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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF CITY OF LA PORTE REDISTRICTING
COMMITTEE TO BE HELD DECEMBER 11,2001, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL,
604 W. FAIRMONTPARKWAY, LAPORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 27,2001
3. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS
WISHING TO ADDRESS REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE
4. WELCOME PUBLIC TO MEETING
5. CHAIRMAN PROVIDE FORMAT AND GROUND RULES FOR MEETING
6. CITY ATTORNEY EXPLAIN RULES AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES
FOLLOWED BY THE COMMITTEE
7. CITY ATTORNEY EXPLAIN GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY CITY COUNCIL FOR THE
REDISTRICTING COMMI 1 l.bE
8. ED MATUSZAK PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH AN OVERVIEW OF THE ENTIRE MAPPING
OF EACH CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT AND DATA USED TO DEFINE THE NEW DISTRICTS
9. DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT PROPOSED MAP OF EACH DISTRICT AND
EXPLAIN PROCESS FOR DRAWING NEW DISTRICT LINES
10. CITY SECRETARY TO PROVIDE REPORT ON POLLING LOCA nON
RECOMMENDATIONS
II. QUESTIONS AND ANSWER SESSION WITH PUBLIC
12. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGES AND RECOMMENDED REDISTRICTING MAP
OVERVIEW BY ED MATUSZAK
RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDATION OF COMMITTEE
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
13. PREVIOUS BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
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15. CALENDAR
Review Monthly Calendar
New Calendar Items and Deadlines
Discuss Future Meeting Dates
16. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
17. ADJOURNMENT
TillS 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 AND PUBLIC HEARING
OF LA PORTE REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sidney Grant at 6:30 p.m.
Members of Redistrictilll! Committee Present: Sidney Grant, Betty Stoumbaugh, Ed
Matuszak, Betty Waters, Bernard Legrand, Kirby Linscomb and Jesse Wilson.
Members of the Redistricting Committee Absent: Claudia Zapata and Bob Capen.
Staff Present: City Attorney Knox Askins, Attorney Clarke Askins, City Secretary
Martha Gillett and Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris.
Others Present: Sue Gale Mock Kooken, Sammie Johnson II, Charles Engelken, Sr., Sib
Carpenter, Adam Mooney, Melissa McDaniel, Andy De Walle, Bill Scott, Kyle Adams,
Chantal Cole, Dave Turnquist, Howard Ebow, Laura Hernandez, Jennifer Garcia, Jessica
Scott, Alex Bane, Troy Jones, Lucia Detrees, Kathleen France, Ray Ramirez, A.J. France,
Pat Martin and a number of citizens.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2001
Motion was made by Bernard Legrand to approve the minutes as presented. A second by
Betty Waters. The motion carried unanimously.
Ayes: Sidney Grant, Ed Matuszak, Betty Waters, Betty Stoumbaugh, Kirby Linscomb,
Jesse Wilson, Bernard Legrand.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
3. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND
T AXP AYERS WISIDNG TO ADDRESS REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE
There were no citizens wishing to address the Redistricting Committee.
4. WELCOME PUBLIC TO MEETING
Chairman Sidney Grant welcomed all citizens.
5. CHAIRMAN PROVIDED FORMAT AND GROUND RULES FOR MEETING
'0 Chairman Sidney Grant informed the committee and citizens of the format and ground
rules to be followed at the meeting.
Mr. Grant noted the following items:
The City Attorney will explain the laws in which the Committee followed.
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Committee Member Ed Matuszak will go through the overview of the entire
recommended plan the Committee will be presenting to City Council.
Each Committee Member will explain the changes to the district lines of the district they
represent. After the Committee makes their presentation, ten minutes will be allotted for
questions and answers from the audience to each individual district member. At the end
of all presentations, there will be a question and answer session for all districts.
Mr. Grant requested citizens address the Chairman or the Committee and there be no
discussion between the members in the audience, so we can keep order in the meeting.
6 & 7. THE CITY ATTORNEY EXPLAINED RULES AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
GUIDELINES FOLLOWED BYn1E COMMITTEE AND GUIDELINES SET
FORTH BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE
City Attorney Knox Askins noted the following items:
The Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte provides that after each federal census
conducted every ten years, the City Council look at the census results to determine if the
six single member districts have become disproportionate in population due to the growth
during the previous ten years.
City Council determined, when the census figures were obtained, that there was a great
deal of disproportion of population among the various single member districts. The City
Council appointed a citizens' committee to undertake the task of simulating the census
data. On August 131\ the City Council passed an ordinance that gave the general charge
to this Committee, outlining what its duties are as a Redistricting Committee to draw new
maps for polling places for the six districts.
The law on this is federal law (Voting Rights Act) and applies mainly to the southern
states. Court decisions have been made to interpret those statutes. In addition, the Justice
Department issued regulations late last year that had to be followed as well.
The total population was determined; and the federal law is that these districts should be
as equal as possible in population, with a population deviation of no more than +/- 5%,
utilizing the best available population data as provided by the federal census for the year
2000. The population of the City of La Porte is 31,880 total citizens. That population
total is not voters, but total citizens. For each single member district, the ideal population
is 5,313 persons per district.
Following the regulations of the Justice Department and taking in consideration the
maximum allowable deviation, the districts on the high side should be 5,579 people and
on the low side 5,047 people.
The regulations stated and were included in the Council ordinance, providing direction to
the Committee, noting where possible easily identifiable geographic boundaries would be
utilized. The most obvious would be a major street or a boulevard.
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The Committee followed these guidelines when considering new district lines. In some
instances they had to cut across a subdivision, but mainly you will see main streets or a
large stream.
Historic communities of interest shall be maintained in a single district, where possible,
and to the extent possible, neighborhoods shall not be split when drawing district
boundaries.
It is recognized, due to the size of the City, that it is not possible to use County voting
precincts. This has been a problem from the very beginning of this process, going back
to the 1980's. When Harris County draws its precincts, they must draw those to
accommodate congressional races, Texas Senate/Legislative races, County
Commissioner's Court and the Justice of the Peace Courts. It is very difficult for them to
do that. They can't accommodate themselves to a City district. We will continue to have
City districts containing one or more county voting precincts, which causes much
confusion, but we have not been able to deal with this matter to date.
The new district plans shall be based on the existing benchmark plan to the extent
possible.
Districts shall be drawn relatively equal in population size and based on the population
deviation factor of +/- 5%.
To the extent possible, districts should be reasonably compact and contiguous to one
another.
The new district plan shall recognize incumbent constituency relationships. This means
that it is proper for the committee to look at existing incumbency in the existing districts
and to the extent possible, retain that. The Committee, in drawing the new proposed
map, did this.
The Voting Rights Act was passed in the early 1960's primarily to protect minority
voting rights. The plan must be narrowly tailored to avoid retrogression to the extent
possible, within the allowable population deviation, in the position of racial minority, and
also language minorities as defined in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, with respect to their
affective exercise of the electoral franchise. That means, if you have a concentration of a
particular minority group, they will be taken into consideration when redrawing new
district boundaries and maximize their voting strength to the extent you can.
Based on the above referenced criteria established by federal law, federal regulations, and
federal court decisions, these were the main focus points and direction provided to the
Committee from City Council.
The Redistricting Committee has met twice a month for a number of months and has
prepared a number of map drafts before making a final recommendation to City Council.
Data provided from the Census Bureau was used in establishing maps.
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The Committee did a great job in meeting the criteria established for them to follow.
Council primarily used a committee to get as much citizen involvement as possible.
Tonight's meeting is another example of citizen involvement. In addition, there will be a
Public Hearing at the City Council Meeting on January 28, 2002. As the Chairman
pointed out, there will be ample opportunity for citizens to ask questions and provide
their opinions at this meeting. You do not have to sign-in that evening to speak. Just
raise your hand if you wish to address the Committee.
8. ED MATUSZAK PROVIDEDuIE PUBLIC WITH AN OVERVIEW OF THE
ENTIRE MAPPING OF EACH CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT AND DATA USED
TO DEFINE THE NEW DISTRICTS
Mr. Matuszak provided an overview of the process the Committee used in determining
the map recommended to City Council. He indicated this was a difficult task because
such a large number of people had to be moved into District 4; moved people to District
3; moved people out of District 2; District I was fairly compact and stayed mostly the
same; and District 6 needed shifting.
An overview of the numbers provided by the Census Bureau was discussed.
Total population 31,880 divided by six districts = 5,313
5% = 267 people
Ethnic breakdowns were presented.
Mr. Matuszak informed the group how the Committee followed each of the guidelines
provided by City Council and set forth by federal regulations.
The current and recommended maps were presented.
Guidelines did not allow the Committee to take into consideration any growth or homes
built after the census numbers were provided. The Committee had to use the numbers
provided by the census bureau. The Committee drafted nine maps to determine the final
recommendation.
In addition, Mr. Matuszak noted the Committee is recommending the number of polling
locations be reduced from six to two. This is being recommended to ease the confusion
to voters on where to vote, and reduce costs due to difficulties obtaining election workers.
9. DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT PROPOSED MAPS OF EACH
DISTRICT AND EXPLAINED PROCESS FOR DRAWING NEW DISTRICT
LINES
Each Committee Member provided a report on their district and allowed the public to ask
questions. In addition, the public will be able to speak during the Public Hearing.
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10. CITY SECRETARY PROVIDED REPORT ON POLLING LOCATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
City Secretary Martha Gillett provided the Committee with an overview ofthe
recommended polling locations. In addition, Ms. Gillett noted that City Council has met
in a Workshop Session to discuss reducing the number of polling locations on two
separate occasions and agree the number needs to be reduced. This will ease the
confusion to voters and provide the City with a large cost savings. Ms. Gillett noted
numerous complaints have been received from citizens with regards to the confusion of
where to vote on Election Day.
11. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SESSION WITH PUBLIC
There were no questions from the Public.
12. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Sidney Grant opened the Public Hearing at 7:33.
Overview by Ed Matuszak - The overview was summarized and presented by Ed
Matuszak.
Receive Public Input - Chairman Sidney Grant requested comments from the Public.
Sue Gail Kooken took the opportunity to compliment the committee on doing a great job.
Bill Scott questioned where the line was drawn on H Street. The committee informed
him where the line was drawn and the homes south of H Street would not be in District 1.
Recommendation of Committee - The Redistricting Committee recommended map R-
009 be forwarded to City Council for approval and the number of polling locations be
reduced to two.
Close Public Hearing - The Public Hearing closed at 7:43.
13. PREVIOUS BUSINESS
There was no previous business to be discussed.
14. NEW BUSINESS
Motion was made by Betty Waters to approve map R-009 to be presented to City Council
at the January 14,2001 City Council Meeting and reduce the number of polling locations
to two. Second by Betty Stoumbaugh. The motion carried unanimously.
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Ayes: Waters, Matuszak, Grant, Stoumbaugh, Linscomb, Wilson and Legrand.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Chairman Sidney Grant appointed Ed Matuszak to prepare a final report to City Council
and forward to the City Secretary in time for the January 14,2002 City Council Meeting.
In addition, Mr. Matuszak was appointed to make the presentation on behalf of the
Committee at the Council Meeting.
15. CALENDAR
The Committee discussed the following City Council meeting dates.
January 14, 2002 - Presentation to City Council on map R-009 and polling location
changes.
January 28,2002 - Public Hearing at City Council Meeting to discuss map R-009 and
polling locations changes.
16. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
There was no further discussion or comments from the committee.
17. Motion was made by Betty Stoumbaugh to adjourn the meeting. Second by Jesse
Wilson. The motion was carried unanimously.
Ayes: Grant, Waters, Stoumbaugh, Linscomb, Wilson, Legrand and Matuszak.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
There being no further business, the Redistricting Committee Meeting was duly
adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Passed and approved on this II day of ~OO 1.
