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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-09-14 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 June 9, 2014, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held June 9, 2014, beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action. 1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER 2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION––The invocation will be given by Windell Gill, First Baptist Church of La Porte.The invocation will be given by Windell Gill, First Baptist Church of La Porte.   3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE––The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Chuck Engelken.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Chuck Engelken.   4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONS (a)Presentation Presentation -- Administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Danny Earp, Administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Danny Earp, District 1 District 1 -- State Representative John Davis; State Representative John Davis; Administer the Oath of Office to reAdminister the Oath of Office to re--elected Councilmembers Mike Clausen, District 6, and elected Councilmembers Mike Clausen, District 6, and Dottie Kaminski, At Large B Dottie Kaminski, At Large B Dottie Kaminski, At Large B Dottie Kaminski, At Large B -- Judge Denise Mitrano Judge Denise Mitrano Judge Denise Mitrano Judge Denise Mitrano (b)Presentation Presentation -- 2014 Arbor Award from Trees for Houston (Parks and Recreation Department) 2014 Arbor Award from Trees for Houston (Parks and Recreation Department) -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby (c)Presentation Presentation -- 2014 Platinum Leadership Circle Award (City of La Porte) 2014 Platinum Leadership Circle Award (City of La Porte) -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby 5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.) 6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.) (a)Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting held on May 12, 2014, and the minutes of the special city council meeting held on May 19, held on May 12, 2014, and the minutes of the special city council meeting held on May 19, 2014 2014 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (b)Consider approval or other action ratifying Councilmember Zemanek's appointment of Wyatt Consider approval or other action ratifying Councilmember Zemanek's appointment of Wyatt Smith to fill vacancy in AtSmith to fill vacancy in At--Large A position, formerly held by Danny Earp, on the Planning and Large A position, formerly held by Danny Earp, on the Planning and Zoning Commission Zoning Commission -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (c)Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the execution by the Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the execution by the City of La Porte of an Industrial District Agreement with Orangewater, LLC City of La Porte of an Industrial District Agreement with Orangewater, LLC -- K. Powell K. Powell (d)Consider approval or other action regarding an agreement between the City of La Porte and Consider approval or other action regarding an agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of Morgan's Point for City Emergency 911 Dispatch, Animal Control and Jail Services, the City of Morgan's Point for City Emergency 911 Dispatch, Animal Control and Jail Services, Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services -- K. Adcox K. Adcox (e)(e)Consider approval or other action appointing Stefan Happ to the La Porte Police Reserve Consider approval or other action appointing Stefan Happ to the La Porte Police Reserve Consider approval or other action appointing Stefan Happ to the La Porte Police Reserve Consider approval or other action appointing Stefan Happ to the La Porte Police Reserve Force Force -- K. Adcox K. Adcox 7.AUTHORIZATIONSAUTHORIZATIONS (a)Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance appointing a member of the City Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance appointing a member of the City Council to serve as Mayor ProCouncil to serve as Mayor Pro--Tem of the City of La Porte, Texas, for the period June 1, 2014, Tem of the City of La Porte, Texas, for the period June 1, 2014, through May 31, 2015 through May 31, 2015 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (b)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 Board of Adjustment Alternate Position 2 Board of Adjustment Alternate Position 2 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (c)Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Harris County related to applications to the U. S. amendment to the Agreement with Harris County related to applications to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding the Community Development Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding the Community Development Block Grant and the Home Investment Partnership programs Block Grant and the Home Investment Partnership programs -- T. Tietjens T. Tietjens 8.PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCESPUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a)Public Hearing to receive comments regarding approval or denial for the request from Public Hearing to receive comments regarding approval or denial for the request from Education Media Foundation to issue private actvity tax exempt bonds Education Media Foundation to issue private actvity tax exempt bonds -- C. Alexander C. Alexander (b)Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance giving applicable elected Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance giving applicable elected representative approval in connection with the issuance of private activity tax exempt representative approval in connection with the issuance of private activity tax exempt obligations by the Public Finance Authority obligations by the Public Finance Authority -- C. Alexander C. Alexander 9.DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTIONDISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a)Discussion or other action regarding proposed budget items for the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Discussion or other action regarding proposed budget items for the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget - T. LeachT. Leach (b)(b)Discussion or other action regarding an appointment to fill vacancy left by former Discussion or other action regarding an appointment to fill vacancy left by former Discussion or other action regarding an appointment to fill vacancy left by former Discussion or other action regarding an appointment to fill vacancy left by former councilmember Mike Mosteit as City Representative to the Bay Area Houston Economic councilmember Mike Mosteit as City Representative to the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Partnership -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (c)Discussion or other action regarding an appointment to fill vacancy left by former Discussion or other action regarding an appointment to fill vacancy left by former councilmember Mike Mosteit as Chairman of the Drainage and Flooding Committee councilmember Mike Mosteit as Chairman of the Drainage and Flooding Committee - P. FogartyFogarty 10.REPORTSREPORTS (a)Receive Report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Receive Report of La Porte Development Corporation Board -- Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken 11.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS •La Porte Redevelopment Authority/La Porte Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One Meeting, La Porte Redevelopment Authority/La Porte Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One Meeting, Wednesday, June 11, 2014Wednesday, June 11, 2014 •Planning and Development Department Workshop Planning and Development Department Workshop How to Develop in La PorteHow to Develop in La Porte, Thursday, June 12, 2014June 12, 2014 •Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 19, 2014Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 19, 2014 •City Council Meeting, Monday, June 23, 2014City Council Meeting, Monday, June 23, 2014 12.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies or existing policies ––Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, Martin , Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, Martin , Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Mayor RigbyLeonard and Mayor Rigby   13.13.ADJOURNADJOURNADJOURNADJOURN 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 June 9, 2014, agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall I certify that a copy of the June 9, 2014, agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on June 3, 2014 .bulletin board on June 3, 2014 . Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item June 9, 2014 June 9, 2014 1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER 2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION––The invocation will be given by Windell Gill, First Baptist Church of La Porte.The invocation will be given by Windell Gill, First Baptist Church of La Porte.   3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE––The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Chuck Engelken.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Chuck Engelken.   4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONS (a)Presentation Presentation -- Administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Danny Earp, Administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Danny Earp, District 1 District 1 -- State Representative John Davis; State Representative John Davis; Administer the Oath of Office to reAdminister the Oath of Office to re--elected Councilmembers Mike Clausen, District 6, and elected Councilmembers Mike Clausen, District 6, and Dottie Kaminski, At Large B Dottie Kaminski, At Large B -- Judge Denise Mitrano Judge Denise Mitrano (b)Presentation Presentation -- 2014 Arbor Award from Trees for Houston (Parks and Recreation Department) 2014 Arbor Award from Trees for Houston (Parks and Recreation Department) -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby (c)Presentation Presentation -- 2014 Platinum Leadership Circle Award (City of La Porte) 2014 Platinum Leadership Circle Award (City of La Porte) -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby 5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.) ****************************************************************** ****************************************************************** Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item June 9, 2014 June 9, 2014 6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.) (a)Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting held on May 12, 2014, and the minutes of the special city council meeting held on May 19, held on May 12, 2014, and the minutes of the special city council meeting held on May 19, 2014 2014 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (b)Consider approval or other action ratifying Councilmember Zemanek's appointment of Wyatt Consider approval or other action ratifying Councilmember Zemanek's appointment of Wyatt Smith to fill vacancy in AtSmith to fill vacancy in At--Large A position, formerly held by Danny Earp, on the Planning and Large A position, formerly held by Danny Earp, on the Planning and Zoning Commission Zoning Commission -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (c)Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the execution by the Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the execution by the City of La Porte of an Industrial District Agreement with Orangewater, LLC City of La Porte of an Industrial District Agreement with Orangewater, LLC -- K. Powell K. Powell (d)Consider approval or other action regarding an agreement between the City of La Porte and Consider approval or other action regarding an agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of Morgan's Point for City Emergency 911 Dispatch, Animal Control and Jail Services, the City of Morgan's Point for City Emergency 911 Dispatch, Animal Control and Jail Services, Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services -- K. Adcox K. Adcox (e)Consider approval or other action appointing Stefan Happ to the La Porte Police Reserve Consider approval or other action appointing Stefan Happ to the La Porte Police Reserve Force Force -- K. Adcox K. Adcox ****************************************************************** ****************************************************************** 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 MAY 12, 2014 Monday, May 12, 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, Engelken, Zemanek, Moser and Martin. Council absent: Councilmember Leonard. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Shane Klinkerman, First Assembly of God Church. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Louis Rigby. 4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS (a) Recognitions Employees of the First Quarter Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby recognized Lieutenant Tammy McBeath and Detective Danny Jones as Employees of the First Quarter. (b) Proclamation Russell Ybarra Day Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby presented Russell Ybarra with a proclamation. (c) Proclamation Emergency Medical Services Week Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby presented the Emergency Medical Services Week proclamation to Chief Ray Nolen and the Emergency Medical Services Department. 5.PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) Randa Childers, 10614 North Avenue L, addressed Council with concerns of construction debris at the Lomax Rodeo Arena and requested advice on how to get the facility ready for a barrel racing rental for a six day event. Ms. Childers also thanked Council for the renovations at Lomax Arena. 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.) 18 Page of May 12, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes (a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the special city council meeting held on April 12, 2014 and the minutes of the regular city council meeting held on April 28, 2014. P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action ratifying 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 May 24. P. Fogarty (c) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of certain tax delinquent property located in Block 15, Town of La Porte K. Powell (d) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Constable of Harris County to hold a second public sale of property acquired through tax foreclosure K. Powell (e) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution 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 Habitat for Humanity, for the purpose of providing construction sites for two affordable homes T. Tietjens (f) Consider approval or other action amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget to include an expenditure of $15,000.00 for Whelen Tower repair and maintenance J. Suggs Councilmember Clausen moved to approve the Consent Agenda pursuant to staff recommendations. MOTION PASSED. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Engelken, Zemanek, Kaminski, Mosteit, Moser and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Leonard Prior to Council vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of the following ordinance: Ordinance 2014-3518: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF LOTS 19 AND 20 OF BLOCK 71, BAYFRONT TO LA PORTE, AND LOTS 14 AND 15 OF BLOCK 127, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO LA PORTE CHAPTER, BAY AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 7. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances to enact local amendments to the International Residential Code and International Building Code, related to wind design speed rating for residential structures B. Eng City Engineer Bob Eng presented a summary. Mayor Rigby questioned whether the amendment is going to cost more money to build a home. City Engineer Bob Eng responded no. 28 Page of May 12, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the amendment will be clear to contractors. Mr. Eng responded yes. Councilmember Zemanek questioned the protection of the homes being built at Lakes of Fairmont Green. Mr. Eng responded he is not sure, but he said they are probably using the 2009 formulas. Councilmember Martin questioned if a citizen would be grandfathered if a home was originally built to the 2012 standards and later the citizen decides to renovate or add on to the home. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens responded an addition will be held to the new standards. Councilmember Moser moved to amend Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances to enact local amendments to the International Residential Code and International Building Code related to wind design speed rating for residential structures as recommended by Staff. Mayor Rigby seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek, Mosteit and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Leonard Ordinance 2014-3519: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, RELATING TO WIND DESIGN SPEED RATING FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANER AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINDED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an appointment to fill the vacancy in the Zoning Board of Adjustment Alternate Position 1 P. Fogarty City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented summary. Councilmember Moser moved to appoint Nettie Warren to fill the vacancy in the Zoning Board of MOTION PASSED. Adjustment Alternate Position 1. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek, Mosteit and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Leonard Council directed Staff to place an item on a future agenda to fill the vacancy in the Zoning Board of Adjustment Alternate Position 2. 8. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding funding studies for the Ike Dike C. Alexander City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary and advised surrounding cities are contributing funding for the Ike Dike studies from anywhere between $1,000.00 - $250,000.00. Councilmember Moser commented the City should contribute funding. 38 Page of May 12, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Engelken questioned if the City had visited with Houston-Galveston Area Council on their position on the Ike Dike studies and suggested staff approach FEMA for contributions. Councilmember Martin questioned City Manager Alexander if there is a designated fund should the City decided to contribute. Mr. Alexander responded a contribution of $10,000 or below would come from the General Fund. Councilmember Martin commented he is in favor of contributing. Mayor Rigby agreed with both Councilmembers Martin and Engelken and commented he wants a caveat in that the City would be reimbursed its contributed amount if the project is fully funded by other agencies. 48 Page of May 12, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Moser moved to contribute $10,000.00 toward the Ike Dike studies with a caveat for MOTION PASSED. reimbursement as suggested. Councilmember Martin seconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek, Mosteit and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Leonard (b) Discussion or other action regarding proposed budget items for the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Regarding Safe Sidewalk Program Phasing, Mayor Rigby questioned if there are sufficient funds for the Safe Sidewalk Program or will it go into reserves. City Manager Corby Alexander responded yes, it will go into reserves. Councilmember Zemanek commented the Water Department needs are more important than a sidewalk. Regarding Council Chamber Improvements, Councilmember Martin commented he would be in favor of improvements for individuals in the audience vs. improvements to the dais. Councilmember Zemanek commented Council Chambers, as is, is sufficient in his eyes. Councilmember Martin suggested moving forward with cameras and TV monitors to enhance audience experience. City Manager Corby Alexander advised the total cost for improvements is $57,000.00, excluding new chairs. Council directed staff to come back to Council with chairs included in a renovation budget. Regarding Tourism Initiatives, Mayor Rigby commented Jake Worthington may not be available for a concert, but he would be a popular event. Council directed staff to continue looking at a Jake Worthington Concert and Mardi Gras on Main Street events. 9. REPORTS (a) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report from the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting which was held prior to the Council meeting. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive report from City Manager Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 15, 2014 Memorial Day Observed, Monday, May 26, 2014 Page 5 of 8 May 12, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, June 9, 2014 City Council Meeting, Monday, June 9, 2014 City Council Meeting, Monday June 23, 2014 the Gates the next following morning and advised he will follow-up with Ms. Childers concerns regarding the Lomax Rodeo Arena. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies Councilmembers, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Engelken congratulated the employees of the First Quarter, Russell Ybarra for all his good works in the City, and the Emergency Medical Services Department for receiving proclamations, La Porte Independent School District for the passing of the Bond Election, Phillip Hoot for being elected to Trustee, Position 3, Councilmembers Clausen and Kaminski for being re-elected and thanked Councilmember Mosteit for his years of service to the City; Councilmember Mosteit recognized the City employees on their recognitions tonight during the meeting, thanked all the City employees, present and former mayors and councilmembers and citizens in La Porte; Councilmember Clausen congratulated the employees of the First Quarter, Russell Ybarra, and the Emergency Medical Services Department for receiving proclamations and thanked Councilmember Mosteit for his services to the City; Councilmember Martin congratulated Danny Earp and Phillip Hoot on their election win, congratulated the employees of the First Quarter, Russell Ybarra and the Emergency Medical Services Department for receiving proclamations, thanked City Secretary Patrice Fogarty and her staff for conducting the election and Recreation Therapist Jeff Brown for his hard work and the nice Special Olympics Banquet he attended, and commented it was a pleasure to serve with Councilmember Mosteit and wished him the best; Councilmember Moser thanked Councilmember Mosteit for his years of services, congratulated the employees of the First Quarter, Russell Ybarra and the Emergency Medical Services Department for receiving proclamations; Councilmember Kaminski thanked Councilmember Mosteit for being wonderful to work with; Councilmember Zemanek extended recognitions to employees of the First Quarter, Russell Ybarra and the Emergency Medical Services Department for receiving proclamations, commented it was a pleasure to serve with Councilmember Mosteit, wished him the best and also commented he looks forward to working with Danny Earp in the future; and Mayor Rigby commended Lieutenant Tammy McBeath and Detective Danny Jones for their dedication of a conviction to a cold case homicide in La Porte, thanked Russell Ybarra for his continuous contributions to the City and the Emergency Medical Services Department for their hard work, thanked Councilmember Mosteit for 12 years of service and his wife, Carol Mosteit, for allowing her husband to serve the community. Mayor Rigby also congratulated Danny Earp and Phillip Hoot on their win. 12.EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City 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 Code, including, but not limited to, the following: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: Discuss contract of sale for former Parks and Wildlife Building Page 6 of 8 May 12, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: Discuss appraisal, purchase offer for City Airport Property. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Corby Alexander, City Manager. City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 7:31 p.m. to consult with Attorney to discuss contract of sale for former Parks and Wildlife Building and deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Corby Alexander, City Manager. Regarding the executive session pertaining to Section 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: Discuss appraisal, purchase offer for City Airport Property, this item was removed from discussion by the City Manager. 13. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive session. Council reconvened into the regular Council meeting at 8:10 p.m. Regarding the executive session pertaining to Section 551.072, Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: Discuss contract of sale for former Parks and Wildlife Building, Council received a report from the City Manager. Councilmember Moser moved to extend the current agreement with Leopard Realty until June 30, 2014, at which time closing must have happened. If not, the property will be placed back on the market; and MOTION PASSED. earnest money will not be returned. Councilmember Martin seconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek, Mosteit and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Leonard Regarding the executive session pertaining to Section 551.072, Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: Discuss appraisal, purchase offer for City Airport Property, this item was removed from discussion by the City Manager. Regarding executive session pertaining to Section 551.074Personnel Matters: Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Corby Alexander, City Manager, Council received information regarding the audit of Public Works and the APWA recommendation of the self audit. Council directed staff to continue looking for an outside agent to review the audit. 14. ADJOURN There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. MOTION PASSED Councilmember Zemanek seconded. . _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary 78 Page of May 12, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes Passed and approved on June 9, 2014. ________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby 88 Page of May 12, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes 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 MAY 19, 2014 Monday, May 19, 2014, The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a special meeting on at the City Hall 5:00 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 5:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Engelken. Members of Council absent: Councilmembers Mosteit, Clausen, Martin and Moser. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, Assistant City Manager Traci Leach and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. CANVASS OF 2014 GENERAL ELECTION Considerapproval or other action regarding an Ordinance declaring the results of the General Election Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby brought forward the ordinance to canvass the 2014 general election. Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Ordinance declaring the results of the General MOTION PASSED. Election. Councilmember Leonard seconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek and Leonard Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Mosteit, Clausen, Martin and Moser Ordinance 2014-3520: Prior to final vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON MAY 10, 2014, FOR THE ELECTION TO THE POSITION OF COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 1; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 3. CANVASS OF 2014 SPECIAL ELECTION Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance declaring the results of the Special Election Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby brought forward the ordinance to canvass the 2014 special election. Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Ordinance declaring the results of the Special MOTION PASSED. Election. Councilmember Leonard seconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek and Leonard Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Mosteit, Clausen, Martin and Moser 12 Page of May 19, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes Ordinance 2014-3521: Prior to final vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON MAY 10, 2014, TO TAX IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AT THE RATE OF ONE-FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT TO CONTINUE PROVIDING REVENUE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MUNICIPAL STREETS MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) There were no public comments. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive report from City Manager Memorial Day Observed, Monday, May 26, 2014 There were no additional reports. 6. 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 Councilmember Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Kaminski commented she attended the Rotary function and the La Porte Police Officers Association Crawfish Boil; both were very nice events. Councilmember Leonard asked everyone to vote for Jake Worthington on The Voice. 7. ADJOURN There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:03 p.m. MOTION PASSED Councilmember Zemanek seconded. . _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on June 9, 2014. ________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby Page 2 of 2 May 19, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM June 9, 2014June 9, 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 There is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission because newly elected Councilmember Danny Earp There is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission because newly elected Councilmember Danny Earp has resigned.  The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of nine members, with each councilmember having an opportunity The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of nine members, with each councilmember having an opportunity to appoint someone to the Commissionto appoint someone to the CommissionAll members are required to be resident citizens and qualified voters of All members are required to be resident citizens and qualified voters of .  .  the city. The term of the six members from the six council districts shall coincide with the term of office of the the city. The term of the six members from the six council districts shall coincide with the term of office of the councilperson for the said district. The term of office for each atcouncilperson for the said district. The term of office for each at--large member shall coincide with the term of large member shall coincide with the term of office of Councilperson Atoffice of Councilperson At--Large A and Councilperson AtLarge A and Councilperson At--Large B, respectively. The term of office for the Large B, respectively. The term of office for the chairman shall coincide with the term of office of the mayor of the city. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired chairman shall coincide with the term of office of the mayor of the city. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose position becomes vacant for any cause in the same manner as the original term of any member whose position becomes vacant for any cause in the same manner as the original appointment was made.appointment was made.appointment was made.appointment was made. Each district member who is appointed shall be a resident of the district from which he or she is appointed at the Each district member who is appointed shall be a resident of the district from which he or she is appointed at the time of his appointment and continuously throughout his/her tenure in office.time of his appointment and continuously throughout his/her tenure in office.  Councilmember Earp was the appointee of Councilmember Zemanek.  Since the term of each member terminates  Councilmember Earp was the appointee of Councilmember Zemanek.  Since the term of each member terminates on August 30 of the year in which the appointing councilmemberon August 30 of the year in which the appointing councilmember’’s term expires, the threes term expires, the three--year term of this year term of this vacancy expires August 30, 2016.vacancy expires August 30, 2016.  Councilmember Zemanek has the opportunity to make an appointment to fill the vacancy, and has appointed  Councilmember Zemanek has the opportunity to make an appointment to fill the vacancy, and has appointed Wyatt Smith. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:  Consider ratifying Councilmember Zemanek Consider ratifying Councilmember Zemanek’’s appointment of Wyatt Smith to fill the vacancy in the At Large A s appointment of Wyatt Smith to fill the vacancy in the At Large A position on the Planning and Zoning Commission. position on the Planning and Zoning Commission.    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 June 9, 2014June 9, 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. Ordinance1. Ordinance 2. Industrial District Agreement2. Industrial District Agreement SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS The City and Industry have agreed to renew the provisions of the Industrial District Agreement for a twelve year The City and Industry have agreed to renew the provisions of the Industrial District Agreement for a twelve year period.  The current agreements will expire on December 31, 2019, the common date for the Battleground and period.  The current agreements will expire on December 31, 2019, the common date for the Battleground and Bayport Industrial Districts.Bayport Industrial Districts.  Orangewater LLC has requested to execute an Industrial District Agreement with the City of La Porte.  Property  Orangewater LLC has requested to execute an Industrial District Agreement with the City of La Porte.  Property is being split out of 2007is being split out of 2007--IDAIDA--119 119 ––Seawater.Seawater.  Staff recommends City Council authorize the execution of Industrial District Agreement with Orangewater LLC Staff recommends City Council authorize the execution of Industrial District Agreement with Orangewater LLC   Ordinance No. 2007Ordinance No. 2007--IDAIDA--134                      Orangewater LLC 134                      Orangewater LLC   Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval or other action of the ordinance 2007Consider approval or other action of the ordinance 2007--IDAIDA--134 authorizing the execution by the City of La 134 authorizing the execution by the City of La Porte of Industrial District Agreements listed above.Porte of Industrial District Agreements listed above. 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 June 9, 2014June 9, 2014AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/A N/A Ken Adcox Ken Adcox Source of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By: Account Number:Account Number: Police Police Department: Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Other: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO Attachments :Attachments : 1. Agreement1. Agreement SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS This agreement allows the City of La Porte to charge reasonable and customary charges and fees for City This agreement allows the City of La Porte to charge reasonable and customary charges and fees for City Emergency 911 Dispatch, Animal Control and Jail services, Fire Protection, and Emergency Medical Services Emergency 911 Dispatch, Animal Control and Jail services, Fire Protection, and Emergency Medical Services provided.  The agreement has been updated to include upprovided.  The agreement has been updated to include up--toto--date costs upon which to base the per capita share date costs upon which to base the per capita share and now includes animal control services.  In consideration for the services provided by the City of La Porte, the and now includes animal control services.  In consideration for the services provided by the City of La Porte, the City of MorganCity of Morgan’’s Point will pay a total monthly service fee of $6,546.00. This amount represents the pers Point will pay a total monthly service fee of $6,546.00. This amount represents the per--capital capital share of costs for Morganshare of costs for Morgan’’s Point, based on the City of La Portes Point, based on the City of La Porte’’s total cost of maintaining a Municipal Jail, 911 s total cost of maintaining a Municipal Jail, 911 Dispatch Center, Fire Department, Animal Control, and Emergency Medical Services Division. Dispatch Center, Fire Department, Animal Control, and Emergency Medical Services Division.   The agreement will be in effect for the term of three years (October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017), with a  The agreement will be in effect for the term of three years (October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017), with a cancellation clause allowing either party to withdraw from the contract upon onecancellation clause allowing either party to withdraw from the contract upon one--hundredhundred--twenty (120) days twenty (120) days cancellation clause allowing either party to withdraw from the contract upon onecancellation clause allowing either party to withdraw from the contract upon onetwenty (120) days twenty (120) days written notice to the other party.written notice to the other party. written notice to the other party.written notice to the other party. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval of an agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of MorganConsider approval of an agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of Morgan’’s Point for City s Point for City Emergency 911 Dispatch, Animal Control and Jail services, Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.Emergency 911 Dispatch, Animal Control and Jail services, Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services. 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 June 9, 2014June 9, 2014AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/A N/A K. Adcox K. Adcox Source of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By: Account Number:Account Number: Police Police 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 Article III, Section 54Article III, Section 54--61 of the Code of Ordinances and the Texas Government Code, Section 341.012, both 61 of the Code of Ordinances and the Texas Government Code, Section 341.012, both entitled “Police Reserve ForcePolice Reserve Force””, , require that persons appointed by the Chief of Police as reserve police officers require that persons appointed by the Chief of Police as reserve police officers must be approved by City Council before he/she may carry a weapon or otherwise act as a peace officer.must be approved by City Council before he/she may carry a weapon or otherwise act as a peace officer. The Department is requesting that City Council approve the appointment of Stefan Happ to the Police Reserve The Department is requesting that City Council approve the appointment of Stefan Happ to the Police Reserve Force.  Mr. Happ is currently a licensed Texas Peace Officer and has passed all required screenings and Force.  Mr. Happ is currently a licensed Texas Peace Officer and has passed all required screenings and interviews for a Reserve Officer appointment.interviews for a Reserve Officer appointment. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval or other action appointing Stefan Happ to the La Porte Police Reserve Force.Consider approval or other action appointing Stefan Happ to the La Porte Police Reserve Force. 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 June 9, 2014June 9, 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 : 1. Ordinance1. Ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Section 2.08 of the City Charter provides that at the first meeting of Council after canvassing the general election Section 2.08 of the City Charter provides that at the first meeting of Council after canvassing the general election and any run-off election, City Council shall select one of its members to serve as mayor pro tem for a oneoff election, City Council shall select one of its members to serve as mayor pro tem for a one--year year term or until a successor is appointed and has qualified.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor or in the case term or until a successor is appointed and has qualified.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor or in the case of his absence or disability, the mayor pro tem shall act as mayor until a successor is elected and has qualified or of his absence or disability, the mayor pro tem shall act as mayor until a successor is elected and has qualified or until the mayor is again able to assume his duties of office.until the mayor is again able to assume his duties of office.   Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval or other action to adopt an ordinance appointing a Mayor ProConsider approval or other action to adopt an ordinance appointing a Mayor Pro--Tem. Tem.  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 June 9, 2014June 9, 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 Sherman Moore tendered his resignation as Alternate 1 on the Zoning Board of Adjustment; and at the May 12, Sherman Moore tendered his resignation as Alternate 1 on the Zoning Board of Adjustment; and at the May 12, 2014, Council meeting, Council moved Alternate 2 Nettie Warren up to the Alternate 1 position.  There is now a 2014, Council meeting, Council moved Alternate 2 Nettie Warren up to the Alternate 1 position.  There is now a vacancy in the Alternate 2 position. vacancy in the Alternate 2 position.  The Board of Adjustment consists of five regular members and two alternates who are citizens of the city and The Board of Adjustment consists of five regular members and two alternates who are citizens of the city and who are not a member of the city council or the city planning and zoning commission, each to be appointed by the who are not a member 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 by cause by the appointing authority upon written charges City Council for a term of three years and removable by cause by the appointing authority upon written charges and after a public hearing.and after a public hearing. 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 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.  The ZBOA Alternate 2 term ends August 31, 2014.  Therefore, this will come before you again later on in the The ZBOA Alternate 2 term ends August 31, 2014.  Therefore, this will come before you again later on in the summer when we bring you an item for all appointments/reappointments of board members with expiring terms of summer when we bring you an item for all appointments/reappointments of board members with expiring terms of 08/31/14.  Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Councilmember Tommy Moser has nominated Doug Martin, and Mr. Martin agrees to serve.  The question was Councilmember Tommy Moser has nominated Doug Martin, and Mr. Martin agrees to serve.  The question was asked whether there would be a conflict if Mr. Martin serves on the ZBOA while Mrs. Martin serves on the P&Z asked whether there would be a conflict if Mr. Martin serves on the ZBOA while Mrs. Martin serves on the P&Z Commission.  Legal advice is there is no conflict.  Those are two separate boards.  The P&Z Commission makes Commission.  Legal advice is there is no conflict.  Those are two separate boards.  The P&Z Commission makes recommendations to Council; the only recourse for appealing a decision by the ZBOA is through the court recommendations to Council; the only recourse for appealing a decision by the ZBOA is through the court system.   Consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the ZBOA Alternate Position 2.  Consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the ZBOA Alternate Position 2.  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 June 9, 2014June 9, 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. Letter from Harris County Dated May 12, 1. Letter from Harris County Dated May 12, 2014 2. Proposed Amendment to Agreement2. Proposed Amendment to Agreement 3. Existing Agreement with Amendment3. Existing Agreement with Amendment 4. Ordinance4. Ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS The City has an agreement with Harris County to participate in a consortium of municipalities and Harris County The City has an agreement with Harris County to participate in a consortium of municipalities and Harris County to pool their eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of to pool their eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  This method of pooling populations allows for a larger pool of money in Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  This method of pooling populations allows for a larger pool of money in the consortium than any one city could qualify to receive.  That in turn allows for each city to compete for funding the consortium than any one city could qualify to receive.  That in turn allows for each city to compete for funding of projects with a smaller pool of competitors.of projects with a smaller pool of competitors.  Per the 2014 HUD appropriation bill, Harris County is required to amend its cooperative agreements to reflect  Per the 2014 HUD appropriation bill, Harris County is required to amend its cooperative agreements to reflect new requirements regarding CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership funding.  To summarize, the amendment new requirements regarding CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership funding.  To summarize, the amendment now being requested prohibits the City from selling, trading, or otherwise transferring funds to another city that now being requested prohibits the City from selling, trading, or otherwise transferring funds to another city that now being requested prohibits the City from selling, trading, or otherwise transferring funds to another city that now being requested prohibits the City from selling, trading, or otherwise transferring funds to another city that receives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits, or nonreceives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits, or non--Federal considerations.  The City must Federal considerations.  The City must receives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits, or nonreceives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits, or non--Federal considerations.  The City must Federal considerations.  The City must continue to use the funds for such activities eligible under title I of the Act.continue to use the funds for such activities eligible under title I of the Act. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval or other action of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Consider approval or other action of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Harris County related to applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Agreement with Harris County related to applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding for the Community Development Block Grant and the Home Investment Partnership programs.for funding for the Community Development Block Grant and the Home Investment Partnership programs. 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 June 9, 2014June 9, 2014AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/A N/A Corby D. Alexander Corby D. 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 Local radio station Air One/KLocal radio station Air One/K--Love is owned and operated by Education Media Foundation.  Federal law permits Love is owned and operated by Education Media Foundation.  Federal law permits non-profit corporations like Education Media Foundation to issue tax exempt bonds with the approval of the profit corporations like Education Media Foundation to issue tax exempt bonds with the approval of the relevant governmental entity having jurisdiction.  The FCC license for Air One/Krelevant governmental entity having jurisdiction.  The FCC license for Air One/K--love has been assigned to the love has been assigned to the City of La Porte giving the City jurisdiction in this matter.City of La Porte giving the City jurisdiction in this matter.  Consquently, we have been presented with a request from Education Media Foundation to conduct a public  Consquently, we have been presented with a request from Education Media Foundation to conduct a public hearing and to grant approval to issue the corresponding bonds for the radio station.  The City typically uses hearing and to grant approval to issue the corresponding bonds for the radio station.  The City typically uses Andrews Kurth, LLP for all matters concerning bond issuance.  Both Andrews Kurth and the Assistant City Andrews Kurth, LLP for all matters concerning bond issuance.  Both Andrews Kurth and the Assistant City Attorney have reviewed the request and federal law governing this issue.  Both agree that should Council grant Attorney have reviewed the request and federal law governing this issue.  Both agree that should Council grant the requested approval there would be no financial liability to the City of La Porte.the requested approval there would be no financial liability to the City of La Porte. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Conduct Public Hearing and approve or deny Education Media FoundationConduct Public Hearing and approve or deny Education Media Foundation’’s request to issue private activity tax s request to issue private activity tax exempt bonds. 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 June 9, 2014June 9, 2014AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/A N/A Corby D. Alexander Corby D. 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 : 1. Ordinance1. Ordinance 2. Request from Education Media Foundation2. Request from Education Media Foundation 3. Email from Bond Counsel3. Email from Bond Counsel SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Local radio station Air One/KLocal radio station Air One/K--Love is owned and operated by Education Media Foundation.  Federal law permits Love is owned and operated by Education Media Foundation.  Federal law permits non-profit corporations like Education Media Foundation to issue private activity tax exempt bonds with the profit corporations like Education Media Foundation to issue private activity tax exempt bonds with the approval of the relevant governmental entity having jurisdiction.  The FCC license for Air One/Kapproval of the relevant governmental entity having jurisdiction.  The FCC license for Air One/K--love has been love has been assigned to the City of La Porte giving the City jurisdiction in this matter.assigned to the City of La Porte giving the City jurisdiction in this matter.  Consquently, we have been presented with a request from Education Media Foundation to conduct a public  Consquently, we have been presented with a request from Education Media Foundation to conduct a public hearing and to grant approval to issue the corresponding bonds for the radio station.  The City typically uses hearing and to grant approval to issue the corresponding bonds for the radio station.  The City typically uses Andrews Kurth, LLP for all matters concerning bond issuance.  Both Andrews Kurth and the Assistant City Andrews Kurth, LLP for all matters concerning bond issuance.  Both Andrews Kurth and the Assistant City Attorney have reviewed the request and federal law governing this issue.  Both agree that should Council grant Attorney have reviewed the request and federal law governing this issue.  Both agree that should Council grant the requested approval there would be no financial liability to the City of La Porte.the requested approval there would be no financial liability to the City of La Porte. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Conduct Public Hearing and approve or deny Education Media FoundationConduct Public Hearing and approve or deny Education Media Foundation’’s request to issue private activity tax s request to issue private activity tax exempt bonds. Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate White, Margo \[MargoWhite@andrewskurth.com\]White, Margo \[MargoWhite@andrewskurth.com\] From:From:                                                                                  Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:04 AMWednesday, February 12, 2014 11:04 AM Sent:Sent:                                                                                      Dolby, MichaelDolby, Michael To:To:                                                                                              Alexander, CorbyAlexander, Corby Cc:Cc:                                                                                              RE: Educational Media Foundation RE: Educational Media Foundation --Public Hearing and Approval RequestPublic Hearing and Approval Request Subject:Subject:                                                                             Michael,Michael,    The transmittal letter accurately reflects the reasons for the approval and the liability and responsibility of The transmittal letter accurately reflects the reasons for the approval and the liability and responsibility of the City (i.e., none).the City (i.e., none).    Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (the relevant portion of which is excerpted below) requires Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (the relevant portion of which is excerpted below) requires certain approvals in connection with taxcertain approvals in connection with tax--exempt private activity bonds.  It is that approval requirement that exempt private activity bonds.  It is that approval requirement that the PFA is trying to satisfy.the PFA is trying to satisfy.    (f) Public approval required for private activity bonds(f) Public approval required for private activity bonds (1) In general(1) In general A private activity bond shall not be a qualified bond unless such bond A private activity bond shall not be a qualified bond unless such bond satisfies the requirements of paragraph (2)satisfies the requirements of paragraph (2).. (2) Public approval requirement(2) Public approval requirement (A) In general(A) In general A bond shall satisfy the requirements of this paragraph if such bond A bond shall satisfy the requirements of this paragraph if such bond is issued as a part of an issue which has been approved byis issued as a part of an issue which has been approved by—— (i) the governmental unit(i) the governmental unit—— (I) which issued such bond, or(I) which issued such bond, or(I) which issued such bond, or(I) which issued such bond, or (II) on behalf of which such bond was issued, (II) on behalf of which such bond was issued, andand (ii) each governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in (ii) each governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which any facility, with respect to which financing is to be provided which any facility, with respect to which financing is to be provided from the net proceeds of such issue, is located (except that if more from the net proceeds of such issue, is located (except that if more than 1 governmental unit within a State has jurisdiction over the than 1 governmental unit within a State has jurisdiction over the entire area within such State in which such facility is located, only 1 entire area within such State in which such facility is located, only 1 such unit need approve such issue).such unit need approve such issue). (B) Approval by a governmental unit(B) Approval by a governmental unit For purposes of subparagraph (A), an issue shall be treated as For purposes of subparagraph (A), an issue shall be treated as having been approved by any governmental unit if such issue is having been approved by any governmental unit if such issue is approvedapproved—— (i) by the applicable elected representative of such (i) by the applicable elected representative of such governmental unit after a public hearing following reasonable public governmental unit after a public hearing following reasonable public notice,notice, or or (ii) by voter referendum of such governmental unit.(ii) by voter referendum of such governmental unit. (C) Special rules for approval of facility(C) Special rules for approval of facility If there has been public approval under subparagraph (A) of the If there has been public approval under subparagraph (A) of the plan for financing a facility, such approval shall constitute approval under plan for financing a facility, such approval shall constitute approval under subparagraph (A) for any issuesubparagraph (A) for any issue—— (i) which is issued pursuant to such plan within 3 years after (i) which is issued pursuant to such plan within 3 years after the date of the 1st issue pursuant to the approval, andthe date of the 1st issue pursuant to the approval, and (ii) all or substantially all of the proceeds of which are to be (ii) all or substantially all of the proceeds of which are to be used to finance such facility or to refund previous financing under used to finance such facility or to refund previous financing under such plan.such plan. (D) Refunding bonds(D) Refunding bonds No approval under subparagraph (A) shall be necessary with No approval under subparagraph (A) shall be necessary with respect to any bond which is issued to refund (other than to advance respect to any bond which is issued to refund (other than to advance refund) a bond approved under subparagraph (A) (or treated as approved refund) a bond approved under subparagraph (A) (or treated as approved under subparagraph (C)) unless the average maturity date of the issue of under subparagraph (C)) unless the average maturity date of the issue of which the refunding bond is a part is later than the average maturity date which the refunding bond is a part is later than the average maturity date of the bonds to be refunded by such issue. For purposes of the preceding of the bonds to be refunded by such issue. For purposes of the preceding sentence, average maturity shall be determined in accordance with sentence, average maturity shall be determined in accordance with subsection (b)(2)(A).subsection (b)(2)(A). (E) Applicable elected representative(E) Applicable elected representative(E) Applicable elected representative(E) Applicable elected representative For purposes of this paragraphFor purposes of this paragraph—— (i) In general The term (i) In general The term ““applicable elected representativeapplicable elected representative”” means with respect to any governmental unitmeans with respect to any governmental unit—— (I) an elected legislative body of such unit, or(I) an elected legislative body of such unit, or (II) the chief elected executive officer,(II) the chief elected executive officer, the chief elected the chief elected State legal officer of the executive branch, or any other State legal officer of the executive branch, or any other elected official of such unit designated for purposes of this elected official of such unit designated for purposes of this paragraph by such chief elected executive officer or by State paragraph by such chief elected executive officer or by State law.law.                                       If the office of any elected official described in subclause (II)                                       If the office of any elected official described in subclause (II) is vacated and an individual is appointed by the chief elected executive officer of is vacated and an individual is appointed by the chief elected executive officer of the governmental unit and confirmed by the elected legislative body of such unit the governmental unit and confirmed by the elected legislative body of such unit (if any) to serve the remaining term of the elected official, the individual so (if any) to serve the remaining term of the elected official, the individual so appointed shall be treated as the elected official for such remaining term.appointed shall be treated as the elected official for such remaining term. (ii) No applicable elected representative (ii) No applicable elected representative If (but for this clause) a governmental unit has no applicable If (but for this clause) a governmental unit has no applicable elected representative, the applicable elected representative for elected representative, the applicable elected representative for purposes of clause (i) shall be the applicable elected representative purposes of clause (i) shall be the applicable elected representative of the governmental unitof the governmental unit—— (I) which is the next higher governmental unit with such (I) which is the next higher governmental unit with such a representative, anda representative, and (II) from which the authority of the governmental unit (II) from which the authority of the governmental unit with no such representative is derived.with no such representative is derived.    From:From: Dolby, Michael \[ Dolby, Michael \[mailto:DolbyM@laportetx.govmailto:DolbyM@laportetx.gov\] \] Sent:Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:14 AM Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:14 AM To:To: White, Margo White, Margo Cc:Cc: Alexander, Corby Alexander, Corby Subject:Subject: FW: Educational Media Foundation FW: Educational Media Foundation --Public Hearing and Approval RequestPublic Hearing and Approval Request Importance:Importance: High High    Margo,Margo,    I am not familiar with this requirement for our city to approve bonds for a local radio station.  Please I am not familiar with this requirement for our city to approve bonds for a local radio station.  Please advise as to our liability and responsibility advise as to our liability and responsibility    ThanksThanks       MichaelMichael    From:From: Alexander, Corby Alexander, Corby Sent:Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:04 AM Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:04 AM To:To: Dolby, Michael Dolby, Michael Subject:Subject: FW: Educational Media Foundation FW: Educational Media Foundation --Public Hearing and Approval RequestPublic Hearing and Approval Request    HereHere’’s the information that I mentioned this morning.s the information that I mentioned this morning.    From:From: Diana B. Silveira \[ Diana B. Silveira \[mailto:dsilveira@peckshaffer.commailto:dsilveira@peckshaffer.com\] \] Sent:Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:33 AM Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:33 AM To:To: City Manager Public E City Manager Public E--MailMail Subject:Subject: Educational Media Foundation Educational Media Foundation -- Public Hearing and Approval Request Public Hearing and Approval Request    Mr. Alexander,Mr. Alexander,    Per our conversation a short while ago, I have attached some correspondence describing the taxPer our conversation a short while ago, I have attached some correspondence describing the tax-- exempt financing I spoke with you about on the telephone. The call sign and frequency for the radio exempt financing I spoke with you about on the telephone. The call sign and frequency for the radio station is described on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website as KHJK, 103.7 FM, station is described on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website as KHJK, 103.7 FM, broadcast through either the Kbroadcast through either the K--LOVE Radio or Air1 Radio networks. You will notice in the attached LOVE Radio or Air1 Radio networks. You will notice in the attached documents that the maximum principal amount for the taxdocuments that the maximum principal amount for the tax--exempt bonds will be $30 million, but exempt bonds will be $30 million, but the portion of that total allocable to the License assigned by the FCC to La Porte and the radio the portion of that total allocable to the License assigned by the FCC to La Porte and the radio antenna for this station, which is located in Liberty County, is approximately $3,000,000. antenna for this station, which is located in Liberty County, is approximately $3,000,000.    It is mentioned in the correspondence and draft approval resolution, but I would like to reiterate It is mentioned in the correspondence and draft approval resolution, but I would like to reiterate that the repayment of these bonds will be the sole responsibility of Educational Media Foundation. that the repayment of these bonds will be the sole responsibility of Educational Media Foundation. No taxpayer dollars will be pledged or used to pay back the bonds, and the bonds will not be the No taxpayer dollars will be pledged or used to pay back the bonds, and the bonds will not be the debt of La Porte. Educational Media Foundation will cover the cost of the public notice that is debt of La Porte. Educational Media Foundation will cover the cost of the public notice that is required by the Internal Revenue Code, and will also cover any additional costs of La Porte that arise required by the Internal Revenue Code, and will also cover any additional costs of La Porte that arise in connection with holding the public hearing and considering the approval ordinance.in connection with holding the public hearing and considering the approval ordinance.    Please pass any and all of this information on to the City Council, and please feel free to contact me Please pass any and all of this information on to the City Council, and please feel free to contact me at any time to answer any questions you or they may have. In the meantime, I will contact at any time to answer any questions you or they may have. In the meantime, I will contact Educational Media Foundation to have someone call you about the Community of License aspect of Educational Media Foundation to have someone call you about the Community of License aspect of this radio license. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing back from you regarding this radio license. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing back from you regarding scheduling the public hearing.scheduling the public hearing.    Thank you,Thank you, DianaDiana       DIANA B. SILVEIRADIANA B. SILVEIRADIANA B. SILVEIRADIANA B. 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Andrews Kurth (Middle East) JLT is registered and licensed as a Free Zone company under the REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM June 9, 2014June 9, 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. Chair Samples1. Chair Samples SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS At the April 12, 2014 Council Retreat and at the May 12, 2014 meeting, Council requested additional information At the April 12, 2014 Council Retreat and at the May 12, 2014 meeting, Council requested additional information on several topics.  This agenda item will provide updated information based on the additional research completed on several topics.  This agenda item will provide updated information based on the additional research completed on the Council Chamber Renovation:on the Council Chamber Renovation: Council Chamber Menu of Improvements:  The improvements that may be possible for the Chambers 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 Fund. Council include the following options.  All improvements would be funded through the General Fund. Council requested information on replacement of the Council chairs and that information is provided below: requested information on replacement of the Council chairs and that information is provided below: New Council Chairs:  Between $4,500 and $11,508 depending upon the model chosen.  Staff New Council Chairs:  Between $4,500 and $11,508 depending upon the model chosen.  Staff contacted G & P Furniture and three sample chairs were brought over for testing.  A fourth option contacted G & P Furniture and three sample chairs were brought over for testing.  A fourth option was identified (full leather chair with logo embossed on head cushion). was identified (full leather chair with logo embossed on head cushion). New Dais:  $18,000 New Dais:  $18,000 New Dais:  $18,000 New Dais:  $18,000 New Paint:  $3,750 New Paint:  $3,750 OverOver--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 TVTV’’s facing Council to eliminate the small dais monitors:  $3,500 s facing Council to eliminate the small dais monitors:  $3,500 New Audience Seating:  $7,045 New Audience Seating:  $7,045 New Carpet:  $9,376 New Carpet:  $9,376 Staff was also asked to provide additional information regarding the Safe Sidewalk proposal.  Staff is continuing to Staff was also asked to provide additional information regarding the Safe Sidewalk proposal.  Staff is continuing to work with LPISD to generate the student data requested and will present the information at a subsequent Council work with LPISD to generate the student data requested and will present the information at a subsequent Council meeting. 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 Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM June 9, 2014June 9, 2014AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/A N/A P. Fogarty P. 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 There is a vacancy for a City Council representative to the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership due to the There is a vacancy for a City Council representative to the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership due to the vacancy left by former Councilmember Mike Mosteit.  Staff representative is Scott Livingston. vacancy left by former Councilmember Mike Mosteit.  Staff representative is Scott Livingston. The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has two La Porte members. The City Representatives serve as a The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has two La Porte members. The City Representatives serve as a liaison between the City of La Porte and Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and report activities back to liaison between the City of La Porte and Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and report activities back to the City Manager and/or Council.the City Manager and/or Council. There are no terms for either of the positions, and they are appointed by City Council.There are no terms for either of the positions, and they are appointed by City Council.   Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy for a City Council Representative to the Bay Area Houston Consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy for a City Council Representative to the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.Economic Partnership. 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 June 9, 2014June 9, 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 There is a Chairman vacancy on the Drainage and Flooding Committee due to the vacancy left by former There is a Chairman vacancy on the Drainage and Flooding Committee due to the vacancy left by former Councilmember Mike Mosteit.Councilmember Mike Mosteit. The Drainage and Flooding Committee consists of four members and one alternate position. Current members: The Drainage and Flooding Committee consists of four members and one alternate position. Current members: Mike Clausen, Chuck Engelken, Daryl Leonard and Alternate Jay Martin.  The committee reviews issues Mike Clausen, Chuck Engelken, Daryl Leonard and Alternate Jay Martin.  The committee reviews issues regarding drainage and flooding within the City of La Porte and provides Council with recommendations.regarding drainage and flooding within the City of La Porte and provides Council with recommendations. There are no terms for any positions, and they are appointed by City Council.There are no terms for any positions, and they are appointed by City Council.   Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the Chairman position.  If a current member of the Consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the Chairman position.  If a current member of the Committee moves to Chairman, considering appointing a replacement councilmember to the Committee.  Committee moves to Chairman, considering appointing a replacement councilmember to the Committee.  Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate Council Agenda Item June 9, 2014 10. (a) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Councilmember Engelken *********************************************************************************** Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item June 9, 2014 June 9, 2014 11.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS •La Porte Redevelopment Authority/La Porte Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One Meeting, La Porte Redevelopment Authority/La Porte Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One Meeting, Wednesday, June 11, 2014Wednesday, June 11, 2014 •Planning and Development Department Workshop Planning and Development Department Workshop How to Develop in La PorteHow to Develop in La Porte, Thursday, June 12, 2014June 12, 2014 •Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 19, 2014Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 19, 2014 •City Council Meeting, Monday, June 23, 2014City Council Meeting, Monday, June 23, 2014 12.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies or existing policies or existing policies or existing policies ––Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, Martin , Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, Martin , Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, Martin , Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, Martin , Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Mayor RigbyLeonard and Mayor Rigby   13.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 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). ****************************************************************** ******************************************************************