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CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023- 5:00 P.M.

Charles T. Doyle Convention Center
2010 5th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590

PLEASE NOTE: Public comments and matters from the floor are generally limited to 3 minutes in length. If you would like to request to speak, please do so in advance of the meeting by filling out a Request To Address Commission form. All in attendance are required to remove hats and/or sunglasses (dark glasses) during meetings and to also silence all cell phones and electronic devices.

(1)

ROLL CALL

(2)

INVOCATION

(3)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

(4)

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

(a)

Recognition of the following:

Sergeant Mickey House was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Sergeant Bradley Macik was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Officer Brandon Shives was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Officer Jeffrey Winstead was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Cadet Zachary Bright was sworn in as a Probationary Police Officer.
Cadet Albert Garza was sworn in as a Probationary Police Officer.
Cadet Deandra Moore was sworn in as a Probationary Police Officer.

(b)

Promotions:

Julio Campana – Captain
Andrew Blue – Captain
Jonathan Lee – Captain
Jason Brown – Captain
Charles Barkman – Captain
Samuel Bowler – Engineer
Stephen Stanfel – Engineer
Ian Chase – Engineer
Christopher Martinez – Engineer
Jonathan Zelaya – Engineer
John Tuder – Engineer

(5)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

(6)

CONSENT AGENDA

(a)

Approve City Commission Minutes for December 6, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)

(b)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-138, approving the purchase and replacement of generators for Lift Stations No. 10 and No. 30 by Land & Sea Services 1, Inc., via BuyBoard (Contract No. 657-21) - a local purchasing cooperative. (Public Works)

(c)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-139, appointing Phil Roberts to the Texas City Economic Development Corporation's Board of Directors. (City Secretary)

(d)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-140, authorizing the purchase and delivery of a 2024 F450 box truck from Chastang Ford, Houston, Texas through BuyBoard (Contract No. 724-23) - a local purchasing cooperative. (Recreation and Tourism)

(e)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-141, authorizing an agreement between the City of Texas City and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for a Standard Professional Services Agreement. (City Engineer)

(f)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-142, approving the engagement of Traff Data & Associates, Inc. for professional traffic engineering services as needed for review and recommendations regarding traffic studies, planning, and reviews in Texas City. (City Engineer)

(7)

REGULAR ITEMS

(a)

Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-43, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances entitled "General Regulations", Chapter 90: "Streets Sidewalks and Other Public Places" to adopt and become effective upon its final reading. (City Engineer)

(8)

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

(9)

MAYOR'S COMMENTS

(10)

ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE OF ANY SUBJECT APPEARING ON THIS AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE MATTER IS STATED MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COMMISSION.

NOTICE: The City of Texas City will furnish free transportation to handicapped individuals via a 4-door sedan for anyone wishing to attend the City Commission meetings. Call 948-3111, City Secretary's Office before noon on Monday preceding the meeting to make arrangements.

I, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS NOTICE OF MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARDS AT CITY HALL, 1801 9TH AVENUE NORTH, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS, AT A PLACE CONVENIENT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE ON DECEMBER 15, 2023, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. AND REMAINED SO POSTED CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING.

______________________
RHOMARI LEIGH
CITY SECRETARY

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(4)(a)

Meeting Date:

12/20/2023

Police Promotions and Cadet Graduation

Submitted For:

Clay Pope, Police Department

Submitted By:

Clay Pope, Police Department

Department:

Police Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Acknowledgment of police promotions, police cadet graduation, swearing in.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

On October 10th, 2023, the Texas City Police Department administered a promotional exam for the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant. As a result of their performance during these exams, the following four individuals were promoted:

Sergeant Mickey House was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Sergeant Bradley Macik was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Officer Brandon Shives was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Officer Jeffrey Winstead was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

During the 2023 fall semester, cadets from the Texas City Police Department attended the Basic Law Enforcement course at Alvin Community College. On December 11, 2023, all three cadets graduated from the academy, passed the state examination, and were subsequently sworn in as Probationary Police Officers.

Cadet Zachary Bright was sworn in as a Probationary Police Officer.
Cadet Albert Garza was sworn in as a Probationary Police Officer.
Cadet Deandra Moore was sworn in as a Probationary Police Officer.

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

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(4)(b)

Meeting Date:

12/20/2023

Employee Promotions

Submitted For:

David Zacherl, Fire Department

Submitted By:

Cyinthia Baker, Fire Department

Department:

Fire Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Promotions:

Julio Campana – Captain
Andrew Blue – Captain
Jonathan Lee – Captain
Jason Brown – Captain
Charles Barkman – Captain
Samuel Bowler – Engineer
Stephen Stanfel – Engineer
Ian Chase – Engineer
Christopher Martinez – Engineer
Jonathan Zelaya – Engineer
John Tuder – Engineer

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Employee promotions

RECOMMENDATION

Employee Promotions.

Fiscal Impact

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(6)(a)

Meeting Date:

12/20/2023

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve City Commission Minutes for December 6, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Minutes

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(6)(b)

Meeting Date:

12/20/2023

Lift Stations # 10 and # 30 Generator Replacement

Submitted For:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Submitted By:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Department:

Public Works

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve the purchase and replacement of generators for lift stations # 10 and # 30 by Land & Sea Services 1, Inc., via BuyBoard contract # 657-21.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

These two lift station generators are scheduled for replacement in the 2023/2024 budget year and funds have been made available for this expense. These are "long lead time" items (58 - 60 weeks), so it is imperative that we get these on order as soon as possible.

Lift Station # 30 generator is quoted at $299,753.00 for the total replacement cost.
Lift Station # 10 generator is quoted at $257,978.00 total the total replacement cost.

The total replacement cost for both generators is $557,731.00.

Attached for your review are quotes from Land & Sea Services 1, Inc. in La Marque, Texas, and their BuyBoard Contract # is 657-21.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the Commission approve the purchase/replacement of these generators.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Exhibit A

Resolution

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(6)(c)

Meeting Date:

12/20/2023

Appointment of Phil Roberts to TCEDC

Submitted For:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

To appoint Phil Roberts to the Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

A vacancy on the Board needs to be filled to have a full quorum.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson and Economic Development Director Kristin Edwards to appoint Phil Roberts to the Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

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(6)(d)

Meeting Date:

12/20/2023

Purchase and Delivery of 2024 F450 Box Truck for Recreation and Tourism

Submitted For:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Submitted By:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Department:

Public Works

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve the purchase and delivery of a 2024 F450 box truck for Recreation and Tourism.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

This purchase would come from Chastang Ford in Houston, Texas via BuyBoard contract # 724-23 for the total purchase price of $75,998.00, and would replace our current 2009 F350 box truck. This purchase was a carry over from 2022 / 2023 and funds are made available in the 2023 / 2024 annual budget.

A copy of the quote is attached for your review.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Public Work Department and the Recreation and Tourism Department that the purchase of the 2024 F450 box truck be approved for the total purchase price of $75,998.00 from Chastang Ford via BuyBoard Contract # 724-23.

Thank you.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Exhibit A

Resolution

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(6)(e)

Meeting Date:

12/20/2023

agreement between the COTC and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for a Standard Professional Services Agreement

Submitted For:

Kim Golden, Transportation and Planning

Submitted By:

Veronica Carreon, Transportation and Planning

Department:

Transportation and Planning

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on an agreement between the City of Texas City and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for a Standard Professional Services Agreement

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The increase in residential development is increasing the number and frequency of building inspections required on a daily basis. We have a total of four currently certified combination inspectors and two more who will have their certifications in the next few months. One of the currently certified inspectors will be out on medical leave until February. The department had 125 inspections scheduled for one day during the week of December 4, and this is usually the slow time of year for construction. To be sure the department is prepared to respond to the current inspection demands and during peak periods, staff is recommending a standby contract agreement for third party inspections to be administered by the Building Officials as needed to provide timely and accurate inspections.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends entering into the proposed contract for third party inspection services to be administered by the Building Officials as needed to provide timely and accurate building inspections.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Texas City, TX_Code PSA_September 21, 2023

Texas City, TX_Code, Fire, Health, PWS, Dev. Serv., ADA, Hygiene Excellence_September 21, 2023

Resolution

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(6)(f)

Meeting Date:

12/20/2023

Resolution No. 2023-142 approving the engagement of Traff Data & Associates, Inc. for professional traffic engineering services as needed for review and recommendations regarding traffic studies, planning and reviews in Texas City

Submitted For:

Kim Golden, Transportation and Planning

Submitted By:

Veronica Carreon, Transportation and Planning

Department:

Transportation and Planning

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-142 approving the engagement of Traff Data & Associates, Inc. for professional traffic engineering services as needed for review and recommendations regarding traffic studies, planning and reviews in Texas City

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

With the increasing residential growth in Texas City, the Engineering & Planning Department needs additional capacity to review and make recommendations regarding traffic studies, traffic planning and traffic engineering design including traffic signalization, traffic controls and traffic lane configurations. The special expertise of a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (P.T.O.E.). Staff recommend approving the attached agreement for these specialized professional traffic engineering services which will provide the necessary consulting services as needed and when needed.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommend approval of the attached contract for professional traffic engineering services to be administered by the City Engineer as needed.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

TDAI Proposal 2023

TDAI Resume 2023

Resolution

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(7)(a)

Meeting Date:

12/20/2023

final reading of Ordinance 23-43, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances entitled "General Regulations", Chapter 90: "Streets Sidewalks and Other Public Places" to adopt and become effective upon its final reading

Submitted For:

Kim Golden, Transportation and Planning

Submitted By:

Veronica Carreon, Transportation and Planning

Department:

Transportation and Planning

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve recommended changes to Section 90.012 regarding the use of unimproved/unopened rights of way.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

This change is recommended to conform with existing city policies regarding the construction and maintenance of city streets by Public Works and the operation of fire engines and aerial apparatus on solid surfaced roadways defined as asphalt or concrete surface pavement.

Through annexation and past practices some areas of Texas City have unimproved, unopened rights of way which are not city-maintained streets. The Subdivision Ordinance requires all new residential lots to have frontage on a public street. However, there is some confusion about the requirements for existing residential lots or parcels adjacent to an unimproved, unopened right of way. The recommended change to Section 90.012 will resolve the confusion by making the street standards of the Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 159 applicable to existing residential lots or parcels adjacent to unimproved, unopened rights of way.

RECOMMENDATION

The following departments have worked together in drafting the proposed revisions to Section 90.012 and recommend its approval: Engineering & Planning, Building Permits & Inspections, Public Works, Fire Department

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

FINAL Proposed revision to 90.012 - use of rights of way