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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6372: AMENDING ARTICLE XI (HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMISSION) P.O. No. 6372 5/09/14 gt ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XI (HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION), SECTION 14 -351 (A) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 90 -63 created the Historical Landmark Commission; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 98 -67 amended Ordinance No. 90 -63 as it pertained to its composition and the manner in which board members are appointed; and WHEREAS, Section 14 -351 states as follows: Sec. 14 -351. Created; membership. (a) There is created a historical landmark commission of the city, which shall consist of nine members, all of whom shall be resident citizens and qualified voters of this city. (b) Such members of the historical landmark commission shall serve without pay or compensation and shall be appointed by resolution, duly passed by a majority vote of the city council. The members shall be nominated by the corresponding numbered council person, with the ninth member being appointed by the mayor. (c) The commission shall be composed of at least the following: (1) One member shall be a member of the city planning commission. (2) One member shall be a licensed architect. (3) One member shall be a licensed attorney. (4) One member shall be a member of the Port Arthur Historical Society. (5) One member shall be a member of the Jefferson County Historical Society. All members shall have knowledge and experience of the architectural, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, ethnic and political history of the city." ; and, WHEREAS, per Ordinance 98 -67, the composition of the board was amended to eliminate the two alternate positions, the City Council desires to amend Section 14.351(a) of Article XI to add two (2) alternate positions; and WHEREAS, at this time, there are no licensed architects that reside in the City and it is necessary to amend Section 14.351 as to the residence of the architect. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That Section 14.351(a) of Article XI be amended as delineated in Exhibit "A ". Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. Section 4. That the ordinance shall be effective immediately. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of May A.D., 2014, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: s.po6372 Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: OA City Att. ney • APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager s.po6372 EXHIBIT "A" s.po6372 Sec. 14 -351. Created; membership. (a) There is created a historical landmark commission of the city, which shall consist of nine members and two alternates, all of whom shall be resident citizens and qualified voters of this city, with the exception of the licensed architect. (b) Such members of the historical landmark commission shall serve without pay or compensation and shall be appointed by resolution, duly passed by a majority vote of the city council. The members shall be nominated by the corresponding numbered council person, with the ninth member being appointed by the mayor. (c) The commission shall be composed of at least the following: (1) One member shall be a member of the city planning commission. (2) One member shall be a licensed architect. (3) One member shall be a licensed attorney. (4) One member shall be a member of the Port Arthur Historical Society. (5) One member shall be a member of the Jefferson County Historical Society. All members shall have knowledge and experience of the architectural, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, ethnic and political history of the city. (d) The term of office of such historical landmark commission members shall be for three years. Sec. 14 -352. Operational procedures. Operational procedures shall be established by the historical landmark commission as follows: (1) The historical landmark commission shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings, provided that its rules are not in conflict with this article, other ordinances of the city, or the laws of the state. (2) The historical landmark commission shall elect a chairman and vice - chairman from its membership. (3) The director of planning of the city shall serve as secretary for the commission and shall be responsible for taking minutes of the commission's proceedings and filing them in the office of the city secretary. (4) The historical landmark commission shall meet on a monthly basis at an agreed upon specified time and place or at such other times as set by the commission. Special meetings shall be called by the commission chairman or by three commission members. Sec. 14 -353. Functions. The historical landmark commission shall be empowered to: (1) Make recommendations to the city council for employment of staff and professional consultants as necessary to carry out the duties of the commission. s.po6372 (2) Prepare rules and procedures as necessary to carry out the business of the commission. (3) Recommend to the city council criteria for the designation of historic, architectural, and cultural landmarks and the delineation of historic districts. (4) Conduct surveys and maintain an inventory of significant historic, architectural and cultural landmarks, and all properties located in historic districts within the city. (5) Recommend the designation of resources as landmarks and historic districts. (6) Create committees from among its membership and delegate to these committees responsibilities to carry out the purposes of this article. (7) Recommend conferral of recognition upon the owners of landmarks or properties within districts by means of certificates, plaques or markers. (8) Increase public awareness of the value of historic, cultural and architectural preservation by developing and participating in public education programs. (9) Make recommendations to the city council concerning the utilization of state, federal or private funds to promote the preservation of landmarks and historic districts within the city. (10) Recommend specific design guidelines for the review of landmarks and districts. (11) Recommend the acquisition of a landmark structure by the city council where its preservation is essential to the purpose of this article and where private preservation is not feasible. (12) Recommend to the city council acceptance of the donation of preservation easements and development rights as well as any other gift of value for the purpose of historic preservation. ) Sec. 14 -354. Administrator; historic preservation officer. (a) The director of planning shall serve as historic preservation officer. This officer shall administer this article and advise the historical landmark commission on matters submitted to it. (b) In addition to serving as a representative of the commission, the officer is responsible for coordinating the city's preservation activities with those of state and federal agencies and with local, state and national nonprofit preservation organizations. Secs. 14- 355 -14 -390. Reserved. s.po6372