HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-14 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 May 12, 2014, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held
May 12, 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
The invocation will be given by Shane Klinkerman, First Assembly of God Church.The invocation will be given by Shane Klinkerman, First Assembly of God Church.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Daryl Leonard.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Daryl Leonard.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions Recognitions -- Employees of the First Quarter Employees of the First Quarter -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(a)
Proclamation Proclamation -- Russell Ybarra Day Russell Ybarra Day -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(b)
Proclamation Proclamation -- Emergency Medical Services Week Emergency Medical Services Week -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(c)
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
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.)
Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the special city council meeting Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the special city council meeting
(a)
held on April 12, 2014, and the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 28, 2014 held on April 12, 2014, and the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 28, 2014 - P.
FogartyFogarty
Consider approval or other action ratifying the appointment of Lindsay Pfeiffer as chair of the Consider approval or other action ratifying the appointment of Lindsay Pfeiffer as chair
of the
(b)
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for a term of one year beginning on the anniversary of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for a term of one year beginning on the anniversary of the
effective date of the ordinance, May 24 effective date of the ordinance, May 24 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of certain tax Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of certain
tax
(c)
delinquent property located in Block 15, Town of La Porte delinquent property located in Block 15, Town of La Porte -- K. Powell K. Powell
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Constable of Harris Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Constable of Harris
(d)
County to hold a second public sale of property acquired through tax foreclosure County to hold a second public sale of property acquired through tax foreclosure -- K. Powell
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute
a
(e)
Special Warranty Deed for Lots 19 & 20, Block 71, Bayfront to La Porte, and Lots 14 & 15, Special Warranty Deed for Lots 19 & 20, Block 71, Bayfront to La Porte, and Lots 14 & 15,
Block 127, Town of La Porte, to the Bay Area Habitat for Humanity, for the purpose of Block 127, Town of La Porte, to the Bay Area Habitat for Humanity, for the purpose of
providing construction sites for two affordable homes providing construction sites for two affordable homes -- T. Tietjens T. Tietjens
Consider approval or other action amending the Fiscal Year 2013Consider approval or other action amending the Fiscal Year 2013Consider approval or other action amending the Fiscal Year
2013Consider approval or other action amending the Fiscal Year 2013----2014 Budget to include an 2014 Budget to include an 2014 Budget to include an 2014 Budget to include an
(f)(f)
expenditure of $15,000.00 for Whelen Tower repair and maintenance expenditure of $15,000.00 for Whelen Tower repair and maintenance -- J. Suggs J. Suggs
7.AUTHORIZATIONSAUTHORIZATIONS
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Code Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Code
(a)
of Ordinances to enact local amendments to the International Residential Code and of Ordinances to enact local amendments to the International Residential Code and
International Building Code, related to wind design speed rating for residential structures International Building Code, related to wind design speed rating for residential structures
- B.
EngEng
Consider approval or other action regarding an appointment to fill the vacancy in the Zoning Consider approval or other action regarding an appointment to fill the vacancy in the Zoning
(b)
Board of Adjustment Alternate Position 1 Board of Adjustment Alternate Position 1 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
8.DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTIONDISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
Discussing or other action regarding funding studies for the Ike Dike Discussing or other action regarding funding studies for the Ike Dike -- C. Alexander C. Alexander
(a)
Discussing or other action regarding proposed budget items for the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Discussing or other action regarding proposed budget items for the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget
-
(b)
T. LeachT. Leach
9.REPORTSREPORTS
Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board -- Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken
(a)
10.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 15, 2014Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 15, 2014
Memorial Day Observed, Monday, May 26, 2014Memorial Day Observed, Monday, May 26, 2014
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, June 9, 2014La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, June 9, 2014
City Council Meeting, Monday, June 9, 2014City Council Meeting, Monday, June 9, 2014
City Council Meeting, Monday, June 23, 2014City Council Meeting, Monday, June 23, 2014
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
11.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS
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 Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser,
Kaminski,
Zemanek and Mayor RigbyZemanek 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 551.072 Texas Government Code Section 551.072 -- Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange,
lease or
value of real property: Discuss contract of sale for former Parks and Wildlife Buildingvalue of real property: Discuss contract of sale for former Parks and Wildlife Building
Texas Government Code Section 551.07 Texas Government Code Section 551.07 -- Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease
or
value of real property: Discuss appraisal, purchase offer for City Airport Propertyvalue of real property: Discuss appraisal, purchase offer for City Airport Property
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: Corby Alexander, City Manageror employee: Corby Alexander, City Manager
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
13.RECONVENERECONVENE
session. session.
14.ADJOURNADJOURN
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 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 (the Texas open meetings laws).Code (the Texas open meetings laws).
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 May 12, 2014, agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall I certify that a copy of the May 12, 2014, agenda of items
to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board on May 6, 2014 .bulletin board on May 6, 2014 .
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDACITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held May 12, 2014, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held
May 12, 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
The invocation will be given by Shane Klinkerman, First Assembly of God Church.The invocation will be given by Shane Klinkerman, First Assembly of God Church.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Daryl Leonard.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Daryl Leonard.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions Recognitions -- Employees of the First Quarter Employees of the First Quarter -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(a)
Proclamation Proclamation -- Russell Ybarra Day Russell Ybarra Day -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(b)
Proclamation Proclamation -- Emergency Medical Services Week Emergency Medical Services Week -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(c)
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
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Employees of the 1 Quarter 2014:
Lt. Tammy McBeath and Detective Danny Jones
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I am honored to nominate two outstanding city employees for Employee of the Quarter, 1 Quarter, 2014.
Lieutenant Tammy McBeath and Detective Danny Jones are being nominated together due to their contributions
and actions in one major homicide investigation involving the Police Department.
On September 27, 1997 officers were dispatched to a homicide in the Spenwick area of the city.
The case resulted in a major call up of Department resources and ultimately involved a number of other law
Pasadena Police and the Texas Rangers.
The original investigator, Detective Danny Jones, refused to ever let the case go and routinely examined all the
evidence on a continuing basis. Once Lieutenant Tammy McBeath assumed command of the Criminal
Investigations Division, she strongly supported Detective Jones and the two of them worked diligently to
continue to bring this open investigation to a successful resolution. Lieutenant McBeath and Detective Jones
had learned of a new television series starting up in 2013, which would follow a reality cold
case homicide and provide assistance in pursuing successful closure.
The case was accepted by Cold Justice and after several months of effort, a list of potential suspects was
narrowed to one person of interest. These two investigators then presented their investigative results, including
literally thousands of pages of related reports and statements and over a decade worth of work, to the Harris
County District Attorney.
As a result of their tireless and unrelenting efforts, two counts of capital murder were filed against the primary
suspect, who was ultimately apprehended in Arkansas. After sixteen years since the commission of this hideous
crime that ended with the deaths of two innocent citizens of our city, the continued dedication of Detective
Jones and Lieutenant McBeath provided closure to a violent chapter in the Police Department cold case files
and closure for the children and family of these two victims.
It is with great honor that we recognize Lt. Tammy McBeath and Detective Danny Jones as Employees of the
Quarter.
Whereas, Russell Ybarra grew up in the restaurant industry, starting his career in the kitchen
washing dishes, learning first hand all the facets of the restaurant industry, and later started his
own businesses with his brother Troy known to the La Porte community
Kitchen and Bullritos; and
Whereas, Russell and his wife, Monica, graduated from La Porte High School; and
Whereas, Russell has been an active supporter of many La Porte community groups, including
the La Porte Education Foundation, who is proud to count Russell as one of its most active and
long-tenured supporters; and
Whereas, ; and
Now, Therefore, I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor, along with members of the La Porte City Council,
do hereby proclaim May 12 as
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Russell Ybarra Day
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be
affixed hereto, this the 12 day of May 2014.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
___________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
Whereas,
emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
Whereas,
the members ofemergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24
hours a day, seven days a week; and
Whereas,
access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience
sudden illness or injury; and
Whereas,
the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency
medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators and others; and
Whereas,
the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours
of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
Whereas,
it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by
designating Emergency Medical Services Week; and
Now therefore, I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
of the City of La Porte, along with members of the La Porte City Council in
appreciation of your valuable contribution to the City of La Porte do observe the week of May
18-24, 2014 as
Emergency Medical Services Week
th
In Witness Whereof: I have set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this the12day of May
2012.
CITY OF LA PORTE
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
May 12, 2014 May 12, 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.)
Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the special city council meeting Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the special city council meeting
(a)
held on April 12, 2014, and the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 28, 2014 held on April 12, 2014, and the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 28, 2014 - P.
FogartyFogarty
Consider approval or other action ratifying the appointment of Lindsay Pfeiffer as chair of the Consider approval or other action ratifying the appointment of Lindsay Pfeiffer as chair
of the
(b)
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for a term of one year beginning on the anniversary of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for a term of one year beginning on the anniversary of the
effective date of the ordinance, May 24 effective date of the ordinance, May 24 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of certain tax Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of certain
tax
(c)
delinquent property located in Block 15, Town of La Porte delinquent property located in Block 15, Town of La Porte -- K. Powell K. Powell
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Constable of Harris Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Constable of Harris
(d)
County to hold a second public sale of property acquired through tax foreclosure County to hold a second public sale of property acquired through tax foreclosure -- K. Powell
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute
a
(e)
Special Warranty Deed for Lots 19 & 20, Block 71, Bayfront to La Porte, and Lots 14 & 15, Special Warranty Deed for Lots 19 & 20, Block 71, Bayfront to La Porte, and Lots 14 & 15,
Block 127, Town of La Porte, to the Bay Area Habitat for Humanity, for the purpose of Block 127, Town of La Porte, to the Bay Area Habitat for Humanity, for the purpose of
providing construction sites for two affordable homes providing construction sites for two affordable homes -- T. Tietjens T. Tietjens
Consider approval or other action amending the Fiscal Year 2013Consider approval or other action amending the Fiscal Year 2013--2014 Budget to include an 2014 Budget to include an
(f)
expenditure of $15,000.00 for Whelen Tower repair and maintenance expenditure of $15,000.00 for Whelen Tower repair and maintenance -- J. Suggs J. Suggs
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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 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
APRIL 12, 2014
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a special meeting on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at
8:30a.m., in the Council Chambers of City hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas to
consider the following items of business:
1. Call to Order
Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers
Engelken, Mosteit, Kaminski, Clausen, and Martin. Members of Council absent: Councilmembers
Moser and Leonard
Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present:
Corby Alexander and Traci Leach
Finance: Michael Dolby, Phyllis Rinehart, Gay Collins and Shelley Wolny
Parks: Stephen Barr
Planning: Tim Tietjens
Police Department: Ken Adcox
Public Works Department: Dave Mick
Fire: Mike Boaze
Municipal Court: Denise Mitrano
Emergency Management: Jeff Suggs
2.Discussion or other action
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and formulate City Council and
staff plans, operations, policies, and future projects, including the following:
A. Financial Overview Michael Dolby
Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a PowerPoint overview, with an update on revenues
and expenditures, together with general fund long-range financial plan assumptions. He also
gave an update on the Utility Fund Long Range Financial Plan and advised the rates will need
to be reviewed. He presented a c
following the upward trend of the economy, the finances are not without areas of concerns. One
area is the Utility Fun, which has not be self-sustaining for several years and does not have the
revenue stream necessary to support continued infrastructure maintenance and investment.
Councilmember Zemanek questioned which rates need to be reviewed. Finance Director
Michael Dolby responded the utility rates for water and sewer.
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Councilmember Martin questioned why is there a need to increase in utility rates. Finance
Director Michael Dolby responded that the cost is due to inflation, the rates are back in 2008
and the cost is in 2014.
Councilmember Zemanek questioned the amount of the fund balance five years ago. Mr. Dolby
responded he will get the amount to Council, but the fund was probably not doing well five years
ago, either.
Councilmember Martin questioned how the new homes near the Golf Course will affect the fund.
Mr. Dolby responded the homes will probably add revenue.
Council has requested more information on all funding options available to address this
situation.
Council moved to take Item 2n as the next item for discussion. See Item 2n below for details on
the discussion.
B. Comprehensive Plan/Northside Plan Implementation Discussion Mayor Rigby (T.
Leach)
Mayor Rigby commented he requested this item for discussion to include proposed projects into
the Comprehensive Plan for guidelines and clarification in the future.
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the Comprehensive Plan and Northside Plan
Implementation discussion.
Regarding Exhibit C, Unified Development Code, Mayor Rigby questioned if a developer had
been redefined in the Development Code because a developer is required to pay a park
maintenance fee even if they build only one home. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach advised
she will confirm the definition.
Regarding Exhibit E, Small Business Incubator, Assistant City Manager Leach advised it will be
funded through La Porte Development Corporation and in conjunction with the San Jacinto
College Small Business Development Center.
Regarding Exhibit F, Safe Sidewalk Program, Assistant City Manager Leach presented a
La Porte map developed by staff and prioritized showing sidewalk areas that would be desirable
for safe routes to school totaling close to $1.2 million. Staff will bring back a phased plan for the
Safe Sidewalk Program.
Councilmember Martin questioned if Harris County Flood Control would have a say in the
construction of the bridge and if they have been contacted. Ms. Leach responded yes.
Councilmember Mosteit commented on the west side of town, the program will also connect the
Meadowcrest neighborhood to a park that is located in Creekmont and give children in the
community access and a safe trail to the park.
Councilmember Martin commented $1.2 million is a lot of money, but it is an important project;
and he suggested the City move forward with the project, if possible.
Staff was directed to provide options for phasing Priority 1 & 2.
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Regarding Exhibit L, Northside Plan Recommendation 47: Code Enforcement Amnesty
Program, Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided information that was recommended in
the Northside Plan.Council supported the concepts of proactive neighborhood tenant
association that could help improve safety and quality of life for the Northside. In conjunction
with this effort, advocacy based code enforcement and an amnesty program for code
enforcement were also concepts that the Council supported; staff will be bringing more solid
proposals to the Council for additional discussion.
Mayor Rigby commented if the program is something the City moves forward with, he thinks it
should be applied to the entire City with requirements and guidelines.
Council supported the concept of incorporating drought tolerant plantings into new City
landscape installations.
.
Comprehensive Plan Objective for Strategic Corridors: Proceed with including an entryway
monument at Bay Area Boulevard and Fairmont (for northbound traffic on Bay Area) within the
5-year capital plan.
C. Building Security Mayor Rigby (T. Leach)
City Manager Corby Alexander discussed City Hall security improvements.In 2012, the Police
Department conducted a security assessment of City Hall. Several vulnerable areas were
identified including the main receptionist area, the Code Enforcement front desk, and the Utility
Billing windows. Staff prepared a preliminary estimate of $143,700 to address these areas of
vulnerability, such as securing the area by the reception desk, securing the Inspections counter,
and fortifying the Utility billing windows. Council directed staff to include this in the upcoming
fiscal year budget.
D.Council Chambers A/V Dais Renovations (T. Leach)
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach discussed options for Council audio visual equipment and
improvements to the dais. Staff has received Council feedback regarding the current state of
the Council dais. The area is cluttered, and the monitors have a tendency to obstruct the view
to and from the Council chairs given the angle of the seating and the raised nature of the dais.
In August 2013, staff visited the Baytown Council Chambers and discussed options with them,
as they had recently re-done their Chambers. Staff presented a couple of options, and Council
requested staff bring back a line item estimate for various components for consideration.
Council directed Staff to bring back a line item estimate for various components for
consideration.
E. New Website (T. Leach)
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach discussed re- and the
possibilities of changing the website provider. Staff presented this item based on difficulties in
dealing with the current website/web provider. The current site is difficult to manage, has spotty
uptime/reliability, and the operating system is using an obsolete Internet Explorer version.
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Based on preliminary discussions with several website design companies, staff estimates that
the cost of a new website would run between $40,000 and $60,000.
Councilmember Martin questioned if funds from either Hotel/Motel or the La Porte Development
Corporation can pay for the new website. Ms. Leach responded tourism can be rolled over into
the overall City Website.
Council directed staff to include this in the FY 2015 budget.
Mayor Rigby recessed for lunch at 11:23 a.m.
Mayor Rigby reconvened the special meeting at 11:58 a.m.
F. Tourism Initiatives (T. Leach)
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach addressed Council stating staff began an aggressive
tourism/hotel promotion campaign. To continue that momentum, staff proposed the idea of a
new special event. While two ideas were presented in the agenda request, only one was viable
at this time the industry barbecue cook-off at Lomax. Staff is meeting with hotels to get their
input on ideas and is currently brainstorming other ideas as well. Once staff meets with
hoteliers, information will be brought back to the Council for consideration.
