HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-22 Agenda and notices of public hearingsLOUIS R. RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT McCAULLEY
Councllperson At Large B
MANDI WILUAMS
Councilperson District 1
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District Z
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
THOMAS GARZA
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE McLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held March 28, 2022,
beginning at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chamber, 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:
https:/Iu sO2web.zoom.usij/81061850610?pwd=VDRN N2QvZGJTeHZI MkwvVUpH NjJzQT09
Join by phone at 877-853-52587 or 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 810 6185 0610 and the passcode
is 196966.
CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION — The invocation will be given by Reverend Brian Christen, La Porte Community
Church.
PLEDGES — Will be led by Councilperson Brandon Lunsford.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one,
and indivisible.
3. 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.)
4. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILPERSON ABSENCES
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider excusing the absence of
Councilperson Mandi Williams from the March 14, 2022, City Council meeting, in accordance
with the City Council Attendance Policy. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
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 regular City Council meeting held on March 14, 2022. [Louis R.
Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Award Bid 422009 - Flygt Pump Replacements to Hahn Equipment Company Inc. in the
amount of $104,915.00, for replacement of submersible pumps at sewer lift stations. [Ray
Mayo, Director of Public Works]
(c) Approve a proposal from Alfa Laval, Inc. as a sole -source contractor for part replacement of
belt press unit #2, in connection with the Wastewater Treatment Plant belt filter press re-
conditioning project, in the amount of $198,320.00 and with a project contingency of
$1,680.00, for a total authorization of $200,000.00. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
(d) Approve an Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and the City of La Porte, Texas, for
Fixed Route Bus Service, for a twelve (12) month term. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
(e) Approve a request for City of La Porte sponsorship of the La Porte Education Foundation
annual golf tournament in the amount of $2,500.00, as the presenting sponsor for Fiscal Year
2022-2023. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
(f) Approve issuing a pipeline permit to Seadrift Pipeline Corporation for the construction of a
ten -inch (10') propane pipeline within the City of La Porte. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning
and Development]
(g) Adopt Resolution 2021-39 to suspend the effective date proposed by CenterPoint Energy
Resources Corp., Texas Coast Division, to increase rates under the Gas Reliability
Infrastructure Program for 45 days, and authorize the City's participation in a coalition of cities
known as the "Texas Coast Utilities Coalition" ("TCUC"). [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
(h) Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Schaumburg
and Polk, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $171,100.00, for preliminary engineering, design,
and construction phase services in connection with the Lift Station 31 Rehabilitation Project.
[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
(1) Award Bid #22001- Water Plant 9 Ground Tank Replacement, to W.W. Payton Corporation,
authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract in the amount of $375,000.00,
and approve a project contingency of $25,000.00, for a total authorization of 400,000.00. [Ray
Mayo, Director of Public Works]
(j) Approve agreement with Tri-Star Aviation, Inc. for lease of real property at the La Porte
Municipal Airport for aeronautical fixed -base operation business, with twenty-five (25) year
lease term plus one five (5) year renewal option. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
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 2022-3873 amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional
Use Permit #22-91000002, to allow for merchant wholesaler uses on a 8.4-acre tract of land
located at the 2200 Block of W. Fairmont Pkwy. and legally described as 8.4 acres out of
Tracts 2A, 3, 4, 4A, & Tract 23D Bayport, Section 1, Abstract 625, R Pearsall Survey, Harris
County, Texas in the Business Industrial (BI) zoning district; followed by discussion and
possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022-3873 amending the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #22-
91000002 to allow for merchant wholesaler uses on a 8.4-acre tract of land located at the
2200 Block of W. Fairmont Pkwy. and legally described as 8.4 acres out of Tracts 2A, 3, 4,
4A, & Tract 23D Bayport, Section 1, Abstract 625, R Pearsall Survey, Harris County, Texas in
the Business Industrial (BI) zoning district. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director]
(b) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2022-3874 amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-
92000005, a change from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Large Lot Residential (LLD) for a
2.448-acre tract of land located at 10807 Houston Drive and legally described as Reserve A &
Al, Block 12, Battleground Estates Section 2, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion
and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022-3874 amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-
92000005, a change from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Large Lot Residential (LLD) for a
2.448-acre tract of land located at 10807 Houston Drive and legally described as Reserve A &
A1, Block 12, Battleground Estates Section 2, Harris County, Texas. [Teresa Evans, Planning
& Development Director]
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(c) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2022-3876 amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-
92000006, a change from High Density Residential (R-3) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for
a 16.8-acre tract of land located between San Jacinto Ave, Park Dive, and East H Street and
legally described as Lots 1-13, Block 291; Lots 1-17, Block 292; Lots 1-28, Block 294; Lots 1-
38, Block 305; and Lots 2-31 & Tract 20A, Block 306, Town of La Porte, Harris County,
Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022-3876
amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting
Zone Change #22-92000006, a change from High Density Residential (R-3) to Low Density
Residential (R-1) for a 16.8-acre tract of land located between San Jacinto Ave, Park Dive,
and East H Street and legally described as Lots 1-13, Block 291; Lots 1-17, Block 292; Lots
1-28, Block 294; Lots 1-38, Block 305; and Lots 2-31 & Tract 20A, Block 306, Town of La
Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director]
(d) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2022-3877
amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by amending
regulations related to the High Frequency Truck Route; followed by discussion and possible
action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022-3877 amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by amending regulations related to the High
Frequency Truck Route. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director]
7. ELECTION MATTERS
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a joint election agreement and
election services contract with Harris County for the City of La Porte's May 7, 2022, general
and special elections. [Mayor Louis R. Rigby]
8. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on the City of La Porte
Police Department and EMS mobile and portable radio project and whether to issue a notice
to proceed letter to Motorola. [Chief Steve Deardorff, Police Department]
9. REPORTS
(a) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. [Councilperson
Engelken]
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, April 11, 2022
• City Council Budget Retreat, April 9, 2022
• City Council meeting, April 11, 2022
• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, April 21, 2022
• City Council meeting, April 25, 2022
11. 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, Councilperson, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken.
