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Home My WebLink About05-08-17 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 May 8, 2017, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held May 8, 2017, beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action. 1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER 2.INVOCATIONINVOCATIONThe invocation will be given by Don Hill, La Porte Interchurch Council.The invocation will be given by Don Hill, La Porte Interchurch Council. 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEThe Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Daryl Leonard.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Daryl Leonard. 4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS (a)Recognition Recognition -- Wyatt Smith (City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission) Wyatt Smith (City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission) - Texas Citizen Planner Citizen Planner -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby (b)Proclamation Proclamation -- National Police Week National Police Week -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby (c)Proclamation Proclamation -- Emergency Medical Services Week Emergency Medical Services Week -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby (d)Recognition Recognition -- Councilmember Mike Clausen Councilmember Mike Clausen -- Appreciation of Thirteen Years of Services to Appreciation of Thirteen Years of Services to the City of La Porte the City of La Porte -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby 5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.) 6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.) (a)Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the Special Called City Council Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the Special Called City Council Meeting held on April 22, 2017 and Regular City Council Meeting held on April 24, 2017 Meeting held on April 22, 2017 and Regular City Council Meeting held on April 24, 2017 - P. FogartyFogarty (b)Consider approval or other action regarding an appointment to the Animal Control Advisory Consider approval or other action regarding an appointment to the Animal Control Advisory Board Board -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (c)Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete purchase of real property located at 1218 S. Broadway documents necessary to complete purchase of real property located at 1218 S. Broadway - C. AlexanderC. Alexander 7.REPORTSREPORTS (a)Receive report for ONE Solution program transition under contract with SunGard Public Receive report for ONE Solution program transition under contract with SunGard Public Sector, Inc. Sector, Inc. -- M. Dolby M. Dolby 8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 18, 2017Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 18, 2017 La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, May 22, 2017La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, May 22, 2017 City Council Meeting, Monday, May 22, 2017City Council Meeting, Monday, May 22, 2017 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, May 25, 2017Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, May 25, 2017 9.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of communitymembers, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual communitymembers, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. information or existing policies. Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek and Mayor RigbyMartin, Kaminski, Zemanek and Mayor Rigby 10.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 551.074 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: Clark Askins, Assistant City or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney, regarding prosecution of commercial motor vehicle cases in Municipal Court.Attorney, regarding prosecution of commercial motor vehicle cases in Municipal Court. 11.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. 12.ADJOURNADJOURN The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if 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 Code (the Texas open applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code (the Texas open applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code (the Texas open applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code (the Texas open meetings laws).meetings laws). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the May 8, 2017 , agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall I certify that a copy of the May 8, 2017 , agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on May 2, 2017.bulletin board on May 2, 2017. Wyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt SmithWyatt Smith Texas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen PlannerTexas Citizen Planner FOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSEFOUNDATIONS COURSE April 5, 2017April 5, 2017April 5, 2017April 5, 2017April 5, 2017April 5, 2017April 5, 2017April 5, 2017April 5, 2017April 5, 2017April 5, 2017 th WHEREAS, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers’ th Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week; and WHEREAS,the members of the law enforcement community of the City of La Porte play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of La Porte; and WHEREAS,it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and WHEREAS,the men and women of the La Porte Police Department unceasingly provide a vital public service; Now, Therefore, I,Louis R. Rigby, Mayor,along with members of the La Porte City Council, proudly proclaim May 14, 2017 to May 20, 2017, as ÑNATIONAL POLICE WEEKÒ th I further call upon all citizens of the City of La Porte to observe Sunday, May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this th the 8 day of May, 2017. . CITY OF LA PORTE ______________________________ Louis R. Rigby, Mayor EMS Week Proclamation stth To designate the Week of May 21 – 27, 2017, as Emergency Medical Services Week WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators and others; and WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; NOW THEREFORE, I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor, La Porte, Texas in recognition of this stth event do hereby proclaim the week of May 21 – 27, 2017 as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK With the theme, EMS