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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPR 30 2024 MIN BEAUMONT TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING Albert"A.J." Turner, Mayor Pro Tern ROY WEST, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, At-Large Taylor Neild, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz,Ward II Audwin Samuel, Ward III APRIL 30, 2024 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 April 30, 2024, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 5:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING • Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call * Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition * Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda items 1-9. (or any other topic). Items 10 & 11 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 5:30 p.m. Pastor Roderick Bluiett of 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 5:39 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 "Pear Orchard Cemetery" —Accepting was Jessie Davis and Kate Hambright "National Motorcycle and Safety Awareness Month"—April 2024—Accepting was Robin Troy and others "Older Americans Month" — May 2024 —Accepting was Janci Kimball, Stacy Olson and Colin Moore * Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-9. (or any other topic). Items 10 & 11 have already been heard in a Public Hearing therefore, citizens can't speak on those items. Minutes—April 30,2024 (Public comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) Raymond Ford 4890 Brace St. Beaumont TX Albert Harrison 1240 Ashley Beaumont TX Jerome Alexander 1118 Evalon Beaumont TX Ben Johnson 1060 Pipkin St. Beaumont TX William Johnson 1045 Madison Ave. Beaumont TX Addie Allen 9695 Gross 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 April 16, 2024, City Council meeting minutes. B. Council to consider a resolution approving the six (6) month contract for the purchase of Liquid Chlorine for use by the Water Utilities Department — Resolution 24-099 C. Council to consider a resolution approving the six (6) month contract to provide bulk automotive lubricants for use in City vehicles and equipment— Resolution 24-100 D. Council to consider a resolution approving the replacement of the Police interview room equipment with Axon interview room equipment from Axon Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale,AZ in the amount of$67,107.21 paid over five years — Resolution 24-101 E. Council to consider a resolution approving a contract for towing and impounding services of uninsured vehicles for use by the Police Department— Resolution 24-102 F. Council to consider a resolution changing authorized signatories for the City of Beaumont's Transit System Clearing Account held at Stellar Bank — Resolution 24-103 G. Council to consider a resolution approving an annual contract to provide and service refuse containers at various City facilities — Resolution 24-104 H. Council to consider a resolution approving a contract for the publication of legal notices to be used by various City Departments — Resolution 24-105 I. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim of Manely Cordero— Resolution 24-106 J. Approve a temporary waiver of Chapter 14.04.009 to allow alcohol to be served at Beaumont Municipal Tennis Center during a fundraising event on May 3, 2024, through May 5, 2024 — Resolution 24-107 Minutes—April 30,2024 Councilmember Neild 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 Final Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Gulf Coast, a CRH Company, for the Street Preservation City Wide — Phase 1 Project. On June 28, 2022, by Resolution No. 22-161, the City Council awarded a contract to LD Construction, of Beaumont, in the amount of$1,334,033.60, for the Street Preservation City Wide — Phase I Project. On August 26, 2022, Change Order No. 1, in the amount of($92.00), resulted in a decrease to the original contract making the new contract amount $1,333,941.60. Effective December 2, 2022, LD Construction and PTSS Investments officially became part of the Texas Materials Group, a family of four companies which operate as part of CRH. All products and services have operated under the Gulf Coast brand. Gulf Coast submitted all paperwork and documentation required for them to contractually take on the responsibility of the remaining work for this project. Proposed Final Change Order No. 2, in the amount of$203,051.88, is needed to adjust the estimated quantities in the contract to reflect the actual quantities used in the completion of the project. If approved, the adjustment in quantities would result in a final contract amount of $1,536,993.48. The project has been inspected by the Engineering Division and found to be complete in accordance with the provisions and terms set forth in the contract. Acceptance of Final Change Order No. 2, maintenance, and final payment in the amount of $289,494.71 is recommended. Funds will come from the Certificates of Obligation. 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.2,IN THE AMOUNT OF$203,051.88 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK, THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO$1,536,993.48 FOR THE STREET PRESERVATION CITYWIDE-PHASE 1 PROJECT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $289,494.71 TO GULF COAST, A CRH COMPANY, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. Minutes—April 30,2024 AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-108 2. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2 for the second phase of the 2020 HSIP Interconnect Signals Project— Calder Avenue, E. Lucas Drive, and Washington Blvd. On March 7, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-0069, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement in the amount of $917,230.00, for the second phase of the 2020 Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Interconnect Signals Project - Calder Avenue, E. Lucas Drive, and Washington Boulevard. Per the funding agreement, the city is responsible for paying 10% of that amount prior to beginning construction, along with any unexpected overruns. Previous Change Order No. 1 was processed internally by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to update a special specification that resulted in no financial effects to the City. Proposed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $17,574.00, is to replace 24 previously purchased antennas with new antennas that the supplier has recommended for this project. The new signalized intersections along each project corridor will communicate wirelessly with each other via cellular modems. Each modem requires a particular antenna to enable this wireless communication. The city will take ownership of the previously purchased antennas and use them for future maintenance of existing infrastructure. If approved, Change Order No. 2 would result in a new project cost of$934,804.00. Per the funding agreement, the city will pay for the entirety of Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $17,574.00. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2,IN THE AMOUNT OF$17,574.00,THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO$934,804.00 FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF THE 2020 HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (HSIP) INTERCONNECT SIGNALS PROJECT-CALDER AVENUE, E. LUCAS DRIVE, AND WASHINGTON BOULEVARD. Councilmember DUrio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Minutes—April 30,2024 RESOLUTION 24-109 3. Consider a resolution authorizing a contract for property insurance coverage for various city owned buildings and assets. The proposed annual premium for Property, Equipment Breakdown, and Terrorism is based on a total insured value of $334,615,034. The cost of the policy for this year is $2,698,180.50, a $641,292.74 decrease from last year's premium of $3,330,473.24. The policy renewal will be in effect from May 1, 2024, to May 1, 2025. Companies providing our insurance are Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, and the remaining windstorm and hail policies are layered with exposure limited to the amount of damage incurred. All risk coverage, including Flood up to $5,000,000, Boiler and Machinery up to $50,000,000, and Terrorism Coverage up to$25,000,000, is provided by Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. Windstorm provided by Texas Windstorm Insurance Association will have a limit of $60,507,684. The remaining carriers, Velocity, Core Specialty/Starstone, Lexington, Axis, Sompo, Westchester, AmRisc, Westfield, RSUI, Spectrum, Arch, Markel, and Kinsale will provide an additional $50,000,000 in windstorm and hail coverage. The deductibles per occurrence for the new policy are as follows: Deductibles $50,000 Per Occurrence as respects to All Other Perils, except as noted below: Earth Movement: The lesser of 1% of the value of each building damaged or 1% of the total building value for all buildings scheduled. Wind & Hail: 1% per item, minimum $1,000 per item with TWIA. 3% per item, subject to a $250,000 minimum with various carriers. Flood: The lesser of 1% of the value of each building damaged or 1% of the total building value for all buildings scheduled. 2% in a Named Storm. Funds will come from the General Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN, AND TERRORISM INSURANCE FOR AN ANNUAL PREMIUM AMOUNT OF $2,698,180.50 PROVIDED BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL, TEXAS WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION,AND AMRISE,VELOCITY RISK UNDERWRITERS(LLOYDS),STARSTONE SPECIALTY,AXIS SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY,ARCH SPECIALTY,MARKEL,KINSALE,SPECTRUM,WESTFIELD, SOMPO, LEXINGTON,WESTCHESTER,AND RSUI INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2024; BOILER AND MACHINERY COVERAGE,AND TERRORISM INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2024. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE Minutes—April 30,2024 MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-110 4. Council to consider a resolution approving the repair of a pump for Lawson's Pump Station. Lawson's Pump Station pumps raw water from Bunn's Canal to the Pine Street Surface Water Treatment Plant. The station operates three (3) vertical shaft high service pumps with variable frequency drives. In August 2023 the first Lawson's raw water pump failed and was brought to council for emergency repair. The second pump failed and was brought to the council for emergency repair in February 2024. All three raw water pumps in Lawson's Pump Station were installed at the same time and have the same hours of operation since installation. With the failure of the first two pumps, the final pump is being pulled for rebuilding prior to failure. Triangle Rotating Equipment Specialists (TRES) of Nederland, TX, was hired to extract the pump, transport it to their repair shop, disassemble and inspect the pump, and determine what repairs, if any, are required. With TRES performing the tear down and inspection of the pump, the award to them of the repair is considered Best Value to the City. The repair scope of work is to: • Repair all bowl bushings, enclosing tube bushings, tension tube nut and tail bowl bearing. • Check all shafts to ensure they are straight, polish and re-use if no wear in bearing areas. (The first two pumps had to have the shaft replaced) • Put rotating end in and check for run out on impeller ring and clearance. If ring clearance is bad there will be