07-10-17 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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7. AUTHORIZATION (a)Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending “Appendix A Fees” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, pertaining to EMS charges for services rendered in areas outside of corporate limits of La Porte, by increasing “Non- Member Fees (Per Event)” by $1,500.00, to $3,000.00 – R. Nolen Emergency Medical Services Chief Ray Nolen presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to postpone this item until the next council meeting, July 10, 2017, so that staff has time to further analyze costs of service and to bring back an Ordinance amending “Appendix A Fees” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, pertaining to EMS charges for services rendered in areas outside of corporate limits of La Porte by increasing “Non-Member Fees (Per Event)” from $1,500.00, to an amount Council will determine at the next meeting. Councilmember Kaminski seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Earp, Zemanek, Kaminski, Ojeda and J. Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Engelken and K. Martin 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a)Discussion and possible action regarding proposed street and alley closure of a portion of S. Holmes right-of-way between Blocks 27 and 28 – C. Alexander City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary. After Council discussion, Councilmember J. Martin made a motion to instruct staff to prepare an Ordinance to be considered at a future Council meeting to facilitate the closure of ½ of the right-of-way at an amount for the sale of 23.62 x .75 which equals 17.72 per square foot. Councilmember Earp seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4/3. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Earp, Zemanek and J. Martin Nays: Councilmembers Leonard, Kaminski and Ojeda Absent: Councilmembers Engelken and K. Martin (b)Discussion and possible action regarding Comprehensive Compensation Study performed by HR Compensation Consultants – M. Hartleib Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib and a representative from HRCC, the consulting firm for the compensation study, presented a summary. This item will be brought back before Council after additional information is gathered, including the entire benefits package for employees and comparable pay information from the City of Deer Park, among other requested information. (c)Discussion and possible action regarding La Porte Town Center Project – T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a short summary, and then introduced David Miles to address Council. Mr. Miles updated Council on the progress of the La Porte Town Center Project and assured Council they are moving forward with the project; and he and his expanded team remain committed to the project. Pursuant to questions by Councilmember J. Martin, Mr. Miles presented his milestones: Fall 2017 – issue to the City their planning for infrastructure; they will then be able to move dirt in September; then 30-60 days will follow with Gilley’s vertical. Once they start the infrastructure, it will take 8 months to put it in, and then 10 months to build the Gilley’s. Councilmember Zemanek asked how long he is allowing for permitting. Mr. Miles stated three months. Councilmember Zemanek also asked if Mr. Miles or any of his affiliates are associated whatsoever in the clearing of land off of Fairmont Pkwy., west of the Pasadena Page3 of 5 June 26, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes