2021-22-02 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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6. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the submission of an application to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for a Texas Community Development Block Grant — Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) grant. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. Public Works Director Ray Mayo explained the process leading up to the application and the reason for the public hearing. No public comments were offered. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. 7. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to receive update from La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce and to consider and/or approve the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber 2020-21 budget associated with the City of La Porte annual funding of $165,000. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] Councilperson Martin had previously signed a Conflict of Interest affidavit and did not participate in the discussion or vote. Councilperson McCaulley moved to approve the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber 2020-21 budget associated with City of La Porte annual funding of $165,000: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Lunsford; the motion was adopted, 6-0. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding City logos for overpass structures at Fairmont Parkway and Wharton Weems Boulevard. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to approve City logos for overpass structures at Fairmont Parkway and Wharton Weems Boulevard as indicated in Option 1, with pricing for components to be brought to a future Council meeting for consideration the motion was seconded by Councilperson Ojeda the motion was adopted 7-0. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding conceptual plan for Pecan Park improvements. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved that staff be requested to provide additional review of the conceptual plan for Pecan Park improvements: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Kendrick; the motion was adopted, 7-0. d. Withdraw award of Sealed Bid #21003 to Texas Specialized Construction Service, LLC for the Five Points Plaza Enhancements Project, and award Sealed Bid #21003 to Perry Construction for bid items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the amount of $990,906.00 with a contingency amount of $45,519.00 for a total authorization of $1,036,425.00. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] Councilperson Martin moved to approve the withdraw award of Sealed Bid #21003 to Texas Specialized Construction Service LLC for the Five Points Plaza Enhancements Project, and award Sealed Bid #21003 to Perry Construction for bid items 1 2 3 4 and 5 in the amount of $990,906.00 with a contingency amount of $45,519.00 for a total authorization of $1 036 425.00: the motion was seconded by Councilperson McCaulley; the motion was adopted, 7-0. e. Adopt Ordinance 2021-3819, approving amendments to the City's Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget. [Shelley Wolny, Assistant Finance Director] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2021-3819, approving amendments to the City's Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Kendrick; the motion was adopted, 7-0. 8. REPORTS a. Accept 2020 Racial Profiling Report. [Steve Deardorff, Chief of Police] Assistant Police Chief Matt Daeumer provided the report in accordance with state statute and reported that the City's officers were operating appropriately. Page 2 of 3 February 22, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes