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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/2024 AGENDAREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 1:30 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PROCLAMATIONS PRESENTATIONS Communication Update RECOGNITIONS PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-9 and Items 11&12 (or any other topic). Item No. 10 has already been heard in a Public Hearing therefore, citizens can’t speak on the item. 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 February 6, 2024, City Council meeting minutes. B. Council consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim of Jose Sandoval. C. Council consider a resolution authorizing the limited and temporary use of golf carts on city streets from March 2, 2024 through March 3, 2024, in conjunction with the Beaumont Mural Festival. D. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary, specifically including a contract, in order for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force (City of Beaumont) to transfer a vehicle title to the City of Port Arthur Police Department. E. Council consider an amendment to Resolution 24-033 appointing Dr. Danny Hurych to the Animal Care Advisory Committee. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Council consider approving an agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. of Richardson, TX to develop a Master Plan for the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces. 2. Council consider a resolution approving an annual contract for Machine Shop and Repair Services with Pemsco Pumps of Rose City for use by the Water Utilities Department. 3. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks to Install One New Picnic Pavilion at Rogers Park. 4. Council consider a resolution approving the addition of an Axon module from Axon Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale, AR for use by the Police department. 5. Council consider a Resolution supporting KCG Development, a proposed Housing Tax Credit (HTC) project located at 415 S. 11th Street, acknowledging that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of units per capita supported by Tax Credits, affirming that the proposed project affirmatively furthers fair housing, and offering expressed support for the project and a commitment of funding in the form of a fee waiver not to exceed $500. 6. Council consider a Resolution supporting Beaumont PWB, LP, a proposed Housing Tax Credit (HTC) project located West of Wedelin Drive, south of 6005 College Street, acknowledging that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of units per capita supported by Tax Credits, affirming that the proposed project affirmatively furthers fair housing, and offering expressed support for the project and a commitment of funding in the form of a fee waiver not to exceed $500. 7. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Brystar Contracting, Inc., of Beaumont, for the West Lucas Drive and Gladys Avenue Emergency Storm Sewer Point Repair and Cavity Repair Project. 8. Council consider a resolution approving the emergency repair of a pump for Lawson’s Pump Station. 9. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to Texas Drainage, Inc., for the FY23 Citywide Ditching Program Phase 1B. 10. Council consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a duplex within the R-S (Residential Single-Family Dwelling) District for property located at 788 and 798 Shell Road. PUBLIC HEARING Council to Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Finding and Ratifying the Determination of the Public Health Director that Public Health Nuisances exist on the Property Owned by Gregory Melancon at 385 Armstrong Council to Conduct a Public Hearing on Dangerous Structures REGULAR AGENDA 11. Request a public hearing and for the council to consider finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Gregory Melancon at 385 Armstrong. 12. City Council, after conducting a public hearing, consider an ordinance to declare the following 51 structures to be unsafe structures and order the owners to raze the said structures within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to demolish these structures without further notification to the property owner or City Council action. Additionally, if the property owner of a structure requests and is authorized by City Council to enroll in a work program, all delinquent taxes shall be paid in full, or a payment plan shall be established prior to enrollment in the work program. Enrollment in the work program shall occur within 10 days after the effective date of this ordinance. WORKSESSION Update Regarding the City’s Sewer System COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Kaltrina Minick at (409) 880-3777.