HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 14, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 9:30 AM CHARLOTTE M.MOSES,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM
THOMAS KINLAW,III City of \ CITY MANAGER
MAYOR PRO TEM A
IJ CHRISTE WHITLEY NED,TRMC
COUNCIL MEMBERS: may- CITY SECRETARY
TAYLOR L.GETWOOD ort rthur
CAL J.JONES l /l ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO
WARREN PENA CITY ATTORNEY
KAALA JACOBS
DONALD FRANK,SR.
AG E N DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
9:30 AM CT
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur will conduct the regular meeting scheduled
for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:30 AM CT via telephonic and videoconference, with in-
person attendance also available. A quorum of the City Council will be physically
present in the City Council Chamber on the Fifth Floor of 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:
813 7812 1532 and passcode: 993551
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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
July 14, 2026
9:30 AM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Moses
Mayor Pro Tern 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
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Craig Taffaro Of Ardurra Group, Inc. Regarding
The City Of Port Arthur's Eligibility To Apply For Grant Funding
Through The Texas Division Of Emergency Management (TDEM)
Safe Room Program.
C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None
D. Employee Recognition — None
E. Correspondence — None
F. Discussions — None
AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10:00 AM
(1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And
To Discuss The Following:
Proposed Change: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z26-08) To
Consider A Zone Change From Agricultural (AG) To Heavy Industrial
(HI) For The Development Of Two (2) Batch Plants.
Site Location: West Of Dowling Road And North Of S. 8th Street
(PID: 134693)
Legal Description: Being 15.48 Acres Of Land Out Of And A Part
Of 65 TR 6&7, I W Burton, 12.610 383 TR 6, R Wilson Labor 2.890,
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
JULY 14, 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
(1) 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.
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.
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AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
A. Travel Expense Reports
(Al) City Attorney Roxann Pais Cotroneo:
2026 TCAA Summer Conference
Galveston, Texas
June 24 — 26, 2026 $1,366.06
B. Minutes
January 27, 2026 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting
May 5, 2026 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting
May 12, 2026 Special Meeting
June 24, 2026 Special Meeting
June 30, 2026 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
June 30, 2026 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24712 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The YMCA Of Southeast Texas For The Management And
Operation Of The Westside Development Center Located At 601 W.
Reverend Dr. Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur, Texas; Funding In
The Amount Of $90,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2026 Is Available In
Account 001-15-043-5470-00-20-000. Funding For Fiscal Year 2027
Is Subject To Approval And Appropriation Of The Budget.
(2) P.R. No. 24726 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Grant To Entergy Texas, Inc. A 16' X 100' Utility Easement, Together
With A 100' X 100' Temporary Workspace, For The Construction,
Reconstruction, Improvement, Repair, Operation, Inspection, Patrol,
Replacement, And Maintenance Of Electric Power And
Communication Facilities On A Portion Of Hughen Park Along
Lakeshore Drive.
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AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 24789 — A Resolution Acknowledging Jefferson County
Drainage District No. 7 As The Non-Federal Sponsor For The U.S.
Army Corps Of Engineers' Sabine Pass To Galveston Bay (S2G)
Coastal Storm Risk Management Project; Authorizing The Grant Of A
Permanent Storm Protection Levee Easement, A Temporary Work
Area Easement, And An Ingress And Egress Access Easement Across
Portions Of City-Owned Property Located Along And/Or Between 4th
Street, Lakeshore Drive, And Seawall Drive In Connection With The
Port Arthur Project; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute
The Necessary Easement Instruments.
(4) P.R. No. 24799 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Project Closeout Documents For The Port Arthur Transit
Alleyway, Road Reconstruction, And Drainage Repairs Of San
Antonio Avenue Performed By Texas Materials, Inc. Of Beaumont,
Texas; Accepting The Project As Complete; Authorizing The Release
Of Contract Retainage In The Amount Of $27,616.07; Funds
Available In Account 401-70-530-8525-00-60-000, DR1P06.
(5) P.R. No. 25013 — A Resolution Ratifying The Action Of The Jefferson
County Commissioners Court Approving The Waiver Of Penalties And
Interest In The Amount Of $12.73 Pursuant To Section 33.011(a)(1)
Of The Texas Tax Code.
(6) P.R. No. 25018 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group,
Inc., Of Warren, Texas, In The Amount Of $27,600.00 For The
Demolition Of Six (6) Residential Structures (Group B) And Rejecting
The Bid For The Structure Located 700 E. 18th Street, With Funding
Available In Account No. 001-13-036-5470-00-10-000 (General
Fund—Other Contractual Services)
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AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 25021 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group,
Inc., Of Warren, Texas, In The Amount Of $25,600.00 For The
Demolition Of Six (6) Residential Structures (Group E); And Rejecting
The Bid For The Structure Located At 248 Avant Lane, With Funding
Available In Account No. 001-13-036-5470-00-10-000 (General
Fund—Other Contractual Services).
(8) P.R. No. 25023 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
y Execute A Professional Services Agreement With SCS Engineers Of
Houston, Texas, To Investigate Methane Exceedances At Gas Probe
GP-9 And, If Necessary, Prepare A Remediation Plan In The Amount
Of $46,500.00; Funds Are Available In The Public Works Department
Landfill Division - Professional Services Account Number 403-50-320-
5420-00-00-000.
(9) P.R. No. 25030 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas, Scheduling A Public Hearing To Consider A
Request For The Permanent Renaming Of Austin Avenue To Rev. Dr.
Luther B. Wade Avenue; And Providing For Related Matters.
(10) P.R. No. 25032 — A Resolution Ratifying The Emergency Rental Of
Pumps For The Lakeshore Drive Lift Station; Ratifying Payment To
United Rentals (North America), Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, In The
Amount Of $36,567.86 Through BuyBoard Contract No. 22/0052SG-
03; With Funding From Account No. 410-40-220-5313-00-00-000,
Sewer System Maintenance.
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AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24992 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Renewal With RingCentral, Inc. For The
Continued Provision Of Hosted Cloud Telephone Services For A
Three-Year Term In The Total Amount Of $185,424.84, Payable In
Thirty-Six (36) Monthly Installments Of $5,150.69; Funding For
Fiscal Year 2027 Is Available In The Information Technology
Communication Account 001-09-023-5482-00-10-000. Funding For
Fiscal Years 2028 And 2029 Is Subject To The Approval Of The
Budget And The Appropriation Of Funds.
(2) P.R. No. 25015 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Amendment No. 2 To The Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Freese & Nichols, Inc. Of Pearland, Texas For The
Construction Phase Services Of The Main Wastewater Treatment
Plant, Increasing The Contract Amount By $899,392.00, For A New
Total Contract Amount Of $2,999,392.00; Funding Is Available In
Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0023.
(3) P.R. No. 25022 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Submit An Application To The Texas Division Of Emergency
Management (TDEM) For Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMGP) Funding Under FEMA Disaster Declaration DR-4781 In An
Amount Of Ten Million Dollars, Or Such Greater Amount As May Be
Determined Eligible By TDEM And FEMA During The Application
Review Process For The Development And Construction Of
Community Safe Rooms; Authorizing The Acceptance Of Such Grant
Funds If Awarded; Committing The City To Provide The Required
Local Match Of Twenty-Five Percent (25%) Of The Total Project
Cost; And Providing For Related Matters.
(4) P.R. No. 25025 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory
Committee (Requested By Councilmember Pena)
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JULY 14, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(5) P.R. No. 25026 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested
By Councilmember Pena)
(6) P.R. No. 25027 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Director Or Directors To The Port Arthur Economic Development
Corporation (Requested By Councilmember Pena)
(7) P.R. No. 25028 - A Resolution Appointing A Member Or Members To
The Pleasure Island Advisory Commission (Requested By
Councilmember Pena)
(8) P.R. No. 25029 — A Resolution Appointing A Member To The Port
Arthur Youth Advisory Council (YAC) (Requested By Councilmember
Warren Pena).
(9) P.R. No. 25031 — A Resolution Appointing A Member And/Or
Members To The Charter Advisory Committee (Requested By Mayor
Moses And Councilmember Pena).
(10) P.R. No. 25037 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Amend The Contract With Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend,
P.C. ("Lloyd Gosselink") For Professional Legal Services Related To
State Of Texas Vs. City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-
001285 In The 201st District Court Of Travis County, Texas, To
Increase Funding In By $100,000.00, For A New Total Contract
Amount Not To Exceed $245,000.00; Funding Is Available In Water
Utilities Professional Services Account No. 410-40-200-5420-00-00-
000 To Cover The Increased Costs.
(11) P.R. No. 25041 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Consent To Use The Easement Area (Encroachment
Agreement) With Colonial Pipeline Company For The Construction,
Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Repair, Replacement, And
Improvement Of A Portion Of The Highway 365 Sanitary Sewer Force
Main Project Located Along FM 365 Near Sassine Avenue And Riley
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Street In Port Arthur, Texas.
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AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7419 —An Ordinance Amending Appendix A, Zoning, Of The
Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By Approving
A Zoning Map Amendment For Approximately 35.77 Acres Of Land
Located South Of West Port Arthur Road And North Of Kerry Twin
Thomas Drive, Legally Described As 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,
Changing The Zoning Classification From Light Industrial (LI) To
Commercial General (CG) To Allow For The Construction & Operation
Of An Amusement, Commercial (Indoor/Outdoor) Facility; Providing
That Any Person Violating Any Provision Of This Ordinance Shall Be
Deemed Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And, Upon Conviction, Shall Be
Fined In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,000.00, As Provided In
Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, And That Each
Day Such Violation Continues Shall Constitute A Separate Offense;
Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of
Port Arthur; And Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become
Effective Immediately Upon Publication.
Z26-05 - Herdz Investments LLC.
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AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(2) P.O. No. 7427 — An Ordinance Amending Appendix A, Zoning, Of The
Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By Approving
A Zoning Map Amendment For Approximately 0.2987 Acre Of Land
Located At 2219 Canal Street, Legally Described As Part Of Lot 1,
Block 32, And Lot 17, Block 7, Port Acres Subdivision, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas, Said Property Being Located South Of
Norma Street And North Of Canal Street, Changing The Zoning
Classification From Low Density Residential (LDR) To Commercial
Retail (CR) To Allow For The Re-Establishment And Operation Of A
Car Wash; Providing That Any Person Violating Any Provision Of This
Ordinance Shall Be Deemed Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And, Upon
Conviction, Shall Be Fined In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,000.00,
As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances,
And That Each Day Such Violation Continues Shall Constitute A
Separate Offense; Providing For Publication In The Official
Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur; And Providing That This
Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Publication.
Z26-04 - Kenneth Ray Rice, Jr.
(3) P.O. No. 7439 —An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of A City-Owned
Vacant Tract Of Land Located At 916 18th Street (PID #92335),
Legally Described As Lot 4, Block 432, City Of Port Arthur Addition
And Further Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Special
Warranty Deed For The Conveyance.
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
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The City Council Will Now Go Into Closed/Executive Session Pursuant To
The Following Sections Of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code:
(1) Section 551.074 (Personnel) — Duties, Responsibilities, And
Performance Evaluations Of The City Manager And The City Attorney.
(2) Section 551.071 (Litigation) — Phyllis Fipps vs. City of Port Arthur,
Cause No. 26DCCV0589 in the 58th District Court of Jefferson
County, Texas.
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AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) CONTINUED
(3) Section 551.071 (Litigation) — Elvira Jones vs. City of Port Arthur,
Cause No. 25DCCV2218 in the 60th District Court of Jefferson
County, Texas.
(4) Section 551.071 (Litigation) — Gregory Benson vs. City Of Port
Arthur, Civil Action No. 1:25-CV-00585-MAC, In The U.S. District
Court Of The Eastern District Of Texas, Beaumont Division.
(5) Section 551.071 (Litigation) - State Of Texas vs. City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-25-001285 In The 201st District Court Of
Travis County, Texas.
(6) Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Industrial District Agreements.
(7) Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Contract For The Study, Design,
Permit, Construct, And Operate A Cell That Will Receive Waste That
Is Not Permitted Under The Current City Of Port Arthur Landfill
Permit. (Requested By Councilmember Frank)
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 July 15, 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
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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