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Home My WebLink About10/15/2024 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 1:30 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PROCLAMATIONS PRESENTATIONS Communications Update Presentation by TxDOT on the Status of Construction Projects within the City of Beaumont. Presentation by Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc., Phase III Assessment of the City Sewer Collection System RECOGNITIONS PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-12 (or any other topic). Items 13-16 have already been heard in a Public Hearing therefore, citizens cannot speak on those items. 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 1, 2024, City Council meeting minutes. B.Council to consider approving corrected minutes from September 17, 2024, City Council meeting. C. Council consider a resolution approving an annual maintenance agreement for a third- party cybersecurity monitoring service. D.Council consider a resolution approving the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement for with Bentek, Inc. of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. for use in all City departments. E.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with TxDOT. F.Approve a resolution for a service agreement for special water/sewer rates with Jefferson County. G.Approve a resolution for a service agreement for special water/sewer rates with the Dream Center of Southeast Texas. H.Council to consider the appointment to the Community Development Advisory Committee. I.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept the project titled "Step Comprehensive Fiscal Year 2025." J.Council consider a resolution approving the certified rebuild of a Mustang Cat Compactor used at the landfill. K.Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of equipment for use in two City Departments. L.Council to consider a resolution to correct Resolution 24-244. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Council consider a resolution accepting the 2024 Certified Tax Roll (FY 2025). 2. Council consider a resolution to approve the purchase of chatbot software from Carahsoft Technology Corp, of Reston, VA, to be used by 311 and City Communications in order to improve communication with citizens. 3. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 5 to the contract with ALLCO, LLC, for the Street Rehabilitation Citywide – Phase V (REBID) Project. 4. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept maintenance and authorize final payment to Vortex Companies for the repair of the 5-ft by 7-ft oval- shape storm line on Long Avenue. 5. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Texas Drainage, Inc., of Waller, TX for the Citywide Ditching Program Phase 2B. 6.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Final Change Order No. 6, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to Gulf Coast, a CRH Company, for the 4th Street Roadway Rehabilitation Project. 7.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept maintenance and authorize final payment to Eastex Utility Construction, of Beaumont, for the Euclid Street and 11th Street Storm Sewer Repair Project. 8.Council consider a resolution to approve the renewal of the annual maintenance agreement for the financial software package used across all departments. 9.Council to consider a resolution adopting a Communication Plan for contract negotiations with the Fire Union. 10.Council consider a resolution creating and appointing members to an Audit Committee 11.Council consider an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the proposed settlement of Texas Gas Service Company 2024 rate increase. 12.Council consider a request to extend the deadline to allow an ambulatory surgery center at 6510 Folsom Drive, as approved in September of 2021. 13.Council consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a halfway house within the RM-H (Residential Multiple Family-High Density) District for property located at 2225 Wilson Street. 14.Council consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a warehousing and storage facility within the GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2710 Gulf Street. 15.Council consider a request for a Rezoning from an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family- High Density) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for properties located at 6145-6175 Phelan Boulevard. 16.Council consider a request for a Rezoning from an RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization-Historic) zoning district to an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) zoning district and a Specific Use Permit to allow for a retail shop, events venue, administrative office and art studio for property located at 2398 Laurel Street. COUNCIL COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to discuss and or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations in accordance with Section 551.087 of the Government Code to wit; specifically: “Project Riverfront” Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Caleb Fenter v. City of Beaumont and Chris S. Boone: Cause No. B- 210244 James Mathews vs. City of Beaumont, Texas; Cause No. A-192,887 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.