HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-23LOUIS R. RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT McCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
CLT_Y_COUNCI L KEETING AGENDA
CHUCKENGELKEN
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson District 2
BILL BE NTLEY
Councilperson District 3
RICK HELTON
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE McLARRIN
Councilperson District G
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held May 22, 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 this link:
https:llus02web.zoom.us/j/B6772251436?pwd=TXZTUEIUR1 pwMEU2cESIZkNwcXRXZzO9.
Join by phone at 877-853-5257 or 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 867 7225 1436 and the passcode is
045635.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION — The invocation will be given by Rev. Brian Christen, La Porte Community Church.
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. ELECTION MATTERS
(a) Presentation of Statements of Elected Official, Oaths of Office, and Certificates of Election to
newly elected officials Brent McCaulley, Mandi Williams, and Robbie McLarrin. [Mayor Louis
R. Rigby]
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS
(a) Proclamation in recognition of EMS Week. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Proclamation in recognition of National Public Works Week. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(c) Recognition of City employees for years of service. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
5. 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.)
6. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILPERSON ABSENCES
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to excuse the absence of Councilperson Bill
Bentley from the May 8, 2023, regular City Council meeting. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
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7. 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 8, 2023, regular City Council meeting and the May 11, 2023,
special City Council meeting. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Approve expenditure in the amount of $88,212.59 for previously awarded Bid #23009 for
Annual Requirements Contract for Demolition Services to RNDI Companies, Inc. [Teresa
Evans, Director of Planning)
(c) Adopt Resolution 2023-05 confirming the appointment of Doug Ditrich as the department
head and chief of police of the La Porte Police Department commencing May 22, 2023.
[Corby Alexander, City Manager]
(d) Approve the purchase of LED and non -LED signage from National Signs, LLC through Choice
Partners Cooperative, under contract # 22/023MJ-01, in the amount of $499,980.00. [Johnny
Morales, Emergency Management Coordinator]
(e) Approve the Mayor's nomination and appointment of David Janda as the chair of the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 (TIRZ) Board of Directors for a one-year term ending May
2024. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(f) Adopt Resolution 2023-04 authorizing acceptance of a bid by Gus Brieden to acquire tax
resale property described as: Lots 4 & 5, Block 423, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Shelley
Wolny, Assistant Finance Director]
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
(a) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the recommendation of the
Dangerous Building Inspections Board on ten (10) dangerous/substandard structures located
on eleven (11) properties in La Porte, Texas: 0/213 N. Broadway St.; 10618 N. L St.; 125 Bay
Shore Ave.; 1715 26th St.; 2000 Sens Rd.; 218 Bay St.; 222 S. Ohio St.; 226 S. Bayshore Dr.;
3115 Hillsdale St.; 411 S. Blackwell St. [Curtis Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(b) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3939 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 0 Broadway St., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(c) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3940 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 213 N Broadway St., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(d) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3938 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 10618 N. L St., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(e) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3937 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 125 Bay Shore Ave., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(f) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3936 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 1715 26th St., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(g) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3935 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 2000 Sens Rd., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(h) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3934 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 218 Bay St., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis Tarver,
Deputy Building Official]
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(i) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3933 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 222 Ohio St., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis Tarver,
Deputy Building Official]
(j) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3932 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 226 S. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(k) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3931 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 3115 Hillsdale St., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(1) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3930 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 411 S. Blackwell St., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
9. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the purchase of replacement
wayfinding signage from National Signs, LLC through Choice Partners Cooperative, under
contract #22/023MJ-01 in the amount of $249,000.00 [Johnny Morales, Emergency
Management Coordinator]
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with direction
relating to the management of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). [Councilpersons Helton,
MCClarrin and Engleken]
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, June 12
City Council meeting, June 12
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, June 15
11. COUNCIL COMMENT Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of
community interest; andlor 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.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
(a) Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters. Deliberation regarding the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a
public officer or employee - City Council will meet in closed session with Municipal Judge
Denise Mitrano.
13. RECONVENE into open session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
14. 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, 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.
CERTIFICAM
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the May 22, 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.
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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