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Home My WebLink AboutP.R. NO. 25106 APPOINTMENT/RE-APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. City of nrr rthu� � Texas www.PortArthurTx.gov DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: September 11, 2026 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, CPM, City Manager From: Pamela D. Langford, CPM Assistant City Manager— Operations/Director of Development Services PEA RE: P.R. NO. 25106 — A proposed resolution appointment/re-appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Introduction: This agenda item seeks the City Council's approval of Proposed Resolution No. 25106, appointing and/or reappointing three (3) individuals to serve on the City of Port Arthur Zoning Board of Adjustment, representing Council Districts 1, 2, and 3, pursuant to Appendix A: Zoning, Section 5.04 of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances. The appointments are necessary due to the expiration of the terms associated with these positions. The individuals appointed and/or reappointed by the City Council will each serve a two (2) year term expiring September 23, 2028. Background: The Zoning Board of Adjustment was originally created by Ordinance No. 89-54. The composition of the Board was subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 15-57, which eliminated alternate positions and established the current manner of appointment. In accordance with Appendix A: Zoning, Section 5.04 of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of the same number of members as the City Council, including its chairperson. The Board, therefore, consists of seven (7) members. Four (4) Board members, including the chairperson, are appointed during even-numbered years, while three (3) Board members are appointed during odd-numbered years. Members serve staggered two (2) year terms, and each appointment requires approval by a simple majority vote of the governing body. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur." P.O. Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 The Zoning Board of Adjustment performs an important quasi-judicial function in the administration of the City's zoning regulations. The Board considers matters authorized under applicable state law and the City's Zoning Ordinance, including requests for variances and appeals involving decisions made in the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. Appointments are currently required for the Board positions representing Council Districts 1, 2, and 3. The respective Councilmembers may recommend the reappointment of the existing member or the appointment of a new individual to represent their district. All appointments are subject to approval by a simple majority vote of the City Council. Proposed Resolution No. 25106 will appoint and/or reappoint the individuals selected to represent Council Districts 1, 2, and 3. Upon appointment, each member will serve a two (2) year term expiring September 23, 2028. In accordance with Resolution No. 98-157, each appointee must contact the City Secretary's Office to take the required oath of office, receive the applicable governing documents, and complete the required orientation. Budget Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with these appointments. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 25106, appointing and/or reappointing three (3) individuals to the City of Port Arthur Zoning Board of Adjustment to represent Council Districts 1, 2, and 3. Each appointed and/or reappointed member shall serve a two (2) year term expiring September 23, 2028, in accordance with Appendix A: Zoning, Section 5.04 of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances. "Remember, we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur." P.O. Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 P.R. NO. 25106 09/10/2026 PDL PAGE 1 OF 4 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PURSUANT TO APPENDIX A: ZONING, SECTION 5.04 OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Adjustment was originally created by Ordinance No. 89-54; and, WHEREAS, per Ordinance No. 15-57, the City Council changed the composition of the board, deleting the alternate positions and delineating the manner of appointment as denoted in Appendix A, Section 5.04 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Port Arthur, Texas; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with Appendix A: Zoning, Section 5.04 of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall consist of the same number of members as the City Council, including its chairperson; and, WHEREAS, four(4) Board members, including the chairperson, shall be appointed during even-numbered years and three (3) Board members shall be appointed during odd-numbered years, with each member serving a two-year term; and, WHEREAS, the governing body shall take a simple majority vote to officially appoint each candidate to the Board. A member of the Board may be removed for cause by the governing body upon written charges and after a public hearing. In the event of a vacancy occurring in membership of the Board for any reason, an appointment for the remainder of the vacant term must be made in the same manner as regular appointments; and, WHEREAS, appointments and/or reappointments are required for the Zoning Board of Adjustment positions representing Council Districts 1, 2, and 3; and, P.R. NO. 25106 09/10/2026 PDL PAGE 2 OF 4 WHEREAS, the City Councilmembers representing Council Districts 1, 2, and 3 desire to appoint and/or reappoint members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment to serve two (2) year terms expiring September 23, 2028, as delineated in Exhibit "A." NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1: That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2: That the City Council hereby appoints and/or reappoints the following members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment to serve two (2) year terms, with said terms expiring September 23, 2028: District 1 Appointment: District 2 Appointment: District 3 Appointment: Section 3: That in accordance with Resolution No. 98-157, the appointee shall immediately contact the City Secretary's Office and be sworn in, receive a copy of the Charter and the Zoning Ordinance, and attend an orientation seminar from the City Attorney's Office. Section 4: That the appointees, upon taking the required oath of office and doing all things necessary to qualify for such office, shall have all rights and powers provided by the Statutes and Ordinances pertaining thereto. Section 5: That the terms of the members appointed and/or reappointed herein shall expire on September 23, 2028, unless otherwise provided by applicable law or City ordinance. Section 6: That this Resolution shall be effective immediately. P.R. NO. 25106 09/10/2026 PDL PAGE 3 OF 4 Section 7: That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of September, A.D., 2026, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor ATTEST: Christe Whitley Ned, TRMC, City Secretary APPROVED A • Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED F R INI -RATION: on "Ron" rton, CPM City Manager an e , !cn Pamela D. Langford, CP , Assistant City Manager— Operations/Director of Development Services P.R. NO. 25106 09/10/2026 PDL PAGE 4 OF 4 EXHIBIT "A" ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (rev. September 22, 2026) COUNCIL Current Term Term Original DISTRICT Appointee Resolution Beginning Ending Resolution Appt. & Date Appt. & Date RES 26- RES 26- 1 [Appointee Name] 09/22/2026 09/23/2026 09/10/2028 09/22/2026 RES 26- RES 26- 2 [Appointee Name] 09/22/2026 09/23/2026 09/10/2028 09/22/2026 RES 26- RES 26- 3 [Appointee Name] 09/22/2026 09/23/2026 09/10/2028 09/22/2026 RES 26-358 RES 26-358 4 Dr. Denita Jones 08/11/2026 08/12/2026 09/10/2028 08/11/2026 RES 25-467 RES 19-534 5 Anthony Albert 11/4/2025 09/10/2025 09/10/2027 12/03/2019 RES 25-467 RES 19-534 6 Alice Washington 11/4/2025 09/10/2025 09/10/2027 12/03/2019 RES 25-382 RES 25-382 Mayor Kareem Nelson 09/09/2025 09/10/2025 09/10/2027 09/09/2025 APPOINTED BY: City Council members and approved by a majority vote. LIAISON: Pamela D. Langford, Director of Development Services TERMS: Two (2) Years ** The Zoning Board of Adjustment was created by City of Port Arthur Ordinance No. 89-054, Section 25-100, on August 1, 1989. The composition of the Board was amended by Ordinance No. 15-57 on December 8, 2015.