Councilmember Martin proposed a Chili-Cook Off for the month of March instead of a BBQ
Cook-Off.
Councilmember Clausen commented spring-time is full of events, and fall may better to
schedule events.
G. Sidewalk Program Expansion (T. Tietjens)
Councilmember Zemanek proposed an increased annual budget allocation of $150,000.00 per
year for a Sidewalk Program Expansion.
City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council the Five-Year Capital Plan for Streets and
Utilities previously presented included an increased annual budget allocation of $150,000.00
annually for sidewalks. Council approved of this amount.
H. DOT Flex-time Councilmember Zemanek (K. Adcox)
Councilmember Zemanek discussed DOT Flex-time and commented he would like to see less
concentration of inspections and more on weighing of vehicles. Councilmember Zemanek
commented the officers can use flex time because they have their own scales and more
enforcement can be continued after 3:00 p.m.
Police Chief Ken Adcox provided options for the next fiscal year and recommended to continue
the program at the current funding level and continue to pay overtime.
Mayor Rigby questioned Judge Mitrano if the increased citations equate to increased revenue.
Ms. Mitrano responded yes.
Councilmember Zemanek suggested continuing with the overtime.
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Councilmember Martin commented he agrees with tion to continue in
the next fiscal year that is currently being done which includes the overtime program and
allowing the Police Department to deploy their options as they currently are doing.
Councilmember Zemanek commented if none of the violations affect driving records, why is a
Council directed to continue the program in its current format.
I. (K. Adcox)
Chief of Police Ken Adcox discussed the possible transition from Dodge Chargers to Chevy
Tahoes beginning Fiscal Year 2015.
Assistant Chief of Police Stephen Deardorff presented a feasibility study.
Mayor Rigby questioned the benefits of transitioning to Tahoes. Assistant Chief of Police
Deardorff responded maintenance. Over the course of 5 years (the average life of a police
vehicle), the additional cost for Tahoes was $3,191 more for initial purchase and $281 more to
operate. Council directed Staff to move forward with 2 Tahoes for the upcoming year and re-
evaluate next year.
J. Beautification at Wharton Weems and SH 146 Councilmember Martin (S. Barr)
Councilmember Martin began by commenting that Wharton Weems has become a very visible
road with the new homes and Bayshore Elementary School and, to his knowledge, it is the only
entry road in the City that does not have any beautification or notification that you are in the City
of La Porte, and suggested consideration for beautification at Wharton Weems and SH 146.
Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented an option to beautify the entryway to
include a monument sign and landscaping with an estimated proposal between
$31,922.00 - $36,322.00.
Council directed staff to include this in the FY 2015 budget and also consider low profile
plantings for this entryway.
K. Expansion of Park Maintenance Barn S. Barr
Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented a proposal to expand the Park
Maintenance Barn with an estimated cost of approximately $70,000.00.Thirteen years ago, the
Parks Department created the current maintenance yard, which satisfactorily met the
er, over time, the equipment and vehicles that are used
by the Department have increased; and there are pesticides/chemicals that need to be stored
separately from other materials. The proposed expansion would include improving the space
between the existing yard and the tree farm. Estimated cost is approximately $70,000.
Council directed staff to include this in the FY 2015 budget.
L. Curbside Recycling Councilmember Martin (D. Mick)
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Councilmember Martin began by discussing the feasibility for Curbside Recycling and
suggested the possibility of placing a nonbinding referendum on a ballot for voting.
Public Works Director Dave Mick presented options for a Curbside Recycling Program.
Currently, the City offers a drop off site for recycling at the Public Works yard. In reviewing
feasibility for curbside recycling, several options were considered. The cost per account would
be between $3 and $3.50 per month. At this time, Council directed staff to conduct a survey of
residents to determine if there is any interest in curbside recycling; and if so, at what level are
residents willing to pay for such a service.
M. Fairmont Parkway Corridor Traffic Study D. Mick
Public Works Director Dave Mick presented options for a feasibility study along the Fairmont
Parkway Corridor and recommended a joint study with Harris County for the Fairmont Parkway
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corridor between 6 Street to 16 Street. The estimated cost for such a study is
approximately $75,000.
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Councilmember Zemanek commented the signal needs to be moved from 7 Street to 8
Street.
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Councilmember Engelken commented the City was told the traffic signal was at 7 Street and
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not 8 Street because , there is
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not enough clearance to install a left turn lane heading northbound on 8 Street.
Mayor Rigby asked Public Works Director Dave Mick if Harris County was asked to half costs
with the City on a study. Mr. Mick responded no. Council directed staff to speak with Harris
County regarding their level of willingness to participate, both in the findings and in the funding
for the study.
N. Financial Report and Five Year Capital Plan for Streets/Utilities D. Mick
City Manager Corby Alexander and Assistant City Manager Traci Leach proposed additional
audits of various City functions, services, departments and other key revenue sources.
Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a Financial Report and Five-Year Capital Plan for
Streets/Utilities and recommended about $2 million a year for Capital Improvements. Staff has
identified projects totaling approximately $5 million per year.
City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council the proposed Five-Year Capital Plan for
Streets/Utilities presented by Dave Mick has some funding from the current revenue stream
from the street maintenance tax. Additional funding for this plan is currently identified as bonds
that could be sold as current capacity is freed up in the next several years, which would allow
the City to maintain the current tax rate. However, given the direction from the Financial
Overview discussion, all options, including the debt strategy, is up for discussion in the near
future.
Finance Director Michael Dolby advised Council the Utility Fund needs to be self-sustaining
without being supported by the General Fund, and revenues will need to be reviewed.
Mr. Dolby also advised that projects are funded by tax revenue.
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Finance Director Michael Dolby advised Council staff will come back with different suggestions
after reviewing the rates, fees and steps.
O. Consolidated Card Access System J. Suggs
Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs presented a new security and card access
system for implementation across City buildings.
Currently, the City owns and operates a variety of card access systems throughout City
buildings. In certain cases, each department has a separate system, while only one card is
used throughout the city. This has causes issues with granting/terminating employee access.
Additionally, there are software issues, as some systems are not supported at this time. Staff
proposed consolidating all access systems into a single system. Buildings to be addressed
include:
Police Building/EOC
Animal Control
Court
Fire (IT closets. Bay doors for volunteers would still be maintained by the FD)
City Hall
EMS
Recreation and Fitness Center Office Area
Public Works
Council directed staff to include this in the FY 2015 budget.
P. Window Coverings at additional City Buildings J. Suggs
Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs presented information for installation of
permanent window coverings at additional City buildings.
Council directed Staff to wait until the generator project is complete to see what additional
funds are available.
3Receive Direction from Council on upcoming 2014-2015 Fiscal Year Budget
.
This item was combined with Council Comments.
4. Council Comments
Councilmember Martin commented if there is additional revenue, he would like to see it spent on the
infrastructure and thanked Staff for the presentations; Councilmember Kaminski thanked City Manager
Corby Alexander, Assistant City Manager Traci Leach and all of Staff for the presentations and
requested there be extra patrol from DOT at Lobit and Blackwell for 18 wheelers; Councilmember
Zemanek thanked Staff for all of their hard work and expressed his appreciation to the City of La Porte
during the passing of his mother, Jeanne Zemanek; Councilmember Engelken thanked Staff for the
presentations; Councilmember Mosteit thanked Staff for the presentations and directed Staff to work
with Harris County during the widening of Sens Road to make sure traffic signals are included on H
Street and L Street; reported an update will be provided on Monday night on the F101 Project and to
expand to Precinct 2 where the Pipeline Corridors cross Harris County roads throughout the City of La
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Porte in regards to drainage; and Mayor Rigby thanked City Manager Corby Alexander and Staff for
their hard work preparing presentations and commented he is looking forward to the upcoming budget
process, and added that Council will have to look at taxes and fees.
City Manager Corby Alexander thanked Council for their time.
5.Adjourn
There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:56 p.m.
MOTION PASSED
Councilmember Zemanek seconded.
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Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on May 12, 2014.
____________________________________
Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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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
APRIL 28, 2014
Monday, April 28, 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 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers
Kaminski, Clausen, Mosteit, Leonard, Engelken, Zemanek, Moser and Martin. Also present were City
Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins.
2. INVOCATION
- The invocation was given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church of
La Porte.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
-The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember John Zemanek.
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
(a)
Proclamation Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby presented the Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month Proclamation to a group of riders.
They made a few remarks of how appreciative they are for the proclamation.
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limited to five minutes per person.)
Monty Monteith with the Pasadena Strawberry Festival addressed Council and invited the Council and
La Porte community to attend the Pasadena Strawberry Festival.
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Roderick White, 327 N. 7 Street, addressed Council regarding his disappointment in actions and
content of music from Johnny Lee and the Urban Cowboy Band at the Sylvan Beach Day Festival.
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.)
(a)
Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting
held April 14, 2014 P. Fogarty
(b)
Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum
of Agreement with the Spencer Landing HOA for a community cooperation project
(installation of two new pumps for the detention pond) for a total City contribution of
$4,982.84. T. Leach
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(c)
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid No. 14015 for Water Tank Replacement
Project at Water Plant No. 5, to Schier Construction Co. in the amount of $204,500 and
authorize an additional $20,500 allocation to be utilized as a project contingency for a total project
authorization of $225,000 and reject the bids received for the welded steel tank alternate D. Mick
(d)
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City of
La Porte FY 2013-2014 Budget M. Dolby
(e)
Consider approval or other action regarding audit contract renewal with Whitley Penn M.
Dolby
(f)
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance vacating, abandoning, and closing
utility easement
within the area to be closed and authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed to the adjacent
owner for the area subject to closing T. Tietjens
Regarding Item C, City Manager Corby Alexander clarified the location of Water Plant #5.
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Mr. Alexander advised the location is at the end of 25 Street, southeast of Bay Area Blvd. and
Spencer Highway.
Regarding Item E, Councilmember Martin asked Finance Director Michael Dolby to explain why Staff is
requesting to renew the contract with Whitley Penn for an additional year. Mr. Dolby informed council
that a scheduled computer software conversion for OneSolution will be conducted and for continuity
sake, it is a lot easier to concentrate on the conversion and not have to train new auditors and have
Councilmember Martin asked when the interviews for new
auditors will be conducted. Mr. Dolby advised this time next year.
Regarding Item D, Mayor Rigby questioned more repairs to the Whelen Tower and commented he was
under the impression the replacement last year was fine and good to go. City Manager Corby
Alexander responded there where two towers that went down recently one tower was destroyed by
fire ants, and the other one was destroyed by lightning. Mayor Rigby questioned if the Whelen Tower
has insurance coverage. Mr. Alexander suggested the item be pulled to see if the Whelen Tower is
covered under General Liability.
Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item G from
MOTION PASSED.
Item D Agenda Request. Councilmember Mosteit seconded.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Engelken, Zemanek,
Kaminski, Leonard, Mosteit, Moser and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: None
Prior to Council vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of the following ordinances:
Ordinance 2014-3516
: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2013 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN
PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Ordinance 2014-3517: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE
THE EXECUTION OF DELIVERY OF A DEED TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNER, FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
7. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
(a)
Discussion or other action regarding the Council-appointed committee for the Truck Study
C. Alexander
City Manager Corby Alexander and City Attorney Clark Askins informed Council the Attorney
representing Everardo Garza, who has filed a lawsuit against the City, requested an individual to be
appointed to the Council-appointed committee for the Truck Study. Mr. Alexander also informed the
committee will be having its first meeting on April 29, 2014.
Councilmember Kaminski moved to attorney.
MOTION PASSED.
Councilmember Zemanek seconded.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Leonard, Clausen,
Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek, Mosteit and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: None
8. REPORTS
(a)
Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Councilmember Engelken
Councilmember Engelken reported the La Porte Development Corporation Board met and discussed
Workforce Development Programs. The Board decided there are enough programs in place at this
time. Councilmember Engelken also advised the next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2014.
(b)
Receive report of Fiscal Affairs Committee Councilmember Engelken
Councilmember Engelken reported the Fiscal Affairs Committee met and received the Second Quarter
Investment Report and the Purchasing Card Expenditures. Councilmember Engelken also advised the
next meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2014.
(c)
Receive Delinquent Tax Report T. Leach
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided the Delinquent Tax Report. There were no questions
or comments.
(d)
Receive Strategic Plan Update T. Leach
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided an update on the Strategic Plan.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
(a)
Receive report from City Manager
La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Meeting,
Thursday, May 1, 2014
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, May 12, 2014
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City Council Meeting, Monday, May 12, 2014
City Manager congratulated the Finance Department for receiving the Platinum Leadership Circle
10. 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 Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit Clausen,
Martin, Moser, and Mayor Rigby.
Councilmember Zemanek provided a contribution to Jake Worthingto
Councilmember Leonard wished Jake Worthington the best and thanked the City for the Motorcycle
Safety and Awareness Month proclamation; Councilmember Engelken and Moser congratulated the
Finance Department; Councilmembers Mosteit and Clausen congratulated the Finance Department and
wished The Voice singer Jake Worthington the best; Councilmember Martin congratulated the Finance
Department and sent a shout out the La Porte Chamber of Commerce for their hard work preparing for
the Sylvan Beach Day Festival; Councilmember Kaminski congratulated the Finance Department and
thanked the City for the Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month proclamation and commented the
Sylvan Beach Day Festival was a success as a two day event and everyone loved Johnny Lee.
Councilmember Kaminski also thanked the City for the support and volunteers for the Sylvan Beach
Day Festival and Mayor Rigby also agreed the Sylvan Beach Day Festival was a great event and well
attended, and commented the City of La Porte is not in charge of hiring the entertainers but Johnny
; and he congratulated Tori Vidales, La Porte softball player, for
the highest batting average in the history of Texas.
11. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
MOTION PASSED
Councilmember Zemanek seconded. .
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on May 12, 2014.
________________________________
Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
May 12, 2014May 12, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
Patrice Fogarty Patrice Fogarty Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
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
Lindsay Pfeiffer is the current chair of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. The ordinance establishing the Lindsay Pfeiffer is the current chair of the Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone. The ordinance establishing the
TIRZ requires the Mayor to annually nominate and appoint the chair, subject to CouncilTIRZ requires the Mayor to annually nominate and appoint the chair, subject to Councils approval,
for a term of s approval, for a term of
one year beginning on the anniversary of the effective date of the ordinance, May 24. Mayor Rigby has one year beginning on the anniversary of the effective date of the ordinance, May
24. Mayor Rigby has
nominated and appointed Lindsay Pfeiffer as chair, and Mr. Pfeiffer has indicated his willingness to serve. nominated and appointed Lindsay Pfeiffer as chair, and Mr. Pfeiffer has indicated
his willingness to serve.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider ratifying and approving the appointment of Lindsay Pfeiffer as chair of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Consider ratifying and approving the appointment of Lindsay Pfeiffer as
chair of the Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone for a term of one year beginning on the anniversary of the effective date of the ordinance, May 24. Zone for a term of one year beginning on the anniversary of the effective date
of the ordinance, May 24.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
May 12, 2014May 12, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
K. Powell K. Powell Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Finance Finance
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Resolution1. Resolution
2. Deed
3. Map
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
If a property is sold or struck off to a taxing unit that is party to the judgment, the taxing unit may sell the property If a property is sold or struck off to a taxing unit that is
party to the judgment, the taxing unit may sell the property
at any time by public or private sale. The City of La Porte has had the property on our public resale list for more at any time by public or private sale. The City of La Porte has
had the property on our public resale list for more
than an adequate amount of time and has received a bid for the minimum bid amount set by the judgment or than an adequate amount of time and has received a bid for the minimum bid amount
set by the judgment or
higher; at this time we are asking the city council to pass a resolution to approve the sale of the property for the higher; at this time we are asking the city council to pass a resolution
to approve the sale of the property for the
amount that has been offered. amount that has been offered.
P041 Lot 6 Block 15 Bayfront to La PorteLot 6 Block 15 Bayfront to La PorteOffer $1,855.00Offer $1,855.00
(Taxes+Cost $1,855.00)(Taxes+Cost $1,855.00)
(Taxes+Cost $1,855.00)(Taxes+Cost $1,855.00)
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval of the Resolution authorizing the sale on the property listed above.Consider approval of the Resolution authorizing the sale on the property listed above.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
Notice of confidentiality rights: If you are a natural person, you may remove or strike any of
the following information from this instrument before it is filed for record in the public
records: your social security number or your driver's license number
(Language pursuant section 11.008 of the Texas Property Code)
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§ TAX RESALE DEED
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE, for the use and benefit
of itself, the LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, the SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT and THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF HARRIS, acting by and through its duly
consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($10.00) AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE
CONSIDERATION, in hand paid by BRAD & BRIDGETTE ROWAN S
hereby acknowledged and confessed, has conveyed and quitclaimed and by these presents do convey and
quitclaim unto said Grantees all right, title and interest of the CITY OF LA PORTE, THE LA PORTE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, AND
THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF HARRIS in the property herein conveyed, acquired by tax foreclosure
sale heretofore held, in Cause No. 1999-18239, styled City of La Porte, et al vs. Fairway Parkway Number One
Limited, said property being described as:
LOT 6 BLOCK 15 OF BAYFRONT ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LA PORTE ADDITION IN
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A WARRANTY
(ACCOUNT NUMBER 006-105-000-0006).
