STATE OF TEXAS j January 14, 2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE ) BE IT REMEMBERED THAT a Regular Meeting of the Orange City Council of the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was held in the City Council Chambers (Orange Public Library Auditorium) on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Spears Jr. Mayor Paul Burch Mayor Pro-Tem Matt Chandler Council Member Brad Childs Council Member Mary McKenna Council Member Caroline Hennigan Council Member COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Terrie T. Salter Council Member STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Kunst City Manager Jay Trahan Assistant City Manager, Director of Economic Development Patricia Anderson City Secretary Jennifer Pool Deputy City Secretary Cheryl Zeto Director of Finance Lane Martin Chief of Police John Bilbo Fire Chief Kelvin Knauf Director of Planning and C O m m u n i t y Development Adam Jack Director of Public Works Brenna Manasco Library Director Divon Williams Deputy Director of CVB/Assistant to the City Manager Hillary Gravett Assistant EDC Director Alison Clary Communication and Marketing Coordinator Mike Zeto CIS Manager Jake Travis IT Technician Madison Floyd Deputy Director of Public Works James Lawrence Public Service Manager Bree Lister Rec Center Coordinator Chris Arnold Police Baliff Guy Goodson City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: None Regular Meeting 2 January 14, 2025 Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Council Member Chandler led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. MOTION FINDING THAT THE ADVANCE POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 8.1200 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS HAVE BEEN MET IN RELATION TO ALL MINUTES AND PENDING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THIS AGENDAAND THATTHE READING OF SUCHITEMS BE CONFINED TO THE CAPTIONS AS ARE AGREED UPON BY THE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Chandler which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None CITIZEN COMMENTS Clara Booker, 1212 Jayway Street, advised she came in November and spoke to Council about changing the walking hours at the Rec Center back to 8:30 a.m. She advised 11:00 a.m. is not convenient for her. She advised her and some of the other walkers have started a campaign to walk the City and take pictures of dirty areas and streets that need to be repaired. Ms. Booker also advised Ms. Lister will not speak to them and advised them that the time will not be changed back to 8:30 a.m. Angie Mason, 1401 Dawnwood, gave a brief recap of the 2024 Shangri La Christmas Strolls. She advised staff has already started working on the 2025 Christmas Strolls. Margaret Adams, 4402 Hillbrook, invited everyone to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Founders Day, February 1st at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Reverend John Jefferson encouraged everyone to participate in the 2025 NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. March on Monday, January 20th. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Williams advised Mardi Gras on the Sabine will be held Friday, February 21st and Saturday, February 22nd. She advised on the 21st there will be food vendors and DJ entertainment and on the 22nd the Krewe of Krewes Parade will be begin at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 3 January 14, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA NOVEMBER 12, 2024 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Member Chandler moved to approve the foregoing two items on the Consent Agenda in one motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member McKenna which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None PRESENTATION 2025 REC CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS Ms. Lister advised of the following events that will be held at the Rec Center in 2025: February 15h - Red White and Dodgeball Tournament April 18th. - Orange Easter Egg Hunt May 27h - June 27th - Summer Sports Camp July 26th - 2nd Annual Co-Ed Pickleball Tournament September 13th - 2nd Annual Remember and Honor Dodgeball Tournament September 27th - Orangetober 3v3 Youth Basketball Tournament November 15th - 3rd Annual Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament December 20th - Reindeer Games ORDINANCES FIRST READING: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATIONWITHOTHER ENTERGY: SERVICE AREA CITIES INMATTERS CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN 2025; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OFL LAWYERS AND RATE EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Chandler which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan Regular Meeting 4 January 14, 2025 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITYMANAGER TO EXECUTEA CONTRACT BETWEENTHE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1432 AND THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS. Mr. Kunst advised there was a typo on page 26 of the contract. A copy of the corrected page is included in and being made a part of these minutes. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Childs which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-01. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SCHAUMBURG & POLK, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOTTOEXCEED $172,700 TODEVELOP BID DOCUMENTS. AND PERFORMCONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES TO REPAIR AN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT DISINFECTION BASIN AT THE JACKSON STREET WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Childs which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-02. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FOR THE USE OF PLAYING FIELDS AND RELATED FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF ORANGE PARK KNOWN AS MEMORIAL FIELD. Mayor Spears moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Mayor Pro- Tem Burch which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan Regular Meeting 5 January 14, 2025 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-03. RESOLUTION TO MAKE IN HOUSE MPROVEMENTS ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT THE RIVERSIDE PAVILION, 709 SIMMONS DRIVE, TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND THE HOTEL INDUSTRY INAN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 FROM THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX RESERVE FUND. Mr. Jack presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the Riverside Pavilion FY 2025 Suggested Improvements. A copy of this presentation is included in and being made a part of these minutes. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Burch which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-04. RESOLUTIONAWARDING ACHANGE ORDERTO RIO GRANDE PACIFIC TECHNOLOGY, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,658.99 TO ADD TWO FLASHING BEACONS TO THE WAYSIDE HORN SYSTEM PROJECT. Council Member McKenna moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Hennigan which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-05. RESOLUTION, AUTHORIZING THE CITYMANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTWITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE USE OF TYLER NEW WORLD ERP CLOUD BASED (Saas) SOFTWARE. Council Member Childs moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Hennigan which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None Regular Meeting 6 January 14, 2025 A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-06. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE CYBER SECURITY GRANT FOR THE 2025 YEAR; APPROVAL OF PROVIDING MATCHING FUNDS; AND DESIGNATION OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE GRANT. Council Member Chandler moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Hennigan which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-07. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL EVENT AGREEMENT WITH DEEP SOUTH RACING ASSOCIATION (DSRA) TO HOST DRAG BOAT RACES AT THE CITY BOAT RAMP FOR THE ROCK THE RIVER AND BOAT RACES EVENT TO BE HELD IN MARCH 2025. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Chandler which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-08. DISCUSSIONACTION MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH ACE BUSINESS PARK, LLC, 4200 HWY 105, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Chandler which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan Regular Meeting 7 January 14, 2025 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH AWESOME PLAZA, LLC, 1509 N. 16TH STREET, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FORE ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE MPROVEMENTSINAN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member McKenna which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC CONCERNING THE WITHDRAWAL OF A $50,000 EDC INCENTIVE FROM NEXCORE (CHRISTUS HOSPITAL - ORANGE) 6901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Chandler which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH SAFNX MOB ORANGE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY, 6901 MEDICAL CENTERI DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FORE ELIGIBLE NFRASTRUCTURE MPROVEMENTS INAN AMOUNT NOT TOE EXCEED $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Council Member McKenna moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Burch which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH NEWTON CORE, LLC (BOWLING VILLAGE APARTMENTS), 3320 BOWLING LANE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Regular Meeting 8 January 14, 2025 Council Member Chandler moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Burch which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVE DADE PHELAN'S OFFICE FOR OFFICE SPACE AT ORANGE CITY HALL, 812 N. 167H STREET, ORANGE, TEXAS. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member McKenna which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NOMINATION PROCESS FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Ms. Williams briefed Council on the nomination process for the City of Orange Boards and Commissions. She advised of the following three proposals for consideration in the nomination process: Proposal #1 - Application Presentation to Council All applicants will have the opportunity to appear before the Council for a brief presentation during a designated meeting. Proposal #2 - Enhanced Application Process Add questions asking applicants to share more about their unique skills or perspectives. Proposal #3 Combination Approach Applicants complete an enhanced application and have the option to present before the Council. After discussion it was the consensus of Council that Proposal #2 was the best option. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY-HOSTED EVENTS SURVEY. Ms. Williams gave a brief overview of the survey. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Kunst advised the filing period for a place on the ballot for the May 3rd City of Orange General Election is Wednesday, January 15th through Friday, February 14th and candidate packets can be picked up in the City Secretary's Office. He also advised Monday, Janaury 20+h is a City Holiday in Regular Meeting 9 January 14, 2025 observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Council Member McKenna wished everyone al Happy New Year. She advised she is excited about the new EDC projects that are starting off in the new year. Council Member Childs advised Bob Baptista, 6309 Bentwater Drive contacted him regarding muddy stains showing on their clothes. He advised he would like staff to email him a report SO he can forward it to the residents. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch advised he will be attending the NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. march. Mayor Spears thanked Donna Wells, Tiffany and Ms. Laurie for attending the meeting. He also thanked City staff. He advised it is a great start to the new year and is excited about the future. ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 12. a) Deliberation with City Attorney pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code: (1) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - Deliberation about Real Property - 803 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas. (2) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation in regards to Contessa Davis VS. City of Orange and SETX Regional Planning Commission. (3) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - consultation with City Attorneyregarding pending litigation - Edward Lee Gonzales & Michele Renne Gonzales V. City of Orange et al. The Council met in a closed executive session at 10:04 a.m. REÇONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Council reconvened in open session at 10:28 a.m. TAKE ACTION AS NECESSARY REGARDING ITEMS 12 a (1), 12 a (2) and 12 a (3). No Action was taken. Regular Meeting 10 January 14, 2025 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Council Member Chandler moved to adjourn the meeting. Second to the motion was made by Council Member McKenna which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:28 a.m. Larry Spearsdr. Mayor ATTEST:, a 1 A Patricia Anderson, City Secretary