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Home My WebLink About01-24-22 call elections Service Awards January 24, 2022 The three employees being recognized tonight have a combined 55 years of service to the La Porte community. Roy Linscomb, Street Maintenance Supervisor (10 years) In January of 2012, Roy was hired as a Senior Equipment Operator. He was promoted to the role of Street Maintenance Supervisor in August of 2015, where he continues to serve as possible, even when that means getting back on the heavy equipment himself to get the work done. Roy, thank you for all you do for La Porte. Dora Leos, Records Specialist (20 years) In 2002, Dora joined the City of La Porte team as a Secretary in the Public Works department. She worked there for five years before being selected as a Records Specialist in the Police Department. Dora has been an outstanding employee evidenced by an average annual performance rating of over 4.0 for the last 10 years. Her file contains several letters of appreciation and recognition for her excellent customer service. Dora, thank you so much for your service to the La Porte community. Lee Stewart, Lieutenant Support Services (25 years) Lt. Stewart began his career with La Porte on January 20, 1997. Over the next 23 years, he served as a patrol officer, detective, and Sergeant in the Patrol and Support Services divisions. In March of 2020, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant where he has continued working in the Support Services division which includes Animal Services, Records, and a variety of community engagement programs. Lee is certified as a Master Peace Officer and has been nominated for recognition as an Employee of the Quarter. Lee is known by many employees across the city for his passion and expertise in leading training sessions such as active shooter and workplace safety and security. The La Porte community is fortunate to have had Lt. Stewart keeping us safer for the past 25 years and we look forward to more years of his dedicated service. Thanks Lee for all you do. 9ƒƦƌƚǤĻĻ ƚŅ ƷŷĻ CƚǒƩƷŷ vǒğƩƷĻƩ ЋЉЋЊ \[źƓķƭĻǤ /ğƒƦǒǩğƓƚ {Ʃ͵ Iw DĻƓĻƩğƌźƭƷ Lindsey has been a valued member of the City of La Porte team since 2004 when she was a student worker in the Summer Youth program. Since then, she has provided outstanding service to her fellow employees and the La Porte community in roles in Finance and HR. In her current role as the Senior HR Generalist, Lindsey continues to deliver great work on her own while also teaching two relatively new teammates who both nominated her for this recognition. Here are some of their own words describing Lindsey and her work: Lindsey is always willing to assist us in any questions or concerns that we have. There have been multiple times she has stopped what she is doing to help us out when needed. educate me properly in all of the HR processes. In addition, I am mostly amazed by her work ethic. The fourth quarter of each year is a busy time for HR, especially Lindsey. She takes the lead on the annual Open Enrollment process, ensuring employees have all of the information needed to make their elections. The start of the new budget year in October means adjustments to pay rates for most employees, which Lindsey revalmost 400 entries which have to be done individually. This year also saw the return of the in person Employee/Retiree Christmas party. With two members of the team who had not been involved in this event before, Lindsey took the lead in planning, prepping, decorating, etc. for this popular event. All of these accomplishments are in and supporting employees. Lindsey is a fantastic teammate, not just to the HR team but to all employees of the City. Please join me in thanking Lindsey and congratulating her as the employee of the fourth quarter for 2021. LOUIS R. RIGBY BILL BENTLEY Mayor CouncilpersonDistrict 3 BRANDON LUNSFORD THOMAS GARZA CouncilpersonAt Large A CouncilpersonDistrict 4 BRENT McCAULLEY JAY MARTIN CouncilpersonAt Large B Mayor Pro Tem MANDI WILLIAMS CouncilpersonDistrict 5 CouncilpersonDistrict 1 ROBBIE McLARRIN CHUCK ENGELKEN CouncilpersonDistrict 6 Councilperson District 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE JANUARY 10, 2022 The City Council of the City of La Portemet in a regularmeetingonMonday, January 10, 2022,at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00p.m.,withthe following in attendance: Councilpersons present: Louis Rigby,Brandon Lunsford,Brent McCaulley, Mandi Williams, Chuck Engelken,Bill Bentley, Thomas Garza, Jay Martin, Robbie McLarrin Councilpersons attending remotely: None Councilpersons absent: None Council-appointed officers present:Corby Alexander, City Manager;Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins, AssistantCity Attorney CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigbycalled the meeting to order at6:00p.m. 2.INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Philip Dunn, Lighthouse Baptist Church,and pledgeswereled by Councilperson Mandi Williams. 3.CITIZENCOMMENT(Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.) Phillip Hoot offered a remark about item 4a. 4.CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILPERSON ABSENCES a.Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider classification of absence of CouncilpersonsMandi Williams and Brandon Lunsford fromthe December 13, 2021, City Council meeting, under the City Council Attendance Policy. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] Councilperson Engelken moved toexcusethe absences; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martin;the motion was adopted, 9-0. 5.CONSENTAGENDA(Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance with staff recommendations provided. An item may be removed from the consent agenda and added to the Statutory Agenda for full discussion upon request by a member of the Council present at this meeting.) a.Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on December 13, 2021. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] b.Award Bid #22004 -Pecan Fence Fabric Replacement to Aztec Remodeling & Landscaping Company in the amount of $124,000.00 for the Pecan Park Fence Fabric Project, with a contingency amount of $9,920.00, for a total authorization of $133,920.00 \[Tim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation\] c. Award Bid #22008 - Broadway Trail Lighting Project Phase II to Genrg Electrical Solutions, LLC in the amount of $426,825.00 with a contingency amount of $42,683.00, for a total authorization of $469,508.00.\[Tim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation\] d. Approval to authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Region 8 Education Service Center to provide cooperative purchasing services through The Interlocal Purchasing System Program. \[Cherell Daeumer, Purchasing Manager\] e. Adopt Ordinance 2022-3859 for the purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing the th eastern forty (40) feet of the North 18 St. right-of-way situated between the Tyler Street and West Madison Street rights-of-way, located in Blocks 654 and 655, Town of La Porte, and authorizing execution and delivery of a deed to adjoining landowner. \[Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development\] f. Award Bid #22006 - Temporary Labor Services to L.C. Personnel, d/b/a Labor Finders, at a billing rate of $19.25 per hour and authorize the City Manager to execute a service contract. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\] g. Approve a reduction of $51,364.00 from amount previously awarded to Grapevine Dodge- Chrysler-Jeep-Ram on October 11, 2021, and award a purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicles to Lake Country Chevrolet in the amount of $75,188.50, under cooperative purchasing contract 210907. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\] Mayor Rigby signed a conflict of interest affidavit for item 5c before the meeting and did not participate in the consideration of or vote on the item. Item b was pulled by the City Manager. Councilperson Bentley moved to adopt items a and d-g; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams; the motion was adopted, 9-0. Councilperson Bentley moved to Award Bid #22008 - Broadway Trail Lighting Project Phase II to Genrg Electrical Solutions, LLC in the amount of $426,825.00 with a contingency amount of $42,683.00, for a total authorization of $469,508.00; the motion was seconded by Councilperson McCaulley; the motion was adopted, 8-0. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2022-3860 Zone Change #21-92000004, a change from Main Street Overlay (MSO) District to Main Street (MS) District for a 0.344-acre tract of land located at the 300 Block of East Main Street and legally described as Lots 23-25 and E ½ of Lot 26, Block 196, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022- by granting Zone Change #21-92000004, a change from Main Street Overlay (MSO) District to Main Street (MS) District for a 0.344-acre tract of land located at the 300 Block of East Main Street and legally described as Lots 23-25 and E ½ of Lot 26, Block 196, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. \[Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development\] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. There were no public comments. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Councilperson Garza moved to adopt Ordinance 2022-3860 amending the Code of Ordinances of Zone Change #21-92000004, a change from Main Street Overlay (MSO) District to Main Street (MS) District for a 0.344-acre tract of land located at the 300 Block of East Main Street and legally described as Lots 23-25 and E. ½ of Lot 26, Block 196, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 9-0. 7. STATUTORY AGENDA a.Authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District to receive funds for the Brookglen Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\] Lorenzo Wingate, Assistant Director of Public Works, informed the Council that the Drainage and Flooding Committee, at their 5 p.m. meeting, had approved a recommendation to the Council to enter into the interlocal agreement. Councilperson Engelken moved to execute an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District to receive funds for the Brookglen Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martin; the motion was adopted, 9-0. 8. REPORTS a. Receive report of the La Porte Draining and Flooding Committee meeting. \[Mayor Pro Tem Martin\] Mayor Pro Tem Martin said the Committee had discussed the status of the property at McCabe Road, received an update on the detention pond interlocal agreement with the City of Pasadena, approved a recommendation to the Council to approve an interlocal agreement with HCFCD for the Brookglen Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project, and set the next meeting for February 14, 2022. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, January 20, 2022 La Porte Community Fencing Ad Hoc Committee meeting, January 24, 2022 La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, January 24, 2022 City Council meeting, January 24, 2022 City Manager Corby Alexander said there were no reports. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilpersons, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons wished all a happy new year; thanked the Council for approving the Brookglen HCFCD interlocal agreement; expressed appreciation of pressure washing at Pecan Park; offered condolences to the family of a retired EMS employee Randy Hanks who passed away recently, noting he would be sorely missed; and announced that Mike Sullivan had again been elected to the HCAD Board as the nominee. ADJOURN Without objection, the Council adjourned at 7:06 p.m. _______________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 038 Requested By:Corby Alexander, City Manager Source of Funds: Department: 038-6030-565-3001 Account Number: $20,000 Amount Budgeted: ReportResolutionOrdinance $20,000 Amount Requested: Exhibits: Agreement; BAHEP Annual Report Budgeted Item:YesNo SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION The previous contract for services with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) expired December 31, 2021.The new contract, which is identical to the previous contract andis for a period of three years, beginning January 1, 2022and ending December 31, 2024.The scope of services, highlighted by written updates, trade show representation and site selector visits, are the same in the new contract as what was in the previous agreement.The annual membership cost of $20,000 is an approved expenditure in the La Porte DFY 2021Budget. BAHEP has been a partner of the City of La Porte since 2012. The organization has giventhe City of La Porte the following services and the scope of services Exhibit A, outlined in the agreement. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Consider approval or other action authorizingthe City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerDate AGREEMENT as described in PROPOSAL (Exhibit A) TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE is made effective as of the Effective Date (defined below) between the City of La Porte Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership 501 (c)(6) not for profit organization. Contract Term: This Agreement is effective on the Effective Date signed and remains in effect for three (3) years thereafter, unless sooner terminated under this agreement. Services: Contractor agrees to provide the services described in Exhibit A. Payment Term: The City shall pay $20,000 per year, in semi- economic development services rendered under this Agreement. Initial payment to Contractor is due within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date. Effective Date: This Agreement shall be effective as of January 1, 2022. Termination for Convenience by the City: The City may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) cumulative of all rights and remedies, which exist now or in the future. On receiving the notice, Contractor shall, unless the notice directs otherwise, immediately discontinue all services under this Agreement and cancel all existing orders and subcontracts that are chargeable to this Agreement. As soon as practicable after receiving the termination notice the City shall then honor payment terms for services rendered under this agreement unless the fees exceed the allocated funds remaining under this Agreement. TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND RECEIPT OF PAYMENT FOR CONSTITUTE A DEFAULT OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT. CONTRACTOR WAIVES ANY CLAIM (OTHER THAN ITS CLAIM FOR PAYMENT AS SPECIFIED 1 IN THIS SECTION), IT MAY HAVE NOW OR IN THE FUTURE FOR FINANCIAL FOR CONVENIENCE. Termination for Cause by Contractor: Contractor may terminate its performance under this Agreement only if the City defaults and fails to cure the default after receiving written notice of it. Default by the City occurs if the City fails to perform one or more of its material duties under this Agreement. If a default occurs and Contractor wishes to terminate the Agreement, then Contractor must deliver a written notice to the city manager describing the default and the proposed termination date. The date must be at least 30 days after the City Manager receives notice. Contractor, at its sole option, may extend the proposed termination date to a later date. If the City cures the default before the proposed termination date, then the proposed termination is ineffective. If the City does not cure the default before the proposed termination date, then Contractor may terminate its performance under this Agreement on the termination date. To effect final termination, the contractor must notify the city manager in writing. Termination for Cause by City: If Contractor defaults under this Agreement, the City Manager may either terminate this Agreement or allow Contractor to cure the default as provided below. edies, which exist now or in the future. Default by Contractor occurs if: (1) Contractor fails to perform any of its duties under this Agreement; (2) Contractor becomes insolvent; (3) ts creditors; or (4) a receiver or trustee is appointed for Contractor. If a default occurs, the city manager may, but is not obligated to, deliver a written notice to Contractor describing the default and the termination date. The city manager, at his or her sole option may extend the termination date to a later date. If the city manager allows before the termination date, then the termination is ineffective. If Contractor does not cure the default before the termination date, then the city manager may terminate this Agreement on the termination date, at no further obligation of the Corporation. To effect final termination, the city manager must notify Contractor in writing. After receiving the notice, Contractor shall, unless the notice directs otherwise, immediately discontinue all services under this Agreement, and promptly cancel all orders or subcontracts chargeable to this Agreement. 2 Signatures: The Parties have executed this Agreement in multiple copies, each of which is an original. ATTEST/SEAL: BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP By: _____________________________ By: ________________________________ Name: Elaine Felan Cantu Bob Mitchell Title: Administrative Assistant President CITY OF LA PORTE By: _____________________________ By: ________________________________ Lee Woodward Corby Alexander City Secretary City Manager 3 Exhibit A 1. Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership will assist the City of La Porte to work within the established framework as outlined in the City of La Porte 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Provide the City of La Porte with direct access to Bay Area Houston Econ studies, forward planning and research. Attract diversified industry that will contribute to the tax base as well as provide jobs for a variety of diverse workers in the community without conflicting with other land uses in La Porte, while encouraging younger citizens to remain in the community. Work to ensure that all existing and future commercial development is attractive, highly utilized and without negative influence on adjacent residential uses. Facilitate meetings with county and state officials in order to develop a positive working relationship; in regards to mutual goals for development of lands and thoroughfares within the city limits. Assist the City of La Porte to improve the community character of La Porte to make it a more desirable place to live, work and visit. 2. Utilize 2030 Comprehensive Plan objectives to assist the City of La Porte achieve economic development goals. 3. Include the City of La Porte in specific Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership communications, as follows: Inclusion of City La Porte material on the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership website. Inclusion of the City of La Porte in Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership printed materials and electronic newsletters. Advise the City of La Porte in development of marketing materials for the city website and for print and video distribution. 4. Include the Mayor, other elected officials, or City Staff in two site selector visits per year. 5. Coordinate representation of the City of La Porte at two trade shows per year, if held, with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership staff working with the city staff on the best methods to promote the City of economic development objectives. 6. Include the City of La Porte in four business programs each year. 7. Continue to engage industry representatives from the industrial complex, City of La Porte, and Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership to identify constraints and barriers to economic vitality of the petrochemical industry and determine appropriate resolutions. 8. Along with an annual written report documenting progress, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership representatives will meet every six (6) months with the Mayor of the City of La Porte and/or his/her designated representative(s). 4 Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership 2022 Board of Directors - - - -- -- - - - - - --- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - ---- -- -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - -- - - -- - - - 2022 Executive Committee - - - - - - - - --- - - 2022 Executive Committee - - - - - 2022 Executive Committee - - - - - 2022 Executive Committee - - - Ex Officio Members of the 2022 Executive Committee - - - - - Ex Officio Members of the 2022 Executive Committee - - - - - - - - - - - - - REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 N/A Requested By:Corby Alexander, City Manager Source of Funds: Department:Administration/CMO N/A Account Number: $200,000 Amount Budgeted: ReportResolutionOrdinance $25,000 Amount Requested: Exhibits:Policy Budgeted Item:YesNo Funding Application SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION At the September 13, 2021, City Council meeting, Council established a committee to review applications for neighborhoods looking to enhance or add fencing around their respective neighborhoods. Staff has prepared applications and distributed those applications to La Porte HOAs.Theapplications were also made available to civic groups and members of the community. In all, threeapplications were submitted for consideration. On December 13, 2021, the La Porte Community Fencing Ad Hoc Committee met and moved to recommend City Council to approve one application. The Bay Point Townhomes application was recommend for funding, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. The committee agreed they would come together on a later date to consider possible changes to the policy to encourage more applications. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Consider and/or approve Community Fence Funding Award to Baypoint Townhomes HOA in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerDate City of La Porte Community Fencing Policy & Procedures Oversight: City Council will establish a committee comprised of three (3) councilmembers who shall consult with City staff (City Manager or designee, Public Works Director or designee, and Parks and Recreation Director or designee). Application Period: The City of La Porte will open a period of 30-days to receive applications from the community. Application period will occur October 1 and end on November 1 of each year that funding is made available. Community Fencing Projects: The community fence project should benefit the entire neighborhood. Each project will be evaluated by an oversight committee. Any funding awarded to the applicant for the community fence project will be based on an evaluation point system, with greater points being awarded for projects that demonstrate need and cost share capabilities. The City has allocated limited funding for the community fence projects; therefore, those applicants that demonstrate a greater need due conditions of their current fencing along with cost sharing capabilities will receive higher favoritism. Additionally, applicants that have failed to adequately maintain their community fencing will receive less points. Applicant Responsibility: Applicant shall provide City with initial scope and idea for community fence project. Applicants should be prepared to cost share in the community fence project. Applicants will be required to receive three (3) quotes for the proposed work. Applicants may apply for funding in subsequent years regardless of prior applications. However, the applicant must be noted as adequately maintaining all previous City funded fence projects. Applicants should be prepared to assume on-going maintenance responsibilities for the community fence improvements. If the applicant is within a HOA or group, the applicant must provide proof of signatory authority for the association or group. Typically, this is satisfied with a copy of the articles of incorporation filed with the State for official HOAs. Additionally, the City will need a letter from the HOA president confirming Board approval of the application of the community fencing project. If the applicant is not within a HOA or group, the applicant must provide written documents from all the homeowners affected by the community fencing project that they consent to the project and understand their respective responsibilities. City Responsibilities: The City will assist the applicants developing scope for projects. City will prepare projects for presentation to the committee and City Council. Projects may not proceed forward until a Memorandum of Agreement is approved by the City Council and fully executed by both parties. Should the applicant not be within a HOAor group association, the Memorandum of Agreement will include all affected property owners of the community fence project. The City will reimburse applicant based on the award amount upon proof that all bills related to the project have been paid. Evaluation Point System: Oversight committee will evaluate the applications based on the following evaluation point system and provide results to be presented to the full City Council for action. Each project will be evaluated based on a 100 point scale. Each project will be evaluated on the following criteria: o Need Based (20 points max) What is the current state of the community fencing? Are there any safety concerns that would be addressed by the project? Other need based concerns as identified by the oversight committee. o Ability to Maintain the project (20 points max) What are the available resources of the applicant? If project is a replacement, has the current fencing been maintained properly? Does the applicant have an active board to manage ongoing maintenance? o Cost Share (25 points max) What the financial commitment of the applicant? Maximum points in this category to be granted to applicants committing 50% or more. o Cost Benefit Analysis (20 points max) Total cost of the project divided by number of homes represented by the applicant. Committee will need to determine point allocation based comparing applications. o Prior Year Funding (10 points max) Maximum points to be given to applicants that have not received an award with last 5 years. Suggestion: 2 point deduction for each prior year of funding. o Other (5 points max) This category will be awarded points based on factors not previous identified but deemed important by the oversight committee. Examples: fencing design, material to used, location in the community, etc. Application Process: Determine Eligibility: Discuss the project plans with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager or Public Works Director. Complete the application and sign the agreement form. If the applicant is not a homeowners association or group, then each of the property owners requesting the community fence project would be required to sign the application. A drawing (by an architect, design professional, or applicants) that adequately depicts the scope of the work to be completed. Photos of current fencing as well as photos that depicts the primary reason for the fencing. Description of current fence materials and what materials would be funded for this project. Maintenance summary and records of current fencing. Insurance claims and damage assessments (to include summary of how fence was damaged and timelines). Three (3) itemized work estimates on the fence project from contractors, or if the applicant will be installing, the cost of materials and any other out-of-pocket expenses. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 Requested By:Corby Alexander, City Manager Source of Funds: Department:Administration/CMO Account Number: Amount Budgeted: ReportResolutionOrdinance Amount Requested: Exhibits:City Sponsorship Policy Budgeted Item:YesNo SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION On November 11, 2019, the La Porte City Council sponsorship of community organizations and activities. The policy stipulates that any sponsorships in excess of $1,000mustbe approved by City Council. On December 13, 2021, Council provided direction that permitted without Council approval. The policy has been updated to reflect this clarification. organizations of which the City is a member, regardless of the cumulative amount donated by the City for individual tickets and/or for a table at the event, are exempt from this policy and do not require approval by the La Porte City Council. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Consider and/or approve revised sponsorship policy. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerDate {ƦƚƓƭƚƩƭŷźƦ tƚƌźĭǤ L͵LƓƷƩƚķǒĭƷźƚƓ The purpose of this sponsorship policy is to provide administrators with guidelines when the City is approached by organizations to support local festivals, special events, community projects or programs. The City of La Porte recognizes the value of these partnerships to the community but also its charge to maintain fiscal responsibility. The following policy has been established to direct when co-sponsorship or in-kind services can be approved. LL͵5ĻŅźƓźƷźƚƓƭ LƓΏYźƓķ /ƚƓƷƩźĬǒƷźƚƓƭ: Donations of goods, services, or time instead of cash. hƦƦƚƩƷǒƓźƷǤ: The program or event in which the applicant is asking for City participation, whether it be cash or in-kind. {ƦƚƓƭƚƩƭŷźƦ: When the City decides to donate either cash or in-kind contributions to an opportunitypromoted by an organization to support local festivals, special events, community projects or programs. LLL͵tƚƌźĭǤ In order to be considered for approval, the opportunity must: Move forward the mission and goals of the City of La Porte. Have an entirely filled application form. Demonstrate value to either the Citizens of La Porte, the La Porte Business Community, or the area as a whole Conform to all applicable federal and statestatutes, and to all applicable City ordinances, policies,and practices. The sponsorship must not result in any competitive advantage, benefit,or preferential treatment for the sponsor outside of the sponsorship agreement. Be presented to City staff at least one month before the opportunity is to take place. If the City is being asked to participate more than $10,000,the application must be in by February 15th before the budget year in which the opportunity takes place. Show the City logo on all materials showing event sponsors. Get pre-approval of the use of City logo, slogan, branding statement,or quote. Opportunities receiving money from Local Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues must comply with state law, show collaboration with at least one local hotel or motel beforehand and complete an after-action report. Also note: Sponsorship approvals are made on an annual basis and shall be considered as one-time approvals. City participation should not be an expected line item in the receiving The City reserves the right to assess all activities at any time to ensure all rules, regulations, conditions of use, and City and health and safety laws are not violated. Sponsorships and in-kind services can be revoked at any time, effective immediately. The opportunity cannot be held to advocate a political position or figure. The hosting organization will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation. Further, the organization must agree to conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Religious organizations, companies, or groups may obtain sponsorships if the proposed program, event, or project neither promotes religious messages nor advocates for or promotes religious beliefs. Any sponsorship above $1,000 must be approved by the La Porte City Council. Purchases of tickets for city officials and/or for tables at functions promoted by organizations of which the City is a member, regardless of the cumulative amount donated by the City for individual tickets and/or for a table at the event, are exempt from this policy and do not require approval by the La Porte City Council. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation th Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 Fund 015 -CIP Requested By:Billy Stoker, General Manager Source of Funds: Department:Bay Forest Golf Course 015-6049-551-1100 Account Number: $769,000.00 Amount Budgeted: ReportResolutionOrdinance $164,705.00 Amount Requested: Exhibits: Bid Tabulation, Bid Form, Images and Aerial Budgeted Item:YesNo Map SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION The bulk heading at Bay Forest Holes #11 and #15 isseriously deteriorating and will installed, the proper bulkhead support systemwas not utilizedbecause the existing cart path located along Hole #11 is located too close to the edge of the lake. After much consideration, the best long term solution is to re-route 785 linear feet of cart path to allow for proper installation of the bulkhead support system. The planned repair will not only prevent future collapse of the wooden bulkhead but will also allow for much needed repairs to this section of the cart path. This section along Hole #11 is a high priority section on the repair/replacement list. The amount being requested includes all of the work to accomplish both bulk head and cart path repairs. Performing both as one project is the most efficient and safe way to complete the work. City of La Porte Bid #22007 for the Bay Forest Golf Course-Cart Path and Bulkhead th Repair was opened on December 14, 2021. The bid was advertised on November 18 th and November 25in the Bay Area Observer, the City website and on Public Purchase. A total of 29 contractors downloaded the bid documents and five (5) bids were received. The low bid was submitted by Greenscapes 6, LLC in the amount of $149,705.00. Greenscapes 6, LLC has worked with the City for the last six years on annual sidewalk replacement projects with excellent results. Staff recommends toaward Bid #22007 to Greenscapes 6, LLC in the amount of $149,705.00 with a contingency amount of $15,000.00 for a total authorization of $164,705.00.The total amount budgeted reflects funds from two separate CIP accounts, with this project representing aportion of the planned improvements. Remaining funds in the accounts will go towards additional car path repair/replacement and other planned projects. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Award Bid #22007 to Greenscapes 6, LLC for bulkhead and cart path repair in the amount of $149,705.00 with a contingency in the amount of $15,000.00, for a total authorization of $164,705.00. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date BULK HEAD AND CART PATH REPAIR BILLY STOKER REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 037 Requested By:Corby Alexander, City Manager Source of Funds: Department: 037-6063-565-2075 Account Number: $20,000 Amount Budgeted: ReportResolutionOrdinance $30,000 Amount Requested: th Exhibits: Houston YachtClub 125anniversary Budgeted Item:YesNo Presentation; Sponsorship Policy SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION The Houston Yacht Club is looking to host two major Regattas. The A Cat World thth Championshipwill runfrom April 28through May 8; and the ILCA 6 World thth Championship from July 18through July 30. The Yacht Club estimates these Regattas could generate$85,750.00intax revenue. More than 280 competitors will come visit the city over the period of at least 24 days of competition. It is also estimated that the participants will bring approximately 50-100 Regatta Support Team members, Regatta judges, race officers and Regatta volunteers. These events are coming to the City of La Porte because of the impact of Covid-19. The A Cat Worlds and ILCA World were going to be in Europe, but because of time constraints and adjustments, the Houston Yacht Club petitioned to be the host and was successful. $30,000.00. The cit submitted by February of the previous fiscal year,preceding the event. That was not possible due to the late awarding of theseRegattas. Any additional gency. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Consider and/or approve sponsorship award to the Houston Yacht Club to A Cat World Championship & ILCA 6 World Championship Regattas. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date Ifsjubhf!boe!Ipsj{pot!Tjodf!29:8 IPVTUPO!ZBDIU!DMVC DFMFCSBUJOH!236!ZFBST;USBEJUJPOT-!PME!BOE!OFX IZD!IPTUT!UXP!XPSME.DMBTT!SFHBUUBT TBJMPST!TVQQPSU!DJUZ SFHBUUB!FDPOPNJDT!>!CPPTU!GPS!DJUZ! 3 35 391 61 61.211 DJUZ!PG!MB!QPSUF!TVQQPSU SFDPHOJUJPO!GPS!DJUZ UIBOL!ZPV" {ƦƚƓƭƚƩƭŷźƦ tƚƌźĭǤ L͵LƓƷƩƚķǒĭƷźƚƓ The purpose of this sponsorship policy is to provide administrators with guidelines when the City is approached by organizations to support local festivals, special events, community projects or programs. The City of La Porte recognizes the value of these partnerships to the community but also its charge to maintain fiscal responsibility. The following policy has been established to direct when co-sponsorship or in-kind services can be approved. LL͵5ĻŅźƓźƷźƚƓƭ LƓΏYźƓķ /ƚƓƷƩźĬǒƷźƚƓƭ: Donations of goods, services, or time instead of cash. hƦƦƚƩƷǒƓźƷǤ: The program or event in which the applicant is asking for City participation, whether it be cash or in-kind. {ƦƚƓƭƚƩƭŷźƦ: When the City decides to donate either cash or in-kind contributions to an opportunitypromoted by an organization to support local festivals, special events, community projects or programs. LLL͵tƚƌźĭǤ In order to be considered for approval, the opportunity must: Move forward the mission and goals of the City of La Porte. Have an entirely filled application form. Demonstrate value to either the Citizens of La Porte, the La Porte Business Community, or the area as a whole Conform to all applicable federal and statestatutes, and to all applicable City ordinances, policies,and practices. The sponsorship must not result in any competitive advantage, benefit,or preferential treatment for the sponsor outside of the sponsorship agreement. Be presented to City staff at least one month before the opportunity is to take place. If the City is being asked to participate more than $10,000,the application must be in by February 15th before the budget year in which the opportunity takes place. Show the City logo on all materials showing event sponsors. Get pre-approval of the use of City logo, slogan, branding statement,or quote. Opportunities receiving money from Local Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues must comply with state law, show collaboration with at least one local hotel or motel beforehand and complete an after-action report. Also note: Sponsorship approvals are made on an annual basis and shall be considered as one-time approvals. City participation should not be an expected line item in the receiving The City reserves the right to assess all activities at any time to ensure all rules, regulations, conditions of use, and City and health and safety laws are not violated. Sponsorships and in-kind services can be revoked at any time, effective immediately. The opportunity cannot be held to advocate a political position or figure. The hosting organization will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation. Further, the organization must agree to conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Religious organizations, companies, or groups may obtain sponsorships if the proposed program, event, or project neither promotes religious messages nor advocates for or promotes religious beliefs. Any sponsorship above $1,000 must be approved by the La Porte City Council. Purchases of tickets for city officials and/or for tables at functions promoted by organizations of which the City is a member, regardless of the cumulative amount donated by the City for individual tickets and/or for a table at the event, are exempt from this policy and do not require approval by the La Porte City Council. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 Requested By:Source of Funds:N/A Teresa Evans, Director Department: Planning and Development Account Number:N/A Amount Budgeted:N/A ReportResolutionOrdinance Amount Requested:N/A Exhibits: Budgeted Item:YesNo SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION Paul Pitman, applicant andowner,requests approval of a Future Land Use Amendment, Zone Change, and Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP), to allow for Light Industrial (LI) uses in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, on a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., andlegallydescribed as Tract 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. The site is currently zoned Medium Density Residential (R-2) andwas originally developed in 1984, prior to annexation into the city limits. The sitecurrently houses a 63,000 square foot warehouse along with paved loading and parking areas. The applicant initially submitted a zoning permit application for a general warehousing use that requires adjacency to the high frequency truck route. This application was denied because the site does not meet this requirement. Mr. Pittman has subsequently proposed to use the facility for his packaging and crating business, which does not require adjacency to the high frequency truck route. The current R-2 zoning district does not permit any commercial or industrial uses. Previous commercial uses on site had been grandfathered due to their existence prior to annexation. Due to a lack of any current business operations on site for a period exceeding 6 months, the commercial use has been deemed abandoned. A zone change to PUD along with an approved commercial SCUP is now required in order to resume commercial operations on site. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Consider and discussand history and facts regardingrequested Future Land Use Amendment, Zone Change, and SCUP.Action on the items will be considered during the public hearing. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 Source of Funds:N/A Requested By:Teresa Evans, Director Department:Planning & Development AccountNumber:N/A Amount ReportResolutionOrdinance Budgeted:N/A Amount Requested:N/A Exhibits: Ordinance2022-3863, P & Z letter of recommendation, existing land use map, proposed land Budgeted Item:YesNo use map SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION This item is a request for consideration to amend the City’s Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) in conjunction with a request byPaul Pitman, applicant and owner, who is seeking approval of a Zone Change from the Medium Density Residential (R-2) zoning districtto the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. The proposed zone change would allow for commercial/industrial uses to continue at the previously developed site. The property in question is located at 3337 Canada Rd., andislegally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. Theapplicant initially submitted a zoning permit applicationfor a general warehousing use that requires adjacency to the high frequency truckroute. Thisapplication was denied becausethe site does not meet this requirement.Mr. Pittman has subsequently proposed touse the facilityfor hispackagingand cratingbusiness, whichdoes not require adjacency to the high frequency truck route. The current R-2 zoning district does not permit any commercial or industrial uses. Previous commercial uses on site had been grandfathered due to their existence prior to annexation. Due to a lack of any current business operations on site for a period exceeding 6 months, the commercial use has been deemed abandoned. A zone change to PUD along with an approved commercial SCUP is now required in order to resume commercial operations on site. The property owner has already begun commercial operations on site prior to approval of any city issued permits. The owner has been cited by Code Enforcement for the ongoing violations with a trial set for February 10, 2022. The City’s Future Land Use Plan(FLUP)identifies this property as “Mid-High Density Residential”land use. In order to accommodate the proposed zone change and land uses, the FLUP would need to beamended to allow for “Light Industrial” use. Staff mailed nine (9) public notices to property owners located within 200 feet of the subject property. Staff received one (1) returned comment sheet that was opposed to the proposed zone changerequest. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 16, 2021, regular meeting, voted 7-0 to recommend denial of the proposed Future Land Use Amendment. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Approve or denyOrdinance 2022-3863 an ordinance amending the City's Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, by changing the land use designation from “Mid-High Density Residential” to “Light Industrial”. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date ORDINANCENO.2022-3863 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN UPDATE TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP COMPONENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; BY CHANGING THE DESIGNTION OF A 6.264-ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT 3337 CANADA ROAD AND BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 692 & 693, LA PORTE OUTLOTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM - TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF WHEREAS, Section 211.004 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that zoning regulations must be adopted in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that a municipality may amend a Comprehensive Plan by ordinance, after public hearing and review by the municipality's planning commission or department; and WHEREAS, Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code also provides that a municipality may establish, in its charter or by ordinance, procedures for adopting and amending a Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, Chapter 106, "Zoning" Article I, Section 106-3, and Article II, Section 106-65 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, delegates to the Planning and Zoning Commission the duty to review and make recommendations relevant to modifications of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has a Comprehensive Plan, which Plan was adopted by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas in 1986, and which Plan has been the subject of multiple amendments since its adoption; WHEREAS, pursuant to mandate of Chapter 106, "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte has reviewed all elements of the Comprehensive Plan, and as duly approved by the City Council of the City of La Porte, to consider possible amendments thereto; and WHEREAS, at the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission meeting which occurred on December 16, 2021, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Future Land Use Map component of the Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of considering proposed amendments thereto, to change the designation for that 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., and legally described as follows: Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from its present designation of Mid-High Density Residential to Light Industrial, and at the conclusion of such review the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend to the La Porte City Council that it deny such amendment to the Future Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. All of the facts recited in the preamble to this Ordinance are hereby found by the Council to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference Section 2. That an amendment to the Future Land Use Map component of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte, Texas, which is incorporated to this ordinance by reference herein and attached hereto as Exhibit A, be and is hereby authorized, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, after duly noticed public hearing held at its January 24, 2022, meeting, pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas. Section 3. The City Secretary of the City of La Porte or her designated representative shall be required to make this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan available to the public and duly mark and note the updated reference on the Future Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte, Texas. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject to this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 5. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. th PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 24 day of JANUARY, 2022. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS ______________________________ Louis R. Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED: __________________________ ____________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney City of La PortePlanning and Development Department Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director December 17, 2021 Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council City of La Porte RE: Request #21-92000005 to Amend the Future Land Use Map Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council: The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on December 16, 2021 for a request Plan for a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. The request was for approval of a change of the future land use designation from Mid-High Density Residential to Light Industrial use The Commission voted 7-0 to recommend denial of the proposed amendments to the . Respectfully submitted, Ian Clowes, City Planner On Behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020 Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005 www.laportetx.gov Current FLUP PO LDR Zone Change #21-92000005 3337 Canada Rd. Legend Subject Tract MHDR This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries COM 1 inch = 100 feet DECEMBER 2021 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Proposed FLUP PO LDR Zone Change #21-92000005 3337 Canada Rd. Legend Subject Tract LI This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries COM 1 inch = 100 feet DECEMBER 2021 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 Requested By:Teresa Evans, Director Source of Funds:N/A Department:Planning & Development Account Number:N/A Amount Budgeted:N/A ReportResolutionOrdinance Amount Requested:N/A Exhibits: Ordinance2022-3864, P&Z Letter of Budgeted Item:YesNo Recommendation, Area map, zoning map, futureland use map, andapplicant information SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION Paul Pitman,applicant andowner,requestsapproval of a Zone Change from the Medium Density Residential (R-2) zoning districtto the Planned Unit Development (PUD). The 6.264-acre site is located at 3337 Canada Rd., and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. The siteis currently developed with a 63,000 square foot warehouse facilitycompleted in 1984.The existing building was built prior to the site being annexed into the City of La Porte. At the time of annexation, the site was given a residential zoning designation. The applicant recently purchased the site and would like to change the zoning of the property from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for commercial/industrial uses to resume on the site. Theapplicant initially submitted a zoning permit applicationfor a general warehousing use that requires adjacency to the high frequency truckroute. Thisapplication was denied becausethe site does not meet this requirement.Mr. Pittman has subsequently proposed touse the facilityfor hispackagingand cratingbusiness, whichdoes not require adjacency to the high frequency truck route. The current R-2 zoning district does not permit any commercial or industrial uses. Previous commercial uses on site had been grandfathered due to their existence prior to annexation. Due to a lack of any current business operations on site for a period exceeding 6 months, all commercial uses have been deemed abandoned. A zone change is now required in order to resume commercial operations on site. The property owner has already begun commercial operations on site prior to approval of any city issued permits. The owner has been cited by Code Enforcement for the ongoing violations with a trial set for February 10, 2022. Staff mailed nine(9) public notices to property owners located within 200 feet of the subject property. Staff received one (1) returned comment sheet that was opposed to the proposed zone changerequest. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on this item at their December 16, 2021 regular meeting.The Commission voted on a motion to recommend denial of the zone change request, as presented.The vote was 7-0, and the motion to deny carried. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Approve or deny Ordinances 2022-3864 for Zone Change request #21-92000005, a request by Paul Pitman, applicant and owner; for approval of a zone change from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), on a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date ORDINANCE NO. 2022-3864 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A 6.264-ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 3337 CANADA ROAD, AND BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 692 & 693, LA PORTE OUTLOTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R- 2 TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD); MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code to promulgate rules and regulations governing regulation of land use, structures, businesses, and related activities, and that such rules and regulations as adopted by the City promote the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the City; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2021, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a 6.264- acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), following lawful publication of the notice of said public hearing; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2021, after considering the public testimony received at such hearing, if any, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the request to rezone a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) be denied; and WHEREAS, on January 24, 2022, the City Council of the City of La Porte conducted a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, as from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD); and WHEREAS, each and every applicable requirement set forth in Chapter 211, Subchapter A, Texas Local Government Code and the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte, Texas, concerning public notices, hearings and other procedural matters have been fully met; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires that the request to rezone a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) be approved; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: Section 1. All of the facts recited in the preamble to this Ordinance are hereby found by the City Council to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. changing the zoning classification of the following described property, to wit: a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. Section 4. Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions thereof; but as to such remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 5. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, TX and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 6. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds that public notice was properly properties under consideration in compliance with code provisions. Section 7. It is directed that the Official Zoning Map of the City of La Porte, Texas be changed to reflect the zoning classification established by this ordinance Section 8. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and Classification contained in this ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Section 9. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval. th PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 24 day of JANUARY, 2022. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS ______________________________ Louis R. Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED: __________________________ ____________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney City of La PortePlanning and Development Department Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director December 17, 2021 Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council City of La Porte RE: Zone Change Request #21-92000005 Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council: The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at the December 16, 2021 meeting on a zone change request by Paul Pitman, applicant and owner; for a zone change of property legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The site is a 6.264-acre tract of land located at3337 Canada Rd. The Commission voted 7-0 on a motion to deny the requested zone change. Respectfully submitted, ` Ian Clowes, City Planner On Behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020 Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005 www.laportetx.gov Area Map Zone Change #21-92000005 3337 Canada Rd. Legend Subject Tract This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries 1 inch = 100 feet DECEMBER 2021 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) R-1 Zoning Map Zone Change #21-92000005 3337 Canada Rd. Legend Subject Tract R-2 MH This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries PUD 1 inch = 100 feet DECEMBER 2021 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) FLUP Map PO LDR Zone Change #21-92000005 3337 Canada Rd. Legend Subject Tract MHDR This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries COM 1 inch = 100 feet DECEMBER 2021 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 Requested By:Teresa Evans, Director Source of Funds:N/A Department:Planning & Development Account Number:N/A Amount Budgeted:N/A ReportResolutionOrdinance Amount Requested:N/A Exhibits: Ordinance2022-3865, P&Z Letter of Budgeted Item:YesNo Recommendation, Area map, Zoning map, Future Land Use map, andApplication SUMMARY&RECOMMENDATION Paul Pitman, applicant andowner,requestsapproval of Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 21-91000009, to allow for Light Industrial (LI) uses in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, on a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd.,andlegallydescribed as Tract 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. The applicant is in the process of requesting a zone change for the property to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The site is currently zoned Medium Density Residential (R- 2) andwas originally developed in 1984, prior to annexation into the city limits. The site currently houses a 63,000 square foot warehouse along with paved loading and parking areas. Theapplicant initially submitted a zoning permit applicationfor a general warehousing use that requires adjacency to the high frequency truckroute. Thisapplication was denied becausethe site does not meet this requirement.Mr. Pittman has subsequently proposed touse the facilityfor hispackagingand cratingbusiness, whichdoes not require adjacency to the high frequency truck route. The current R-2 zoning district does not permit any commercial or industrial uses. Previous commercial uses on site had been grandfathered due to their existence prior to annexation. Due to a lack of any current business operations on site for a period exceeding 6 months, the commercial use has been deemed abandoned. A zone change to PUD along with an approved commercial SCUP is now required in order to resume commercial operations on site. As part of the SCUP approval process, staff and thePlanning and Zoning Commission haverecommended twelve (12) conditions of approvalintended to limit negative impacts to adjoining properties.The recommended conditions are as follow: 1. A site development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable requirements of the City of La Porte’s Development Ordinance and shall comply with all provisions of Chapter 106, “Zoning” of the City’s Code of Ordinances and all other department reviews and applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. 2. The underlying zoning is Light Industrial (LI). All LI zoning and development requirements will need to be met, in addition to any conditions listed below. 3. All uses permitted in the LI zoning district as shown in the Land Use table of Chapter 106, shall be permitted on site. 4. Perimeter fencing must be constructed and maintained along all portions of the property. 5. Perimeter fencing must be 8’ tall and 100% opaque. Vinyl slating in conjunction with a chain-link fence is permitted. 6. Onsite lighting must be hooded to limit light pollution on adjacent properties. 7. Any operations involving trucks (eighteen wheelers) are limited to the hours of 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. 8. No modular or temporary structures, including shipping containers, may be utilized on site at any time for any purpose. Shipping containers on chassis and defined as in-transit shall be permitted. 9. No Shipping containers are permitted to be stored outside unless affixed to a chassis. 10. All onsite areas utilized for storage, parking, or driving must be paved with either concrete or asphalt. 11. Hazardous materials which may or may not require a placard may not be stored on site for any length of time. This prohibition includes hazardous materials stored in the building or on trucks and shipments of hazardous materials that are defined as in-transit by the Department of Transportation (DOT). 12. Any proposed modifications to this Special Conditional Use Permit will require an amendment to this SCUP in accordance with Chapter 106, “Zoning” of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The property owner has already begun commercial operations on site prior to approval of any city issued permits. The owner has been cited by Code Enforcement for the ongoing violations with a trial set for February 10, 2022. Staff mailed nine (9) public notices to property owners located within 200 feet of the subject property. Staff received one (1) returned comment sheet that was opposed to the proposed zone change request. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on this item at their December 16, 2021 regular meeting.The Commission voted on a motion to recommend denial of the SCUP request, as presented with the twelve (12) conditions. The vote was 7-0, and the motion to deny carried. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Approve or deny Ordinances 2022-3865 for SCUP request #21-91000009, to allow Light Industrial (LI) uses in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, on a 6.264- acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., and legally described as Tract 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date ORDINANCE NO. 2022-3865 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY GRANTING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 21-91000009, TO ALLOW FOR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) USES IN THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT, ON A 6.264-ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 3337 CANADA ROAD, AND BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 692 & 693, LA PORTE OUTLOTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code to promulgate rules and regulations governing regulation of land use, structures, businesses, and related activities, and that such rules and regulations as adopted by the City promote the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the City; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2021, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding a request to grant Special Conditional Use Permit No. 21-91000009 to allow for Light Industrial (LI) uses in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone, on a 6.264- acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., and being legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, following lawful publication of the notice of said public hearing; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2021, after considering the public testimony received at such hearing, if any, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the request to grant Special Conditional Use Permit No. 21-91000009 to allow for Light Industrial (LI) uses in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone, on a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., and being legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, be denied; and WHEREAS, on January 24, 2022, the City Council of the City of La Porte conducted a public hearing regarding a request to grant Special Conditional Use Permit No. 21-91000009 to allow for Light Industrial (LI) uses in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone, on a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., and being legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas; and WHEREAS, each and every applicable requirement set forth in Chapter 211, Subchapter A, Texas Local Government Code and the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte, Texas, concerning public notices, hearings and other procedural matters have been fully met; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires that the request to grant Special Conditional Use Permit No. 21-91000009 to allow for Light Industrial (LI) uses in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone, on a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., and being legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas be approved; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: Section 1. All of the facts recited in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby found by the City Council to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Ordinances is hereby amended by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #21-91000009, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference for all purposes, to allow for Light Industrial (LI) uses in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, on a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., and being legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, and situated within a PUD zoning district. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. Section 4. Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions thereof; but as to such remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 5. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 6. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds that public notice was properly properties under consideration. Section 7. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Classification contained in this Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Comprehensive Plan. Section 8. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07 (27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of the ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2000.00). Section 9. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least once within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. th PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 24 day of JANUARY, 2022. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS ______________________________ Louis R. Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED: __________________________ ____________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney EXHIBITA CityofLaPorte SpecialConditionalUsePermit #21-91000009 Applicant:Paul Pittman of Gulf Coast Crating OwnerorAgent 1310 E. Richey Rd., Houston, TX 77073 Address DevelopmentName/Type:Gulf Coast Crating Location: 3337 Canada Rd. _ Legal Description:Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots _ Zoning:PUD, Planned Unit Development____________________________ Use:LightIndustrial PermitConditions: This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is applicable for the subject property, a copy of which shall development shall be in accordance with the following conditions: 1.A site development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable requirements of and applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. 2.The underlying zoning is Light Industrial (LI). All LIzoning and development requirements will need to be met, in addition to any conditions listed below. 3.All uses permitted in the LI zoning district as shown in the Land Use table of Chapter 106, shall be permitted on site. 4.Perimeter fencing must be constructedandmaintained alongall portions of the property. 5.Perimeter fencing must be and 100% opaque.Vinyl slating in conjunction with a chain-link fence is permitted. 6.Onsite lighting must be hooded to limit light pollution on adjacent properties. 7.Any operations involving trucks (eighteen wheelers) are limited to the hours of 7:00 AM 7:00 PM. 8.No modular or temporary structures, includingshipping containers, may be utilized on site at any time for any purpose. Shipping containers on chassis and defined as in-transit shall be permitted. 9.No Shipping containers are permitted to be stored outside unless affixed to a chassis. 10.All onsite areas utilized for storage, parking, or driving must be paved with eitherconcrete or asphalt. 11.Hazardous materials which may or may not require a placard may not be storedon site for any length of time. This prohibition includes hazardous materials stored in the building or on trucks and shipments of hazardous materials that are defined as in-transit by the Department of Transportation (DOT). 12. Any proposed modifications to this Special Conditional Use Permit will require an Ordinances. Failure to start construction of the site within twelve (12) months after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a special conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after application to the Planning and Zoning Commission. If contract or agreement is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit be rescinded by the City Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped. Validation Date: ___________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________________ Director of Planning and Development City Secretary City of La PortePlanning and Development Department Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director December 17, 2021 Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council City of La Porte RE: Special Conditional Use Permit Request #21-91000009 Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council: The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on December 16, 2021 to hear a Special Conditional Use Permit request by, Paul Pitman, applicant and owner; for approval of a SCUP to allow for a Light Industrial (LI) uses in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, on a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd.; legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. The subject site is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Section 106-659 of the Code of Ordinances requires a Special Conditional Use Permit in order for the above referenced uses to be permitted within the PUD zoning district. The Commission voted 7-0 to recommend denial of the proposed SCUP, as presented. Respectfully submitted Ian Clowes, City Planner On behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020 Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005 www.laportetx.gov Area Map SCUP #21-91000009 3337 Canada Rd. Legend Subject Tract This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries 1 inch = 100 feet DECEMBER 2021 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) R-1 Zoning Map SCUP #21-91000009 3337 Canada Rd. Legend Subject Tract R-2 MH This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries PUD 1 inch = 100 feet DECEMBER 2021 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) FLUP Map PO LDR SCUP #21-91000009 3337 Canada Rd. Legend Subject Tract MHDR This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries COM 1 inch = 100 feet DECEMBER 2021 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 General Fund Requested By:Lee Woodward Source of Funds: Department: Account Number:6067-510-6004 $30,000 Amount Budgeted: ReportResolutionOrdinance $30,000 Amount Requested: Exhibits: Proposed Ordinance 2022-3861 Budgeted Item:YesNo SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION The Texas May 2022 uniform election date falls on May 7, 2022. As provided for by law and in the City Charter, the City will hold a general election for aCouncilperson At- Large Position A, a Councilperson-District 4,and a Councilperson-District 5. At itsDecember 13, 2021, meeting, the City Council considered potential impact to La Porte voters of the election for two state constitutional amendments to also be held on to move forward with contracting with Harris County for the election. In accordance with relevant state statutes, the Council will soon review a joint election agreement and Ordinance 2022- runoff, if needed. Friday, February 18, 2022, is the deadline to order a general election or a special order on a measure for the May 7, 2022, uniform election date. Per Section 3.007 of the Texas Election Code, failure to order a general election does not affect the validity of the election, however, proper and timely ordering is highly recommended and most appropriate. dinance 2022-3861 ordering the May 7, 2022, general election for the City of La Porte. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Adopt Ordinance 2022-3861, calling the May 7, 2022, general election for the City of La Porte, for the purpose of electing a Councilperson At-Large Position A, a Councilperson-District 4, and a Councilperson-District 5. ORDINANCE 2022-3861 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, TH ORDERING A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 7DAY OF MAY 2022; DESIGNATING THE PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING THE ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, The Texas State Legislature has called for two state constitutional ballot amendment measures to be placed on the ballot for a statewide election on the May 2022 uniform election date; and WHEREAS, The City of La Porte will hold a regular municipal election for the election of City Council member positions designated as Councilperson At-Large Position A, Councilperson-District 4, and Councilperson-District 5, on the May 7, 2022, uniform election date; and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that it is in the public interest to enter into a joint election agreement and election services contract with Harris County in order to provide the most efficient and convenient voting opportunities for both the City and State elections, with voting available in all Harris County polling locations and the potential for extended hours for early voting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The regular municipal election of the City of La Porte, Texas, for election of members of the City Council as prescribed by Section 2.03 of the City Charter, shall be held between seven th o'clock (7:00) a.m. and seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. on the 7 day of May 2022, in the city, for the purpose of electing Councilperson At-Large Position A, a Councilperson-District 4, and a Councilperson-District 5. A runoff election will be held, if necessary, between seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, as established with Harris County and in accordance with the Texas Election Code, all such arrangements for which are authorized by the adoption of this ordinance and the executed joint election agreement and election services contract with Harris County. SECTION 2. The City is hereby divided into six (6) election precincts, corresponding to the boundaries of the six City Council single-member districts. The boundaries of such districts are as established, defined, and outlined in Ordinance 2011-3384. The polling places for these election precincts shall be as designated by Harris County. SECTION 3. This election shall be held in accordance with, and shall be governed by, the election laws of the State of Texas. The City Council has determined, pursuant to Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code, that the City is authorized to enter into a Joint Election Agreement with Harris County and other participating political subdivisions for this election. The City Secretary and Mayor are hereby authorized to perform all duties and take all actions as required by any election services contract(s) and/or joint election agreement(s) that may be authorized by the City Council. SECTION 4. Any eligible and qualified person may have his or her name placed upon the official ballot as an independent candidate by submitting an application, which, in accordance with Texas Election Code Section 141.031, must be in writing and be signed and sworn to by the candidate and indicate that the candidate swears to the application. Such application for the general election may be filed with the City Secretary beginning on January 19, 2022, and must be filed not later than 5:00 p.m. on February 18, 2022. Candidate filings will be accepted in the office of the City Secretary, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, 77571, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. SECTION 5. The positions of Councilperson At-Large Position A, a Councilperson-District 4, and a Councilperson-District 5 shall each be elected and installed with the candidate that receives a majority of all the votes cast for the office for which he or she is a candidate and shall hold office for a period of three (3) years. SECTION 6. Each candidate for the office of Councilperson At-Large Position A must be a resident of the City for twelve (12) months immediately preceding election day. Each candidate for the office of Councilperson-District 4 and Councilperson-District 5 must be a resident of the City for twelve (12) months immediately preceding election day and must also be a resident of the district for which he or she files for twelve (12) months immediately preceding election day, in accordance with Section 2.02(a) of the City Charter. SECTION 7. Harris County shall appoint the Early Voting Clerk and Deputy Early Voting Clerk for early voting in person and voting by mail, and shall designate the Main Early Voting Location for early voting for the election. Applications for ballot by mail (ABBM) shall be mailed, faxed, emailed, or delivered by common or contract carrier to: Regular mail: Common or contract carrier: Isabel Longoria Isabel Longoria Harris County Elections Administrator Harris County Elections Administrator Attn: Elections Division 1001 Preston, 4th Floor Post Office Box 1148 Houston, TX 77002 Houston, TX 77251-1148 Phone: (713) 755-6965 Fax: (713)-755-4983 or (713)-437-8683 Email: VBM@HarrisVotes.com who shall, upon approval of the application, provide balloting materials to the voter in accordance with the Texas Election Code. The deadline to hand-deliver an application for a ballot by mail (ABBM) is Friday, April 22, 2022. The last day for the early voting clerk to receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail via mail (regardless of postmarked date), fax, common or contract carrier, or email, is Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in accordance with Election Code Sec. 84.007(c). If a voter submits an application for ballot by mail via fax or email, the Early Voting Clerk must receive an original or a copy with a wet signature via mail within four (4) business days of the submission of the fax or email, in accordance with Election Code Sec. 84.007(b-1). The places at which Early Voting by personal appearance shall be conducted shall be designated by Harris County. During the lawful early voting period, the Early Voting Clerk shall keep such locations for early voting open for early voting as required by the Texas Election Code, at a minimum. SECTION 8. Voting at said election, including early voting, shall be by the use of voting machines; and the ballots of said election shall conform to the Texas Election Code, as amended. Harris County, via the joint election agreement/election services contract with the City of La Porte, shall obtain, or cause to be obtained, the necessary electronic tabulating equipment, to arrange for the testing thereof as provided by law and to employ a duly qualified manager and a duly qualified tabulation supervisor to perform the duties respectively imposed on them by law with respect to the processing and tabulation of ballots at the Central Counting Station. SECTION 9. The City Secretary of the City of La Porte shall issue notice of said election to be published one time in the Bay Area Observer, which is hereby found and declared to be a newspaper of general circulation in said City, not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the said election; in addition, notice of said election shall be posted on the bulletin board st in City Hall not later than the twenty-first (21) day before election day and remain posted thorough election day. SECTION 10. The Mayor and/or the City Secretary of the City of La Porte are hereby authorized to execute and/or issue, for and on behalf of the City, such orders, documents, and forms as may, from time to time, be promulgated by the Secretary of State of the State of Texas in conjunction with the election herein ordained. SECTION 11. Each and every provision, paragraph, sentence and clause of this ordinance has been separately considered and passed by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, and each said provision would have been separately passed without any other provision; and if any provision hereof shall be ineffective, invalid or unconstitutional, for any cause, it shall not impair or affect the remaining portion, or any part thereof, but the valid portion shall be in force just as if it had been passed alone. SECTION 12. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by Texas open meetings law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. SECTION 13. This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED, this ___________ day of January, 2022. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS ________________________________ Louis R. Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ _________________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:January 24, 2022 General Fund Requested By:Lee Woodward Source of Funds: Department: Account Number:6067-510-6004 $30,000 Amount Budgeted: ReportResolutionOrdinance $30,000 Amount Requested: Exhibits: Proposed Ordinance 2022-3862 Budgeted Item:YesNo SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION The Texas May 2022 uniform election date falls on May 7, 2022. As provided for by law, the City will hold a special election to approve or deny the following proposition: rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. The tax expires on the fourth anniversary of the date of this The street tax was initially approved by the voters at an election onMay 13, 2006, and the tax was reauthorized at elections on May 8, 2010, May 4, 2014, and May 5, 2018. Per the Texas Tax Code Sec. 327.007, the tax expires after four years unless successive elections are held at which the voters reauthorize the tax. At its December 13, 2021, meeting, the City Council considered potential impact to La Porte voters of the election for two state constitutional amendments to also be held on ffice to move forward with contracting with Harris County for the election. In accordance with relevant state statutes, the Council will soon review a joint election agreement and . Ordinance 2022-3862special election. Friday, February 18, 2022, is the deadline to order a general election or a special order on a measure for the May 7, 2022, uniform election date. Proper and timely ordering is highly recommended and most appropriate. Staffrecommends adoption of Ordinance 2022-3862ordering the May 7, 2022, special election for the City of La Porte. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Adopt Ordinance 2022-3862, calling the May 7, 2022, special election for the City of La Porte, of the local sales and use tax in the City of La Porte, Texas, at the rate of one- fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. The tax expires on the fourth anniversary of the date of this election unless the imposition of the tax is ORDINANCE 2022-3862 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, TH ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 7DAY OF MAY 2022TO APPROVE OR DENY THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITION: "THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AT THE RATE OF ONE-FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT TO CONTINUE PROVIDING REVENUE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MUNICIPAL STREETS. THE TAX EXPIRES ON THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DATE OF THIS ELECTION UNLESS THE IMPOSITION OF THE TAX IS REAUTHORIZED."; DESIGNATING THE PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING THE ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, The Texas State Legislature has called for two state constitutional ballot amendment measures to be placed on the ballot for a statewide election on the May 2022 uniform election date; and WHEREAS, The City of La Porte will hold a special election to approve or deny the following proposition rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. The tax expires on the fourth anniversary of the date of this election unless the imposition of the tax is reauthorized. WHEREAS, The City Council finds that it is in the public interest to enter into a joint election agreement and election services contract with Harris County in order to provide the most efficient and convenient voting opportunities for both the City and State elections, with voting available in all Harris County polling locations and the potential for extended hours for early voting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. A special municipal election of the City of La Porte, Texas, shall be held between th seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. on the 7 day of May 2022, in the city, for the purpose of approving or denying the proposition: "The reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the City of La Porte, Texas, at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. The tax expires on the fourth anniversary of the date of this election unless the imposition of the tax is reauthorized.". SECTION 2. The City is hereby divided into six (6) election precincts, corresponding to the boundaries of the six City Council single-member districts. The boundaries of such districts are as established, defined, and outlined in Ordinance 2011-3384. The polling places for these election precincts shall be as designated by Harris County. SECTION 3. This election shall be held in accordance with, and shall be governed by, the election laws of the State of Texas. The City Council has determined, pursuant to Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code, that the City is authorized to enter into a Joint Election Agreement with Harris County and other participating political subdivisions for this election. The City Secretary and Mayor are hereby authorized to perform all duties and take all actions as required by any election services contract(s) and/or joint election agreement(s) that may be authorized by the City Council. SECTION 4. Harris County shall appoint the Early Voting Clerk and Deputy Early Voting Clerk for early voting in person and voting by mail, and shall designate the Main Early Voting Location for early voting for the election. Applications for ballot by mail (ABBM) shall be mailed, faxed, emailed, or delivered by common or contract carrier to: Regular mail: Common or contract carrier: Isabel Longoria Isabel Longoria Harris County Elections Administrator Harris County Elections Administrator Attn: Elections Division 1001 Preston, 4th Floor Post Office Box 1148 Houston, TX 77002 Houston, TX 77251-1148 Phone: (713) 755-6965 Fax: (713)-755-4983 or (713)-437-8683 Email: VBM@HarrisVotes.com who shall, upon approval of the application, provide balloting materials to the voter in accordance with the Texas Election Code. The deadline to hand-deliver an application for a ballot by mail (ABBM) is Friday, April 22, 2022. The last day for the early voting clerk to receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail via mail (regardless of postmarked date), fax, common or contract carrier, or email, is Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in accordance with Election Code Sec. 84.007(c). If a voter submits an application for ballot by mail via fax or email, the Early Voting Clerk must receive an original or a copy with a wet signature via mail within four (4) business days of the submission of the fax or email, in accordance with Election Code Sec. 84.007(b-1). The places at which Early Voting by personal appearance shall be conducted shall be designated by Harris County. During the lawful early voting period, the Early Voting Clerk shall keep such locations for early voting open for early voting as required by the Texas Election Code, at a minimum. SECTION 5. Voting at said election, including early voting, shall be by the use of voting machines; and the ballots of said election shall conform to the Texas Election Code, as amended. Harris County, via the joint election agreement/election services contract with the City of La Porte, shall obtain, or cause to be obtained, the necessary electronic tabulating equipment, to arrange for the testing thereof as provided by law and to employ a duly qualified manager and a duly qualified tabulation supervisor to perform the duties respectively imposed on them by law with respect to the processing and tabulation of ballots at the Central Counting Station. SECTION 6. The City Secretary of the City of La Porte shall issue notice of said election to be published one time in the Bay Area Observer, which is hereby found and declared to be a newspaper of general circulation in said City, not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the said election; in addition, notice of said election shall be posted on the bulletin board in City Hall not later than the twenty-first (21st) day before election day and remain posted thorough election day. SECTION 7. The Mayor and/or the City Secretary of the City of La Porte are hereby authorized to execute and/or issue, for and on behalf of the City, such orders, documents, and forms as may, from time to time, be promulgated by the Secretary of State of the State of Texas in conjunction with the election herein ordained. SECTION 8. Each and every provision, paragraph, sentence and clause of this ordinance has been separately considered and passed by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, and each said provision would have been separately passed without any other provision; and if any provision hereof shall be ineffective, invalid or unconstitutional, for any cause, it shall not impair or affect the remaining portion, or any part thereof, but the valid portion shall be in force just as if it had been passed alone. SECTION 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by Texas open meetings law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. SECTION 10. This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED, this ___________ day of January, 2022. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS ________________________________ Louis R. Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ _________________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney