HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/2020 AGENDAREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 14, 2020 1:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
Presentations and Recognitions
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda item No. 1/Consent
Agenda
Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider an ordinance authorizing the suspension of the effective date of the
Texas Gas Service proposed rate increase until May 6, 2020
WORK SESSIONS
Review and discuss a request from the Beaumont Children's Museum
Review and discuss the City's efforts related to litter removal
COMMENTS
� Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
� Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
James Mathews vs. City of Beaumont, Texas; Cause No. A-192,887
Brandy Springer, et al v. City of Beaumont and CH2M Hill Engineers,
Inc.; Cause No. B-198,469
Claim of ExxonMobil Oil Corporation v. City of Beaumont
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact Kaltrina Minick at 880-3777.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 14, 2020 1:30 PM
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes — December 17, 2019
Confirmation of board and commission member appointments
Dayna Simmons would be appointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The term
would commence January 14, 2020 and expire September 30, 2021. (Councilmember Randy
Feldschau)
A) Approve the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement with CentralSquare related to
software used by Police, Fire, and EMS
B) Approve the purchase of upgraded firewall equipment for use city wide to improve cyber
security
C) Approve a payment to Jefferson County related to a maintenance agreement with
Motorola to support the 800 MHz radio system
D) Approve the purchase of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and the purchase of an Air
Pack testing machine for use by the Fire Department
E) Approve a contract for interior repairs at a City building located at 5250 Washington
Boulevard
F) Approve a contract for interior repairs at Fire Station No. 5
G) Approve a contract for interior repairs at Fire Station No. 10
H) Authorize the City Manager to renew an annual service agreement for potable water with
Lucite International, Inc.
I) Authorize the acceptance of a 1410.93 square foot exclusive Drainage Easement located
at 4305 Calder Avenue
J) Authorize the settlement of the claim of Carlotta Nicklas
K) Authorize the City Manager to designate Chris Boone, Director of Planning &
Community Development, as the Certifying Officer of HUD Environmental Reviews
L) Authorize the settlement of the lawsuit styled David Franklin and Joshua Fontenot v.
Fernando Beltran and City of Beaumont; Cause No. B-201,696