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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/2023 MINT E X A S MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT SPECIAL - COUNCIL MEETING Albert "A.J." Turner Jr., At -Large ROBIN MOUTON, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, At -Large Taylor Neild, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward II Audwin Samuel, Ward III APRIL 4, 2023 Chris Durio, Mayor Pro Tern Tina Broussard, City Clerk Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager Sharae Reed, City Attorney The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 on April 4, 2023, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to considerthe following: K ` -,11ffe— * Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition ■ Public Safety Update from the City of Beaumont Medical Director ■ Presentation by the International Code Council Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Agenda items 10-15 Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Rick Ivy with Wesley United Methodist Church gave the invocation. Mayor Mouton led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Mouton, Mayor Pro Tern Durio, Councilmembers Getz, Turner, Feldschau, Samuel and Neild. Also, present were Kenneth Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions "Proclamation" - The 75th Anniversary of the Neches River Festival - Proclamation read by Mayor Mouton, accepting Ashley Bryan, Neches River Festival Social Chairman and Mr. Fuller McSpadden, Neches River Festival President "Proclamation" - National Public Health Week — April 3-9, 2023 - Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tern Durio, accepting Mary Alexander, Clinical Nurse Manager for the City of Beaumont "Proclamation" - Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 2023 - Proclamation read by Mayor Mouton, accepting Cheryl Williams, Executive Director of the Rape and Suicide Crisis Center "Recognition" - Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc., Zeta Psi Chapter celebrating 50 years on the campus of Lamar University, Accepting; Bruce Johnson one of the original Zeta Psi Chapter Members Minutes - April 4, 2023 Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda Rob Clark 85 Genevieve Spoke to Council regarding agenda items 12-16 Sina Nejad 1990 W. Lucas Spoke to Council regarding agenda items 12-16 Beaumont TX Beaumont TX CONSENT AGENDA (Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered non -controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. A consensus of the Council is required to remove any item for discussion and separate action.) A. Approval of the March 21, 2023, and March 24, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes B. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute all documents necessary to accept funding from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) awarded to the Beaumont Public Health Department -- Resolution 23-088 C. Approve a calendar for the remainder of FY 2023 for City Council meetings to be posted on the City's web site - Resolution 23-089 D. Approve a contract for the fence installation at the Police Department located at 255 College Street - Resolution 23-090 E. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks to Install One New Picnic Pavilion at Sprott Park - Resolution 23-091 F. Authorize the purchase of replacement service equipment for the High Flow Bar Screen at the Wastewater Treatment Plant - Resolution 23-092 Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 1, Consider a request to annex the south half of the right-of-way of Spindletop Avenue. The existing city limit line travels along the centerline of Spindletop Avenue, which leaves half of the street to be inside city limits and the other half served by Jefferson County. This shared ownership has prevented both the City and County from performing necessary and extensive rehabilitation to the road. Minutes - April 4, 2023 With Council approval, the City entered into an Interlocal Agreementwith Jefferson County in October 2021. The agreement states Jefferson County shall reimburse fifty (50) percent of the costs, not to exceed $265,000. City staff performed the engineering, surveying, and bidding for the Spindletop Avenue Roadway and Drainage Rehabilitation Project. The council awarded a contract in February 2022 to stabilize and resurface the roadway base, remove, and replace the driveway culverts, and regrade and reshape the drainage ditches. The final contract was awarded in the amount of $532,052.51 as accepted by Council in August 2022, Request for payment was submitted to Jefferson County and was received on October 14, 2022. Annexation of the south half of the right-of-way of Spindletop Avenue will allow the city to maintain the infrastructure and perform future improvements as necessary to ensure the integrity of Spindletop Avenue. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 20, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 9:0 to approve the request to annex the south half of the right-of-way of Spindletop Avenue. Approval of the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Durio moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE, SOUTH HALF OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SPINDLETOP AVENUE, BEGINNING FROM THE INTERSECTION OF S. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PARKWAY HEADING WEST TO THE CORNER OF THE LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY CANAL BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, AND GRANTING THE SAID INHABITANTS BY ALL OF THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY; AND, ADOPTING A SERVICE PLAN. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-028 2. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an office warehouse and wholesale distribution in the GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 1575 S. Major Drive. HudProp, L.L.C. requests a Specific Use Permit to allow an office warehouse and wholesale liquor distribution business located at 1575 S. Major Drive. The GC-MD-2 zoning district requires a Specific Use Permit for all new proposed land uses. The office operations will consist of executing payroll, processing payables, ordering products for other locations. The warehouse operations and wholesale distributions of liquor will consist of accepting orders, boxing orders, and shipping to local businesses within Jefferson County via two (2) Ford transit vans. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 20, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 9:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an office warehouse and wholesale distribution in the GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District Minutes April 4, 2023 for property located at 1575 S. Major Drive, with the following conditions: Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-treatment, and/or FOG program. 2. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building Codes. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-treatment, and/or FOG program. 2. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building Codes. Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN OFFICE WAREHOUSE AND WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION IN A GC»MD- 2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1675 S. MAJOR DRIVE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-029 3. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming site in the GC -MD (General Commercial -- Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2865 S. 11th Street. Courtney Watson has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming site at 2865 S. 11 tt, Street. The applicant wishes to have fifteen (15) gaming machines at this location. The hours of operation for the business would be Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It should be noted that gaming facilities that have five or fewer machines tend to be considered accessory in nature, when part of a primary use, and as such tend to result in fewer negative impacts on surrounding land uses. However, larger game rooms with dozens of machines take on the scale of a small casino and as a result, require careful consideration as to their location and compatibility with surrounding land uses. Some of these considerations include compatibility with other land uses, noise, and traffic as well as safety considerations. As such, proximity to parks, schools and especially residential uses should be carefully considered in the review of gaming facilities. This property is in close proximity to Gateway Village Senior Apartments and Sunlight Manor Apartments. Additionally, a church, Victory Temple, is located within 400' of the proposed gaming facility. Minutes— April 4, 2023 The existing parking lot accommodates five (5) parking spaces to serve four (4) suites for lease, A gaming facility would require sixteen (16) parking spaces. The site does not appear to have enough real property to accommodate expansion of the parking lot to meet minimum off-street parking requirements. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 20, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 9:0 to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming site in the GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2865 S. 11tn Street. Denial of the ordinance. Councilmember Neild moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A GAMING SITE IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2865 S. 117H STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION DENIED 4. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming site in the GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 5425 College Street. Ranvir Sachdeva has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility at 5425 College Street with twenty (20) machines. The hours of operation for the business would be 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Security will be provided by on -site surveillance and a professional security guard. The submitted site plan shows twenty (20) parking spaces, however, the required off-street parking calls for a minimum of twenty-four (24) parking spaces. Gaming facilities that have five or fewer machines tend to be considered accessory in nature, when part of a primary use, and as such tend to result in fewer negative impacts on surrounding land uses. However, larger game rooms with dozens of machines take on the scale of a small casino and as a result, require careful consideration as to their location and compatibility with surrounding land uses. Some of these considerations include compatibility with other land uses, noise, and traffic as well as safety considerations. As such, proximity to parks, schools and especially residential uses should be carefully considered in the review of gaming facilities. It should be noted that this property is not in close proximity to any parks, churches or schools. However, it is within 300' of residentially zoned property. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 20, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 9:0 to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming site in the GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 5425 College Street, with the following conditions: Minutes — April 4, 2023 1. Shall be in compliance with Article 6.10 Gaming (Sections 6.10,001 — 6.10.021). 2. Shall obtain approvals for all applicable permits from the Building Codes. 3. Shall submit to the City a written agreement with an adjacent property owner that will allow for overflow parking. 4. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program. Denial Of the ordinance. Councilmember Getz moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A GAMING SITE IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5425 COLLEGE STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION DENIED 5. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Recreational Vehicle Park in the GC- MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 550 Pinchback Road. Arwah Alkahtani is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow an RV (Recreational Vehicle) Park at 550 Pinchback Road. The development will consist of sixty-five (65) to seventy-five (75) pads with water, electricity, and sewage hook-ups. Security measures will include cameras throughout the park and constant monitoring of the property. The RV Park will be open 24 hours a day all year round. The business operating hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with one on -site manager. Per our City's Comprehensive Plan, the proposed development is considered to be located in a Stable Area. Such areas are built up areas characterized by good to excellent structural conditions, blight -free neighborhoods, and vacant parcels which may exist are good to excellent development sites. This proposal appears to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 20, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 6:3 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Recreational Vehicle Park in the GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 550 Pinchback Road, with the following conditions: 1. Shall be in compliance with Section 24.06.008 Minimum standards for type "C" recreational vehicle park. Minutes — April A, 2023 2. Shall be in compliance with Section 28.04,006 Landscaping and screening requirements. 3. Shall provide directional lighting to reflect away from residential properties to the south. 4. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities forany water and sanitary improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-treatment and/or FOG program. 5. No permanent structure or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property, including RV stalls. 6. Water and sewage crossings and separations shall follow all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) standards. 7, A net -zero increase in the runoff will be required to ensure the runoff from the proposed conditions matches the existing conditions for the 100-year storm event using Atlas 14 rainfall data. The site may drain to the Amelia Cutoff ditch to the west with an approved Storm Pip Tie -In Permit, per Drainage District 6, 8. A topographic survey must be completed to show which direction the existing ditch is flowing to avoid negatively impacting the surrounding properties. No water from the developed site shall drain onto neighboring properties, per Drainage District 6. 9. Shall have full-time security on -site. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: Shall be in compliance with Section 24.06.008 Minimum standards for type "C" recreational vehicle park. 2. Shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and screening requirements. 3. Shall provide directional lighting to reflect away from residential properties to the south. 4. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and sanitary improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pretreatment and/or FOG program. 5. No permanent structure or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property, including RV stalls. 6. Water and sewage crossings and separations shall follow all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) standards. 7. A net -zero increase in the runoff will be required to ensure the runoff from the proposed conditions matches the existing conditions for the 100-year storm Minutes — April 4, 2023 event using Atlas 14 rainfall data. The site may drain to the Amelia Cutoff ditch to the west with an approved Storm Pip Tie-in Permit, per Drainage District 6. 8. A topographic survey must be completed to show which direction the existing ditch is flowing to avoid negatively impacting the surrounding properties. No water from the developed site shall drain onto neighboring properties, per Drainage District 6. 9. Shall have full-time security on -site. Councilmember Getz moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 PINCHBACK ROAD, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION DENIED 6. Consider a request for an amended Specific Use Permit to allow restaurants, professional offices, and retail stores in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 4515 N. Major Drive. Dr, Phuc Nhat Le is requesting an amended Specific Use Permit to allow restaurants, professional offices and retail stores in a new retail shopping center located at 4515 N. Major Drive. The GC-MD-2 zoning district requires a Specific Use Permit for all new proposed land uses. In December of 2019, a request for retail and storage was approved. In September of 2020, Dr. Le requested a development consisting of 17 condominiums and approximately 23,080 square feet of retail space. In April of 2021, the proposal was revised to include 36 Condominium units and approximately 10,700 square feet of retail space. In July 2021, the retail space was eliminated, and seventy (70) condominium units were proposed. Now, Dr. Lee would like to eliminate the residential development and move forward with an 8,675 sq. ft. retail shopping center. The location of driveways is subject to approval of TXDOT. Any substantial changes to the site plan resulting from driveway approval may necessitate additional review of the plan via the Specific Use Permit process. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 20, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 9:0 to approve the request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow restaurants, professional offices, and retail stores in the GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 4515 N. Major Drive, with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code requirements. Minutes— April 4, 2023 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program. 3. A net -zero increase in the runoff will be required to ensure the runoff from the proposed conditions match the existing conditions for the 100-year storm event using Atlas 14 rainfall data, per Drainage District 6. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code requirements. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program. 3. A net -zero increase in the runoff will be required to ensure the runoff from the proposed conditions match the existing conditions for the 100--year storm event using Atlas 14 rainfall data, per Drainage District 6. Councllmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC USE, PERMIT TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS, PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AND RETAIL STORES IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE DWELLING-2) DISTRICTAT4516 N. MAJOR DRIVE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEEFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-030 7. Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. is requesting approval of an amended Specific Use Permit to allow a residential care facility located at 1094-1098 Cottonwood Street. The site will be used for a dormitory, office space and parking lot for the H.O.W. Center. The H.O.W. Center is a facility offering room and board for men with substance abuse problems. The H.O.W. Center is a 501(c)(3) and is governed by a Board of Directors. Section 28.04.006 of the City's landscaping ordinances states, "an increase in the size of an existing parking lot by twenty-five (25) percent in the number of parking spaces ormore shall require the entire parking lot, in addition to the twenty-five (25) percent expansion, to be brought into compliance with this section." The submitted site plan appears to comply with this regulation. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 20, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 8:0 (Commissioner Jabbar stepped out) to approve the request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow a residential care facility in the RM-H (Residential Multiple Family -Highest Minutes -- April 4, 2023 Density) District for property located at 1094-1098 Cottonwood Street, with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Cade and requirements. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program. 3. The sanitary sewer line shall be tied to the City line located in the alleyway or to Cottonwood Street. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code requirements. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program. 3. Sanitary sewer line shall be tied to the City line located in the alleyway Or to Cottonwood Street. Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY IN THE RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY -HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT AT 1094-1098 COTTONWOOD STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SMAUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-031 Council recessed at 4:43 p.m. Council reconvened at 5:00 p.m. 8. Zach Rowe, on behalf of Dr. John Adolph with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, is requesting a zone change to an 8.25-acre portion of property located east of 3920 W. Cardinal Drive. They would like to rezone the property from GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family -Highest Density) District. If granted, the property owner will use the portion of land to develop a new subdivision to accommodate thirty (30) new residential lots, tennis court, basketball court and playground. Minutes -- April 4, 2023 According to our City's Comprehensive Plan the property is located within the "Conservation and Revitalization," area. Such areas are "built up areas where a significant portion of the area is experiencing influences such as incompatible land uses, dilapidated infrastructure, and a decline in population and in the number of housing units and businesses. Immediate actions are needed to prevent continued deterioration and to reverse and repair those conditions." This request appears to align with our City's Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont and a viable development plan to aid neighborhood growth in this area. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 20, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0:2 (Commissioner Jabbar and Commissioner Javed abstained) to approve the request to rezone a portion of property from GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District to RM-H (Residential Multiple Famiiy-Highest Density) District for property located east of 3920 W. Cardinal Drive. Approval of the ordinance. COuncllmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS, AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY -HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 3920 W. CARDINAL. DRIVE, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY, Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-032 9. Consider a request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow retail shopping center with restaurants, clothing stores, food shops, beauty salons and professional offices on the GC- MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District portion of the property located at 3100 N. Major Drive. Zulag Properties, L.L.C. is requesting approval of an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow a retail shopping center with restaurants, clothing stores, food shops, beauty salons and professional offices at 3100 N. Major Drive. The development site affected will be the portion of the property zoned as GC-MD-2. In February of 2017, the Council approved a Specific Use Permit to allow a 37,750 sq. ft. retail shopping center with 216 parking spaces. The proposed tenants included retail shopping, offices, and restaurants. In February of 2023, the developer applied for a building permit. It was noticed the Specific Use Permit had expired and the site plan flipped with the road originally being located to the south of the shopping center to it now being located to the north, which placed the commercial structure closer to the residential neighborhood on Minutes — April 4, 2023 Village Drive. Zulag Properties, L.L.C. requests approval of the Amended Specific Use Permit so he may move forward with his development of the Westchase Shopping Center. It should be noted, the location of driveways and sidewalks is subject to approval of TXDOT. Any substantial changes to the site plan resulting from the driveway approval may necessitate additional review of the plan via the Specific Use Permit process. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 20, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 9:0 to approve the request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow retail shopping center with restaurants, clothing stores, food shops, beauty salons and professional offices on the GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple'Family Dwelling-2) District portion of the property located at 3100 N. Major Drive, with the following conditions: Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code and requirements. 2. Construction plans shall comply with 28.04.006 Landscaping and screening requirements and install a 5' wide along Major Drive from property line to property line. 3. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program. 4. Directional lighting shall be installed to reflect away from the residences located off Village Drive, south of the proposed development. 5. The utility plan shall show the location of the required fire hydrants. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code and requirements. 2. Construction plans shall comply with 28.04.006 Landscaping and screening requirements and install a 5' wide along Major Drive from property line to property line. 3. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program. 4. Directional lighting shall be installed to reflect away from the residences located off Village Drive, south of the proposed development. 5. The utility plan shall show the location of the required fire hydrants. Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS, CLOTHING STORES, FOOD SHOPS, BEAUTY SALONS, AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE DWELLING- 2) DISTRICT AT 3100 N. MAJOR DRIVE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. Minutes — April 4. 2023 AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-033 10. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with HDR Inc. to perform a water & wastewater utility financial planning and rate model. A work session was held on April 21, 2023, to discuss the revenue, fund balance and operations of the water and wastewater utility fund. Various ideas were discussed on how to increase the minimum required fund balance from 15% of annual operating costs to 25% of annual operating costs. The increase in the minimum fund balance is needed to help satisfy some of the metrics used by rating agencies when they assign ratings to our revenue bond issues. A water and sewer service rate study which will align to our 5-year capital plan was one of the ideas discussed that day. This idea was also well received by our rating agencies, and it was mentioned in their press release when they issued our most recent ratings. Staff reviewed 3 different proposals from professional firms qualified to perform this model and recommend that we award a contract to HDR Inc. for a proposed fee not to exceed $54,367.00. Funds will come from the Water Utilities Fund. Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HDR INC., OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO PERFORM A WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY FINANCIAL PLANNING AND RATE MODEL IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,367.00. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-093 11. Consider an Ordinance amending Ordinance 23-005. On January 24, 2023, the Council adopted Ordinance 23-005 approving a contract with the County for election services. The proposed amendment would remove page 9 of the Election Services Contract relating to "Contract Cost" and replace it with an amended page 9. The amendment is required to reflect the use of the updated voting machines. Approval of Ordinance. Minutes — April 4, 2023 Councllmember Nelld moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 23-005 TO REMOVE PAGE 9 OF THE ELECTION SERVICES CONTRACT RELATING TO "CONTRACT COSTS" AND REPLACE 1T WITH AN AMENDED PAGE 9 TO REFLECT THE USE OF UPDATED VOTING MACHINES. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-005-A WORK SESSION • Review and discuss the adoption of local construction codes. (Work Session can be viewed on the City of Beaumont's website) 12. Consider an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Building, Residential, Existing Building, Fire, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Property Maintenance, Swimming Pool and Spa, and 2020 National Electrical Code and 2020 [CC 600 Standard for Residential Construction in High Wind Regions, with local exceptions. In the ongoing effort to ensure that the public is increasingly safer and more secure in the buildings constructed and occupied in the city, from time to time, the city considers the adoption of new construction and maintenance codes. In addition, State mandates as well as periodic reviews from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) are factors in considering such code updates. The ISO is an advisory agency to the insurance industry, providing rankings, or ISO levels, of communities and their adherence to updated codes, enforcement and training. The city currently operates under the 2015 International Codes as well as the 2014 National Electrical Code. We now propose to adopt the following code revisions, endorsed by the International Code Council, with some local exceptions. 2021 International Building Code 2021 International Residential Code 2021 International Existing Building Code 2021 International Fire Code 2021 International Energy Conservation Code 2021 International Fuel Gas Code 2021 International Property Maintenance Code 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code 2020 National Electrical Code 2020 ICC-600 Standard for Residential Construction in High -Wind Regions Minutes — April 4, 2023 These recommended adoptions and local exceptions are based on a review of the codes to ensure that they are compatible with local needs. In addition, staff met with representatives of the Homebuilders of Southeast Texas, the Associated General Contractors of Southeast Texas, local engineers, architects, and contractors at a workshop conducted by the City of Beaumont staff for a workshop session in order to discuss significant changes and offer guidance on the implementation of the new codes. Councilmember Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, EXISTING BUILDING, FIRE, ENERGY CONSERVATION, FUEL GAS, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, SWIMMING POOL, AND SPA, AND THE 2022 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND THE 2020 ICC 600 STANDARD FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN HIGH WIND REGIONS, WITH LOCAL EXCEPTIONS. Mayor Pro Tern Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-034 13. Consider an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Plumbing Code. In the ongoing effort to ensure that the public is increasingly safer and more secure in the buildings constructed and occupied in the city, from time to time, the city considers the adoption of new construction and maintenance codes. The City currently operates under the National Electric Code (NEC), as well as the international Code Council's Building, Residential, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Property Maintenance Codes. Proposed is the adoption of the 2021 International Plumbing Code. This proposed adoption and local exceptions are based on a review of the code to ensure that it is compatible with local needs. In addition, staff met with representatives of the Homebuilders of Southeast Texas, the Associated General Contractors of Southeast Texas, local engineers, architects, and contractors at a workshop conducted by the City of Beaumont staff for a workshop session in order to discuss significant changes and offer guidance on the implementation of the new code. Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, FELDSCHAU, AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, TURNER, AND SAMUEL MOTION FAILED Minutes — April 4, 2023 14, Consider an ordinance adopting the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code. In the Ongoing effort to ensure that the public is increasingly safer and more secure in the buildings constructed and occupied in the city, from time to time, the city considers the adoption of new construction and maintenance codes. The City currently operates under the National Electric Code (NEC), as well as the International Code Council's Building, Residential, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Property Maintenance Codes. Proposed is the adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Please note that amendments to the adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code may be required in order to ensure compliance with certain state requirements and for the correct correlation with all of the other adopted [-Codes. This proposed adoption and local exceptions are based on a review of the code to ensure that it is compatible with local needs. In addition, staff met with representatives of the Homebuilders of Southeast Texas, the Associated General Contractors of Southeast Texas, local engineers, architects, and contractors at a workshop conducted by the City of Beaumont staff for a workshop session in order to discuss significant changes and offer guidance on the implementation of the new codes. Councilmember Neild moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ADOPTING THE 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, TURNER AND SAMUEL MOTION FAILED Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ADOPTING THE 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. Mayor Pro Tem Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, TURNER AND SAMUEL NAYS; COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-035 15. Consider an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Mechanical Code. In the ongoing effort to ensure that the public is increasingly safer and more secure in the buildings constructed and occupied in the city, from time to time, the city considers the adoption of new construction and maintenance codes. The City currently operates under the National Electric Code (NEC), as well as the International Code Council's Building, Residential, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Property Maintenance Codes. Minutes — April 4, 2023 Proposed is the adoption of the 2021 International Mechanical Code. This proposed adoption and local exceptions are based on a review of the codes to ensure that they are compatible with local needs. In addition, staff met with representatives of the Homebuilders Of Southeast Texas, the Associated General Contractors of Southeast Texas, local engineers, architects, and contractors at a workshop conducted by the City of Beaumont staff for a workshop session in order to discuss significant changes and offer guidance on the implementation of the new codes. Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMSMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: MAYOR MOUTON AND MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-036 16. Consider an ordinance adopting the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code. (This item was not voted upon) In the ongoing effort to ensure that the public is increasingly safer and more secure in the buildings constructed and occupied in the city, from time to time, the city considers the adoption of new construction and maintenance codes. The City currently operates under the National Electric Code (NEC), as well as the International Code Council's Building, Residential, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Property Maintenance Codes. Proposed is the adoption of the Uniform Mechanical Code. Please note that amendments to the adoption of the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code may be required in order to ensure compliance with certain state requirements and for the correct correlation with all of the other adopted I -Codes. This proposed adoption and local exceptions are based on a review of the code to ensure that it is compatible with local needs. In addition, staff met with representatives of the Homebuilders of Southeast Texas, the Associated General Contractors of Southeast Texas, local engineers, architects, and contractors at a workshop conducted by the City of Beaumont staff for a workshop session in order to discuss significant changes and offer guidance on the implementation of the new codes. PUBLIC HEARING • Conduct a Public Hearing to hear applicant requests for funding from the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Program. Public Hearing Open: 6:42 p.m. Minutes — April 4. 2023 Brittney Delagarza 2449 Calder Ave. Beaumont TX Spoke on behalf of CASA of Southeast Texas Katie Durio 295 Flamingo Spoke on behalf of Stable Spirit Robin Pearson 855 S. 81" St. Spoke on behalf of Shorkey Center Seth Wells 6890 Glen Willow Dr. Spoke on behalf of RISE Center Daniel Jeans 2509 Cable Ave. Spoke on behalf of H.O.W. Center Vivian Ballou 3030 Plaza Cir Spoke on behalf of Legacy CDC Reecie Goodman 350 Pine St. #500 Spoke on behalf of Communities In Schools of Southeast Texas Deborah Tomor 3550 Fannin St. Spoke on behalf of Family Services of Southeast Texas Public Hearing Close: 7:06 p.m. COMMENTS Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Dylan Richardson 4575 N. Major Dr. Rose City TX Beaumont TX Beaumont TX Beaumont TX Beaumont TX Beaumont TX Beaumont TX Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding growing up as a child in Beaumont, TX, stated that he was always in aww of the elected officials along with their stellar reputations, educated opinions, and respected professions, while much has changed his respect for most of them hasn't wavered, some of what has personally changed for himself and his views is that he's lost his naive nature, addressed three items with Council, 1) homelessness; thinks that Council has shown a blatant disregard and disinterest in providing citizens with the resources needed to become more productive citizens of our local society; 2) Beaumont Fire and Emergency Services on an extremely rare occasion is choosing not to endorse the incumbent office of Mayor, in fact they have chosen to only endorse two respective individuals, it's devastating and humiliating to know that our first responders are afraid of what will come of their respective professions if some of the incumbents are to be reelected, he implored each of the Minutes — April 4, 2023 Councilmembers to reach out to the firemen directly as opposed to the big wigs in certain professions that will say whatever is needed to save face, stated that there is a pay discrepancy of $6.00 an hour between private contracted emergency services and the city, if you equate that over a monthly period the $3,000.00 dollar sign on bonus that the City Manager has put into place would be negated, 3) term limits, it's his understanding that only one Councilmember has spoken about terms limits which begs the question as to why Johnny Beatty 3555 Washington Blvd. Beaumont TX Stated that he's requesting that Council reinstate the Rental Rehabilitation Program to the Community Development Block Grant Annual Budget, according to HUD's code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR Part 511 it states that the primary objective of the program is to increase the supply of safe, decent, and affordable housing for lower income households through the renovation of the existing rental housing stock, the City of Beaumont became an entitlement city in 1976, the rental rehab program was initiated in the mid 1980's, stated that as he recalls the rental rehab program was initially funded by about $350,400.00, this was designed to grant landlords with 49% of the total cost of the project provided the landlord contributed 51 %, the project was located in low to moderate income census tracts, the said rehab program was suspended in the late 1990's due to federal budget cuts to the discretionary funds and the acquisition of the Section 108 Loan Program, in regards to the said loan program HUD gives cities the opportunity to borrow five times their annual entitlement, thus the city borrowed $11million dollars and made $800,000.00 a year payments from its annual entitlement for 20 years, now that the loan has been repaid the annual budget has increased by $800,000.00 a year and some of the funds can be used for housing initiatives that would enhance the lives of low to moderate income citizens, stated that one of the highlights of his thirty one years in Community Development came when Mr. Boone asked him to manage the expenditures of several stimulus grants during the Obama Administration, stated that along with the annual entitlements they had approximately thirty million dollars Jeff Nesom 214 Bayou Dr. Beaumont TX Stated that he wanted to provide clarification on a few issues effecting Firefighters, EMT's and the citizens of Beaumont, first and foremost the Firefighters and Medics within our membership do an incredible job every day caring for the citizens, this cannot be disputed, over the past two years they have tried to provide relief through more hiring options, they provide their management with common sense solutions to hiring issues that affect their department, the solutions brought to the table are tried and true with departments that think outside the box, to be clear, they don't want to work to lower the standards or reduce care of the citizens and never have, as a part of their hiring proposal in 2021 they suggested that all future fire fighters be required to obtain a paramedic certification, this would greatly increase their standard of care over time, they embrace the change of fire based EMS and hiring the way they proposed would attract applicants from within the community which keeps our citizens local and also maintains an organization that is representative of the community that they serve, however, they have seen lowering in their standards, city ordinance Article 10.07; License Personnel states that every ambulance when in service shall be manned with at least two EMT's who are currently certified, recently department policy was changed to allow emergency care attendants to staff an ambulance, this directly lowers the standards of care and is a violation of the city ordinance, as if not having enough ambulances to transport isn't enough, the response to no miss calls is a game of semantics, stated that they do receive 911 calls that they can't send an ambulance to, in many of these cases patients have to Minutes — April 4, 2023 resort to be being transported by private or other means, this prevents them from being able to provide the continuous care to the hospital that the citizens deserve, stated that there's been times when Police Officers transport patients in police cars, also stated that just yesterday in north Beaumont a fall with injury occurred, the fire fighters arrived and they were at level zero with three calls holding, the fire fighters notified the family of the victim that there were no ambulances available, the family then transported the patient to the hospital, this ended up being a possible head injury with altered mental status, a true emergency, stated that all the members want is to provide good patient care, it's easy to do when they have the resources, they need more fire fighters, they are hopeful that the future will hold more focus on hiring and retention so they can reach that goal, the fire fighters of this city are asking for help and are ready and willing to sit down and work toward solutions Charlie Crabbe 928 East Dr. Beaumont TX Thanked Ms. Broussard, City Clerk and her staff for getting him information that he requested and guiding him through the web site to retrieve other information that he needed, stated that the EMS systems seems to be working well and it was interesting to hear about the SAM System in San Antonio, that eliminates a lot of 911 calls that aren't necessary and goes to another operator where 911 can be operated successfully Joshua Hollub 10809 Elizabeth Ln. La Porte TX Stated that he reached out to Moises Dugan's office who is the District 6 FEMA Deputy Administrator, he received a response from his office as it pertains to the UPC and IPC requirements, stated that FEMA offers relief for residential, they don't offer for businesses and or rental properties, those get sent to the SBA, stated that there's only one option for residential codes and that's the IRC, there's seems to be some confusion and maybe it's a typo when calling it the I PC versus what it should be as written for the I RC, so the reason the city may not get a response is because the UPC goes to the SBA, the IRC is the Texas standard for residential, stated that his business is out of Pasadena, he's a fourth generation master plumber and has been in business since 1956 and Beaumont is one of the strategic placements for their new business, they want to headquarter one of their new locations in Beaumont Mark Roberts 140 Biigner Rd. Mandeville LA Thanked Council for their continued update for the International Code, he and his company stand ready to assist staff with any difficulties they may have with implementing the new code Stacey Lewis Jr. 1775 Rivercrest St. Beaumont TX Petitioned Council that the new basketball court for the Sterling Pruitt Activity Center be named after Alexis Morris, if you don't know anything about the Sterling Pruitt Activity Center, from the 1990's through 2010 Coach Lewis handled the entire center from the good to the bad, there were also guys at the dominos table calling for fifteen, aerobics classes lead by Ms. Toni, on the basketball court, scrubs on the left and the real hoppers always on the right, the two constants on the basketball court were former city employee Leslie Moss and always Alexis Morris, those two were always calling people out for a game of one on one, Leslie Moss passed away a few years ago, but Lexi as she's known, epitomizes the spirit of those who hoop and utilize the Sterling Pruitt Activity Center aka the "rec", Alexis is the most decorated woman basketball player in the city's history and the most decorated female Minutes — April 4, 2023 athlete since one Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Alexis is a graduate from Legacy Christian Academy, her accomplishments include 2016 TAPS 3-A Champion State Finalist and 2017 TAPS 3-A Champion, Jordan Brand Classic, McDonalds All -American, 2018 Big Twelve All - Freshman team leader, Big Twelve Conference Championship with Texas A&M, First Team all SSC team player, the most notable; she brought home twenty one points and nine assist representing Beaumont Texas, being the first LSU Tiger to win a championship, she's also declared for the draft today and expected to be the first round draft pick in the top fifteen, stated that Alexis has done some incredible things with the resources that this Council and past Council has done for the North End, stated that he leans on the Council and the initiative that he's declared today that the North End community gets one of its own to have a basketball gymnasium named after Alexis Morris Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - NONE COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NONE COUNCILMEM13ER FELDSCHAU - NONE COUNCILMEMBER TURNER - CONGRATULATED ALEXIS MOORE, STATED THAT THE CITY APPRECIATES HER AND VERY PROUD OF HER COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - NONE MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO - NONE CITY MANAGER WILLIAMS - CONGRATULATED EXXONMOBIL ON THE COMPLETION OF THEIR $2 BILLION DOLLAR PLANT EXPANSION AND THEIR ACTIVITY TODAY, STATED THAT STAFF HAS GOTTEN A REQUEST FOR A POSSIBLE PARADE FOR A BASKETBALL CELEBRATION FOR BEAUMONT UNITED HIGH SCHOOL AND ALEXIS MORRIS AND HER TEAM MEMBERS, STATED HE HAS SCHEDULED A MEETING TO DISCUSS THIS WITH STAFF CITY ATTORNEY REED - STATED THAT COUNCILMEMBER TURNER HAS REQUESTED THAT A CHARTER CHANGE BE DONE, HE ACTUALLY WANTED THE CHARTER CHANGE FOR THE MAY ELECTION HOWEVER, THE CITY DIDN'T MAKE THAT CUT OFF BECAUSE IT HADN'T BEEN TWO YEARS FROM A PREVIOUS CHARTER CHANGE, STATED THAT SHE WILL BE BRINGING TO COUNCIL PLANS FOR A CHARTER COMMITTEE AND ASKING COUNCIL TO VOTE ON OBJECTIVES FOR THAT COMMITTEE SO THAT THEY CAN BE PREPARED TO PUT THE AMENDMENTS ON THE NOVEM13ER BALLOT, THERE WILL BE SOME CHANGES AS TO HOW ITS PREVIOUSLY BEEN DONE AND ASK COUNCIL TO ACTUALLY APPOINT A CHARTER CHANGE COMMITTEE SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS PROJECT SO THAT THE CITY CAN ENSURE THAT THE ITEMS THAT COUNCIL PUSHES FOR ARE APPROVED Minutes— April 4, 2023 MAYOR MOUTON - STATED THAT ON YESTERDAY, MR, WILLIAMS, HERSELF AND STEVE AHLENIUS, BEAUMONT CHAMBER PRESIDENT TESTIFIED AND SPOKE TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTIAN MANUEL PRESENTED HOUSE BILL 3250 WHICH WILL PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY BY ALLOWING THE CITY TO LEVERAGE REVENUES FOR TEN YEARS FOR THE COMMUNITY WITHOUT LEVYING NEW TAXES ON THE SALES TAX AND THE HOT TAX, WHICH IS THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX, THIS BILL WILL ALLOW REVENUE TO BE GIVEN BACK TO THE CITIZENS OF BEAUMONT FOR THE NEXT TEN YEARS FOR RENOVATIONS THAT THEY'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO, THIS CAME ABOUT LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON, THEY RECEIVED A PHONE CALL WANTING TO KNOW IF THEY COULD BE IN AUSTIN ON MONDAY MORNING, STATED THAT SHE'S LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING THE RESULTS BACK, CONGRATULATED ALEXIS MORRIS, THANKED EVERYONE FOR COMING, GO OUT AND SPREAD THE LOVE EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code; Melanie Moye Comeaux v. City cif Beaumont, Cause No. E21 OC36 Consider matters related to the deliberation purchase, lease exchange or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Government Code, to wit: Specifically, land owned by the City of Beaumont south of West Cardinal Drive and East of IH-10, more specifically the approximate 2,049.36-acre tract of C Hillebrandt, ABS 28, Tract 10, Jefferson County, Texas Open -session of meeting recessed at 7:29 p.m. Robi _ outon, Mayor)Zjlm w Tina oussard, City Cleric Minutes — April 4, 2023