HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-24 LOUIS R_RIGBY C?IUC IC ENGELKEN
Mayor Co* A Mayor Pro Tam
ON LU BRANONSFORO S � Cncilprson District 2
Councilperson At Lars.A �► �1 BILL BENTOEY
BRENT McCAULLEY V / i 1T Coouun pecil .rson District 3
Councilp.rson At Larse B / RICK NELTON
MANOI WILUAMS ��� � Councllperson District O
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Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE McLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, March 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held on March 25, 2024,
at 6:00pm in the City Hall Council Chamber, 004 West Fairmount 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
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2_ INVOCATION/PLEDGES
INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Lanier Young, St_ John's Episcopal Church_
PLEDGES - VVill be led by Councilperson Robbie McLarrin_
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag_ 1 pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under
God, one and indivisible_
3. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS
a. Recognition of team member years of service
4_ 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 spealcers 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 the minutes of the March 11, 2024, regular City Council meeting. [Lee
Woodward, City Secretary]
b. Sean McCabe, P and Z appointment
Approve appointment of Sean McCabe to the unexpired District Three Commissioner
term on the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission. [Louis R_ Rigby,
Mayor]
c. 321 W. Main Street Development Agreement
Authorize an expenditure of the La Porte Development Corporation in an amount not
to exceed $22,483.00, to fund an economic development incentive agreement
between the La Porte Development Corporation and Dimensions Comics, Music, and
More for site improvements for building at 321 W. Main St., La Porte, Texas. [Haley
Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
d. Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Grant Program
Adopt Resolution 2024-08 authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents for
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Park Grant Program project to be known as the
Little Cedar Bayou (LCB) Nature Trail Rehabilitation Project. [Matt Daeumer,
Assistant City Manager]
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
a. Ordinance 24-3981 for SCUP 23-91000006
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2024-
3981 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning"
by granting Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 23-91000006, an amendment to
SCUP No. 19-91000006, to allow less than a five (5) foot side setback for garages
and approve building signage for a residential complex on a 12.608-acre tract of land
in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district, located at 8901 W. Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, and legally described as Tracts 710A and 711, La Porte
Outlets, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to consider
adopting Ordinance 2024-3981 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La
Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 23-
91000006, an amendment to SCUP No. 19-91000006, to allow less than a five (5)
foot side setback for garages and approve building signage for a residential complex
on a 12.608-acre tract of land in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district,
located at 8901 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, and legally described as
Tracts 710A and 711, La Porte Outlets, Harris County, Texas. [Teresa Evans,
Director of Planning and Development]
b. Ordinance 2024-3982 for SCUP 23-910000007
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny adoption of
Ordinance 2024-3982 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 23-
91000007, to allow a Tobacco and Smokers' Supply Store (NAICS Code 453991) on
a 0.917-acre tract of land within the General Commercial (GC) Zoning District located
at 10943 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, and legally described as Reserve A,
Block 1, Singh's Sunrise C Store, Harris County Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2024-3982 amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special
Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 23-91000007, to allow a Tobacco and Smokers'
Supply Store (NAICS Code 453991) on a 0.917-acre tract of land within the General
Commercial (GC) Zoning District located at 10943 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas, and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Singh's Sunrise C Store, Harris
County Texas. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development]
c. 114 S. Iowa St. - Delinquent taxes, possible squatters
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The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the
recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of
a dangerous/substandard structure located at 114 S. Iowa St., La Porte, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3972 ordering
condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 114 S. Iowa St., La
Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
d. 119 S. 1st St. - Unoccupied
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the
recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of
a dangerous/substandard structure located at 119 S. 1st St., La Porte, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3973 ordering
condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 119 S. 1st St., La Porte,
Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
e. 209 N. 2nd St. - Liens Owed, Unoccupied
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the
recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of
a dangerous/substandard structure located at 209 N. 2nd St., La Porte, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3974 ordering
condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 209 N. 2nd St., La
Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
f. 209 S. Carroll St. - Liens Owed, Unoccupied
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the
recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of
a dangerous/substandard structure located at 209 S. Carroll St., La Porte, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3975 ordering
condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 209 S. Carroll St., La
Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
g. 210 S. Iowa St. - Unoccupied
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the
recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of
a dangerous/substandard structure located at 210 S. Iowa St., La Porte, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3976 ordering
condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 210 S. Iowa St., La
Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
h. 601 S. Carroll St. - Occupied
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the
recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of
a dangerous/substandard structure located at 601 S. Carroll St., La Porte, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3977 ordering
condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 601 S. Carroll St., La
Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
i. 821 S. Virginia St. - Occupied
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the
recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of
a dangerous/substandard structure located at 821 S. Virginia St., La Porte, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3978 ordering
condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 821 S. Virginia St., La
Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
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j. 9404 Carlow Ln. - Delinquent Taxes, Liens Owed, Unoccupied
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the
recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of
a dangerous/substandard structure located at 9404 Carlow Ln., La Porte, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3979 ordering
condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 9404 Carlow Ln., La
Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
k. 9406 Carlow Ln. - Delinquent Taxes, Unoccupied
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the
recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of
a dangerous/substandard structure located at 9406 Carlow Ln., La Porte, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3980 ordering
condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 9406 Carlow Ln., La
Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
7. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. City of La Porte 2023 ACFR
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to accept the Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report for the City of La Porte Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2023.
[Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
8. REPORTS
a. La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting report
Receive report of the March 25, 2024, La Porte Development Corporation Board of
Directors meeting. [Mayor Pro Tern Engelken]
b. Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting report
Receive report of the March 25, 2024, Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting. [Mayor Pro
Tern Engelken]
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• City Council annual budget retreat, April 6, 2024
• City Council meeting, April 8, 2024
• La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors budget planning meeting,
April 11, 2024
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.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
12. RECONVENE into open session and consider active, if any, on item(s) discussed in
executive session.
13. ADJOURN
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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 March 25, 2024, 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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