STRONG: “Always in Service”, I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. Louis R. Rigby, Mayor wĻĭƚŭƓźƷźƚƓƷƚĬĻƦƩĻƭĻƓƷĻķ ķǒƩźƓŭ/źƷǤ/ƚǒƓĭźƌaĻĻƷźƓŭ͵ Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item May 8, 2017 May 8, 2017 6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.) (a)Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the Special Called City Council Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the Special Called City Council Meeting held on April 22, 2017 and Regular City Council Meeting held on April 24, 2017 Meeting held on April 22, 2017 and Regular City Council Meeting held on April 24, 2017 - P. FogartyFogarty (b)Consider approval or other action regarding an appointment to the Animal Control Advisory Consider approval or other action regarding an appointment to the Animal Control Advisory Board Board -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (c)Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete purchase of real property located at 1218 S. Broadway documents necessary to complete purchase of real property located at 1218 S. Broadway - C. AlexanderC. Alexander ****************************************************************** ****************************************************************** 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 Councilmember District 5 DANNY EARP MIKE CLAUSEN Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember District 6 Councilmember District 1 CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 2 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE APRIL 22, 2017 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a special meeting on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas to consider the following items of business: 1. Call to Order Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, K. Martin, Leonard, Zemanek, Kaminski and J. Martin. Absent: Councilmember Clausen Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: Corby Alexander and Traci Leach Finance: Michael Dolby, Gay Collins and Shelley Wolny Parks: Rosalyn Epting Planning: Richard Mancilla Police Department: Ken Adcox, Steve Deardorff and Matt Daeumer Fire Department: Mike Boaze Public Works Department: Don Pennell Human Resources: Matt Hartleib Municipal Court: Cathy Haney I.T.: Rene Valdez 2. Discussion and possible action The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and formulate City Council and staff plans, operations, policies, and future projects, including the following: A. Financial Overview Michael Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a PowerPoint with a financial overview and reported revenues have increased. Mayor Rigby requested items B, C, and D be presented all at once and asked if the City is authorized to spend money on private property. City Manager Corby Alexander responded the City can if there is a public good associated with the spending. B. La Porte Cemetery Mowing (Councilmembers Kaminski and K. Martin) T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary and advised the City contractor estimated $25,000.00 per year to mow the La Porte Cemetery. Page 1 of 6 April 22, 2017, City Council Special Meeting Minutes Staff was directed to look for volunteers to level and mow it, and then turn it back over to the cemetery board. C. Property donations to La Porte Cemetery (Councilmembers Kaminski and K. Martin) T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. There were no objections to donating the property to the cemetery board with the understanding that the board maintains the property. D. La Porte Cemetery Paving (Councilmembers Kaminski and K. Martin) T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Mayor Rigby commented he wants the board to contribute to the cost. Councilmember Zemanek commented he wants to see if the La Porte Development Corporation can provide funds. Councilmember Kaminski made a motion to asphalt roads bearing entire cost. Councilmember K. Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 7/1. Ayes: Councilmembers Earp, Zemanek, Kaminski, J. Martin, Leonard, K. Martin and Engelken Nays: Mayor Rigby Absent: Councilmember Clausen E. Proposed Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail along E. Street from S. Broadway to S. Blackwell (Councilmembers Kaminski and K. Martin) T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Councilmember K. Martin commented there is a lot of traffic and students walking to school on E. Main, and she would like a pedestrian and bicycle trail be considered in the future. Staff was directed to earmark a 2-3 year prefunding plan for a pedestrian and bicycle trail. F. Wave Pool Upgrades (Councilmembers Kaminski and K. Martin) R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. Councilmember K. Martin commented the Wave Pool needs to be upgraded and improved. Staff was directed to begin with Option # 3: Multiple smaller improvements to add to the aesthetics on the Wave Pool at $410,000.00, and to prefund for future improvements over four years at $250,000.00 a year. G. Main Street Decorations (Councilmembers Kaminski and K. Martin) E. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. Councilmember K. Martin commented a nice addition to Main Street would be stringing lights. Page 2 of 6 April 22, 2017, City Council Special Meeting Minutes Councilmember J. Martin commented lights can run down Main Street to Virginia Street to include the Five Points area. Staff was directed to get more information for lighting. H. Tom Brown Park Improvements (Councilmember K. Martin) R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary regarding whether to add a Basketball Court or a Splash Park. Councilmember K. Martin commented she would like a Basketball Court at Tom Brown Park. Council agreed on the idea of providing a Basketball Court. I. Recreation & Fitness Center Options (Councilmembers Zemanek and Kaminski) R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek commented he would like a new facility of about 10,000 square feet, with ability to expand in the future. City Manager Corby Alexander suggested designing the project in the upcoming budget year. Mayor Rigby commented he does not have an issue expanding the current location to the west and keep the Senior Center where it is currently located. Councilmember J. Martin agreed an expansion is a good idea. Councilmember Earp suggested pricing the cost on a Recreation and Fitness Center on the bay where the City owns property and include a nice smaller type of conference center. Councilmember Leonard likes the suggestion of using the Happy Harbor/Kline Retreat property for conventions, workouts and running. Staff was directed to research different options for expanding the existing Recreation and Fitness Center to the west or building a new facility on the Kline Retreat property, with inclusion of a small convention center and the ability to expand for future use. Mayor Rigby recessed for a break at 9:45 a.m. Mayor Rigby reconvened the workshop at 9:57 a.m. J. Pecan Park Field Maintenance (Councilmember Engelken) R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. Councilmember Engelken commented he expects the City management team to make sure the fields and restrooms are maintained per the contract with the La Porte Boys Baseball Association and ready for the kids in the community to use the fields and park. Councilmember Leonard asked if there is additional training for baseball field maintenance for employees to attend. Ms. Epting advised employees attended training a little over a month ago and there are training classes available and employees do attend. Page 3 of 6 April 22, 2017, City Council Special Meeting Minutes Councilmember Zemanek commented the only way to help with drainage is to laser shoot the fields and suggested Staff let Council know what is needed to help with maintaining the fields. Council agreed to budget $63,000.00 and directed Staff to determine the best time to reconstruct the fields. K. Maintenance of former Happy Harbor property (Councilmember J. Martin) T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Councilmember J. Martin commented the property is rutted from individuals mudding and advised he received a complaint from a citizen regarding the mudding issues. Councilmember J. Martin suggested grading; elevating; completing the bulk head; and adding signage restricting motorized vehicles on the property. Mayor Rigby asked Council if there were objections to an Ordinance restricting motorized vehicles on the property. There were no objections from Council. L. City of La Porte Electronic Records Management P. Fogarty City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary. Council directed Staff to research the cost for a temporary employee or a temporary service with an estimated time of completion of scanning documents and training for departments to scan records. M. Medical Insurance M. Hartleib Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib presented a summary for employee participation in a wellness program. Councilmember Earp suggested establishing an employer funding limit for the Medical fund of, perhaps, 10 percent Councilmember Leonard commented something needs to be done to control the amount of funding that goes into the Medical Insurance Fund. Council directed Staff to look at the cost for insurance premiums for new employees after a specific date. Mayor Rigby recessed for a lunch break at 11:43 a.m. Mayor Rigby reconvened the special meeting at 12:20 a.m. N. La Porte Police Department Staffing K. Adcox Police Chief Ken Adcox presented a summary. Mayor Rigby asked the Chief that if Council agreed to two new officers but wanted them assigned to DOT, will it be possible to have the officers assigned strictly to truck traffic. Chief Adcox responded he would like to have more DOT officers. Councilmember Leonard asked if two officers are trained and ready for DOT duties. Chief Adcox responded one officer is ready, and the other one needs to go to DOT school. Page 4 of 6 April 22, 2017, City Council Special Meeting Minutes Councilmember Zemanek asked how many officers take home a car. Assistant Chief Deardorff responded 55-60 officers take home a car. Mayor Rigby asked if two additional officers are hired as DOT officers, will they require a vehicle. Chief Adcox responded yes. Councilmember J. Martin asked if there are state guidelines for the number of DOT officers per number of trucks on our roadways. Chief Adcox responded no, he is not aware of any state guidelines. Councilmember Leonard commented it is not a bad idea to have more officers on the street. Councilmember Engelken commented he is fine adding officers, but the DOT issues need to be addressed at some point. Councilmember Zemanek commented he is convinced two officers are needed. Councilmember Leonard left the meeting at 1:03 p.m. Staff was directed to provide cost information for two patrol and DOT officers. O. La Porte Police Department Fleet Vehicles K. Adcox Assistant Chief Deardorff presented a summary. Councilmember J. Martin made a motion to move forward with the purchase of Ford Explorers to give them a try as opposed to Tahoes. Councilmember Zemanek seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4/3. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Earp, J. Martin, and Engelken Nays: Councilmembers K. Martin, Kaminski and Zemanek Absent: Councilmembers Clausen and Leonard P. City-Wide Camera Project K. Adcox/M. Daeumer Lieutenant Matt Daeumer presented a summary. Mayor Rigby left the table at 1:20 p.m. and returned at 1:21 p.m. Councilmember Engelken suggested exploring grant funds and then revisit a city-wide camera project. Staff was directed to get cost estimates for the smaller systems where they are needed. Q. Northwest Pool Upgrades R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. Councilmember Earp suggested repairing the pool and to put in a walking track. Staff was directed to repair and update the existing pool and to come back with close to actual numbers for a prefabricated building and no design cost. Page 5 of 6 April 22, 2017, City Council Special Meeting Minutes R. Part-time Basketball Staff R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. Council had no objections to utilizing seasonal workers. 3. Council Comments Councilmembers Kaminski, Engelken, Earp, J. Martin and K. Martin thanked Staff for the Budget Retreat Presentations; Councilmember Zemanek thanked Staff for the Budget Retreat Presentations and Special Olympics for the boiled shrimp lunch; and Mayor Rigby thanked Staff for the Budget Presentations; advised and reported on three bills (annexation; revenue caps and heavy haul) in the legislature that are being observed closely. 4. Adjourn There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:09 p.m. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on May 8, 2017. ____________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby Page 6 of 6 April 22, 2017, City Council Special Meeting Minutes 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 APRIL 24, 2017 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, April 24, 2017, 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, J. Martin, K. Martin, Earp, Clausen, Leonard, Zemanek, 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 Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember John Zemanek. 4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS and RECOGNITIONS (a) Proclamation – National Volunteer Week – Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby presented a proclamation to the many volunteers for the La Porte Police Department in recognition of National Volunteer Week. (b)Recognition – Certificate of Appreciation to John Samuel Gianukos – Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby presented a Certificate of Appreciation to John Samuel Gianukos for his heroic act in the community. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) There were no comments from the public. 6. AUTHORIZATIONS (a)Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the Council meeting held on April 10, 2017 – P. Fogarty Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve minutes of the Council meeting held on April 10, 2017. Councilmember Kristin Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a)Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approval amendments to regulations related to the parking of commercial motor vehicles retail parking lot businesses in commercial and industrial zones; consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 106 “Zoning” Page1 of 5 April 24, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by amending regulations related to the parking of commercial motor vehicles at retail parking lot businesses in commercial and industrial zones – I. Clowes City Planner Ian Clowes presented a summary.This item is proposing two amendments to Chapter 70 in the Code of Ordinances in correlation to NAICS Code 812930 – Parking Lot and Garages use. Currently this is a permitted use in the general commercial and all the industrial zones. Mr. Clowes informed Council there have been some issues in the past with applicants who were looking to develop paved parking lots to let trucks be parked on them. After checking with NAICS, this is an allowed use according to NAICS Code 812930. What staff is proposing to add is Footnote 16 to this specific use, “prohibiting the parking of commercial motor vehicles, including truck tractors not in combination with trailers is prohibited.” In addition, Mr. Clowes informed of redefining or adding to the definition of “Commercial motor vehicles” to the recently updated definition of “commercial motor vehicles” in Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on March 16, 2017, and voted unanimously to recommend approval of both amendments. There being no public comments, the public hearing closed at 6:11 p.m. Councilmember Daryl Leonard made a motion to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 106 “Zoning” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by amending regulations related to the parking of commercial motor vehicles at retail parking lot businesses in commercial and industrial zones. Councilmember Dottie Kaminski seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3674: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES AT RENTAL PARKING LOT BUSINESSES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES, PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilmember Zemanek asked if the City is now going to prohibit truck parking, does that mean in all parking lots. Ian Clowes responded, only parking lots that fall under NAICS 812930, if parking lots are accessory to a business, it would not fall under this category. This would only be for the pure and only use for zoning permit for parking - liking this to a park and ride type use. The sole use of the parking lot is to park vehicles, not accessory to any business onsite. Councilmember Zemanek asked if we will continue to allow trucks parked at hotels as long as they are striped properly. Mr. Clowes responded that is correct. Councilmember Zemanek asked for an example where we would not allow them to park. Mr. Clowes responded, an example is the old police station where the City did allow companies to come in under NAICS 812930, essentially to rent the parking lot to park cabs in the evening hours. Councilmember Zemanek asked will it change what we currently have now. Mr. Clowes responded, no. Mayor Rigby asked, it will not affect the truck stop but will it affect the Kroger’s parking lot? Mr. Clowes responded, parking of trucks at that point are accessory to the uses already permitted onsite. 8. REPORTS AND POSSIBLE ACITON TH (a)Receive report on the 125 Celebration and planned activities; and take possible action, if necessary – C. Alexander Mayor Rigby asked City Manager Corby Alexander to add this item to the agenda. Mayor Rigby expressed his concern over the number of ticket sold at some events. He stated he just wanted to get an update and perhaps possible options since the event is only two and a half weeks away. Page2 of 5 April 24, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes Mr. Alexander presented a summary. As for ticket sales he provided an update of participation in the Friday, April 21, 2017, memo. Mr. Alexander requested Marketing & Special Events Specialist th Jenny Lynn approach the podium to give Council an update on the latest ticket sales for the 125. Ms. Lynn presented a summary in the order of events scheduled on Friday: the Kids Rodeo Event sold out; Cody Johnson sold out; the Gala has only sold 81 tickets, this does not include VIP tickets for the night; currently have RSVP’s for 24, which includes Council tickets and other VIP tickets, in addition to sponsorship tickets totaling 12; anticipated ticket number sold 117. Events scheduled for Saturday: The 5K updated tickets reservation is 71 and have 20 registration sponsors for the event; total registration for the 5k is 91. As for the Parade, 16 floats/16 companies have confirmed. Air and Car Show: There is a verbal commitment for 20 planes and approximately 50 or so cars. Clay Walker tickets sold: 1,652; 58 VIP tickets, and 62 sponsor tickets, totaling to 1,772 tickets sold. Last event