HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-2025 CC agendaRICK HELTON
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Counalperson At Large A
BRENT MCCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson District 2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, January 13, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilper District i
BILL BENTLEY
Councilpenwn District 3
ROBERT GUERRA
Coumilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE MCLARRIN
Councilperson Districts
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held on January 13,
2025, 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.
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1. Call to Order
The Mayor will determine that a quorum of Councilpersons is present and open the business
meeting.
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance
INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Reverend Kevin Gilmore of First United
Methodist Church.
PLEDGES - Will be led by Mallorie Blagg.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under
God, one and indivisible.
3. Cl izen Comment
State law provides that members of the public may speak before the Council considers an
item of business. Complete a sign up sheet before speaking. (Generally limited to rive
minutes per person; the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or for
other considerations.) Members of the Council may ask questions or make statements of
fact in response to comments but are not obligated to respond and will not participate in
debate or take action during this portion of the agenda. Items may be requested for future
agendas in accordance with the adopted Rules of Procedure.
4. 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.
4.a Approve the minutes of the December 9, 2024, regular City Council meeting. [Lee
Woodward, City Secretary]
4.b SETH - Piedmont Apartments, Baytown
Authorize the Mayor to sign General and No Litigation Certificate for benefit of Texas
Attorney General in connection with issuance of tax-exempt bonds by Southeast
Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) for the Piedmont Apartments project in
Baytown, Texas. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
4.c 5 Points Plaza Fountain
Approval of the purchase and installation of spray features at 5 Points Plaza from
Kraftsman, through BuyBoard contract # 679-22 in the amount of $343,440.73, and a
contingency amount of $17,172.00, for a total authorization of $360,612.73. [Tim
Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation]
4.d Purchase of New Bunker Gear
Authorize the purchase of twenty-eight (28) sets of firefighter bunker gear in the
amount of $103,152.00 from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc., utilizing Buy Board
Contract 698-23. [Chris Pettis, Fire Chief]
4.e Approve Interlocal agreement with Harris County Radio SerAces
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the
City of La Porte and Harris County, allowing the City of La Porte Fire, Public Works,
and Parks and Recreation Departments to utilize the Harris County Public
Communication System. [Chris Pettis, Fire Chief]
4.f Truck Route Amendment
Adopt Ordinance 2025-4041 amending Chapter 70'Traffic and Vehicles" of the Code
of Ordinances to add West M Street between State Highway 146 and South 16th
Street as an authorized truck route in the City of La Porte and adding the word "West"
to Fairmont Parkway. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
4.g Homeland Security Grant
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and accept
appropriations of a grant from UASI through the Office of the Governor of Texas in
the amount of $183,171.57 for the LPFD Public Safety Radio Program. [Johnny
Morales, Emergency Management Coordinator]
4.h Rollover Encumbrances
Approve rollover of the requested encumbrances from the City of La Porte Fiscal
Year 2024 budget to City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2025 budget. [Michael Dolby,
Director of Finance]
4.1 11811 N. H Street
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Settlement Agreement between Synergy 7,
LLC and Juan De Dios Villareal and Karen Judithe Gonzalez and the City of La Porte,
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Texas, regarding building requirements for structure at 11811 N. H Street, LaPorte,
Texas, for use within General Commercial zoning classification. [Corby Alexander,
City Manager]
4.J Replace Patrol Tahoe 53-58
Award vehicle purchase to Lake Country Chevrolet through TIPS contract 210907
and vehicle up -fitting equipment to Maltech Fleet Services through BuyBoard contract
698-23, totaling $69,385.58 [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
4.k Award Bid #25004
Award Bid #25004 for Citywide Concrete Sidewalk Repair Program to Greenscapes
Six, LLC and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract for the
initial term and up to three (3) additional annual terms not to exceed annual budgeted
amounts. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
5. Public Hearings and Associated Ordinances
State law provides for public hearings on particular items, such as the annual City budget,
tax rate, and some land use decisions. Members of the public may speak when the presiding
officer calls for comments, without signing up in advance. (Generally limited to rive minutes
per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be reduced if there is a high number
of speakers or for other considerations.)
Members of the Council may ask questions or make statements of fact in response to
comments but are not obligated to respond and will not participate in debate or take action
until the public hearing is closed and the item is placed before them for consideration.
5.a Ordinance 2025.4030 Special CondlBonal Use Permit: SCUP-2024.0005
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission against adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4030, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2024-0005,
a request by Bassein Khoury, applicant, on behalf of Texas Properties Khoury & Turk
LLC, owners, for approval of a SCUP to allow a Tobacco and Smokers' Supply Store
(NAICS Code 453991) within the General Commercial (GC) zoning district, on a 0.40-
acre tract of land, located at 1307 W Fairmont Pkwy., and legally described as Lots 4
thru 7 & Tracts 8A & 25A thru 30A Block 1097 & Adjacent Alley La Porte, Harris
County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-
4030 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning"
by granting Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2024-0005, a request by Bassam
Khoury, applicant, on behalf of Texas Properties Khoury & Turk LLC, owners, for
approval of a SCUP to allow a Tobacco and Smokers' Supply Store (NAICS Code
453991) within the General Commercial (GC) zoning district, on a 0.40-acre tract of
land, located at 1307 W Fairmont Pkwy., and legally described as Lots 4 thru 7 &
Tracts 8A & 25A thru 30A Block 1097 & Adjacent Alley La Porte, Harris County,
Texas. [Yvonne Briscoe, Planner II, Planning and Development Department]
5.b Ordinance 2025-4031 Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2024-0006
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-
4031, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106
"Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2024-0006, a request by
Crystal Vasquez, Huckabee Architects, on behalf of Dustin Bromley, La Porte ISD,
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owner, for approval of a SCUP to allow an existing school, Lomax Jr. High School
within the Low -Density Residential (R-1) zoning district on approximately 20 acres of
land located at 9801 L St., and legally described as TRS 413 & 414, La Porte Outlots,
La Porte, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt
Ordinance 2025-4031 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2024-0006,
a request by Crystal Vasquez, Huckabee Architects, on behalf of Dustin Bromley, La
Porte ISO, owner, for approval of a SCUP to allow an existing school, Lomax Jr. High
School within the Low -Density Residential (R-1) zoning district on approximately 20
acres of land located at 9801 L St., and legally described as TRS 413 & 414, La
Porte Outlots, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Johnna Matthews, Planning Manager,
Planning and Development Department]
5.c Ordinance 2025.4W2 Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2024-0007
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission against adoption of
Ordinance 2025.4032, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2024-0007,
a request by Usman Bukhari, applicant, on behalf of KBK Petrolium Inc., owners, for
approval of a SCUP to allow a Tobacco and Smokers' Supply Store (NAICS Code
453991) within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning district, on a 0.92-acre
tract of land, located at 9803 W Fairmont Pkwy., and legally described as Tracts
719A-1 & 719E La Porte Out Lots, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4032 amending the Code of Ordinances of
the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use
Permit SCUP-2024-0007, a request by Usman Bukhari, applicant, on behalf of KBK
Petrolium Inc., owners, for approval of a SCUP to allow a Tobacco and Smokers'
Supply Store (NAICS Code 453991) within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
zoning district, on a 0.92-acre tract of land, located at 9803 W Fairmont Pkwy., and
legally described as Tracts 719A-1 & 719B La Porte Out Lots, Harris County, Texas.
[Yvonne Briscoe, Planner II, Planning and Development Department]
5.d Ordinance 2025-4033 Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2024-0008
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-
4033, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106
"Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2024-0008, a request by
Gary Welding, GW Group Properties LLC, owner/applicant, for approval of a SCUP to
allow a commercial parking lot to be constructed within the Main Street Zoning
District on 0.43 acres of land located at 0 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., and legally
described as Lots 24-29, Block 55, La Porte, Harris County, Texas; followed by
discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4033 amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special
Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2024-0008, a request by Gary Welding, GW Group
Properties LLC, owner/applicant, for approval of a SCUP to allow a commercial
parking lot to be constructed within the Main Street Zoning District on 0.43 acres of
land located at 0 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., and legally described as Lots 24-29,
Block 55, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Johnna Matthews, Planning Manager,
Planning and Development Department]
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5.e Ordinance 2025-4034 CtgAer106 (Zoning) Amendments
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-
4034, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 90
"Entertainment" and Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
La Porte, Texas, by revising regulations related to:
1. use classification categories for Sexually Oriented Businesses in designated
zoning districts;
2. Notice of public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission to
amend sign posting requirements for public notice;
3. adoption of use classification categories in the Mixed Use (MU) zoning
district; and
4. remove Livestock regulations in residential zoning districts;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4034 amending
the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 90 "Entertainment" and
Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, by
revising regulations related to:
1. use classification categories for Sexually Oriented Businesses in designated
zoning districts;
2. Notice of public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission to
amend sign posting requirements for public notice;
3. adoption of use classification categories in the Mixed Use (MU) zoning
district; and
4. remove Livestock regulations in residential zoning districts.
[Yvonne Briscoe, Planner II, Planning and Development Department]
8. Statutory Agenda
Councilpersons will engage in debate in accordance with their adopted parliamentary
authority. Members of the public may be permitted to answer questions from the Council or
provide information if requested by the Council (either without objection or on a majority vote
in favor).
6.a Purchase of US Digital Paging System
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the purchase of the US
Digital Paging System through HGAC Contract # EC07-23 in the amount of
$378,149.69 and a contingency of $18,907.50 for a total authorization of
$397,057.19. [Justin Crow, Assistant Fire Chief]
6.b Recreatlon and Fitness Center Phase II Design Amendment
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an amendment to the
professional services agreement with PGAL, Inc., for additional design work, in the
amount of $52,500.00, in connection with the Recreation and Fitness Center
Renovations Phase II project. [Jameson Appel, Assistant Director of Public Works -
CIP]
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6.c Design Proposal Amendment for Public Works Improvements
Authorize the City Manager to execute design proposal amendment to agreement
with BRW Architects for Public Works Facility Improvements, not to exceed
$884,440.00 [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
6.d City Hall GMP
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Guaranteed Maximum Price
(GMP) proposal for the construction phase of La Porte City Hall and authorize the
City Manager to execute Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment to the existing
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract with Bellows Construction awarding
construction costs, general conditions, profit and overhead totaling $22,516,932.00.
[Corby Alexander, City Manager]
Reports
Presentation on major projects and/or departures from current practices are often provided
here. Reports from selected committees and periodic updates may also be provided.
7.a Report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin]
7.b Report of the Conference -Multipurpose Center Ad Hoc Committee Town Hall held on
December 10, 2024 [Councilperson Martin, Chair]
7.c Report of the Storm and Incident Readiness Ad Hoc Committee Town Hall held on
December 11, 2024 [Mayor Pro Tom Engelken, Chair]
7.d Administrative Reports. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
8. Items of Community Interest
Per Texas Gov't. Code Sec. 551.0415, the Council may receive from staff and/or may make
a report about items of community interest during a meeting without having given notice of
the subject of the report, if no action is taken and, except as provided by Section 551.042,
possible action is not discussed regarding the information provided in the report. 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, Councilperson, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed.
9. Adjourn
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 (281-470-5021), three 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 January 13, 2025, City
Council agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily
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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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