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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF CITY OF LA PORTE REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 27, 2001, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 604 W. FAIRMONT
PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2001
3. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS
WISHING TO ADDRESS REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE
4. COMMITTEE REVIEW OF MATERIAL TO BE PRESENTED AT THE DECEMBER 11, 2001
REDISTRICTING PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ON AGENDA ITEMS
5. DISCUSSION ON REPORT FROM BETTY WATERS ON ANNEXATION ORDINANCES AND
COMPREHENSNE PLAN AND DISCUSSION ON EACH COUNCIL DISTRICT
6. PREVIOUS BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. CALENDAR
Review Monthly Calendar
New Calendar Items and Deadlines
Discuss Future Meeting Dates
9. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
THIS FACILITY HAS DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR
ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48
HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT
281-471-5020 OR TDD LINE 281-471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE
REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 27, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sidney Grant at 6:30 p.m.
Members of Redistricting Committee Present: Sidney Grant, Betty Stoumbaugh, Ed
Matuszak, Betty Waters, Bernard Legrand, Kirby Linscomb, Jesse Wilson and Claudia
Zapata, Bob Capen
Members of the Redistricting Committee Absent: None
Staff Present: City Attorney Knox Askins, Attorney Clarke Askins, City Secretary
Martha Gillett and Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris.
Others Present: Dave Turnquist, Jenny Francis, April Stephens and Lucia Henry.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2001
Minutes were approved as presented with changes noting that Claudia Zapata and Kirby
Linscomb were absent.
3. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND
TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE
"There were no citizens wishing to address the Redistricting Committee.
4. COMMITTEE REVIEW OF MATERIAL TO BE PRESENTED AT THE
DECEMBER 11, 2001 REDISTRICTING PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION
ON AGENDA ITEMS
Committee member Ed Matuszak provided the committee with an overview of the
material to be presented at the Public Hearing to be held December 11, 2001.
Committee discussed placing the following items on the December 11, 2001 Agenda and
practiced presentations:
• Call to Order
• Welcome Public to Meeting
• Chairman Sidney Grant Explain Format and Ground Rules for Meeting
• City Attorney Explain Rules and Laws Committee Followed
• Ed Matuszak Provide Overview of Entire Map and Individual Districts And Data
Used To Define New Districts
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• Each Committee District Representative Present District Map and Provide
Overview Of Proposed Changes and Methodology for Proposed Changes
• Proposed Polling Locations
• Question and Answers From Citizens
There was much discussion on the polling location changes. The committee asked
questions regarding the reduction of the number of polling locations.
A motion was made by Better Waters for the committee to recommend reducing the
number of polling places to two with locations being at City Hall and Baker Junior High
School and split the districts as best suits the public geographically between the two
locations and pending district location decisions until public input is received. Second by
Betty Stoumbaugh. The motion carried unanimously.
The committee requested staff place a proposed map outside the entrance of the Council
Chambers for the public to review prior and during the meeting.
5. DISCUSSION ON REPORT FROM BETTY WATERS ON ANNEXATION
ORDINANCES AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DISCUSSION ON EACH
COUNCIL DISTRICT
Betty Waters discussed the reports she provided and presented a historical overview of
each District. Each District Representative provided input regarding their districts.
6. PREVIOUS BUSINESS
There was no previous business to be discussed.
7. NEW BUSINESS
Committee Chairman Sidney Grant requested Ed Matuszak to work with the City
Secretary's Office on the slide presentation for the Public Hearing and to work with Betty
Waters to prepare a letter outlining committee recommendations for proposed districts.
8. CALENDAR
Review Monthly Calendar/New Calendar Items and Deadlines/Discuss November
Meeting Schedule
The next regular meeting and Public Hearing will be held December 11, 2001.
Once the Public Hearing has been conducted and the comments of citizens have been
taken in consideration, the map can be presented to City Council for approval at the
January 14, 2002 City Council Meeting.
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9. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
The Committee had no further comments.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Bob Capen to adjourn the meeting. Second by Jesse Wilson. The
motion was carried unanimously.
Ayes: Grant, Waters, Stoumbaugh, Linscomb, Zapata, Wilson, Legrand, Capen and
Matuszak.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
There being no further business, the Redistricting Committee Meeting was duly
adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sidney Gra t, Chairman
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District 1 POPULATION -5,467 - (+2.90%)- {PRIOR TO REDISTRICTING-6,660)
Represented by Councilperson Guy Sutherland ...............10200 North L Street, La Porte, Texas
This district is almost completely made up of homes located on property of one half to ten acres in size. Most citizens
In this area have live stock of one kind or another, barns and pasture areas.
District I was an incorporated municipality prior to April 10, 1980. Under Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas,
Annotated, Article 1188, Consolidation of Cities, the City of Lomax, Texas became a legally represented part of the
City of La Porte.
This District is the only remaining rural area within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte. The area is bound by
State Hwy 225 on the north, Sens Road on the east, the south line of North H Street to the West boundry line of the
La Porte Municipal Airport, then vrest along Meadow Place, thence North along a natural drainage ditch (Big Island
Slough) to North H Street, then west along North H Street to Underwood Road and North to a place of Beginning on
State Highway 225.
There are two La Porte schools located in District 1, Lomax Elementry and Lomax Jr. High School. A light industrial
strip runs along the north side of District I. There are three churches, a rodeo arena and a City Park with soccer fields,
swimming pool ,walking trails and planned riding paths.
ETHNIC BREAKDOWN:
White Hispanic Biack Asian American Indian Pacificlslander Other Housing Units
4,025 1,162 162 47 23 2 4b 1,810
Total Population under new redistricting .............~,467
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District 2 .........................Population 5,306 (-0.13%)
Respesented by Councilperson Chuck Engleken ...............3319 Gladwyne Lane, La Porte, Texas
District 2 is bounded by Spencer Highway on the North, Underwood Road on the East, Fairmont Parkway
On the South and San Jacinto College on the West.
District 2 is an area of moderately priced homes with few general commercial areas along the north, south
and east boundries.
This area of La Porte was annexed into the corporate limits of the city on November 22, 1983. The
predominate zoning for the district is residential.
District 2 is comprised of 4 subdivisions, Spinwick, Brookglen, Pecan Crossing and Summer Wind.
There is one mobile home park, Pecan Plantation built in 1996. Summer Wind is our newest subdivision
In the District, built in 1998.
There are parks, a civic center with an active homeowners association in Brookglen and anew
Homeowners association in Summer Wind. Each of the subdivisions have very strict deed restrictions.
A West Side Regional Park is in the planning stage for this area. It will be located South of Spencer
On Canada Road. Anew west side Fire Station is also planned for District 2 and will bring the City of
La Porte's fire rating up and create a savings to the entire city.
District 2 is one of the City's fastest growing areas.
ETHNIC BREAKDOWN:
White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander Other Housing Units
3,699 1,2'31 129 111 18 S 70 1,892
District 3 Population -5,531(Prior to Redistricting - 5,314)
Represented by Councilperson Howard Ebow .................. 5405 Beaver Creek Dr., La Porte, Texas
District 3 is predominately a middle income residential area with strong homeowner associations actively
involved with the community.
There are two La Porte Schools, neighborhood parks, dance studio, small strip centers, a bank and several
fast food services.
The subdivisions have sidewalks ,curb and guttered paved streets and are well lighted and landscaped.
The area of District 3 was annexed by the City of La Pore on November 10, 1969.
Ethnic Breakdown:
White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander Other Housing Units
4,Z3 7 916 223 51 29 1 74 1,903
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District 4 .................Popuiation 5064 (-4.69%)
Represented by James Warren............431 North 4`" Street, La Porte, Texas
This District is made up mostly of the old original City of La Porte, Texas incorporated in 1892.
This District also incomposses the City of La Porte Municipal Airport, the Union Pacific Rail Yard,
a vast amount of light industry, some heavy industry and the Main Street commercial area.
The residential area of District 4 is made up of low to moderate income homes on small lots
The area has a strong Civic Association, several schools, baseball fields, tennis courts, a swimming pool
Roller hocky court, outdoor basket ball court, several play grounds for younger children, a civic center,
eight churches, and the new public library is located in this district.
The Houston Ship Channel is to the north of District 4 and the Barbours Cut Shipping Terminal is directly
east of the district. The terminal has created the need for container storage, truck repair facilities, and
services such as hotel, motel and restaurants.
Ethnic Breaknown:
W"hite Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander Other Housing Units
2,6'71 1,372 896 57 12 3 53 1,.972
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DISTRICT 5 ....................POPULATION..5,048 (-4.99%)
Councilperson Charles D. Young............214 Reynolds, La Porte, Texas
The area making up District 5 is the old Baymud Municipal District and was annexed by the City of
La Porte in October 1988.
The District includes the entire Galveston Bay Front within the La Porte city limits, it also unites after
10 years the entire Baymud area ,as was annexed by La Porte. The area that many years ago contained
mostly summer homes is now made up of very large and very expensive by front homes.
The City of La Porte golf course if located in District 5, as is one of our oldest landmarks, Sylvan Beach
Park, built at the turn of the century and one of the land mark areas for Harris County and the surrounding
area for fun and recreation. This District is proud of the La Porte Fitness and Senior Citizen Center 1
located on South Broadway and Little Cedar Bayou Park with a wave pool, baseball, soccer fields,
walking trails, picnic areas and other aminities.
In bringing this District together we bring together people who worked hard prior to the annexation to
Improve their community and maintain its character,
There are three schools in the area as well as day care facilities, five churches and several small
apartment complexes and one gated townhouse complex that sits right on Galveston Bay, a bank, post
Office, fast foods, office buildings and strip centers.
Ethnic Breakdown:
White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander Other Housing Units
3,690 929 318 I8 31 0 82 2,241
DISTRICT 6 ...........................POPULATION.........5,464 (+2.84%)
Councilperson Jerry Clarke ...................931 South 3`a, La Porte, Texas
District 6 is made up of a portion of the old original City of La Porte (incorporated 1892) and a
Section of Glen Meadows, all of Fairmont Park Central and Fairmont Park East. Fairmont Park
East is still under construction and is made up of beautiful two storied homes in the two hundred
thousand dollar range. These areas were annexed by the City of La Porte on November 10, 1969.
Each of these areas have strong homeowners associations, deed restrictions, very strictly enforced.
The area has paved. streets, curbed and guttered, and most of the lots have large trees.
A relatively new shopping centers located in District 6 with the City's only super market along with
other shops and restaurants. La Porte City Hall is located in this District , asis.z>~xa ~'e~~I~h
School ccazn~l~„several churches, doctors offices, dentist offices ,the Local news paper office and
a bank.
In leaving the elected representative in his district, we feel we have recognized the choice of the
People he has represented for a number of years and have been able to full fill the task set before us
by meeting the required population (+ or - 5%)total and not forcing out an elected official.
ETHNIC BREAKDOWN:
White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander Other Housing Units
4,227 8'70 213 6I i7 8 68 1,903
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CITY OF LA PORTE
RE-DISTRICTING COMMITTEE
2000
Sidney Grant Chairman
Betty Waters District 1
Betty Stoumbaugh District 2
Kirby Linscomb, Jr. District 3
Jesse Wilson District 4
Bernard Legrand District 5
Bob Capen District 6
Claudia Zapata At-Large "A"
Ed Matuszak At-Large "B"
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