This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the following matters to the extent that the same are in
effect at this time: any and all rights of redemption, restrictions, covenants, conditions, easements,
encumbrances and outstanding mineral interests, if any, relating to the hereinabove described property, but only
to the extent they are still in effect, shown of record in the hereinabove mentioned County and State, and to all
zoning laws, regulations and ordinances of municipal and/or other governmental authorities, if any but only to
the extent that they are still in effect, relating to the hereinabove described property.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said premises, together with all and singular the rights, privileges and
appurtenances thereto in any manner belonging unto the said BRAD & BRIDGETTE ROWAN, their heirs and
assigns forever, so that neither the CITY OF LA PORTE, THE LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT,THE SAN JACINTO JUNIOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, AND THE STATE OF
TEXAS, COUNTY OF HARRIS any person claiming under it shall at any time hereafter have, claim or
demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises or appurtenances, or any part thereof.
Grantees
conditions that might have or still exist on said property, and subject to any title defects and deficiencies, and
subject to the right of redemption, if any, provided under the Texas Property Tax Code. Grantees acknowledge
and agree that this conveyance is expressly made without warranty.
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This transaction is in full satisfaction of all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs that have accrued until the
date hereof.
Pro rata taxes for the current year are assumed by Grantees.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE, for the use and benefit of itself,
the LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, the SAN JACINTO JUNIOR COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT, and the STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF HARRIS has caused these presents to be
executed this ________day of ______________________ 2014.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE
LOUIS R RIGBY MAYOR
ACCEPTED:
______________________________
BRAD ROWAN
______________________________
BRIDGETTE ROWAN
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared LOUIS R RIGBY, Mayor of
the City of La Porte, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and
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acknowledged to me that he executed same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the
capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _______ day of
__________________________, 2014.
________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ____________
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared BRAD ROWAN known to
me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he
executed same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated, and with the
conditions and the limitations therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _______ day of
__________________________, 2014.
________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ____________
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared BRIDGETTE ROWAN
known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me
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that he executed same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated, and
with the conditions and the limitations therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _______ day of
__________________________, 2014.
________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ____________
After Recording
Return To: BRAD & BRIDGETTE ROWAN
816 S UTAH ST
LA PORTE, TX 77571
4
LOT 6, BLOCK 15,
BAYFRONT TO LA PORTE
(006-105-000-0006)
PROPERTY
LOCATION
1 inch = 200 feet
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
May 12, 2014May 12, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
Kathy Powell Kathy Powell Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Finance Finance
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Resolution1. Resolution
2. Summary of Foreclosure2. Summary of Foreclosure
3. Map
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
If a property is sold or struck off to a taxing unit that is party to the judgment, the taxing unit may sell the property If a property is sold or struck off to a taxing unit that is
party to the judgment, the taxing unit may sell the property
at any time by public or private sale. The City of La Porte has had these properties on our public resale list for at any time by public or private sale. The City of La Porte has had
these properties on our public resale list for
more than an adequate amount of time and there has been no interest in purchasing the property at the minimum more than an adequate amount of time and there has been no interest in purchasing
the property at the minimum
bid amount set by the judgment. At this time we are requesting the City Council to pass a resolution to lower the bid amount set by the judgment. At this time we are requesting the
City Council to pass a resolution to lower the
minimum bid, enabling a second public sale by the constableminimum bid, enabling a second public sale by the constables office. This will hopefully get an interested party to s office.
This will hopefully get an interested party to
purchase these properties, so that the property can be taxable again; or possibly developed. purchase these properties, so that the property can be taxable again; or possibly developed.
Section 34.05 (c) The taxing unit purchasing the property by resolution of its governing body may request the Section 34.05 (c) The taxing unit purchasing the property by resolution
of its governing body may request the
sheriff or a constable to sell the property at a public sale. If the purchasing taxing unit has not sold the property sheriff or a constable to sell the property at a public sale.
If the purchasing taxing unit has not sold the property
within six months after the date on which the ownerwithin six months after the date on which the owners right of redemption terminates (these properties have past s right of redemption
terminates (these properties have past
the redemption period), any taxing unit that is entitled to receive proceeds of the sale by resolution of its governing the redemption period), any taxing unit that is entitled to receive
proceeds of the sale by resolution of its governing the redemption period), any taxing unit that is entitled to receive proceeds of the sale by resolution of its governing the redemption
period), any taxing unit that is entitled to receive proceeds of the sale by resolution of its governing
body may request the sheriff or a constable in writing to sell the property at a public sale. On receipt of a request body may request the sheriff or a constable in writing to sell
the property at a public sale. On receipt of a request
made under this subsection, the sheriff or constable shall sell the property at a public sale as provided by made under this subsection, the sheriff or constable shall sell the property
at a public sale as provided by
Subsection (d).
The minimum bid was arrived at by either the amount of costs in the judgment or a percentage of the HCAD The minimum bid was arrived at by either the amount of costs in the judgment
or a percentage of the HCAD
value. The goal is to get the property back on the tax roll as taxable property.value. The goal is to get the property back on the tax roll as taxable property.
P240 Lot 5D Shady Oaks Subdivision (Costs Lot 5D Shady Oaks Subdivision (Costs Improvement removed)Improvement removed)
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action of the Resolution authorizing the constableConsider approval or other action of the Resolution authorizing the constables office to hold a second
public sale s office to hold a second public sale
on the property listed above.on the property listed above.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
LOT 5D, SHADY OAKS
BAYWOOD AVE
(077-275-004-0005)
N. SHADY LN
LN
SHADY
S.
PROPERTY
LOCATION
1 inch = 200 feet
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
May 12, 2014May 12, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
Tim Tietjens Tim Tietjens Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Planning & Development Planning & Development
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Ordinance1. Ordinance
2. Deed
3. Area Map3. Area Map
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Over the years, the City of La Porte has assisted the La Porte Chapter of Bay Area Habitat for Humanity by Over the years, the City of La Porte has assisted the La Porte Chapter of Bay
Area Habitat for Humanity by
donating numerous tax foreclosure properties or other properties owned by the City, for the purpose of providing donating numerous tax foreclosure properties or other properties owned
by the City, for the purpose of providing
families of modest means meeting specific income requirements the opportunity to fulfill the dream of home families of modest means meeting specific income requirements the opportunity
to fulfill the dream of home
ownership. Home ownership is the single most effective way for many families to build personal wealth. The ownership. Home ownership is the single most effective way for many families
to build personal wealth. The
Habitat for Humanity program utilizes sweat equity of the recipient families and volunteer labor in construction to Habitat for Humanity program utilizes sweat equity of the recipient
families and volunteer labor in construction to
achieve affordability and long term success of the recipients.achieve affordability and long term success of the recipients.
At this time, the Bay Area Habitat for Humanity has requested the City provide two additional building sites to At this time, the Bay Area Habitat for Humanity has requested the City
provide two additional building sites to
facilitate construction of two more homes over the next program year. The foreclosure list no longer has sites facilitate construction of two more homes over the next program year.
The foreclosure list no longer has sites
available in the Northside Neighborhood that are of buildable size with utilities, therefore the sites proposed here available in the Northside Neighborhood that are of buildable size
with utilities, therefore the sites proposed here
are nearby, but outside of the Northside Neighborhood. Additional sites are under review and will be presented to are nearby, but outside of the Northside Neighborhood. Additional sites
are under review and will be presented to are nearby, but outside of the Northside Neighborhood. Additional sites are under review and will be presented to are nearby, but outside of
the Northside Neighborhood. Additional sites are under review and will be presented to
Council for consideration at a future date.Council for consideration at a future date.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed for Consider approval or other action of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor
to execute a Special Warranty Deed for
Lots 19 & 20, Block 71, Bayfront to La Porte, and Lots 14 & 15, Block 127, Town of La Porte, to the Bay Area Lots 19 & 20, Block 71, Bayfront to La Porte, and Lots 14 & 15, Block 127,
Town of La Porte, to the Bay Area
Habitat for Humanity, for the purpose of providing construction sites for two affordable homes.Habitat for Humanity, for the purpose of providing construction sites for two affordable
homes.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE
OR STRIKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THIS INSTRUMENT BEFORE IT IS
FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR
Date:
May ___, 2014
Grantor:
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, a municipal corporation.
Mailing Address:
604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas 77571
Grantee:
LA PORTE CHAPTER, BAY AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSTON, INC.
Mailing Address:
P.O. BOX 1284, Dickinson, Texas 77530
Consideration:
Ten and NO/100 Dollars ($10.00) cash and other good and valuable consideration
Property (including any improvements):
Tract 1: LOTS FOURTEEN (14) AND FIFTEEN (15), BLOCK ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-
SEVEN (127), OF THE TOWN OF LA PORTE, A SUBDIVISION IN HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
THE MAP OR DEED RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT
NUMBER 023-229-027-0014)
Tract 2: LOTS NINETEEN (19) AND TWENTY (20), BLOCK SEVENTY-ONE (71) OF
BAYFRONT ADDITION, AN ADDITION IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS,
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 85,
PAGE 440, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT
NUMBER 006-161-000-0019)
Reservations from and Exception to Conveyance and Warranty: Taxes for the current year are assumed by
Grantee. This conveyance is made subject to all and singular the restrictions, conditions, oil, gas, and other
mineral reservations, easements, and covenants, if any, application to enforcement against the above described
property as reflected by the records of the county clerk of the aforesaid county.
Grantor for the consideration and subject to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and warranty,
grants, sells, and conveys to Grantee the property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances
thereto in any wise belonging, to have and hold it to Grantee, Grantee's heirs, executors, administrators,
successors, or assigns forever. Grantor binds Grantor and Grantor's heirs, executors, administrators, and
successors to warrant and forever defend all and singular the property to Grantee and Grantee's heirs, executors,
administrators, successors, and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same
or any part thereof, by, through, or under Grantor, but not otherwise, except as to the reservations from and
exceptions to conveyance and warranty.
When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
By: __________________________________________
LOUIS R. RIGBY
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
City Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTYOF HARRIS §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ____ day of MAY, 2014, by LOUIS R. RIGBY, Mayor of
the City of La Porte, Texas, a municipal corporation.
____________________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: PREPARED IN THE LAW OFFICE OF:
Askins & Askins, P.C. Askins & Askins, P.C.
P.O. BOX 1218 P.O. BOX 1218
La Porte, TX 77572-1218 La Porte, TX 77572-1218
AREA MAP
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
May 12, 2014May 12, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
Jeff Suggs Jeff Suggs Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Administration Administration
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
There are two Whelen towers that are in need of repair at this time. One tower was struck by lightning and There are two Whelen towers that are in need of repair at this time. One
tower was struck by lightning and
another had its controller box components eaten by ants. The LEPC has agreed to fund the repair of one tower. another had its controller box components eaten by ants. The LEPC has
agreed to fund the repair of one tower.
The total requested for these emergency repairs is $15,000 from the General Fund contingency amount, which will The total requested for these emergency repairs is $15,000 from the General
Fund contingency amount, which will
cover the repair of the remaining tower and leave funds available to address any other maintenance issues this cover the repair of the remaining tower and leave funds available to address
any other maintenance issues this
summer. The Council initially considered this request as part of the Quarterly Budget amendment on April 28, summer. The Council initially considered this request as part of the Quarterly
Budget amendment on April 28,
2014. Additional information was requested regarding the insurance coverage for the towers. 2014. Additional information was requested regarding the insurance coverage for the towers.
After confirming with Human Resources, the coverage for the towers is as follows: After confirming with Human Resources, the coverage for the towers is as follows:
The towers are covered as real property under the CityThe towers are covered as real property under the Citys TML coverage and each tower shows a s TML coverage and each tower shows
a
replacement cost of $33,000. replacement cost of $33,000. replacement cost of $33,000. replacement cost of $33,000.
There is a $25,000 deductible per occurrence for the towers. There is a $25,000 deductible per occurrence for the towers.
The City has additional coverage for flood and earthquake and that deductible is $25,000 per occurrence as The City has additional coverage for flood and earthquake and that deductible
is $25,000 per occurrence as
well.
The City has additional named storm coverage for flood only with a 1% deductible for each covered unit. The City has additional named storm coverage for flood only with a 1% deductible
for each covered unit.
Staff also inquired as to what it would cost to pull the towers from the overall City coverage and carry them as a Staff also inquired as to what it would cost to pull the towers from
the overall City coverage and carry them as a
stand alone policy. The cost, as estimated by TML, could be as much as 50% of the current premium for the stand alone policy. The cost, as estimated by TML, could be as much as 50%
of the current premium for the
towers, or approximately $40,000. towers, or approximately $40,000.
Staff recommends approving this expenditure as part of the quarterly budget amendment. Staff recommends approving this expenditure as part of the quarterly budget amendment.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action to amend the budget to include an expenditure of $15,000 for Whelen tower Consider approval or other action to amend the budget to include an expenditure
of $15,000 for Whelen tower
repair and maintenance. repair and maintenance.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
May 12, 2014May 12, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
Bob Eng Bob Eng Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Planning & Development Planning & Development
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Memo1. Memo--Building Codes Appeals Board Building Codes Appeals Board
approvalapproval
2. Ordinance2. Ordinance
3. Ordinance showing changes3. Ordinance showing changes
4. Wind Load Comparison Table4. Wind Load Comparison Table
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The City recently adopted the 2012 Editions of both the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International The City recently adopted the 2012 Editions of both the International
Residential Code (IRC) and the International
Building Code (IBC) from the previous 2009 Editions regulating the design and construction of buildings and Building Code (IBC) from the previous 2009 Editions regulating the design
and construction of buildings and
structures within the City limits.structures within the City limits.
The 2012 adopted International Residential Code established a wind speed criteria for design, based upon a series The 2012 adopted International Residential Code established a wind
speed criteria for design, based upon a series
of maps that vary by proximity to the coast. The City adopted a local amendment specifying that a wind design of of maps that vary by proximity to the coast. The City adopted a local
amendment specifying that a wind design of
120 mph would be used in lieu of choosing a wind speed number from a map. The chosen IRC design wind speed 120 mph would be used in lieu of choosing a wind speed number from a map. The
chosen IRC design wind speed
affects the design of a structure as a variable in the design calculations. The 2012 IRC allows two separate affects the design of a structure as a variable in the design calculations.
The 2012 IRC allows two separate
methodologies for utilizing this wind speed in calculating the design wind forces based upon formulas of the methodologies for utilizing this wind speed in calculating the design wind
forces based upon formulas of the
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The first allowable method is based on the ASCE 7American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The first allowable method is based on the ASCE
7American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The first allowable method is based on the ASCE 7American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The first allowable method is based on the ASCE
7----5 (year 2005) 5 (year 2005) 5 (year 2005) 5 (year 2005)
formula and the second newly adopted method is based on the ASCE 7formula and the second newly adopted method is based on the ASCE 7--10 (year 2010) formula. These two 10 (year 2010)
formula. These two
formulas appear similar but utilize the wind speed variable quite differently. Therefore the adopted 120 mph wind formulas appear similar but utilize the wind speed variable quite differently.
Therefore the adopted 120 mph wind
speed cannot be used interchangeably in the calculation of the resultant design wind forces. To achieve the speed cannot be used interchangeably in the calculation of the resultant design
wind forces. To achieve the
equivalent of the 2009 effective 120 mph wind speed for the use in the formula utilizing ASCE 7equivalent of the 2009 effective 120 mph wind speed for the use in the formula utilizing
ASCE 7--10, it would need 10, it would need
to be specified to at least 150 mph under the 2012 amendment. to be specified to at least 150 mph under the 2012 amendment.
The International Building Code specifies the use of only the ASCE 7 The International Building Code specifies the use of only the ASCE 7--10 formula for wind load calculations and
10 formula for wind load calculations and
the proposed amendment drops the 120 mph wind specified by the current Ordinance and replaces it with 150 the proposed amendment drops the 120 mph wind specified by the current Ordinance
and replaces it with 150
mph. Using 150 mph wind speeds in the procedure outlined by ASCE 7mph. Using 150 mph wind speeds in the procedure outlined by ASCE 7--10 is nearly the equivalent of using 120 10 is nearly
the equivalent of using 120
mph with the older ASCE 7mph with the older ASCE 7--5 formula used with the 2009 codes. 5 formula used with the 2009 codes.
The Planning Department is recommending, as approved by the Building Code Appeals Board, the amendments The Planning Department is recommending, as approved by the Building Code Appeals
Board, the amendments
to the Ordinance, which relate to wind design speed and the associated charts and notes referenced by the 2012 to the Ordinance, which relate to wind design speed and the associated
charts and notes referenced by the 2012
IRC and IBC.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action regarding proposed amendments to the International Residential Code and the Consider approval or other action regarding proposed amendments to the
International Residential Code and the
International Building Code to correct the existing Ordinance specifying wind speed to be used for the design of International Building Code to correct the existing Ordinance specifying
wind speed to be used for the design of
residential and commercial buildings. residential and commercial buildings.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
Supplemental Explanation of Table
Table
Column 1 -shows design case used as the basis for the calculations
Column 2 - shows the different construction element for which the wind load was calculated
Column 3 -shows the calculated wind loads using the 2009 codes with local amendment of
120 mph.
Column 4 - shows the calculated wind loads using the 2012 codes with the current local
amendment of 120 mph.
Column 5 -shows the calculated wind loads using the 2012 codes with a local amendment
stating the wind speeds to be used for the three maps. This approach basically
does not allow interpolation on the wind maps since the higher wind line is used.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
May 12, 2014May 12, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
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:N/A N/A
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Report1. Report
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Sherman Moore tendered his resignation as Alternate 1 on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. This item is before Sherman Moore tendered his resignation as Alternate 1 on the Zoning Board
of Adjustment. This item is before
Council to consider appointing someone to the Alternate 1 position. Council to consider appointing someone to the Alternate 1 position.
What Council has done on some committees in the past is move the Alternate 2 person up to the Alternate 1 What Council has done on some committees in the past is move the Alternate 2
person up to the Alternate 1
position, and then appoint a new Alternate 2 person. The current Alternate 2 person is Nettie Warren. However, position, and then appoint a new Alternate 2 person. The current Alternate
2 person is Nettie Warren. However,
it is Councils decision on how to handle it and whether Council decides to move the Alternate 2 person up. s decision on how to handle it and whether Council decides to move the Alternate
2 person up.
Alternates are required to attend the meetings, but do not vote unless filling an absence of a regular member or the Alternates are required to attend the meetings, but do not vote unless
filling an absence of a regular member or the
chairman. If an absence occurs, Alternate 1 takes that spot and can vote. If a second absence occurs, Alternate chairman. If an absence occurs, Alternate 1 takes that spot and can
vote. If a second absence occurs, Alternate
2 takes that spot and can vote. 2 takes that spot and can vote.
ZBOA Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 terms end August 31, 2014. Therefore, both of these will come before you ZBOA Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 terms end August 31, 2014. Therefore, both
of these will come before you ZBOA Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 terms end August 31, 2014. Therefore, both of these will come before you ZBOA Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 terms end August
31, 2014. Therefore, both of these will come before you
again later on in the summer when we bring you an item for appointments or reappointments of board members again later on in the summer when we bring you an item for appointments or
reappointments of board members
with expiring terms of 08/31/14. with expiring terms of 08/31/14.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the ZBOA Alternate Position 1. Consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the ZBOA Alternate Position 1.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Position 1 Chester Pool 2015
Position 2 T.J. Walker 2015
Position 3 Rod Rothermel 2015
Position 4 Charles Schoppe 2015
Position 5 Lawrence McNeal 2015
Alternate 1 Vacant 2014
Alternate 2 Nettie Warren 2014
Applicants
Sapphire King (7/13)
Rick Helton (6/13)
Code of Ordinances Sec. 106-86. Organization.
There is hereby created a board of adjustment consisting of five regular members and two alternates (alternate position 1 and alternate
position 2) who are citizens of the city and who are not members of the city council or the city planning and zoning commission, each to
be appointed by the city council for a term of three years and removable for cause by the appointing authority upon written charges and
after a public hearing. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose term becomes vacant for any cause, in
the same manner as the original appointment was made. All cases to be heard by the zoning board of adjustment shall be heard by a
minimum of four members.
The two alternate members are required to attend all meetings in the same manner as the regular members of the board. Alternate
members shall not vote unless filling an absence of a regular member or the chairman. If a regular member or the chairman is absent
from a meeting, alternate position 1 shall take his place. If a second regular member and/or the chairman is absent from a meeting,
alternate position 2 shall take his place. Sec. 106-88. Powers and duties.
The board of adjustment shall have the following powers:
(1) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the
enforcement officer in the enforcement of this chapter.
(2) To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of this chapter upon which it is required to pass under section 106-191
(3) To authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance as defined in section 106-192 from the terms of the chapter, as will not
be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the chapter will result in
unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the chapter shall be observed.
Sec. 106-89. Appeals to board of adjustment.
Appeals to the board of adjustment may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department or board, of the city affected
by any decision of the enforcement officer. Such appeal shall be taken within 30 days as provided by the rules of procedure of the
board of adjustment, by filing with the enforcement officer from whom the appeal is taken specifying the grounds thereof. The
enforcement officer from whom the appeal is taken shall forthwith transmit to the board of adjustment all papers constituting the record
upon which the action appealed from was taken.
(1) When appeals stay all proceedings. An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the
enforcement officer from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the board of adjustment after notice of appeal shall have been filed with
him that by reason of facts stated in the certificate a stay would, in his opinion, cause immediate peril to life or property. In such case
proceedings shall not be stayed otherwise than by a restraining order which may be granted by the board of adjustment or by a court of
record on application on notice of the enforcement officer from whom the appeal is taken and on due cause shown.
(2) Time for and notice of hearing of appeal. The board of adjustment shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal, give
public notice thereof, as well as due notice to the parties in interest, and decide the same within a reasonable time. Upon the hearing
any party may appear in person or by agent or attorney.
(3) Action on appeal. In exercising the powers set forth in section 106-88, the board of adjustment may, in conformity with the
provisions of this chapter, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought
to be made, and to that end shall have all the powers of the enforcement officer from whom the appeal is taken. The board must find
the following in order to grant an appeal:
a. That there is a reasonable difference of interpretation as to the specific intent of the zoning regulations or zoning map, provided the
interruption of the enforcement officer is a reasonable presumption and the zoning ordinance is unreasonable.
b. That the resulting interpretation will not grant a special privilege to one property inconsistent with other properties or uses similarly
situated.
c. The decision of the board must be in the best interest of the community and consistent with the spirit and interest of the city's zoning
laws and the comprehensive plan of the city.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
May 12, 2014May 12, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
C. Alexander C. Alexander Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Administration Administration
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
On December 9, 2013 Council passed a resolution supporting the Ike Dike Project On December 9, 2013 Council passed a resolution supporting the Ike Dike Project a coastal barrier to
protect a coastal barrier to protect
the Houston-Galveston region, including Galveston Bay, from storm surges.Galveston region, including Galveston Bay, from storm surges.
To assist moving forward with the project, Texas A&M UniversityTo assist moving forward with the project, Texas A&M University--Galveston now respectfully requests the Galveston now
respectfully requests the
financial support of the City of La Porte for FY 2014financial support of the City of La Porte for FY 2014--2015. These funds will help pay for a number of necessary 2015. These funds
will help pay for a number of necessary
studies to enable future approval and funding for the project from Federal, State, and local sources. These studies studies to enable future approval and funding for the project from
Federal, State, and local sources. These studies
include:
Economic Study With Special Emphasis on Petrochemical Industry Economic Study With Special Emphasis on Petrochemical Industry Economic Study With Special Emphasis on Petrochemical Industry
Economic Study With Special Emphasis on Petrochemical Industry
Modeling to Inform the Economic Study and Barrier Design Modeling to Inform the Economic Study and Barrier Design
And to Understand Better Galveston BayAnd to Understand Better Galveston Bays Roles s Roles
Test Barrier Conceptual Designs Test Barrier Conceptual Designs
Including Landscape Integration Including Landscape Integration
Generate Better Cost Estimates Generate Better Cost Estimates
Calculate Cost/Benefit Ratios Calculate Cost/Benefit Ratios
Staff is seeking Council direction on whether to contribute funding for these studies and if so, in what amount. Staff is seeking Council direction on whether to contribute funding for
these studies and if so, in what amount.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action to fund studies for the Ike Dike.Consider approval or other action to fund studies for the Ike Dike.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
May 12, 2014May 12, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
Traci Leach Traci Leach Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Administration Administration
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Safe Sidewalk Project1. Safe Sidewalk Project
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
At the April 12, 2014 Council Retreat, Council requested additional information on several topics. This agenda At the April 12, 2014 Council Retreat, Council requested additional information
on several topics. This agenda
item will provide updated information based on the additional research completed on the following Retreat items:item will provide updated information based on the additional research
completed on the following Retreat items:
Safe Sidewalk Program Phasing: The total cost for the safe sidewalks, as presented at the Retreat, was Safe Sidewalk Program Phasing: The total cost for the safe sidewalks, as presented
at the Retreat, was
just over $1.1 million. After reviewing the locations, staff recommends phasing the construction of sidewalk just over $1.1 million. After reviewing the locations, staff recommends
phasing the construction of sidewalk
segments. Please refer to the attached map for the segments referred to in this section. This project would segments. Please refer to the attached map for the segments referred to
in this section. This project would
be funded through the General Fund CIP. be funded through the General Fund CIP.
Year 1: The Park Street connector to La Porte High School (Segment 2) and the sidewalk Year 1: The Park Street connector to La Porte High School (Segment 2) and the sidewalk
connecting Summer Winds and Creekmont to Lomax Junior High (Segment 1). These 2 sidewalks connecting Summer Winds and Creekmont to Lomax Junior High (Segment 1). These 2 sidewalks
will cost approximately $745,000. will cost approximately $745,000.
Year 2: East C Street from San Jacinto to Iowa (Segment 4) and East F Street from San Jacinto to Year 2: East C Street from San Jacinto to Iowa (Segment 4) and East F Street from San
Jacinto to Year 2: East C Street from San Jacinto to Iowa (Segment 4) and East F Street from San Jacinto to Year 2: East C Street from San Jacinto to Iowa (Segment 4) and East F Street
from San Jacinto to
Kansas (Segment 5). Both sidewalk segments would connect to La Porte Elementary and Junior Kansas (Segment 5). Both sidewalk segments would connect to La Porte Elementary and Junior
rdrd
High. The third sidewalk included in this phase is South 3High. The third sidewalk included in this phase is South 3 Street from Fairmont to the Little Cedar Street from Fairmont
to the Little Cedar
Bayou bridge (Segment 3), which will connect the neighborhood north of Fairmont to the Recreation Bayou bridge (Segment 3), which will connect the neighborhood north of Fairmont to the
Recreation
Center, Wave Pool, and Dog Park. These 3 sidewalks will cost approximately $131,000. Center, Wave Pool, and Dog Park. These 3 sidewalks will cost approximately $131,000.
Year 3: Iowa from East Main Street to East E Street (Segment 6) and Bayside from Old Hwy 146 Year 3: Iowa from East Main Street to East E Street (Segment 6) and Bayside from Old Hwy
146
to Fondren (Segment 9). These 2 sidewalks will cost approximately $160,000. to Fondren (Segment 9). These 2 sidewalks will cost approximately $160,000.
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Year 4: West H Street from 7Year 4: West H Street from 7 Street to S. 1 Street to S. 1 Street (Segment 8) and West D Street from 7 Street (Segment 8) and West D Street from 7
Street to Broadway (Segment 7). These 2 sidewalks will cost approximately $140,000. Street to Broadway (Segment 7). These 2 sidewalks will cost approximately $140,000.
As a final note on the Safe Sidewalk Program, it is possible to consolidate the first part of this As a final note on the Safe Sidewalk Program, it is possible to consolidate the first
part of this
program into just two years, with Year 1 as outlined above and combining Years 2program into just two years, with Year 1 as outlined above and combining Years 2--4 into a single 4 into
a single
phase with a budget of $431,000. phase with a budget of $431,000.
Council Chamber Menu of Improvements: The improvements that may be possible for the Council Chamber Menu of Improvements: The improvements that may be possible for the
Chambers include the following options. All improvements would be funded through the General Chambers include the following options. All improvements would be funded through the General
Fund. Fund.
New Dais: $18,000 New Dais: $18,000
Custom Dais: $10,000 Custom Dais: $10,000
New Monitors: $3,000 New Monitors: $3,000
Electrical/AV Upgrades: $5,000 Electrical/AV Upgrades: $5,000
New Paint: $3,750 New Paint: $3,750
Over-sized monitors on back wall to accommodate audience and show presenter: $14,800 sized monitors on back wall to accommodate audience and show presenter: $14,800
Two 80Two 80TVs on back wall: $8,000 TVs on back wall: $8,000
Installation and programming: $5,000 Installation and programming: $5,000
Camera facing the Presenter: $1,800 Camera facing the Presenter: $1,800
TVs facing Council to eliminate the small dais monitors: $3,500 s facing Council to eliminate the small dais monitors: $3,500
Three 50Three 50ceiling mounted monitors: $1,500 ceiling mounted monitors: $1,500
Electrical/AV/Bracketing: $2,000 Electrical/AV/Bracketing: $2,000
New Seating: $7,045 New Seating: $7,045
New Carpet: $9,376 New Carpet: $9,376
Tourism Initiatives: After brainstorming additional ideas for tourism promotion, staff would like to propose Tourism Initiatives: After brainstorming additional ideas for tourism promotion,
staff would like to propose
two events for the Hotel Motel Fund for next fiscal year. two events for the Hotel Motel Fund for next fiscal year.
Jake Worthington ConcertJake Worthington Concert-- $100,000: Staff is proposing a concert featuring Jake Worthington, an $100,000: Staff is proposing a concert featuring Jake Worthington,
an
opening act, and fireworks. The Hotel Motel Fund would provide the seed money for the event. At opening act, and fireworks. The Hotel Motel Fund would provide the seed money for the
event. At
this time, staff is proposing an admission fee between $10 and $20 per adult, which has the potential this time, staff is proposing an admission fee between $10 and $20 per adult, which
has the potential
to fully reto fully re--pay the Hotel Fund given Jakepay the Hotel Fund given Jakes popularity from the show. Under this scenario, it is s popularity from the show. Under this scenario,
it is
proposed that La Porte residents would pay a reduced admission from nonproposed that La Porte residents would pay a reduced admission from non--La Porte residents. La Porte residents.
Mardi Gras on Main StreetMardi Gras on Main Street-- $25,000: Staff is proposing a Mardi Gras on Main Street event. The $25,000: Staff is proposing a Mardi Gras on Main Street event.
The
oneone--day event would feature music, food vendors highlighting Main Street restaurants and other day event would feature music, food vendors highlighting Main Street restaurants and
other
restaurants in La Porte, and other activities. restaurants in La Porte, and other activities. The budget was developed based on discussions with The budget was developed based on discussions
with
City of Kerrville that hosts a similar type event each year. Staff is proposing to host this event the City of Kerrville that hosts a similar type event each year. Staff is proposing
to host this event the
week after Mardi Gras. week after Mardi Gras.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Provide direction on the proposed budget items for the FY 2015 budget.Provide direction on the proposed budget items for the FY 2015 budget.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
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8. (a)Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Councilmember Engelken
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10.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 15, 2014Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 15, 2014
Memorial Day Observed, Monday, May 26, 2014Memorial Day Observed, Monday, May 26, 2014
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, June 9, 2014La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, June 9, 2014
City Council Meeting, Monday, June 9, 2014City Council Meeting, Monday, June 9, 2014
City Council Meeting, Monday, June 23, 2014City Council Meeting, Monday, June 23, 2014
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
11.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS
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 or existing policies or existing policies Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Councilmembers Leonard,
Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen,
Martin, Moser, Kaminski,
Zemanek and Mayor RigbyZemanek 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 551.072 Texas Government Code Section 551.072 -- Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange,
lease or
value of real property: Discuss contract of sale for former Parks and Wildlife Buildingvalue of real property: Discuss contract of sale for former Parks and Wildlife Building
Texas Government Code Section 551.07 Texas Government Code Section 551.07 -- Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease
or
value of real property: Discuss appraisal, purchase offer for City Airport Propertyvalue of real property: Discuss appraisal, purchase offer for City Airport Property
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: Corby Alexander, City Manageror employee: Corby Alexander, City Manageror employee: Corby Alexander, City Manageror employee: Corby Alexander, City Manager
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
13.RECONVENERECONVENE
session. session.
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