Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/2023 MINBEAUMONT 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 11 Audwin Samuel, Ward III NOVEMBER 21, 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 November 21, 2023, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. OPENING Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition Communication Update Employee Service Awards Discussion of the Creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for Downtown Beaumont * Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda items 1-10 Rev. Gerald Smith, Sr., with Greater Love Zion Church of God in Christ 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, Councilmembers Durio, Getz, Feldschau and Samuel. Absent: Councilmember Neild. Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition None Mayor West read the announcement regarding the Executive Session being held at the conclusion of Public and Councilmember comments. Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-10 (or any other topic) (Public comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov Richard Stanley 3595 Grand St. Beaumont TX David Pete 6355 Chinn Ln. Beaumont TX Minutes — November 21, 2023 Jason Marshburn 1070 Monterrey Dr. Beaumont TX Charley Crabbe 9220 East Dr. 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. Council to Consider approving the November 7, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes. B. Council to Consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a ten foot (10') wide Exclusive Water Line Easement — Resolution 23-340 C. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1, to the contract with Viking Painting, LLC, of La Vista, NE, for the Southwest Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project — Resolution 23-341 D. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a ten foot (10') wide Exclusive Water Line Easement with Arfeen Properties — Resolution 23-342 E. Council to consider authorizing the settlement of the claim of Jazma Watson — Resolution 23-343 G. Council to approve an ordinance amending Title I Chapter20 Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances that would change the speed limits on College Street (US 90) — Ordinance 23-087 H. Council to approve an ordinance amending Title I Chapter 20 Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances that would change the speed limits on Interstate 10 — Ordinance 23-088 Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement to administer portions of the Owner -Occupied Minor Repair Program for Program Year 2023 — Resolution 23-344 J. Council to consider appointments to the Board of Adjustments Committee -- Resolution 23- 345 K. Council to consider appointments to the Library Commission — Resolution 23-346 L. Council to consider appointments to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board — Resolution 23-347 M. Council to consider appointments to the Building Board of Appeals Committee — Resolution 23-348 N. Council to consider a resolution setting a public hearing for the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone — Resolution 23-349 Councilmember Getz moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item F. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion. Minutes — November 21, 2023 AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED F. Council to approve an ordinance amending Title I Chapter20 Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances that would change the speed limits on US 69, 96, 287 and SH 347 — Ordinance 23-086 Councilmember Feldschau moved to approve Consent Agenda Item F. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED REGULAR AGENDA Council to consider approval of an ordinance canvassing the results of the November 7, 2023, City of Beaumont Special Election. The Election Code, Section 67.003, stated that each local canvassing authority shall convene to conduct the local canvass at the time set by the canvassing authority's presiding officer not later than the eleventh day after election day and not earlier than the later of the third day after election day; the date on which the early voting ballot board has verified and counted all provisional ballots, if a provisional ballot has been cast in the election; or the date on which all timely received ballots cast from addresses outside of the United States are counted, if a ballot to be voted by mail in the election was provided to a person outside of the United States. The council shall meet and canvass the returns and officially declare the results. Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPTAN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD ON THE 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023, FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING A REPEAL. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-089 Minutes — November 21, 2023 2. Council to consider approval of a resolution adopting changes to the City Charter. On November 7, 2023, the city held an election on the adoption of amendments to the City's Charter. The results for the election were canvassed on November 21, 2023. Before the amendments can become effective, Council is required to adopted said changes by resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, ORDERING AND DECLARING THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023, CHARTER AMENDMENTS, AS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. ADOPTED, Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES. MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-350 3. Council to consider a resolution for the approval of an agreement with OpenGov, Inc. in San Jose, CA, for the procurement of the OpenGov Budgeting and Planning software for $120,000. Enlisting the services of OpenGov for the budgeting solution will grant the public, Council members, and city staff access to periodic (external) and real-time (internal) updates via their transparency platform. This platform includes customizable management dashboards that facilitate the analysis of operational and funding requirements, ultimately enhancing resource planning and allocation. Additionally, the budgeting solution offers the capability to seamlessly integrate Capital Improvement Plans into the budget document, while ensuring precision and minimizing the need for staff revisions by directly integrating with the City's Central Square Financial System. This software enables the city to pursue the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and facilitates the transition to zero -based budgeting. It streamlines and eliminates the manual processes currently involved in the budgeting procedure. The agreement is set to span four years, concluding on September 30, 2027, with the annual costs outlined as follows: • Year 1: $120,000 (comprising implementation services) • Year 2: $97,146 • Year 3: $102,003 • Year 4: $107,103 The pricing for this solution was obtained through the State of Texas Department of Information (DIR), which offers cities and political subdivisions the opportunity to procure information technology at volume prices, in accordance with the procurement statutes of the State of Texas. Minutes — November 21, 2023 Funds will come from the Capital Reserve. Approval of the Resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV INC., OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THE OPENGOV BUDGETING AND PLANNING SOFTWARE. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-351 4. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Raw Sewage 10 MGD Pump for the Headworks Building at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is a 46 MGD plant, and currently has four (4) raw sewage pumps located in the Headworks Building. The primary function for the pumps is to move wastewater from the collection system into the wastewater plant for processing. The requested 10 MGD east pump was rebuilt in 2016, was totally submerged during Tropical Storm Imelda, and has exceeded the lifetime usage. The total pricing for the 10 MGD pump is $206,675.00, and was obtained from JDC Fluid Equipment, LLC, of Houston, the sole source provider for the Fairbanks Morse Pump recommended for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The quote and sole source letter are attached for your reference. Funds will come from the Community Investment Plan — Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Pump Replacement. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) RAW SEWAGE 10 MGD PUMP FOR THE HEADWORKS BUILDING AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,675.00 FROM JDC FLUID EQUIPMENT, LLC, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS; NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-352 Minutes — November 21, 2023 5. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with MK Constructors, of Vidor, TX, for the Jefferson Street Infrastructure Repair Project. On August 15, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-226, the City Council awarded a contract to MK Constructors, of Vidor, in the amount of $327,285.00, for the Jefferson Street Infrastructure Repair Project. This authorized work consisted of removing and replacing concrete pavement, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk and ADA ramps, storm sewer lines, storm sewer and sanitary sewer manholes and storm sewer inlets. Proposed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $22,768.00, is being requested to modify the scope of work regarding the sanitary sewer manhole called out to be removed and replaced due to two storm sewer lines being tied into it. After further inspection and evaluation of the manhole, it was decided that the storm lines could be disconnected without causing damage to the manhole and an effective patch could be made where the lines were disconnected. The Contractor had already ordered and delivered the proposed manhole to the project site, so the city will add it to the Water Utilities inventory for use at a future location. The Change Order also includes additional sidewalk and sidewalk ramps. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the existing sidewalks that are connected to driveways disturbed during construction must be removed and replaced to correct any grade or slope issues. No additional days are requested to be added to the contract for the additional work. If approved, Change Order No. 1 will result in a new contract amount of $350,053.00. Funds will come from the Community Investment Plan. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, FOR ADDITIONAL WORK THEREBY INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $350,053.00, FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR PROJECT. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-363 6. Council to consider an ordinance denying CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation proposed rates. CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas ("CenterPoint" or "Company") recently filed an application to increase gas services rates. CenterPoint's application also includes a request to consolidate its Houston, Texas Coast, South Texas, and Beaumont/East Texas Divisions into a single Texas Division. The total increase requested for the combined division is $37.4 million annually, representing a 5.8% increase in non -gas revenues. However, if the proposed consolidation is approved in the Beaumont/East Texas Division service are are expected to experience a decrease in their Minutes — November 21, 2023 monthly bills. Residential customers in this area are expected to see decreases that range from $2.12 to $5.08 a month depending on location. CenterPoint has proposed that the gas service rate increase become effective on December 4, 2023. The council is advised to suspend the effective date of the proposed rate increase to permit time to review CenterPoint's request and make an informed decision. Reasonable expenses associated with rate cases are reimbursable ,by the Company as approved in the Public Utility Regulatory Act. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUSPENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAYS BEYOND THE EFFECTIVE DATE PROPOSED BY CENTERPOINT IN CONNECTION WITH ITS STATEMENT OF INTENT TO INCREASE RATES IN THE TEXAS DIVISION, FILED ON OCTOBER 30, 2023; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LAWYERS AND RATE EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS; REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-090 7. Council to consider a resolution approving a contract for collection services for the Municipal Court. On October 17, 2023, the City Council asked staff to return at a later date with more information concerning the approval of the contract for collection services for Municipal Court. Among other Court -related functions, the Municipal Court processes payments of fines, processes overdue notice of outstanding fines, establishes payment plans, and processes warrants issued for non-payment of outstanding fines. An overdue account goes into warrant status at 30 days past due and is turned over to a collection agency at 60 days past due. A statutory collection fee of 30% is attached to the amount past due and is paid by the defendant upon payment of the past due fine. Requests for Proposal were sent to sixty-two vendors for providing services. The city received eight responses. The responses were evaluated by City staff and the best score for their proposal was received by McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen P.C. of Round Rock, Texas who will charge the statutory fee of 30%. The City currently has a contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson of Austin to provide these services. The statutory collection fee is paid by the defendant. Approval of the resolution. Minutes — November 21, 2023 Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL COURT WITH MCCREATY, VESELKA, BRAGG & ALEEN, P.C., OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS. Mayor West seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST AND COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU NAYS: MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, AND SAMUEL MOTION FAILED Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL COURT WITH LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR, & SAMPSON OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, AND SAMUEL NAYS: MAYOR WEST AND COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-354 8. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4, to the contract with Allco, LLC, of Beaumont, for the Collier's Ferry Pump. On April 12, 2022, by Resolution No. 22-108, City Council awarded a contract to Allco, LLC, of Beaumont, TX, in the amount of $25,088,259.00 for the Collier's Ferry Pump Station Project. Previous Change Order Nos. 1-3 in the amount of $184,053.71 are attached foryour review. Proposed Change Order No. 4, in the amount of $1,319,944.00, is requested to add a 750 foot segment of the 48-inch raw water line to this project to mitigate any potential delays during construction. The time extension will be requested in a subsequent change order once material lead times are known. If approved, the new contract amount would be $26,592,256.71. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,3197944.00, THEREBY DECREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $261592,255.71, FOR THE COLLIER'S FERRY PUMP STATION PROJECT. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE Minutes — November 21, 2023 MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-355 9. Council to consider a resolution approving the award of a contract for the demolition of the two structures located at 555 Main Street. The buildings and property located at 555 Main Street in downtown Beaumont was purchased by the City on August 16, 2021, with the intent of developing the Downtown Riverfront area. In accordance with the- City`s Downtown Strategic Plan, proposals were solicited for the demolition and removal of the two structures, an in -ground fuel tank for the generator, concrete sidewalk, curbs, concrete paving sections, and finish sitework that includes dirt work to fill the voids left by the removal of the structures. One Hundred Fourteen (114) vendors were notified as well as advertising on the City web page and newspaper ads. Four (4) bids were submitted. Grant Mackay Company Inc. of Houston responded with the low qualified proposal of $756,786.15 and 125 days to complete the project. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITH GRANT MACKAY COMPANY INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, 1N THE AMOUNT OF $7561786.15 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE TWO (2) STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 555 MAIN STREET. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-356 10. Council to consider a resolution renewing a contract with SETEX Construction Corp., for the Citywide Emergency Water Main Repairs III. On August 15, 2023, the City of Beaumont issued a Mandatory Water Restriction as determined by Stage 3 of the Drought Contingency Plan due to the excessive heat and lack of rain. The excessive heat and lack of rain has caused multiple water mains to burst, causing blowouts throughout the city. The blowouts must be repaired immediately to conserve the already limited water consumption deemed mandatory throughout the City, along with maintaining adequate water pressure per state regulations for public health and safety. On October 17, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-303, the City Council awarded a contract to SETEX Construction Corp., for the Citywide Emergency Water Main Repairs III in the amount of $100,000 with an option to renew one (1) time. Minutes — November 21, 2023 SETEX Construction Corp. has completed the first $100,000 of work, closing out the first contract. Due to the fact that the number of outstanding water main repairs continues to be higher than normal, staff recommend that the agreement be renewed, not to exceed $100,000. Funds will come from the Water Utilities Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH SETEX CONSTRUCTION CORP., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE CITYWIDE EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIRS III IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH SETEX CONSTRUCTION CORP., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 23-357 PUBLIC HEARING Council to Conduct a Public Hearing for an Emergency Demolition of 2778 Amarillo Public Hearing Open: 4:00 p.m. None Public Hearing Close: 4:02 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA 11. Emergency Demolition of 2778 Amarillo. This structure has been inspected by the Building Codes Division and found to be an unsafe structure as defined by the City of Beaumont's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article 24.04 Unsafe Substandard Structures, Division 1, Sec. 14.04.001 of the2015 International Property Maintenance Code. Additionally, this structure has deteriorated to a condition that it is no longer considered suitable for repair. Sources may include General Fund or Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Approval of the ordinance. Minutes — November 21, 2023 COUnCilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2778 AMARILLO STREET TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING ITS DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL AS A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO PUBLIC SAFETY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion, AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 23-091 DISCUSSION ITEM Council to discuss and receive direction regarding a request to rename the Beaumont Municipal Tennis Center COMMENTS * Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters (Comments can be heard or seen on the City of Beaumont websiite at beaumonttexas.gov) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER TEM DURIO - COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER - COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - CITY ATTORNEY REED -- ACM BOONE — ACM ELLIS - CITY CLERK BROUSSARD - CITY MANAGER WILLIAMS - MAYOR WEST — Minutes — November 21, 2023 EXECUTIVE SESSION • Consider matters related to the contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Keethon Diamond v. City of Beaumont; Cause No. D-0209462 Open session Tina Broussard, City Cle recsed at 4:29 p.m. Minutes — November 21, 2023