HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-13-22LOUIS R. RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDONLUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT McCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
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CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson District 2
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
RICK HELTON
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE McLARRIN
Councilperson District
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held June 13, 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. Attend via a screen using the link:
https:lius02web.zoom.usijl87438102473?pwd=dOZacUJ 1 OWpITDQvb khiNDJgN21 XZz09.
Join by phone at 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257. The meeting ID is 874 3810 2473 and the passcode is 318770.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION — The invocation will be given by Pastor Philip Dunn, Lighthouse Baptist Church.
PLEDGES — Will be led by Councilperson Jay Martin.
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. 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 18, 2022, special meeting and the May 23, 2022, regular
meeting of the City Council. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Approve utilization of Galls, LLC for the purchase of Police Department uniform items under
Buy Board Contract # 670-22 expiring on May 31, 2025, not to exceed the annual budgeted
amount. [Chief Steve Deardorff]
(c) Authorize the Mayor to sign General and No Litigation Certificate in connection with issuance
of tax-exempt bonds by Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) for
development of Gateway at Lake Jackson Apartments, in Lake Jackson, Texas. [Corby
Alexander, City Manager]
(d) Adopt Resolution 2022-12 indicating the City's re -affirmation of the policies outlined within
Resolution 2019-09, in connection with the City's participation in federally funded Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
(e) Adopt Ordinance 2022-3888 authorizing the sale of City -owned surplus real property located
near the corner of 17th Street and West Main Street and legally described as a tract or parcel
of land out of Lots 4 and 5, Block 726, Townsite Of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and
authorize the City Manager to execute a deed to the buyer for the subject property. [Corby
Alexander, City Manager]
(f) Adopt Ordinance 2022-3889 authorizing the sale of City -owned surplus real property located
near the corner of 17th Street and West Main Street and legally described as a tract or parcel
of land out of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 726, Townsite of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and
authorize the City Manager to execute a deed to the buyer for the subject property. [Corby
Alexander, City Manager]
(g) Approve a Professional Service Agreement with Whitley Penn, LLP to perform financial
auditing services for the City of La Porte and the La Porte Area Water Authority for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2022. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
5. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a proposed pilot program for utilization of
employment sign -on bonuses for select positions [Matt Hartleib, HR Manager]
6. REPORTS
(a) Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin]
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, June 16
City Council meeting, June 27
La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting, June 27
8. 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.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
(a) Texas Government Code Section 551.072 - Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property. The City Council will meet in closed session with the City
Manager and Assistant City Attorney to discuss the potential purchase of real property located
in the City of La Porte,
10. RECONVENE into open session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
11. 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, andfor other matters as
authorized under the Texas Government Code. if a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas Govemment
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 June 13, 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 Goverment Code.
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