CI'l'Y Ot' LA POR1'E
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RE-DIS'l'KICTING COMMITTEE
2000
Sidney Grant Chairman
Betty Waters District 1 e
Betty Stoumbaugh District 2
Kirby Linscomb, Jr. District 3
J esse Wilson District 4
Bernard Legrand District 5
Bob Capen District 6
Claudia Zapata At-Large "A"
Ed Matuszak At-Large "B"
Duties of Redistrictin!! Committee
- Draw districts to contain similar total population size. The maximum deviation from the
smallest district should not exceed 10%, (+) or (-) 5%. (ONE PERSON ONE VOTb
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-Draw districts that contain contiguous and compact geographic areas (CONTINGUITY
FACTOR)
- U se easily identifiable geographic features and boundaries
- Maintain communities of interest and minimize splitting neighborhoods
-Follow county voting precincts if feasible.
-Consider residential location of current governing members in their districts
- Evaluate minority-voting strength in terms of voting age population. A void retrogression e
of racial minorities and language minorities as defined in the Voting Rights Acts.
-Travel to public meetings and utilize out reach efforts
- Polling Places
Current & ProDosed PODulation Numbers Bv District
Current Districts ProDosed Redistrictinf! ProDosed Over/Under %
From From
5313 +/- 5% -
1990 Census 2000 Census
District 1- 5,075 District 1 - 5,467 +154 2.90%
District 2 - 6,733 District 2 - 5,306 -7 -0.13%
District 3 - 3,856 District 3 - 5,531 +218 4.10%
District 4 - 1,351 District 4 - 5,064 -249 -4.69%
District 5 - 6043 District 5 - 5,048 -265 -4.99
District 6 - 4852 District 6 - 5.464 +151 2.84%
Total Pop. 27,910 Total Pop. 31,880 e
Ideal Distribution 5313 31,880+6 = 5313 Persons per district
Maximum High Deviation 5580 5% High = 5580 (5313+267)
Minimum Low Deviation 5046 5% Low = 5046 (5313-267)
Proposed District Population and Ethnic Distribution
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District Population Ideal Variance % Variance White Hispanic American Native Asian Islander Other
mJ 1 5,467 5,313 154 2.90% 4,025 1,162 162 23 47 2 46
73.62% 21.25% 2.96% 0.42% 0.86% 0.04% 0.84%
D 2 5,306 5,313 (7) -0.13% 3,699 1,271 129 19 110 7 71
69.71% 23.95 2.43% 0.36% 2.07% 0.13% 1.34%
lillJ 3 5,531 5,313 218 4.10% 4,237 916 223 29 51 1 74
76.60% 16.56% 4.03% 0.52% 0.92% 0.02% 1.34%
D 4 5,064 5,313 (249) -4.69% 2,671 1,372 896 12 57 3 53
52.74% 27.09% 17.69% 0.24% 1.13% 0.06% 1.05%
. 5 5,048 5,313 (265) -4.99% 3.670 929 318 31 18 - 82
72.70% 18.40% 6.30% 0.61% 0.36% 0.00% 1.62%
mJ 6 5,464 5,313 151 2.84% 4,227 870 213 17 61 8 68
77.36% 15.92% 3.90% 0.31% 1.12% 0.15% 1.24%
TOTAL 31,880 22,533 6,521 1,941 131 344 21 394
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POLLING LOCATION REPORT ') i'
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The City of La Porte currently has seven (7) polling locations throughout the City. Citizens vote in
their district for City Elections. The City Secretary has been approached on numerous occasions by
citizens, council members and most recently by members of the redistricting committee about
limiting the number of polling locations to simplify the voting process and eliminate confusion.
Outlined in this report is an analysis of the research and the costs associated with polling locations.
RESEARCH ANALYSIS, CURRENT PRACTICES AND CONCERNS
In researching this matter, several phone calls were made to other Cities. It was determined other
City's have been faced with similar problems. An example of three cities making polling location
changes is the City of Baytown, Friendswood and Deer Park. Baytown reduced its number of
polling locations from over twenty-five to thirteen. The City of Friendswood reduced its number of
polling locations from six to two. The City of Deer Park reduced its number from eight to four.
Baytown and Friendswood indicated it improved the election process and the only disadvantage
was the voter might be required to stand in line during busy periods. The City of Deer Park has not
held an election since reducing its number.
City Secretary Martha Gillett has managed elections for the City of La Porte, La Porte Independent
School District and San Jacinto College District since 1997. During all elections, citizens have
experienced the same problems regarding confusion on where citizens are required to vote. The
confusion arises due to the City districts having different boundaries than Harris County Precincts
and County precincts frequently change. When citizens vote in non-city elections, they vote at
various locations according to their Harris County Precinct number as indicated on their voter
registration card. When citizens vote in City elections, they are required to vote in their City district.
Too further add to the confusion, the locations are often different and several Harris County
Precincts fall within different City districts (see Exhibit A). As a result, voters become extremely
frustrated and sometimes leave the polls without casting a vote.
Signs are placed at each polling location prior to and on Election Day. This has been a tremendous
help, but if the voter does not know their City district they still are not sure where to vote. The
Bayshore Sun also runs articles addressing this problem and encouraging voters to call City Hall if
they were not certain where to vote. However, not everyone reads the paper so you still have a
large percentage of confused voters. In addition, a flyer has been placed in the water bill.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
After researching this matter, a recommended solution could be to reduce the number of polling
locations to one (1), two (2) or three (3). One (1) polling location would totally eliminate any
confusion to the voters. Voters would know they always go to the same location to vote. However,
this may cause waiting lines and no single location would be convenient to all voters throughout the
City of La Porte due to the geographic size. Two (2) locations would reduce the confusion to a
minimal level and maintain a more balanced travel distance for the voter. Three (3) locations
would be better than seven (7) and may still cause some confusion in the beginning.
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ADV ANT AGES AND DISADV ANT AGES
ADVANTAGES
. Voter Convenience/hnproved Customer Service
. Cost Savings (See Exhibit B)
. Reduction in Margin of Error
DISADVANTAGES
. Change Can Be Difficult
. Requires Justice Department Approval
. Possible Increased Travel Distance to Polling Place
. Increased Voters Per Polling Location
In order to change polling locations, the following steps would need to take place:
. City Council Approval
. Preclearance From Justice Department (75 day process)
. Coordination With School and College District
. Compliance With Election Laws
The City Secretary has visited with both the La Porte Independent School District and San Jacinto
College District and they are in favor of reducing the number of polling locations.
If the Council wants to make this type of change, clearance submission to the Justice Department
would need to be submitted at least 75 days prior to passing an Ordinance calling the election.
The Secretary of State's Office was contacted and the City would not be required to seek approval
from that office per Section 42.061 of the Election Code. City's have the authority to set polling
locations.
The City Attorney also provided a previous recommendation on this matter the last time this matter
was addressed (see Exhibit C).
POSSIBLE POLLING LOCATIONS
Thrpp Polline T ,ocHtion Options
City Hall- Districts 5 and 6
De Walt - Districts 1 and 4
Lomax - Districts 1 and 4
Baker - Districts 2, 3 and 7
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Two Polline T ,ocation Option.s
City Hall- Districts 4,5 and 6
DeWalt - Districts 4,5 and 6
Recreation Fitness Center Training Room - Districts 4, 5 and 6
Fairmont Recreation Center - Districts I, 2, 3 and 7
Lomax Elementary - Districts I, 2, 3 and 7
Baker Junior High - Districts 1, 2, 3 and 7
One Polline T oC;:Jtion Options
City Hall - All Districts
Recreation Fitness Center Training Room - All Districts
Sylvan Beach Pavilion - All Districts
Baker Junior High - All Districts
SUMMARY
In summary, as you can see this is a complex issue which causes the voters much confusion on
where to vote on Election Day. There are multiple options for the make-up of locations and
districts for polling location purposes. The City Secretary's Office is willing to implement any
changes the City COWlcil desires.
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EXHIBIT A
I CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS HARRIS COUNlY PRECINCTS IN EACH DISTRICT I
I DISTRICT 1 471, 682
I DISTRICT 2 1352, 682
I DISTRICT 3 290,682
I DISTRICT 4 38, 290, 561
I DISTRICT 5 I 88, 377
I DISTRICT 6 88,290,377,561,682 ...
I DISTRICT 7 51,665.,3140
~ VOTER REGISTRATION C= "rlC~TE
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09-23-58 REruRN SERVICE REQUESTED
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GILLETT.MARTHA COPELAND
810 HACKBERRY '.j 81 0 HACKBERRY I
LA PORTE TX 77571 ~ LA PORTE TX 77571 I
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Exhibit B
ELECTION COSTS P~j{ POLLING LOCATION ,
Personnel Costs - Judge and Clerks $300.00 per location X 7 = $2,100.00.
Other Related Costs - Food, Supplies
Training, Administrative, etc. $825.00 per location X 7 = $5,775.00.
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J~ John E. SawYI!T, Ed. D.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
..-- Gordon WestmorellUld
_____..,..4\u.gust 29, 001 President
';..---Q r; CEIV h.bJ .8ill8aker
J- ,-w Vice PresIdent
Jay Guil/ot
: 0\j u.L '2.QU' Secretary
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ITY SECRE 1.nJ." \:": Gene Horn
C. OFFl~E,,- .. Debi !<rampen
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Ms. Martha Gillett, City Secretary
The City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, TX 77572-1115
Dear Ms. Gillett:
I shared with our Board of Trustees at their meeting last evening, the ideas you and I had
previously discussed concerning your (the City's) ideas for revising polling places for our joint
elections. I also pointed out that the proposal could or could not be approved by the Justice
Deparhnent, but recommended that the La Porte Independent School District support the City
of La Porte's efforts in. trying to establish a more convenient, less confusing, and more efficient
procedure for our city and school district elections.
The Board members were very much in agreement that revisions were needed, and the consensus
was that they would be happy to support the City of La Porte in their efforts.
Please keep us informed and let us know what we can do to assist.
A~.' '-"'.
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#:nistrative Assistant &
District Election Judge
pc: Dr. John E. Sawyer, Superintendent of Schools
Board of Trus.tees
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La Porte, Texas 77571
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW ~
70, W. FAIR MONT PARKWAY .C.C ~f(lG
P.O. BOX 1216
LA PORTE, TEXAS 77572-1218
KNOX W. ASKINS TEL.EPHONE 261 471'1886
JOHN O. ARMSTRONG TEL.E:COPfER ,61 471-2047
CHARL.ES R. HU6ER. JR. Ca.v..\
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TEXAS 150...RO 0' t..EGAL. S'-CCtA\..lz",nON 8p.dc. u..p ~~ Cc.. ~-<. ~..~~ po.c-k~
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June 22, 1999 -to fY\......I.k... G-~ l\...~. l41~~ \ ,\q
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Mr. Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
City of La Porte
City Hall
La Porte, Texas
Re: City Council Re-DistrictingjCensus 2000
Dear Mr. Herrera:
You have asked me to furnish you a letter on the procedure to be
followed for City council re-districting following the federal
census which will be conducted in April, 2000, and, also on the
question of possibly reducing the number of polling places.
six City Councilpersons are elected from single member districts.
Article 2.01(b), "Formation of Districts II , of the Home Rule Charter
of the city of La Porte, provides that City Council shall divide
the city into six districts which are reasonably compact,
contiguous and of as nearly equal population as practicable.
Immediately following the publication of the 2000 federal census,
which I would anticipate will occur sometime during the year 2001,
City Council is required to conduct an investigation and determine
the population of the city and the population of each of the
districts from which district Councilpersons are to be elected.
Such determination shall be based upon the best available data,
including, but not limited to, the most recent federal census.
Council then passes an ordinance, which makes a final determin~tion
of the population.
After such determination by City Council, if the distribution of
population among the various. districts is determined by city
Council to be. materially unbalanced, the city Council shall
establish new boundaries for the election of district Council-
persons.
Following the 1980 and 1990 federal censuses, the city Council made
its determination, and then appointed a citizens committee to study
the matter, hold public meetings, receive public input, and
recommend to City Council, a plan for re-districting, again,
dividing the City into six districts which are "reasonably compact,
contiguous and of as nearly equal population as practicable".
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Robert T. Herrera
June 22, 1999
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Thereafter, the City Council holds a public hearing on the proposed
plan, and, when adopted by City Council, the new plan must be filed
with the Voting Rights Division of the u.s. Department of Justice,
for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
A full brief must be filed with the Justice Department, reflecting
the census; the population determination; the findings of the
City's citizens committee, together with the evidence upon which
the findings were based; and evidence of the opportunities which
were given for citizen participation in the proceedings.
Based on past experience, this is a complex procedure, and
hopefully can be put in place in time for the 2002 election of City
Councilpersons.
You have asked the related question of the possibility of reducing
the number of polling places. Presently, a district polling place
is open on election day and runoff election day, if necessary, in
each of the respective districts. Absentee voting for all
elections is conducted at City Hall. Due to historic low voter
turnout at some of the districts, and the difficulty in obtaining
the election judges and clerks required by state law at each
polling place, the question has been raised as to whether the
number of polling places might be reduced.
I would suggest that this proposition be presented to the city's
citizens committee for its consideration, and made a part of its
deliberations and recommendations to City Council. Should the
recommendation be made that districts be consolidated for election
purposes, the City would have to make a showing to the Justice
Department that such consolidation will not unduly impede or
inconvenience the ability of voters to exercise their right to
vote.
Finally, it is my recollection that in the past, the City has had
input in the planning stages of the federal census, encouraging
federal census officials to make reference to the boundary lines
for the six Council districts, in establishing its census tracts.
If this could be done, it would make the determination of existing
population as of the year 2000, more convenient.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
tz:;;~UlY ,
Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
city of La Porte
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City of La Porte Planning Department
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
December 11, 2001
TO: Martha Gillett, City Secretary
FROM: Brian Sterling, Engineering Technician
RE: District 6 - Partial Metes & Bounds Description
In response to your request for a partial metes & bounds description of the easternmost
portion of the reconfigured District 6, the following has been prepared describing the
boundary in question east from State Hwy. 146:
Beginning at a point of intersection of the projected centerline of West "H" Street and
the centerline of State Highway 146;
Thence in an easterly direction along the centerline of West "H" Street to its intersection
with the centerline of South 2nd Street;
Thence in a southerly direction along the centerline of South 2nd Street to its intersection
with the centerline of West "I" Street;
Thence in a westerly direction along the centerline of West "I" Street to its intersection
with the centerline of South 3rd Street;
Thence in a southerly direction along the centerline of South 3rd Street to its intersection
with the centerline of West Fairmont Parkw(;/y;
Thence in a westerly direction along the centerline of West Fairmont Parkway to its
intersection with the centerline of State Highway 146
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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
to years the entire Baymud area ,as was annexed by La Porte. The area that many years ago contained
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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 I
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
3,670 929 318 18 31 0 82 2,241
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District 4............... ..Population 5064 (-4.69%)
Represented by James Warren........... .431 North 4th 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 oflight 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
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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:
White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander Other Housing Units
2,611 1,312 %96 51 12 3 53 1,.911
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Councilperson Jerry Clarke.................. .931 South 3rd, 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 ofFairmont 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.
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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 , aa..is.~~orte4li8h
SchoQLcQfJ1pl~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
4,227 870 213 61 17 8 68 1,903
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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 a new
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. A new 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 1,271 129 111 1% % 70 1,%92
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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.
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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
4,237 916 223 51 29 I 74 1,903
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District I POPULATION -5,467 - (+2.90%)- (PRIOR TO REDlSTRICTING-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
I, 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 P()rte Municipal Airp<)rt, then west aloog Meaoow Plaoo, thenoo N()rth al()ng 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 Black Asian American Indian PacifiC Islander Other Housing Units
4,025 1,162 162 47 23 2 46 1,810
Total Population under new redistricting... ... ...... .5,467
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