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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/2020 MINBEAUMONT T E X A S MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING W.L. Pate, Jr., At -Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, Mayor Pro Tern Taylor Neild, Ward 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz, Ward 11 Audwin Samuel, Ward III SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 Robin Mouton, Ward IV Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tina Broussard, City Clerk 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 September 8, 2020, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call * Presentation and Recognition Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1, 4-6/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Councilmember Samuel gave the invocation. Mayor Ames led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau, Councilmembers Neild, Getz, Pate and Samuel. Absent: Councilmember Mouton. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions None Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1, 4-6/Consent Agenda Edward P. Sigee 2110 Liberty Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding Item number 6 on the agenda; Considering a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) regarding the School Crossing Guard Program CONSENT AGENDA * Approval of minutes —August 18, 2020 and August 31, 2020 Confirmation of board and commission member appointments — None Minutes — September 8, 2020 B) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Municipal Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation — Resolution 20-174 C) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funding for the continuation of the SETX Auto Theft Task Force — Resolution 20-175 D) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept a traffic safety grant from the Texas Department of Transportation — Resolution 20-176 E) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a letter agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs — Resolution 20-177 F) Approve a resolution to reject all bids for the construction of restrooms near the Rotary Playground — Resolution 20-178 G) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to LD Construction — Resolution 20-179 H) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with T. Construction, LLC of Houston — Resolution 20-180 Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item A. Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED A) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to T. Gray Utility Company — Resolution 20-173 Councilmember Neild moved to approve Item A on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, the City Manager shall strictly enforce the provisions of the budget as specified in the ordinance adopting the budget. He shall not authorize or approve any expenditure unless an appropriation has been made in the budget ordinance adopting _the budget, and there is an available unencumbered balance of the appropriation sufficient to pay the liability to be incurred. Approving the proposed Minutes — September 8, 2020 amendments will ensure that expenditures are within the approved budget and that interfund transfers are in accordance with financial policies as approved within the budget document. The details of the proposed amendments are as follows: 1. The Solid Waste Fund is projected to exceed budgeted expenditures by over $950,00.0 due to overtime related to continued Imelda cleanup efforts, heavy equipment repairs and the purchase of a new dozer which was approved by council in the landfill operations division. A budget amendment in the amount $1,000,000 is being proposed to cover the overage and to appropriate an extra contingency for any other unforeseen expenditures that may occur. Landfill revenues are expected to exceed budgeted revenues by over $1,000,000 which will help fund the additional costs incurred. Solid Waste Fund Previously Amended Budget Proposed Amendment Final Amended Budget Total Expenditures $14,095,800 $1,000,000 $15,095,8`00 F_ I 2. The COVID-19 Recovery Fund was set-up to capture all COVID-19 related costs for possible reimbursement. This fund was established after the FY 2020 Budget was adopted. Costs incurred through July of 2020 amount to $1.35 million and is expected to incur more costs until the crisis is over. A budget amendment in the amount of $2,250,000 is being proposed to appropriate sufficientfunds to coverthe estimated costs through the end of this fiscal year. COVID-19 Recovery Fund Original Budget Proposed Amendment Amended Budget Total. Expenditures $0 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 3. The Imelda Recovery Fund was set-up to capture all related storm costs for possible reimbursement. This fund was established after the FY 2020 Budget was adopted. Costs incurred through July of 2020 amount to $3.4 million and is expected to incur more costs due to ongoing repairs and assessments. A budget amendment of $4,000,000 is being proposed to appropriate sufficient funds to cover the estimated costs through the end of this fiscal year. Imelda Recovery Fund Original Budget Proposed Amendment Amended Budget Total Expenditures $0 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 Minutes — September 8, 2020 4. The Laura/Marco Recovery Fund was set-up to capture all related storm costs for possible reimbursement. This fund was established after the FY 2020 Budget was adopted. Costs for this fiscal year are estimated to be in excess of $3 million. A budget amendment in the amount of 4,000,000 is being proposed to appropriate sufficient funds to cover the estimated costs through the end of this fiscal year. Laura/Marco Recovery Fund Original Budget Proposed Amendment Amended Budget Total Expenditures $0 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 5. The Municipal Transit Fund has a proposed amendment in the amount of $200,000 to appropriate additional funds that are being used