HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-09-2025 CC agenda~ RICK HELTON
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT MCCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilperson District 2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
MANDI WILLIAMS '
Councilperson District 1
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
ROBERT GUERRA
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE MCLARRIN
Councilperson District
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held on June 9, 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. Cell 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 Pastor Tyrone B. Jones of Zion Hill Praise
Center.
PLEDGES - Will be led by Elijah Bernstein.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under
God, one and indivisible.
3. Recognitions
3.a Recognition of Employees for Years of Service
Amy Haire, Criminal Investigations Specialist - 10 years
Jeff Brown, Recreation Therapist - 15 years
Mitch Barlow, Assistant Utility Superintendent - 25 years
Michael Dolby, Director of Finance - 25 years
4. Citizen 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 five
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.
5. Presentations
Non-standard updates from staff and community partners may periodically appear here.
5.a Presentation on Sylvan Beach Day by Jeff Martin, President La Porte-Bayshore
Chamber of Commerce. [Rick Helton, Mayor]
6. Election of Mayor Pro Tern [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
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.
7.a Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on May 12, 2025. [Lee
Woodward, City Secretary]
7.b Ordinance 20254067 for Street and Alley Closure SAC 23-25000001
Adopt Ordinance 2025-4067 for approval of Street and Alley Closure (SAC) 24-
25000001 for the purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing the west one-half of
the Park Avenue right-of-way situated between the east line of Block 1260, Town of
La Porte, and the west line of Crescent Shores, situated in the J. Hunter Survey,
Abstract Number 35, Harris County, Texas, and authorizing the execution and
delivery of a deed to the adjoining landowner. [Ryan Hvitlek, Planning Director,
Planning and Development Department]
7.c Debris Monitoring Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Emergency
Management under RFP #25505 "Debris Monitoring Services" for debris
management and monitoring services. [Johnny Morales, Emergency Management
Coordinator]
7.d Electronic Door Access Control System
Approve the purchase and installation of hardware for electronic door access control
system in the amount of $215,841.74 from Convergint through cooperative
purchasing contract Sourcewell Contract Pricing #121024-CTL, with a contingency of
$4,158.26, for a total authorization not to exceed $220,000.00. [Darren Withers, IT
Manager]
To Award Vehicle Purchase
Award vehicle purchase of one (1) Chevrolet Tahoe PPV to Lake Country Chevrolet
through TIPS cooperative contract #240901 and unit upfitting equipment from
Maltech through Buyboard cooperative contract #698-23 with a combined cost of
$73,301.96. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
8. 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 five minutes
per person; in accordance with state law, the time maybe reduced if there is a high number
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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.
8.a Ordinance 2025-4068 for Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2025-0015
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-
4068 for Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2025-0015 to allow for light industrial
uses, subject to conditions, within the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning
district, on a 125.25-acre tract of land, located at 359 Old Underwood Rd., 359 Pike
Ct., 10025 Porter Rd., 10051 Porter Rd., 10052 Porter Rd.,10059 Porter Rd., and
10100 Porter Rd.; HCAD Parcels 1296360000005, 1296360000003,
1296360000012, 1296360000007, 1296360000015, 1296360000010,
1296360000004, and 1296360000008, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion
and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4068 for Special Conditional Use
Permit SCUP-2025-0015 to allow for light industrial uses, subject to conditions, within
the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, on a 125.25-acre tract of land,
located at 359 Old Underwood Rd., 359 Pike Ct., 10025 Porter Rd., 10051 Porter
Rd., 10052 Porter Rd.,10059 Porter Rd., and 10100 Porter Rd.; HCAD Parcels
1296360000005, 1296360000003, 1296360000012, 1296360000007,
1296360000015, 1296360000010, 1296360000004, and 1296360000008, Harris
County, Texas. [Ryan Hvitlek, Planning Director, Planning and Development
Department]
8.b Dangerous Building -113 N. 3rd St.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4071 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 113 N. 3rd St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4071 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 113 N. 3rd St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
8.c Dangerous Building -115 S. Virginia St.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4072 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 115 S. Virginia St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4072 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 115 S. Virginia St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
8.d Dangerous Building - 201 Pine Bluff, #4
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4074 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 201 Pine Bluff, #4, La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4074 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 201 Pine Bluff, #4. [Richard Glass,
Chief Building Official]
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8.e Dangerous Building - 201 S. 7th St
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4073 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 201 S. 7th St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4073 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 201 S. 7th St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
8.f Dangerous Building - 208 S. 7th St.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4075 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 208 S. 7th St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4075 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 208 S. 7th St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
8.g Dangerous Building - 303 S. Iowa St.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4076 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 303 S. Iowa St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4076 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 303 S. Iowa St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
8.h Dangerous Building - 401 S. Carroll SL
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4077 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 401 S. Carroll St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4077 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 401 S. Carroll St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
8.1 Dangerous Building - 401 S. Iowa St.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4078 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 401 S. Iowa St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4078 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 401 S. Iowa St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
8.] Dangerous Building - 514 S. Blackwell
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4079 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 514 S. Blackwell St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion
and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4079 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 514 S. Blackwell St. [Richard Glass,
Chief Building Official]
8.k Dangerous Building - 531 S. Shady Ln.
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The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4080 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 531 S. Shady Ln., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4080 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 531 S. Shady Ln. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
8.1 Dangerous Building - 801 S. 7th St
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4081 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 801 S. 7th St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4081 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 801 S. 7th St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
8.m Dangerous Building - 914 S. Broadway St.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4084 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 914 S. Broadway St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion
and possible action to adopt Ordinance 20254084 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 914 S. Broadway St. [Richard Glass,
Chief Building Official]
8.n Dangerous Building -1211 N. Bayshore Dr.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4082 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 1211 N. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion
and possible action to adopt Ordinance 20254082 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 1211 N. Bayshore Dr. [Richard Glass,
Chief Building Official]
8.0 Dangerous Building - 3030 Carlisle St
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4083 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 3030 Carlisle St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4083 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 3030 Carlisle St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
9. 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).
9.a Appoint members to the Keep La Porte Beautiful Committee [Rick Helton, Mayor]
9.15 LBtle Cedar Bayou Nature Trail
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize the City Manager to enter
into a construction contract in the amount of $497,510.35 from Kraftsman
Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks, through BuyBoard Contract #679-22, for
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design, construction, and installation of replacement bridges at the Little Cedar Bayou
Nature Trail. [Shaun Lundy, Parks Superintendent]
9.c Ordinance 2025.4065 amending Chapter 50 and Appendbr A of the Code of
Ordinances
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4065
amending Chapter 50 "Parks and Recreation", and Appendix A "FEES" of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by revising regulations applicable to the
operation of City parks and related facilities. [Tim Miller, Director of Parks &
Recreation]
9.d Ordinance 2025.4089 amending Chapter 50 and Appendix A of the Code of
Ordinances
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4069
amending Chapter 50 "Parks and Recreation" Appendix A "Fees" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, by adjusting user fees for the City golf course.
[Billy Stoker, Bay Forest Golf Course General Manager]
9.e Intent to Issue 2025 Certificates of Obligation
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2025-16
authorizing publication of a notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation for
funding of the Public Works Facility. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
9.f Engine and Aerial Apparatus Replacement
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize the City Manager to issue
a Letter of Intent on behalf of the City of La Porte to Siddons-Martin Emergency
Group, utilizing H-GAC contract FS12-23, for the purchase of a Pierce Custom
Velocity PLC Rescue Pumper in the amount of $1,561,914.00, along with a 20-year
maintenance agreement in the amount of $201,400.00, for a combined total of
$1,763,314.00, and purchase of a Pierce Custom Velocity 100' Mid Mount Aerial in
the amount of $2,593,919.00, along with a 20-year maintenance agreement in the
amount of $253,400.00, for a combined total of $2,846,319.00, plus H-GAC
administrative fee of $2,000.00 will be included, for total proposed authorization
amount to $4,711,633.00. [Chris Pettis, Fire Chief]
9.g Public Works Facility Improvements Phase I & II
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve or deny guaranteed
maximum price (GMP) proposal for the construction phase of Public Works Facility
Improvements Phase I and II and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the existing Construction Manager at
Risk (CMAR) contract with Construction Masters of Houston awarding construction
costs, general conditions, profit and overhead totaling $10,262,938.16 with a
construction contingency of $500,000.00 (4.9%) for a total amount of $10,762,938.16.
[Jameson Appel, Assistant Director Public Works]
10. 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.
10.a Report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting held on June 9
[Councilperson Martin]
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10.b Report of the Transfer Station Ad Hoc Committee [Councilperson Williams]
10x Administrative Reports [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
11. 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.
12. Executive Session
The portion of the Texas Gov't. Code known as the Texas Open Gov't. Act (TOMA, TGC Ch.
551) provides a limited set of circumstances that allow the Council to meet in a session
closed to the public. The Council will first meet in an open session, announce the exception
that allows it to meet in a closed session, and announce the time it is convening in closed
session. The Council will post executive sessions it is aware of in advance, but may go into
an executive session if a situation arises during a meeting that calls for an appropriate
exception.
The Council will convene in executive session without a vote unless an objection is raised by
a member of the Council.
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.
12.a Texas Govemment Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters
Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Deliberation
regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. City Council will meet in
closed session with City Secretary Lee Woodward.
13. Reconvene
The Council will reconvene in open session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed
in executive session. Only action of the Council decided on in an open session is legal. The
Council will announce the time it reconvenes before resuming consideration or adjourning.
14. Adjourn
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
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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
1, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the June 9, 2025, 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 complian with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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