HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-22 Agenda and notices of public hearingsLOUIS R. RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDONLUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT M r.CAU LLEY
Councilperson At Large B
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
CITY -COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
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 April 25, 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:
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Join by phone at 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257. The meeting ID is 896 0815 7625 and the passcode is
910554.
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — The invocation will be given by Rev. Brian Christen, La Porte Community Church.
PLEDGES — Will be led by Councilperson Chuck Engelken.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one,
and indivisible.
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS
(a) Proclamation - Crime Victims Week [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Proclamation - Parliamentary Law Month [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(c) Proclamation - Records and Information Management Month [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(d) Proclamation - Fair Housing Month [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
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 ConsentAgenda 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 City Council special meeting held on April 9, 2022, and the City
Council regular meeting held on April 11, 2022. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Approve the recurring monthly payment of $8,987.76 to AT&T for the City's phone system,
pursuant to terms of existing three- (3-) year contract ending September 1, 2023. [Grady
Parker, IT Manager]
(c) Approve exercise of one-year auto -renewal under City of La Porte contract with OneSolution
ERP. [Grady Parker, IT Manager]
(d) Authorize the Mayor to sign the General and No Litigation Certificate with Southeast Texas
Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) for the Rosemont at Garth Apartments in Baytown.
[Corby Alexander, City Manager]
(e) Adopt Ordinance 2022-3883 denying the application of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric,
LLC, for approval to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor. [Corby Alexander, City
Manager]
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(f) Approve the appointment of Amanda Gerrish to an open position on the La Porte
Development Corporation Board of Directors. [Louis R. Rigby. Mayor]
(g) Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Schaumburg
and Polk, Inc. for engineering, design, and limited construction phase services in connection
with the Lift Station 31 Rehabilitation Project, for an amount not to exceed $171,100.00. [Ray
Mayo, Director of Public Works]
(h) Adopt Resolution 2202-09 adopting Citizen Participation Plan and Grievance Procedures,
Section 3 Policy, Excessive Force Policy, Section 504 Policy and Grievance Procedures,
Code of Conduct Policy, Limited English Proficiency Plan, and Fair Housing Policy, in
connection with the participation of the City of La Porte, Texas, in federally funded Community
Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Projects.[Ray Mayo, Director of Public
Works]
(1) Adopt Resolution 2022-10 authorizing the City of La Porte to join with other municipalities as
part of the coalition of cities, in connection with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's
application for approval of a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor. [Corby Alexander, City
Manager]
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 2022-3878 amending the City's
Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 20.8-acre
tract of land located east of S. Broadway Street and south of K Street; legally described as
Lots 7-12, Block 14; Lots 1-12, Block 16; Lots 1-16, Block 18; & Lots 1-14, Block 19, Sylvan
Beach; Lots 1-6, Block 1, Sylvan Beach Replat; Lots 25-35, Block 1114, Lots 1-31 & 45-48,
Block 1118; & Lots 1-43, Block 1161 Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, by changing
the land use designation from "Mid -High Density Residential" to "Low Density Residential";
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3878 amending the
City's Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately
20.8-acre tract of land located east of S. Broadway Street and south of K Street; legally
described as Lots 7-12, Block 14; Lots 1-12, Block 15; Lots 1-16, Block 18; & Lots 1-14, Block
19, Sylvan Beach; Lots 1-6, Block 1, Sylvan Beach Replat; Lots 25-35, Block 1114; Lots 1-31
& 45-48, Block 1118; & Lots 1-43, Block 1161 Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, by
changing the land use designation from "Mid -High Density Residential" to "Low Density
Residential". [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 2022-3879 amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-
92000007, a change from High Density Residential (R-3) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for
a 20.8-acre tract of land located east of S. Broadway Street and south of K Street and legally
described as Lots 7-12, Block 14; Lots 1-12, Block 15; Lots 1-16, Block 18; & Lots 1-14, Block
19, Sylvan Beach; Lots 1-6, Block 1, Sylvan Beach Replat; Lots 25-35, Block 1114; Lots 1-31
& 45-48, Block 1118; & Lots 1-43, Block 1161 Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3879 amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-
92000007, a change from High Density Residential (R-3) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for
a 20.8-acre tract of land located east of S. Broadway Street and south of K Street and legally
described as Lots 7-12, Block 14; Lots 1-12, Block 15; Lots 1-16, Block 18; & Lots 1-14, Block
19, Sylvan Beach; Lots 1-6, Block 1, Sylvan Beach Replat; Lots 25-35, Block 1114; Lots 1-31
& 45-48, Block 1118; & Lots 1-43, Block 1161 Town of La Porte, 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 2022-3880 amending the City's
Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 1.19-acre
tract of land located at the 1700 Block of S. Broadway Street; legally described as Lots 1-16,
Block 1445, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, from "Commercial" to "Low Density
Residential"; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3880
amending the City's Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an
approximately 1.19-acre tract of land located at the 1700 Block of S. Broadway Street; legally
described as Lots 1-16, Block 1445, Town of La Porte, Hams County, Texas, from
"Commercial" to "Low Density Residential". [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director]
(d) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2022-3881 amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-
92000008, a change from High Density Residential (R-3) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for
a 39.4-acre tract of land located east of S. Broadway St. and south of Garfield Street and
legally described as Lots 1-6, Block 16; Lots 1-5, Block 17; & Tracts 18 & 19, Sylvan Beach;
Lots 1-32, Block 1445; Tracts 32A, 33, 33A, 33B, 34, 44, 44A, 45, Lots 1-32 & Tracts A, B &
C, Block 1255; & Tracts A & B & Lot 1, Block 1218, Town of La Porte; & Tracts 32,41,42 &
47, Abstract 35, J Hunter Survey, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible
action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3881 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La
Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-92000008, a change from High
Density Residential (R-3) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for a 39.4-acre tract of land located
east of S. Broadway St. and south of Garfield Street and legally described as Lots 1-6, Block
16; Lots 1-5, Block 17; & Tracts 18 & 19, Sylvan Beach; Lots 1-32, Block 1445; Tracts 32A,
33, 33A, 33B, 34, 44, 44A, 45, Lots 1-32 & Tracts A, B & C, Block 1255; & Tracts A & B & Lot
1, Block 1218, Town of La Porte; & Tracts 32,41,42 & 47, Abstract 35, J Hunter Survey,
Hams County, Texas. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director]
(e) The City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive comment related to completion of the
Northside Neighborhood Drainage Improvement Project, in connection with Texas GLO
CDBG-DR 2015 Floods and Storms (DR-4223 and DR-4245) allocation of $325,775.30. [Ray
Mayo, Director of Public Works]
7. REPORTS
(a) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting.
[Councilperson Engelken]
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, May 9
• Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting, May 9
• City Council meeting, May 9
• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, May 19
• City Council meeting, May 23
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, Councilpersons, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
(a) Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters. The City Council will meet in
closed session for the purpose of deliberation related to the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee -
Municipal Court of Record Judge Denise Mitrano.
11. RECONVENE into open session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
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12. 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 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 661.076 - 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.
CERT BUTE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the April 25, 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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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 District4
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 #22-92000008
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 25th
day of April, 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 #22-92000008, 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 39.4-acre tract of land legally described as Lots 1-6, Block 16; Lots 1-
5, Block 17; & Tracts 18 & 19, Sylvan Beach; Lots 1-32, Block 1445; Tracts 32A, 33, 33A, 33B, 34, 44,
44A, 45, Lots 1-32 & Tracts A, B & C, Block 1255; & Tracts A & B & Lot 1, Block 1218, Town of La Porte;
& Tracts 32,41,42 & 47, Abstract 35, J Hunter 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 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, and�o the�i y'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 3
THOMAS GARZA
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE McCLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 25th
day of April, 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 an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the
City of La Porte, a request by the City of La Porte, applicant. The request is for approval of a change of the
future land use designation from "Mid -High Density Residential" to "Low Density Residential" use, on a
20.8-acre tract of land located east of S. Broadway St. and south of Kansas St. and legally described as
Lots 7-12, Block 14; Lots 1-12, Block 15; Lots 1-16, Block 18; & Lots 1-14, Block 19, Sylvan Beach; Lots
1-6, Block 1, Sylvan Beach Replat; Lots 25-35, Block 1114; Lots 1-31 & 45-48, Block 1118; & Lots 1-43,
Block 1161 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, and �tathe ii y's website, LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Title: City Planner
DATE OF POSTING 04.21.2022
TIME OF POSTING 1:45 PM
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 ZONE CHANGE REQUEST #22-92000007
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 25th
day of April, 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 #22-92000007, 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 20.8-acre tract of land legally described as Lots 7-12, Block 14; Lots
1-12, Block 15; Lots 1-16, Block 18; & Lots 1-14, Block 19, Sylvan Beach; Lots 1-6, Block 1, Sylvan Beach
Replat; Lots 25-35, Block 1114; Lots 1-31 & 45-48, Block 1118; & Lots 1-43, Block 1161 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, and tolhe Qiityr'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 8
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
THOMAS GARZA
Councilperson District
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 THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 25th
day of April, 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 an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the
City of La Porte, a request by the City of La Porte, applicant. The request is for approval of a change of the
future land use designation from "Commercial" to "Low Density Residential" use, on a 1.19-acre tract of
land located at the 1700 block of S. Broadway St. and legally described as Lots 1-16, Block 1445, 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, and the Cit 's website, LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Title: City Planner
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