for additional health supplies needed in response to COVID-19. Municipal Transit Fund Original Budget Proposed Amendment Amended Budget Total Expenditures $5,731,500 $200,000 $5,931,500 F7 I 6. The Tyrrell Historical Library Fund has a proposed amendment in the amount of $5,000 to appropriate funds for a new scanner that was purchased with donated funds. Tyrrell Historical Library Fund Original Budget Proposed Amendment Amended Budget Total Expenditures $37,872 $5,000 $42,872 7. The General Fund typically transfers funds annually to the Capital Reserve Fund for facility improvements and capital equipment purchases. No funds were transferred during the FY 2020 thus a $2.5 million dollar transfer is being proposed to help fund those costs that are being proposed in the FY 2021 Budget. General Fund Previously Amended Budget Proposed Amendment Final Amended Budget Total Expenditures $133,301,400 $2,500,000 $135,801,400 Minutes — September 8, 2020 Capital Reserve Fund Original Budget Proposed Amendment Amended Budget Total Revenues $3,440,600 $2,500,000 $5,940,600 8. In the FY 2020 Budget, $1 million was budgeted in the Capital Reserve Fund for parking lot improvements at the Fleet Facility. That project was put on hold for further study and it was decided that additional improvements were necessary to restore the parking lot. The proposed Capital Plan for FY 2021 includes a phased approach to restoring the parking lot at a proposed cost of $2.5 million. It is proposed to transfer the $1 million from the Capital Reserve Fund to the General Improvements Fund to help fund the cost of the parking lot improvements detailed in the Capital Plan. Capital Reserve Fund Original Budget Proposed Amendment Amended Budget Total Expenditures $8,566,500 $1,000,000 $9,566,500 Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO COVER EXPENDITURES IN THE SOLID WASTE, COVID-19 RECOVERY, IMELDA RECOVERY, LAURA/MARCO RECOVERY, MUNICIPAL TRANSIT, TYRRELL HISTORICAL LIBRARY, GENERAL AND CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS; TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 20-042 2. Consider a request to abandon the alley adjacent to 705 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Sylvester Hill is requesting abandonment of the alley located within Block 1, Jirou Addition. The alley is located adjacent to 705 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Mr. Hill represents H2H Management Group, L.L.C., owners of all of the adjoining property. H2H Management Group, L.L.C. would like to build on this property. At a joint Public Hearing held on March 16, 2020, the Planning Commission recommended 5:0 to approve the request to abandon the alley adjacent to 705 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway with the following conditions: Minutes — September 8, 2020 1. If approved, applicant shall obtain an appraisal and Title Commitment for the property to be abandoned at their expense. Appraisal and Title Commitment must be submitted to the Planning office along with proof that payment has been arranged prior to the item being placed on the City Council's agenda. All of the required items have been submitted. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Samuel moved tO ADOPTAN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING AN ALLEY LOCATED ADJACENT TO 705 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARKWAY, CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: -MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 20-043 3. Consider a request for the conveyance and dedication of private streets and infrastructure in the Sandlewood Subdivision to the City of Beaumont. Priscilla Rouse, President of Sandlewood Trail Homeowners Association, has requested that the City of Beaumont accept maintenance of the private street known as Sandlewood Trail, and its infrastructure. In 2017, the City adopted a process for the conversion of private streets and other infrastructure to public ownership and maintenance. An analysis of the condition of the existing private infrastructure, conducted by the Public Works Department was done. The 2017 vote included a condition that the speed bumps be removed. At a joint Public Hearing held on February 17, 2020, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to approve a proposed ratification for the conveyance and dedication of private streets and infrastructure to the City of Beaumont once completed with the following condition: Approval of conveyance document by City Council. The conveyance document has now been signed by the Association Members/Lot Owners and is ready for consideration. Approval of the Ratification with the following condition: 1. Speed bumps are to be removed. Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RATIFICATION FOR THE CONVEYANCE AND DEDICATION OF PRIVATE STREETS LOCATED IN THE SANDLEWOOD SUBDIVISION WITH THE CONDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. Minutes — September 8, 2020 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 20-044 4. Consider an ordinance granting a new solid waste franchise agreement to Neches Management Services. According to City Ordinance 22.05.101, no person shall engage in the business of collecting, hauling or transporting, in the city, any garbage, waste or refuse, without first having obtained a franchise from the City. Nine entities currently have nonexclusive franchise agreements with the City and are doing business in this area. Neches ,Management Services has requested that the City Council grant the company such a franchise agreement. Neches Management Services manages construction and disposal services for clients locally with an office at 1440 Spindletop Ave., Beaumont, Texas, 77705. The requested franchise is generally the same as those previously approved by City Council. It provides for a term of one year from its effective date and a franchise fee of seven percent (7%) of gross revenues received for service. It also requires the entity to indemnify the City of Beaumont