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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-23LOUIS R. RIGBY Mayor BRANDONLUNSFORD, Councllperson At Large A BRENT M cCAU LLEY Councilperson At Large B MANDI WILLIAMS Councilperson District 1 CIT_Y_COUNCI L-MEETI.NG-AGENDA CHUCK ENGELKEN Mayor Pro Tem Councilperson District 2 BILL BENTLEY Councilperson District 3 RICK HELTON Councilperson District 4 JAY MARTIN Councilperson District S ROBBIE McLARRIN Councilperson District 6 Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held January 9, 2023 , 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:llusO2web.zoom.us/j/82478450075?pwd=RkNZNjNSczYyb2NSM3B3eFVYcnVKUT09. Join by phone at 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257. The meeting ID is 824 7845 0075 and the passcode is 857930. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION —The invocation will be given by Councilperson Jay Martin. PLEDGES — Will be led by Councilperson Rick Helton. 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 minutes of the December 12, 2022, regular City Council meeting. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] (b) Authorize the Mayor to sign a General and No Litigation Certificate for submission to the Texas Attorney General, in connection with Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) issuance of revenue bonds for financing of the Portofino Apartments project. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] (c) Reject the single bid received in response to La Porte Bid #23003 'Lomax Lift Station Consolidation Project'. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] (d) Authorize the City Manager to execute a four- (4-) year maintenance and service agreement with ProCare Services, a division of Stryker Corporation, in the total amount of $139,836.97, with annual payment of $34,959.24 beginning January 10, 2023, for maintenance and service of medical equipment. [Lisa Camp, EMS Chief] 5. 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 2023-3912 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22- 92000012, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 13.4-acre tract of land located at the 8700 Block of Fairmont Pkwy. and legally described as Tracts 19A and 19C, Abstract 482, W Jones Survey, Harris County, TX; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2023-3912 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-92000012, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 13.4-acre tract of land located at the 8700 Block of Fairmont Pkwy. and legally described as Tracts 19A and 19C, Abstract 482, W Jones Survey, Harris County, TX. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Directorl (b) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2023-3913 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #22-91000007, to allow for a zero -lot line single family subdivision on a 13.4-acre tract of land located at the 8700 Block of Fairmont Pkwy. and legally described as Tracts 19A and 19C, Abstract 482, W Jones Survey, Harris County, Texas in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2023-3913 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #22-91000007, to allow for a zero -lot line single family subdivision on a 13.4-acre tract of land located at the 8700 Block of Fairmont Pkwy. and legally described as Tracts 19A and 19C, Abstract 482, W Jones Survey, Harris County, Texas in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director] (c) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2023-3911 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by amending regulations related to the High Frequency Truck Route (HFTR); followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2023-3911 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by amending regulations related to the High Frequency Truck Route (HFTR). [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director] 6. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider issuance of a pipeline permit to HSC Pipeline Partnership, LLC (HSC) to install approximately 13,443 feet of an 8-inch ethylene pipeline within the City of .La Porte. [Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director] 7. REPORTS (a) Receive update on the renovation plans for the La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center. [Lindsay French, Superintendent of Recreation] (b) Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin] 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Jan 19 City Council meeting, Jan 23 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, Jan 26 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 8' (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. 11. RECONVENE into open session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. ih�.1-h11L*Ill XJ 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, 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. CERTIFICATE I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the January 9, 2023, 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 I I 1�2112_ A TIME r" TAKEN DOWN l • 11. a Z'c- ; IS r Lee Woodward, City Secretary q