HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-13-21 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council11
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LOUIS R. RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDON UJINSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT McCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
X -I U010-1 W Im ELT kh I A A I I Z EV-1 M 9 A N
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
THOMAS GARZA
Councilperson District a
JAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson District S
ROBBIE McLARR IN
Councilperson District 6
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held December 13,
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.
Remote participation is available, also. Attend via a screen using this link:
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2. INVOCATION — The invocation will be given by Minister Rachel Cotton, Agape Centric Inc.
PLEDGES — Will be led by Councilperson Robbie McLarrin.
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 RECOGNITIONS
(a) Presentation of Houston Yacht Club activities for 2022 by Commodore Farley Fontenot. [Louis
R. Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Recognition of citizen and new U.S. Marine Private First Class Lauryn LeGrand. [Louis R.
Rigby, Mayor]
(c) Recognition of City employees for years of service. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
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.)
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider classification of absence of
Councilperson Mandi Williams at the December 13, 2021, City Council meeting, under the
City Council Attendance Policy. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
6. 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 regular City Council meeting held on November 8, 2021. [Louis R.
Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Approve Ordinance 2021-3835 regarding amendments to Chapter 94 - 'Floods' of the City of
La Porte Code of Ordinances to revise regulations and procedures for appeals and creating a
floodplain management appeals board. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning & Development]
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(c) Approval of $82,932.96 to cover expenses associated with the operation and administration of
the Senior Nutrition Program at the Norman Malone Senior Center for Fiscal Year 2021 -
2022.
(d) Adopt Resolution 2021-66 amending the authorized representatives for Texpool Investment
Pool, Resolution 2021-67 amending the authorized representatives for LOGIC Investment
Pool, and Resolution 2021-68 amending the authorized representatives for TexSTAR
Investment Pool. [Shelley WoIny, Assistant Finance Director]
(e) Adopt Ordinance 2021-3857 approving amendments to the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2021-
22 Budget. [Shelley WoIny, Assistant Finance Director]
(f) Approve Resolution 2021-69 authorizing amendments to the City of La Porte Investment
Policy. [Shelley WoIny, Assistant Finance Director]
(g) Approve rollover of the requested encumbrances from City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2021
budget to the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2022 budget. [Shelley WoIny, Assistant Finance
Director]
(h) Adopt Resolution 2021-65 authorizing the City Manager to sign the TXDOT IDM grant award
and other documents for the TXDOT Impaired Driving Mobilization STEP Grant. [Steve
Deardorff, Chief of Police] 4
(I) Authorize the City manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of La Porte
and Harris County for the installation and maintenance of Red Light Enforcement Equipment
(Tattle Tale Lights). [Steve Deardorff, Chief of Police]
Authorize the City Manager to enter into Stryker maintenance contracts in the amount of
$18,628.20 for cardiac equipment (heart monitors/LUCAS devices) and in the amount of
$14,440.80 for patient moving devices (stretchers/stair chairs). [Lisa Camp, EMS Chief]
(k) Approve payment of $21,783.72 to Oakland Land and Development in accordance with
Chapter 380 Agreement dated March 27, 2017, between the City of La Porte and Oakland
Land & Development, Inc.[Corby Alexander, City Manager]
(1) Adopt Ordinance 2021-3864 for the purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing a portion of
the Ohio Street right-of-way situated between East Main Street and the North A Street right-
of-way, located in Blocks 186 and 187, Town of La Porte, and authorizing execution and
delivery of a deed to adjoining landowner. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning &
Development]
(m) Adopt Ordinance 2021-3855 for the purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing the H
Street right-of-way situated between North Broadway Street and the 8th Street right-of-way,
located in Blocks 351 and 352, Town of La Porte, and Blocks 6-8, Nebraska Syndicate, and
authorizing execution and delivery of a deed to adjoining landowner. [Teresa Evans, Director
of Planning & Development]
(n) Authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County to receive
funds for drainage study in connection with for Harris County Flood Control District Bond
Project C-57 (Little Cedar Bayou Drainage Improvements). [Ray Mayo, Director of Public
Works]
(o) Award Bid #22003 (Sylvan Beach and Seabreeze Pier Repairs) to MB Western Industrial
Contracting Co. and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract in the
amount of $171,430.00, with a contingency in the amount of $30,000.00, for a total
authorization of $201,430.00. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
(p) Re -appropriate available funds of $600,000.00 to the EMS Headquarters Dorm Addition
project and Award Bid #21026 (EMS Headquarters Dorm Addition) to Tucon, LLC and
authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract in the amount of $965,001.00,
plus a project contingency of $96,500.00, for a total authorization of $1,061,501.00. [Ray
Mayo, Director of Public Works]
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(q) Award Bid #22005 for Liquid Chlorine to DXI Industries and authorize the City Manager to
execute a one-year contract not to exceed amended budget amounts. [Ray Mayo, Director of
Public Works]
(r) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with USA Shade & Fabric Structures
utilizing BuyBoard Contract #592-19 in the amount of $52,600 for the purchase and
installation of shade structures for four (4) exercise pods at Fairmont Park. [Tim Miller,
Director of Parks & Recreation]
(s) Adopt Resolution 2021-63 authorizing approval of bid by Michael A. Serrano and Virginia I.
Serrano for resale of tax delinquent property described as the Northeasterly 60 feet of Lots 1
& 2, Block 20 of Bay Front Addition to the City of La Porte in Harris County, Texas. [Laura
Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk]
(t) Adopt Resolution 2021-64 authorizing approval of bid by Quest Trust Co. FBO Patrick
Mulhern Acct. No. 1409012 for the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 25 &
26, Block 974, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk]
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 2021-3850 amending the City's
Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 3.38-acre
tract of land located at 11007 W. Fairmont Parkway, legally described as Tract 1 H, Abstract
625, R. Pearsall Survey, by changing the land use designation from "Mid -High Density
Residential" to 'Business Industrial'; followed by discussion and possible action to consider
adopting Ordinance 2021-3850 amending the City's Future Land Use Map Component of the
Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 3.38-acre tract of land located at 11007 W.
Fairmont Parkway, legally described as Tract 111, Abstract 625, R. Pearsall Survey, by
changing the land use designation from "Mid -High Density Residential" to 'Business
Industrial'. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning & Development]
(b) The City Council Will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2021-3851 amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional
Use Permit #21-91000006, to allow for Business Industrial (BI) uses on a 3.38-acre tract of
land, legally described as Tract I H, Abstract 625 R, Pearsall Survey in the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) zoning district; followed by discussion and possible action to consider
adopting Ordinance 2021-3851 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #21-91000006 to allow for
Business Industrial (BI) uses on a 3.38-acre tract of land, legally described as Tract 1 H,
Abstract 625 R, Pearsall Survey in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district,
[Teresa Evans, Director of Planning & Development]
(c) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2021-3852 amending the City's
Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 0.27-acre
tract of land located at the northeast corner of N. 1st St. and W. Madison St., and legally
described as Lots 13-16, Block 108, Town of La Porte, by changing the land use designation
from "Commercial" to "Mid -High Density Residential"; followed by discussion and possible
action to consider adopting Ordinance 2021-3852 amending the City's Future Land Use Map
Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 0.27-acre tract of land located at
the northeast corner of N. 1st St. and W. Madison St., and legally described as Lots 13-16,
Block 108, Town of La Porte, by changing the land use designation from "Commercial" to
"Mid -High Density Residential". [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning & Development]
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(d) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2021-3853 amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #21-
92000003, a change from General Commercial (GC) to Mid Density Residential (R-2) for a
0.27-acre tract of land located at the northeast comer of N. 1st St. and W. Madison St., and
legally described as Lots 13-16, Block 108, Town of La Porte; followed by discussion and
possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2021-3853 amending the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #21-92000003, a
change from General Commercial (GC) to Mid Density Residential (R-2) for a 0.27-acre tract
of land located at the northeast comer of N. 1st St. and W. Madison St., and legally described
as Lots 13-16, Block 108, Town of La Porte. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning &
Development]
8. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Phase 2 of the La Porte Recreation
and Fitness Center renovation plan and provide direction on how to proceed With funding for
the project. [Lindsay French, Recreation Superintendent]
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City of La Porte's adoption of the
2018 International Code Council (ICC) editions and the 2020 National Electrical Code with
local amendments. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a COVID mitigation recognition
program. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(d) Presentation discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance 2021-3856 renaming
Fairmont Park West Park. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(e) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction to staff on the applicability
of the current Sponsorship Policy on fundraising banquets for organizations with which the
City has an existing relationship. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
9. ELECTION MATTERS
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding election services for the May 7, 2022,
general and special elections. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
10. REPORTS
(a) Receive report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. [Councilperson
Engelken, Chair]
(b) Receive report regarding December 13, 2021, meeting of the La Porte Drainage and Flooding
Committee. [Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Chair]
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• City Council meeting, January 10, 2022
• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, January 20, 2022
• City Council meeting, January 24, 2022
• Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, January 27, 2022
12. COUNCIL COMMENT Hear announcements concerning matters appealing 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.
13. ADJOURN
It, 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 561.072 - 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, andlor 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.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code See. 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
1, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the December 13, 2021, City Council agenda was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website, www.LaF"orteTX.gov, in
compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code,
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary