HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-16 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council
LOUIS R. RIGBYDARYL LEONARD
MayorCouncilmember District 3Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEKKRISTIN MARTIN
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
DANNY EARP
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 March 14, 2016, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held
March 14, 2016,
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 Michael Abportus, Congregation Benim Avraham.The invocation will be given by Michael Abportus, Congregation Benim Avraham.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Jay Martin.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Jay Martin.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
4.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
5.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 minutes of the City Council meeting held on Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the City Council meeting held on Consider
approval or other action regarding minutes of the City Council meeting held on Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the City Council meeting held on
(a)(a)
February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance cancelling the May 7, 2016, general Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance cancelling the May 7, 2016, general
(b)
election and declaring the candidate for Councilperson At Largeelection and declaring the candidate for Councilperson At Large--A, the candidate for A, the candidate for
CouncilpersonCouncilperson--District 4, and the candidate for CouncilpersonDistrict 4, and the candidate for Councilperson--District 5 unopposed; and District 5 unopposed; and
declaring John Zemanek, candidate for Councilperson at largedeclaring John Zemanek, candidate for Councilperson at large--Position A, elected; declaring Position A, elected; declaring
Kristin Martin, candidate for CouncilpersonKristin Martin, candidate for Councilperson--District 4, elected; and declaring Jay Martin, District 4, elected; and declaring Jay Martin,
candidate for Councilpersoncandidate for Councilperson--District 5, elected District 5, elected -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Consider approval or other action authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement for
(c)
Election Services between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Election Services between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention
and
Emergency Medical Services District Emergency Medical Services District -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution prohibiting handgun license holders Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution prohibiting handgun license holders
(d)
from openly carrying a handgun in the room or rooms where meetings of the City Council from openly carrying a handgun in the room or rooms where meetings of the City Council
and/or its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted pursuant to the Texas and/or its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted pursuant to the Texas
Open Meetings Act Open Meetings Act -- C. Alexander C. Alexander
Receive 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial (CAFR) Report Receive 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial (CAFR) Report -- M. Dolby M. Dolby
(e)
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City Manager as the Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City Manager as
the
(f)
designated grant official for the Body Cameras Acquisition Project through the Criminal designated grant official for the Body Cameras Acquisition Project through the Criminal
Justice Division, Office of the Governor, State of Texas Justice Division, Office of the Governor, State of Texas -- K. Adcox K. Adcox
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16002 for LPISD Historic Colored School Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16002 for LPISD Historic Colored School
(g)
Phase I Phase I -- R. Davidson R. Davidson
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16008 for purchase of certain vehicles Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16008 for purchase of certain vehicles Consider
approval or other action awarding Bid #16008 for purchase of certain vehicles Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16008 for purchase of certain vehicles
(h)(h)
(Trucks & Van) for the Fiscal Year 2016 Vehicle Replacement Program (Trucks & Van) for the Fiscal Year 2016 Vehicle Replacement Program -- S. Valiante S. Valiante
Consider approval or other action approving purchase of Equipment & Vehicles using the HConsider approval or other action approving purchase of Equipment & Vehicles using the H-
(i)
GAC and Texas Local Government Cooperative Purchasing methods for the Fiscal Year 2016 GAC and Texas Local Government Cooperative Purchasing methods for the Fiscal Year 2016
Vehicle Replacement Program Vehicle Replacement Program -- S. Valiante S. Valiante
6.PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCESPUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
(a)
Commission to approve an amendment to the Future Land Use Map Component of the Commission to approve an amendment to the Future Land Use Map Component of the
La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation of a 3.9 acre tract located north of La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation of a 3.9 acre tract located north of
Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont
Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William
Jones Survey from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "Commercial"Jones Survey from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "Commercial"; consider approval or other ; consider approval or other
action regarding an Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map Component of the action regarding an Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map Component of the
La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation for a 3.9 acre tract located north of La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation for a 3.9 acre tract located north of
Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont
Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William
Jones Survey, from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "Commercial" Jones Survey, from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "Commercial" -- E. Ensey E. Ensey
(This item was (This item was
postponed at the February 22, 2016 meeting, until March 14, 2016).postponed at the February 22, 2016 meeting, until March 14, 2016).
Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and
(b)
Zoning Commission to approve rezone of a 3.9 acre tract located north of Fairmont Parkway Zoning Commission to approve rezone of a 3.9 acre tract located north of Fairmont Parkway
near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont Commercial Park near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont Commercial Park
Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Jones Survey from Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Jones Survey from
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC); consider approval or other Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC); consider approval or other
action regarding an Ordinance to approve zone change request #15action regarding an Ordinance to approve zone change request #15--92000004, for a 3.9 acre 92000004, for a 3.9 acre
tract located north of Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and tract located north of Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and
C, Block 1, Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, C, Block 1, Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site,
Abstract 482, William Jones Survey, from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Abstract 482, William Jones Survey, from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General
Commercial (GC) Commercial (GC) Commercial (GC) Commercial (GC) -- E. Ensey E. Ensey E. Ensey E. Ensey
(This item was postponed at the February 22, 2016 (This item was postponed at the February 22, 2016 (This item was postponed at the February 22, 2016 (This item was postponed at the
February 22, 2016
meeting, until March 14, 2016).meeting, until March 14, 2016).
7.AUTHORIZATIONSAUTHORIZATIONS
Consider approval or other action regarding RFP No. 16503 for Lifeguard services at City Consider approval or other action regarding RFP No. 16503 for Lifeguard services at City
(a)
pools/recreation facilities pools/recreation facilities -- R. Epting R. Epting
8.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Discussion and possible action appointing members to a planning committee for the La Porte Discussion and possible action appointing members to a planning committee for the La Porte
(a)
125th Anniversary Celebration Committee 125th Anniversary Celebration Committee -- T. Leach T. Leach
9.REPORTSREPORTS
Presentation Presentation -- Receive 2015 Receive 2015--2016 Annual Report from Chad Burke, President/CEO of the 2016 Annual Report from Chad Burke, President/CEO of the
(a)
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Economic Alliance Houston Port Region -- S. Livingston S. Livingston
Receive report of Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting Receive report of Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting -- Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken
(b)
10.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 2016Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 2016
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, March 24, 2016Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, March 24, 2016
City Council Meeting, Monday, March 28, 2016City Council Meeting, Monday, March 28, 2016
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Thursday, March 31, 2016La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Thursday, March 31, 2016
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 J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Councilmembers J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard,
Engelken,
Earp, Clausen and Mayor RigbyEarp, Clausen and Mayor Rigby
12.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).
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 March 14, 2016, agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City I certify that a copy of the March 14, 2016, agenda of items
to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City
Hall bulletin board on March 8, 2016.Hall bulletin board on March 8, 2016.
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016
1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER
The invocation will be given by Michael Abportus, Congregation Benim Avraham.The invocation will be given by Michael Abportus, Congregation Benim Avraham.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Jay Martin.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Jay Martin.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
4.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
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Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016
5.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 minutes of the City Council meeting held on Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the City Council meeting held on
(a)
February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance cancelling the May 7, 2016, general Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance cancelling the May 7, 2016, general
(b)
election and declaring the candidate for Councilperson At Largeelection and declaring the candidate for Councilperson At Large--A, the candidate for A, the candidate for
CouncilpersonCouncilperson--District 4, and the candidate for CouncilpersonDistrict 4, and the candidate for Councilperson--District 5 unopposed; and District 5 unopposed; and
declaring John Zemanek, candidate for Councilperson at largedeclaring John Zemanek, candidate for Councilperson at large--Position A, elected; declaring Position A, elected; declaring
Kristin Martin, candidate for CouncilpersonKristin Martin, candidate for Councilperson--District 4, elected; and declaring Jay Martin, District 4, elected; and declaring Jay Martin,
candidate for Councilpersoncandidate for Councilperson--District 5, elected District 5, elected -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Consider approval or other action authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement for
Consider approval or other action authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Consider approval or other action authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement for
(c)(c)
Election Services between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Election Services between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention
and
Emergency Medical Services District Emergency Medical Services District -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution prohibiting handgun license holders Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution prohibiting handgun license holders
(d)
from openly carrying a handgun in the room or rooms where meetings of the City Council from openly carrying a handgun in the room or rooms where meetings of the City Council
and/or its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted pursuant to the and/or its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted pursuant to the
Texas Open Meetings Act Texas Open Meetings Act -- C. Alexander C. Alexander
Receive 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial (CAFR) Report Receive 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial (CAFR) Report -- M. Dolby M. Dolby
(e)
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City Manager as the Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City Manager as
the
(f)
designated grant official for the Body Cameras Acquisition Project through the Criminal designated grant official for the Body Cameras Acquisition Project through the Criminal
Justice Division, Office of the Governor, State of Texas Justice Division, Office of the Governor, State of Texas -- K. Adcox K. Adcox
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16002 for LPISD Historic Colored School Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16002 for LPISD Historic Colored School
(g)
Phase I Phase I -- R. Davidson R. Davidson
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16008 for purchase of certain vehicles Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16008 for purchase of certain vehicles
(h)
(Trucks & Van) for the Fiscal Year 2016 Vehicle Replacement Program (Trucks & Van) for the Fiscal Year 2016 Vehicle Replacement Program -- S. Valiante S. Valiante
Consider approval or other action approving purchase of Equipment & Vehicles using the HConsider approval or other action approving purchase of Equipment & Vehicles using the H-
(i)
GAC and Texas Local Government Cooperative Purchasing methods for the Fiscal Year 2016 GAC and Texas Local Government Cooperative Purchasing methods for the Fiscal Year 2016
Vehicle Replacement Program Vehicle Replacement Program -- S. Valiante S. Valiante
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LOUIS RIGBY
DARYL LEONARD
Mayor
Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEK
KRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmember At Large A
Councilmember District 4
DOTTIE KAMINSKI
JAY MARTIN
Councilmember At Large B
Mayor Pro-Tem
DANNY EARP
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
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Monday February 22, 2016,
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on at the City
6:00 p.m
Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at . to consider the following
items of business:
Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers
Engelken, Earp, Zemanek, Clausen, Kaminski and J. Martin. Absent: Councilmembers K. Martin and
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 Clark Askins.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Mike Clausen.
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
(a)
Recognition Employee of the Fourth Quarter 2015 Victor Martinez City of La Porte Public
Works Department (Solid Waste) Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby recognized Victor Martinez as Employee of the Fourth Quarter 2015.
(b)
Recognition Employee of the Year 2015 David Hefner City of La Porte Parks and
Recreation Department (Building Maintenance Supervisor) Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby recognized David Hefner as Employee of the Year 2015.
(c)
Recognition Manager of the Year Cathy Haney City of La Porte Municipal Court (Court
Administrator) Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby recognized Cathy Haney as Manager of the Year 2015.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limited to five minutes per person.)
There were no public comments.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be
removed and considered separately.)
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(a)
Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on
February 8, 2016 P. Fogarty
(b)
Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Gulf
States Protective Coatings in the amount of $273,025.00 and a project contingency of
$24,000.00 for a total project cost of $297,025.00 S. Valiante
(c)
Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year contract
with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership S. Livingston
(d)
Consider approval or other action regarding
Ve T.
Leach
(e)
Consider approval or other action regarding a community cooperation project (new entryway
sign) with Bay Point Townhome Homeowners Association T. Leach
Regarding Item D, Councilmember J. Martin asked if the question on the speed limit on S. Broadway
has been resolved. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded staff has contacted TX Dot and the
speed limit signs are now consistent with the ordinance.
Councilmember J. Martin moved to approve Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff recommendations.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers K.
Councilmember Zemanek seconded.
Martin and Leonard were absent.
Ordinance 2016-3625:
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of
AN
ORDINANCE
PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SEC. 545.356, TEXAS
TRANSPORTATION CODE, UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; 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 MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE
FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION
HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANES
(a)
Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve an amendment to the Future Land Use Map component of the La Porte
st
Comprehensive Plan to change designation for a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N. 1 Street and E.
Street, described as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from Commercial to Low
Density Residential; consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the
Future Land Use Map component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation
st
for a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N. 1 Street and E. Street, described as Lots 1-8, Block 108,
Town of La Porte Subdivision from Commercial to Low Density Residential E. Ensey
The public hearing opened at 6:18 p.m.
City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommendation.
Councilmember Zemanek questioned the difference between R-1 and R-2. City Planner Eric Ensey
responded R-2 allows for different uses for housing that are not in R-1.
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Councilmember Earp asked what will happen to the rest of the property that is zoned commercial. Mr.
Ensey responded, during a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Board members discussed the
st
idea of looking at all of the properties along 1 Street during the next comprehensive plan to be zoned
residential as opposed to commercial.
There being no public comments the public hearing closed at 6:23 p.m.
Councilmember Zemanek moved to approve an Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
st
component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan for a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N. 1 Street and E.
Street, described as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from Commercial to Low
MOTION PASSED 6/1. Councilmembers K.
Density Residential. Councilmember J. Martin seconded.
Martin and Leonard were absent.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Kaminski, J.
Martin and Engelken
Nays: Councilmember Earp
Absent: Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard
Ordinance 2016-3626
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN UPDATE TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP COMPONENT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Public hearingto receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
(b)
st
Commission to approve rezone of a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N. 1 Street and E Street,
described as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from General Commercial (GC)
to Medium Density Residential (R-2); consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance
st
to approve zone change request #15-92000003, to rezone a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N. 1
Street and E Street, described as Lots 1-8, B lock 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from
General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) E. Ensey
The public hearing opened at 6:24 p.m.
There being no public comments the public hearing closed at 6: 25 p.m.
Councilmember Zemanek moved to approve an Ordinance approving zone change request
st
#15-92000003, to rezone a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N. 1 Street and E Street, described as Lots 1-8,
B lock 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
Residential. Councilmember Kaminski seconded.
Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
Ordinance 2016-3627:
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of AN
PORTE BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) TO MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 0.57 ACRE TRAT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED;
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(c)
Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve an amendment to the Future Land Use Map Component of the
La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation of a 3.9 acre tract located north of
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Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont
Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William
Jones Survey from Neighborhood Commercial to Commercial; consider approval or other action
regarding an Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map Component of the
La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation of a 3.9 acre tract located north of
Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont
Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William
E. Ensey
The public hearing opened at 6:26 p.m.
City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommended the item be continued to the March
14, 2016, City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Earp moved to continue the public hearing on March 14, 2016. Councilmember
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers K. Martin and
Kaminski seconded.
Leonard were absent.
Councilmember Kaminski moved to postpone action on the ordinance until the March 14, 2016.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers K.
Councilmember J. Martin seconded.
Martin and Leonard were absent.
(d)
Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve rezone of a 3.9 acre tract located north of Fairmont Parkway near
Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont Commercial Park Amended
Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Jones Survey from
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC); consider approval or other action
regarding an Ordinance to approve zone change request #15-92000004, for a 3.9 acre tract
located north Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1,
Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482,
William Jones Survey, from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC) E.
Ensey
The public hearing opened at 6:26 p.m.
City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommended the item be continued to the March
14, 2016, City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Clausen moved to continue the public hearing on March 14, 2016. Councilmember J.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard
Martin seconded.
were absent.
Councilmember J. Martin moved to postpone action on the ordinance until the March 14, 2016.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers K.
Councilmember Clausen seconded.
Martin and Leonard were absent.
8. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a)
for the 2016 United States Optimist Dinghy Sailing Association National Championship held at
the Houston Yacht Club J. Hefner
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Marketing/Public Relations Specialist Jaree Hefner presented a summary and introduced Pat Gibson,
who presented a PowerPoint on the event.
Councilmember asked if the City has enough funding for a sponsorship of $10,000.00. Finance Director
Michael Dolby responded yes.
Councilmember
2016 United States Optimist Dinghy Sailing Association National Championship held at the Houston
MOTION PASSED
Yacht Club in the amount of $10,000.00. Councilmember Engelken seconded.
UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
th
(a)
Discussion and possible action regarding the 125 Anniversary Celebration for the City of La
Porte Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski and Earp
Councilmember Zemanek began the discussion and commented the City has a fantastic Marketing
Specialist/Public Relations employee and asked why would the City go outside for services of an event
planner. City Manager Corby Alexander responded the City does not have the resources in-house for a
huge event or several large events. Councilmember Zemanek asked what the one respondent bid
amount was. Mr. Alexander responded $110,000.00 for one large event in August and five more at City
facilities spread over eight months instead of having one event. Councilmember Zemanek commented
the bid is too high, and the events should be run in-house and Staff can ask for help if it is needed.
Councilmember Kaminski asked how many companies were sent proposals. City Manager Corby
Alexander responded nine companies.
Councilmember J. Martin asked why the City did not receive more than one bid. Assistant City Manager
Traci Leach advised the Purchasing Department reported one company felt the scope of work was too
broad.
