HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council J.
LOUIS R.RIGBY CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor O�4 O Councilmember District 2
JOHN ZEMANEK BILL BENTLEY
Councilmember At Large A / Councilmember District 3
STEVE GILLETT KRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmember At Large B Councilmember District 4
DANNY EARP JAY MARTIN
Councilmember District 1 7 ,442:1S1 Councilmember District 5
NANCY OJEDA
Mayor Pro-Tern
Councilmember District 6
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held May 13, 2019,
beginning at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas,
for the purpose of considering the following agenda item.All agenda item are subject to action.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION —The invocation will be given by Councilmember Nancy Ojeda.
PLEDGES —Will be led by Councilmember Nancy Ojeda.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and
indivisible.
3. ELECTION MATTERS
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2019-3744 to canvass the
returns of the general election held on May 4, 2019, for the purpose of electing a
Councilperson-District 5. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND RECOGNITIONS
(a) Administration of oaths of office by Judge Denise Mitrano to newly elected Councilpersons
Brandon Lunsford and Thomas Garza. [Mayor Rigby]
(b) Proclamation in recognition of National Police Week. [Mayor Rigby]
(c) Proclamation in recognition of Emergency Medical Services Week. [Mayor Rigby]
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
6. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance
Kith 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 minutes of the meeting held on April 22, 2019. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
(b) Adopt Resolution 2019-07 joining the Houston Coalition of Cities for intervening into the
CenterPoint Energy new rate case. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
(c) Approve award of Bid #19012 for the Spencer Highway Fence and Sidewalk Project. [Don
Pennell, Public Works Director]
(d) Approve award of Bid #19013for the FY 2019 Asphalt Reconstruction and Overlay Project
[(Don Pennell, Public Works Director]
(e) Adopt Resolution 2019-08 designating authorized signatories for contractual documents and
documents requesting funds pertaining to the Texas General Land Office 2015 Floods and
Storms (DR-4223 and DR-4245) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery
Program. [Lorenzo Wingate, P.E., City Engineer]
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 16, 2019
• City Council Meeting, Monday, June 10, 2019
• City Council Meeting, Monday, June 24, 2019
11. 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. Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or
taken.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need
arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government
Code, in accordance with the authority contained in:
Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange,
lease or value of Real Property. Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss value of real
property in industrial districts, concerning negotiations with industry representatives for terms of new
Industrial District Agreements.
Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 - Personnel Matter: Deliberation concerning the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer
or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Denise Mitrano, Municipal
Court Judge.
13. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
If,during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice,City Council determines that a Closed or
Executive Session of the Council is required,then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Section 551.071 - consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase,
exchange,lease or value of real property;Section 551.073-deliberation regarding a prospective gift;Section 551.074-personnel
matters regarding the appointment,employment,evaluation,reassignment,duties,discipline,or dismissal of a public officer or
employee;Section 551.076-implementation of security personnel or devices;Section 551.087-deliberation regarding economic
development negotiation; Section 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as
authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas
Government Code as set out above,the City Council will reconvene in Open Session in order to take action,if necessary,on the
items addressed during Executive Session.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact
the City Secretary's office(281-470-5019),two working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the lvhy 13, 2019, Oty Council agenda was posted on the Oty 1-bll bulletin
codboard,a place convenient and readily ac essible to the general public at all times,and to the City's website,www.LaRbrteTXgov, in compliance
with Chapter 551,Texas Governrrent
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7. 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 2019-3740 amending the City's
Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 5.051 acre
tract of land located at the NE corner of S. 16th St. and the W. M St. ROW, legally described
as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 1143, La Porte Subdivision, by changing the
land use designation from "Commercial" to "Light Industrial"; Discussion and possible action
regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance
2019-3740 amending the City's Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan
for an approximately 5.051 acre tract of land located at the NE corner of S. 16th St. and the W.
M St. ROW, legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 1143, La Porte
Subdivision, by changing the land use designation from "Commercial" to "Light Industrial". [Ian
Clowes, City Planner]
(b) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3741 amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #19-
92000001, a change from General Commercial (GC)to Planned Unit Development(PUD)for a
5.051 acre tract of land located at the NE corner of S. 16th St. and the W. M St. ROW, legally
described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 1143, La Porte Subdivision;
Discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2019-3741 amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change
#19-92000001, a change from General Commercial (GC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
for a 5.051 acre tract of land located at the NE corner of S. 16th St. and the W. M St. ROW,
legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 1143, La Porte Subdivision.
[Ian Clowes, City Planner]
(c) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3742 amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use
Permit#19-91000002 to allow for an industrial office/warehouse facility on a 5.051 acre tract of
land, legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 1143, La Porte
Subdivision in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district; Discussion, and possible
action to consider adopting Ordinance 2019-3742 amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #19-
91000002 to allow for an industrial office/warehouse facility on a 5.051 acre tract of land, legally
described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 1143, La Porte Subdivision in the
Planned Unit Development(PUD)zoning district. [Ian Clowes, City Planner]
8. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action rejecting or approving Bid #19501 to CMC
Development & Construction Corporation, LLC for the Five Points Plaza Improvements in the
amount of$350,000.00 [Lorenzo Wingate, P.E., City Engineer]
(b) Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance 2019-3743, for authorization
to enter into an agreement with Fairmont Park West HOA for the lease of swimming pool and
park space at Fairmont Park West, from June 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. [Corby
Alexander, City Manager]
(c) Presentation, discussion and possible action implementing salary increases for the City of La
Porte Emergency Medical Services and the City of La Porte Fire Department. [Mayor Rigby]
9. REPORTS
(a) Receive report on the Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting. [Councilmember Engelken]
(b) Receive report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting. [Councilmember J. Martin]