HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 30, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 5_30 PMCHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR RONALD BURTON, CPM THOMAS KINLAW, III CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTE WHITLEY NED, TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARY TAYLOR L. GETWOOD CAL J. JONES ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO WARREN PENA CITY ATTORNEY KAALA JACOBS DONALD FRANK, SR. AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
5:30 PM CT
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting
Scheduled For Tuesday, June 30, 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
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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
June 30, 2026
5:30 PM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Moses _____
Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw, III _____
Councilmember Getwood _____
Councilmember Jones _____
Councilmember Pena _____
Councilmember Jacobs _____
Councilmember Frank, Sr. _____
City Manager Burton, CPM _____
City Secretary Ned, TRMC _____
City Attorney Pais Cotroneo _____
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee _____
II. PROCLAMATIONS
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Joan Jones Regarding Streets.
(2) Stephen Mosely Regarding The 2026 Senior Summer Slam I & II.
(3) Jersson A. Herrera Regarding Environmental Hazard And Noise.
(4) Earthell Johnson Regarding Water Service Request.
(5) Dwight Fobbs Of The Port Arthur American Little League Regarding
Batting Cages.
(6) Kevin Solco Regarding What Kind of Work the Company Does and
The Introduction Of Their New Interns.
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AGENDA
JUNE 30, 2026
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS – CONTINUED
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Wanda Bodden, Dr. Shyulanda Filer, Betty Polk,
Minister Eric Jones, And Russell Duriso Regarding Update The Council
And Community On The Status Of Projects And Proposals Of The Port
Arthur Beautification Commission.
(2) A Presentation By The Environmental & Consumer Health Division Of
The Health Department Regarding Changes To Mobile Food Units
And Fees.
C. City Manager’s Staff Reports – None
D. Employee Recognition – None
E. Correspondence – None
F. Discussions– None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:00 PM
(1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And
To Discuss The Following:
Proposed Change: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z26-04) To
Consider A Zone Change From Low Density Residential (LDR) To
Commercial Retail (CR) For The Re-Development Of A Carwash.
Site Location: 2219 Canal Street (PID: 86925)
Legal Description: Being 0.2987 Acres Of Land Out Of And A Part
Of Lot 1, Block 32, And Lot 17, Block 7, Port Acres Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
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.
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AGENDA
JUNE 30, 2026
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:00 PM – CONTINUED
(2) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And
To Discuss The Following:
PROPOSED CHANGE: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z26-05) To
Consider A Zone Change From Light Industrial District (LI) To
Commercial General District (CG) For The Construction & Operation
Of An Amusement, Commercial (Indoor/Outdoor) Facility.
Site Location: South Of West Port Arthur Road & North Of Kerry
Twin Thomas Drive (PID: 74175 & 74176)
Legal Description: Being 35.77 Acres Of Land, PT LTS 2 7 8, BLK
16, RG N & PT LTS 1 & 2, BLK 17 RG N & LT. 2, TR 2, 1.000, BLK.
16, Range N, PALCO Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
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;
(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;
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AGENDA
JUNE 30, 2026
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A
TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) –
CONTINUED
(4) A Reminder About An Upcoming Event Organized Or Sponsored By
The Governing Body;
(5) Information Regarding A Social, Ceremonial, Or Community Event
Organized Or Sponsored By An Entity Other Than The Governing
Body That Was Attended Or Is Scheduled To Be Attended By A
Member Of The Governing Body, Or An Official Or Employee Of The
Political Subdivision; And
(6) Announcements Involving An Imminent Threat To The Public Health
And Safety Of People In The Political Subdivision That Has Arisen
After The Posting Of The Agenda
*Possible Action May Not Be Discussed In Conjunction With The
Information Provided In The Report
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – NONE
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or
Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background
And Support Material On Each Item, And / Or It Has Been Discussed At A
Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being
Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen,
In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For
Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not
Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
A. Travel Expense Reports
(A1) Mayor Charlotte Moses:
Texas Emergency Management Conference
Fort Worth, TX
May 25 – 30, 2026 $2204.21
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AGENDA
JUNE 30, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(A2) Mayor Charlotte Moses:
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Galveston, TX
June 1, 2026 $108.25
(A3) City Manager Ronald Burton:
TCMA Annual Conference
Arlington, TX
June 3 – 7, 2026 $2,154.46
B. Minutes
June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions – Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24733 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Provide Financial Support To Truth & Education Corporation, A Texas
Nonprofit Organization Qualified Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The
Internal Revenue Code, For The 2026 Senior Summer Slam I And II
Events; Finding That The Expenditure Serves A Valid Public Purpose
And Provides A Direct Benefit To The Citizens Of Port Arthur;
Authorizing Funding In The Amount Of $10,000.00; And Providing
For Funding From Account No. 001-01-005-5470-00-10-000, Project
No. MA0074.SPP.OTH.
(2) P.R. No. 24837 – A Resolution Establishing A Purchasing Authority
Limit Of $25,000.00 For The Port Arthur Economic Development
Corporation Consistent With The City Of Port Arthur’s Current
Purchasing Policies And Procedures.
(3) P.R. No. 24871 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept Close-Out Documents Submitted By Pavecon Ltd, Of Houston,
Texas And Approve The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of
$21,469.63 For The 13th Street Rehabilitation Project-Sabine Avenue
To Neches Avenue. Project No. ST5095.CON. Street Capital Account
No. 307-00-000-2050-00-00-000.
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AGENDA
JUNE 30, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(4) P.R. No. 24948 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept Close-Out Documents Submitted By Pavecon Ltd, Of Houston,
Texas And Approve The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of
$32,304.75, For The Redbird Street Rehabilitation Project From
Green Avenue To Jefferson Drive. Street Capital Account No. 307-
00-000-2050-00-00-000, Project No. ST5106.CON.
(5) P.R. No. 24991 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Lamar
University And The Port Arthur Police Department For Participation
In A Proposed United States Department Of Justice Training Grant
Program In Support Of Integrating Communications, Assessments,
And Tactics (ICAT) Training Methodologies For Law Enforcement
Agencies.
(6) P.R. No. 24996 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Texas Department Of Public Safety National Data
Exchange (N-DEx) Agency Coordinator Agreement And Any Related
Documents Necessary To Maintain The Port Arthur Police
Department’s Participation In The National Data Exchange System.
(7) P.R. No. 24999 – A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A
Replacement Radio Repeater For The Port Arthur Police Department
Communications System From Motorola Solutions Of Houston,
Texas, Through Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
Cooperative Purchasing Contract RA05-21 In The Amount Not To
Exceed $28,749.65. Funding Available In Police Account No. 001-17-
045-5488-00-30-000.
(8) P.R. No. 25004 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Cla-Val Service Of Buda, Texas, For The
Repair And Servicing Of Cla-Val Control Valves Associated With The
Irrigation System At The Babe Zaharias Golf Course; Finding That
The Procurement Qualifies As A Sole Source Purchase And Is Exempt
From Competitive Bidding Pursuant To Section 252.022(a)(7)(D) Of
The Texas Local Government Code. Funding In The Amount Of
$33,096.00 Is Available In The ARPA Account Number 169-25-065-
8526-00-20-000 Project Code ARP021.
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AGENDA
JUNE 30, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(9) P.R. No. 25009 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Reject All Bids Received For The 3rd Avenue Lift Station Project And
Authorizing The Purchasing Division To Revise The Project Scope, As
Necessary, And Re-Advertise The Project For Competitive Bids.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions – Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24876 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Non-Exclusive Agreements With The Reserve Network And
Argus Talent, LLC For The Provision Of Temporary Staffing Services;
Designating The Reserve Network As The Primary Vendor And Argus
Talent, LLC As The Secondary Vendor; Authorizing A One-Year Term
With Two Optional One-Year Renewals; Providing For A Projected
Annual Budgetary Impact Of $3,000,000.00; Of Which
$1,204,637.00 Is Available For Fiscal Year 2026, The Remaining
$1,795,363.00 Is Subject To Approval And Appropriations Of The
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Funding Shall Be Provided By Various
Departments Under The Line Item 5476 “Temp Services”.
(2) P.R. No. 24934 – A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation To Enter Into A Master Healthcare
Workforce Training Agreement With Lamar State College Port Arthur
To Provide Healthcare Apprenticeship And Workforce Training
Services For Eligible Port Arthur Residents In An Amount Not To
Exceed $250,000.00 Over A Twenty-Four (24) Month Term;
(Projected $50,000.00 For FY 2026, $140,000.00 For FY 2027, And
$60,000.00 For FY 2028, Subject To Annual Appropriation And
Approval Of PAEDC Budget); Funds Available In PAEDC Account No.
120-80-625-5475-00-00-000 (Job Training Programs).
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AGENDA
JUNE 30, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 24964 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Non-Exclusive Agreement With Cotton Commercial USA,
Inc., Of Katy, Texas, For The Provision Of Emergency
Environmental, Disaster Recovery, Debris Management, And
Logistical Response Services; Authorizing An Amount Not To Exceed
$1,000,000.00 During The Authorized Term; Providing For An Initial
Term Through December 31, 2026, With Two Optional One-Year
Renewal Terms; And Providing That Funding Shall Be Subject To
Emergency Appropriations And Available Project Funding.
(4) P.R. No. 24983 - A Resolution Ratifying The Emergency Sewer Repair
Performed At 4863 60th Street; Authorizing Payment To Global
Drilling, Inc. Of Winnie, Texas, In The Amount Of $645,400.00;
Finding That The Procurement Qualified For The Emergency
Exemptions Set Forth In Sections 252.022(a)(1) And 252.022(a)(2)
Of The Texas Local Government Code; And Providing For Funding
From CIP Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No.
WS0032.OTH.
(5) P.R. No. 24993 – A Resolution Approving A Workforce Training
Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic Development
Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For The Training
Of Port Arthur Residents As Class A & B Commercial Drivers In An
Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00; Funds Available In EDC Acct.
120-80-625-5475-00-00-000, Subject To Approval Of The PAEDC
FY26-27 Budget.
(6) P.R. No. 24994 – A Resolution Approving The Second Year (First
Renewal) Of An Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation And S&S Investigations & Security, Inc. Of
Groves, Texas, For Security Guard Services To Serve The Spur 93
Business Park For An Amount Not To Exceed $126,659.00; Funding
Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5479-00-00-000 (Business
Park Development).
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AGENDA
JUNE 30, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 25002 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract With Preferred
Facilities Group Of Port Arthur, Texas, Extending The Contract Time
By One Hundred Thirty-Five (135) Days With No Increase In Contract
Price; Accepting The Project As Complete; Authorizing Final Payment
And Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $23,203.61 For The
Construction Of The Photo Op On Pleasure Island In Lakefront Park;
And Authorizing The Execution Of All Close-Out Documents; Funding
Is Available In Retainage Account No. 450-00-000-2050-00-00-000.
(8) P.R. No. 25003 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Grant Agreement With The Texas Parks And Wildlife
Department For The Acceptance Of A Local Park Directed Grant In
The Amount Of $100,000.00 For Playground Equipment And
Surfacing, Sports Court Renovations, And Site Amenities At Lincoln
Park Located At 713 W. 6th Street, With No Cash Match Required.
(9) P.R. No. 25005 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Submit A Grant Application To The Texas Water Development Board
(TWDB) Funding Opportunity As Part Of The Texas House Bill 500
(89th Legislature) For The Possible Grant Funding Of $13,000,000.00
For The Sabine Pass Water System Improvements Project.
B. Ordinances – Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7430 – An Ordinance Authorizing The Conveyance Of A
City-Owned Vacant Substandard Lot To Keith Carter, A Disabled
Veteran, For The Purpose Of Constructing An Affordable Owner-
Occupied Residential Home; Finding That Such Conveyance Serves
A Public Purpose; And Further Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Special Warranty Deed For The Conveyance.
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AGENDA
JUNE 30, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(2) P.O. No. 7436 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, Businesses,
Article IX, Temporary And Mobile Food Units, Of The Code Of
Ordinances; Repealing Existing Sections 22-465 Through 22-468 In
Their Entirety; Adopting New Regulations Governing Temporary
Food Establishments And Mobile Food Vendors Consistent With
Chapter 437B Of The Texas Health And Safety Code; Establishing
Local Operational Requirements Consistent With State Law.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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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 July 1, 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 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
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