Councilmember Clausen suggested Staff refine the scope of work and re-bid.
City Manager Corby Alexander commented the big event can be outsourced, and the smaller events
can be done in-house.
Councilmember Engelken commented the city has a lot of talent and can use a citizens committee to
form the event. Councilmember Earp commented he agrees with Councilmember Engelken to form a
citizens committee to figure out what is wanted to showcase the city.
Councilmember Zemanek asked City Manager Alexander his thoughts on the one big event and the
five smaller events. Mr. Alexander responded the big event could be like a Sylvan Beach Day festival-
type event, and the smaller events can be held at Lomax Arena with a rodeo and the wave pool and
perhaps other locations around the city.
Mayor Rigby commented that , he was told to move
events to the Parks and Recreation Department; and he feels a large event will need an event planner.
Councilmember J. Martin commented there should be a cross-functional committee with the Marketing
Specialist/Public Relations employee and the Parks and Recreational Department.
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Councilmember Engelken commented his thoughts after reading the back-up materials is for each
Councilmember to appoint a committee member to come up with a timeline and events and bring it
back to Council for direction.
10. REPORTS
(a)
Receive 2015 City of La Porte Police Department Racial Profiling Report K. Adcox
Police Chief Ken Adcox presented the 2015 City of La Porte Police Department Racial Profiling Report.
There were no questions from City Council.
(b)
Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Councilmember Engelken
Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting
which was held prior to the City Council Meeting.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
There were no additional reports.
12. COUNCIL COMMENTS
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information.
Councilmember Clausen congratulated Victor Martinez, David Hefner and Cathy Haney on their
awards; Councilmembers J. Martin, Kaminski, Engelken, Earp and Mayor Rigby congratulated Victor
Martinez, David Hefner and Cathy Haney on their awards and commented the Mardi Gras was a huge
success and thanked everyone involved with the success; Councilmember Zemanek congratulated
Victor Martinez, David Hefner and Cathy Haney on their awards; commented the Mardi Gras was a
fantastic success, and also commented he hopes the trash bag issue is resolved with the citizens who
did not receive coupons.
13. 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 551.074
Personnel Matter: Deliberations concerning the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: City Secretary Patrice Fogarty
City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 7:10 p.m.
regarding the item listed above.
14. RECONVENE
into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
Council reconvened into the regular Council meeting at 7:53 p.m. Regarding the evaluation of the City
Secretary, Patrice Fogarty, Councilmember Engelken moved to increase her salary by 4 percent.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers K.
Councilmember Zemanek seconded.
Martin and Leonard were absent.
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15. ADJOURN -
There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
meeting at 7:54 p.m. Councilmember Zemanek seconded.
Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on March 14, 2016.
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Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested March 14, 2016
Source of Funds: General Fund
Requested By Patrice Fogarty
Account Number: 001-6067-510-6004
Department: City Secretary
Amount Budgeted: $35,000.00
Report Resolution: Ordinance: X
Amount Requested: -0-
Exhibits: Ordinance declaring candidates unopposed and elected
and cancelling May 7, 2016, general election.
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits: Certification of Unopposed Candidates (Ex. A to Ord.)
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
On January 11, 2016, the City ordered a general election for May 7, 2016, for the purpose of electing
Councilpersons for At-Large—Position A, and Districts 4 and 5. The incumbents for these three positions
filed an application for a place on the ballot. No other candidate filed for these positions by the deadline,
nor were there any declared write-in candidates by the deadline. Pursuant to Section 2.052 of the Texas
Election Code, the City Secretary has certified these candidates as unopposed and has attached a copy of
the certification to the proposed Ordinance as Exhibit A.
For Council's consideration is an ordinance declaring candidates John Zemanek, Kristin Martin, and Jay
Martin duly elected to the respective offices shown:
John Zemanek – Councilperson-at-large—Position A
Kristin Martin – Councilperson—District 4
Jay Martin – Councilperson—District 5
Each candidate will be issued a certificate of election in the same manner and at the same time as provided
for a candidate elected at the general election should there have been one; and cancelling the May 7, 2016,
general election.
special election
There will still be a held for the purpose of deciding whether to extend the La Porte Fire
Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance cancelling the May 7, 2016, general election, and
declaring the candidate for Councilperson At-Large—A, the candidate for Councilperson—District 4, and
the candidate for Councilperson—District 5 unopposed; and declaring John Zemanek, candidate for
Councilperson-at-large—Position A, elected; declaring Kristin Martin, candidate for Councilperson—
District 4, elected; and declaring Jay Martin, candidate for Councilperson—District 5, elected.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
March 14, 2016March 14, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Patrice FogartyPatrice Fogarty
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
City Secretary's OfficeCity Secretary's Office
Department:Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
AttachmentsAttachments : :
1. Interlocal Agreement for Election Services Interlocal Agreement for Election Services
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
For Councils consideration is an Interlocal Agreement for Election Services between the City of s consideration is an Interlocal Agreement for Election Services between the City of
La Porte and the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District (Fire La Porte and the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District
(Fire
District). This Agreement stipulates election duties and responsibilities for the conduct and District). This Agreement stipulates election duties and responsibilities for the conduct
and
administration of the election on behalf of the Fire District. administration of the election on behalf of the Fire District.
This Agreement is effective immediately at the time of its passage and approval by both parties hereto, This Agreement is effective immediately at the time of its passage and approval
by both parties hereto,
and shall expire June 1, 2016. and shall expire June 1, 2016.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement for Election Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal
Agreement for Election
Services.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ELECTION SERVICES
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
This Agreement made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
(hereinafter "LA PORTE") and the LA PORTE FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION AND
.
W I T N E S S E T H:
1. This Agreement is made and entered into under the authority of the Interlocal Cooperation
Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 791, and §344.159, Texas Local Government
Code. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the procedures, division of
responsibilities, terms for use of equipment, and bearing of costs in connection with
LA FIRE DISTRICT continuation referendum
election.
2. The FIRE DISTRICT is holding a continuation referendum election to be held on May 7,
2016, , pursuant to §344.251 of the Texas Local Government Code.
The Election shall be conducted for the voters residing in each of the six (6) City of
La Porte election precincts, which together encompass the corporate territory of the City of
La Porte and likewise define the boundaries of the FIRE DISTRICT. The early voting
polling place for the FIRE DISTRICT election shall be at La Porte City Hall, 604 W.
Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571. Voting on Election Day, May 7, 2016, for the six
(6) City-election precincts shall be at La Porte City Hall, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway,
La Porte, TX 77571.
3. LA PORTE owns an electronic voting system, the Hart InterCivic eSlate Voting System
(Version 6.2), which has been duly approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to
Texas Election Code Chapter 122, as amended, and is compliant with the accessibility
requirements set forth by Texas Election Code Section 61.012. FIRE DISTRICT desires
to use electronic voting system and to compensate LA PORTE for such
use, including certain other expenses connected with the Election in accordance with this
Agreement.
4. LA PORTE shall assume responsibility for the conduct and administration of the Election
on behalf of the FIRE DISTRICT, including to 1) arrange for printing of ballots; 2) provide
election booths and electronic counting machines; 3) appoint and compensate judges and
clerks; 4) conduct early voting; 5) serve as the Central Counting Station to receive all
ballots cast in the Election; and 6) arrange for all other matters necessary for the conduct
of the Election. The costs and expenses incurred by LA PORTE in administering the
Election, including the cost of operating the Central Counting Station for processing and
tabulating ballots, shall be wholly reimbursed by FIRE DISTRICT. No charge shall be
incurred for use of a public building in the conduct of the Election.
5. FIRE DISTRICT, with assistance from LA PORTE, shall be responsible for the
preparation, adoption, and publication of all required election orders, resolutions,
notices, and any other pertinent documents required by the Texas Election Code and/or
or s governing body.
6. LA PORTE shall arrange for all supplies and voting equipment for the Election, including
but not limited to, official ballots, sample ballots, voter registration lists, and all forms,
signs, maps and other materials used by the election workers and judges at the voting
location.
7. FIRE DISTRICT agrees to appoint Patrice Fogarty as Election Administrator and Sharon
Harris as the Early Voting Clerk, Barbara Matuszak as Presiding Judge, and Hector
Villarreal as Alternate Presiding Judge. The La Porte City Secretary's election office in
La Porte City Hall is hereby designated as the Central Counting Station to receive all ballots
cast at the Election, and Sharon Harris is hereby appointed the Presiding Manager for said
Central Counting Station. Said Presiding Manager shall appoint any clerks necessary to
assist in receiving ballots and other records and in performing the other duties of said
Presiding Manager in this regard. Martha Gillett is hereby appointed as the Presiding
Judge of the Central Counting Station, and Jana Wood is hereby appointed as Alternate
Presiding Judge for said Central Counting Station. The Election Administrator is hereby
authorized and directed to obtain, or cause to be obtained, the necessary electronic
tabulating equipment, to arrange for the testing thereof as provided by law and to employ a
duly qualified manager and a duly qualified tabulation supervisor to perform the duties
respectively imposed on them by law with respect to the processing and tabulation of
ballots at the Central Counting Station. Norma Repman is hereby appointed the tabulation
supervisor. FIRE DISTRICT shall appoint an Early Voting Ballot Board (EVBB) to
process early voting results from the Election. The Presiding Judge, with the assistance
of the Election Administrator, shall appoint two or more additional members to constitute
the EVBB. The Election Administrator shall determine the number of EVBB members
required to efficiently process the early voting ballots. Peggy Holland is hereby appointed
as judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board.
8. This Agreement is subject to the approval of the La Porte City Council on behalf of
LA PORTE and the Board of the FIRE DISTRICT. This Agreement shall be effective
immediately at the time of its passage and approval by both parties hereto, and said
Agreement shall expire June 1, 2016.
9. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any personal liability on any part of any
officer or agent of any public body that may be a Party hereto. The Parties agree that no
provision of this Agreement is in any way intended to constitute a waiver of any
immunities from suit or liability that any Party may have by operation of law. The Parties
further agree that no provision of this Agreement extends the liability of any Party
beyond the liability provided in the Texas Constitution and the laws of the State of
Texas. Neither the execution of this Agreement nor any other conduct of any Party
relating to this Agreement shall be considered a waiver of any right or defense under the
Texas Constitution or the laws of the State of Texas.
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10. This Agreement has been approved by the respective governing boards of the parties
hereto. Payments hereunder shall be from current revenues available to the paying party.
WITNESS OUR HANDS, effective March 14, 2016.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
By: ______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Patrice Fogarty
City Secretary
WITNESS OUR HANDS, effective _______________________, 2016.
LA PORTE FIRE CONTROL PREVENTION
AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT
By: ________________________________
Chairman
ATTEST:
______________________________
Secretary
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
March 14, 2016March 14, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/AN/A
Corby D. AlexanderCorby D. AlexanderSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
AdministrationAdministration
Department:Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
AttachmentsAttachments : :
1. Resolution Resolution
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
At the January 25, 2016 Council meeting, the Council discussed options related to the new Open Carry At the January 25, 2016 Council meeting, the Council discussed options related to
the new Open Carry
law that was passed in the most recent legislative session. The Council approved a policy to allow law that was passed in the most recent legislative session. The Council approved
a policy to allow
concealed carry, but not allow open carry, in public meetings that are subject to the Texas Open concealed carry, but not allow open carry, in public meetings that are subject to the
Texas Open
Meetings Act. Meetings Act.
While there are signs posted at the main entry to each of the subject meetings, the attached resolution While there are signs posted at the main entry to each of the subject meetings,
the attached resolution
codifies this policy position of the Council as it relates to the issue of handguns in public meetings. codifies this policy position of the Council as it relates to the issue of handguns
in public meetings.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action of a Resolution stating the Council policy on handguns in public Consider approval or other action of a Resolution stating the Council policy on handguns
in public
meetings.
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
March 14, 2016March 14, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/AN/A
Michael DolbyMichael DolbySource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
FinanceFinance
Department:Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
AttachmentsAttachments : :
1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
In accordance with the City charter, the 2015 audit report will be presented to Council by the external In accordance with the City charter, the 2015 audit report will be presented to
Council by the external
auditors Pattillo, Brown and Hill. The audit report provides the City with reasonable assurance that the auditors Pattillo, Brown and Hill. The audit report provides the City with
reasonable assurance that the
financial statements are free of material misstatements. The auditors designed tests that provide financial statements are free of material misstatements. The auditors designed tests
that provide
evidence that the financial statements conform to the highest level of accounting standards. The City of evidence that the financial statements conform to the highest level of accounting
standards. The City of
La Porte received an unqualified (clean) opinion from the auditors and no management comments. La Porte received an unqualified (clean) opinion from the auditors and no management comments.
The City of La Porte has won an award for excellence in financial reporting from the Government The City of La Porte has won an award for excellence in financial reporting from the Government
Finance Officers Association for thirtyFinance Officers Association for thirty--four consecutive years.four consecutive years.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Receive reportReceive report
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
March 14, 2016March 14, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
BudgetBudget
Kenith AdcoxKenith AdcoxSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
00152535218210015253521821
PolicePoliceAccount Number:Account Number:
Department:Department:
$44,000.00$44,000.00
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
$44,000.00$44,000.00
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
AttachmentsAttachments : :
1. Resolution Resolution
2. Body Body--Worn Camera Program Prelimary Worn Camera Program Prelimary
Grant ApplicationGrant Application
3. Body Camera Notice of Funding Body Camera Notice of Funding
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff has prepared a state Body Worn Camera grant application for the acquisition of fifty (50) body Staff has prepared a state Body Worn Camera grant application for the acquisition
of fifty (50) body
cameras, a server and UPS, and miscellaneous ancillary items to support the cameras. This project will cameras, a server and UPS, and miscellaneous ancillary items to support the cameras.
This project will
support body cameras to be fitted to each uniformed patrol officer to visually and audibly document support body cameras to be fitted to each uniformed patrol officer to visually and
audibly document
his/her actions and surroundings while on duty in various types of encounters, to include arrests, uses his/her actions and surroundings while on duty in various types of encounters,
to include arrests, uses
of force, and other such events. The grant is competitive in nature and is being offered through the of force, and other such events. The grant is competitive in nature and is being
offered through the
Criminal Justice Division of the GovernorCriminal Justice Division of the Governors Office. As part of the grant application process, a Resolution s Office. As part of the grant application
process, a Resolution
is required designating the City Manager as the authorized official to sign grant documents and accept is required designating the City Manager as the authorized official to sign grant
documents and accept
the grant if awarded. the grant if awarded.
The total cost of the acquisition would be approximately $82,990. A preliminary funding allocation has The total cost of the acquisition would be approximately $82,990. A preliminary
funding allocation has
been received from the Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $38,990. The City of La Porte had been received from the Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $38,990. The City
of La Porte had been received from the Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $38,990. The City of La Porte had been received from the Criminal Justice Division in the amount of
$38,990. The City of La Porte had
previously budgeted $44,000 to serve as a body camera grant match. These monies will be combined previously budgeted $44,000 to serve as a body camera grant match. These monies will
be combined
with the awarded grant monies in order to purchase approximately 50 individual body cameras as well with the awarded grant monies in order to purchase approximately 50 individual body
cameras as well
as other required hardware and software needed for such a program.as other required hardware and software needed for such a program.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action of a Resolution designating the City Manager as the authorized grant Consider approval or other action of a Resolution designating the City Manager
as the authorized grant
official and approving the grant application for the Body Cameras Acquisition Project through the official and approving the grant application for the Body Cameras Acquisition Project
through the
Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor, State of Texas.Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor, State of Texas.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
RESOLUTION
* * * *
WHEREAS
, the City of La Porte finds it in the best interest of the citizens of La Porte, that the Police Officer
Body Camera Project be acquired through a grant for the year 2016-2017; this grant will aid the City and Police
Department in obtaining critical equipment and software to document encounters and interactions with citizens;
and
WHEREAS
, the City of La Porte agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice Division
funds, the City of La Porte assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full; and
WHEREAS
, the City of La Porte agrees that it will appropriate any matching funds in support of the grant, if
applicable; and
WHEREAS,
the City
authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the
applicant agency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that The City of La Porte approves submission of the grant
application for the Police Officer Body Camera Project, via a law enforcement grant, to the Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
Signed by:
___________________________
Authorized Official
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Secretary Mayor, City of La Porte
Bedford, Michelle
From:Norma Rodriguez <Norma.Rodriguez@gov.texas.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, January 19, 2016 4:56 PM
To:Parker, Ron
Subject:Body Camera Notification of Funding
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Budget
Agenda Date Requested: March 14, 2016
Source of Funds: Fund 032
Requested By: R.J. Davidson
Account Number: 032-9890-665-1100
Department: Planning and Development
Amount Budgeted: $589,160.00
Report: X Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested: $34,518.00
Exhibits: Bid Access Report
Budgeted Item: YES X NO
Exhibits: Bid 16002 - General Contractor Services, Inc.
Exhibits Recommendation Letter from RHA
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Staff is presenting the LPISD Historic Colored School project for awarding of bid to General
Contractor Services, Inc. in the amount of $31,380.00. These funds are for Phase 1 of the
project, which is the careful deconstruction of the structure to salvage all materials possible to be
used in Phase 2, which is reconstruction of the school. All documents pertaining to this bid have
been reviewed and approved by Harris County Community Services Department and
Grantworks, the grant administrator for this project. The project is being funded through a grant
from Harris County Community Services department.
On March 10, 2016, the City received notification from Harris County of the approval of the bid
documents and as a requirement of Harris County, staff has fifteen (15) days after the Grantee’s
approval of the lowest and most responsible bid to issue the Notice of Award to the contractor.
The Finance Department has confirmed sufficient available budgeted funds for this award.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval or other action for the award of Bid 16002 to General Contractor Services,
Inc. in the amount of $31,380.00 for the deconstruction of the LPISD Historic Colored School,
plus an additional 10% contingency in the amount of $3,138.00 for a total amount of $34,518.00.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
Access Report
AgencyCity of La Porte (TX)
Bid Number16002
Bid TitleLPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1
Vendor NameAccessed First TimeDocuments
BidClerk2016-02-12 03:00 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
MLG Construction2016-02-13 04:22 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
General Contractor Services, Inc.2016-02-11 10:44 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
R.J. Harris Construction (Gulf Coast) Lp2016-02-17 10:38 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
AAR Incorporated2016-02-22 09:38 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
The Blue Book Building & Construction Network2016-02-12 04:13 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
JEBCO inc.2016-02-11 01:25 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Aziaa Corp2016-02-11 11:44 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Grand Cayon Minority Contractors Association and iSqFt Planroom Partnership2016-02-12 07:40 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Fire Safe Protection Services LP2016-02-15 01:47 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
AGC TEXO/ISQFT Plan Room2016-02-22 11:04 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
iSqFt / AGC Houston2016-02-22 02:40 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Perkens WS Corporation2016-02-11 06:24 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Pyramid Construction Services2016-02-11 09:15 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Hearn Company2016-02-11 03:08 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
IMS2016-02-11 09:06 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
BATTERY WAREHOUSE2016-02-14 04:55 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
North America Procurement Council2016-02-15 11:05 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
ILCOR Builders2016-02-25 08:12 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
D.H. Griffin of Texas,Inc2016-02-11 09:02 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Grant Mackay Demolition Company2016-02-11 09:08 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
J.T.B. Services Inc2016-02-12 08:54 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Teamwork Cnstruction2016-02-11 11:47 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
aztec remodeling &landscaping company2016-02-22 11:43 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Cherry Companies2016-02-11 08:52 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Total Demolition, Inc.2016-02-11 09:45 AM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
Onvia2016-02-11 11:18 PM CSTBid 16002 LPISD Historic Colored School Phase 1 Final.pdf
03 March 2016
R.J. Davidson
Deputy Building Official
City of La Porte City Hall
604 West Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Re: LPISD Historic Colored School
Phase I - Deconstruction
City of La Porte Bid #16002
RHA Project #1460
Mr. Davidson:
Ms. Cherrel Daeumer, City of La Porte Purchasing Manager, has forwarded the bid
documents for the LPISD Historic Colored School Phase I – Deconstruction submitted by
General Contractor Services, Inc. on 01 March 2016 for our review. With exception of
the missing Non-Collusion Affidavit and Certificate of recovered Materials noted by Ms.
Emily Phalan of GrantWorks, Inc., the bid documents appear to be in order.
General Contractor Services, Inc. participated in the prebid conference conducted by the
City, demonstrating a good understanding of the project scope and requirements. The
bid amount of thirty one thousand three hundred eighty dollars ($31,380.00) seems
reasonable and fair for the scope of the Phase I work. It is our recommendation that the
City accept this bid.
Sincerely,
Ricard P. Hollington II, Principal
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Budget
Agenda Date Requested: March 14, 2016
Source of Funds: Motor Pool
Requested By: Sharon Valiante
Account Number: Various
Department: Public Works
Amount Budgeted: $ 92,466.00
Report: Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested: $ 75,619.00
Exhibits: Bid Tabulation
Budgeted Item: YES
Exhibits: Vehicle Replacement List
ExhibitsIT Lease Vehicle Worksheet
:
Exhibits: Motor Pool Replacement Balance Fund Summary
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed bids (#16008) were received on February 2, 2016 for replacement of one half ton 4-wheel
drive pickup, one three quarter ton crew cab pickup, and one standard cargo van. Bids were
accessed online by eighteen vendors with two returning bids. Low bid meeting specifications or
best value are listed below.
BIDDER ITEMBUDGETEDBIDUSER
One- Half Ton 4-wheel drive 23,532.00 23,263.00 GOLF
Pickup
Grapevine Dodge
One- 3/4 ton crew cab pickup 47,394.00 30,946.00 FIRE
with 4-wheel drive
1
Caldwell Country Standard Transit Cargo Van 21,540.0021,410.00 IT
Chevrolet
TOTAL$92,466.00 $75,619.00
1
The Information Technologies Division requested to replace the van (66-04) assigned to the
Division this year that is not on the replacement list. The Division has funding available in the
Motor Pool Lease Fees to replace the cargo van that is currently assigned to the Division. The
funding has been budgeted over a three-year (FY 14, 15, and 16) period to account for replacement.
Action Required by Council:
1.Consider approval or other action to award bid 16008 to Grapevine Dodge for one half-ton
4-wheel drive pickup truck ($23,263.00), and one ¾ ton crew cab pickup (30,946.00) for
the bid prices provided.
2.Consider approval or other action to award bid 16008 to Caldwell Country Chevrolet for
one standard transit cargo van ($21,410.00) for the bid price provided.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
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Account #BudgetedUnitDescriptionPurchase
009-5051-522-8050$ 47,394 51-20 2003 FORD F-350 CREW 4X4 35,946
Total: 47,394
009-5253-521-8050 20,54553-051998 RADAR TRAILER 18,963
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-132010 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 44,099
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-192010 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 44,099
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-202010 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 44,099
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-262010 DODGE CHARGER INTERCEPTOR 44,099
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-322008 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 42,092
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-602007 CHEVY IMPALA INTERCEPTOR 33,609
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-672008 CHEVY IMPALA INTERCEPTOR 33,609
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-792011 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 32,570
Total: 324,441 337,240
009-6049-551-8050 13,09549-092010 ZERO TURN MOWER10,965
009-6049-551-8050 26,24349-102010 TRI-PLEX MOWER26,251
009-6049-551-8050 30,12449-302011 GREENS MOWER32,100
009-6049-551-8050 23,53249-332003 FORD F150 PICKUP23,263
Total: 92,99492,580
009-5059-522-8050 94,78959-342011 FORD F450 AMBULANCE94,525
Total: 94,78994,525
009-7071-531-8050 50,73371-092003 UNDERGROUND PIPEHUNTER44,300
009-7071-531-8051 31,76071-232003 JOHN DEERE 5420 TRACTOR23,172
009-7071-531-8050 44,05171-292004 CRAFCO CRACK SEALER47,292
009-7071-531-8050 147,466 71-362001 NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR111,432
009-7071-531-8050 42,20371-462004 CHEV 3500 FLATBED TRUCK38,387
009-7071-531-8050 31,76071-762005 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR37,123
Total: 347,973 301,706
009-7072-532-8050 152,168 72-422006 GMC TOPKICK W/PICKER158569
009-7072-532-8050 158,579 72-432006 STERLING LT9500 REARLOADER144780
009-7072-532-8050 158,579 72-442006 STERLING LT9500 REARLOADER144,780
Total: 469,327 448129
009-7074-532-8050 18,43774-172005 FORD F150 PICKUP18,935
009-7074-532-8050 18,43774-202004 CHEVY 1500 PICKUP18,935
Total: 36,87437,870
009-7077-531-8050 36,81677-552003 FORD NEW HOLLAND 37602
009-7077-531-8050 13,68577-612007 BUSHHOG MOWER10278
Total: 50,50147880
009-8080-551-8050 38,99780-402002 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR36357
Total: 38,99736357
009-8081-551-8050 18,43781-102004 CHEVY 1500 PICKUP18935
Total: 18,43718935
009-7084-533-8050 18,43784-222003 CHEVY 1500 PICKUP18935
Total: 18,43718935
009-7085-533-8050 18,43785-032004 CHEVY 1500 PICKUP18935
009-7085-533-8050 35,37585-372005 FORD F350 W/UTILITY BODY34960
Total: 53,81153895
009-7086-532-8050 35,37586-372005 FORD F350 W/UTILITY BODY34960
Total: 35,37534960
Total Motor Pool*: 1,629,349 Total Purchase Costs 1,523,012
Original Budget Total: 1,667,337 Remaining Balance 144,325
Funded amount as of 09/30/2015
*replacement of one sedan "53-10" Patrol car was deferred to future year.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Budget
Agenda Date Requested: March 14, 2016
Source of Funds: Motor Pool
Requested By: Sharon Valiante
Account Number: 00960495518050
Department: Public Works
Report: X Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted: $ 148,552.00
Exhibits: Summary of Vehicle Replacement
Amount Requested: $ 153,026.75
Exhibits: HGAC Worksheets
Budgeted Item:YES
Exhibits Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
Exhibits Motor Pool Replacement Balance Summary
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The FY 2016 budget includes funding for the replacement of one (1) Tri-Plex Mower 49-10 , one
(1) Greens Mower 49-30, and (5) ½ TON Pickup Trucks.
Competitive quotes were received through H-GAC local government purchasing cooperative for
replacement of one Trim/Surrounds mower to replace the Tri-Plex mower and one Greens
Mower, and from the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative for five ½ ton pickup
trucks.
VENDORBUDGET ITEMBUDGETEDBIDUSER
1
Trim/Surrounds Mower 26,243.00 26,251.33GOLF
Brookside Equipment
1
Greens Mower 30,124.00 32,100.42 GOLF
Rush Truck Center Five - ½ ton Pickup Trucks 92,185.00 94,675.00 REC PW
TOTAL148,552.00 153,026.75
1 Includes trade-in allowance
The budget shortfall of $1,984.75 for the two mowers quoted is made up from the purchase of
the Zero Turn Mower 49-09 $2,130.00 under budget approved at the February 8, 2016 Council
meeting. The individual item budget shortfall of $2,490 for the five ½ ton pickups is made up
from other Council approved purchases of pickup trucks in FY 2016 as shown in the Motor Pool
Fund Balance Worksheet attached.
Staff recommends purchase of the Trim/Surrounds Mower and Greens Mower through H-GAC
from Brookside Equipment and the pickup trucks through Rush Truck Center.
Action Required by Council:
1.Consider approval or other action to award purchase of one – Trim/Surrounds Mower
($26,251.33) with trade-in allowance, and one Greens Mower (32,100.42) with trade-in
allowance, to Brookside Equipment.
2.Consider approval or other action to award purchase of five ½-ton pickup trucks
($94,675.00) to Rush Truck Center.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
Account #BudgetedUnitDescriptionPurchase
009-5051-522-8050$ 47,394 51-20 2003 FORD F-350 CREW 4X4 35,946
Total: 47,394
009-5253-521-8050 20,54553-051998 RADAR TRAILER 18,963
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-132010 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 44,099
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-192010 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 44,099
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-202010 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 44,099
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-262010 DODGE CHARGER INTERCEPTOR 44,099
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-322008 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 42,092
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-602007 CHEVY IMPALA INTERCEPTOR 33,609
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-672008 CHEVY IMPALA INTERCEPTOR 33,609
009-5253-521-8050 37,98753-792011 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 32,570
Total: 324,441 337,240
009-6049-551-8050 13,09549-092010 ZERO TURN MOWER10,965
009-6049-551-8050 26,24349-102010 TRI-PLEX MOWER26,251
009-6049-551-8050 30,12449-302011 GREENS MOWER32,100
009-6049-551-8050 23,53249-332003 FORD F150 PICKUP23,263
Total: 92,99492,580
009-5059-522-8050 94,78959-342011 FORD F450 AMBULANCE94,525
Total: 94,78994,525
009-7071-531-8050 50,73371-092003 UNDERGROUND PIPEHUNTER44,300
009-7071-531-8051 31,76071-232003 JOHN DEERE 5420 TRACTOR23,172
009-7071-531-8050 44,05171-292004 CRAFCO CRACK SEALER47,292
009-7071-531-8050 147,466 71-362001 NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR111,432
009-7071-531-8050 42,20371-462004 CHEV 3500 FLATBED TRUCK38,387
009-7071-531-8050 31,76071-762005 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR37,123
Total: 347,973 301,706
009-7072-532-8050 152,168 72-422006 GMC TOPKICK W/PICKER158569
009-7072-532-8050 158,579 72-432006 STERLING LT9500 REARLOADER144780
009-7072-532-8050 158,579 72-442006 STERLING LT9500 REARLOADER144,780
Total: 469,327 448129
009-7074-532-8050 18,43774-172005 FORD F150 PICKUP18,935
009-7074-532-8050 18,43774-202004 CHEVY 1500 PICKUP18,935
Total: 36,87437,870
009-7077-531-8050 36,81677-552003 FORD NEW HOLLAND 37602
009-7077-531-8050 13,68577-612007 BUSHHOG MOWER10278
Total: 50,50147880
009-8080-551-8050 38,99780-402002 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR36357
Total: 38,99736357
009-8081-551-8050 18,43781-102004 CHEVY 1500 PICKUP18935
Total: 18,43718935
009-7084-533-8050 18,43784-222003 CHEVY 1500 PICKUP18935
Total: 18,43718935
009-7085-533-8050 18,43785-032004 CHEVY 1500 PICKUP18935
009-7085-533-8050 35,37585-372005 FORD F350 W/UTILITY BODY34960
Total: 53,81153895
009-7086-532-8050 35,37586-372005 FORD F350 W/UTILITY BODY34960
Total: 35,37534960
Total Motor Pool*: 1,629,349 Total Purchase Costs 1,523,012
Original Budget Total: 1,667,337 Remaining Balance 144,325
Funded amount as of 09/30/2015
*replacement of one sedan "53-10" Patrol car was deferred to future year.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
March 14, 2016March 14, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/AN/A
Eric EnseyEric EnseySource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Planning & DevelopmentPlanning & Development
Department:Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
AttachmentsAttachments : :
1. Ordinance Ordinance
2. P&Z Recommendation Letter P&Z Recommendation Letter
3. Existing vs. Proposed Future Land Use Existing vs. Proposed Future Land Use
Map
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
NOTE: This item originally appeared on the February 22, 2016 City Council meeting, but was NOTE: This item originally appeared on the February 22, 2016 City Council meeting, but was
postponed until March 14, 2016. postponed until March 14, 2016.
This item is a request for consideration to amend the cityThis item is a request for consideration to amend the citys Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) in conjunction s Future Land Use Plan
(FLUP) in conjunction
with zone change request #15with zone change request #15--92000004 by Warwick Homes Inc. to rezone Reserve B and C, Block 1, 92000004 by Warwick Homes Inc. to rezone Reserve B and C,
Block 1,
Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract
482, William
Jones Survey from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC). The cityJones Survey from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC). The citys FLUP is s FLUP
is
an element of the Comprehensive Plan. The city may elect, from time to time, to amend the FLUP an element of the Comprehensive Plan. The city may elect, from time to time, to amend the
FLUP
following public hearing by the City Council. following public hearing by the City Council.
The cityThe citys Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) identifies the subject property as s Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) identifies the subject property as s Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) identifies
the subject property as s Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) identifies the subject property as Neighborhood CommercialNeighborhood CommercialNeighborhood CommercialNeighborhood Commercial
land use. In order to accommodate the proposed zone change request, the FLUP would need to be land use. In order to accommodate the proposed zone change request, the FLUP would need
to be
amended to allow for amended to allow for CommercialCommercialuse. use.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at the January 21, 2016, meeting and voted The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at the January 21, 2016,
meeting and voted
to recommend approval of the proposed modifications to the Future Land Use Plan.to recommend approval of the proposed modifications to the Future Land Use Plan.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
1.Conduct public hearing.Conduct public hearing.
2.Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission
to approve an Ordinance amending the Cityto approve an Ordinance amending the Citys Future Land Use Plan for a 3.9 acre tract located s Future Land Use Plan for a 3.9 acre tract located
north of Fairmont Parkway near Willmond Rd., described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont north of Fairmont Parkway near Willmond Rd., described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont
Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William
Jones Survey from Jones Survey from Neighborhood CommercialNeighborhood Commercialuse to use to CommercialCommercialuse.use.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
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1 inch = 400 feet
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
March 14, 2016March 14, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/AN/A
Eric EnseyEric EnseySource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Planning & DevelopmentPlanning & Development
Department:Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
AttachmentsAttachments : :
1. Ordinance Ordinance
2. P&Z Recommendation Letter P&Z Recommendation Letter
3. Applicant Information and Request Applicant Information and Request
4. Neighborhood Response Letters Neighborhood Response Letters
5. Land Use Map Land Use Map
6. Zoning Map Zoning Map
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
NOTE: This item originally appeared on the February 22, 2016 Council meeting, but was NOTE: This item originally appeared on the February 22, 2016 Council meeting, but was
postponed until the next meeting, March 14, 2016.postponed until the next meeting, March 14, 2016.
The applicant in this case is Warwick Homes Inc. and by extension, the City of La Porte. Warwick The applicant in this case is Warwick Homes Inc. and by extension, the City of La Porte.
Warwick
Homes owns approximately 3.4 acres of undeveloped land legally described as Reserve B and C, Block Homes owns approximately 3.4 acres of undeveloped land legally described as Reserve
B and C, Block
1, Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision, and initiated this zone change request. The City of 1, Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision, and initiated this zone change request.
The City of
La Porte owns a lift station tract adjacent to the Warwick site that is approximately 0.5 acres in size and La Porte owns a lift station tract adjacent to the Warwick site that is approximately
0.5 acres in size and
is legally known as Tract 3 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Jones Survey. The subject sites are is legally known as Tract 3 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Jones Survey.
The subject sites are
located on the north side of Fairmont Parkway between Big Island Slough and Willmont Road. The located on the north side of Fairmont Parkway between Big Island Slough and Willmont Road.
The located on the north side of Fairmont Parkway between Big Island Slough and Willmont Road. The located on the north side of Fairmont Parkway between Big Island Slough and Willmont
Road. The
Warwick site is vacant and undeveloped and the City of La Porte site contains a sanitary sewer lift Warwick site is vacant and undeveloped and the City of La Porte site contains a sanitary
sewer lift
station, which will remain. The request is for consideration of a zone change request from station, which will remain. The request is for consideration of a zone change request from
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC) for both sites. Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC) for both sites.
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing at the January 21, 2016, meeting The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing at the January 21, 2016,
meeting
concerning this request. There were a total of five responses received from surrounding property concerning this request. There were a total of five responses received from surrounding
property
owners, four in opposition and one in support. Additionally, residents from the surrounding Fairmont owners, four in opposition and one in support. Additionally, residents from the surrounding
Fairmont
Park West Subdivision to the north of the proposed zone change spoke at the meeting and expressed Park West Subdivision to the north of the proposed zone change spoke at the meeting
and expressed
some concern for the zone change. After conducting a public hearing on the matter, the Commission some concern for the zone change. After conducting a public hearing on the matter, the
Commission
voted to recommend approval of the proposed zone change. voted to recommend approval of the proposed zone change.
As currently zoned, the subject site could develop with commercial uses allowed in the NC zone district. As currently zoned, the subject site could develop with commercial uses allowed
in the NC zone district.
The applicant has indicated that they have had a difficult time selling the land as it is currently zoned. The applicant has indicated that they have had a difficult time selling the
land as it is currently zoned.
The NC district is the most restrictive commercial district in the city and is limited generally to less The NC district is the most restrictive commercial district in the city and is
limited generally to less
intense commercial uses such as retail and food establishments but not uses such as professional intense commercial uses such as retail and food establishments but not uses such as professional
offices. If the zone change were to be approved, then those uses permitted in the GC district would be offices. If the zone change were to be approved, then those uses permitted in the
GC district would be
permitted on this site. permitted on this site.
The proposed rezone would be consistent in terms of density with the surrounding commercial The proposed rezone would be consistent in terms of density with the surrounding commercial
development on Fairmont Parkway and will provide a transition of uses from the industrial Bayport development on Fairmont Parkway and will provide a transition of uses from the industrial
Bayport
Industrial District on the south side of Fairmont Parkway to the adjacent residential subdivision to the Industrial District on the south side of Fairmont Parkway to the adjacent residential
subdivision to the
north. As with all other commercial development adjacent to residential development, screening will be north. As with all other commercial development adjacent to residential development,
screening will be
required in conformance with applicable code provisions. required in conformance with applicable code provisions.
While this request is to change allowable land use from NC to GC, much of the public comment at the While this request is to change allowable land use from NC to GC, much of the public
comment at the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting focused on a drainage issue in the area caused by some fill Planning and Zoning Commission meeting focused on a drainage issue in the area caused
by some fill
dirt added to the Warwick site. Staff acknowledges the drainage issue and is working with the property dirt added to the Warwick site. Staff acknowledges the drainage issue and is working
with the property
owner to cause remedy to the situation. The applicant has indicated that the issue should be resolved owner to cause remedy to the situation. The applicant has indicated that the issue
should be resolved
by the date of the City Council meeting on this zone change request. Future development of the site will by the date of the City Council meeting on this zone change request. Future development
of the site will
be required to comply with all applicable drainage requirements and will be reviewed at the time of site be required to comply with all applicable drainage requirements and will be reviewed
at the time of site
plan submittal. plan submittal.
The subject site is currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and the CityThe subject site is currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and the Citys adopted Future Land s adopted
Future Land
Use Map identifies it as Neighborhood Commercial use. The rezoning of the subject properties to GC Use Map identifies it as Neighborhood Commercial use. The rezoning of the subject properties
to GC
requires an amendment to the cityrequires an amendment to the citys Future Land Use Plan, which is also presented on this agenda.s Future Land Use Plan, which is also presented on
this agenda.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
1.Conduct public hearing.Conduct public hearing.
2.Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission
to approve an ordinance to approve zone change request #15to approve an ordinance to approve zone change request #15--92000004, to rezone a 3.9 acre 92000004, to rezone a 3.9 acre
tract located north of Fairmont Pkwy. near Willmond Rd., described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, tract located north of Fairmont Pkwy. near Willmond Rd., described as Reserve B and C,
Block 1,
Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 3 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 3 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482,
William Jones Survey from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC).William Jones Survey from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC).
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Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
March 14, 2016March 14, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
General FundGeneral Fund
Rosalyn EptingRosalyn EptingSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
001.8081.551.5007001.8081.551.5007
Parks & RecreationParks & RecreationAccount Number:Account Number:
Department:Department:
$285,750.00$285,750.00
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Amount
Other:
Requested:Requested:
AttachmentsAttachments : :
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1. Lifeguard Services Bid Tabulation Lifeguard Services Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
During the January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting, staff were directed to contract with Pool Management During the January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting, staff were directed to contract
with Pool Management
Incorporated (PMI) for pool operations for the summer 2016 with a cost of $285,750. Staff would like to Incorporated (PMI) for pool operations for the summer 2016 with a cost of $285,750.
Staff would like to
update Council on what has happened since that meeting. update Council on what has happened since that meeting.
Staff began working on the contract with PMI at that time. PMI had multiple requests and questions Staff began working on the contract with PMI at that time. PMI had multiple requests
and questions
regarding the contract. The final two issues left to resolve were:regarding the contract. The final two issues left to resolve were:
1. Advance payment of 15% upon execution of the contract and another 10% due on June 1. Advance payment of 15% upon execution of the contract and another 10% due on June 1.
2.They will invoice us every 2 weeks, and they are expecting payment due in net 10 days.They will invoice us every 2 weeks, and they are expecting payment due in net 10 days.
After much discussion, PMI was told that the City would not be able to give them advance After much discussion, PMI was told that the City would not be able to give them advance
payment unless they secured a performance bond. The City offered to pay invoices via ppayment unless they secured a performance bond. The City offered to pay invoices via p--card card
which would have allowed PMI to receive payments within 48 to 72 hours. PMI was apparently which would have allowed PMI to receive payments within 48 to 72 hours. PMI was apparently
not able or unwilling to take Pnot able or unwilling to take P--card payments. At that point PMI pulled their bid from card payments. At that point PMI pulled their bid from
consideration. consideration.
In looking at the attached bid tabulation summary, the next bidder was USA Management with In looking at the attached bid tabulation summary, the next bidder was USA Management with
$322,886.60. USA Management stated that they would still honor their bid, however they would $322,886.60. USA Management stated that they would still honor their bid, however they
would
require an advanced payment of 10%. They also stated that they would be willing to obtain a require an advanced payment of 10%. They also stated that they would be willing to obtain
a
performance bond, however that cost would be added to the contract for us to pay. Although this performance bond, however that cost would be added to the contract for us to pay. Although
this
sounds promising, we have had an unfavorable reference on them from another city in the sounds promising, we have had an unfavorable reference on them from another city in the
Houston area. Houston area.
