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MINUTES OF THE
WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
JULY 21, 1986
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:05 P.M.
Members of Citv Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Betty Waters, Ed Matuszak, Lindsay Pfeiffer, B.
Don Skelton, Linda Westergren
Members of City Council Absent: Councilpersons John Lloyd,
Alton Porter, Deotis Gay
Members of Citv Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Richard
Hare, City Attorney Knox Askins, Assistant City Secretary Gwen
Vann, Director of Parks and Recreation Stan Sherwood, Director
of Community Development John Joerns, Fire Chief Joe Sease
Others Present: Mr. and Mrs. J. Holloway; Decker McKim and Al
Ward, McKim Realty; Melissa Lestarjette, Bayshore Sun; 5
citizens
2. Discuss and consider proposed revisions of administration and
consulting contract with James Benefits.
The Mayor announced. that this item would be postponed due to
the James Benefits representative being unable to be present
because of airline schedule problems.
3. Presentation of management alternatives for Little Cedar Bayou
Golf Course.
Director of Parks and Recreation Stan She
David Nivens of the City of Ft. Worth was
but had also had scheduling conflicts and
present. Mr. Sherwood then asked that he
for proposals for golf course management.
by Council for him to do this.
rwood reported that
scheduled to appear,
could not be
be allowed to go out
Support was given
4. Discuss and consider resolution authorizing administration to
make application for funds available through Texas Parks and
Wildlife.
Minutes, Workshop and
La Porte City Council
July 21, 1986, Page 2
Special Called Meeting
The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 86-22 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS DESIGNATING
CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTING FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS
PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING
IN THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 1965;
CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, IS ELIGIBLE TO
RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH PROGRAM.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve Resolution
86-22 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Matuszak. The motion carried, 6 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
5. Discuss and consider water extension serving Block 143, Lots
through 8 and Block 144, Lots 17 through 32 as requested by
J. L. and Barbara Holloway.
After presentations by Director of Community Development John
Joerns and McKim Realty representative Al Ward, it was
recommended by the Mayor that since the request is a deviation
from City utility extension policies, other avenues be
investigated to assist the Holloways in being able to open
their business; he asked that figures and recommendations be
brought back to Council.
6. Discuss and consider administration and interpretation of
personnel rules related to compensation and absence.
The City Attorney read Resolution 86-23, which reaffirms the
responsibilities of the City Manager to develop, administer
and interpret personnel policies and procedures as they apply
to all departments and employees.
Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to ap. r
Resolution 86-2~ as read by the City Attorney. Second by
Councilperson Westergren. The motion carried, 6 ayes and 0
nays.
Minutes, Workshop and Special Called Meeting
La Porte City Council
July 21, 1986, Page 3
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
7. The tax presentation due to be presented was not held due to
the City Manager's absence.
The emergency addendum was then addressed by Council.
1. Consider declaring an emergency and ratifying expenditure
for emergency repairs to Sylvan Beach Pavilion for damages due
to vandalism.
Motion was made by Councilperson Waters to declare an
emergency due to Sylvan Beach vandalism and ratifv
expenditures in the amount of $8,000. Second by Councilperson
[destergren. The motion carried, 6 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Council authorized John Joerns to accept a quote for a price
to cut away the deck leading to the pavilion, thus reducing
the accessibility into the building. The quote was less than
the $3,000 which would require going out for bids.
2. Consider posting reward for information leading to the
arrest and conviction of party or parties responsible for
destruction of property at Sylvan Beach Pavilion.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to offer a $1,000
reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of
party or parties responsible for destruction of property at
Svlvan Beach Pavilion. Second by Councilperson Westergren.
The motion failed, 2 ayes and 4 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton and Westergren
Nays: Councilpersons Waters, Matuszak, Pfeiffer and Mayor
Malone
Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to offer a $500
reward. Second by Councilperson Waters. The motion carried,
6 ayes and 0 nays.
Minutes, Workshop and
La Porte City Council
July 21, 1986, Page 4
U
Special Called Meeting
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
8. Council adjourned into executive session on Personnel to
discuss qualifications for the City Manager position and the
emergency executive session item on Legal matters to consult
with the City Attorney regarding vandalism at Sylvan Beach
Pavilion, at 7:40 P.M., and returned to the Council table at
8:12 P.M.
9. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:12 P.M.
Respectfull~/y~submitted:
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Gwen Vann, Assistant City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
28th day of July, 1986
Norman L. Malone, Ma o
RESOLUTION N0. 86-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTING
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS
PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN
THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 1965; CERTIFYING THAT THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has passed the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578), authorizing the Secretary of
the Interior to provide financial assistance to states, and political sub-
division thereof, for outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has adopted Article 6081r, V.A.C.S., for the
purpose of allowing the State of Texas, and its political subdivision, to
participate in the Federal program established under said Public Law 88-578, or
such other programs as are hereinafter established by the Federal Government;
and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte is fully eligible to receive assistance under
this Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte is desirous of authorizing
its administrative staff to represent and act for the City in dealing with the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department concerning this Program; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby certifies
that the City of La Porte is eligible to receive assistance under Public 88-578;
as augmented by Article 6081r, V.A.C.S.
Section 2: That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs its
City Manager to represent and act for the City of La Porte in dealing with the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the purpose of this Program. The
City Manager is hereby officially designated as the City's representative in
this regard.
Section 3: The City Council hereby designates its Finance Officer as the
official authorized to serve as the City's fiscal officer to receive Federal
funds for purposes of this Program.
Section 4: The City Council hereby specifically authorizes the City officials
herein designated to make application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
concerning the tracts of land to be known as Little Cedar Bayou Park in the City
of La Porte for use as a park site. That Little Cedar Bayou Park is hereby
dedicated for public outdoor recreation purposes.
PASSED and approved by the City Council of the City if La Porte, this the
21st day of July, 1986.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
July 14, 1986
T0: Jack Owen, City Manager
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THRU: John Joerns, Director of omm nity Development
FROM: Bob Speake, City Enginee
SUBJECT: Proposed Water Line Extension To
Lots 1-8 of Block 143 and
Lots 17-32 of Block 144
SYNOPSIS
The owners of the above referenced property have asked the City to
extend water service to their property to serve a proposed plant
nursery. They request City cost participation in the project as an
exception to standard utility extension policy. No development plan
for the property has been submitted to the City. The minimum size
main is 8" and routes are available from the north and the west at a
cost of $23,000 to $27,000. Staff recommends no City cost
participation in the project and no reduction in the minimum allowable
size of water main.
BACKGROUND
1. Informal discussions with Mr. Al Ward, representing Decker McKim
Realtors, resulted in letters from the owners June 12 and July 3
(See Exhibits A and B) requesting water service to their property
with City participation. No participation formula has yet been
proposed by the applicants.
2. Standard City utility extension policies require that the
developer fund the entire cost of a minimum size fire main, with
some reimbursement via future collections of front-foot fees (See
Exhibit C).
3. The minimum size fire main to serve this proposed commercial
development is 8" (See Exhibit D).
4. This property can be served via an extension from existing water
mains located in the right of ways of North 16th, B, or 8th
Streets or Fairmont Parkway. (See Exhibit E)
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IOM, Block 143/144 WL Ext, Page 2
5. Other than the letters submitted by the applicants (Exhibits A and
B), staff has little knowledge of the development plan for the
property. Development issues not yet settled are:
A. The required Development Site Plan and Building Plans have not
yet been submitted.
B. How the developer plans to gain vehicular access to the
property is not yet clear.
C. Developer plans for sanitary sewage disposal via port-a-can are
questionable.
D. The developer plans to place a small portable office building
on the property, which is in the 100 year flood plain. City
Ordinance 1452 requires that first floors of all
non-residential buildings therein be elevated at or above (or
flood proofed below) the base flood elevation of 17 feet.
Property elevations shown on City topo maps appear to range
from 15 to 17 feet.
E. The City and Harris County Flood Control District plan major
channel improvements to Little Cedar Bayou which crosses this
property. New channel right-of-way requirements have not yet
been established.
F. Little Cedar Bayou has also been designated a conservation area
in the city's official Parks and Recreation Map.
G. The western half of the property is currently zoned
"Residential 2"; the eastern half is zoned "Commercial".
H. Other development issues may surface as a part of site plan
review.
6. The Water and Wastewater Improvement Account had an un-encumbered
balance of $62,856.50 for water improvements at June 30, 1986.
ANALYSIS
1. Staff has determined that the most cost effective means of serving
this property is via a route from 16th Street down the north "F"
Street right-of-way about 1700 feet at a cost of about $23,000.
This route (with future laterals) will serve about 140 acres of
vacant land designated for low to mid-density residential usage in
the Comprehensive Plan. (See Exhibits E and F).
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IOM, Block 143/144 WL Ext, Page 3
2. An alternative means of serving this property is via an 8" main
from North "B" Street down the west side of the SH 146
right-of-way at a cost of about $27,000. This 2200 foot route
will serve three blocks of now vacant commercial property fronting
on SH 146. (See Exhibits E and F)
3. City policies require private developers to completely fund
development of their property, including bringing off-site
utilities to their projects. In examining this request, staff
took the position that this policy also enables the City to
concentrate its publically-funded resources in areas where:
A. Existing infrastructure needs upgrading;
B. New infrastructure contemplated in the Comprehensive Plan is
planned; or
C. Clearly-defined growth patterns exist.
CONCLUSION
As well as being a clear deviation from existing policies, this
project does not appear to satisfy any of the above criteria for City
cost participation.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council should mot allocate funds for City participation in this
project above and beyond existing policies, nor permit the
installation of a water main less than 8" in diameter.
EXHIBITS
A - June 12 owner letter
B - July 3 owner letter
C - City Utility Extension Policy
D - Extract from City Fire Code
E - Water line extension route map
F - Cost estimates
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EXHIBIT F
Cost Estimates
Alternative I (from 16th St.)
8" water line PVC C-900 1700 L.F. @ $10.18/ft. $17,300.00
8" tapping sleeve w/valve 1,400.00
8" gate valve w/box 1,000.00
8" blow off valve 500.00
Fire hydrant assembly 800.00
Cut and cover approx. 100' @ $20.00/ft. 2,000.00
$23,000.00
Alternative II (from North "B" St.)
8" water line PVC C-900 2200 L.F. @ $10.18/ft. $22,400.00
8" tapping sleeve w/valve 1,400.00
8" gate valve w/box 1,000.00
8" blow off valve 500.00
Fire hydrant assembly 900.00
Cut and cover approx. 40' @ $20.00/ft. 800.00
$27,000.00
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June 12, 1986
City of La Porte
P,Oo Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Sirse
The purpose of this letter is to request the City of La Porte to
make available City water to Lots 1 through 4, Block 143 and Lots
17 through 32, Block 144, Town of La Porte,
As you may be aware, the Greenhouse Nursery located on West Main
Street will cease operations in July of 19860 We feel the City
of La Porte needs a plant nursery and desire to develop one on
the above mentioned property, Our being able to put a similar
business in the City of La Porte would help to offset the loss of
tax monies paid to the city by the Greenhouse,
We have been residents of the City of'La Porte for 25 years and
in the landscaping and lawn care business in the La Porte area
for the past 19 years, We feel our business would be an asset to
the citizens and to the City of La Porte and further feel that
utility extensions by the City to this property would definitely
enhance the development of the property on the west side of
Highway 146 between Fairmont Parkway and Main Streeto
We appreciate your consideration and would appreciate hearing
from you as soon as possible,
Very truly yours,
S
James L, Holloway
Barbara N, Holloways ~~
EXHIBIT A
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July 3, 186
Ibiembers of the City Council
City of La Porte
P,Oo Box 1].15
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Sirso
Tile have investigated the City standard utility extension policy
in regard to our intention to develop Lots 1 through 8, in Block
143 and Lots 17 through 32, in Block 144, Town of La Porte,
Conformity to the City's current standards Hake the development
of the above mentioned property, for a plant nursery, unfeasible
economicallyr therefore, we are requesting participation by the
City beyond the extent offered by the current ordinances
pertainirxg to utility extensionso
We hereby request to be put on the agenda ~Eor the next council
meeting, Thank you very Yrucha
Very t ruly yours ,
Deck e r mcI{im
James Lo Holloway Barbara Z`T, Holloway
EXHIBIT B
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• Existing City of La Porte Extension Policies
- Developer pays total cost for extension of mains and appurtenances
to serve the tract
- Main sized to adequately (for water including fire protection) serve
the proposed development
City mfr elect to participate in oversizing if funds are available
* If funds are not available the City still requests the developer
to fund and place the oversized line as planned for by the City
- Main is extended from the nearest adequate source to and through the
tract being developed
- Reimbursement potential to the developer extending the mains is limited
to the front foot fees collected (over a 10 year period) from owners of
property abutting the lines
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Note: There is presently no potential reimbursement from property owners
beyond the abutting frontage who obviously benefit from the initial
extension
Note: These policies are being reviewed and are subject to change pending
La Porte City Council action (3-5 months from August 15, 1983)
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(b) Where special processes of a hazardous nature or storage hazards aze to
be constructed or introduced onto the premises of any occupancy other than private
dwellings, they s:ial.t protected in accordance ~,rith adopted st~ ~ •rds herein as
applicable. \\
NOTE: Building owners and occupants should consult with appropriate state and
federal agencies for special requirements of those agencies for worker safety.
(c) All required water mains and fire Yrydrants located in La Porte shall be
installed as follows:
(1) Residential Areas-Hydrants shall be placed so that no structure is
over 500' from hydrant and installed on a 6" or larger approved water
main. Distance for hydrant placements shall be measured at curb line.
(2) Commercial and Industrial Areas- Hydrants shall_be placed so that no
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. A water main mzterials, placements and installation Hereof and
fire hydrant installation, together with water main sizing, shall be
approved by the La Porte Engineering Depaztrrent.
(4) All fire hydrant placements shall be approved by the La Porte Fire
Depaztment .
(5) If a required water main and/or hydrant is not a~:ailable, the builder
shall install said main or hydrant tinder prevailing rules and regulations
of the City of La Porte.
(6) The requirements of Subsection (c) of this section shall not be
retroactive prior to the effective date of this code revision.
(d) All buildings required by the Fire Code or Building Code to have a
sprinkler system for fire protection shall have a wet sprinkler system. The design
and installation of said system shall be as per N.F.P.A. 13 specifications.
A'OTE: In addition to the aforementioned requirements: 1,2,3,4,5 as follows
shall also be required.
(1) ASSEyBLY OCCUPANCIES
(a) All Class A assembly occupancies shall be totally sprinklered.
(b) When Class B assembly occupancies are located in a building above
the level of exit discharge, the building shall be totally sorinklered.
(c) When Class C assembly occupancies are located in a building two (2)
stories or more above the level of exit discharge, the building shall be
totally sprinklered. •
(2) BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
Business occupancies three (3) stories or more in height shall be totally
sprinklered.
(3) RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
(a) Hotels, motels, dormitories and lodging or rooming houses three (3)
stories or more in height with exterior means of egress shall be totally
sprinklered.
(a-1) Hotels, motels, dormitories or lodging or rooming houses two (2)
stories or more in height with interior means of egress shall be totally
sprinklered.
(b) Apaztsnent buildings three (3) stories or mere in height with exterior
means of egress shall be totally sprinklered.
(b-1) Apartment buildings two (2) stories or more in height with interior
means of egress shall be totally sprinklered.
(4) All buildings totally sprinklered shall have an electrically supervised
water flow alarm installed as per N.F.P.A. 72 C specifications to tray
nit an alarm to the Fire Department dispatch office.
(5) All sprinkler systcnts with twenty (20) or more sprinkler heads shall have
a Fire Department connection.
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In buildings with sprinkler systems that have four (4) sprinkler heads or less,
all applicable N.F.P.A. 13 specifications shall be satisfied exc•pt:
(1) The water supply may be furnished from the domest.;c water supply line
if said water supply is adequate to meet the sprinkler system requirements.
(2) The sprinkler system tap on said water supply line shall be made before
rate water m.:ter.
(?) ThP sprinkler syst{3n water supply line shall not have any intervening
valves er cer*tectinns,•excep+: fc>r an emergency sprinkler system shut-off
valve located outtiae the pr^tected area it an accessible location.
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RESOLUTION N0. 86-23
WHEREAS, it is the intent and desire of the City Council
of the City of La Porte to carry out the intent and purposes
of the City's published personnel policies in an equitable manner;
and
WHEREAS, the legislative intent of the policies is to pro-
vide for equitable personnel practices for all City employees;
and
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of La Porte empowers
City Council to set general policy thereby, directing the City
Manager to interpret and administer such policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte re-
affirms the legislative intent of the published personnel
policies.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
directs the City Manager to interpret and implement these
policies in a uniform and equitable manner, unless otherwise
directed by local ordinance, State or Federal statute.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of July, 1986.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney