STATE OF TEXAS ) March 25, 2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE I - 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, March 25, 2025. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Spears Jr. Mayor Paul Burch Mayor Pro-Tem Brad Childs Council Member Matt Chandler 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 Hillary Gravett Assistant EDC Director Alison Clary Communication and Marketing Coordinator Rita Monson Grants Planner Mike Zeto CIS Manager Jake Travis IT Technician Isaac Henry Police Baliff Guy Goodson City Attorney Kate Leverett City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: Divon Williams Deputy Director of CVB/Assistant to the City Manager Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council Member Chandler led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Regular Meeting 2 March 25, 2025 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 THAT THE 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 Pauletta Thomas, 509 Bridal Wreath, advised the City of Orange needs a place for kittens and cats. She also advised the City needs to budget for the Trap, Neuter and Release Program. James King Ross Sr., 1021 Clairmont Drive, gave a handout to City Council regarding the Annual Ultimate Easter Weekend, April 20th at Navy Park from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A copy of this handout is included in and being made a part of these minutes. He advised the incident that happened at last year's event did not happen inside the Park and had nothing to do with the event. Kelley Kays, 46718 IH-10, Winnie, Texas, gave a brief review on the basic steps needed for the Trap, Neuter and Release Program. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Clary invited everyone to the 23rd Annual Art in the Park and the 6th Annual Car Show, Saturday, April 5th at Stark Park from 9:00 a.m. unitl 3:00 p.m. She advised of the following schedule of events: 7:00 a.m.: Car Show Registration 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Arti in the Park and Car Show 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Quiet/Sensory Time 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Live Entertainment 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Perry Richard 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Briana Lanette 2:00 p.m.: Car Show Announcements PROCLAMATION A proclamation observing Fair Housing Month was accepted by Ms. Monson. Regular Meeting 3 March 25, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA FEBRUARY 25, 2025 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 11, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the foregoing two items on the Consent Agenda in one 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 PRESENTATION WATER TANK INSPECTION FINDINGS Mr. Jack presented a PowerPoint Presentation, 2024 Water Tank Inspection Briefing. A copy of this Presentation is included in and being made a part of these minutes. ORDINANCES FINAL READING: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE RATES PROPOSED BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., D/BIA CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEXAND CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS COMPANY'S GAS RELIABILITY NFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FILING MADE WITH THE CITY ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 18, 2025; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS, ANDPROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, ANDI DECLARINGANEFFECTIVE DATE. (First Reading March 11, 2025) 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 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2025-04. Regular Meeting 4 March 25, 2025 RESOLUTIONS FIRST READING: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EDC NFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH ACE BUSINESS PARK, LLC, 4200 HWY 105, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. 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 FIRST READING: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EDC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH AWESOME PLAZA, LLC, 1509 N. 161H STREET, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,000. Council Member Chandler 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 FIRST READING: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EDC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NEWTON CORE, LLC(BOWLING VILLAGE APARTMENTS), 3320 BOWLINGLANE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Councl 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 Regular Meeting 5 March 25, 2025 FIRST READING: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SAFNX MOB ORANGE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 6901 MEDICAL CENTER DIRVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. 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 RESOLUTION, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SCHAUMBURG & POLK INC. FOR RFQ-#2025- 15 HMGP-DR-4332 ELEVATION PROGRAM ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE. Council Member Hennigan 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 2025-29. RESOLUTION AWARDING THE ALLOCATION OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FROM THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX RESERVE FUND FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE TO MAKE PEDESTRIAN GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE RIVERSIDE PAVILION TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND THE HOTEL INDUSTRY. Mr. Jack presented a PowerPoint Presention, Riverside Pavilion Pedestrian Gateway. A copy of this Presention is included in and being made a part ot these minutes. Mr. Trahan advised the pedestrian gateway does meet the standards to use HOT Funds. He advised the City would like to have the gateway installed by the Bassmaster May 15th though May 18"h. Council Member Childs 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 Regular Meeting 6 March 25, 2025 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 2025-30. DISCUSSIONACTION MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE EDC CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF A $120,000 EDC INCENTIVE FROM RED GATOR RENTALS, 3400 EDGAR BROWN DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630, TO REGAN HOLDINGS, LLC, 3400 EDGAR BROWN DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Council Member Chandler moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Coucil 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 MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING CHANGES MADE TO EXHIBIT "A" OF THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CITY OF ORANGE MAY 3, 2025 GENERAL ELECTION AND THE NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE MAY 3, 2025 GENERAL ELECTION. 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 ACKNOWLEDGING THE NAMES OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL SERVE AS THE JUDGES, ALTERNATE JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE MAY 3, 2025 GENERAL ELECTION. Council Member Childs 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 Regular Meeting 7 March 25, 2025 CITY MANAGER REPORT No report was given. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Council Member McKenna thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. Council Member Childs asked everyone to keep Council Member Salter's mother in their prayers. He advised the 84h Annual Lions Club Charity Carnival Ribbon Cutting will be held Wednesday, April 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Council Member Hennigan advised DallenTarver, Tarver Marina, was very complimentary of City Staff for their work on the DSRA Boat Races held over the weekend. Mayor Spears thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. He advised the Boat Races were awesome and is looking forward to the Easter Egg Event. He also advised he was honored to testify before the Senate yesterday in regards to SB7 that will be possibly allocate a billion dollars to wastewater treatment facilities and flood mediation to cities with populations under one hundred fifty thousand. ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 13. 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 - Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation in regards to American Tower Corporation claim for tower lease payments. (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 Edward Lee Gonzales and Michele Renne Gonzales V. City of Orange et al. (3) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - Consultation with City Attorney regarding annexation law and existing Chapter 43 Texas Local Government Code Industrial District Agreements and Chapter 212 Non-Annexation Agreements within the City of Orange's extraterritorial jurisdiciton. (4) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - Consultation on Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations with the International Association of Firefighters, Local #1432. The Council met in a closed executive session at 6:20 p.m. Regular Meeting 8 March 25, 2025 RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Council reconvened in open session at 6:58 p.m. TAKE ACTION AS NECESSARY REGARDING ITEMS 13 a (1), 13 a (2), 13 a (3) and 13 a (4). There was No Action taken on items 13 a (1), 13 a (2) and 13 a (3). Action taken on item 13 a (4): RESOLUTIONOF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS. AUTHORIZINGTHE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, DECEMBER 28, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, ARTICLE XVI, WAGES, BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTER LOCAL 1432 AND THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS. Mayor Spears read the Resolution in its entirety. Council Member Hennigan 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 A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-31. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Council Member Childs moved to adjourn the meeting. Second to the motion was made by Council Member McKenna which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Larry Spears -, Mayor ATTEST:, fat Patricia Anderson, City Secretary