Aquatic Management was the third bidder with $349,172. In looking at their scoring, they were Aquatic Management was the third bidder with $349,172. In looking at their scoring, they
were
scored way lower than the other two bidders. The reasoning for this is because they did not scored way lower than the other two bidders. The reasoning for this is because they did
not
provide any references nor did they demonstrate the ability to meet the specifications. Staff is not provide any references nor did they demonstrate the ability to meet the specifications.
Staff is not
comfortable with this company at this time.comfortable with this company at this time.
Staff have already begun to post aquatic positions so that pool operations can be run in house, if Staff have already begun to post aquatic positions so that pool operations can be
run in house, if
needed. Please note that weneeded. Please note that weve not hired anyone but wanted to get started posting the needed ve not hired anyone but wanted to get started posting the needed
positions in case Councilpositions in case Councils direction is to manage the pool in house this year.s direction is to manage the pool in house this year.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
1.Consider approval or other action of a contract with USA Management and include an additional Consider approval or other action of a contract with USA Management and include an additional
increase of $37,136.60 from the previously approved increase of $55,750 (total budget increase of increase of $37,136.60 from the previously approved increase of $55,750 (total budget
increase of
$92,886.60 from original in house pool operations budget of $230,000) ; or $92,886.60 from original in house pool operations budget of $230,000) ; or
2.Direct staff to continue the recruitment process for lifeguard services to be managed in house.Direct staff to continue the recruitment process for lifeguard services to be managed
in house.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
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March 14, 2016March 14, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Traci E. LeachTraci E. Leach
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
AdministrationAdministration
Department:Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
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Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
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At the February 22, 2016, the City Council discussed plans for the upcoming 125At the February 22, 2016, the City Council discussed plans for the upcoming 125 Anniversary Anniversary
Celebration. One of the components that is to be included in the process is a planning committee. The Celebration. One of the components that is to be included in the process is a
planning committee. The
committee can assist staff in identifying events that will be of interest to the community. As staff was committee can assist staff in identifying events that will be of interest to
the community. As staff was
discussing the specifics and logistics of the committee, it would be helpful to obtain Council discussing the specifics and logistics of the committee, it would be helpful to obtain
Council
direction/input on several additional policy questions that tie together with the concept of the committee. direction/input on several additional policy questions that tie together with
the concept of the committee.
The issues for discussion include:The issues for discussion include:
Overall Scope of the Anniversary Celebrations: This is perhaps one of the most important Overall Scope of the Anniversary Celebrations: This is perhaps one of the most important
philosophical decisions related to the event, as the scale will determine what type of resources philosophical decisions related to the event, as the scale will determine what type of
resources
will ultimately be necessary to plan, staff, and work the event(s). During previous discussions, it will ultimately be necessary to plan, staff, and work the event(s). During previous
discussions, it will ultimately be necessary to plan, staff, and work the event(s). During previous discussions, it will ultimately be necessary to plan, staff, and work the event(s).
During previous discussions, it
has been discussed that there could be several smaller scale events leading up to a largehas been discussed that there could be several smaller scale events leading up to a large--scale
scale
weekend concert event to commemorate the Cityweekend concert event to commemorate the Citys anniversary. Under this scenario, there would s anniversary. Under this scenario, there
would
certainly be more opportunities for a committee to provide both input and assist in logistics of certainly be more opportunities for a committee to provide both input and assist in logistics
of
planning the event. However, should the Cityplanning the event. However, should the Citys scope/responsibility be narrowed to include just a s scope/responsibility be narrowed to
include just a
single large scale event and then have a more grasssingle large scale event and then have a more grass--roots, community driven effort to host small roots, community driven effort to
host small
events throughout the year, perhaps a committee for the purposes of planning component pieces events throughout the year, perhaps a committee for the purposes of planning component pieces
of the event is not as necessary. Under any scenario, staff believes that it is important to obtain of the event is not as necessary. Under any scenario, staff believes that it is
important to obtain
community input regarding the types of events and activities the community would like to see. community input regarding the types of events and activities the community would like to
see.
Whether that is in the form of a formal committee or a more informal method, such as via social Whether that is in the form of a formal committee or a more informal method, such as via
social
media, this is certainly an aspect of the planning that is critical to help plan a budget for the media, this is certainly an aspect of the planning that is critical to help plan a budget
for the
celebration.celebration.
Scope of Committee Responsibilities: Previous anniversaries had a fairly robust volunteer effort Scope of Committee Responsibilities: Previous anniversaries had a fairly robust volunteer
effort
with community members chairing and presumably organizing various facets of the celebrations. with community members chairing and presumably organizing various facets of the celebrations.
Theres some components of the event that the City will handle by default, such as the purchase s some components of the event that the City will handle by default, such as the purchase
of all products, services; equipment and public safety requirements and deployment; logistics for of all products, services; equipment and public safety requirements and deployment;
logistics for
other equipment necessary for planning an event (ieother equipment necessary for planning an event (ie--barricades, portable restrooms, lighting, barricades, portable restrooms, lighting,
etc). As stated in the first bullet above, the scope and reach of the committee will depend on how etc). As stated in the first bullet above, the scope and reach of the committee will
depend on how
bigthe vision is for the anniversary celebration.the vision is for the anniversary celebration.
What is Our Primary Purpose (Who are we Trying to Reach?): Is the purpose of the anniversary What is Our Primary Purpose (Who are we Trying to Reach?): Is the purpose of the anniversary
celebration more to focus on hosting events for La Porte residents or are events intended to be celebration more to focus on hosting events for La Porte residents or are events intended
to be
larger in reach and more regional in nature? Traditionally, cost recovery has not been a primary larger in reach and more regional in nature? Traditionally, cost recovery has not been
a primary
consideration during the planning of special events. The philosophy behind this approach is that consideration during the planning of special events. The philosophy behind this approach
is that
all City events should be accessible to any La Porte resident that would like to attend. If the all City events should be accessible to any La Porte resident that would like to attend.
If the
primary focus of the event(s) is to host for primarily La Porte residents, staff would continue primary focus of the event(s) is to host for primarily La Porte residents, staff would
continue
forward using the current philosophy of noforward using the current philosophy of no--cost events for all. If the primary focus of events is to cost events for all. If the primary
focus of events is to
generate interest in La Porte from visitors outside the City, it would be useful to discuss Councilgenerate interest in La Porte from visitors outside the City, it would be useful to
discuss Councils
desire regarding gate fees, sponsorship efforts, and overall expectations on cost recovery. As desire regarding gate fees, sponsorship efforts, and overall expectations on cost recovery.
As
was evident during the Jake concert event, the mechanics for a dual cost structure can be more was evident during the Jake concert event, the mechanics for a dual cost structure can
be more
difficult to both market and implement. difficult to both market and implement. Staff can make just about any configuration work; the Staff can make just about any configuration work;
the
philosophy just needs to be set now so logistics can be planned. philosophy just needs to be set now so logistics can be planned.
At this time, staff is prepared to take direction from the Council regarding these issues and begin At this time, staff is prepared to take direction from the Council regarding these
issues and begin
moving forward based on that feedback.moving forward based on that feedback.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
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Provide input/direction regarding preferred approach to the 125Provide input/direction regarding preferred approach to the 125 Anniversary Celebration. Anniversary Celebration.
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
March 14, 2016March 14, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/AN/A
Scott D. LivingstonScott D. LivingstonSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Economic Economic
Department:Department:
Development/TourismDevelopment/Tourism
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
AttachmentsAttachments : :
1. Economic Alliance 2015 Annual Report Economic Alliance 2015 Annual Report
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Houston Port Region Economic Alliance will be preparedChad Burke, President/CEO of the Houston Port Region Economic Alliance will be prepared
to present and discuss the Economic Allianceto present and discuss the Economic Alliances 2015 Annual Report.s 2015 Annual Report.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
None
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
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10.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 2016Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 2016
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, March 24, 2016Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, March 24, 2016
City Council Meeting, Monday, March 28, 2016City Council Meeting, Monday, March 28, 2016
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Thursday, March 31, 2016La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Thursday, March 31, 2016
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 J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Councilmembers J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard,
Engelken,
Earp, Clausen and Mayor RigbyEarp, Clausen and Mayor Rigby
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