additional costs. (The last pump repaired was OK) • Sand blast pump. Put 6 mills of primer and 3 mills of finish coat. Paint to be compatible with drinking water. • TRES to furnish freight and customer to furnish crane and miscellaneous bolting. • TRES to furnish two technicians in the field to assist in removing motor and pump to reinstall both. Set lift and run. The work is expected to be completed before the end of August. All work not to exceed $68,900. Funds will come from the Water Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE REPAIR OF A PUMP FOR THE LAWSON'S PUMP STATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$68,900.00 FROM THE TRIANGLE ROTATING EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS (TRES) OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE Minutes—April 30,2024 MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-111 5. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept maintenance and authorize final payment to MK Constructors 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. Previous Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $22,768.00. The project has been inspected by the Engineering Division and found to be complete in accordance with the provisions and terms set forth in the contract. Acceptance of maintenance and final payment in the amount of$57,890.00 is recommended. Funds will come from the Certificates of Obligation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT MAINTENANCE AND MAKE FINAL PAYMENT TO MK CONSTRUCTORS OF VIDOR, TEXAS I THE AMOUNT OF $57,890.00 FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR 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 24-112 MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER LEFT THE MEETING AT 6:24 P.M. 6. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to TRP Construction Group, LLC, of Haltom City, Texas, for the Citywide Pavement Markings — Phase Ill Project. The Citywide Pavement Markings — Phase Ill project consists of the removal/installation of pavement markings on the following streets: 23rd Street, Kelly Drive, Wendelin Drive, Langham Road, and Washington Boulevard. On April 18, 2024, one (1) bid was received for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the project. The Engineer's Estimate is $314,000.00. The bid total is indicated in the table below: Minutes—April 30,2024 Contractor Location Base Bid Amount TRP Construction Group, LLC Haltom City, TX $321,608.72 The Public Works Engineering staff recommends this project be awarded to the bidder, TRP Construction Group, LLC in the amount of $321,608.72. A total of 120 calendar days are allocated for completion of the project. Funds will come from the Certificates of Obligation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TRP CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC,OF HALTOM CITY, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $321,608.72 FOR THE CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MARKINGS-PHASE III PROJECT. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-113 MAYOR PRO TEM TURNED RETURNED TO THE MEETING AT 6:26 P.M. 7. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1, to the contract with Grant Mackay for the Demolition of two (2) structures at the AT&T Building. On November 21, 2023, by Res. No. 23-356, City Council awarded a contract to Grant Mackay Company Inc., of Houston, TX, in the amount of$756,786.15 for the demolition of the two (2) structures at the AT&T Building. Proposed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of$17,732.23 is requested due to the need of asbestos removal. During the process of performing the demolition on the AT&T building a suspicious black mastic material was discovered on the outside perimeter of the slab. The material was not seen in the initial inspection and during removal of the building abatement due to materials buried below building grade on the outside perimeter of the building slab. Grant Mackay is a licensed asbestos removal company. If approved, Change Order No. 1 would result in a new contract amount of$774,518.38, with an additional three (3) calendar days to complete the work. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. 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. 1, DUE TO THE NEED OF ASBESTOS REMOVAL, THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $774,518.38 FOR THE Minutes—April 30,2024 DEMOLITION OF THE TWO(2)STRUCTURES AT THE AT&T BUILDING;AND THAT AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3)CALENDAR DAYS BE ADDED TO COMPLETE THE WORK. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-114 8. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Eastex Utility Construction, LLC, of Beaumont, for the Union Pacific Railroad Ditch Maintenance (Washington Blvd to Virginia St) Project. The Union Pacific Railroad Ditch Maintenance (Washington Blvd to Virginia St) Project will clean and reshape the existing ditches, remove, and replace the existing surface inlets, and install new storm sewer within the project limits. The existing ditches that run alongside the Union Pacific Railroad are in need of this maintenance in order to restore their functionality and drain stormwater runoff from the adjacent areas. On April 18, 2024, two (2) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the project. The Engineer's Estimate is $100,000.00. The base bid items are totaled in the table below: Contractor Location Base Bid Eastex Utility Construction Beaumont, TX $177,333.00 Southern Style Services Sulphur, TX $946,156.00 The Public Works Engineering staff recommends this project be awarded to the lowest bidder, Eastex Utility Construction, LLC, in the amount of $177,333.00. A total of sixty (60) calendar days are allocated for project completion. Certificates of Obligation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH EASTEX UTILITY CONSTRUCTION,LLC,OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $177,333.00 FOR THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD DITCH MAINTENANCE(WASHINGTON BLVD.TO VIRGINIA ST.) PROJECT. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Minutes—April 30,2024 RESOLUTION 24-115 9. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the publication of a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $12 Million. There are many street, drainage, facility, and parks projects listed in the CIP that require additional funding to be completed during FY2024. The proposed issue in an amount not to exceed $12 Million would be used to fund those projects. Issuance of the Certificates is tentatively scheduled for June 18, 2024, with the delivery and receipt of the proceeds by the City on July 23, 2024. Additionally, the City plans to issue revenue bonds in the amount of$60 Million that will fund water and sewer projects listed in the CIP for FY2024 and FY2025. These will come back to Council on June 18, 2024, for approval of issuance. All debt and other expenses related to the Certificates of Obligation shall be incurred by the Debt Service Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-116 10. Council to consider a request for a Rezoning from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family-Highest Density) District to PD (Port Development) District for blocks surrounded by Buford, Port, Lamar, Herring, Stewart, and Leiper Streets, including lots approximately 160' south of Lamar Street southern right-of-way boundary line. The Port of Beaumont requests the blocks surrounded by Buford, Port, Lamar, Herring, Stewart, and Leiper Streets, including lots approximately 160' south of Lamar Street to be rezoned from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family- Highest Density)to PD (Port Development) District. They intend to develop the site to accommodate truck queuing, cargo storage and workforce development to increase efficiency of operations and adjust to the growing infrastructure needs associated with moving goods and services to and from the Port. This request aligns with the interlocal agreement between the Port of Beaumont and the City of Beaumont executed by Resolution No. 23-015 in January of 2023. At a Joint Public Hearing held on April 15, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended 5:0 to approve the request for a Rezoning from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family-Highest Density) District to PD (Port Development) District for blocks surrounded by Buford, Port, Minutes—April 30,2024 Lamar, Herring, Stewart, and Leiper Streets, including lots approximately 160' south of Lamar Street southern right-of-way boundary line. Approval of the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Turner 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 RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT TO PD (PORT DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT FOR BLOCKS SURROUNDED BY BUFORD, PORT, LAMAR, HERRING, STEWART AND LEIPER STREETS, INCLUDING LOTS APPROXIMATELY 160'SOUTH OF LAMAR STREET,SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY LINE, BEAUMOT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-019 11. Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow two (2) duplexes within the RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization-Historic) District for property located at 2490 Liberty Avenue. Cornell Price is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow two (2) duplexes within the RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization-Historic) District located at 2490 Liberty Avenue. This property is located within the Oaks Historic District and received design approval from the Historic Landmark Commission in November of 2023. Due to the proposed orientation of the duplexes, Mr. Price sought a Variance to the rear yard setback to be reduced from 25' to 18' and the Board of Adjustment approved said request in January of 2024. This proposal is in compliance with the lot area requirements of Section 28.03.024(b)(1) District area and height regulations of the City's Code of Ordinances. 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 April 15, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended 5:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow two (2) duplexes within the RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization-Historic) District for property located at 2490 Liberty Avenue, with the following conditions: Minutes—April 30,2024 1. 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. 2. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Fire and Building Code requirements. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1. 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. 2. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Fire and Building Code requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Turner moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW TWO(2)DUPLEXES WITHIN THE RCR-H(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION REVITALIZATION-HISTORIC) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2490 LIBERTY AVENUE,WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 24-020 WORK SESSION Work Session to discuss Traffic Calming and a Proposed Residential Traffic Calming Program. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmember comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) With there bei no E ec ive e ion, the meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. i xh Ro - t, Ma .rrii fg- I :�e I9 a 11t Tina Broussard, City Clerk I w $ It11` A ` J Minutes—April 30,2024