HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council
LOUIS R. RIGBYDARYL LEONARD
MayorCouncilmember District 3Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEKTOMMY MOSER
Councilmember At Large ACouncilmember At Large ACouncilmember District 4Councilmember District 4
DOTTIE KAMINSKIDOTTIE KAMINSKIJAY MARTIN
Councilmember At Large BCouncilmember At Large BMayor Pro-Tem
Councilmember District 5Councilmember District 5
MIKE MOSTEIT
Councilmember District 1Councilmember District 1
MIKE CLAUSEN
Councilmember District 6Councilmember District 6
CHUCK ENGELKENCHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilmember District 2Councilmember District 2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDACITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held April 14, 2014, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held
April 14, 2014,
beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La
Porte, Texas,
for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject
to action.
1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATIONThe invocation will be given by Dr. B.L. Worsham, Second Baptist Church of The invocation will be given by Dr. B.L. Worsham, Second Baptist Church of
La Porte.La Porte.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEThe Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Dottie The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Dottie
Kaminski.Kaminski.
4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONS
(a)Proclamation Proclamation -- Fair Housing Month in the City of La Porte Fair Housing Month in the City of La Porte -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(b)Proclamation Proclamation -- Safe Digging Month Safe Digging Month -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember
requests an item be
removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.)
(a)Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular City Council meeting Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on March 24, 2014 held on March 24, 2014 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
7.AUTHORIZATIONSAUTHORIZATIONS
(a)Consider approval or other action regarding installation of permanent window coverings at City Consider approval or other action regarding installation of permanent window coverings
at City
Hall Hall -- J. Suggs J. Suggs
8.DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTIONDISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
(a)Discussion or other action regarding the City CouncilDiscussion or other action regarding the City Council--appointed committee for the Truck appointed committee for the Truck
Study Study -- C. Alexander C. Alexander
(b)Discussion or other action regarding current and potential provisions of the ordinances related Discussion or other action regarding current and potential provisions of the ordinances
related
to hotels/motels to hotels/motels -- T. Tietjens T. Tietjens
(c)Discussion or other action regarding a request to Harris County Flood Control District to place Discussion or other action regarding a request to Harris County Flood Control District
to place
the Pipeline Corridor Project on their 5 year Capital Improvemnt Plan the Pipeline Corridor Project on their 5 year Capital Improvemnt Plan -- T. Tietjens T. Tietjens
(d)Discussion or other action to reschedule or cancel the May 26, 2014, Council meeting due to Discussion or other action to reschedule or cancel the May 26, 2014, Council meeting due
to
the Memorial Day holiday the Memorial Day holiday -- C. Alexander/P. Fogarty C. Alexander/P. Fogarty
9.9.REPORTSREPORTSREPORTSREPORTS
(a)Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board -- Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken
10.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Council Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014
Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014
11.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information
or existing policies or existing policies Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen,
Martin, Moser and Mayor RigbyMartin, Moser and Mayor Rigby
12.EXECUTIVE SESSIONEXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should
the need
arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas
Government
Code, in accordance with the authority contained in:Code, in accordance with the authority contained in:
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(a) Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(a) Consultation with Attorney: Pending or Consultation with Attorney: Pending or
Contemplated Litigation Contemplated Litigation Everardo Garza vs. City of La PorteEverardo Garza vs. City of La Porte
Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Deliberation concerning the Personnel Matters: Deliberation concerning the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
of a public officer
or employee: Denise Mitrano, Municipal Court Judge; Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary; and Corby or employee: Denise Mitrano, Municipal Court Judge; Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary; and
Corby
Alexander, City ManagerAlexander, City Manager
13.RECONVENERECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
session.session.
14.14.ADJOURNADJOURNADJOURNADJOURN
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte
will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees,
requests should be received
24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the April 14, 2014, agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall I certify that a copy of the April 14, 2014, agenda of items
to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board on April 8, 2014. .bulletin board on April 8, 2014. .
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
April 14, 2014 April 14, 2014
1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATIONThe invocation will be given by Dr. B.L. Worsham, Second Baptist Church of The invocation will be given by Dr. B.L. Worsham, Second Baptist Church of
La Porte.La Porte.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEThe Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Dottie The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Dottie
Kaminski.Kaminski.
4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONS
(a)Proclamation Proclamation -- Fair Housing Month in the City of La Porte Fair Housing Month in the City of La Porte -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(b)Proclamation Proclamation -- Safe Digging Month Safe Digging Month -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
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Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
WHEREAS,
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination in housing and
declares it a national policy to provide, within constitutional limits, for fair housing in the United States; and
WHEREAS,
The principle of Fair Housing is not only national law and national policy, but a fundamental
human concept and entitlement for all Americans; and
WHEREAS,
The National Fair Housing Law, during the month of April, provides an opportunity for all
Americans to recognize that complete success in the goal of equal housing opportunity can only be
accomplished with the help and cooperation of all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE
, I, Mayor Louis R. Rigby, along with members of the La Porte City Council,do hereby
declare the month of April as the month to urge all citizens of this locality to become aware of and support the
Fair Housing Law and therefore proclaim this month as
Fair Housing Month in the City of La Porte
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In Witness Whereof: I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 14
day of April 2014.
