc., D/B/A A-Lert Roof
Systems, Of New Braunfels, Texas, For The Partial Reroofing And
Related Roof Repairs To Fire Station No. 8 In An Amount The Not To
Exceed $96,355.00; Funding Available In Fire Department Building
Maintenance Account No. 001-19-047-5312-00-30-000.
(7) P.R. No. 24920 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Non-Exclusive Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
The Industrial Safety Training Council (ISTC) Of Jefferson County,
Texas, To Provide Services, Supplies, Accommodations, And
Conference Rooms In The Case Of An Emergency Or Disaster, With
The Term Being From June 1, 2026 To May 31, 2028.
(8) P.R. No. 24921 – A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of In-Car
Video System Equipment And Related Services For The Port Arthur
Police Department From Utility Associates, Inc. In The Amount Of
$62,300.70 For The Upfitting Of New Fleet Deployment; Payment To
Come From I.T. Software Account Number 001-09-023-5241-00-10-
000.
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(9) P.R. No. 24922 – A Resolution Establishing A Special Event Known
As The 2026 Juneteenth Festivities, Designating The Downtown
Pavilion As The Entertainment Area, Naming The Juneteenth
Committee As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement For The Established Event As
Provided In Chapter 90 (Special Events) Of The City Of Port Arthur
Code Of Ordinances.
(10) P.R. No. 24923 – A Resolution Establishing A Special Event Known
As The 2026 Juneteenth Alumni Softball Tournament, Designating
SSGT. Lucian Adams Park And The Surrounding Areas As The
Entertainment Area, Naming The Juneteenth Committee As Exclusive
Concessionaire Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An
Agreement For The Established Event As Provided In Chapter 90
(Special Events) Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances.
(11) P.R. No. 24925 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Negotiate A Professional Services Agreement With Sigma Engineers
Inc, Of Beaumont, TX, For Architectural And Engineering Design
Services Related To The Renovation Of 3535 Gates Boulevard Into A
Port Arthur Police Department Field Office To Support Public Safety
Operations Within The City.
(12) P.R. No. 24926 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With City Fence Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The
Installation Of An 8-Foot Cedar Security Privacy Fence Along The
Southwestern Perimeter Of The Public Works Operations Center
Property For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $31,325.77. Funds Are
Available In Public Works Operations Center Rehabilitation - Security
Fence Account, Account Number 307-21-049-8525-00-10-000.
(13) P.R. No. 24929 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And
The Texas Division Of Emergency Management (TDEM) To Provide
Office Space For TDEM Personnel In The City Of Port Arthur's
Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(14) P.R. No. 24930 – A Resolution Establishing A Special Event Known
As The Kulture Fest, Designating The Downtown Pavilion As The
Entertainment Area, Naming The Port Arthur Alumni Committee As
Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement For The Established Event As Provided In
Chapter 90 (Special Events) Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of
Ordinances.
(15) P.R. No. 24940 – A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Adopting The City Of Port Arthur's Legislative Priorities For The 90th
Session Of The Texas State Legislature, 2027.
(16) P.R. No. 24941 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase A Vacant Tract Of Land Located At 1140 James Avenue
(PID #36537) From Khang And Nancy Bui For The Purpose Of
Constructing A New Lift Station, At The Purchase Price Of
$15,000.00, Plus Estimated Closing Costs Of $2,500.00, For A Total
Projected Budgetary Amount Of $17,500.00; Funds Are Available In
Account No. 410-00-000-8511-00-00-000, Land.
(17) P.R. No. 24942 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase A 0.0027-Acre (116.8 Square Feet), More Or Less, Portion
Of Land Located At 1201 Gulfway Drive From Tracy's Seafood Deli
For $1,440.00 (Plus Applicable Closing Costs), To Be Used In
Connection With The TxDOT Gulfway Drive And Savannah Avenue
Intersection Traffic Signal Improvement Project. Funding For This
Purchase Is Available In Land Account No. 001-00-000-8511-00-00-
000.
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions – Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24848 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Professional Services Agreement With Griffith Moseley
Johnson & Associates, Inc. (GMJ) Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Consulting Services Related To Industrial District Agreements (IDAs),
Tax Abatements Agreements, Supplemental Environmental Project
(SEP) Applications, Compliance Review And Revenue Enhancement
Initiatives, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $26,000.00 For
FY25/26; With Subsequent Years Subject To City Council's Annual
Approval And Appropriation Of The Budget; Funds Shall Be Available
In Special Purpose Account No. 001-01-005-5470-00-10-000.
