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Home My WebLink About09-25-23 a LOUIS R.RIGBY CHUCK ENGELKEN Mayor OF AO Mayor Pro Tem BRANDON ELMSFORD Councilperson District 2 Councilperson At Large A /►i �� BILL BENTLEY - 1(>7 Councilperson District 3 BRENT MCCALILLEY V Councilperson At Large B RICK HELTON MANDI WILLIAMS L Councilperson DistrictMARTIN Councilperson District I. JAY MARARTIN Councilperson District S ROBBIE MCLARRIN Councilperson District 6 CITY 4=OUNGI.L._IIA.F1211S1C"�ASa1IN!I Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held September 25, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m_ 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://u s02web_zoom_us/j/82392280081 7 pwd=Q2o2Q05rRW hycl Fo3bkVTZXV N NXdj lIT09 Join by phone at 888 475 4499 or 877 853 5257. The meeting ID is 823 9228 0081_ The passcode is 961566. 1_ CALL TO ORDER 2_ INVOCATION —The invocation will be given by Pastor Shawn Williams, Gates of Praise. PLEDGES —Will be led by Councilperson Rick Helton. U.S. Flag Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag_ 1 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 September 11, 2023, regular City Council meeting and the September 13, 2023, special session of the City Council (joint meeting with the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission). [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] (la) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of La Porte, Texas, and the Association of Bayport Companies (ABC) for provision of EMS coverage in the Bayport Industrial District, for a three (3) -year term from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026. [Lisa Camp, EMS Chief] (c) Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements between the City of La Porte, Texas, and companies and/or businesses located in the Battleground Industrial District, for provision of EMS coverage, for a three (3)- year term from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2028. [Lisa Camp, EMS Chief] (d) Adopt Resolution 2023-13, nominating Mike Sullivan as the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) board member representing cities other than the City of Houston, for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2024. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] (e) Adopt Resolution 2023-12, accepting the 2023 Harris County Appraisal District certified appraisal roll for property situated within the City of La Porte, Texas. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] s (f) Approve award of a community fence grant in an amount not to exceed $76,928.40 to the Spencer Landing HOA and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements associated with this project. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager] 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) The City Council will continue a public hearing opened on September 11, 2023, to receive comments on the recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of a dangerous/substandard structure located at 226 S. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3932 ordering condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 226 S. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official] (b) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2023-3953, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106- Zoning, by amending regulations related to the classification of short term rental uses in designated zoning districts; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2023-3953 amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 106- Zoning, by amending regulations related to the classification of short term rental uses in designated zoning districts. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development] (c) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding their consideration of the proposed City of La Porte, Texas, budget for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3948, approving the City of La Porte, Texas, Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Budget. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] 6. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3952, 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 2023-24 Fiscal Year. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] (b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to select meeting dates for regular City Council meetings in November and December 2023. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] 7. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting. [Mayor Pro Tem Engelken] 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • City Council meeting, October 9 • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, October 19 • City Council meeting, October 23 • Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, October 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. 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. CERTIFICATE I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the September 25, 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 TIME /:15p• r►'1 • TAKEN DOWN Lee Woodward, City Secretary