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Home My WebLink About09-26-22 with public hearing noticeLOUIS R. RIGBY Mayor BRANDON LUNSFDRD Councilperson At Large A BRENT McCAULLEY Councilperson At Large B MANDI WILLIAMS Councilperson District 1 CITY- UNCIL_MEET_ING_AGENDA CHUCK ENGELKEN Mayor Pro Tern Councilperson District 2 BILL BENTLEY Councilperson District 3 RICK HELTON Councilperson District 4 JAY MARTIN Councilperson District 5 ROBBIE M[LARRIN Councilperson District 6 Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held September 26, 2022, beginning at 6:00 prn 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/87672732857?pwd=MlhHYkc4MUpNamt4QIIVcGw3MjRHQT09 Join by phone at 888 475 4499 or 877 853 5257. The meeting ID is 876 7273 2857. The password is 765324. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION — The invocation will be given by Pastor Philip Dunn, Lighthouse Baptist Church. PLEDGES — Will be led by Councilperson Mandi Williams. 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) Recognition of City employees for years of service. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] 4. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generafly 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 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on September 12, 2022. [Louis R. Rigby] (b) Cancel the La Porte City Council meetings set for November 28, 2022, and December 26, 2022. (c) Adopt Resolution 2022-15, authorizing approval of bid by BP Coastal Builders & Developers, LLC for the purchase of tax resale property described as Lot 1, Block 87, of Bayfront to La Porte, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Shelley Wolny, Assistant Finance Director] (d) Authorize city administrative staff to proceed with negotiations and preparation of a proposed lease agreement with La Jet Porte, LLC for provision of aeronautical services at the La Porte Municipal Airport, for a lease term not to exceed thirty (30) years. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] (e) Adopt Resolution 2022-21, authorizing the City Manager to sign the STEP Comprehensive grant award and other documents for the TXDOT STEP Comprehensive Grant Award. [Steve Deardorff, Chief of Police] (f) Adopt Resolution 2022-20 authorizing the City Manager to sign the TXDOT S.T.E.P, grant award and other documents for the TXDOT Commercial Motor Vehicle STEP grant. [Steve Deardorff, Chief of Police] 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission against adoption of Ordinance 2022-3898 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #22-91000005, to allow for a Motel Development on a 0.877-acre tract of land located at 914 S. Hwy 146 and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Kishan at La Porte in the General Commercial (GC) zoning district; followed by discussion, and possible action to consider adoption of Ordinance 2022-3898 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #22-91000005, to allow for a Motel Development on a 0.877-acre tract of land located at 914 S. Hwy 146 and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Kishan at La Porte in the General Commercial (GC) zoning district. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director] 7. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3897, setting the City of La Porte, Texas' ad valorem tax rate and levying taxes on taxable property located in the City of La Porte, Texas, for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] 8. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. [Councilperson Chuck Engelken] 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, October 13, 2022 10. 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. 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 561.089 - 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 (261-470-5019), 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. I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the September 26, 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. DATE /S n/Z4_1 TIME _ r r(u 5 1 r 'a� TAKEN DOWN — - Z'� '' 3� i�.r►') `T�� ige 6, Avaml,, Lee Woodward, City Secretary LOUIS RIGBY BILL BENTLEY Mayor �f O Courrdl er K HELrTON BRANDON LUNSFORD a 9 Coundlperson At Large A A. Coundlperson Dlatlld4 BRENT McCAULLEY JAY MARTIN Coundlperson Al Large B D Mayor Pro Tem MANDI WILLIAMS Coundlperson District 5 Councilpnson DisVld 1 ROBBIE MCLARRIN CHUCK ENGELKEN t.INIA Councilperson District S Coundlperson Distrid 2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL ON SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (SCUP) REQUEST #22-91000005 Notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 26th day of September, 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#22-91000005, a request by Jaison Bechar, applicant, along with Satish Bechar, owner; for approval of a SCUP to allow for a Motel Development in the General Commercial (GC) zoning district, on a 0.877- acre tract of land located at 914 S. Hwy 146; legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Kishan at 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 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 Clty's websi LaPort .gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. v� Title: 1G`Arur DATE OF POSTING a. aa. aoa� TIME OF POSTING 3 • �� TAKEN DOWN Q-i}�'2�1 R'31� m