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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-16 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council LOUIS R. RIGBYCHUCK ENGELKENCHUCK ENGELKEN MayorCouncilmember District 2Councilmember District 2 JOHN ZEMANEKDARYL LEONARD Councilmember At Large ACouncilmember At Large ACouncilmember District 3Councilmember District 3 DOTTIE KAMINSKIDOTTIE KAMINSKIKRISTIN MARTIN Councilmember At Large BCouncilmember At Large BCouncilmember District 4Councilmember District 4 DANNY EARPJAY MARTIN Mayor Pro-TemCouncilmember District 5Councilmember District 5 Councilmember District 1Councilmember District 1 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6Councilmember District 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDACITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held August 22, 2016, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held August 22, 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 2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION––The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.   3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE––The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Chuck The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Chuck Engelken.Engelken.   4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS (a)Recognition Recognition -- Employee of the Second Quarter Employee of the Second Quarter -- Jaree Hefner Jaree Hefner -- City of La Porte Parks and City of La Porte Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Department -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby 5.5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.) 6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will beenacted by (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will beenacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.) (a)Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on August 8, Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on August 8, 2016 2016 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (b)Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance changing the portion of S. 1st Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance changing the portion of S. 1st Street between W. Fairmont Parkway and W. H Street, from a TwoStreet between W. Fairmont Parkway and W. H Street, from a Two--Way north and Way north and southbound traffic corridor to a Onesouthbound traffic corridor to a One--Way traffic corridor for northbound traffic only Way traffic corridor for northbound traffic only - S. ValianteValiante (c)Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc., for design, bidding and services contract with Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc., for design, bidding and construction phase services in connection with project for reconstructing roadway segments construction phase services in connection with project for reconstructing roadway segments of Pinebluff Subdivision of Pinebluff Subdivision -- S. Valiante S. Valiante 7.AUTHORIZATIONSAUTHORIZATIONS (a)Consider approval or other action regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Consider approval or other action regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve proposed Rules, Regulations and Bylaws of the City of La Porte Commission to approve proposed Rules, Regulations and Bylaws of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission -- E. Ensey E. Ensey 8.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a)Discussion and possible action regarding appointments to various City of La Porte boards, Discussion and possible action regarding appointments to various City of La Porte boards, committees and commissions committees and commissions -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty 1 (b)Discussion and possible action regarding evaluation and review process for the Request for Discussion and possible action regarding evaluation and review process for the Request for Proposals for collection of delinquent tax and Municipal Court fees Proposals for collection of delinquent tax and Municipal Court fees -- Councilmembers Councilmembers Zemanek; Kaminski and J. MartinZemanek; Kaminski and J. Martin (c)Discussion and possible action regarding regulation of donation collection bins in the City of Discussion and possible action regarding regulation of donation collection bins in the City of La Porte La Porte -- Councilmembers K. Martin; Kaminski and Zemanek Councilmembers K. Martin; Kaminski and Zemanek 9.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS •La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, August 29, 2016La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, August 29, 2016 •City Council Meeting, Monday, September 12, 2016City Council Meeting, Monday, September 12, 2016 •City Council Meeting, Monday, September 26, 2016City Council Meeting, Monday, September 26, 2016 •Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 15, 2016Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 15, 2016 •Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, September 22, 2016Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, September 22, 2016 10.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies or existing policies ––Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Mayor RigbyZemanek, Leonard and Mayor Rigby   11.EXECUTIVE SESSIONEXECUTIVE SESSION  The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in:Code, in accordance with the authority contained in: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 --Deliberation regarding Real Property: Meet with City Deliberation regarding Real Property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss acquisition of real property in connection with Phase II of F216 Manager and City Attorney to discuss acquisition of real property in connection with Phase II of F216 Drainage Improvement.Drainage Improvement. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 --Personnel Matter: Deliberation concerning the Personnel Matter: Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Corby Alexander, City or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Corby Alexander, City Manager.Manager.   12.RECONVENERECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session.session.   13.ADJOURNADJOURN The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the needarise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas needarise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code (the Texas open meetings laws).Government 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 accommodationsfor persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received accommodationsfor 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 August 22, 2016 , agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City I certify that a copy of the August 22, 2016 , agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on August 16, 2016.Hall bulletin board on August 16, 2016. 2 3 Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item August 22, 2016 August 22, 2016 LOUIS R. RIGBYCHUCK ENGELKENCHUCK ENGELKEN MayorCouncilmember District 2Councilmember District 2 JOHN ZEMANEKDARYL LEONARD Councilmember At Large ACouncilmember At Large ACouncilmember District 3Councilmember District 3 DOTTIE KAMINSKIDOTTIE KAMINSKIKRISTIN MARTIN Councilmember At Large BCouncilmember At Large BCouncilmember District 4Councilmember District 4 DANNY EARPJAY MARTIN Mayor Pro-TemCouncilmember District 5Councilmember District 5 Councilmember District 1Councilmember District 1 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6Councilmember District 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDACITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held August 22, 2016, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held August 22, 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.for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action. 1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER 2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION––The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.   3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE––The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Chuck The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Chuck Engelken.Engelken.   4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS (a)Recognition Recognition -- Employee of the Second Quarter Employee of the Second Quarter -- Jaree Hefner Jaree Hefner -- City of La Porte Parks and City of La Porte Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Department -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby 5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.) ****************************************************************** ****************************************************************** 4 nd Employee of the 2 Quarter 2016 Jaree Hefner Jaree Hefner first joined the City of La Porte team in October of 2013 and is currently our Marketing and Special Event Specialist. Jaree has scored a 4 or higher on every performance evaluation and was rd previously nominated for Employee of the Quarter in the 3 quarter of 2015. In nominating her for this recognition, Kristin Gauthier (Emergency Management Coordinator) shared the following: Office to Parks and Recreation, taking on responsibilities for special events in addition to current and future projects on her plate. She has constantly been a support to our office, especially during times of emergency. This quarter, she took on a project to develop an Emergency Preparedness App for the LEPC. This was outside her normal job duties and was a huge undertaking. She worked patiently with us to develop the app and the promotional materials to help make it a success. In addition, she has developed promotional materials for other events like the annual Hurricane Preparedness Workshop. This year, she went above and beyond to program an interactive kiosk for us to use at the workshop, which was a huge hit and enabled us to interact with even more attendees. We truly appreciate everything she does to support our office, and I know she is doing that with other departments throughout the City have someone as skilled and passionate as Jaree dedicated to sharing all the positive aspects of the City of La Porte with our community and beyond. Please join me in congratulating Jaree Hefner as our Employee of the Quarter. 5 Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item August 22, 2016 August 22, 2016 6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will beenacted by (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will beenacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.) (a)Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on August 8, Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on August 8, 2016 2016 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (b)Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance changing the portion of S. 1st Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance changing the portion of S. 1st Street between W. Fairmont Parkway and W. H Street, from a TwoStreet between W. Fairmont Parkway and W. H Street, from a Two--Way north and Way north and southbound traffic corridor to a Onesouthbound traffic corridor to a One--Way traffic corridor for northbound traffic only Way traffic corridor for northbound traffic only - S. ValianteValiante (c)Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc., for design, bidding and services contract with Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc., for design, bidding and construction phase services in connection with project for reconstructing roadway segments construction phase services in connection with project for reconstructing roadway segments construction phase services in connection with project for reconstructing roadway segments construction phase services in connection with project for reconstructing roadway segments of Pinebluff Subdivision of Pinebluff Subdivision -- S. Valiante S. Valiante ****************************************************************** ****************************************************************** 6 LOUIS RIGBY CHUCK ENGELKEN Mayor Councilmember District 2 JOHN ZEMANEK DARYL LEONARD Councilmember At Large A Councilmember District 3 DOTTIE KAMINSKI KRISTIN MARTIN Councilmember At Large B Councilmember District 4 DANNY EARP JAY MARTIN Mayor Pro-Tem Councilmember District 5 Councilmember District 1 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE AUGUST 8, 2016 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in aregular meetingonMonday,August 8, 2016, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1.CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Engelken, Zemanek, Clausen, Earp, K. Martin, J. Martin, Leonard, and Kaminski. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Joshua Ojeda, Fairmont Park Church. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember John Zemanek. 4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS a)Proclamation 811 Safe Digging Day Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby presented a proclamation for 811 Safe Digging Day. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS(Limited to five minutes per person.) Amy Titus,1314 Golden St,addressed Council regarding an incident at a City pool that resulted in her son being dismissed as a lifeguard. 6. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) a)Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the meeting held on June 25, 2016 P. Fogarty b)Consider approval or other action regarding the purchase of Coban Echo Body Worn Camera Systems under Texas Buy Board Contract K. Adcox c)Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the public resale of property acquired through tax foreclosure by the Constable of Harris County K. Powell d)Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the sale of Lots 18-23, Block 411, Town of La Porte; Lots 13 & 14, Block 98, Town of La Porte; Lots 35-37, Block 11, Bayfront to La Porte; Lots 1-3, Block 11, Bayfront to La Porte; Lot 12, Block 25, Town of La Porte; Lots 22 & 23, Block 59, Bayfront to La Porte; Lots 24 & 25, Block 59, Bayfront to 7 La Porte; Lots 14-17, Block 411, Town of La Porte and Lots 15 & 16, Block 98, Town of La Porte K. Powell e)Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution naming the City Manager as the authorizing agent for contracts and agreements associated with the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) project for the La Porte Municipal Airport and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to execute the Certification of Project Funds; Designation of ve and Entitlement Transfer Agreement forms S. Valiante Councilmember Engelken motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. At 6:14 p.m., Mayor Rigby stated if there are no objections from council, theExecutive Session will be taken out of order at this time.There was no council objection to taking this item out of order.See Executive Session item below in these minutes. 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding report on Dangerous Buildings in the City of La Porte R. Davidson Deputy Building Official R. J. Davidson presented a summary. There were no questions from Council. Councilmember Engelken moved to go forward with the process and for Staff to provide notice of a public hearing date. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. 8. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting held prior to the City Council Meeting. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Corby Alexander thanked Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens and the R. J. Davidson, Deputy Building Official, for the presentation on the Dangerous Buildings and reminded everyone of the event hosted by the La Porte Civic Club on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information. Councilmembers Engelken and Clausen requested staff investigate the comments and incident provided by Ms. Titus in public comments. There were no other council comments. 10(a).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 551.071 (2) Consultations with Attorney: Pending or Contemplated Litigation Meet with City Attorney to discuss USOR Site Group PRP v. A&M Contractors, et al, Case No. 4:14-cv-02441, in the U.S. District Court-Houston. City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 6:14 p.m. regarding the item listed above. 8 10(b). RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive session. City Council reconvened into the regular Council meeting at 6:49 p.m. Regarding thediscussion of USOR Site Group PRP v. A&M Contractors, et al, Case No. 4:14-cv-02441, in the U.S. District Court-Houston,Councilmember Engelken made a motion to continue the negotiation as advised by the City Attorney. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED 9/0. 11.ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on August 22,2016. ________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby 9 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM August 22, 2016August 22, 2016AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/AN/A Sharon ValianteSharon ValianteSource of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By:    Public WorksPublic WorksAccount Number:Account Number: Department:Department:    Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:      Other:Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO AttachmentsAttachments : : 1.Ordinance & Exhibit AOrdinance & Exhibit A 2.TMUTCD Traffic Control DeviceTMUTCD Traffic Control Device SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS stst At its July 25, 2016 meeting, City Council passed and approved a traffic control change to 1At its July 25, 2016 meeting, City Council passed and approved a traffic control change to 1 Street Street between Fairmont Parkway and H Street. The change in the traffic control takes the twobetween Fairmont Parkway and H Street. The change in the traffic control takes the two--way direction of way direction of flow to a oneflow to a one--way direction of flow in the north bound direction.way direction of flow in the north bound direction. To implement and enforce the change in traffic control, it is necessary to adopt an ordinance.To implement and enforce the change in traffic control, it is necessary to adopt an ordinance. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval or other action of an ordinance containing the oneConsider approval or other action of an ordinance containing the one--way direction of flow in the way direction of flow in the stst northbound direction for 1northbound direction for 1 Street between Fairmont Parkway and H Street. Street between Fairmont Parkway and H Street. Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate 10 11 12 13 2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2B-14. Locations of ONE WAY Signs Figure 2B-14. Locations of ONE WAY Signs This figure shows three locations of ONE WAY signs. Black inverted "Ts" denote signs. A legend shows an asterisk indicating optional use and a black arrow indicating the direction of travel in the lanes. The first illustration shows an intersection of a vertical two-lane roadway with a horizontal two-lane roadway. Black arrows on the vertical roadway indicate that the direction of travel is one lane ineach direction, and a solid double yellow line is shown separating the opposing direction lanes, except through the intersection. On the horizontal roadway, black arrows indicate that the direction of travel for both lanes is east to west. A broken white line separates the two westbound lanes, except through the intersection. On the vertical roadway, to the right of the northbound lane in advance of the intersection, two ONE WAY signs are shown mounted back-to-back. One is shown pointing west (to the left)and facing south, and the other is shown pointing west (to the right) and facing north. to the right of the northbound lane in advance of the intersection, a ONE WAY sign pointing west (to the right) is shown 14 facing south. To the left of the southbound lane in advance of the intersection, a ONE WAY sign marked with an asterisk is shown pointing west (to the left) and facing north. To the right of the northbound lane on the north side of the intersection, a ONE WAY sign marked with an asterisk is shown pointing west (to the left). To the left of the southbound lane on the north side of the intersection, two ONE WAY signs are shown mounted back-to-back. One is shown pointing west (to the left) and facing south, and the other is shown pointing west (to the left) and facing north. The second illustration shows a T-shaped intersection of a vertical two-lane roadway with a horizontal two-lane roadway. Black arrows on the vertical roadway indicate that the direction of travel is one lane in each direction, and a solid double yellow line is shown separating the opposing direction lanes, except through the intersection. Black arrows on the horizontal roadway indicate that the direction of travel is one way east to west. A broken white line separates the two lanes of the horizontal roadway. To the right of the northbound travel lane in advance of the intersection with the horizontal roadway, a ONE WAY sign is shown pointing west (to the left) and facing south. On the far side of the intersection directly opposite the vertical roadway, another ONE WAY sign pointing west (to the left) and facing south is shown to the north side of the horizontal roadway. The third illustration shows an intersection of a segment of a vertical two-lane roadway with a horizontal two-lane roadway. Black arrows on the horizontal roadway indicate that the direction of travel is one lane in each direction, and a solid double yellow line is shown separating the opposing direction lanes, except through the intersection. Black arrows on the verticalroadway indicate that the direction of travel for both lanes is south to north in advance of the intersection, and that on the far side of the intersection, the direction of travel is one lane in each direction. In advance of the intersection, a solid white line is shown separating the two northbound lanes, and in the left lane, the pavement is shown marked with a vertical white arrow curving up and to the left over the word "ONLY" in white, followed by another closer to the intersection. At the bottom of the illustration to both the left and right of the vertical roadway, a sign assembly is shown. It is shown as a Two-Way Traffic symbol sign above a horizontal orange plaque with the word "AHEAD" in black and is facing south. To the left of the roadway opposite the first turn arrow on the pavement, a square white sign with a black border and legend is shown with the words "LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT." To the right of the right northbound lane in advance of the intersection, a four-piece sign assembly is shown.It is shown composed of two ONE WAY signs mounted back-to-back, one pointing north (to the left) and facing west and the other pointing north (to the right) and facing east. Mounted perpendicular and to the south side of these two signs is a vertical rectangular white sign with the words "END ONE WAY" facing south. On the north side of this sign assembly is mounted a Do Not enter sign facing north. This same sign assembly is shown to the left of the left northbound land in advance of the intersection 15 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM August 22, 2016August 22, 2016AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: 003, 019, 033003, 019, 033 Sharon ValianteSharon ValianteSource of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By: 003003--70717071--531531-- Public WorksPublic Works Department:Department: 1100/0191100/019--70717071-- Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: Account Number:Account Number: 531531--1100/0331100/033--    Other: 70717071--531531--11001100 003003--$70,000$70,000 019 019-- $50,000$50,000 033 033 Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: AttachmentsAttachments : : $80,000$80,000 1.Cobb Fendley Professional Serivces Cobb Fendley Professional Serivces 003 $ 66,425003 $ 66,425 019 019 ProposalProposal $50,000$50,000 033 033 Amount Requested:Amount Requested: 2.Evaluation SummaryEvaluation Summary $80,000$80,000 Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS The FY 16 budget includes an allocation for the design of Pinebluff Subdivision Improvements that The FY 16 budget includes an allocation for the design of Pinebluff Subdivision Improvements that includes Bayshore and the lettered streets running perpendicular into Bayshore. The City of La Porte includes Bayshore and the lettered streets running perpendicular into Bayshore. The City of La Porte selected the firm of Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for selected the firm of Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the design, bidding, and construction phase services for this project through a RFQ process. Cobb the design, bidding, and construction phase services for this project through a RFQ process. Cobb Findley & Associates was one of tweny (20) firms responding to the solicitation that was advertised on Findley & Associates was one of tweny (20) firms responding to the solicitation that was advertised on January 7 and again on January 14, 2016. Seventy (70) firms were notified with fiftyJanuary 7 and again on January 14, 2016. Seventy (70) firms were notified with fifty--one (51) one (51) downloading the RFQ documents. The price proposal submitted by Cobb Fendley (attached) total is downloading the RFQ documents. The price proposal submitted by Cobb Fendley (attached) total is $196,425.00. The total request is below the budget amount of $200,000.00. The construction estimate $196,425.00. The total request is below the budget amount of $200,000.00. The construction estimate (FY 17) is $2,000,000.(FY 17) is $2,000,000.(FY 17) is $2,000,000.(FY 17) is $2,000,000. The price proposal references drainage study and design. Staff directed Cobb Fendley to consider the The price proposal references drainage study and design. Staff directed Cobb Fendley to consider the potential for redirecting more of the drainage directly to Galveston Bay. Elimination of open ditches with potential for redirecting more of the drainage directly to Galveston Bay. Elimination of open ditches with pipe storm sewer will be considered. The sanitary sewer system is in good condition due to the pipe storm sewer will be considered. The sanitary sewer system is in good condition due to the aggressive Sewer Rehabilitation program and needs little work. The water distribution system is over 45 aggressive Sewer Rehabilitation program and needs little work. The water distribution system is over 45 year old cast iron, steel and A/C pipe that will be replaced with PVC. Different pavement types and year old cast iron, steel and A/C pipe that will be replaced with PVC. Different pavement types and street layout paths will be considered during the design phase.street layout paths will be considered during the design phase. At least one public meeting with the residents is anticipated during the design process along with other At least one public meeting with the residents is anticipated during the design process along with other resident contacts to identify any access or other considerations of the residents.resident contacts to identify any access or other considerations of the residents. Benefits: The project will address several of the lower rated asphalt street segments identified in the 2013 The project will address several of the lower rated asphalt street segments identified in the 2013 comprehensive street inspection report. The project will address drainage and flooding concerns of the comprehensive street inspection report. The project will address drainage and flooding concerns of the residents. Liabilities: Deferring the project construction would add to future year maintenance responsibilities unless Deferring the project construction would add to future year maintenance responsibilities unless substituted with a like project. Drainage and flooding problems will continue.substituted with a like project. Drainage and flooding problems will continue. 16 Operating Costs: Operating Costs: Slight decrease in operating costs.Slight decrease in operating costs. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract with Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc. for the design, bidding and construction phase contract with Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc. for the design, bidding and construction phase services for reconstructing roadway segments of Pinebluff subdivision in an amount not to exceed services for reconstructing roadway segments of Pinebluff subdivision in an amount not to exceed $196,425. Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate 17 18 City of La PorteJuly 6, 2016 Pine Bluff Subdivision Improvements EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES & COMPENSATION Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. Proposal for Professional Engineering Services for Pine Bluff Subdivision Improvements Project/Limits Pine Bluff Subdivision Improvements project includes the reconstruction of streets and storm facilities along Bay Shore Drive, Pine Bluff Street and the lettered streets (A thru F) within the Pine Bluff Subdivision. Approximately 50% of the sanitary sewer system within the subdivision is aged concrete pipe and will replaced as part of the project. The remaining 50% of the sewer is believed to be new or recently rehabilitated pipe. New water line and appurtenances will be installed. General Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. (CobbFendley) will perform professional engineering services as follows: provide topographic survey for Pine Bluff Subdivision, drainage study and civil design drawings for construction. Sub Consultants CobbFendley shall subcontract the geotechnical investigation and any other services not specifically offered by CobbFendley to perform the tasks described in this scope of service. Below is a list of the consultants that we anticipate on using for this project: Geotechnical Investigation – Terracon Consultants Construction Estimate The preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for this project are attached as Exhibit C. BASIC SERVICES CobbFendley will provide the following engineering services as part of its basic service. The specific items of service include: Drainage Study: 1. Review drainage report findings and recommendations made in the City Wide Drainage Report (01/09), Report #3 (10108) and Impact Analysis for Sheet Flow Relief Structures (10/09). 2. Perform an existing condition hydrologic drainage analysis for existing roadside ditch to determine the relevant rainfall runoff flow rates for areas contributing to the project location. The existing condition analysis will be performed to document drainage boundaries, flowrates, outfall locations, and overland sheetflow patterns. A hydraulic analysis will also be performed to quantify relevant existing condition flows and determine water surface elevations Page 1 of 5 19 City of La PorteJuly 6, 2016 Pine Bluff Subdivision Improvements conveyed via the roadside ditches along Pine Bluff St and Bay Shore Dr to the outfall(s). 3. Determine the amount of increased impervious cover associated with the reconstruction of the streets and additional sidewalks to determine the increase in runoff conveyance resulting from the proposed improvements. Alternatives will be investigated to determine the most efficient drainage system(s) for conveying proposed condition flows to the outfall locations. This study will identify required drainage facility types, ditch sizes and slopes, driveway culvert sizes and slopes, or storm sewer sizes and slopes, to document the improvements that are required and where. 4. Increases in flow to outfall locations will be mitigated by modifying the contributing existing condition drainage boundaries. Allowing for increased conveyance directly to the bay yet no increase in flow to the SH146 drainage system. 5. A report will be created to document the recommended alternative of this analysis with maps, exhibits and supporting calculations. Design Phase Services: 1. Perform utility records research on existing underground utilities, overhead utilities, and any pipeline crossings within the project limits. 2. Review existing water and sewer services to the project area and provide necessary improvements like fire hydrants, valves, manholes, services leads and line accessibility for maintenance. 3. Investigate the roadway alignment at Pine Bluff Drive/Pine Bluff Street and Bayshore Drive in order to straighten out the entrance as much as possible within the existing right-of-way provided. 4. Investigate and provide a recommendation on removing the section of pavement between Pine Bluff Drive and Bayshore Drive. 5. Consider the following roadway cross section options, materials and cost estimates: Concrete or Asphalt Pavement with Storm Sewer Concrete or Asphalt Pavement with Roadside Ditch Combination of Storm Sewer and Roadside Ditch 6. Investigate and determine optimal pavement width options in order to fit the roadway and utilities within the existing right-of-way while providing access to utilities for maintenance and service. 7. Prepare a presentation and attend City Council meeting to present findings and make recommendations. 8. Design the roadway vertical alignment to achieve the necessary cover for the new storm sewer system. Determine roadway grades and cross slopes to Page 2 of 5 20 City of La PorteJuly 6, 2016 Pine Bluff Subdivision Improvements ensure proper drainage. Determine ditch grades and/or storm sewer grades and inlet locations and ensure positive drainage of the existing project area. 9. Provide construction plan drawings. The plans will include, at a minimum, the following. Cover Sheet Water and Sewer Layout Overall Project Layout Storm Sewer Layout Typical Cross Sections Survey Control Map SWPP Plan Plan and Profiles Sheets Demolition Plan Traffic Control Plan General Notes and Details 10. Prepare contract bidding documents consisting of technical specifications and contract documents outlining the construction contract requirements. 11. Prepare a 60% submittal and a 90% submittal of the construction documents for review and comment. Once all comments are received by all entities involved, CobbFendley will finalize the construction documents for bidding. 12. Provide preliminary and final construction cost estimates. Bid Phase Services: 1. Distribute digital plans and specifications to City for placement in PublicPurchase.com. Address questions form potential bidders concerning the Project’s construction documents and prepare addendums as necessary. 2. Attend Pre-Bid and Bid Opening. 3. Evaluate bids and qualifications of the apparent low bidder and provide a recommendation of award letter. 4. Prepare and provide the City with three (3) sets of hard copy award documents and plans. Construction Administration: 1. Attend and conduct preconstruction conference 2. Review and respond to all submittals and request for information (RFI’s) regarding the project improvements. Prepare change orders as necessary. 3. Attend and conduct final acceptance inspection of the project and prepare punch list as necessary. 4. Provide City with necessary close out documents, including as-builts of the project. Page 3 of 5 21 City of La PorteJuly 6, 2016 Pine Bluff Subdivision Improvements ADDITONAL SERVICES Surveying CobbFendley, as the project surveyor shall: 1. Establish horizontal and vertical project control throughout the site. Vertical control will be tied to current TSARP datum. 2. Perform a Category 6, Condition II topographical survey of the project area in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors to locate existing utilities, appurtenances and pavement providing cross sections of the following existing features: natural ground, concrete curbs and pavement. Elevations will be obtained at a maximum of 50-ft intervals, right- of-way to right-of-way, plus 10 feet on each side. 3. Prepare a survey drawing on a plan style sheet at a scale of 1”=20’ horizontally or at the direction of the engineer. The drawing will depict the obtained field information and any record information provided by outside sources. Geotechnical Investigation 1. The geotechnical investigation will be performed by Terracon in accordance with the attached proposal. A geotechnical report will include geotechnical engineering recommendations on subgrade preparation, pavement design for both concrete and asphalt roads and storm sewer construction considerations. Exclusions for the Scope of Services: The services described above are the identified BASIC AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES for this assignment. Other items that may arise during the course of the project that the City may wish to add to the scope of services shall be deemed as SUPPLEMENTAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES. CobbFendley shall undertake such supplemental additional services as assigned by the City upon written direction from the City. Examples of such items are as follows: 1. Construction Management and Inspection 2. Materials Testing Services 3. Obtaining Construction Permits 4. Right-of-way Acquisition 5. Bidding project more than once 6. Any other services not specifically included within the description of the Basic Services and Additional Services as described above. If supplemental services are requested by the City, CobbFendley will provide the City with a separate proposal for the supplemental work. Page 4 of 5 22 City of La PorteJuly 6, 2016 Pine Bluff Subdivision Improvements EXHIBIT B BASIS OF COMPENSATION BASIC SERVICES The Compensation to be paid to CobbFendley for providing the BASIC SERVICES rendered under this agreement shall be based on Lump sum fees for overall phases of the work as shown below. Reimbursable items and subconsultant invoices will be subject to a 10% administration charge. 1. DRAINAGE STUDY (Lump Sum) ...............................................................$19,905 2. DESIGN PHASE SERVICES (Lump Sum) .............................................. $127,100 3. BID PHASE SERVICES (Lump Sum) .......................................................... $4,145 4. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION (Lump Sum) .................................. $12,760 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 5. Surveying (Lump Sum) ............................................................................... $25,875 6. Geotechnical Investigation (including 10% markup) .................................... $5,390 Subtotal, Additional Services ...................................................................... $31,265 Reimbursable Expenses 1. Reproduction, mileage, delivery charges, etc. ............................................ $1,250 TOTAL, Basic & Additional Services incl. Reimbursables ............................. $196,425 ADDITIONAL SERVICES The Compensation to be paid to CobbFendley for providing any ADDITIONAL SERVICES under this agreement shall be based on the rate schedule included in the Agreement. Reimbursable items and subconsultant invoices will be subject to a 10% administration charge. Services will be charged according to those personnel directly involved in providing the service, and will be rounded to the nearest half hour. Lump sum fees will be negotiated for particular, defined assignments at the request of the City. When an occasion arises which the City desires to be covered by a lump sum fee, CobbFendley will negotiate an acceptable fee with the City and prepare an addendum to this Agreement which describes the scope of services to be provided and the fee. The addendum will be effective only after its signature by both parties. Direct Personnel Expense means salaries and wages paid to CobbFendley’s employees plus payroll related costs and benefits such as payroll taxes, worker’s compensation, health and retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, vacation, and holiday pay applicable hereto. Reimbursable Direct Expenses shall be those costs incurred on or directly for the CLIENT’S project, including but not limited to necessary transportation costs including mileage at the current IRS rate, meals and lodging, laboratory tests and analyses, and printing and binding charges. Page 5 of 5 23 EXHIBIT C Client: City of La Porte Project Name: Pine Bluff Subdivision Improvements Opinion of Probable Construction Cost Item Item DescriptionUnitQuantityUnit PriceExtended Price No. BASE BID SECTION 1 - SITE PREPARATION FOR EARTH WORK 1 Mobilization (No Greater Than 5% of Total Bid)LS1 $ 100,000.00 100,000.00$ Remove and Dispose of Existing Pavement and Base (All 2 SY6,500 $ 7.00 45,500.00$ Depths) 3 Remove and Dispose of Existing DrivewaysSY1,100 $ 8.00 $ 8,800.00 4 Remove Existing Outfall and CulvertLS1 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 SUBTOTAL SECTION 1 $ 164,300.00 SECTION 2 - PAVING 5 Lime Stabilized SubgradeSY9,300$ 46,500.00 $5.00 6 Type A, Hydrated Lime TON160$ 28,800.00 $180.00 7 2-inch HMAC Type D Surface CourseTON930$ 111,600.00 $120.00 8 6-inch Black Base TON2,790$ 292,950.00 $105.00 9 Asphalt/Concrete Driveways SF9,900$ 79,200.00 $8.00 SUBTOTAL SECTION 2 $ 559,050.00 SECTION 3 - STORM SEWER 10 Galveston Bay Outfall (36" RCP)EA1 $ 13,000.00 $ 13,000.00 11 24" RCP LF1,300 $ 90.00 $ 117,000.00 12 30" RCPEA800 $ 120.00 $ 96,000.00 13 36" RCP LF500 $ 140.00 $ 70,000.00 14 Type C ManholeEA8 $ 3,500.00 $ 28,000.00 15 12" Area Inlet (including PVC lead)EA10 $ 1,200.00 $ 12,000.00 16 Type E InletEA5 $ 2,500.00 $ 12,500.00 17 Type A InletEA24 $ 1,800.00 $ 43,200.00 18 Ditch RegradingLF1,500 $ 5.00 $ 7,500.00 SUBTOTAL SECTION 3$ 386,200.00 SECTION 4 - WATER ITEMS 19 2-inch PVC Water Line LF95030.00$ 28,500.00$ 20 8-inch PVC Water LineLF3,570$ 65.00$ 232,050.00 21 8"x12" Tapping Sleeve and ValveEA2$ 6,000.00$ 12,000.00 22 2-inch Gate Valve and BoxEA6$ 350.00$ 2,100.00 23 8-inch Gate Valve and BoxEA8$ 2,000.00$ 16,000.00 24 Service ReconnectionsEA65$ 750.00$ 48,750.00 25 Fire Hydrant EA53,000.00$ 15,000.00$ SUBTOTAL SECTION 4$ 354,400.00 SECTION 5 - WASTEWATER ITEMS 26 6-inch PVC Sanitary Sewer LF42050.00$ 21,000.00$ 27 8-inch PVC Sanitary SewerLF1,860$ 60.00$ 111,600.00 28 Service ReconnectionsEA30$ 750.00$ 22,500.00 29 Sanitary Manhole EA103,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 30 Bypass Pumping LS110,000.00$ 10,000.00$ SUBTOTAL SECTION 5$ 195,100.00 SECTION 6 - SWPPP Erosion/Sediment Control in Accordance with TPDES 31 Requirements, Including Notice of Intent (NOI) and Notice LS1500.00$ 500.00$ of Termination (NOT) 32 SWPPP Inspection and Maintenance, and ReportingLS1$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00 Sodding for Erosion Control (Block Sodding), St. 33 SY6,3005.00$ 31,500.00$ Augustine, Complete in Place SUBTOTAL SECTION 6 $ 34,000.00 SECTION 7 - TRAFFIC CONTROL AND REGULATION Traffic Control and Regulation, in Accordance with 34 LS1 $ 15,000.00 15,000.00$ Drawings and Specifications SUBTOTAL SECTION 7 $ 15,000.00 TOTAL SECTIONS 1-7 $ 1,708,050.00 20% CONTINGENCY $ 341,610.00 TOTAL BASE BID PRICE $ 2,049,660.00 24 D:\\Municipal\\Proposals\\Pine Bluff\\Cost Estimate 3-31-16Pine Bluff 25 26 27 28 RFQ 16501 PAVING AND DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN EVALUATION SUMMARY Lockwood, Lyle & Klotz Dannenbaum Kaluza & McDonough Binkley & HDROthon, Inc.CobbFendleyAndrews & Criteria PerossaAssociatesEngineeringAssociatesEngineeringBarfield Newman Qualifications of Respondent (40%)10.010.010.09.68.08.011.68.88.09.2 Experience on Municipal Infrastructure (30%)7.86.07.26.95.76.38.16.35.46.6 Available Resources (10%)2.41.82.42.41.91.72.72.01.72.0 References (10%)2.52.02.71.91.62.02.51.71.92.1 Completeness and conformity of the RFQ (10%)2.52.42.52.51.51.42.41.71.51.4 Final Scores25.222.224.823.318.719.427.320.518.521.3 LJA Amani Terra R.G. Miller GCFreese & Civil Tech BuryHuitt- ZollarsHT&J, LLC Criteria EngineeringEngineeringAssociatesEngineersEngineeringNicholsEngineering Qualifications of Respondent (40%)10.86.48.46.89.68.87.28.810.48.8 Experience on Municipal Infrastructure (30%)7.84.86.65.46.96.04.86.67.56.0 Available Resources (10%)2.51.52.21.72.21.81.72.22.41.9 References (10%)2.31.51.91.82.41.91.82.22.22.1 Completeness and conformity of the RFQ (10%)1.11.22.41.42.31.72.21.52.31.4 Final Scores24.515.421.517.123.420.217.721.324.820.2 Klotz Freese & CobbFendleyHDR Top Scoring Firms AssociatesNichols 27.325.224.824.8 29 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM August 22, 2016August 22, 2016AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/AN/A Eric EnseyEric EnseySource of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By:    Planning & DevelopmentPlanning & DevelopmentAccount Number:Account Number: Department:Department:    Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:      Other:Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO AttachmentsAttachments : : 1.Proposed P&Z Rules, Regulations and Proposed P&Z Rules, Regulations and BylawsBylaws 2.P&Z Recommendation LetterP&Z Recommendation Letter SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Section 106--63 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances requires the adoption of bylaws to govern the 63 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances requires the adoption of bylaws to govern the Planning and Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission’’s proceedings. There are no records of bylaws ever being s proceedings. There are no records of bylaws ever being established for the Commission. In response, the Planning and Zoning Commission established a established for the Commission. In response, the Planning and Zoning Commission established a subcommittee to develop bylaws for the Commissionsubcommittee to develop bylaws for the Commission’’s consideration. The subcommittee consisted of s consideration. The subcommittee consisted of Commissioners Trey Kendrick and Wyatt Smith, with staff offering support to the subcommittee Commissioners Trey Kendrick and Wyatt Smith, with staff offering support to the subcommittee members. At the July 21, 2016, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission was presented the At the July 21, 2016, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission was presented the bylaws and a thorough discussion occurred. The Commission unanimously voted to recommend bylaws and a thorough discussion occurred. The Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the proposed bylaws to the City Council for consideration. Section 106approval of the proposed bylaws to the City Council for consideration. Section 106--63(10) requires 63(10) requires approval of any bylaws by the City Council. approval of any bylaws by the City Council. approval of any bylaws by the City Council. approval of any bylaws by the City Council. The proposed bylaws are intended to provide rules for the Commission to conduct business. The The proposed bylaws are intended to provide rules for the Commission to conduct business. The bylaws were drafted to be consistent with all applicable City codes and policies established by the City bylaws were drafted to be consistent with all applicable City codes and policies established by the City Council for its boards and commissions.Council for its boards and commissions. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the Rules, Regulations and Bylaws of the Planning and Zoning Commission.approve the Rules, Regulations and Bylaws of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 30 Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate 31 RULES,REGULATIONSANDBYLAWS OFTHECITYOFLAPORTE,TEXAS, PLANNINGANDZONINGCOMMISSION ARTICLE1:AUTHORITY TheRules,RegulationsandBylawsestablishedherebyareadoptedbytheCityofLaPorte,Texas \[hereinafterreferredtoastheͻ/źƷǤͼΞPlanningandZoningCommission\[hereinafterreferredtoasthe ͻ/ƚƒƒźƭƭźƚƓͼΞpursuanttoSections10661through10667oftheCityofLaPorte,TexasCodeof Ordinances.Inaddition,theseRules,RegulationsandBylawswereapprovedbytheCityCouncilonAugust 22,2016inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSection10664oftheCityofLaPorte,TexasCodeof Ordinances. ARTICLE2:PURPOSE TheCommissionisestablishedtoexercisethepowersanddutiesofazoningcommissionaspermittedby law,includingChapter211oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode.ThegeneralpurposeoftheCommission shallbetoguideandpromotetheefficient,coordinateddevelopmentoftheCityinamannerwhichwill bestpromotethehealth,safety,andgeneralwelfareofit speople;preserveandprotecttheCityandits naturalresources;andtoaddressthegoalsandrecommendationsofthe/źƷǤ͸ƭComprehensivePlan. ARTICLE3:POWERSANDDUTIES Section3.1.Powersanddutiesassignedbyordinance.ThegeneralpowersanddutiesoftheCommission areoutlinedinSection10664oftheCityofLaPorte,TexasCodeofOrdinances. Section3.2.Otherpowersandduties.ThefollowingareotherdutiesoftheCommissionnotexpressly outlinedinSection10664,butaredutiesestablishedinstatestatuteorbyCityordinances: a)Conductzoningrelatedhearings. b)ConsiderandproviderecommendationstotheCityCouncilonprovisionsofChapter106 (Zoning)ofthe/źƷǤ͸ƭCodeofOrdinances. c)RecommendtotheCityCouncilperiodicupdatestothe/źƷǤ͸ƭComprehensivePlan. d)Preparespecialstudiesandplans,asrequestedbytheCityCouncilandforwhich appropriationsoffundshavebeenapprovedbytheCityCouncil. e)Attendtrainingsessions,conferences,ormeetingsasnecessarytoproperlyfulfilltheduties ofacommissioner,andforwhichappropriationsoffundshavebeenapprovedbytheCityCouncil. f)PerformotherdutiesandresponsibilitiesasmayberequestedbytheCityCouncil. 1 32 g)Conductsitevisitsasdeemednecessarytoevaluateanapplicationandsupportingmaterial. SuchsitevisitsshallbeconductedindividuallyunlessotherwisescheduledbytheCommission, obeyingallrequirementsoftheOpenMeetingsAct. Section3.3.Subcommittees.WhendeemednecessarybyamajorityoftheCommissionmembership, subcommitteesmaybefoties,tasks,andbusiness. rmedforspecificprojectsrelatedtoCommissiondu SubcommitteemembersshallbecomprisedonlyofCommissionmembers. ARTICLE4:MEMBERSHIP Section4.1.Membershiprequirements.TheCommissionshallconsistofnine(9)members,tobe appointedasfollows:amemberfromeachofthesixcouncildistricts,amemberforeachofthetwoat largepositions(AtLargeAandAtLargeB),andamemberforthemayoralseat,whoshallbethechairman. Allmembersarerequiredtoberesidentcitizensandqualifiedvotersofthecity.Eachdistrictmember whoisappointedshallbearesidentofthedistrictforwhichheorsheisappointedatthetimeof appointmentandcontinuouslythroughouthis/hertenureinoffice. Section4.2.Terms.Thetermofthesixmembersfromthesixcouncildistrictsshallcoincidewiththeterm ofofficeoftheCouncilpersonforsaiddistrict.Thetershallcoincide mofofficeforeachatlargemember withthetermoftheCouncilpersonAtLargeAandCouncilpersonAtLargeB,respectively.Thetermof officeofthechairmanshallcoincidewiththetermoftheMayor. ThetermofeachmembershallterminateonAugust30oftheyearinwhichthetermexpires,orwhen his/hersuccessorhasbeenappointedandqualified. Section4.3.Vacancies.Vacanciesshallbefilledfortheunexpiredtermofanymemberwhoseposition becomesvacantforanycauseinthesamemannerastheoriginalappointmentwasmade. Section4.4.Compensation.CommissionmembersshallreceivesuchcompensationastheCityCouncil maydeemappropriate.SuchcompensationshallbeduetoeachmemberbySeptember30ofthecalendar year. ARTICLE5:OFFICERS Section5.1.Officers.TheofficersoftheCommissionincludethefollowing:Chairman,ViceChairman,and Secretary.TheChairmanshallbetheCommissionmemberappointedbytheMayor.TheCommissionshall electaViceChairmanandSecretaryfromitsmembership. Section5.2.DutiesoftheChairman.TheChairmanshallpresideatallmeetings,appointcommittees,and performsuchdutiesasmaybedelegatedbytheCommissionorCityCouncil.TheChairmanshallhavethe righttoappointnewcommitteemembersatanytimetofillavacancy. 2 33 Section5.3.DutiesoftheViceChairman.TheViceChairmanshallactinthecapacityoftheChairmanin his/herabsence. Section5.4.DutiesoftheSecretary.TheSecretaryshallserveastheliaisonbetweentheCommissionand thedesignatedCitystaffmemberwhoisresponsiblefortheexecutionofdocumentsinthenameofthe Commission,performingthedutieshereinafterlistedbelow,andperformingsuchotherdutiesasthe Commissionmaydetermine. a)Minutes.Citystaffshallberesponsibleforapermanentrecordoftheminutesofeachmeeting andshallhavethemrecordedinsuitablepermanentrecords. b)Correspondence.Citystaffshallberesponsibleforth eissuanceofformalwrittencorrespondence withothergroupsorpersons,asdirectedbytheCommission.AllCommissionrelated communications,petitions,reports,orotherwrittenmaterialsreceivedbyCitystaffshallbebrought totheattentionoftheCommission. c)Attendance.Citystaffshallberesponsibleformaintaininganattendancerecordforeach Commissionmember.TheSecretaryshallpresentthoserecordstotheCommissionasawholeatthe firstmeetingoftheCommissionineachcalendaryear. Section5.5.DutiesofCityStaff.Citystaffshallberesponsibleforprovidingnecessarysupporttoth e Commission,includingpresentationofalldevelopmentapplicationsandanyupdateonactionsbytheCity CouncilthatrelatetothefunctionsoftheCommission.Additionally,Citystaffshallreporttheactionsof theCommissiontotheCityCouncil.Forthispurpose,CitystaffshallincludeemployeesoftheCityofLa tƚƩƷĻ͸ƭPlanningandDevelopmentDepartment. Section5.6.Elections.TheCommissionshallelectfromitsmembershipaViceChairmanandSecretary. a)TheCommissionshall,atthefirstmeetingfollowingAugust30ofeachcalendaryear,selectby majorityvoteofthemembershippresentaViceChairmanandSecretary. b)Commissionmembersshallnominateacandidateorcandidatesfortheposition. c)Inonlyonecandidateisnominated,thenthatcandidate,ifapprovedbymajorityvoteofthe membershippresent,isdeclaredelectedtotheposition.Ifthereismorethanonecandidate nominatedforeachposition,theCommissionmembersshallvoteonthecandidatesso nominated.Thecandidatereceivingamajorityvoteofthemembershippresentshallbedeclared elected. d)Newlyelectedofficerswillassumetheirofficeimmediatelyaftertheelection. Section5.7.OfficerTerms.Allofficersshallserveatermofone(1)year,oruntiltheirsuccessorsare selectedandassumeoffice.Intheeventthatavacantofficerpositionisfilled,saidofficershallcomplete theremainderofthetermofthevacantposition.Allofficersshallbeeligibleforreelection. Section5.8.OfficerVacancies.AnyofficervacancyshallbefilledatthenextmeetingoftheCommission followingsaidvacancybyregularelectionprocedureoutlinedinSection5.6,above. 3 34 ARTICLE6:MEETINGS Section6.1.RegularMeetings.RegularmeetingsoftheCommissionshallbeheldonthethirdThursday ofeachmonthat6:00p.m.intheCityCouncilChambersatLaPorteCityHall(604W.FairmontParkway, LaPorte,Texas,77571).ThedatesandtimesofCommissionmeetingsshallbedeterminedbyDecember 31ofeachcalendaryearandshallbenoticedinaccordancewiththeTexasOpenMeetingsAct.Whena regularmeetingfallsonornearalegalholiday,theCommissionshallselectasuitablealternatedatewithin thesamemonth.TheCommissionmaycancelameetingifthereisnobusinesstobeconducted. Section6.2.MeetingNotices.AllmeetingnoticesshallbepostedatCityHallthroughthepostingofthe agendainaccordancewiththeTexasOpenMeetingsActandshallbepostedinapublicplaceatCityHall inalocationreadilyaccessibletothegeneralpublicandontheĭźƷǤ͸ƭwebsiteatleast72hoursbeforethe meetingdate. Section6.3.SpecialCalledMeetings.Theremaybeinstanceswhereaspecialcalledmeetingofthe Commissionmaybenecessarytoconductbusiness.Aspecialcalledmeetingmaybecalledbythe ChairmanortwomembersoftheCommissionuponwrittenrequest.Writtennoticeofthespecialcalled meetingshallbesenttoCommissionmembersnotlessthan72hoursinadvanceofthemeeting.Notice ofthespecialcalledmeetingshallbepostedinaccordancewithSection6.2,above. Section6.4.CancellationofMeetings.AmeetingoftheCommissionmaybecancelledifthereareno itemsofbusiness.Ifameetingiscancelled,noticeofthecancellationshallbepostedinapublicplaceat CityHallinalocationreadilyaccessibletothegeneralpublicandontheĭźƷǤ͸ƭwebsite. Section6.5.OpenMeetings.AllCommissionmeetingsanddeliberationsshallbeopentothepublicand shallbeproperlynoticedinaccordancewiththeTexasOpenMeetingsActandSection6.2,above.The CommissionmayconductclosedsessionsbutonlyasspecificallyallowedundertheTexasOpenMeetings Actformeetingsinexecutivesession. Section6.6.PublicRecords.Allmeetingrecordings,minutes,records,documents,correspondence,and otherinformationoftheCommissionshallbeopentopublicinspectionandcopyinginaccordancewith theTexasPublicInformationAct.RequestsforrecordsshallbemadethroughtheOfficeoftheCity Secretary. Section6.7.Minut ingoftheCommissionshallbepreparedbyCityStaff.The es.Minutesofeachmeet minutesshallcontainabriefsynopsisofthemeeting,completestatementoftheconditionsor recommendationsmadeonanyaction,andarecordingofattendance.TheCommissionshallberequired toapproveallminutes.TheChairmanandSeovedbythe cretaryarerequiredtosignallminutesonceappr Commission.TheofficialsignedminutesshallberecordedwiththeLaPorteCitySecretary. Section6.8.Quorum.InorderfortheCommissiontoconductbusinessortakeanyofficialaction,a quorumconsistingofatleastfive(5)membersoftheCommissionshallbepresent.Whenaquorumisnot present,noofficialactionmaybemade. 4 35 Section6.9.RulesofOrder.Meetingsshouldbeconductedunderstandardparliamentaryrulesasoutlined inthelatesteditionofwƚĬĻƩƷ͸ƭRulesofOrder,andinaccordancewiththeseRules,Regulationsand Bylaws. Section6.10.Voting.ExceptaselsewhereprovidedintheseRules,RegulationsandBylaws,anaffirmative voteofthemajoritentandvotingshallberequiredfortheapprovalof yoftheCommissionmemberspres anyactionitemrelatedtoanitemofbusinessormotionplacedbeforetheCommission.Votingshall generallybebyvoicevote,howevertheChairmanoranyCommissionmembermaycallforarollcallvote. EachCommissionmembersshallvote(unlessabstaining)oneverymotionplacedonthefloorunlessthere isaconflictofinterestasdefinedinSection171oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode.Commission membersmustvoteinͻCğǝƚƩƚŅͼorinͻhƦƦƚƭźƷźƚƓƷƚͼthemotiononthefloor,oralternativelyͻ!ĬƭƷğźƓͼ fromthevote.Ifamemomvoting,theirvoteshallnotbecountedinthedeterminationof berabstainsfr amotion,butitshallberecordedintheminutesasanabstainingvote. Section6.11.Agenda.AnagendaoutliningallitemsofbusinesstobeconsideredbytheCommissionata meetingshallbepreparedbyCitystaffandshallbedistributedelectronicallytoallmembersofthe CommissiontheFridaybeforethescheduledmeeting.Theagendaforallregularmeetingsshallgenerally includethefollowing:calltoorder,rollcallofmembers,approvalofminutes,itemsofbusiness,reports fromCitystafforCommissionmembers,andadjournment.Theagendashallbepostedinaccordancewith theprovisionsofSection6.2,above.Additionally,copiesoftheagendashallbemadeavailabletothe publicatthemeeting. Section6.12.PublicHearings.PublicHearingsshallbescheduledandduenoticeprovidedinaccordance withtheprovisionsofChapter106(Zoning)oftheCityofLaPorteCodeofOrdinancesandChapter211of theTexasLocalGovernmentCode.PublicHearingsareopenforumsconductedduringmeetingsofthe Commissionthatallowthepublicanopportunitytoexpresstheiropiniononspecificissuesormatters beforetheCommission.PublicHearingsaregenerallyconductedinthefollowingmanner: a)TheChairmanformallyopensthePublicHearing. b)Staffpresentstheitemofbusiness. c)Ifthereisanapplicantfortheitemofbusiness,thenhe/sheisinvitedtospeak. d)Proponents(thoseinfavor)areinvitedtospeakfirst.Suchcommentsarelimitedtofive(5) minutesperperson. e)Opponents(thoseinopposition)areinvitedtospeaksecond.Suchcommentsarelimitedtofive (5)minutesperperson. f)Theapplicantisallowedanopportunityforrebuttalandtosummarizetheirposition. g)TheChairmanformallyclosesthePublicHearing. h)Commissionmembersmayaskquestionsofanywitnessatanytime,butmaynottakea substantivevoteduringthePublicHearing.AfterthePublicHearingisclosed,membersofthe publicmayspeakonlytoansweraquestionofaCommissionmember. Section6.13.Communication.Commissionmembersshallbeallowedtodiscussitemsscheduledfora publichearingwithotherpersons,includingproponents,opponents,witnessesandcitystaff,outsideof 5 36 thepublichearing,subjecttotherequirementsoftheTexasOpenMeetingLaw.However,Commission membersshallnotannounceordiscussadecisiononthoseitemsoutsideofthepublichearing. Section6.14.NoticeofDecision.AwrittennoticecontainingthedecisionoftheCommissiononitemsof businessshallbeforwardedtotheCityCouncilforallitemsthatrequireCityCouncilconsideration.For thoseitemswhereCouncilconsiderationisnotrequired,writtennoticecontainingthedecisionofthe Commissionshallbeforwardedtotheoriginatorsoftherequest.CityStaffshallprovidetheCityCouncil withasummaryreportontheactiontakenbytheCommissionfollowingeachmeeting. ARTICLE7:CONFLICTOFINTEREST Section7.1.DeclarationofConflict.Commissionmembersshalldeclareaconflictofinterestwhenhe/she hasaͻƭǒĬƭƷğƓƷźğƌźƓƷĻƩĻƭƷͼinabusinessentityorinrealproperty.AͻĬǒƭźƓĻƭƭĻƓƷźƷǤͼisdefinedasasole proprietorship,partnership,firm,corporation,holdingcompany,jointstockcompany,receivership,trust, oranyotherentityrecognizedbylaw.Asubstantialinterestinabusinessentityisestablishedfora Commissionmemberifanyone(1)ofthefollowingscenariosoccur,inaccordancewithChapter171of theTexasLocalGovernmentCode): a)Owntenpercent(10%)ormoreofthevotingstockorsharesofthebusinessentity. b)Owntenpercent(10%)ormoreofthefairmarketvalueofthebusinessentity. c)Own$15,000ormoreofthefairmarketvalueofthebusinessentity. d)Receivedfundsfromthebusinessentitythatexceedtenpercent(10%)oftheCommission ƒĻƒĬĻƩ͸ƭgrossincomeforthepreviousyear. AsubstantialinterestinrealpropertyisestablishedforaCommissionmemberifhe/shehasanequitable orlegalownershipinrealpropertywithafairmarketvalueofatleast$2,500ormore. Alternatively,evenifaCommissionmemberdoesnothaveaͻƭǒĬƭƷğƓƷźğƌinteƩĻƭƷͼasdefinedinChapter 171oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode,aCommissionmembermaydeclareaconflicttoavoidan appearanceofimpropriety. Section7.2.Requirements.Whendeclaringaconflict,Commissionmembersshalldoallofthefollowing: a)SubmittostafftheaffidavitpreparedbytheLaPorteCitySecretary,priortothemeetingwhere theconflictistooccur. b)Announcetheconflictofinterestandstateitsgeneralnatureatthemeeting. tofconflict. c)Abstainfromanydiscussionorvotesrelatedtothematterwhichisthesubjec d)StepdownfromthedaisbeforethematterisconsideredbytheremainingCommissionmembers. Section7.3.OtherProvisions.Commissionmembersarealsosubjecttogeneralprovisionsapplicableto cityemployeesandofficersprohibitingpersonalfinancialinterestsinbusinesstransactionswiththecity, asoutlinedinSection8. 02oftheCityCharter,andrestrictionsonactionsorparticipationinproceedings 6 37 benefitingtheeconomicinterestsofthemember,theƒĻƒĬĻƩ͸ƭfamilyoremployer,asestablishedinthe CityEthicsandConflictofInterestPolicy. ARTICLE8:ABSENCES,REMOVALS,ANDRESIGNATIONS Section8.1.Absences.Commissionmembersareexpectedtoattendallmeetings.Ifunabletoattenda meeting,itistheresponsibilityoftheCommissionmembertonotifyCityStaffofsaidabsenceathis/her earliestopportunity,andatleasttwentyfour(24)hourspriortothemeeting.IfaCommissionerisabsent frommorethantwentyfivepercent(25%)ofthedulycalledmeetingsinanyperiodoftwelveconsecutive monthsorisabsentfrommorethantwo(2)dulycalledmeetingsinanyperiodoftwelve(12)consecutive months,whicheverisgreater,foranyreasonotherthanamedicalreasonwhichpreventsthemembers attendance,suchCommissionwillbesubjecttoremovalbytheCityCouncil. Section8.2.Removal.CommissionmembersmayberemovedatanytimebytheCityCouncilfor nonperformanceofduty,misconductinoffice,failuretodeclareaconflict,orotherreasonspecifiedby theCityCouncil.NoticeofsuchremovalshallterminatetheCommissionƒĻƒĬĻƩ͸ƭdutytothe Commission. Section8.3.Resignation.CommissionmembersmayresignfromtheCommissionbysendingaletterof resignationtotheCityCounciland/orCommissionChairman. ARTICLE9:AMENDMENTS TheseRules,RegulationsandBylawsmaybeamendedbymajorityvoteoftheCommissionmembership duringanyregularmeeting,providedthatallCommissionmembershavereceivedacopyoftheproposed amendmentsatleast72hoursbeforethemeetingatwhichsuchamendmentsaretobeconsidered.City CouncilmustapproveanyamendmenttothebylawsmadebytheCommission. 7 38 39 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested August 22,2016 Source of Funds:N/A Requested By: Patrice Fogarty Account Number:N/A Department:City Secretary Amount Budgeted:N/A Report X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: N/A Exhibit: Budgeted Item:YESNO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The La Porte City Council is authorized to make appointments to boards, commissions and committees. Staff has determined the following individuals have agreed to volunteer for another term should Council wish to appoint them. Regarding the Building Codes Appeals Board Consider new appointments or reappointing Tom Campbell (current Chairman) to Position 1 and appointing ____________, to Position 2, (to replace Terry Bunch)to a three-year term expiring August 31, 2019, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Regarding the Chapter 172 Employee Retiree Insurance and Benefits Committee consider new appointment or reappointing Aaron Corrales as Retiree Representative, to a two-year term expiring August 31, 2018, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Regarding the La Porte Development Corporation Board (EDC/4B) consider new appointee Venessa Guerrero, nominated by Mayor Rigby, (to replace of Jay Martin), and consider reappointing Mike Clausen and Shelley Fuller, to a two-year term expiring August 31, 2018, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Regarding the La Porte Fire Control Prevention & Emergency Medical Services District Board consider new appointments or reappointing Danny Campise, Thomas Dye III, and Johnny Jones, to a two-year term expiring August 31, 2018, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Regarding the La Porte Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ 1) consider ratifying Mayor Rigbys appointment of Horace Leopard to Position 4, J.J. Meza to Position 6, Chester Pool to Position 7, and ________________to Position 2 (to replace Dave Turnquist), to a two-year term expiring August 31, 2018, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. FYI: TIRZ bylaws state if you are a Board member on the TIRZ, you are also a Board member on the Redevelopment Authority. Regarding the La Porte Redevelopment Authority consider ratifying Mayor Rigbys appointment of Horace Leopard to Position 4, J.J. Meza to Position 6, Chester Pool to Position 7, and ________________to Position 2 (to replace Dave Turnquist), to a two-year term expiring August 31, 2018, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Regarding the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Consider new appointment or reappointing Betty Moore as a director to a one-year term expiring on August 31, 2017, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. 40 Regarding the Planning & Zoning Commission Consider new appointments or reappointing District 4 appointee Mark Follis; District 5 appointee Lou Ann Martin; and At-Large A appointee Wyatt Smith, to a three-year term expiring on August 31, 2019, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Regarding the La Porte Area Water Authority consider new appointment and/or reappointing two of the five directors: Charlie Perry and Ken Schlather, to a two-year term expiring August 31, 2018, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Regarding the Zoning Board of Adjustment Consider new appointments or reappointing Chester Pool to Position 1; T.J. Walker to Position 2; Rod Rothermel to Position 3; and Charles Schoppe to Position 4, to a two-year term expiring on August 31, 2018, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Action Required by Council: Consider making appointments to boards, committees and commissions. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date 41 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM August 22, 2016August 22, 2016AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/AN/A Corby D. AlexanderCorby D. AlexanderSource of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By:    AdministrationAdministrationAccount Number:Account Number: Department:Department:    Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:      Other:Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO AttachmentsAttachments : : SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS This item to discuss the evaluation and review process for the Request for Proposals for Collection of This item to discuss the evaluation and review process for the Request for Proposals for Collection of Delinquent Tax and Municipal Court Fees has been placed on the Council agenda by Councilmembers Delinquent Tax and Municipal Court Fees has been placed on the Council agenda by Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski, and J. Martin.Zemanek, Kaminski, and J. Martin. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Provide direction to staff regarding review of the Request for Proposals for collection of delinquent tax and Provide direction to staff regarding review of the Request for Proposals for collection of delinquent tax and Municipal Court fees.Municipal Court fees. Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate 42 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM August 22, 2016August 22, 2016AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:    Traci LeachTraci LeachSource of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By:    AdministrationAdministrationAccount Number:Account Number: Department:Department:    Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:      Other:Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO AttachmentsAttachments : : 1.Photo 1Photo 1 2.Photo 2Photo 2 3.Photo 3Photo 3 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS This item to discuss donation bins in the City of La Porte has been placed on the agenda at the request This item to discuss donation bins in the City of La Porte has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councilmembers K. Martin, Kaminski, and Zemanek. The following locations have been observed to of Councilmembers K. Martin, Kaminski, and Zemanek. The following locations have been observed to have donation bins:have donation bins: Dollar General Dollar General ––10400 block of Fairmont Pkwy.10400 block of Fairmont Pkwy. Kroger parking lot Kroger parking lot ––1000 block of S. Hwy 1461000 block of S. Hwy 146 Walgreens parking lot Walgreens parking lot ––S. Broadway and Fairmont Pkwy.S. Broadway and Fairmont Pkwy. Mega Fuel Mega Fuel –Underwood and Spencer Hwy.Underwood and Spencer Hwy.Underwood and Spencer Hwy.Underwood and Spencer Hwy. thth Nick’s Auto ––44 Street and Main Street and Main Rizzuto Elementary parking lotRizzuto Elementary parking lot 900 Block of S. Broadway900 Block of S. Broadway 1000 Block of S. Broadway1000 Block of S. Broadway 1000 Block of Texas Ave.1000 Block of Texas Ave. Sens Road 43 Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Any action directed by Council.Any action directed by Council. Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate 44 45 46 47 Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item August 22, 2016 August 22, 2016 9.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS •La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, August 29, 2016La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, August 29, 2016 •City Council Meeting, Monday, September 12, 2016City Council Meeting, Monday, September 12, 2016 •City Council Meeting, Monday, September 26, 2016City Council Meeting, Monday, September 26, 2016 •Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 15, 2016Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 15, 2016 •Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, September 22, 2016Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, September 22, 2016 10.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies or existing policies or existing policies or existing policies ––Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Mayor RigbyZemanek, Leonard and Mayor Rigby   11.EXECUTIVE SESSIONEXECUTIVE SESSION  The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in:Code, in accordance with the authority contained in: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 --Deliberation regarding Real Property: Meet with City Deliberation regarding Real Property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss acquisition of real property in connection with Phase II of F216 Manager and City Attorney to discuss acquisition of real property in connection with Phase II of F216 Drainage Improvement.Drainage Improvement. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 --Personnel Matter: Deliberation concerning the Personnel Matter: Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Corby Alexander, City or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Corby Alexander, City Manager.Manager.   12.RECONVENERECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session.session.   13.ADJOURNADJOURN ****************************************************************** ****************************************************************** 48