12. ADJOURN
Y
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 651.073 - 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.
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.
CERTiIFI_CATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the March 28, 2022, 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.LaPorteTX.gov, in
compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary
LOUIS RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDONLUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT McCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
THOMAS GARZA
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE McLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
ON SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (SCUP) REQUEST #22-91000002
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 28th
day of March, 2022, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas,
in accordance with the provisions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and the
provisions of the Texas Local Government Code.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input on SCUP Request #22-91000002, a request by Jamil
Jaffer, applicant, along with Rick Kight of ODIA Fairmont, LLC, owner; for approval of a SCUP to allow for
a grocery and related products merchant wholesaler (NAICS 424490) use in the Business Industrial (BI)
zoning district, on a 8.4- acre tract of land located at the 2200 block of Fairmont Parkway; legally described
as 8.4 acres out of Tracts 2A, 3, 4, 4A, & Tract 23D Bayport, Section 1, Abstract 625, R Pearsall Survey,
Harris County, Texas.
Following the public hearing, the City Council will act upon the public hearing item and conduct other matters
pertaining to the Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the public hearing are required to sign in before
the meeting is convened.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of La Porte will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be
submitted three (3) business days prior to the meetings. Please contact Lee Woodward, City Secretary, at
281-470-5021.
CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that a copy of this Public Hearing notice of the City Council 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, L rteTC�gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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BRANDON LUNSFORD Councilperson District 3
Councilperson At Large A -4 THOMAS GARZA
BRENT McCAULLEY v rn Councilperson District 4
Councilperson At Large B JAY MARTIN
MANDI WILLIAMS Mayor Pro Tern
Councilperson District 1 Councilperson District 5
CHUCK ENGELKEN ?aXAs g ROBBIE McCLARRIN
CCouncilperson District 6
Councilperson District 2
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
ON ZONE CHANGE REQUEST#22-92000005
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 28th
day of March, 2022, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas,
in accordance with the provisions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and the
provisions of the Texas Local Government Code.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input on Zone Change Request #22-92000005, a request
by Travis and Britney Barnett, applicant and owner, for approval of a zone change from Low Density
Residential (R-1) to Residential Large Lot (LLD), on a 2.448-acre tract of land located at 10807 Houston
Drive; legally described as Reserve A & Al, Block 12, Battleground Estates Section 2, Harris County,
Texas.
Following the public hearing, the City Council will act upon the public hearing item and conduct other
matters pertaining to the Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the public hearing are asked to sign in before the
meeting is convened.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of La Porte will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be
received three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Please contact Lee Woodward, City Secretary at
281-470-5021.
CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that a copy of this Public Hearing notice of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all
times, anc ty theity's website, LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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LOUIS RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDONLUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT McCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District
THOMAS GARZA
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE McCLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
ON ZONE CHANGE REQUEST#22-92000006
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 28th
day of March, 2022, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas,
in accordance with the provisions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and the
provisions of the Texas Local Government Code.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input on Zone Change Request #22-92000006, a request
by the City of La Porte, applicant, for approval of a zone change from High Density Residential (R-3) to
Low Density Residential (R-1), for a 16.8-acre tract of land located between San Jacinto Ave, Park Dive,
and East H Street; legally described as Lots 1-13, Block 291; Lots 1-17, Block 292; Lots 1-28, Block 294;
Lots 1-38, Block 305; and Lots 2-31 & Tract 20A, Block 306, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Following the public hearing, the City Council will act upon the public hearing item and conduct other
matters pertaining to the Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the public hearing are asked to sign in before the
meeting is convened.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of La Porte will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be
received three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Please contact Lee Woodward, City Secretary at
281-470-5021.
CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that a copy of this Public Hearing notice of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all
times, an0-t the ity's website, LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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LOUIS RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT McCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
THOMAS GARZA
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE McCLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 106
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 28th
day of March, 2022, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas,
in accordance with the provisions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and the
provisions of the Texas Local Government Code.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input on proposed modifications to Chapter 106 (Zoning) of
the City of La Porte's Code of Ordinances regarding changes to the High Frequency Truck Route.
Following the public hearing, the City Council will act upon the public hearing item and conduct other
matters pertaining to the Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the public hearing are asked to sign in before the
meeting is convened.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of La Porte will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be
received three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Please contact Lee Woodward, City Secretary at
281-470-5021.
CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that a copy of this Public Hearing notice of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all
timesthe City's website, LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Title: City Planner
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TIME OF POSTING 3:00 PM
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