(2) P.R. No. 24947 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Ratify Change Order No. 8 Submitted By Texas Materials Group, Inc.
- Gulf Coast Area Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Various Streets
Roadway Improvements Project-Districts 2 & 3 For An Additional 155
Calendar Days And A Contract Reduction Of $3,154,051.17, For A
New Contract Amount Of $8,055,041.49. Street Program Capital
Improvements Project Account 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000.
(3) P.R. No. 24870 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept Close Out Documents Submitted By Texas Materials Group,
Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, And Approve The Release Of Retainage
In The Amount Of $402,752.08 For The Various Streets Roadway
Improvements Rehabilitation: Districts 2 & 3 Project. Funding Is
Available In The Street Capital Improvements Project Fund Account
307-00-000-2050-00-00-000.
(4) P.R. No. 24878 – A Resolution Authorizing The First One-Year
Renewal Of The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Ardurra Group, LLC, For Disaster Recovery Grant Management And
Administrative Services, As Outlined In Attachment “A”, For Ongoing
Federal And State Grant-Funded Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure,
Transportation Safety, And ARPA-Related Projects, With No
Additional Funding Required.
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(5) P.R. No. 24889 – A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Twenty-
Four (24) Fire Hydrants For The Water Utilities Department From
Core & Main, LP Of Beaumont, Texas With A Total Budgetary Impact
Of $102,615.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-40-215-
5315-00-00-000, Water System Maintenance.
(6) P.R. No. 24906 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement With DISYS Solutions Inc. For The Purchase And
Replacement Of The City's Existing Network Equipment, Through
The Department Of Information Resources Cooperative Contract
#DIR-CPO-5381 In An Amount Not To Exceed $345,673.38. Funding
Is Available In Capital Improvement Account 307-09-023-8525-00-
10-000, Project #IT1009.
(7) P.R. No. 24909 – A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 26-059 In Its
Entirety And Authorizing The City Manager to Execute Contracts With
Univar Solutions USA LLC Of Dover, Florida And Ineos Calabrian
Corp. Of Port Neches, Texas, For The Purchase Of Liquid Sodium
Bisulfite For The Water Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment
Division, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $150,480.00.
Funding In Water Utilities Account No. 410-40-225-5217-00-00-000,
Treatment Chemicals.
(8) P.R. No. 24911 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A One-Year Contract (2nd And Final Renewal) With IPS
Pump Services, Inc. Of Houston, Texas, To Provide On-Demand
Mechanical Services For Various Equipment At The Water Utilities
Department, With A Total Projected Budgetary Amount Of
$500,000.00. Funds Are Available In The Following Water Utilities
Accounts: 410-40-210-5318-00-00-000 ($100,000.00, FY26), 410-
40-215-5318-00-00-000 ($100,000.00; Where $25,000.00 For FY26
And $75,000.00 For FY27, Subject To City Council's Annual
Appropriation And Approval Of The Budget), 410-40-220-5318-00-
00-000 ($100,000.00; Where $25,000.00 For FY26 And $75,000.00
For FY27, Subject To City Council's Annual Appropriation And
Approval Of The Budget), 410-40-225-5318-00-00-000
($200,000.00, FY26), Equipment Maintenance.
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(9) P.R. No. 24912 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Renew The City’s Three-Year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement And To
Purchase From SHI Government Solutions Microsoft Licenses,
Subscriptions, Email, Collaboration, And Related Technology Services
For The Total Amount Of $172,664.64 To Be Paid In Three Annual
Payments Of $57,554.88. Funding For Years Two And Three Is
Subject To The Approval Of The Budget And The Appropriation Of
Funds. Funding For Year One Is Available In Information Technology
Account No. 001-09-023-5420-00-10-000-.
(10) P.R. No. 24914 – A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 Between
The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health
Services, Immunization Branch-Locals, Extending The Contract Term
For An Additional Year With The Original Contract Period Beginning
September 1, 2023. The Contract Will Start September 1, 2026 And
Expire August 31, 2027. The Contract Is Amended To Increase
Funding In The Amount Of $162,630.00 With The Total Not-To-
Exceed Amount Of $650,520.00, With No Cash Match.
(11) P.R. No. 24917 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 8 To The Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Allco, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Port Acres
Drainage Improvement Project, To Extend The Contract Time An
Additional 240 Calendar Days And Additional Work Items Associated
With Drainage Revisions, With Estimated Savings To The Contract Of
$717,007.14. Project No. DR1P03A. Account No. 307-21-055-8515-
00-10-000.
