HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-24 CC AgendaRICK HELTON
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENTMCCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor Pro Tom
Councilperson District 2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
MANDI WILLIAMS'
Councilperson District 1
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson Distnct 3
VACANT
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE MCLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held on June 10, 2024,
at 6:00 p.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.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION/PLEDGES
INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Minister Rachel Cotton of Agape Centric Inc.
PLEDGES - Will be led by Councilperson Brandon Lunsford.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under
God, one and indivisible.
3. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS
3.a Recognition of Gay Collins for 30 years of service [Michael Dolby, Director of
Finance]
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 speakers or other considerations.)
5. CONSENTAGENDA
(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.)
5.a Approve the minutes of the May 13, 2024, regular City Council meeting. [Lee
Woodward, City Secretary]
5.b Operation Slow Down - STEP Grant Award
Adopt Resolution 2024-13, authorizing the City Manager to sign the Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP) "Operation Slow Down" grant award and related
documents in connection with Texas Department of Transporation STEP "Operation
Slow Down" Grant Award. [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police]
5.c Monarch Park Resboorn
Approve the purchase and installation of a prefabricated restroom for Monarch Park
from Restroom Facilities, Ltd. through BuyBoard Contract #679-22 in the amount of
$151,680.00 with a contingency of $15,168.00, for a total authorization of
$166,848.00. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
5.d Reappointment of David Janda as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)
Chairman through May 2025. [Rick Helton, Mayor]
5.e PC Refresh Phase 2
Approve the purchase of computer hardware and associated equipment in the
amount of $35,520.00, with a total authorization of $197,560.00 for Fiscal Year 2024
from Intech Southwest Services, through DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-TSO-4159.
[Darren Withers, IT Manager]
5.f SETH - Atrium Bay Terrace
Authorize the Mayor to sign a General and No Litigation Certificate with the
Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) for the Atrium Bay Terrace
Apartments in Baytown, Texas. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
5.g SETH - Village at Baytown
Authorize the Mayor to sign a General and No Litigation Certificate with the
Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) for the Village at Baytown
Apartments in Baytown, Texas. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
5.h CenterPoint Rate Denial
Adopt Ordinance 2024-3991 denying the rate increase request and revised rate
schedules proposed by CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in its application
filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on or about March 6, 2024, and
maintaining current rates in effect for delivery of electricity. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant
City Manager]
5.1 Appoint judges and alternate judges for the June 15, 2024, La Porte City Council
District 4 runoff election. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
6.a Alcohol Variance
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a request
by Garden of Eden Floral & Gifts, LLC., to authorize a variance to Section 6-2 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages
for on -premise consumption at Garden of Eden Floral and Gifts, LLC., located at
10515 Spencer Highway, La Porte, Texas, within 300 feet of a public school, followed
by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3988 authorizing a
variance to Section 6-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, by allowing
the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -premise consumption at Garden of Eden Floral
and Gifts, LLC., located at 10515 Spencer Highway, La Porte, Texas, within 300 feet
of a public school. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development]
6.b Ordinance 2024-3989 for FLUP 24-920D0001
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2024-
3989 to approve an amendment to the City's Future Land Use Plan Map Component
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of the Comprehensive Plan for a portion of a 56.7-acre property located at the
northeast corner of State Highway 146 and Wharton Weems in the Planned Unit
Development zoning district, and legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1267 & Tract
33, La Porte Subdivision; Tract 1 M, Abstract 35, J. Hunter Survey; and Tracts 5 and
5L, Abstract 30, W. P. Harris Survey, Harris County, Texas, by changing the land use
designation from "Commercial" to "Low Density Residential", followed by discussion
and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3989 to approve an amendment to the
City's Future Land Use Plan Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for a
portion of a 56.7-acre property located at the northeast corner of State Highway 146
and Wharton Weems in the Planned Unit Development zoning district, and legally
described as Lots 1-32, Block 1267 & Tract 33, La Porte Subdivision; Tract 1M,
Abstract 35, J. Hunter Survey; and Tracts 5 and 5L, Abstract 30, W. P. Harris Survey,
Harris County, Texas, by changing the land use designation from "Commercial" to
"Low Density Residential". [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development]
6.c Ordinance 2024-3990 for SCUP 24-91000002
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2024-
3990 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning"
by granting Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 24-91000002, to allow for single-
family residential development on a 56.7-acre tract of land located in a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) zoning district and legally described as Lots 1-33, Block 1267,
La Porte Subdivision; Tract 1M, Abstract 35, J Hunter Survey; and Tracts 5 & 5L,
Abstract 30, W.P. Harris Survey; Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2024-3990 amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special
Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 24-91000002, to allow for single-family residential
development on a 56.7-acre tract of land located in a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) zoning district and legally described as Lots 1-33, Block 1267, La Porte
Subdivision; Tract 1 M, Abstract 35, J Hunter Survey; and Tracts 5 & 5L, Abstract 30,
W.P. Harris Survey; Harris County, Texas. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and
Development]
6.d Ordinance 20243987 for SCUP 24-91000003
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2024-
3987 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106, more
commonly referred to as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte, by granting
Special Conditional Use Permit No. 24-91000003 to allow for the development of a
hotel (NAICS Code 721110) on a 2.4-acre tract of land located west of S. 13th St.,
and south of K St. (Undeveloped Right -of -Way), and legally described as RES A,
Block 1, Home Porte, Harris County, Texas, followed by discussion and possible
action to consider adopting Ordinance 2024-3987, amending the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use
Permit (SCUP) 24-91000003 to allow for the development of a hotel (NAICS Code
721110) on a 2.4-acre tract of land located west of S. 13th St., and south of K St.
(Undeveloped Right -of -Way) and legally described as RES A, Block 1, Home Porte,
Harris County, Texas. [Johnna Matthews, Planning Manager]
STATUTORY AGENDA
7.a APB Properties, LLC - 908 W. Main Street
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize an expenditure in an
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amount not to exceed $36,383,10, under the terms of an enhancement grant
incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and APB
Properties, LLC, for fagade enhancements to building located at 908 W. Main Street,
La Porte, Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
8. REPORTS
8.a Receive report of the May 29, 2024, La Porte Development Corporation Board of
Directors budget and strategic planning meeting. [Mayor Pro Tem Engelken]
8.b Receive report of the June 10, 2024, La Porte Drainage and Flooding Committee
meeting. [Councilperson Martin]
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, June 20
La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting, June 24
City Council meeting, June 24
9.a City Hall Update
Update on the status of the environmental issues at City Hall, the progress of a plan
for developing an opinion of probable cost to renovate the current City Hall, along
with any other actions being taken to gather information for the City Hall item to be
presented at the July 8, 2024, City Council meeting. [Councilpersons Martin,
McCaulley, and Bentley]
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 - The Council will adjourn Into executive session without vote unless
an objection Is raised.
Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071(1)(A)-Pending or Contemplated Litigation. The City
Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney and City Manager to discuss
Texas Petroleum Group vs. City of La Porte, Texas.
12. RECONVENE Into open session and consider action, If any, on Item(s) discussed in
executive session.
13. 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
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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 t 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 June 10, 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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Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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