HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 8, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 9_30 AMCHARLOTTE 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, September 8, 2026
9:30 AM CT
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur will conduct the regular meeting scheduled
for Tuesday, September 8, 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:
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better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s Office at (409) 983-8115.
Website: http://www.portarthurtx.gov
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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
September 8, 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 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
(1) Claire Jackson On Motiva’s Update About The Downtown Adams
Building Restoration Project.
(2) Carletha White Addresses Safety Concerns About Speeding On
Gulfway Drive, 25th Street, And Duff Drive.
(3) Oscar J. DeJean-Dwin Regarding Boone's Wrecker Services And The
Unlawful Storage Of Vehicles.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Kelvin L. Solco Of The Solco Group, LLC Regarding
The Status Of The Pedestrian Access To Transit Planning Study.
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS – CONTINUED
(2) A Presentation By Eagle Tang Of The Goodman Corporation
Regarding An Overview Of The City of Port Arthur SS4A Safety Action
Plan.
ITEM REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT
P.R. No. 25125 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Consulting Services Contract With The Goodman
Corporation Of Houston, Texas, To Assist The City In Planning And
Designing Strategies To Improve Safety And Reduce Traffic-Related
Fatalities On All Roadways In Port Arthur For The Safe Streets And
Roads For All (SS4A) Funding Program, Federal Funding In The
Amount Of $1,931,696.00 And The Local Match Of $482,924.00.
Project No. GM2401. Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000.
(3) A Presentation By NewGen Strategies And Solutions, LLC. Regarding
Water And Wastewater Rates And Affordability Study.
C. City Manager’s Staff Reports – None
D. Employee Recognition – None
E. Correspondence – None
F. Discussions
(1) A Discussion And Possible Action For The Reallocation Of The 2025
CDBG Funds Declined By Catholic Charities Hospitality Center.
(2) Discussion And Presentation By The City Attorney Regarding The
Differences Between The Original Ordinance And The Newly Adopted
Ordinance On "No Parking On Unapproved Surfaces". (Requested By
Councilmember Getwood)
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AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 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 (Z26-10) To
Consider A Zone Change From Commercial Retail (CR) To A Planned
Development District.
Site Location: The Property Is Located North Of Procter Street And
West Of Stilwell Boulevard.
Legal Description: All of Blocks 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 118, 117, and
116; Part of Blocks 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 91, 114, 115, 119, 122,
123, 124, and 125, 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
SEPTEMBER 8, 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. 25116 – A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas To
Enter Into An Agreement Between The City of Port Arthur, Texas
And Environmental Industrial Services Group, Inc. (“EISG”) For
Industrial Waste Operations At The Port Arthur Landfill Located at
4732 Highway 73 West, Port Arthur, Texas. (Requested By
Councilmember Frank)
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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
A. Travel Expense Reports
(A1) Councilmember Cal Jones:
TML Newly Elected Officials Conference
Round Rock, TX
August 12 – 14, 2026 $756.04
(A2) Councilmember Warren Pena:
TML Newly Elected Officials Conference
Round Rock, TX
August 12 – 14, 2026 $938.79
B. Minutes
August 24, 2026 Special Meeting
August 25, 2026 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions – Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24862 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Negotiate A Contract With The Solco Group, LLC Of Port Arthur,
Texas For On-Call Planning, Grants Research, Engineering And
Program Management Services For The City Of Port Arthur; Funding
Is Available In Transit's Professional Services Account 401-70-500-
5470-00-60-000 And Fleet's Professional Services Account 001-13-
037-5420-00-70-000.
(2) P.R. No. 24995 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Amend The Contract With Holland And Knight, LLP For Legal Services
Related To An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Dispute,
Increasing Contract Funding By $10,000.00 For A New Total Contract
Amount Not To Exceed $35,000.00; Funding Is Available In The Law
Department’s Professional Services - Account No. 001-05-013-5420-
00-10-000.
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AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 24997 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas And J. Johnnie On The Spot, LLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas For The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City's
Sanitary Landfill Located At 4732 W. Hwy 73, Beaumont, TX 77705.
(4) P.R. No. 25070 – A Resolution Authorizing A 92-Day Extension To
The Professional Services Agreement For The Solid Waste Master
Plan Project With NewGen Strategies And Solutions Of Orlando,
Florida, Moving The Revised Expiration Date From September 30,
2026, To December 31, 2026. There Is No Funding Impact For The
Professional Services Agreement Extension.
(5) P.R. No. 25097 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Temporary Workspace Easement Agreement With
Mustang Express Pipeline, LLC Over A 3.94-Acre Portion Of City-
Owned Land Out Of Parcel ID 267029, Located Near The City's
Landfill, For The Purpose Of Granting Temporary Workspace And
Road Access For Locating And Constructing A Gas Utility Pipeline
Along With Appurtenant Facilities.
(6) P.R. No. 25103 – A Resolution Authorizing The Replacement Of The
Undercarriage And Tracks On The D5 Dozer (Unit 2466) For The
Landfill Division By Mustang CAT Of Beaumont, Texas, Through The
Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program For $45,034.12. Funds
Are Available In The Public Works - Landfill Division Equipment
Maintenance Account, 403-320-50-5318-00-00-000.
(7) P.R. No. 25104 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Preferred Facilities Group Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 728-24, For The Repair
And Replacement Of The Perimeter Fence At The Port Arthur
Logistics Fire Station Located At 3400 Memorial Boulevard, Port
Arthur, Texas, In An Amount Not To Exceed $34,280.19; Funding Is
Available In The Fire Department Building Maintenance Account No.
001-19-047-5312-00-30-000.
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AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(8) P.R. No. 25117 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Close-Out Documents And Certificate Of Substantial
Completion For The Roof Replacement Project At The Sabine Pass
Community Center, Completed By Marsh Waterproofing, Inc., Of
Vidor, Texas, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Certificate Of
Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas.
(9) P.R. No. 25124 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Bullwall RansomCare With A Licensing Period Of One Year
From SHI Government Solutions, Inc. Through The OMNIA Partners
IT Solutions, Products & Services Cooperative Agreement. Funding
For The Amount Of $28,560.20 Is Budgeted In Information
Technology Account 001-09-023-5420-00-10-000.
(10) P.R. No. 25126 – A Resolution Authorizing And Ratifying The City
Manager's Submission Of An Application To The U.S. Department Of
Housing And Urban Development For A Healthy Homes Production
Grant; Providing For The Required 10 Percent Leverage
Commitment; And Providing That Eligible Federal Community
Development Block Grant Funds May Be Used To Satisfy The
Leverage Requirement.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions – Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 25008 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement With PaveCon, Ltd., Of Houston, Texas,
BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 800-26, For The Street
Rehabilitation Program Project (District Four): 26th Street (Memorial
Blvd. To 5th Avenue), 60th Street (Hazel Avenue To Jade Avenue),
And Florida Avenue (29th Street To 25th Street), For The Amount Of
$3,828,985.22. Funds Are Available In The Capital Streets Account
No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000. Project Nos. ST5081, ST5082, &
ST5085.
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AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(2) P.R. No. 25113 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of
$8,566.98 Less The Deductible ($2,500.00). The Claim Is Made
Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TMLIRP). The Claim Is A Result Of Property Damage To Traffic Unit
#2401, Resulting In A Final Settlement Of $6,066.98
(3) P.R. No. 25114 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of
$22,928.20 Less The Deductible ($5,000.00). The Claim Is Made
Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TMLIRP). The Claim Is A Result Of Property Damage To The City
Hall Annex, First Floor, Making Final Settlement $17,928.20.
B. Ordinances – Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7441 – An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of
$31,550.00, Less The Deductible ($2,500.00). The Claims Are Made
Against The Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TMLIRP). The Claim Is A Result Of Property Damage To Drainage
Unit #2345, Making The Final Settlement Offer $29,050.00.
(2) P.O. No. 7442 – An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of
$18,258.00. The Claim Is Made Against Allstate Insurance
Company. The Claim Is A Result Of Property Damage To Police Unit
#2211.
(3) P.O. No. 7450 – An Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, Code Of Ordinances, Ordinance No. 26-13, Chapter 106,
Section 106-225 No Parking On Unapproved Surfaces To Provide
For An Affirmative Defense And Certain Parking Exemptions;
Providing For Penalties Not To Exceed $500.00 Per Day Per
Violation; Providing A Savings And Severability Clause; And
Providing For Publication And An Effective Date. (Requested By
Councilmember Getwood)
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AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 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 (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)
2. Section 551.071(Legal Advice) – Obnoxious And Foul Odors Allegedly
Released From A Local Refinery And The Lack Of Communication
From The Local Refinery. (Requested By Mayor Moses And Mayor
Pro Tem Kinlaw)
3. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) And Section 551.087 (Economic
Development) - Central Mall
IX. 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 September 9, 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