(12) P.R. No. 24938 – 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.
(13) P.R. No. 24939 – 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.
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(14) P.R. No. 24943 – A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Accepting The Retirement Of The City Secretary Sherri Bellard And
Appointing An Acting City Secretary Effective June 1, 2026.
(15) P.R. No. 24946 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Negotiate An Agreement With Greenberg Traurig, LLP Of Austin,
Texas, To Provide State And Federal Legislative Consulting And
Government Relations Services For The City Of Port Arthur.
B. Ordinances – Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7413 – An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Code Of Ordinances By Adding Chapter 62 Offenses, Article III.
Electioneering At Polling Locations, Sections 62-101 Through 62-
104; Establishing Regulations As To Electioneering And Other
Conduct On City-Owned Or City-Controlled Property Being Used As
A Polling Place; Providing For Penalties Not To Exceed $500.00 Per
Day Per Violation; Providing A Savings And Severability Clause;
Providing For Publication And An Effective Date; And Ordaining Other
Matters Related To The Foregoing.
(2) P.O. No. 7414 – An Ordinance Amending Appendix A - Zoning, Of
The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By
Granting A Zoning Map Amendment For Approximately .2987 Acre
Of Land, Located At 2219 Canal Street, Legally Described As Part Of
Lot 17, Block 7, Lot 1, Block 32, Triangular Tract 1, Port Acres
Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, Located South
Of Norma Street And North Of Canal Street From Low Density
Residential (LDR) To Commercial Retail (CR) To Allow The Operation
Of A Car Wash; (Violation Of Any Provision Of This Ordinance Shall
Be Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And Shall Be Punished By A Fine Not
Exceeding $2,000, As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The
Code Of Ordinances And Each Day Which Violation Is Permitted To
Exist Shall Constitute A Separate And Distinct Offense); And
Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of
Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date.
Z26-04 - KENNETH RICE
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(3) P.O. No. 7422 – An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Approximately
32.87 Acres Of Land Out Of A Plat Of Pleasure Island Tract I, City Of
Port Arthur, 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.
(4) P.O. No. 7423 – 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.
(5) P.O. No. 7424 – 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 32.87 Acres Of
Land Out Of A Plat Of Pleasure Island Tract I, City Of Port Arthur,
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.
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(6) P.O. No. 7426 – An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Amending Exhibit “B” In Ordinance No. 26-25 To Provide For Public
Notice And Publication Of Voting Dates And Times For The City's
Runoff Election To Be Held On June 13, 2026.
Spanish
Una Ordenanza De La Ciudad De Port Arthur, Texas, Que Enmienda
El Anexo “B” De La Ordenanza No. 26-25 Para Establecer El Aviso
Público Y La Publicación De Las Fechas Y Horarios De Votación Para
La Elección De Segunda Vuelta De La Ciudad, El 13 De Junio De
2026.
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 (Litigation) - City of Port Arthur, Texas vs. Land To
Sky Realty, LLC, Cause No. 26DCCV0962 In The 136th District Court
Of Jefferson County, Texas
(2) Section 551.071 (Litigation) - Gregory Benson vs. City of Port Arthur,
Texas, Civil Action No. 1:25-CV-00585-MAC In The U.S. District Court
Of The Eastern District Of Texas, Beaumont Division
(3) Section 551.071 (Litigation) - Evictions At Pleasure Island Marina And
RV Park
(4) Section 551.071 (Possible Litigation) - Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Complaint Filed By Christina
Gutierrez
(5) Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) - Trespassing On Parcel ID Nos.
95640, 95641, 95642, 95643, And 95644 (Requested By
Councilmember Kinlaw)
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AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) – CONTINUED
(6) Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) And Section 551.072 (Value of Real
Property) - 916 18th Street
(7) Section 551.074 (Personnel) - Deliberating The Appointment,
Employment, And Duties Of The City Secretary And An Acting City
Secretary
(8) Section 551.071 (Legal Advice), Section 551.072 (Value of Real
Property), And Section 551.087 (Economic Development) –
Waterpark
(9) Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) - Contract for the Study, Design,
Permit, Construction And Operation Of A Cell That Will Receive Waste
that Is Not Permitted Under The Current City Of Port Arthur Landfill
Permit. (Requested By Councilmember Frank)
(10) Section 551.071 (Legal Advice), And Section 551.087 (Economic
Development) - Central Mall Port Arthur
X. MEETING ADJOURNED
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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 20, 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 ***************************************************
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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 Of 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
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).
Article II. The Council. Section 11. - Rules of Procedure