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Home My WebLink About05-24-21 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City CouncilLOUIS R. RIGBY CNUCx FNGFLREN Mayor Owndlmember Dlstrid2 BMNDON LUNSFORID BILLBENTLY CoundimemberAt large A Coundlmember Dlstrid3 BRENTMCCAULUN #�.' TNOMASGAR2ACoundmember At Large A Coundlmember Disrid 4 TREYNENDRICF JAY MARLIN Couneilmemba DIMid 1 Mayor Pro Tem Cuundlmember Dirtrid 5 ROBBIE MdARRIN Coundlmember Dirtrid 6 Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held May 24, 2021 , 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 items. All agenda items are subject to action. Social distancing protocols will be in effect in the Council Chambers. Remote participation is available, also. Attend via a screen using this link: phone at 877 853 5257 or 888 475 1. CALL TO ORDER ID is 838 9053 5592. The passcode is 2. INVOCATION — The invocation will be given by Pastor Alan Neel, Life Community Church. PLEDGES —Will be led by Councilperson Thomas Garza. U.S. Flag Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible. 3. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNrrIONS (a) Presentation and discussion of annual report from the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. [Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager] 4. CITIZEN COMMENT (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.) 5. CONSENT AGENDA (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 May 10, 2021 City Council regular meeting. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] (b) Approve an amended and restated economic development incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and Marion Campise and Vicki Campise, for the use of Type 8 Development Corporation Sales Tax funds for refurbishment/renovation of the old bank building located at 100 W. Main Street in La Porte, Texas. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] (c) Authorize the Mayor to sign an economic development services agreement with the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region for thirty-s six (36) month term beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, and providing for payment of $20,000.00 per year. [Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager] a (d) Approve a Resolution of Contractor authorizing the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City of La Porte for the City of Houston's Nutrition and Transportation Services. [Lindsay French, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation] (a) Approval or other action to award Bid #21016 — Northside Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Project Contract No. 19-231-000-8675 to Tandem Services, LLC in the amount of $291,716.00, with a contingency amount of $29,284.00, for a total authorization of $321,000.00 [Ray Mayo, Public Works Director] (f) Approve Resolution 202144 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 21, 22 & 23, Block 1114, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] (g) Approve Resolution 202145 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 36 & 37, Block 1114, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] (h) Approve Resolution 2021-46 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 38, 39, 40 & 41, Block 1114, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] (1) Approve Resolution 202147 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 32, 33, 34 & 35, Block 1114, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] (j) Approve Resolution 2021-48 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 189, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] (k) Approve Resolution 202149 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as South 1/2 of Lot 20, Spencer Highway Estates, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] (1) Approve Resolution 2021-50 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lot 1, Block 52, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] (m) Approve Resolution 2021-51 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lot 34, Block 52, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] (n) Approve Resolution 2021-52 authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intent to issue up to $13.5 million of Certificates of Obligation Bonds for planning, acquisition, design and construction for new city facilities, infrastructure and professional services. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] (o) Rescind the City of La Porte policy regarding the use of facial coverings for individuals in City buildings and facilities. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] (p) Adopt Ordinance 2021-3830, amending the City Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy, with reference to face coverings. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] 6. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion and possible action to amend Chapter 94 -'Floods' of the La Porte Code of Ordinances and Chapter 5 of the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) in connection with Harris County's recommended minimum drainage and floodplain standards and the new National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) Class 8 Prerequisite. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning & Development] (b) Adopt Ordinance 2021-3829 amending Chapter 38 "Fire Prevention and Protection" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, by adopting regulations mandating installation of key access boxes at certain commercial and residential facilities to expedite fire department ingress during an emergency. [Cad Holley, Fire Chief) (c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to amend the City Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] (d) Presentation and discussion concerning the possibility of amending the City Council Rules of Procedure to change deadline for posting of City Council agendas to allow for publication in the Bay Area Observer. [Councilpersons Bentley and Lunsford and Mayor Pro Tern Engelken] (e) Presentation and discussion concerning the possibility of adopting changes to the City's website to increase ease of use. [Councilpersons Bentley and Lunsford and Mayor Pro Tern Engelken] REPORTS (a) Receive report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. [Councilperson Chuck Engelken] 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, May 27 • Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, June 14 • City Council meeting, June 14 • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, June 17 • Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, June 24 • City Council meeting, June 28 9. COUNCIL COMMENT 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, Councilmembem, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. 10. ADJOURN 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 Govammam 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. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non�emergency basis, members may attend and participate In the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above on this agenda. CERTIFICATE I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the May 24, 2021, City Council agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a dace convenient and readily accessible to the general pudic at all times, and to the Ciys website, www.LaPor*TX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. DATE If"(q-a4 TIME ryl - TAKEN DOWN Zm oadrrmrd Lee Woodward, City Secretary