HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14-2025 CC AgendaNICK HELTON
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT MCCAULLEY
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson At Large B
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 14, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
MANDI MLLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
ROBERT GUERRA
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE MCLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
Notice Is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held on July 14, 2025,
at 6:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, for the
purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.
Remote participation is available. Attend via a screen using the link.
httpsJ/us02web.zoom.usry86545423890?pwd=8rx7MLW 7Oe2TFjvrJjAw529xw5NrN3.1
Join by phone at 877-853-5257or 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 865 4542 3890 and the passoode
is 782549.
1. Call to Order
The Mayor will determine that a quorum of Councilpersons is present and open the business
meeting.
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance
INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Pastor Brandon Brewer of La Porte First
Church.
PLEDGES - Will be led by Aaliyah Crawford.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under
God, one and indivisible.
3. Recognitions
3.a Donnie Poplaski - Professional Manager of the Year, Public Fleet [Ray Mayo,
Director of Public Works]
3.b Recognition of the La Porte Baseball Association's 6U boys' baseball team. [Justin
Crow, Assistant Fire Chief]
3.c Recognition of Employees for Years of Service
Heliodoro Jauregui - Senior Equipment Operator (30 years)
Frank Fullbright - Patrol Officer (25 years)
Matthew Novosad - Lieutenant Support Services (25 years)
4. Citizen Comment
State law provides that members of the public may speak before the Council considers an
item of business. Complete a sign up sheet before speaking. (Generally limited to five
minutes per person; the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or for
other considerations.) Members of the Council may ask questions or make statements of
fact in response to comments but are not obligated to respond and will not participate in
debate or take action during this portion of the agenda. Items may be requested for future
agendas in accordance with the adopted Rules of Procedure.
5. Presentations
Non-standard updates from staff and community partners may periodically appear here.
5.a Presentation on Bayside Terrace Street and Drainage Improvement Project [Ray
Mayo, Director of Public Works]
6. Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance with
staff recommendations provided. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and
added to the Statutory Agenda for full discussion upon request by a member of the Council
present at this meeting.
6.a Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on June 23, 2025. [Lee
Woodward, City Secretary]
6.b Amend Authorized Investment Representatives
Adopt 1) Resolution 2025-17 amending the authorized representatives for Texpool
Investment Pool; 2) Resolution 2025-18 changing authorized representatives for
LOGIC Investment Pool; and 3) Resolution 2025-19 amending the authorized
representatives for TexSTAR Investment Pool. [Shelley Wolny, Assistant Finance
Director]
6.c Set Date for Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget
Approve the recommended date of September 8, 2025, for the Public Hearing on the
City's 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget. [Shelley Wolny, Assistant Finance
Director]
6.d Animal Shelter A Meory Committee appointment
Appoint Charmel Rodick to the open position on the City of La Porte, Texas, Animal
Shelter Advisory Committee. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
6.e Interlocal agreement between Hants County Precinct 2 and the City of La Porte for
proposed Hike and Bike Trail expansions.
Authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between Harris
County and the City of La Porte for the study and preparation of plans, specifications,
and estimates for the proposed 5.5-mile Hike and Bike Trail expansion, including
commitment of La Porte's share of the project at $300,000.00. [rim Miller, Director of
Parks & Recreation]
B.f Pool Chemical Purchase
Approve expenditure of an additional $12,220.00 to purchase Pulsar Briquettes from
sole source vendor R&K Aquatics/Glade Family Enterprises LLC, for swimming pool
chemical treatment supplies, for a total expenditure in City of La Porte Fiscal Year
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2024-2025 of $61,276.00. [Tim Miller, Director of Parks & Recreation]
6.g Reject Bids for City of La Porte Bid #25012, Plant 4 Ground Tank Replacement
Reject Bids for City of La Porte Bid #25012 "Plant 4 Ground Tank Replacement' [Ray
Mayo, Director of Public Works]
I. Public Hearings and Associated Ordinances
State law provides for public hearings on particular items, such as the annual City budget,
tax rate, and some land use decisions. Members of the public may speak when the presiding
officer calls for comments, without signing up in advance. (Generally limited to five minutes
per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be reduced if there is a high number
of speakers or for other considerations.)
Members of the Council may ask questions or make statements of fact in response to
comments but are not obligated to respond and will not participate in debate or take action
until the public hearing is closed and the item is placed before them for consideration.
7.a Public Hearing on Emergency Services District Fiscal Year 2025-25 Adopted Budget
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed
budget of the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District for Fiscal Year 2025-26, as approved by the La Porte Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Board of Directors at its
meeting held on June 17, 2025; following by discussion and possible action to
approve or deny the Fiscal Year 2025-26 proposed budget of the La Porte Fire
Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District. [Chris Pettis, Fire
Chief]
8. Standory Agenda
Councilpersons will engage in debate in accordance with their adopted parliamentary
authority. Members of the public may be permitted to answer questions from the Council or
provide information if requested by the Council (either without objection or on a majority vote
in favor).
8.a Five Points Plaza Concerts
Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide administrative staff with
direction regarding policy for concerts and festivals based at the Five Points Plaza
and Main Street area. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
8.b Main Street Station LLC - Economic Development Incentive Agreement
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize an expenditure by the La
Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $87,588.00 to fund an
economic development incentive agreement between the La Porte Development
Corporation and Main Street Station LLC for site improvements for the building
located at 115 W. Main Street, La Porte, Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic
Development Manager]
8.c Presentation, Discussion and Possible action to Award Bid #25001, Lomax Lift
Station Consolidation Phase 2
Presentation, discussion and possible action to Award Bid #25001 "Lomax Lift Station
Consolidation Phase 2 and Coupland Drive Street and Drainage Improvements" to
Reytech Construction Resources and authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract for $14,714,755.00 and provide a construction contingency of
$1,470,000.00 for a total authorization of $16,184,755.00 [Ray Mayo, Director of
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Public Works]
9. Reports
Presentation on major projects and/or departures from current practices are often provided
here. Reports from selected committees and periodic updates may also be provided.
9.a Report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting held on July 14
[Councilperson Martin]
9.b Administrative Reports [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
10. Items of Community Interest
Per Texas Gov't. Code Sec. 551.0415, the Council may receive from staff and/or may make
a report about items of community interest during a meeting without having given notice of
the subject of the report, if no action is taken and, except as provided by Section 551.042,
possible action is not discussed regarding the information provided in the report. Hear
announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest;
and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the
Mayor, Councilperson, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed.
11. Executive Session
The portion of the Texas Gov't. Code known as the Texas Open Gov't. Act (TOMA, TGC Ch.
551) provides a limited set of circumstances that allow the Council to meet in a session
closed to the public. The Council will first meet in an open session, announce the exception
that allows it to meet in a closed session, and announce the time it is convening in closed
session. The Council will post executive sessions it is aware of in advance, but may go into
an executive session if a situation arises during a meeting that calls for an appropriate
exception.
The Council will convene in executive session without a vote unless an objection is raised by
a member of the Council.
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City
Council determines that a closed or executive session of the Council is required, then such
closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section
551.071 consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; Section 551.073 - deliberation
regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.074 - personnel matters regarding the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
employee; Section 551.076 - implementation of security personnel or devices; Section
551.087 - deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; Section 551.089 -
deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as authorized
under the Texas Government Code. If a closed or executive session is held in accordance
with the Texas Government Code as set out above, the City Council will reconvene in open
session in order to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed during executive
session.
11 a Texas Government Code Section 561.074 - Personnel Matteis
Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Deliberation
regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. City Council will meet in
closed session with City Secretary Lee Woodward.
12. Reconvene
The Council will reconvene in open session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed
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in executive session. Only action of the Council decided on in an open session is legal. The
Council will announce the time it reconvenes before resuming consideration or adjourning.
13. Adjourn
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact the City Secretary's Office (281-470-5021), three working
days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non -emergency basis,
members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should
that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above
on this agenda.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the July 14, 2025, City
Council agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily
accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTX.gov,
in comp`li�af n ee with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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Lee Wood ard, Ci cretary
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