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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/31/2023 MINT E X A S MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING Albert "A.J." Turner, Mayor Pro Tem ROY WEST, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, At -Large Taylor Neild, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward II Audwin Samuel, Ward 111 OCTOBER 31, 2023 Chris Durio, Ward IV 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 October 31, 2023, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: FOUAZIULTR Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda items 1-5 (or any other topic). Items 6-9 have already been heard in a public hearing; therefore, citizens can't speak on those items. Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Roderick Bluiett with New Horizons Church gave the invocation. Mayor West led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor West, Mayor Pro Tern Turner (arrived at 1:38 p.m.), Councilmembers Durio, Getz, Feldschau, Samuel and Neild. Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition "National Family Literacy Day" — November 1, 2023 — Proclamation read by Tina Broussard, City Clerk; accepted by Camille Briggs, Public and Government Affairs, Exxon Mobil, along with others. Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-5 (or any other topic). Items 6-9 have already been heard in a Public Hearing; therefore, citizens can't speak on those items. (Public comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beau monttexas.gov Bruce Semien Mary Williams 5680 Shivers 9380 Riggs Beaumont TX Beaumont TX Minutes October 31, 2023 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. Council to consider approving the October 24, 2023, City Council meeting minutes. B. Council to consider appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee -- Resolution 23-311 C. Council to consider the appointment of Hester Bell to the Historic Landmark Commission -- Resolution 23-312 D. Council to consider the appointment of Kunwoo Choi to the Library Commission - Resolution 23-313 E. Council to consider the appointment of Tom Noyola to the Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 23-314 F. Council to consider appointments to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee - Resolution 23-315 G. Council to consider the appointment of Dayna Simmons to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board - Resolution 23-316 H. Council to consider a resolution approving the purchase of protective bunker gear for use in the Fire Department - Resolution 23-317 Council to consider a resolution approving the purchase of Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for use by the Fire Department - Resolution 23-318 Councilmember Samuel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED REGULAR AGENDA 1. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the contract with Callan Marine, Ltd., of Galveston, for the Riverfront Park Restoration Project. On January 24, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-030, the City Council awarded a contract to Callan Marine, of Galveston, in the amount of $16,879,376.00, for the Riverfront Park Restoration Project. This authorized work consisted of the installation of a new sheet pile wall, dredging, demolition, a new concrete dock, subsurface drainage, civil site work, a new retaining wall outfall, restoration of 2-48" drain lines, sidewalks, handrails, irrigation, repairs to Min€€tes — October 31, 2023 the pavilion roofs, electrical and lighting work and miscellaneous park items as called out in the plans. Proposed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $159,745.46, is being requested to remove and properly dispose of substantial amounts of unforeseen buried concrete debris, a brick wall structure, and buried creosote pilings. The debris and pilings were discovered once construction began, despite several surveys to identify any potential conflicts to the new improvements. This debris conflicts with placement of both the ACBM mat and the bulkhead wall on the north end of the Riverfront Park and must be removed and properly disposed of for construction to continue. Twelve (12) additional calendar days are being requested with this Change Order. If approved, Change Order No. 1 will result in a new contract amount of $17,039,121.46. Funds will come from the Capital Program in the amount of $581,729.86, Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in the amount of $1,265,953.20, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $15,191,438.40. Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $159,745.46 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK, THERE BY INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $17,039,121.46 FOR THE RIVERFRONT PARK RESTORATION PROJECT. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-319 2. Council to consider a resolution approving the purchase of twelve (12) vehicles for use in various City departments. Replacement vehicles are requested through the City's budget process. The Fleet Manager reviews the requests and evaluates the vehicles to be replaced. Based on this evaluation, a recommendation is made to replace worn and obsolete vehicles that are no longer cost effective to operate. The vehicles to be purchased are replacing models ranging from 2007- 2016. The vehicles being replaced will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. The vehicles will be purchased from Silsbee Ford in the amount of $1,202,854.64. Pricing was obtained through the GoodBuy purchasing cooperative, which provides cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. Good Buy complies with State of Texas' procurement statutes. Warranties of 36,000 miles or three years are provided for each new vehicle. Warranty service is provided by local authorized dealerships. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund: $804,751.07 and the Water Fund: $398,103,57. Minutes — October 31, 2023 Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF TWELVE (12) VEHICLES FOR USE IN VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FROM SILSBEE FORD, OF SILSBEE, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,202,854.64 THROUGH THE GOODBUY PURCHASING COOPERATIVE. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS; NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-320 3. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Ailco, LLC, for the Collier's Ferry Pump Station Project. Previous Change Order Nos. 1-2, in the amount of $171,835.00. Proposed Change Order No. 3, in the amount of $12,218.71, is required to remove trees in close proximity to the proposed meter pad location. Brush has been removed from the area per the contract, but once the meter pad location was staked out, it was discovered that additional clearing is required. This additional clearing is to accommodate the necessary over -excavation for the concrete pad that requires up to 15 trees be removed to allow for proper construction of the subgrade and foundation. Moving the pad to avoid removal of the trees would require re, alignment of the 48" water main and would reduce the area in front of the pump station to be used by vehicles and other equipment. This change order covers the work required by Allco's subcontractor, Justin's Tree Service & Stump Grinding, to remove trees and grind stumps. No additional days will be added to the contract for the additional work. If approved, Change Order No. 3 will result in a new contract amount of $25,272,312.71. , Funds will come from the Capital Program and FEMA. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,218.71 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK, THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $25,272,312.71 FOR THE COLLIER'S FERRY PUMP STATION PROJECT. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-321 4. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a PAX PWM250 mixer assembly for use at the Southwest Elevated Storage Tank. Minutes -- October 31, 2023 The Southwest Elevated Storage Tank currently does not have a tank mixer. A tank mixer can improve disinfectant residual control, reduce tank corrosion, eliminate stratification, reduce disinfection byproducts and reduce water age by thoroughly circulating water within the tank. The total pricing for the mixer assembly and installation in the amount of $56,630.00 was obtained from PAX Water Technologies Inc., of Chicago, a sole source provider of the patented equipment. Funds will come from the Capital Program - Water Production Systems. Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PAX PWM250 MIXER ASSEMBLY FOR USE AT THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,630.00 FROM PAX WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-322 5. Council to consider the adoption of a Naming Policy ordinance. The City of Beaumont currently does not have a formal process naming/renaming new and existing properties. The proposed ordinance will establish an objective process and allow for more transparency. Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING THE NAMING RIGHTS OF CITY PARKS, FACILITIES, STRUCTURES, RESOURCES, AND OTHER CITY PROPERTIES. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. Councilmember Getz moved to amend his previous motion amending Section 14.07.003; Naming Consideration, Section 2 (A) (V) to say "The honor must be posthumous; this requirement shall only apply to City Buildings, Facilities and Parks. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-082 Minutes — October M . 2023 6. Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit and a Rezone from RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization --Historic) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District to allow a motor vehicle dealer for property located at 2190 Calder Avenue. Mohammad Mukhtar is requesting a Rezone with a Specific Use Permit to allow a motor vehicle dealer at 2190 Calder Avenue. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection at McFaddin Avenue and N. 6th Street and is to be rezoned from RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization -Historic) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial] Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District. Rezoning this property to GC-MD-2 is consistent with the adjoining zoning district and allows for conditions that can provide a buffer for surrounding residential properties. Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy, an 8' wood or masonry privacy fence will be required for the entire length of the eastern property line to serve as a buffer from the residences to the east. Additionally, all lighting must be directional and shielded from all residential properties. At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 16, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit and a Rezone from RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization -Historic) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District to allow a motor vehicle dealer for property located at 2190 Calder Avenue, with the following conditions: 1. All lighting installed must be directional and shielded from all residential properties to the northwest, north and east. 2. Shall install 8' wood or masonry fence along the entire length of the eastern property line. 3. All business operations shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.007 Performance Standards. 4. No permanent structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement, alleyway or right-of-way property. 5. The motor vehicle dealer business shall only operate between the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Planning Staff received protest from more than 20% of the area of the lots within two hundred (200) feet immediately adjoining the property where the Rezone and Specific Use Permit is proposed. As a result, the City Council shall not approve a Specific Use Permit or Rezone, except by the favorable vote of three -fourths (314) of all the members of council as required in Section 28.02.008 of the City's Code of Ordinances. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: All lighting installed must be directional and shielded from all residential properties to the northwest, north and east. 2. Shall install 8' wood or masonry fence along the entire length of the eastern property line. Minutes —October 31, 2023 3. All business operations shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.007 Performance Standards. 4. No permanent structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement, alleyway or right-of-way property. 5. The motor vehicle dealer business shall only operate between the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Councilmember Getz moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED 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 RCR-H (CONSERVATION REVITALIZATION -HISTORIC) DISTRICT TO GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2190 CALDER ANVENUE, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY, Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE ROLL CALL VOTE TO DENY ZONE CHANGE MAYOR WEST -YES MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER - YES COUNCILMEMBER DURIO -YES COUNCILMEMBER GETZ -- YES MOTION DENIED COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU-YES COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NO COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - YES Councilmember Getz moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL - MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2190 CALDER AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember F'eldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE ROLL CALL VOTE TO DENY SPECIFIC USE PERMIT MAYOR WEST -YES MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER - YES COUNCILMEMBER DURIO - YES COUNCILMEMBER GETZ — YES COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - YES COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NO COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - YES MOTION DENIED Minutes -- October 31, 2023 7. Council to consider a request for a Rezoning from GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District to RS (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) District or a more restrictive district for property located at 5090 Concord Road, Faust Engineering, on behalf of Donald Wise, requests a Rezoning of property located 5090 Concord Road from GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District to RS (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) District. Mr. Wise intends to develop townhomes for residential use. According to our City's Comprehensive Plan the property is located within the "Stable Area." Such areas are "built up areas which are generally characterized by good to excellent structural conditions and neighborhoods that are free from blighting influences such as incompatible land uses, dilapidated and delict buildings and deteriorated or poor public infrastructure. Vacant parcels which may exist are good to excellent development sites." This request appears to align with our City's Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont. At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 16, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to approve the request for a Rezoning from GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District to RS (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) District or a more restrictive district for property located at 5090 Concord Road. Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED 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 RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT OR A MORE RESTRICTIVE DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5090 CONCORD ROAD, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-083 COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL LEFT THE MEETING AT 3:058 P.M. 8. Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a worship facility in the GC- MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 7285 Calder Avenue. Pastor Carlton Sharp requests approval of a Specific Use Permit for a worship facility to be located at 7285 Calder Avenue. The GC-MD-2 zoning district requires a Specific Use Permit for all new land uses proposed. The facility will be awned by Faith Christian Center Church and the project will include a church and family life center. The hours of operation will be Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, with Wednesdays to have extended hours from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be four (4) full-time employees and six Minutes — October 31, 2023 (6) part-time employees. This facility will host community outreach programs such as food giveaways, youth programs, back to school programs and enrichment seminars. At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 16, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to approve the request fora Specific Use Permit to allow a worship facility in the GC-MD- 2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 7285 Calder Avenue, with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building, Health and Fire Codes and Landscaping requirements. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's back -flow, pretreatment and/or FOG program. 3. No permanent structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property. 4. Shall submit a drainage and parking lot plan to include proper storm sewer design, delineated parking spaces and erosion control measures for the proposed and future parking lot. 5. Relocate the dumpster for easier access by the garbage truck. Approval of the ordinance, with the fallowing conditions:- 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building, Health and Fire Codes and Landscaping requirements. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's back -flow, pre-treatment and/or FOG program. 3. No permanent structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property. 4. Shall submit a drainage and parking lot plan to include proper storm sewer design, delineated parking spaces and erosion control measures for the proposed and future parking lot. 5. Relocate the dumpster for easier access by the garbage truck. Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A WORSHIP FACILITY IN THE GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL - MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7285 CALDER AVENUE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, AND NEILD Minutes — October 31, 2023 NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-084 COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL RETURNED TO THE MEETING AT 3:10 P.M. 9. Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place in the GC - MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2576 Interstate 10 East. Jimmy Jasani requests approval for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place located at 2576 Interstate 10 East. This suite has an existing Certificate of Occupancy to operate a hookah lounge and the applicant wishes to add a bar with extended hours until 2 a.m. to it. Additional information regarding the operations of the business was not disclosed to staff. This property is in close proximity to city -owned property to the north, hotels to the west, a church and city -owned park to the east, and two (2) high density apartments located off Sweet Gum Lane, In regard to consideration of safety, 911 reports indicate from January 1, 2020, to March 28, 2023, there have been two -hundred nineteen (219) calls made in relation to the suites within the Town Center Shops Plaza. In efforts to keep this shopping center safe for patrons and surrounding properties, a drinking place may not be a compatible use at this location. At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 16, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place in the GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2576 Interstate 10 East. While this request is not recommended by staff or the Planning Commission, should the City Council choose to approve the Specific Use Permit, staff would recommend the following conditions: Shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.007 Performance Standards. 2. Operational hours shall not exceed 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. 3. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's back -flow, pre-treatment and/or FOG program. 4. Construction plans and operations shall comply with applicable Health, Building and Fire Codes and requirements. Denial of the ordinance. Should City Council choose to approve the Specific Use Permit, staff would recommend the following conditions: Minutes — October 31, 2023 1. Shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.007 Performance Standards. 2. Operational hours shall not exceed 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. 3, Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities forwater and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's back -flow, pretreatment and/or FOG program. 4. Construction plans and operations shall comply with applicable Health, Building and Fire Codes and requirements. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1. Shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.007 Performance Standards. 2. Operational hours shall not exceed 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. 3. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's back -flow, pretreatment and/or FOG program. 4. Construction plans and operations shall comply with applicable Health, Building and Fire Codes and requirements. Councilmember Neild moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRINKING PLACE IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2576 INTERSATE 10 EAST, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION DENIED WORKSESSION Council to review and discuss whether to split the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee into two separate committees. Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters (Comments can be heard or seen on the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER TEM DURIO - COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER - Minutes — October 31, 2023 COUNCILMEMI3ER FELDSCHAU - COUNCILMEMSER SAMUEL - COUNCILME;MBER NEILD - CITY ATTORNEY REED — PW DIRECTOR BARTKOWIAK -- ACM BOONE -- ACM ELLIS - CITY CLERK BROUSSARD - CITY MANAGER WILLIAMS - MAYOR WEST — With there ing n Exec ve Session, Council adjourned at 328 p.m. Roy st, k4ayor { Tina Broussard, City Clerk 32 J Minutes — October 31, 2023