to provide insurance which names the City of Beaumont as a named insured. According to City Charter, franchise ordinances require readings at three separate Council meetings, with the third not less than thirty (30) days from the first reading. The ordinance does not take effect until sixty (60) days after its adoption on the third and final reading. After passage, the ordinance must be published for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. All publication costs are paid by the franchise. This is the second reading. A franchise fee of seven percent (7%) of gross receipts will be paid to the City. Approval of the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO NECHES MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 20-038 Minutes — September 8, 2020 5. Consider amending Ordinance No. 20-031 related to the Public Health Emergency Disaster Orders for the City of Beaumont and opening certain City facilities, specifically to allow the Beaumont Children's Museum to open inside the Civic Center. On July 28, 2020, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 20-031 that provided for the closure of the following City facilities. Lakeside Center, Downtown Library, Civic Center, Event Centre, Julie Rogers Theatre, Jefferson Theatre, Sterling Pruitt Center, and the Community Centers. If the City Council would like to allow the Beaumont Children's Museum to open, the following language would be added after Civic Center (with the exception of the Beaumont Children's Museum which is a tenant in the Civic Center Building). Councilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AMENDING ORDINANCE 20-031 TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DISASTER ORDERS FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; CONTINUING THE CLOSURE OF CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 20-045 6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) regarding the School Crossing Guard Program. This item was tabled The City of Beaumont entered into an interlocal agreement (ILA) with BISD in May 2017 which obligated BISD to manage and administrate the School Crossing Guard Program and its employees. The City agreed to provide payment for 50% of the actual cost of the School Crossing Guard Program, not to exceed $90,000 per year. This ILA was for a three-year period ending on June 30, 2020. BISD is proposing that we renew the agreement with a provision that it automatically renew each year unless terminated by either party. Funds will come from the general fund. Approval of the resolution. PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments on an Ordinance finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Henry C. and Elizabeth Pressler at 1801 North Street; property owned by Gilberto - Valdez at 1230 Chamberlin and property owned by Miriam .Morgan c/o Habitat for Humanity at 3035 West Lucas Minutes — September S, 2020 Public Hearing Open: 3:00 p.m. Gilbert Wayne Valdez 1320 Chamberlin Dr. Beaumont TX Public Hearing Close: 3:09 p.m. 7. Consider approving an Ordinance finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Henry C. and Elizabeth Pressler at 1801 North Street; property owned by Gilberto Valdez at 1230 Chamberlin and property owned by Miriam Morgan c/o Habitat for Humanity at 3035 West Lucas. According to Beaumont's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Section 10.01.001. A nuisance is defined as whatever is dangerous to human life or welfare or whatever renders the ground, the water, the air or food a hazard or injury to human health. The City's Code of Ordinances further states in Chapter 12 Offenses and Nuisances, Section 12.07.033, that a person who owns or occupies property commits an offense if that person allows litter to accumulate on that person's property. The Legal descriptions and violations of these properties are: 1) 1801 North - McFaddin 2 L12 N75' & L11 E25 of N75' Bilk 22 Rodent Harborage - Chapter 10 Health & Sanitation, Article 10.04, Section 10.04.001 & Section 10.04.003 Excessive Litter - Chapter 12 Offenses & Nuisances, Article 12.07, Section 12.07.002 Weeds — Chapter 10 Health & Sanitation, Article 10.06, Section 10.06.001 2) 1230 Chamberlin — Caldwood Acres L 78-D B6 Rodent Harborage - Chapter 10 Health & Sanitation, Article 10.04, Section 10.04.001 & Section 10.04.003 Excessive Litter — Chapter 12 Offenses & Nuisances, Article 12.07, Section 12.07.002 No access to approved sewage — Chapter 10 Health & Sanitation, Article 10.05, Section 10.05.005 3) 3035 West Lucas — Calder Highlands L4-5, B33 Rodent Harborage - Chapter 10 Health & Sanitation, Article 10.04, Section 10.04.001 & Section 10.04.003 Excessive Litter — Chapter 12 Offenses & Nuisances, Article 12.07, Section 12.07.002 If the property owners fail to comply within ten (10) days, staff is requesting the authorization of City Council to clean the property and/or authorize the City Attorney to seek legal action to have the nuisances abated. Funds will come from the General and Public Health fund. Minutes — September 8, 2020 Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO BE A PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCE AND ORDERING ABATEMENT; AUTHORIZING CLEANUP; AUTHORIZING SUIT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL. NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 20-046 PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments on the proposed Reinvestment Zone Tax Abatement Policy for the City of Beaumont Public Hearing Open: 3:11 p.m. None Public Hearing Close: 3:11 p.m. 8. Consider a resolution adopting the Reinvestment Zone Tax Abatement Policy for the City of Beaumont. The City of Beaumont utilizes a variety of economic development tools in order to encourage development of a certain type, scale or location within the city and within its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Each project is evaluated on a case -by -case basis. Once such tool is a Reinvestment Zone Tax Abatement Policy as allowed under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. In order to offer such abatement under Chapter 312, the City must periodically re- adopt its abatement policy. The Reinvestment Zone Tax Abatement Policy remains unchanged from the last adoption in 2016. However, changes to Chapter 312 by the State Legislature during the last session, now requires that a public hearing be held for the adoption of the policy. Conduct a public hearing and approve the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ADOPTS THE CITY OF BEAUMONT'S REINVESTMENT ZONE TAX ABATEMENT POLICY. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Minutes — September 8, 2020 Resolution 20-181 WORK SESSION Review and discuss the proposed FY 2021 Budget Kyle Hayes, City Manager reviewed and discussed the proposed FY 2021 Budget. Mr. Hayes stated that the city will maintain the existing tax rate of $.71 per $100 assessed valuation with no increase in water, sewer or garbage rates. Two (2) paramedic and two (2) EMT positions will be added to allow for better staffing with an estimated new cost of $360,000. There will be a 3.5% increase in wages for Police Officers per their collective bargaining agreement with an estimated new cost of $900,000. There will be no increase for civilian employees or firefighters in the proposed budget, the city is currently negotiating a new contract with the Fire Union. The city is maintaining an existing level of services despite COVID-19 and revenue challenges, there's a very strong fund balance in the general fund that has allowed for a continuation of existing services. The projected starting fund balance is $44.7 million dollars, which is 34% of projected expenditures. The challenges that the city faces were discussed, the proposed FY 2021 budget has a projected $3.7 million deficit, which is 2.8% of the projected expenditures. The sales taxes are 32% of the general fund revenues which is estimated at $41.3 million in 2021, this is 11 % less than what was received in 2019. Since March of this year through August the sales tax revenue is $2.0 million less than for the same six months in 2019. Police, Fire and EMS expenditures are 59% of expenditures in the general fund. The CARES Act Supplemental Public Transportation funding will provide funds for the Municipal Transit System for FY 2021. The general fund budget is not planning to transfer the normal $2.2 million to $2.6 million. The proposed budget deficit would have been much higher if these funds were not available. A transfer will likely be needed in FY 2022. Mr. Hayes discussed the general fund, fund balances from FY 2001 to present, he stated that the city's financial policies have a goal that the generalfund's ending fund balance to not be less than 20% of the annual operating expenditures. Review and discuss panhandling and campsites on properties not owned by the City of Beaumont Kyle Hayes, City Manager reviewed and discussed panhandling and campsites on properties not owned by the City of Beaumont. Mr. Hayes provided Council with a copy of the Stale Law pertaining to panhandling and campsites as well as the City of Beaumont's Code of Ordinance dealing with the same issue. There was additional discussion regarding the panhandling and campsites by Chief James Singletary and Assistant Police Chief Jim Clay. Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. Minutes — September 8, 2020 COMMENTS ►T�7T Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER MOUTON - ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - STATED THAT A GROUP OF CITIZENS WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE CITY EVER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE STEVE DR., A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AS OPPOSED TO A PRIVATE STREET, AND SINCE THEY DON'T HAVE A NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION WHAT WOULD BE THE PROCESS FOR THEM TO GET THE CITY TO CONSIDER ADOPTING STEVE DR., ASKED THE CITY MANAGER TO GET SOME INFORMATION SO THAT HE MAY INFORM THE GROUP COUNCILMEMBER PATE - COMPLIMENTED ALL OF STAFF THAT WORKED ON THE FY 2021 BUDGET, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF SUSAN OLIVER AND COLONEL JIM CRITTENDEN, ANNOUNCED THE WOMEN'S ALL PRO TOUR GOLF TOURNAMENT ON NEXT WEEK AT THE BEAUMONT COUNTRY CLUB MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU - STATED THAT HE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE EOC FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WITNESS FIRSTHAND HOW WELL IT OPERATED AS THE CITY WAS PREPARING FOR THE HURRICANE, WANTED THE CITIZENS TO KNOW THAT THEY SHOULD BE PROUD OF THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, EOC DIRECTOR AND STAFF ON A GREAT JOB THEY DID TO HELP THE CITY GET THROUGH THE CRISIS COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - NONE COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - COMMENTED ON HE AND COUNCILMEMBER NEILD TRAVELING TO LAKE CHARLES, LA TO DELIVER FOOD, STATED THAT THE CITY OF BEAUMONT WAS LUCKY THAT LAURA DIDN'T COME THROUGH THE CITY, ASKED THAT EVERYONE TRY AND DO THE BEST THEY CAN TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - THANKED MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU FOR HIS COMMENTS, STATED THAT MONDAY WAS THE MAYOR'S BIRTHDAY, WISHED HER A HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MAYOR AMES - NONE Minutes — September 8, 2020 Open session of meeting recessed at 4:33 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to the deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Government Code, to wit: Specifically city -owned property at 3455 Sarah Street Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Southern Choice Consulting, LLC v. City of Beaumont; Cause No. A-205,533 Consider matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code to wit; specifically: Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney Tina Broussard, City Clerk Craig Lively, Chief Magistrate re being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes — September 8, 2020