HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council •
LOUIS R.RIGBY CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor O( O CouncilmemberDistrict 2
BRANDON LUNSFORD BILL BENTLEY
CouncilmemberAt Large A P. Mayor Pro-Tern
STEVEGILLETT ` m Councilmember District 3
CouncilmemberAt Large B THOMASGARZA
DANNY EARP Lam. Councilmember District 4
Councilmember District 1
ikt4. ? JAY MARTIN
Councilmember District 5
NANCY OJEDA
Councilmember District 6
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held September 9,
2019, beginning at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chanters, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to
action.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION —The invocation will be given by Councilperson Nancy Ojeda.
PLEDGES —Will be led by Councilperson Danny Earp.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and
indivisible.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
4. 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 the minutes of the City Council meeting held on August 26, 2019. [Louis R. Rigby,
Mayor]
(b) Accept the Tax Assessor's certified 2019 ad valorem anticipated collection rate for the City of
La Porte. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
(c) Ratify the City Manager's appointment of Victor Peres to the Civil Service Commission for a
three-year term expiring August 31, 2022. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
(d) Adopt Resolution 2019-13, authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property located at Lots 11
and 12, Block 988, Town of La Porte. [Shelley Wolny, Treasurer]
(e) Adopt Resolution 2019-14, authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant award and other
documents for the Traffic Control STEP Grant. [Ron Parker, Chief of Police]
(f) Adopt Resolution 2019-15, authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant award and other
documents for the Commercial Motor Vehicle(CMV) STEP grant. [Ron Parker, Chief of Police]
(g) Adopt Ordinance 2019-3755, amending Chapter 86 of the City of La Porte Development Code.
[Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney]
(h) Adopt Resolution 2019-17, approving a nomination for the Harris County Appraisal District
(HCAD) board member representing cities other than the City of Houston. [Louis R. Rigby,
Mayor]
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
(a) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding their consideration
of the proposed budget for the City's FY 2019-20; followed by discussion and possible action to
adopt Ordinance 2019-3756, approving the City's Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget.
[Mchael Dolby, Finance Director and Matt Hartleib, HR Manager]
6. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt a City sponsorship policy. [Corby
Alexander, City Manager]
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City's participation as a sponsor
for regatta events during 2019-2020 at the Houston Yacht Club. [Jason Weeks, Assistant City
Manager]
(c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2019-16, accepting the 2019
HCAD certified appraisal roll. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
(d) Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a proposed tax rate of$0.71, and approval of
the recommended dates of September 19, and September 23, 2019, for public hearings on the
City's tax rate. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
(e) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2019-3747, amending
Chapter 82, 'Buildings and Building Regulations' -Appendix A'Fees' of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Porte, for the purpose of changing fees for city residential building permits and
residential mechanical permits. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
(f) Presentation and discussion on Ordinance 2019-3758, to amend the Council Rules of
Procedure and Ethics Policy. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(g) Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the City's approach to locations for
warehouse/wholesaler/distribution operations in La Porte. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
7. REPORTS
(a) Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Jay Martin]
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• City Council Special Session, Thursday, September 19, 2019
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 19, 2019
• City Council Meeting, Monday, September 23, 2019
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, September 26, 2019
• City Council Special Session, Monday, September 30, 2019
9. 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.
10. ADJOURNMENT
If,during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice,City Council determines that a Closed or
Bcecutive 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 Bcecutive 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 Bcecutive 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 VA,bodward,Oty Secretary,do hereby certify that a copy of the Septerrber 9,2019,Oty Council agenda was posted on the Oty Hall bulletin
board,a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all tines,and to the Qty's website,www.LaFbrteTXgov, in conpliance
with Chapter 551,Texas Governrrent Code.
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