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Home My WebLink About04-06-24 CC AgendaLOUIS R. RIGBY 0,R)a ENGELIIEN Mayor Of A Mayor pro T. a BRANDON LUNSFORD �.� Councilperson District Councilperwn At Large A /� BELL BEWLEY BREW MCCAULIEY m Councilpers District Councilperwn At Large B RICK HELTON MANDI WILLIAMS Urincilpe,wn DiAnd4 Councilperson District l L /' JAY MARTIN Councilperwn DlArict5 BOWIE McWIRIN Councilperwn DistnU 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Saturday, April 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held on April 6, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 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 https:HusO2web.zoom.us/y88663325681?pwd=VXJ1 cTIUSmJPMIpEdXAvdEVSMFJzZz09. Join by phone at 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257. The meeting ID is 886 6332 5681 and the passoode is 868138. CALL TO ORDER 2. 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.) 3. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Financial Overview Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide direction on formulating City Council and staff plans, operations, policies, and/or future projects. [Michael Dolby, Director of Finance] b. LPDC Projects and Budget Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on priorities for upcoming Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) funded by the La Porte Development Corporation (LPDC) Budget. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager] C. LPFD Radio Project Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on the Fire Department's radio project. [Chris Pettis, Fire Chief] d. Fire Training Facility Change of Scope Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on priorities and address the needs of the fire training structures. [Chris Pettis, Fire Chief] e. Rescue Boat Replacement - Port Security Grant Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on including a rescue boat for bodies of water outside the City's jurisdiction in the FY24-25 budget. [Chris Pettis, Fire Chief] f. Police Department Staffing Update Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on police department staffing levels to include recruiting, retention, and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division succession planning. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] g. Air Monitoring and Odor Investigations Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on the acquisition of air monitoring stations for the City of La Porte. [Councilpersons Martin and McCaulley and Mayor Rigby] h. Water and Sewer Rates Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on Water and Sewer Rates. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] I. Cost of Solid Waste Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide direction on Solid Waste Collection and Disposal- [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] j. Heavy Trash Collection Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide direction on heavy trash collection and code enforcement efforts. [Councilpersons Bentley and McCaulley and Mayor Pro Tem Engelken] k. Intern Program Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide direction on development of a formal internship program. [Matt Hartleib, HR Manager] I. Compensation and Classification Study Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide direction regarding the City's Compensation and Classification Study. [Matt Hartleib, HR Manager] M. LP Leadership Development Program Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide direction on a dedicated leadership development program as part of The Leadership Pathway. [Matt Hartleib, HR Manager] n. Update Zoning and Development Regulations Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on assessment and updates and/or rewrite of Chapter 106 "Zoning" and Chapter 86 "Development Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development] o. Small Area Plan - S. Broadway Opportunity Area Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on a Small Area Plan for the S. Broadway Opportunity Area. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development] p. Project Management Software Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction regarding purchase of project management software (ProjectMates) through DIR Texas Contract. [Jameson Appel, Assistant Director of Public Works — Capital Projects] q. Laserfiche Retention Review Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on a retention review and structuring update for the City's digitized records and information storage Page 2 of 5 117 product, Laserfiche, in the FY 24-25 budget. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO] r. Main Street Master Plan Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on the Main Street Master Plan. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager] S. Bay Forest Golf Course Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on priorities for concept and design planning for Bay Forest Golf Course Gateway and Multi -purpose Event Center. [Councilpersons Martin and McCaulley and Mayor Rigby] t. Brookglen Parking Lot Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on Brookglen parking improvements. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] U. Lomax Arena Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide direction on additions and renovations to the Lomax Arena. [Councilpersons Williams, Helton, and McLarrin] V. Splash Pads Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on proposed options for needed splash pad conversions. [Tim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation] W. Five Points Plaza Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on replacement of a fountain/spray feature and play area at Five Points plaza. [Tim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation] X. Mufti -use Trails Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on the proposed trail plan. [Tim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation] y. Central Park Renovation Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide direct on the proposed renovation of the roller hockey rink and basketball court at Central Park. [Tim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation] Z. Little Cedar Bayou Nature Trail Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on the proposed replacement of the pier and bird blind on Little Cedar Bayou Trail. [Tim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation] as. Playground Shade Stuctures Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on the proposed options for placing shade covering over various playground throughout the city and proposed funding. [Councilpersons Bentley and Lunsford and Mayor Pro Tern Engelken] ab. Community Cooperation Grant Amount Increase Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction to amend the Community Cooperation Grant Guidelines to increase the City's maximum contribution to $10,000.00 and/or to create an additional grant program for the lease of FLOCK Cameras. [Councilpersons Bentley and Lunsford and Mayor Pro Tern Engelken] Page 3 of 5 ac. Youth Advisory Council Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on the Youth Advisory Council. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] ad. Political Signs Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on political signs. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] ae. Emergency Management Planner Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on creating an Emergency Management Planner position in the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). [Johnny Morales, Emergency Management Coordinator] af. Planner II Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction on creating a Planner II position in the Planning and Development Department. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development] ag. Water Production Operator I Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide direction on creating Water Production Operator 1 position in the Water Production Division of the Public Works Department. [Andrew Brady, Assistant Director of Public Works] 4. 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. 5. 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, Page 4 of 5 above on this agenda. CERTIFICATE I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the April 6, 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. DATE: ,3 f d"O 101�i TIME: 4 q 0 T iW\, TAKEN DOWN: 4wwx �Oi), Far Lu WoodWOXA Lee Woodward, City Secretary Page 5 of 5