CITY OF LA PORTE
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
Whereas,
due to failure to call 811, the national call number to have underground lines located prior to digging; and
Whereas, undesired consequences such as service interruption, damage to the environment, personal
injury and even death as the potential results; and
Whereas, calling 811 provides professional excavators and homeowners a simple way to reach the
Texas Excavation Notification System to request utility line locations at the intended dig site; and
Whereas, CenterPoint Energy serves the citizens of La Porte, spreading the message safe digging
is a shared responsibility and encourages La Porte citizens to always call 811 before digging; and
Whereas, making a simple call to 811 in advance of any digging project, waiting the required amount
of time, respecting the marked lines by maintaining visual definition throughout the course of the
excavation, and digging with care around the marks will save time and money; and
Now, Therefore, I, Mayor Louis R. Rigby, along with members of the La Porte City Council, do hereby
proclaim April 2014 as
Safe Digging Month
and encourage excavators throughout La Porte to always call 811 before digging. Safe excavation is no
accident!
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this
the 14 day of April 2014.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
___________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
April 14, 2014 April 14, 2014
6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember
requests an item be
removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.)
(a)Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular City Council meeting Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on March 24, 2014 held on March 24, 2014 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
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LOUIS RIGBY
DARYL LEONARD
Mayor
Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEK
TOMMY MOSER
Councilmember At Large A
Councilmember District 4
DOTTIE KAMINSKI
JAY MARTIN
Councilmember At Large B
Mayor Pro Tem
MIKE MOSTEIT
Councilmember District 5
Councilmember District 1
MIKE CLAUSEN
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilmember District 6
Councilmember District 2
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
MARCH 24, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014,
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on at the City Hall
6:00 p.m
Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at . to consider the following items
of business:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers
Kaminski, Clausen, Mosteit, Leonard, Moser and Martin. Absent: Councilmembers Engelken and
Zemanek. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins.
2. INVOCATION
- The invocation was given by Brian Christen, La Porte Community Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
-The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Tommy Moser.
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
(a)
Proclamation National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby presented the National Public Safety Telecommunications Week proclamation to
Police Chief Ken Adcox.
(b)
Proclamation La Porte Livestock Show and Rodeo Association Days Mayor Rigby
There was no one present to receive the La Porte Livestock Show and Rodeo Association Days
proclamation.
(c)
Proclamation La Porte Special Olympics Shrimp Boil Day Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby presented the La Porte Special Olympics Shrimp Boil Day proclamation to the Red
Suspenders Senior Group. The
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limited to five minutes per person.)
There were no public comments.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be
removed and considered separately.)
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(a)
Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting
held March 10, 2014 P. Fogarty
(b)
Consider approval or other action adopting an ordinance declaring the candidates for
Councilperson At Large-B and Councilperson District 6 unopposed; declaring Dottie
Kaminski, candidate for Councilperson At Large-B, elected; declaring Mike Clausen,
candidate for Councilperson District 6 elected, and cancelling these two races at the
May 10, 2014, general election - P. Fogarty
(c)
Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance vacating, abandoning and closing
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the alley in Block 644, La Porte, the N. 17 St. Right-of-Way between Blocks 643 & 644,
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La Porte and the W. Madison St. Right-of-Way from N. 16 T. Tietjens
(d)
Consider approval or other action authorizing an expenditure of $40,000.00 by La Porte
Development Corporation for an incentive grant to Rob Johnson Interests for a new retail
development S. Livingston
Regarding Item 6d, Mayor Rigby questioned if the item had been approved by the La Porte
Development Corporation Board. City Manager Corby Alexander answered yes.
Councilmember Mosteit moved to approve the Consent Agenda pursuant to staff recommendations.
MOTION PASSED.
Councilmember Leonard seconded.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Kaminski, Leonard,
Mosteit, Moser and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmembers Engelken and Zemanek
Prior to Council vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance 2014-3513
: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
DELCARING THE CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE POSITION B, DOTTIE KAMINSKI, AND
THE CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 6, MIKE CLAUSEN, UNOPPOSED; DECLARING
DOTTIE KAMINKSI, CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE POSITION B AND MIKE CLAUSEN,
CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 6 ELECTED; CANCELLING THE ELECTION FOR
COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE POSITION B AND COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 6; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Ordinance 2014-3514
: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK
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644, LA PORTE, THE NORTH 17 STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN BLOCKS 643 AND 644,
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LA PORTE, AND THE WEST MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM NORTH 16 STREET TO THE
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PROJECTED CENTERLINE OF THE NORTH 17 STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNER, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
7. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a)
Consider approval or other action regarding a Bond Ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to
execute the Bond Purchase Agreement and receive Plan of Finance M. Dolby
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Finance Director Michael Dolbyinancial Advisors and Bond Attorneys presented a
summary.
Councilmember Leonard moved to approve a Bond Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute
the Bond Purchase Agreement and receive Plan of Finance. Councilmember Kaminski seconded.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Leonard, Clausen,
Kaminski, Mosteit and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmembers Engelken and Zemanek
Ordinance 2014-3515:
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $10 MILLION; DELEGATING TO AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES THE AUTHORITY TO
APPROVE THE AMOUNT, INTEREST RATES, PRICE AND TERMS THEROF AND CERTAIN OTHER
PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION PRIOR TO
MATURITY OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING
SUCH BONDS AND MATTER INCIDENT THERETO.
8. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
(a)
Discussion or other action regarding the Council-appointed committee for the Truck Study
C. Alexander
City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary for establishing the Council-appointed committee
for the Truck Study. There will be representatives from the business side, the trucking side, and the
citizen side.
Mayor Rigby advised the following have been nominated for the Truck Study Committee.
Councilmember Mosteit nominated Charles Montgomery for the citizen side.
Councilmember Engelken nominated Richard Warren for the citizen side.
Councilmember Martin nominated David Brady for the business side and Jess Steger for the citizen
side.
Councilmember Clausen nominated Larry Stockham for the citizen side.
Councilmember Zemanek nominated John Kling for the citizen side.
Mayor Rigby recommended Philip Dunn as a possible member if he is available to serve due to several
engagements already on his calendar during the month of April.
Councilmember Kaminski nominated Phil Steelman for the trucking side and Maggie Anderson for the
business side.
Councilmember Moser nominated Mark Follis for the citizen side.
Councilmember Martin advised staff he would like to see the role of the committee established in
writing.
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9. REPORTS
(a)
Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Councilmember Engelken
Councilmember Clausen reported the La Porte Development Corporation Board discussed
Workforce Development Programs, approved an incentive grant to Rob Johnson Interests for a new
retail development, and the next meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2014.
(b)
Receive Delinquent Tax Report T. Leach
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided the Delinquent Tax Report. Council directed staff to
place future Delinquent Tax Reports on agendas once a quarter .
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
(a)
Receive report from City Manager
City Council Meeting, Monday, April 14, 2014
Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014
City Council Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014
Recognition Councilmember Dottie Kaminski Finalist for Public Official of the Year
City Manager Corby Alexander honored and congratulated Councilmember Kaminski for being a
finalist for Public Official of the Year. Councilmember Kaminski was also presented with flowers.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information
or existing policies Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard,
Engelken, Mosteit and Mayor Rigby.
Councilmember Moser congratulated Councilmember Kaminski for being a finalist for Public Official of
the Year; Councilmember Kaminski commented it was an honor to be a finalist for Public Official of the
Year and advised everyone of the Food Drive to be held on the Northside this coming Saturday;
Councilmember Leonard congratulated Councilmember Kaminski for being a finalist for Public Official
of the Year and thanked the Red Suspenders Senior Group for the support throughout the years;
Councilmember Mosteit congratulated the Police Department and the Red Suspenders Senior Group
for receiving proclamations, congratulated Councilmember Kaminski for being a finalist for Public
Official of the Year, and congratulated Councilmembers Clausen and Kaminski for being unopposed
and declared re-elected; Councilmember Clausen congratulated Councilmember Kaminski for being a
finalist for Public Official of the Year; thanked the Red Suspenders Senior Group and congratulated
Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs for receiving his certification as a Certified Emergency
Manager; Councilmember Martin congratulated Councilmember Kaminski for being a finalist for Public
Official of the Year, thanked Finance Director Michael Dolby and the Finance Department for saving the
City a significant amount of money and commented the Senior Center has a great program and Mayor
Rigby congratulated Councilmember Kaminski for being a finalist for Public Official of the Year, thanked
the dispatchers for doing such wonderful jobs, thanked the Red Suspenders Senior Group for starting
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the program eight years ago, commented the Battleship 100 Anniversary was a very touching event.
12. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Councilmember Mosteit moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
MOTION PASSED
Councilmember Leonard seconded. .
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Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on April 14, 2014.
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Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 14, 2014April 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
CIP Project #656 CIP Project #656
J. Suggs J. Suggs Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
CIP 0159892656 CIP 0159892656
Emergency Management Emergency Management Account Number:Account Number:
Department:
$120,000.00 $120,000.00
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
$118,128.00 $118,128.00
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Quote1. Quote
2. GSA Contract Summary2. GSA Contract Summary
3. Exeter Products Brochure3. Exeter Products Brochure
4. Overall Project Summary as of 2/7/144. Overall Project Summary as of 2/7/14
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
In September 2012, the Office of Emergency Management presented an overview of the CityIn September 2012, the Office of Emergency Management presented an overview of the Citys hurricane
s hurricane
operations to City Council. The presentation identified several mitigation opportunities to improve the Cityoperations to City Council. The presentation identified several mitigation
opportunities to improve the Citys s
response and recovery capabilities, such as installation of additional generators, a cell site at the Police Department response and recovery capabilities, such as installation of additional
generators, a cell site at the Police Department
and installation of permanent protective window coverings at City Hall. Council authorized $1.3 million in the FY and installation of permanent protective window coverings at City Hall.
Council authorized $1.3 million in the FY
14 budget package for these projects, which included $120,000.00 for protective window coverings at City Hall. 14 budget package for these projects, which included $120,000.00 for protective
window coverings at City Hall.
The proposed window coverings would be permanently installed at City Hall to protect windows from damage The proposed window coverings would be permanently installed at City Hall to
protect windows from damage
during a storm or other event. In addition, the coverings serve as solar screens that could potentially cut energy during a storm or other event. In addition, the coverings serve as
solar screens that could potentially cut energy
costs. The City received a quote from Exeter Architectural Products in the amount of $118,128.00 to install the costs. The City received a quote from Exeter Architectural Products
in the amount of $118,128.00 to install the costs. The City received a quote from Exeter Architectural Products in the amount of $118,128.00 to install the costs. The City received
a quote from Exeter Architectural Products in the amount of $118,128.00 to install the
window coverings at City Hall. Exeter has a contract with the with the GSAwindow coverings at City Hall. Exeter has a contract with the with the GSAs Disaster Purchasing Program
s Disaster Purchasing Program
(#GS-07F-0224L), which allows State and local governments to buy supplies and services to facilitate disaster 0224L), which allows State and local governments to buy supplies and services
to facilitate disaster
preparation and response. preparation and response.
The City proposes purchasing the window coverings utilizing this GSA contract.The City proposes purchasing the window coverings utilizing this GSA contract.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action to contract with Exeter Architectural Products (via the GSA Disaster Consider approval or other action to contract with Exeter Architectural Products
(via the GSA Disaster
Purchasing ProgramPurchasing Program-- GS GS-- 07F 07F--0224L) for installation of permanent window coverings at City Hall in the amount 0224L) for installation of permanent window coverings
at City Hall in the amount
of $118,125.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
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Phone (504) 324--6579
www.wgaa.net
March 19, 2014
Mr. Jeff Suggs
Emergency Management Coordinator
City of La Porte, TX
RE: Hurricane Barriers
Mr. Suggs: We propose to furnish and install EXETER Hurricane Storm Barriers on the following building.
City Hall $118,128.00
TOTAL $118,128.00
Frame Color: To match existing
Screen Color: Bronze
Screen: 14ga. Galv.
Regards
Warren Green
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Administration Administration
Department:
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Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
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Other:
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
As a follow up to Council discussion regarding the Truck Study Committee, this item has been placed on the As a follow up to Council discussion regarding the Truck Study Committee, this
item has been placed on the
agenda to allow Council to make nominations and/or vote on nominations for the Committee. agenda to allow Council to make nominations and/or vote on nominations for the Committee.
At the March 24 meeting, Council nominated the following individuals: At the March 24 meeting, Council nominated the following individuals:
Councilmember Mosteit nominated Charles Montgomery for the citizen side. Councilmember Mosteit nominated Charles Montgomery for the citizen side.
Councilmember Engelken nominated Richard Warren for the citizen side. Councilmember Engelken nominated Richard Warren for the citizen side.
Councilmember Martin nominated David Brady for the business side and Jess Steger for the citizen side. Councilmember Martin nominated David Brady for the business side and Jess Steger
for the citizen side.
Councilmember Clausen nominated Larry Stockham for the citizen side. Councilmember Clausen nominated Larry Stockham for the citizen side.
Councilmember Zemanek nominated John Kling for the citizen side. Councilmember Zemanek nominated John Kling for the citizen side.
Mayor Rigby recommended Philip Dunn as a possible member for the citizen side if he is available to serve. Mayor Rigby recommended Philip Dunn as a possible member for the citizen side
if he is available to serve.
Councilmember Kaminski nominated Phil Steelman for the trucking side and Maggie Anderson for the business Councilmember Kaminski nominated Phil Steelman for the trucking side and Maggie
Anderson for the business
side.
Councilmember Moser nominated Mark Follis for the citizen side.Councilmember Moser nominated Mark Follis for the citizen side.
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Citizen Side: Charles Montgomery; Richard Warren; Jess Steger; Larry Stockham; John Kling; Mark Follis. Philip Citizen Side: Charles Montgomery; Richard Warren; Jess Steger; Larry Stockham;
John Kling; Mark Follis. Philip
Dunn is a possible nominee. Dunn is a possible nominee.
Trucking Side: Phil SteelmanTrucking Side: Phil Steelman
Business Side: David Brady; Maggie AndersonBusiness Side: David Brady; Maggie Anderson
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Continue nominations and/or vote on committee members.Continue nominations and/or vote on committee members.
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Attachments :Attachments :
1. Section 106, 442, Table B1. Section 106, 442, Table B
2. Area map with list of current hotels/motels2. Area map with list of current hotels/motels
3. Section 1063. Section 106--441441
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Concern has been expressed regarding the location and placement standards of hotels and motels in La Porte. In Concern has been expressed regarding the location and placement standards
of hotels and motels in La Porte. In
response to these concerns, the Planning Department has assembled a listing and map of hotel/motels currently response to these concerns, the Planning Department has assembled a listing
and map of hotel/motels currently
within La Porte as well as the regulatory provisions within our Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 106 for your review and within La Porte as well as the regulatory provisions within our Zoning
Ordinance, Chapter 106 for your review and
input.
Attached are the current provisions of the Code of Ordinances Section 106Attached are the current provisions of the Code of Ordinances Section 106--441, Table A, Commercial uses, which
441, Table A, Commercial uses, which
regulates hotels and motels. You also may recall that when placement is abutting residential zones, our standards regulates hotels and motels. You also may recall that when placement
is abutting residential zones, our standards
require a conditional use permit. As well, Section 106require a conditional use permit. As well, Section 106--443 Table B footnote 9, includes an additional height 443 Table B footnote
9, includes an additional height
limitation of 30 feet for any structures within 120 feet of residential property.limitation of 30 feet for any structures within 120 feet of residential property.limitation of 30 feet
for any structures within 120 feet of residential property.limitation of 30 feet for any structures within 120 feet of residential property.
This workshop is intended to solicit ideas and concepts for how best to regulate the hospitality industry while This workshop is intended to solicit ideas and concepts for how best to
regulate the hospitality industry while
accommodating tourist and business travelers.accommodating tourist and business travelers.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Provide staff with direction regarding current and potential provisions of the ordinances related to hotels/motels.Provide staff with direction regarding current and potential provisions
of the ordinances related to hotels/motels.
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Subpart B - LAND USE REGULATIONS
Chapter 106 - ZONING
ARTICLE III. - DISTRICTS
DIVISION 3. - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Subdivision I. Generally
Sec. 106-442. Interpretation and enforcement.
Property uses, except as provided for by section 106-441, Table A, are prohibited and constitute a
violation of this chapter.
Sec. 106-443. Table B, commercial area requirements.
(a)
Table B, Commercial area requirements.
Uses Minimum Maximum Minimum Adjacent to Maximum Bldg.
Maximum
Landscaping Lot Yard Residential Height Design
Height
98
Required Coverage Setbacks Minimum (feet) Standards
9
(feet)9
5
F.R.S. Yard
1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Setback
F.R.S.
2, 6
R-3 uses (permitted) 6% Density Intensity Regulations Specified in Table
9
except residential single-
B, area requirements,
section 106-333
family, detached and
special lot, duplexes,
quadruplexes,
townhouses, and
multifamily
CR Comm. Recreation
Dist.; all permitted or
conditional
NC Neighborhood Comm.; 6% 50% 20-10-0 20-10-10 N/A 9
all permitted or
conditional
GC General Comm.; all 6% 40% 20-10-0 20-20-10 N/A 9 100%
8
permitted or conditionalmasonry
Outside sales or services N/A N/A 5-5-5 Same as N/A
principle
La Porte, Texas, Code of Ordinances Page 6
Subpart B - LAND USE REGULATIONS
Chapter 106 - ZONING
ARTICLE III. - DISTRICTS
DIVISION 3. - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Subdivision I. Generally
8 a) Minimum exterior wall standards shall be 100 percent masonry or glass. Front and side
walls, which may be seen from any public thoroughfare, excluding doors, windows, and
window walls, shall be constructed of brick, stone, masonry, or pre-cast concrete panels.
b) Existing buildings shall also conform to this requirement upon expansion of over one-third
of an area of improvement/development.
c) In case of structural damage to the front of the building due to fire, flood or other reasons,
and the cost of redevelopment is in excess of 50 percent of the value, the structure shall
conform to the above requirements.
These provisions shall apply to all new developments and buildings located adjacent to
and along the following thoroughfares, roadways, and collector streets: State Highway 146;
State Highway 225; Fairmont Parkway; West Main Street; Spencer Highway; Barbour's Cut
Boulevard; North and South Broadway Streets (Old Highway 146); Underwood Road; Bay
Area Boulevard; Sens Road; Canada Road; and East Main Street.
The following are exempt from the above requirements, unless otherwise required by
applicable building codes.
i) Any pre-existing building that contains a single business or multiple businesses and
has a footprint of over 50,000 square feet.
ii) Multiple pre-existing buildings and/or multiple pre-existing businesses on a single site
or parcel of land.
iii) Existing shopping centers and business parks.
iv) Franchise business with an established theme.
9 Maximum allowable height for structures within all commercial zoned properties, (including R-2
and R-3 uses therein) located within 120 feet of R-1 and LL zoned properties is 30 feet.
(Ord. No. 1501-X, § 5, 12-16-96; Ord. No. 1501-JJ, § 7, 10-14-02; Ord. No. 1501-AAAA, § 6, 10-11-
04; Ord. No. 1501-FFFF, § 7(Exh. F), 2-28-05; Ord. No. 1501-K-5, § 6(Exh. F), 12-11-06; Ord. No.
1501-C6, § 6(Exh. F), 5-19-08)
Sec. 106-444. Special use performance standards.
(a) Required screening.
(1) Planting strip. A planting strip shall consist of evergreen groundcover, and shall be of sufficient
width and density to provide an effective screen. The planting strip shall contain no structures or
other use. Such planting strip shall not be less than six feet in height. Earth mounding or berms
may be used, but shall not be used to achieve more than two feet of the required screen.
(2) Standards.
a. Width of planting strip: Four feet.
b. Type of planting: Evergreen.
c. Size of plants: Minimal height of four feet at time of planting. Must reach a height of six feet
within two years.
La Porte, Texas, Code of Ordinances Page 8
LA PORTE HOTELS & MOTELS
APRIL 2014
1 inch = 1,000 feet
LEGEND
HOTEL_SITE
1000' RADIUS
CITY LIMITS
ZONING DISTRICT
GC - GENERAL COMMERCIAL
R1 - LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
LLD - LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL
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Subpart B - LAND USE REGULATIONS
Chapter 106 - ZONING
ARTICLE III. - DISTRICTS
DIVISION 3. - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Subdivision I. Generally
Dog grooming * * P(H) P
Drugstores (591) * P P P
Eating and drinking places (5813) C * P P
Eating places (5812) C P P P
Electric, gas and sanitary services (491, 4923, 493, 494, 4952) * P P P
Engineering, architectural, accounting services (871872) * P P P
Food stores, general (541, 542, 544, 545, 549) * * P P
Freestanding on-premises signs. See article VII of this chapter
Governmental and public utility buildings (911922, 9631, 4311) C * P P
Grocery, fruit and vegetable stores (542, 543) * P P P
Hardware stores (525) * P P P
Home furnishing stores (571573) * * P P
Hotels and motels (701, 7032, 704) C * P 4 P 4
44
Hotels and motels (701, 7032, 704)*
C
PP
Hospitals, laboratories (806809) * * P C
Insurance, real estate, legal, stock and commodity brokers, agents (641679) * P P P
Laundry (plants) (72167219) * * P *
Membership organizations (861869) * * P C
Miniwarehousing (4225) * * C *
La Porte, Texas, Code of Ordinances Page 3
Subpart B - LAND USE REGULATIONS
Chapter 106 - ZONING
ARTICLE III. - DISTRICTS
DIVISION 3. - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Subdivision I. Generally
Video rental and sales shop * P P P
Parking ramps and structures C P P C
Commercial PUD (Refer to * C C C
section 106-636
Outdoor sales as a primary or accessory use * * P(C, G) P
Outdoor storage as a primary or accessory use C * P(B) P
Off-site parking C C C C
Off-street loading C C C C
Joint parking C C C C
Drive-in or drive through facilities as an accessory or principle use C C C C
Kennels, boarding (0752) * * C C
Kennels, breeding (0279) * * C C
Unlisted uses, similar to uses listed above C C C C
1
Within the overlay portion, residential activities are only allowed above the first floor.
2
Refer to chapter 10 of this Code. (Must be at least 300 feet from church, school or hospital.)
3
Single family detached prohibited in main street overlay zone, but permitted in main street district.
4
4
Hotels and motels are a conditional use under this chapter when adjacent to residential zoned properties
Hotels and motels are a conditional use under this chapter when adjacent tHotels and motels are a conditional use under this chapter when adjacent to residential zoned properties
(R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts).
(R1, R2, and R3 zoning districts).
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(Ord. No. 1501-JJ, § 7, 10-14-02; Ord. No. 1501-AAAA, § 6, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 1501-MMMM, §
6(Exh. F), 4-25-05; Ord. No. 1501-X5, § 6(Exh. F), 7-23-07)
La Porte, Texas, Code of Ordinances Page 5
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Planning & Development Planning & Development
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
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Attachments :Attachments :
1. Pipeline Corridor Location1. Pipeline Corridor Location
2. Pipeline Project Layout2. Pipeline Project Layout
3. Preliminary Cost Estimate for Pipeline 3. Preliminary Cost Estimate for Pipeline
CrossingCrossing
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The Planning Department is summarizing a series of studies and reports detailing the conditions and options for the The Planning Department is summarizing a series of studies and reports
detailing the conditions and options for the
ultimate improvements for the Lower San Jacinto Bay Watershed or F101ultimate improvements for the Lower San Jacinto Bay Watershed or F101--0000--00. The current problem of this 00.
The current problem of this
watershed, being one of 6 boundaries that serve the City of La Porte, is the ExxonMobil pipeline corridor, which watershed, being one of 6 boundaries that serve the City of La Porte,
is the ExxonMobil pipeline corridor, which
bisects the watershed and the allowance for the ultimate flow west of the pipeline corridor to drain east and bisects the watershed and the allowance for the ultimate flow west of the
pipeline corridor to drain east and
ultimately into the San Jacinto Bay. The pipeline corridor is 326 feet wide, runs in a north south direction acting as ultimately into the San Jacinto Bay. The pipeline corridor is
326 feet wide, runs in a north south direction acting as
a barrier to the F101 flow of most of northwest La Porte. a barrier to the F101 flow of most of northwest La Porte.
Several options were proposed and analyzed in an initial Master Drainage Plan study by Landev Engineers in Several options were proposed and analyzed in an initial Master Drainage Plan
study by Landev Engineers in
1987. In that report, channel improvements were recommended for F 1011987. In that report, channel improvements were recommended for F 1011987. In that report, channel improvements were
recommended for F 1011987. In that report, channel improvements were recommended for F 101----06060606----00 across the existing Exxon Mobil 00 across the existing Exxon Mobil 00 across
the existing Exxon Mobil 00 across the existing Exxon Mobil
pipeline corridor. Since the study in 1987, numerous additional pipelines have been laid within the corridor pipeline corridor. Since the study in 1987, numerous additional pipelines
have been laid within the corridor
rendering the original 1987 plan outdated. After completion of the 2009 Master Drainage Plan, the Drainage rendering the original 1987 plan outdated. After completion of the 2009 Master
Drainage Plan, the Drainage
Committee authorized the department to initiate a request to Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) to Committee authorized the department to initiate a request to Harris County
Flood Control District (HCFCD) to
fund a study of the pipeline restrictions. The study was authorized to evaluate alternatives and develop a plan for fund a study of the pipeline restrictions. The study was authorized
to evaluate alternatives and develop a plan for
conveyance improvements to HCFCD Unit F101conveyance improvements to HCFCD Unit F101--0606--00 across the ExxonMobil pipeline corridor into HCFCD 00 across the ExxonMobil pipeline corridor
into HCFCD
F101 and was completed in July 2013. F101 and was completed in July 2013.
This recent study detailed depths and pipeline locations were obtained by hydroexcavation within the pipeline This recent study detailed depths and pipeline locations were obtained by
hydroexcavation within the pipeline
corridor. It was determined 44 pipelines are present. Various options were studied including 1) a siphon design corridor. It was determined 44 pipelines are present. Various options
were studied including 1) a siphon design
under the 44 pipelines, 2) acquiring Right of Way to widen the existing channel while maintaining the current flow under the 44 pipelines, 2) acquiring Right of Way to widen the existing
channel while maintaining the current flow
line of the channel, 3) an inline of the channel, 3) an in--line detention basin with flows across the corridor or 4) a high flow concrete lined line detention basin with flows across
the corridor or 4) a high flow concrete lined
channel with conduits under and between the existing pipelines to convey and provide ultimate flow across the channel with conduits under and between the existing pipelines to convey
and provide ultimate flow across the
corridor. The most economically feasible option was determined to be option four requiring minimal additional right corridor. The most economically feasible option was determined to
be option four requiring minimal additional right
of way and conduits, which would be able to cross the corridor. With this option only 2 pipelines would need to be of way and conduits, which would be able to cross the corridor. With
this option only 2 pipelines would need to be
relocated.