on the docket is the Mother’s Day Brunch: tickets sold 46, 20 VIP, 2 sponsor tickets, totaling to 58. These numbers are as of April 24, 2017. Mayor Rigby asked Ms. Lynn that with Cody Johnson selling out immediately, are we expecting more ticket sales for Clay Walker and the Gospel Brunch? He asked if she recalls, when the committee first started planning, what the anticipated crowd would be for both events. Jenny Lynn responded, the anticipated crowd for Clay Walker would be 10,000, and we are close to 2,000; however, we are seeing the marketing traffic numbers when looking at the campaigns we have out there, and we could be on track to hitting nearly 5,000 to 6,000. We have options that we can entertain such as a discount code as an added promotion; at this point it could make a big difference. Mayor Rigby asked regarding the Gospel Brunch, what is the anticipated number; Jenny Lynn responded that 300 would be a sellout, which is what is anticipated. Mayor Rigby asked if we were to have Clay Walker and the Gospel Bruch as free events, with a reimbursement for tickets already sold, does she think it would make a difference. Jenny Lynn responded, regarding the Gospel Brunch, her gut feeling is she anticipates the Gospel brunch to sell out because part of that is timing, people are starting to make their plans for Mother’s Day. The committee talked about possibly giving a discount code to some of the local churches, and she feels they can get to 300. As for Clay Walker, there are a lot of factors to consider. There are a lot of opportunities to provide a discount code and promotions. Mayor Rigby said he understands that a lot of work goes into planning all events and doing it all in one weekend is mind boggling, but he does not want the numbers to reflect as a failure. Mayor Rigby opened the floor for Council to make comments or ask questions. Councilmember Earp asked what are the producer’s thought about Clay Walker at this point. Ms. Lynn answered she has not spoken to him in a couple of weeks. The last conversation she had with him he was surprised ticket sales were a little slower than he anticipated, but did not offer any guidance as far as ways to make changes. Mayor Rigby stated the producer’s fees were set for all the events where he brings in entertainment, regardless of the number of ticket sales? Jenny’s responded, correct. Councilmember Zemanek commended the committee for all they have done and to let it run its course. Councilmember Engelken stated this is the first time the City has done something like this, and we should stay the course. At the end of the day, La Porte is proud and will make it happen. Councilmember Kaminski stated any time we increase the budget, we have to cut something; and we have already made cuts in order to make this event fabulous for the City of La Porte. Councilmember K. Martin stated she is not worried about it. With Sylvan Beach next weekend, she thinks everyone is preparing for that and once it ends, we will be good after that, and will see a big change in ticket sales. She believes making the Brunch free would be a nightmare because the maximum capacity of people allowed in would require we turn people away. She would rather see Page3 of 5 April 24, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes less than maximum tickets sold and it be comfortable and fun for those who paid and want to be there. Councilmember Kaminski added they are having a campaign for the Mother’s Day Brunch and will take flyers to 12 churches to get the mothers and grandmothers to come to the event. Mayor Rigby remarked that in the list of expenses, he does not see a line item for event insurance. Jenny answered, we did not buy event insurance because it is covered by the City’s insurance. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach approached the podium to answer Mayor Rigby’s question. Ms. Leach responded, she has been working with Texas Municipal League (TML) in terms of what we are planning and whether it is covered under the umbrella we currently have. Mayor Rigby said, in case of a monsoon coming in, we would have to cancel everything; but we still have to pay the entertainers. The event insurance would allow for not having to spend City money. Ms. Leach responded, yes; however, the challenge here is the City does not have a contract with the entertainers. The City has a contract with the promotor who has a contract with the entertainers. Mr. Alexander suggested that we look into a policy and a quote on rain, but we would need to verify what it would actually cover. Mayor Rigby asked what the Chamber of Commerce does on Sylvan Beach Day. Councilmember Kaminski responded they buy the insurance, and Mark books the entertainment. She remembers it was approximately $7,000.00 when she was there two years ago. Mayor Rigby asked Mr. Alexander and Ms. Leach to take a look at the insurance. Mr. Alexander introduced Jenny Lynn to Mayor and Council, explaining this is the first opportunity to do so in a council meeting. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There were no additional reports. 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. Councilmember Zemanek acknowledged the newest member of the Earp family as they welcomed a new grandson; voting has already started and he urged everyone to get out to vote; and he hopes for a very successful Sylvan Beach weekend. Councilmember Leonard thanked the La Porte Police Citizens Academy for all the work they do, which many are behind the scenes that people do not see, and they really are appreciated; and congratulated the certificate of appreciation winner John Gianukos. He also wished good luck to all the candidates in the election. Councilmember Engelken congratulated Mr. Earp and his wife Jeannie; he also congratulated the volunteers, stated they are the back bone of many events in the city, and we ought to offer more appreciation to our volunteers; and he expressed appreciate to John Gianukos for his valor and stated he bet the Chief was surprised when Mr. Gianukos presented a gift to the Department to display at the police station. Councilmember Earp congratulated John Gianukos and all the volunteers for all they do; he also th congratulated the 125 Committee on doing a good job and stated everything will be fine once we get past Sylvan Beach weekend; he also thanked everyone on Council for the congratulating him on his new grandson. Councilmember Clausen congratulated John Gianukos and thanked him for his actions; and stated he appreciates all the volunteers who work really hard to run big events; and congratulated the Earps on their new grandson, stating ‘grandkids are great.’ Page4 of 5 April 24, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember J. Martin congratulated Mr. Gianukos, for his valor, stating it takes a lot to be that guy who stands up for another; he also stated the Citizens Academy is a great program, and he appreciates all the hard work; he stated Special Olympics had their shrimp boil this past Saturday, and the food was very good; and he hopes the weather holds for Sylvan Beach Day. Councilmember K. Martin congratulated and thanked all the volunteers; she stated she knows th many have stepped up for the 125 celebration and a lot of other things that go on in the city, and it is really appreciated; and to John Gianukos, she said she wished more people stood up to protect their neighbors; so, thank you. Councilmember Kaminski congratulated the volunteers, stated it was wonderful to see how many hours they put in and they work so hard; and to John Gianukos, she said thank you for helping our citizen; she did eat the Special Olympics shrimp boil food on Saturday, and it was wonderful; and th the regarding the 125 Committee she stated she thanks all of them, and George Watkins and everyone on the Committee, that it has been great working with them. Mayor Rigby congratulated the Citizens Academy Alumni Association, and stated that although they are the most visible of all the volunteers we have in the city, we have others; he stated it is National Volunteer Week, and volunteers includes most of us sitting at this table on the second and fourth Monday of each month; he said to John Gianukos, you did a brave thing getting out of your car without knowing if the other person had a weapon other than his fists, but it takes a certain type of th person to do that, and we are thankful to have you in our city; again to the 125 Committee, the comments made tonight about ticket sales, etc., were not as a detriment to the things the Committee has done, and appreciates all they have done; he just wants to make sure these are great events that will be remembered by all. 11. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Chuck Engelken made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Councilmember Daryl Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on May 8, 2017. ________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby Page5 of 5 April 24, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM May 8, 2017May 8, 2017AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/AN/A Patrice FogartyPatrice FogartySource of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By: City Secretary's OfficeCity Secretary's OfficeAccount 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 The City of La Porte Animal Shelter Advisory Committee has a vacancy in the council member position. The City of La Porte Animal Shelter Advisory Committee has a vacancy in the council member position. Councilmember John Zemanek would like to be appointed to that Committee. This position serves Councilmember John Zemanek would like to be appointed to that Committee. This position serves without term.without term. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider appointing Councilmember John Zemanek to fill the Council position vacancy on the Animal Consider appointing Councilmember John Zemanek to fill the Council position vacancy on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. Shelter Advisory Committee. Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM May 8, 2017May 8, 2017AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: VariousVarious Corby D. AlexanderCorby D. AlexanderSource of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By: N/AN/A AdministrationAdministrationAccount Number:Account Number: Department:Department: N/AN/A Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: $172,000.00$172,000.00 Other:Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO AttachmentsAttachments : : 1.Minutes form January 9, 2017 MeetingMinutes form January 9, 2017 Meeting 2.Sales ContractSales Contract SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS At the January 9, 2017 Council meeting, staff received direction to negotiate a contract to purchase At the January 9, 2017 Council meeting, staff received direction to negotiate a contract to purchase 1218 S. Broadway. Subsequent to that meeting, the City and the trustee of the property agreed to terms 1218 S. Broadway. Subsequent to that meeting, the City and the trustee of the property agreed to terms and a sales contract was signed for a purchase price of $172,000. and a sales contract was signed for a purchase price of $172,000. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the title company. The title company has This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the title company. The title company has requested that the Council formally vote to approve the sale of the property.requested that the Council formally vote to approve the sale of the property. Staff recommends approval of the sale of 1218 S. Broadway. Staff recommends approval of the sale of 1218 S. Broadway. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to purchase 1218 S. Broadway in an amount not to exceed $177,000.necessary to purchase 1218 S. Broadway in an amount not to exceed $177,000. Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate 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 JANUARY 9, 2017 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, January 9, 2017, 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. Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Engelken, K. Martin, Leonard, Earp, Zemanek, Clausen, and Kaminski. Absent: Councilmember J. Martin. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember John Zemanek. 4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS and RECOGNITIONS (a) Recognition Winners of the 2016 Christmas Parade Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby recognized the winners of the 2016 Christmas Parade. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) Catherine Focke, 111 South Y St., addressed Council with concerns of tenants residing at 202 South Y St., and not abiding by City ordinances. She requested Council address these issues. Charlotte Mahoney, 227 South Y St., addressed Council with concerns of the tenants residing at 202 South Y St., and not abiding City ordinances. She requested Council address these issues. 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 meeting held on December 12, 2016 P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance ordering the May 6, 2017, General Election of the City of La Porte P. Fogarty Page 1 of 6 Jan. 9, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes (c) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution of the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas opposing any legislation that increases the maximum transport haul weights over roadways in the City of La Porte, to include heavy haul corridor(s) T. Leach (d) Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter advocating the Texas Legislature to change language of Section 505.258(1), Local Government Code to allow the La Porte Development Corporation to continue to collect sales tax as long as bonds, projects, or other obligations of the Corporation exists T. Leach (e) Consider approval or other action regarding an amendment to the bus service agreement between Harris County and the City of La Porte for local bus service for the period of twelve (12) months with the approval of Harris County T. Leach (f) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 17006 for Water and Sewer Supplies D. Pennell (g) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 17001 for Browning and Golden Drainage Improvements Project D. Pennell (h) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 17008 for Clarifier Rehabilitation at the City of La Porte Wastewater Treatment Facility D. Pennell (i) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, electronic submission of bids and proposals in accordance with Section 252.0415, Texas Local Government Code C. Daeumer (j) Consider approval or other action regarding a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for on-going GIS technical services B. Sterling Consent Item D, was removed from consideration at the request of City Manager Corby Alexander. Councilmember Earp asked questions regarding Consent Items E, G, H, I and J. Regarding Item E, Councilmember Earp asked how many citizens used the services last year. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach advised 7,896 for October-June 2016; 8,848 for Fiscal Year 2015; 8447 for Fiscal Year 2014 and 6,913 for Fiscal Year 2013. Regarding Item G, Councilmember Earp asked if points were given to the locally owned business. Assistant Director of Public Works Don Pennell responded they did not meet the criteria for designation as a local vendor. Regarding Item H, Councilmember Earp asked if the previous three that were replaced. Assistant Director of Public Works Don Pennell responded yes. Regarding Item I, Councilmember Earp asked if the City currently uses the service and will there be an increase in cost. Purchasing Manager Cherell Daeumer advised the City is currently using the service, and there will not be an increase for the City or vendors. Regarding Item J, Councilmember Earp asked if the item goes out for bid. GIS Manager Brian Sterling responded no. Councilmember Earp asked if another company provides the service. Mr. Sterling responded there may be others that provide the service; but HDR Engineering, Inc., is used because of their municipal experience. Page 2 of 6 Jan. 9, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 6 a, b, c, e-j pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Earp seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember J. Martin was absent. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3661: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; DESIGNATING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR A JOINT ELECTION WITH THE LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD, LOCATIONS AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING; PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR A RUN-OFF ELECTION IF NECESSARY, ON THE SECOND SATURDAY IN JUNE; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3662: AN ORDINANCE LA PORTE, TEXAS BY ADOPTING RULES FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS AND PROPOSALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 252.0415, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINS LAW; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) Public hearing to receive comments on the recommendation of the Dangerous Building Inspection Board for condemnation of dangerous/substandard buildings located at 403 Arizona; 223 Bayside Dr.; 2823 S. Broadway #1 and 211 N. Forrest; consider approval or other action regarding Ordinances for condemnation of dangerous/substandard buildings located at 403 Arizona; 223 Bayside Dr.; 2823 S. Broadway #1 and 211 N. Forrest M. Collier The public hearing opened at 6:20 p.m. Deputy Building Official Mike Collier presented a summary of four structures, 403 Arizona; 223 Bayside Dr.; 2823 S. Broadway #1; and 211 N. Forrest, which were discussed at the September 12, 2016, council meeting, and given a 120-day extension to either complete or substantially complete repairs or be demolished. Mr. Collier recommended 223 Bayside be removed from the dangerous building list, requested an additional 30-45 days to conduct a complete evaluation of 211 N. Forrest and recommended 2823 S. Broadway #1 and 403 Arizona be demolished due to no improvements. Rand Nicols, 223 Bayside Dr., addressed Council and provided an update on the improvements made to his property. Abe Castaneda, 2823 S. Broadway #1, addressed Council requesting not to tear down the entire building. John Braniff, 3135 Fondren, addressed Council regarding 2823 S. Broadway #1 and requested the building be demolished. Nancy Doize, 211 N. Forrest, addressed Council with an update on the improvements being made on her property and requested additional time for repairs before selling the home. Randall Sexton, 403 Arizona, addressed Council and requested additional time to retrieve personal belongings from the property. The public hearing was held open until February 13, 2017. Page 3 of 6 Jan. 9, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to remove 223 Bayside Dr., from the dangerous building list; continue the public hearing until February 13, 2017, for 211 N. Forrest; and follo recommendation to demolish 2823 S. Broadway #1 and 403 Arizona. Councilmember Engelken seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember J. Martin was absent. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3663: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 0.138 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 33B AND 34D, ABSTRACT 30, W.P., HARRIS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2823 S. BROADWAY ST. #1. TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT BRETT COE, EDWARD SOLIZ, AND ABRAHAM CASTANEDA ARE THE RECORD OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNERS TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUIDLING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNERS TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNERS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3664: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING LOCATED AT LOTS FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5) AND SOUTH ½ OF LOT THREE (3), BLOCK 223, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 403 ARIZONA ST. TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT RANDALL E. SEXTON IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUIDLING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNERS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 8. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action authorizing the purchase of one horizontal grinder from RotoChopper for a total amount of $270,158.00 D. Pennell Assistant Public Works Director Don Pennell presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to authorize the purchase of one horizontal grinder from RotoChopper for a total amount of $270,158.00. Councilmember Earp seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember J. Martin was absent. 9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding appointments to fill vacancies on the City of La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment P. Fogarty City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary. Councilmember Kaminski made a motion to move Dennis Oian from Alternate 2 position to Position 4; Shelley Fuller to Alternate 1 position and Thomas Deen to Alternate 2 position, on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilmember Engelken seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember J. Martin was absent. 10. REPORTS (a) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Councilmember Engelken No report was provided. Page 4 of 6 Jan. 9, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council that Staff will reach out to the citizens who addressed Council with concerns of potential code violations and animal control issues at 202 South Y St. 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 Zemanek welcomed everyone back and hoped everyone had a happy and safe holiday; Councilmember Leonard wished everyone a Happy New Year; Councilmember Engelken wished everyone a Happy New Year and commented the meeting was good; Councilmember Earp passed on making comments; Councilmember Clausen wished everyone a Happy New Year; Councilmember K. Martin wished everyone a Happy New Year and congratulated the parade winners; Councilmember Kaminski Martin wished everyone a Happy New Year; and congratulated the parade winners; Mayor Rigby wished everyone a Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017. 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 551.072 Deliberation regarding Real Property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss acquisition of real property adjacent to the Fitness Center. City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 7:09 p.m. regarding the item listed above. 14. 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 7:23 p.m. Regarding the discussion acquisition of real property adjacent to the Fitness Center, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to direct Staff to negotiate the property adjacent to the Fitness Center. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED 8/0. Councilmember J. Martin was absent. 15. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember J. Martin was absent. _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Page 5 of 6 Jan. 9, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes Passed and approved on January 23, 2017. ________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby Page 6 of 6 Jan. 9, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM May 8, 2017May 8, 2017AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: Michael DolbyMichael DolbySource 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 Staff will be present to update council on status and issues regarding the One Solution Software Staff will be present to update council on status and issues regarding the One Solution Software Project. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Receive report on One Solution and take appropriate action.Receive report on One Solution and take appropriate action. Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item May 8, 2017 May 8, 2017 8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 18, 2017Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 18, 2017 La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, May 22, 2017La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, May 22, 2017 City Council Meeting, Monday, May 22, 2017City Council Meeting, Monday, May 22, 2017 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, May 25, 2017Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, May 25, 2017 9.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of communitymembers, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual communitymembers, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. information or existing policies. Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek and Mayor RigbyMartin, Kaminski, Zemanek and Mayor Rigby 10.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 551.074 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: Clark Askins, Assistant City or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney, regarding prosecution of commercial motor vehicle cases in Municipal Court.Attorney, regarding prosecution of commercial motor vehicle cases in Municipal Court. 11.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. 12.ADJOURNADJOURN ****************************************************************** ******************************************************************