The assumptions to make the recommendation of option 4 viable were 1) a variance in separation for a two foot The assumptions to make the recommendation of option 4 viable were 1) a
variance in separation for a two foot
minimum separation of any channel improvements or conduit and pipelines and 2) HCFCD would forego their minimum separation of any channel improvements or conduit and pipelines and 2)
HCFCD would forego their
requirement of cover over the pipelines of five (5) feet below the ultimate channel section. The present estimated requirement of cover over the pipelines of five (5) feet below the
ultimate channel section. The present estimated
cost for the project is $4.6 million.cost for the project is $4.6 million.
At this time, Harris County Flood Control District has released their 2013, 5 year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), At this time, Harris County Flood Control District has released their
2013, 5 year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP),
and this project is not currently listed in the funded improvement activities to be implemented. However, the CIP and this project is not currently listed in the funded improvement activities
to be implemented. However, the CIP
and its budgets are submitted for review and updates three times a year. Since this project has been developed to and its budgets are submitted for review and updates three times a year.
Since this project has been developed to
the extent the issues and solutions have been identified and is recognized as a feasible project, a higher ranking for the extent the issues and solutions have been identified and is
recognized as a feasible project, a higher ranking for
this project will be sought with HCFCD. this project will be sought with HCFCD. Other proposed channel improvements west of the pipeline corridor Other proposed channel improvements
west of the pipeline corridor
where right of Way has been acquired by HCFCD will also help drainage issues in this area. The staff assigned to where right of Way has been acquired by HCFCD will also help drainage
issues in this area. The staff assigned to
the Drainage Committee is pursuing bringing more attention to the study and its findings, as well as search out the Drainage Committee is pursuing bringing more attention to the study
and its findings, as well as search out
temporary measures to ease the current impacts from the occasional high intensity rainfall events.temporary measures to ease the current impacts from the occasional high intensity rainfall
events.
Staff also intends to reconvene the Drainage Committee meetings as needed and reinitiate the drainage reports to Staff also intends to reconvene the Drainage Committee meetings as needed
and reinitiate the drainage reports to
City Council on a quarterly basis. City Council on a quarterly basis.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Provide staff direction regarding a request to HCFCD to place the project on their 5 year CIP, and to suggest any Provide staff direction regarding a request to HCFCD to place the project
on their 5 year CIP, and to suggest any
measures that might be pursued as potential interim solutions.measures that might be pursued as potential interim solutions.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
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Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
City Secretary's Office City Secretary's Office
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Ordinance No. 3274 establishes procedures for City Council meetings. Among other things, it provides that Ordinance No. 3274 establishes procedures for City Council meetings. Among
other things, it provides that
regular Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. It further provides that when regular Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each
month. It further provides that when
a Council meeting falls on a legal or national holiday, a Council meeting falls on a legal or national holiday, such meeting shall be held on such other date as determined such meeting
shall be held on such other date as determined
by Council.
May 26, 2014, is the second meeting in May. It is also the Memorial Day holiday; and City Hall is closed. Staff May 26, 2014, is the second meeting in May. It is also the Memorial Day
holiday; and City Hall is closed. Staff
thth
requests Councilrequests Councils determination regarding the May 26s determination regarding the May 26 meeting, as follows: meeting, as follows:
Reschedule the May 26, 2014, Council meeting; OR Reschedule the May 26, 2014, Council meeting; OR
Cancel the May 26, 2014, Council meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday. Cancel the May 26, 2014, Council meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Should Council decide to cancel the May 26 meeting and the need arises to conduct business, a special called Should Council decide to cancel the May 26 meeting and the need arises to
conduct business, a special called
meeting would be scheduled.meeting would be scheduled.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action of the May 26, 2014, Council meeting as follows:Consider approval or other action of the May 26, 2014, Council meeting as follows:
Reschedule the May 26, 2014, meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday; Reschedule the May 26, 2014, meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday;
Cancel the May 26, 2014, meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday. Cancel the May 26, 2014, meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
Council Agenda Item
April 14, 2014
9. (a)Receive report ofLa Porte Development Corporation Board–Councilmember
Engelken
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10.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Council Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014
Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014
11.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information
or existing policies or existing policies Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen,
Martin, Moser and Mayor RigbyMartin, Moser and Mayor Rigby
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12.EXECUTIVE SESSIONEXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should
the need
arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas
Government
Code, in accordance with the authority contained in:Code, in accordance with the authority contained in:
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(a) Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(a) Consultation with Attorney: Pending or Consultation with Attorney: Pending or
Contemplated Litigation Contemplated Litigation Everardo Garza vs. City of La PorteEverardo Garza vs. City of La Porte
Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Deliberation concerning the Personnel Matters: Deliberation concerning the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
of a public officer
or employee: Denise Mitrano, Municipal Court Judge; Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary; and Corby or employee: Denise Mitrano, Municipal Court Judge; Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary; and
Corby
Alexander, City ManagerAlexander, City Manager
13.13.RECONVENERECONVENERECONVENERECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s)
discussed in executive into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in
executive
session.session.
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