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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-08 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Next Ord. 2001-2461 Next Res. 2001-20 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Clarke at 6:05 P.M. Members of City Council Present: Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Chuck Engelken, Howard Ebow, Peter Griffiths, Deotis Gay, Charlie Young and Jerry Clarke. Members of City Council Absent: Mayor Norman Malone and Alton Porter. Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager Robert T. Herrera, City Attorney Knox Askins, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Assistant Finance Director Mike Dolby, Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr, Public Works Director Steve Gillett, Emergency Services Director Joe Sease, Planning Director Doug Kneupper, Police Chief Richard Reff, Planning Coordinator Masood Malik, Engineer I Carlos Martinez, Court Clerk Amy Bird and Patrol Officer Tim Bird. Others Present: Reverend Bobby Worsham, Nick Barrera, Bill Scott, Sue Gail Kooken, Clarence Morgan, Amy Trabue, Dwayne Graham, Bernard Legrand, Lori Druckenbrodt, Joy Massenger, Mary Cummings, Mark Slaughter, Jack Howard, Bud Cummings, Larry Allen, Jim Adams, Gideon Jones, Nolan Allen, Dana Regina Burg, Walter Weaver, Ronda Lansford, Russel Lansford, Verna Oaks, Patricia Wright, Mike Mosteit, John Slovak, George Finch, Linda Kelley, Alton Meekins and Janice Meekens. 2. Reverend Bobby Worsham, Second Baptist Church, delivered the invocation. 3. Council considered approving minutes of the Regular Meeting and Special Called Meeting of La Porte City Council held December 11, 2000. Motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to approve the minutes of December 11, 2000. Second by Councilperson Ebow. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Gay, Young, and Clarke. Nays: None Abstain: None Page 2 -January 8, 2001 Council Minutes 4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL The following citizens addressed City Council. Lorie Druckenbrodt - 11315 N. H. Street, La Porte, Texas 77571 - Ms. Druckenbrodt informed City Council she is opposed to the extension of Farrington Boulevard. Chris Santiago - 10610 North P., La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Santiago informed the City Council he is opposed to the extension of Farrington Boulevard. Mark Slaughter - 9923 Belfast, La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Slaughter informed the City Council he is opposed to the extension of Farrington Boulevard. Bill Scott - 1802 Lomax School Rd., La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Scott informed the City Council he is opposed to the extension of Farrington Boulevard and provided handouts he believes conflict with the information provided by the consultant for the Comprehensive Plan Update. Clarence Morgan - 10415 N. Ave. H, La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Morgan informed City Council he is opposed to the extension of Farrington Boulevard. Nick Barrera - 9510 Carlow, La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Barrera informed City Council he is in favor of Mr. Gay being able to serve on the re-districting committee. Ray Garcia - 213 S. 17~', La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Garcia informed City Council he would like to have been notified the street and alley closing behind his property was on the agenda this evening. Even though City staff had visited him in person at his home he still wanted to be notified in writing. In addition, he also informed Council he was not pleased with the actions of Belle Exploration, Inc. in handling negotiations regarding house and property. Bernard Legrand - 3115 Layne Court, La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Legrand informed City Council he appreciated the efforts towards getting streetlights installed and heavy trash picked up in the Bayside Terrace area. In addition he requested City Council to consider the following items: Continue to support cleaning up Old 146. City Council Minutes -Page 3 Place awalking/bicycle trail down Old 146 for safety reasons. Take a more active role in opposing the Port of Houston. Gideon Jones - 10403 Quiet Hill, La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Jones informed City Council he is opposed to the extension of Farrington Boulevard. 5. The public hearing regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan update was called to order at 6:45 P.M. Planning Director Doug Kneupper gave staff review of the update. Public Input -Bill Scott - Mr. Scott informed City Council he is opposed to the Farrington Boulevard Extension and provided City Council with a handout. He asked member in the audience to stand if they were opposed to the extension of Farrington Boulevard. Several members of the audience stood in opposition of the extension. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was presented by Planning Director Doug Kneupper. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council adopt the Master Comprehensive Plan Update. The public hearing was adjourned at 6:50 P.M. 6. Council considered an ordinance to close, vacate, and abandon the alley in Block 752, Town of LaPorte (Ord. 2001-2461). The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2001-2461 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 752, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to table Ordinance 2000-2461. Second by Councilperson Engelken. The motion carried. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Gay, Young, and Clarke Nays: None Abstain: Council member Gay left the meeting at 7:10 P.M. • City Council Minutes -Page 4 7. Council considered an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Port of Houston for secondary fire suppression service (Ord. 2001-2462). The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2001-2462 - AN ORDINANCEAPPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, FOR PROVIDING SECONDARY FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to adopt Ordinance 2001-2462 as read by the City Attorney Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried. For: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Young and Clarke Against: Abstain: 8. Council considered an Ordinance appointing a re-districting committee and establishing its powers and duties (Ord. 2000-2460-A). The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2000-2460-A) - AN ORDINANCEAPPOINTING A RE-DISTRICTING COMMITTEE, AND ESTABLISHING ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Young to table Ordinance 2000-2460-A. Second by Councilperson Griffiths. The motion carried. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Young and Clarke Nays: Abstain: 9. Administrative Reports: City Manager Robert Herrera reminded Council of the Chamber of Commerce Installation Banquet to be held January 25, 2001. In addition, he reminded City Council of a meeting with Texas Department of Transportation being held at City Hall on 1/10/00 at 10:00 A.M. City Council Minutes -Page 5 10. The following Councilpersons brought items to Council's attention: Council members Young, Griffiths, Ebow, Engelken, Sutherland and Clarke. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION -PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND 551.084, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, - (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, CONFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEES DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION) There were no items to be considered in Executive Session. 12. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Due to no Executive Session there was no action taken. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:28 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: ~~~~~~~ Martha Gillett, Crty Secretary Passed and Approved on this the 22°d day of January, 2001 ~'lG%~ Norman Malone, Mavor RE~JEST FOR CITY COUNCIL A~ENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Januar 8 2001 Requested By: Dou Kneu e Department• Planni~ Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: 1. Recommendation Letter from Planning & Zoning Commission Dated 9-22-00 with Attached Report Dated 10.16-00: Comprehensive flan Update - City Council Review and Recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission 2. Memo from City Manager to City Council Dated 12-15-00 Amount Requested: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Comprehensive Plan Update has been prepared in 13 chapters: Chapter 1 -Introduction Chapter 2 -Community Vision Chapter 3 -Community Profile Chapter 4 -Land Use Chapter 5 -Transportation System Chapter 6 -Utility Infrastructure System Chapter 7 -Parks and Recreation Chapter 8 -Community Facilities and Services Chapter 9 -Residential Development Chapter 10 -Beautification and Conservation Chapter 11-Public Safety Chapter 12 -Redevelopment Strategy Chapter 13 -Implementation On October 16, 2000, staff and our Planning Consultant presented Chapters 1 through 6 to Council. It was suggested that Council forward comments and questions to the City Manager so that staff and our Planning Consultant could begin preparing a response. On November 6, 2000, staff and our Planning Consultant presented chapters 7 through 13 to Council. On December 15, 2000, the City Manager forwarded a memo to Council. This memo outlined a schedule for adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Update and also contained staff's responses. Although there was considerable public input throughout the preparation of this document, it has been the City's past practice to conduct a public hearing before adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Action Required by Council: Conduct a public hearing and receive citizen comments regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan Update. Approved for Citv Council Agenda Appropriation Source of lends: N/A Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Budgeted Item: _YES _NO Robert T. Herrera, City Manager Date • /~ ` A\ Q~ TEXAS September 22, 2000 City of La Porte Established 1892 Honorable Mayor Norman Malone and City Council City of La Porte Dear Mayor Malone: On September 21, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session and held a public hearing to receive further citizen input regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended City Council favorably consider approving the Final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update according to the attached report dated October 16, 2000: "Comprehensive Plan Update -City Council Review and Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission". Respectfully Submitted, Q~ Gc%%~~ Betty .Waters Planning and Zoning Commission, Chairperson P.O. Box 1115 • La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 • (281) 471-5020 • Staff Report October 16, 2000 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE CITY COUNCIL REVIEW _ AND RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING AND ZONING CONIlVIISSiON Introduction: The 2000 - 2020 La Porte Comprehensive Plan is nearing adoption. Citizens, staff planning consultants, the Steering Committee, and Planning and Zoning Commission have all played a part in developing this document. At this and future Council meetings, the planning consultants, staff, and P & Z will present the draft document for your consideration_ I3acl~round: The Comprehensive Plan Update was initiated with the Community Forum that was held at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion in October 1998. Citizens attending the Forum were asked to provide their thoughts and commends about La Porte. v A Steering Continittee was appointed by City Council that reviewed the list of comments generated from the Forum. With the help of a facilitator, the continents were divided into common themes. Staying with these themes or chapters, the Steering Committee prepared Coals and Objectives that addressed different areas of concern within the community. The city's planning consultant, Wilbur South Associates, took the goals and objectives prepared by the Steering Committee and began formulating the different chapters that make up the Comprehensive Plan. Each chapter contains Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Actions. As the planning consultant prepared chapters of the Plan, the Steering Committee would review the documerrts and make comunems. Additionally, the City's Executive Staff would review the chapters as they became available. The task of reviewing the chapters was completed by December, 1999. The consultant incorporated comments from the Steering Committee and city staff and submitted a second draft of the Plan by the end of February, 2000. The Planning and Zoning Commission began their fomral review of the document on March 9, 2fl80. Members of the Steering Committee were presern and provided comments to the Commission. Staff and the consultant were on-hand to present the following Chapters to the Commission. 1. Introduction 2. Commutity Vision 3. Community Profile 4. Lund Use Amer review of these chapters the Commission reconunended an additional Objective under Chapter 4, Land Use. The new Objective would be to • Comprehensive Plan Update 2000-2020 October 16, 2000 City Council Page 2 of 2 consider creating a large lot residential zoning district and provide the associated regulations. On March 16, 2000 the Commission reviewed two more Chapters: ~. Transportation 6. Utility Systems During review of Chapter 5, Transportation, the Commission heard testimony from City staff members Joe Sense, Richard Red Steve Gillett, and LPISD staff member 11ti1ce Clausen. After discussion, the Commission recommended m include as part of Figure 5.3, La Porte Thoroughfare Plan, the extension of Farrington to rTorth "Il" Street. The Commission did not recommend the extension of Farrington beyond `~i" Street. In addition, the Commission discussed the extension of Valleyview between "IT' and `~." Streets as another north bo south connector. The Commission did not recommend any changes or additions to Chapter fi, ~ Utility Infi~as>zucture System. 4n Apc~113, 2000 the Commission reviewed: 7. Parks and Recreation 8, Community Facilities and Services 9. Residential Development . I0. Beautification and Conservation The Comnssion did nat recommend any changes or additions to Chapter 7, Parks and Recreation For Chapter S, Community Facilities and Services, the Commission recommended the Unified Crime Report prepared by the Police Dept be included. The Commission did not recommend nay changes or additions to Chapter 9, Residential laevelopmeut or Chapter 10, Beautification and Conservation. C+n .May 24, 2000 the Commission finalized their review of the Comprehensive Plan by reviewing Chapters 11. Public Safety 12. Redevelopmen Sh~ategy 13. Implementation The Commission did not recommend any changes or additions to Cfiapter 1I, Public safety, Chapter 12, Redevelopment Strategy, or Chapter 13, Implementation. The Commission did however request that staff prepare a report that would identify projects from the 1984 Comprehensive Plan that had been completed as well as projects that carried over from the 1984 Plan. .. Comprehensive Plan Update 2000-2020 October 16, 2000 City Council Pale 3 of 3 • On the evening of June Z0, 2000 the City hosted an Open House at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion. The purpose of the event was to informally present the Comprehensive Plan to the citizcas and stakeholders of the community. Attendees were asked to provide specific written comments regarding any and all chapters of the Plan. The planning consulta~ have assembled the comments into a report that has previously been forwarded to you for your information. On Septmber 21, 2000 the Commission held a Public Hearing to receive citizen comments regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Although the Commission had reviewer! and commented on ail chapters of the Comprehensive Plan, the City's past practice has been to have the Commission host a Public Hearing regarding the Plan and then forward a recommendation to City Council. After hearing testimony from several citizens the Crnnmission recommended deleting the "H" Street Bridge over Big Island Slough and deleting the connection of "~' Sheet with Barbours Cut Blvd between Sens Road and i 6`~ Street. Both these items were part of the Thoroughfare Plan recommended by the Steering Conmzittee. r, • CITY OF LA PORTE ~~rt D tJ,~I/~' QJ~ r ~-ter r~~ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM December 15, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager S U B.1 ECT: Council Comments Regarding Comprehensive Plan Update Council workshopped the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update over. the course of two (2) workshops. It was agreed that after each workshop written comments would be given to staff for either response or clarification. To my knowledge Councilmember Sutherland was the only one to submit questions. Staff has prepared a response to those questions as an attachment to this memorandum. Staff would like to schedule a Public Hearing on the Update during the January 8, 2001, Council meeting. We are hopeful to make a presentation on the final product and to seek your approval at the January 22, 2001, City Council meeting. At that time Council will consider a resolution. adopting the Comprehensive Plan Update. RTH:gc cc: John Joerns Executive Staff Planning and Zoning Commission • COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE RESPONSE TO COUNCIL COMMENTS DECEMBER 15, 2000 Guy Sutherland Comments in Italics • 1 understand Bret Keast to say that Lomax School Road could become a 3 or 4 lane road. 1 would like the plan make a specific recommendation that it stays as is. His statement was in response to the more general question of what a collector street is. Although Bret may have made the 3 or 4 lane comment, he was trying to explain that improvements could be made to the road to make it more compatible with pedestrians, bicycles, etc. The recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission is to make a connection between .Farrington and H Street, but for Lomax School Road to remain as is. • There is confusion on whether TxDOT and FAA approves of a city street in the RPZ. This will not be clear until our City Attorney gives his opinion on this and he should only do it after personally discussing it with regulatory authorities. The City should avoid becoming. involved in a lawsuit over this. There is a letter from Knox Askins, City Attomey dated October 26, 2000 that clarifies this issue. FAA has knowledge of and approves of the location of the Farrington road extension. • We should rethink extending Valleyview between H and L Streets. Any location between Lomax Drive and the pipeline corridor would destroy property values of several homes, three of them new and expensive. The intent here is simply to provide additional north-south accessibility between H and L Streets. The location for this would ideally be close to Valleyview, but any practical location within this vicinity would serve the same purpose. There is no intent to destroy anyone's home to accomplish this. We would look for a suitable area in-between existing homes or seek an alternate route. Acquisition of a home or other improvements would be the last resort.. The Plan is demonstrating a need for north-south accessibility within this area. • Comprehensive Plan Update Response to Council Comments December 15, 2000 Page 2 • We should delete the recommendation that Farrington be extended to Lomax School Road to reflect the wishes of the 570 petition signers and the 100% of the attendees who testified against it at the public hearing called to solicit public opinion. Our Council must respect the wishes of its citizens. As it currently stands, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that a roadway connection be made between the north end of Farrington and the south end of Lomax School Road. This recommendation was made after hearing testimony from both proponents and opponents. At this time only City Council can amend the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. • It is implied that Fire Station 2 fights fires in Lomax where Station 3 is the primary server. Our volunteer firemen take exception to this slight to their ability and the plan should reflect their work accurately. We cannot find where this implication exists. The fact is, for a general alarm fire (structure fire), equipment will be dispatched from all stations to respond to any part of La Porte. Mike Boaze, Joe Sease, and I will schedule a meeting with the volunteer firemen who work out of the Lomax Station, to determine where they got this information. I will then take appropriate action to correct the injustice, which was done to them. • 1 am submitting a map with the Mayor's copy of this letter indicating street changes l think, are desirable and am listing them below for the rest of you. Please note: The following responses were prepared without benefit of the map submitted to the Mayor. • Robinson Road should be shown as a collector. The Plan does demonstrate the need for north-south accessibility in the area. A better location for a collector roadway would be along either the east or west side of the neighborhood. As it stands, the Plan indicates a collector to the east of the neighborhood, which has greater opportunity to provide a direct connection with the SH225 feeder road. • Comprehensive Plan. Update Response to Council Comments December 15, 2000 Page 3 • All other arterial /collector streets north of P Street should be omitted to give developers of these large tracts complete freedom in planning. The depiction of these future arterial roadways is not intended to be the absolute with regard to location. A future developer will still have freedom locating these arterials and working them into a planned development. These future arterials need to be a part of the Thoroughfare Plan so that existing and future staff, P&Z, and Council will know what elements need to be considered when future development proposals are submitted for review. If they are not shown on the Thoroughfare Plan, then the sections of the Development Ordinance that are designed to secure right-of-way and provide for Comprehensive Plan features no longer work. • Valleybrook extension to H Street could be used in place of the Farrington extension since it would be much less attractive to through traffic. Staff doesn't foresee any advantage to finishing Valleybrook to H Street as an alternate to Farrington. We believe the same level of through traffic would use either alternative. The Valleybrook extension would affect more residents and houses since the section from Spencer Hwy. to the neighborhood park is highly developed with numerous homes fronting the street with minimal front setbacks. • A collector road to Bay Colony should be shown. In a sense, Sunrise Rd. acts as a collector to Bay Colony and other neighborhoods in the area. Traffic is collected on Sunrise, then moves to Shoreacres Blvd. and then to South Broadway. The roads in the bayfront communities that deliver traffic to South Broadway are not shown due to the short lengths and small areas served. Collectors are generally'/Z mile to 2 miles in length. • The new collector streets to Little Cedar Bayou Park should be omitted due to terrain problems. The north-south roadway shown on the Plan is too close to 8"' Street to provide any real benefit. 8`h Street already functions as a collector and provides • Comprehensive Plan Update Response to Council Comments December 15, 2000 Page 4 adequate access into Little Cedar Bayou Park. Additionally, the length of this is only three blocks. Staff has no problem with deleting this roadway and showing . 8~' Street as a collector. The east-west roadway depicted in "M" Street was promoted at the steering committee level to provide easier access to Little Cedar Bayou Park for patrons from the bayfront communities. The east-west "M" corridor depends a lot on what and how the area develops. We are now acquiring additional property from J.E. Cook Estate through the delinquent tax process. The City's use of the property may have much to do with the final decision. If built, we will have to deal with the sewer plant, parking at the fitness center, a bridge, and drainage structures. As a concept, staff feels it is okay to leave, but may need to change over time. Additional items that staff feels may have been overlooked and that Council should consider for inclusion in the Thoroughfare Plan are: 1. Designate McCabe Road as an arterial roadway. 2. Designate collector streets on the west side of Bay Area Blvd. within PPG property (similar to that shown on the east side of Bay Area Blvd.). 3. Designate North "L" Street as a secondary arterial and North "H" Street as a collector. • "L" Street has an 80' right-of-way, while "H" Street has a 60' right-of- way. • "L" Street connects with Pasadena Blvd. in Deer Park, offering more continuous travel options. • The bridge over North "H" Street was eliminated. • "L" Street already serves a higher volume of traffic. r: City Council Review Comprehensive Plan Update October 16 Council Workshop Reviewed Chapters 1-6 November 6 Council Workshop Reviewed Chapters 7-13 Council meeting, Public Heazing, and direction to staff Target date: January 8, 2001 Public Hearing Notice (December 22, 2000) or December 24, 2000 Council consider Resolution adopting Comprehensive Plan Update Target date: January 8, 2001 or January 22, 2001 _ Council comments, questions, clarifications, etc. forwarded to City Manager's office All comments received and any responses/clarifications packaged and forwarded to Council December 15, 2000 ~ ~ REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Januar 8 2001 Requested By: Dou Kneu er Department: Planning Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: 1. Ordinance with Exhibit "A" 2. Alley Closing Agreement with Exhibit "A" 3. Alley Closing Map (depicting area without owner's consent and adjacent zoning) Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: _YES ENO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Alton Ogden of Belle Exploration, Inc. has petitioned the City to vacate, abandon and close the alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte. The purpose of his request is to facilitate the expansion of the business at 200 South 16~` Street. In its review, the Public Works Department has determined that a 2" waterline in the alley selves four (4) individual water customers within the block. Additionally, the northernmost 150 feet of the alley serves as an access drive to the residence at 213 S. 17~' Street. As a result of the need to relocate these services prior to closing the alley, the applicant has executed an Alley Closing Agreement with the City. The agreement stipulates that the applicant shall be solely responsible for funding the relocation of the access drive and the 2" waterline as well as all related tap and meter fees plus all plumbing reconnections necessary to fully restore utility service to each occupant of the block. The City's franchised utility companies have received notification of the closing application and have responded to the applicant's request. Reliant Energy maintains an existing gas line in the northemmosl portion of alley for which a utility easement has been executed and will become effective upon passage and approval of this ordinance. Southwestern Bell and Time Warner Communications have each provided letters of no objection to the request. The closing request at issue is not typical of similar requests involving multiple owners. This is because the owner of Lots 5 & 6 (Mr. Remigio Garcia) has not given written consent to the closing. Even though the City has encouraged a consensus between the two parties, no agreement has been reached. Although our normal practice is to secure consent of all property owners, the City Attorney has confirmed that City Council may unilaterally close this section of the alley without owner's consent. The attached ordinance, as prepared, will close the entire alley allowing the residual 8' x 50' strip, adjacent to Lots 5 & 6 to revert to the adjacent landowner, Mr. Garcia. In doing so, no monetary compensation will be received but the City may avoid many future issues such as access to and maintenance of the residual strip of public property. In accordance with Ordinance No. 98-2225, Staff has arranged for an independent appraisal to be conducted for the alley in question. As a result, the fair market value has been assessed at $1.18 per square foot for a total of $7,080.00 (based on compensation for 6,000 sq. ft.). The applicant has subsequently made payment to the City of 75% of the appraised value ($5,310.00) as per the ordinance. The final sum paid by the applicant does not include the 400 square feet of alley adjacent to Lots 5 & 6, Mr. Garcia. Recommendation• Staff recommends closing, vacating, and abandoning of the alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte as per terms & conditions of Alley Closing Agreement (Exhibit "A") attached. -- Action Required by Council: Consider approval of an ordinance to close, vacate, and abandon the alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte. Approved for Citv Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera, City Manager Date O~iDINANCE NO.2001- ~~~~ l/di AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDON~TG AND CLOSING TAE ALLEY IN BLOCK 752, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HAI~tIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING CbMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEE~'INGS LAW; AND PR~VII~ING AN EFFECTIVE DA'L'E HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been requested by the record owners of all of the property abutting the hereinafter described alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; save and except the record owners of Lots 5 & 6, Block 752, Town of La Porte, to vacate, abandon, and permanently close the alley of Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; and WI~REAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine, and declare that the hereinafter described alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Hams County, Texas, is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street, or alley, and the closing of hereinafter described alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is for the protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the hereinafter described alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its home rule charter and Chapter 253, Section 253.001, Texas Local Government Code, the hereinafter described portion of the alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned, and closed by the City of La Porte, to wit: Ordinance No. 2000- 2 All of the alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, lying within and situated between Lots 1-16 and Lots 17 - 32, as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made part hereof. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered, and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves, and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. The City of La Porte hereby retains all rights of easement to and through the alley of Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas in order to facilitate terms of Alley Closing Agreement executed between City of La Porte and Alton Ogden, dated day of , 2000. Upon satisfaction of • the terms of said alley closing agreement, City shall release said easement. • Ordinance No. 2000- PASSED AND APPROVED, THIS 8th DAY OF JANUARY, 2001. CITY OF LA PORTE ATTEST: Martha Gillett, City Secretary APPROVED: C~ 3 ~ ,~~ By: ~` ~~ Norman L. Malone, Mayor Knox W. Askins, City Attorney DEC-28-2000 THU 0102 PM . FAX N0. • P. 02 ALLEY CI.~SIN~ AGREEMEI~'~' 'til ~ STATE OF TEXAS: CUXINTY OF liAlttktlS: This agrt, made this o~~ day of ~CG>eM ~6!': 2Ug0, by and botween the City of I,~~t Pas1e. itcrcin called "City', acting harcin tltrwtgh its City Manager and Alton Ugdert, an individustl, of Natchez, Mississippi, horcinafter called "Owner". W I'CNESSETI~ I. All references to "All+cy Closing" betcuttder shalt, for the purpq"+cs oCthis agt~mcnt, refer to vrtc~tittg, abandoning stud Closing a portion of the alley in alaclc'752, Town of La Poric, Harris Co~u>ty, Texas (Rc: CI.P Project Na SAC-2000-01 & CLP Qrdinancc Na , l~ 2. ©vmer is tlio owvner of ccrtairt property in tlx: City of La Poric, Harris County, Texas, identi6txl as t:,ota 1 through 4, 7 sad 8, sad Z4 through 32, Black 752, Town of Ia Porte, Harris County, TCtaS. 3. Owners along with certain other adjaccat property owners hits pcdtiorttxl City to vacate, atrtndon smd close tlto alley of Block 752, Tcnvn of I.a Porte, Hams County, Texas. A. As a corYdidon of passage and s~pprovai of an ordinance vacating, abaruiortirr-g and closing a portion oC said a11ey, Owner shall be rc8poneible for um followiog: • Owner shall provide 51,03a.W to City for We aoussr~ion of a paved stca`.ss drive to serve the residence of 213 South 17°i Strax as shown on Exhibit "A" attaclud hereto. • Owner shall provide 52,616.3'1 to City for thw relocation of a 2" diameter watCsiinc and Eons existing water nictcrs from iho.~lloy aCBlock 73Z as shown on kalu'bit "A" aitachod hereto. • Upon tompIciion of walorlinc and water ntctar relocations, Owttcr shall have Gt) days to provide for the fall and COntpleUe recontuxtion and reslACation of water service (irr ae~rordaucc with current City codes) to each of the Four (4) current utility atstomars within the block. S. City will inspcxl and approve at! work corrductcd tuttder the terms of this 9grcancni for compliance with cunCrlt City codes. G. {?wncrs ntay not take possession of 811Cy mitil all terms of this Cmcni havo been mot, ~~L -zs-~~ao TNU a ~ : C? Pc~ • FAX uo.~ r• iN WITPi~SS 1Nii~IiFUF, the FariicS t~o lhc3i; IAtG3c`,11tSh~i'e t~X~Ct)?~~ t~t1fi;~~f~FLf;C', 3( Id'+ 5L`vGT~ c~ntcrparts, each of which shall bC dec~ncr~ ~ original, In the year and day first mC-~tioned above. i,SC;Di) ATTEST: SY, .. {City= Secr~trtry of ~~ Porto) .. ... {~~~ - .. . h1c$x Or ~CCrCt,"~ty Ol Cioi~10 A11~ 'S~e":~S1ti'1.;!!kT~:E'1't~c f''~tAy'd ~ !t`!1C r~~ 4~i RJri~7it:.o`t~~i~a Lt`.;'t :i .~i.t1.i~ t~, ,?~jQ7 RD~~`~ Tti"t) SiEC~1.1. P30i~R`d 5€RVlCE CITY flF Let PflR'TI.1 13Y: TITLE: ~Y` Alt APPR4'VED AS TO FORM: ,,.C~.~,-d~--~ t'.'ity Attorney ~. a~ SAC-2000-01 EXHIBIT "A" (ALLEY CLOSING AGREEMENT) E~ISTIDIG lv" WATERLIPIE W. ~~~~~ ST. 12 THOMAS & KAREN WALKER 13 14 15 32 23 22 THOMAS & KAREN WALKER 21 (228 S. 16th ST.) 20 19 I- tJ7 F-- t0 N.T.S. IMPROVEMENTS I16 'li ~ L 1 O PROP. 2" Y~.TERLINE EXT. (COST EST. 51,880.37) O PROP. 3/4" TAP 6 METER (COST 5184.00) - W, °B° ST. C PROPOSED 3/4" METER - -~ O (COST = 5184.00) PROP. 3/4" TAP & METER LEGEND (COST = 5184.00) ExZST RELIANT GA3 LINE (EASEMENT EXHCUTHD) PROP. 3/4" METER sxxsTlNC wATERLINs O (COST = 5184.00) O fiXISTING WATER MSCER PROPOSED WATERLINE PROP. ACCESS DRIVE ^ PROPOSED wATEA METER 6 (COST EST. = 51,032.00)- i SAC-2000-01 • EXHIBIT "A" (ALLEY CLOSING AGREEMENT) EXISTING 16" WATERLINE W . ~~ ~~ ST. z H 0.' w Q N 0 w a o°c a 32' I- n ,-a (!') IMPROVEMENTS 1 PROP. 2" T~ITERLINE EXT. (COST EST. _ $1,880.37) 2 PROP. 3/4" TAP & METER (COST = $189.00) O PROPOSED 3/4" METER (COST = $184.00) PROP. 3/4" TAP & METER (COST = 5184.00) O PROP. 3/4" METER (COST = $184.00) 6 PROP. ACCESS DRIVE (COST EST. _ $1,032.00) 32 31 30 G c 29 - BELLE EXPLORATION ° 28 (200 S. 16th ST.) I E G J 27 F G 26 ~ 5 H 24 l0 3 23 ~ 22 m THOMAS & KAREN WALKER ;; 21 (228 S. 16th ST.) W 20 19 W.~~B..ST.[____ --~ LEGEND EXIST RELIANT GAS LINE (fiASENENT E7SECUTED) EXISTING WATERLINE p EXISTING WATER M5fER PROPOSED WATERLINE ~ PROPOSED WATER METER ~~ N.T.S. l 2 BELLE EXPLORATION 3 4 7 BELLE EXPLORATION 8 9 10 F 11 a 3 12 X THOMAS & KAREN WALKER W 13 14 15 16 ALLEY CLOSING MAP (depicting area without owner's consent & adjacent zoning) PROPOSED CLOSING (6000 SQ. FT.) W . "A" ST. 16' F- U') 2 .~ 1 ----- ----~ 2 BELLE EXPLORATION 3 4 5 REMIGIO GARCIA (213 S. 17th ST.) 6 7 BELLE EXPLORATION 8 9 10 11 12 THOMAS & KAREN WALKER 13 14 15 16 32 31 30 29 BELLE EXf~LORATION ~ 28 (200 S. ;l.6th ST.) (n 27 ~ 2 5 24 23 ~ ' -- RESIDUAL STRIP 22 (400 SQ. FT.) -- NO CONSENT RECEIVED 21 THOMAS & Kl~REN WALKER 20 (228 S. 16th ST.) 19 1 18 ERNESTINc G_ARCIA_ _ (232 S. 16th ST.) 17 W . ~~ B.. ST. NOTE BLOCK 752 IS ZONE LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ALLEY CLOSING MAP N.T.S. PROPOSED CLOSING (6400 SQ. FT.) W . "A" ST. 16' F-- 1 2 BELLE EXPLORATION 3 4 5 REMIGIO GARCIA (213 S. 17th ST.) 6 7 BELLE EXPLORATION 8 9 10 11 12 THOMAS & K~`.REN WALKER 13 14 15 16 • 32 31 30 29 BELLE EX-~LORATION 28 (200 S. 16th ST.) 27 26 24 23 22 THOMAS & K/'.REN WALKER 21 (228 S. 16th ST.) 20 19 18 ERNESTINr GARCIA _ (232 S 16th ST.) 17 W . ~~ g.. ST. N.T.S. F- 2 ~-- ~O rl (n SAC-2000-01 EXHIBIT "A" ALLEY CLOSING AGREEMENT REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 01/08/2001 Requested By: J. L. Sease 7~__ Department: Fire Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Copv of Contract Exhibits: Copv of Ordinance Exhibits: Aunropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City has negotiated a new contract with the Port of Houston for secondary fire suppression service to the Barbours Cut Terminal for a period of one year. The one year contract, effective 10/01/2000, is to bring the renewal in line with other Fire/EMS contracts at the end of this year. The contract is for $24,669.96 annually or $2,055.83 monthly. Attached is an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Port of Houston. The existing contract is for $600.00 monthly. Action Required by Council: Approve an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Port of Houston for secondary fire suppression service. Approved for Citv Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera, City Manager Date • ORDINANCE NO. 2 0 O l- ~, ~(p~. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA FORTE AND THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, FOR PROVIDING SECONDARY FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES; HARING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA FORTE: Section i. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. ORDINANCE NO. 2001-~~~'~ PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of January, 2001. PAGE 2 CITY OF LA PORTE ~~~~ By. C Norman L. Malone Mayor ATTEST: ~ (~. ,,~,c~C Ma tha A. Gillett City Secretary APPROV D: ~i(/ i Knox W. Askins City Attorney `. • O~ AO /L ~, 'p~ ~: v / ,: L' 7'EXAr~' / July 28, 2000 Mr. Ted Walters Director of Protection Services Port of Houston Authority P. O. Box 2562 Houston, Texas 77252-2562 City of La Porte Established 1892 Reference: Ambulance Services Contract Dear Mr. Walter: Thank you for meeting with my staff member and me on July 27, 2000, to discuss the Emergency Medical Services and Fire Protection contracts with the City of La Porte. We will research the areas of concern you have with the contracts, and hopefully we can reach an agreeable solution. Additionally, we appreciate the Port of Houston Authority agreeing to pay the new --_ contract amount during this review period, considering there has not been an increa~~r services provided, since 1987. The monthly fee for ambulance service is $1,904.75 , ~ . ;~__ Y ,. Again, thank you for your efforts and considerations for the successful completion of this contract. Sincerely, Robert T. Herrera City Manager City of La Porte RTH:fz c. Joe Sease Cynthia Alexander - P.O. Pox 1115 La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 (281) X71-5U2U - PURCHASE ORDER PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY . P.O. BOX 2562 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77252 ~~\ PHONgE (713) 670-2460 n ~~~DC~ ~• 1~ 1558 TO PAGE x001 52379-000 Re~isio~ ORDER DATE 01/2?/O1 '.• .. .e• PURCHASE ORDER NUAIIBER FREIGHT r~re}•'"~'~a pROTC Invoia:a by mail CITt OF LA FORTE SHIP TO pgA pROTECTICtN SERVICES DIV. ATTN: CASH MANAGEh4ENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING P. O. BOX 1115 lil EAST 7~OOF NORTH (EXIT 29) LA FORTE TX 77572-1115 HOU5TON TX 77029 BUYER 713 670-2960 ATTN: ~.urtis Rosy ITEM QUANTITY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL xx*xxxxxtxxxx*xxx Deliver - 01/22,/01 **xx:*::*xxxxxxxx* **** unless otherwise specified by line item *'** Purchase Order Currency: United States Dollars EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000 THRU sEPTEr~E~R`,~~o 2001 PA~:~sz~w3~oNTgt,Y y~?''o` 00 A,U-THaRITYC.BrU~IlAR!'~ " UTES~Q00-1016-31 r_yP~FYI~EiNO. 20 0~039~,6 ~~ 1 30, 000.0000 EA~•~EIR'E:;FIGHTING>~ `~.~ ~~ 1.0000 ,,,v` ~3ETV I CES ~ ~ ,~ ~~THE FOR~,~OF~.-SOUSTON At'J,STS40`~~IZ,'~'S y~ ~ IYT BARBIYRS~~i'~~ -'~tI2, JAL 'PIER ~~ COPE A')JL~_~+ERM3~~~~G.t3AID I !I G~J 4F .~.~ ~ATTA ~ ~ CC3lJTRA~s ~ ~~~ } ~ 3` :: ~ `~. ~-.1f ,~ Purch3sE Of~,dar'y..-Totals` , f; - '`' ~9 -~;- Froduct T~~1: ~ YryYY'"„ t iVh~ T`~~ 1'~•Amc~urt: ~,~~ ,~ tklnd~'af.~pu'~r4ch~3~ OZd~i'~8~~ 4-000 ~®NIA~RI~iItldG C71~DE~ ®RIGINA~.~ FAXED ®N JAN 2 ~ 2001 OF _ CONDITIONS ON BACK ARE A PART OF THIS AGREEMENT ORIGINAL 30,000.00 30,000.00 .30,000.00 DIRECTOR FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET THIS OBLIGATION WHEN DUE COUNTY AUDITOR 8 . • • 2000-0346 CONTRACT THE STATE OF TEXAS § § KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF HARRIS § This Agreement made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LA PORTS, a municipal corporation of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter referred. to as "LA PORTS" AND THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, a body politic of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "PORT", WLTNESETH: WHEREAS, PORT is in need of certain governmental services for the benefit of the people and property at its Barbour's Cut Terminal; and WHEREAS, LA PORTS is able and willing to provide said governmental services to PORT, upon the terms and, conditions, and covenants herein contained: NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by the Interlocal Cooperation Act Texas Government Code, Section 791.002 et seq. and in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and benefits to both parties, it is hereby agreements, and benefits to both parties, it is hereby agreed as follows: A. GENERAL PROVISIONS I. For and during the year beginning on the 1~ day of October, 2000, and ending on the 30`" day of September 2001, LA PORTS agrees to furnish to the PORT the secondary fire suppression services hereinafter more described. This agreement shall remain in effect for a one year period, unless cancelled by either party hereto giving ninety (90) days written notice to the other party hereto. 3 II. For and in consideration of the governmental services to be provided by LA PORTE, to PORT, PORT agrees to pay LA PORTE the monthly sum of Two Thousand Fifty Five Dollars, and Eighty Three Cents, $2055.83. Such charges to be paid in full by PORT to LA PORTE, on or before the tenth day of the month following the month in which such services were rendered. III. PORT shall provide primary fire suppression service, which routinely includes calls for fires involving vehicle brakes, trash, debris, grass, etc. and attending Life Flight responses. LA PORTE agrees to provide secondary fire suppression services for structural. fires, rescue calls beyond the capability of the PORT, and catastrophic events within PORT'S Barbour's Cut Terminal, (but not including on-board vessel fires), for the term of this agreement, upon the terms and conditions herein contained, when, in the judgment of PORT employees, such service is necessary to deal with a specific emergency. IV. LA PORTE will respond to PORT'S request for secondary fire suppression services and such services wi116e adequate (meaning reasonable protection, considering available personnel and equipment of LA PORTE's Fire Department). V. -During the term of this contract, PORT agrees to authorize LA PORTE duly authorized officers the right to inspect or tour property within PORT'S Barbour's Cut Terminal during normal work hours (8:OOam and 6:OOpm) with a member of PORT's management or marine operations present. Additionally, during calls for assistance, LA PORTE will be provided safe operation areas on PORT property that include but are not limited to, closure of roadways, trucks, cranes, tractors, etc. for the protection of LA PORTE'S personnel and equipment. This will be coordinated with the PHA On-Scene Commander. Vi. LA PORTS agrees to operate the fire trucks and provide the fire suppression services in accordance with the requirements of the State and Federal law and applicable municipal or county ordinances. VII. During the term of this contract and any extension thereof, LA PORTS shalt purchase and keep in full force and effect, public liability insurance on the Fire Trucks, with at least maximum limits of $100,000.00) for each single occurrence for injury to or destruction of property; ($100,000.00) for each person; ($300,000.00) for each single occurrence for bodily injury or death; and uninsured and under-insured motorists coverage providing at least ($100,000.00) for each person, and ($300,000.00) for each single occurrence for bodily injury or death. Notwithstanding the foregoing, LA PORTS shall not be required to obtain insurance in excess of liability limits established in the Texas Tort Claims Act, Section 101.001 et seq. or of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, in cases where said Act is applicable. The City shall file certificates of insurance coverage with the PORT during the terms of this Contract and any extension thereof. On all said insurance policies, PORT shall be named as an additional insured. VIII. Either the PORT or LA PORTS may cancel this Contract, without. cause; after giving at least ninety (90) days written notice to the non-canceling party. Such notice shall be sent by LA PORTS to the PORT at P. O. Box -2562, Houston, Texas 77252-2562. Attention: Director of Protection Services Division, such notice shall be sent by the PORT to LA PORTS at P. O. Box 1115, La Porte, Texas 77572-1115, Attention: City Manager. IX. This contract shall become effective at 12 am Central Time, on the 1st day of October, 2000, and shall remain in full force and effect until the 30th day of September, 2001, unless otherwise cancelled as provided in Paragraph VIII. above. This contract is entered into subject to the Charter and Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and all applicable State and Federal Laws. This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. • l.J X. This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior contemporaneous communications or agreements, written or oral. This contract maybe amended only by a written instrument signed by all parties EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS, as of this the 1st day of October, 2000. CITY OF LA PORTE Robert T. Herrera, City Manager ATTE~ST/~: ~ ~ B !~ A Martha Gillett, City Secretary PORT OF HOiU~~N AUTHORITY OF HARRIS CO ..TEXAS By: H. 'Thomas Kornegay, Approved as to form: Approved: By: By: 6encra~ Counsel Director of Protection Services -FUNDS AVAILABL TO MEET THIS OBLIGATION WHEN DUE. County 'tor ~`G~~ L //ol ~ / • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 01/08/01 Requested By: _l~~nr Nnrman MalnnP Department: #Ia;=er'~ nfr;^° Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Exhibits: Exhibits: Ordinance Appropriation Source of Funds: n/a Account Number: n/a Amount Budgeted: n/a Amount Requested:~/a Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION During the December 11, 2000 City Council meeting we discussed and appointed citizens to serve on a Re- Districting Committee. A total of nine (9) appointments were made. The Council agreed to bring this matter back at the January 8, 2001 meeting in order to fill the vacancies. The vacancies are District 4, alternate #2, and alternate #3. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance appointing vacancies to the Re-Districting Committee. Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera, City Manager Date ! ~~- ~Q~ ORDINANCE NO. 2001-2460-A AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A RE-DISTRICTING COMMITTEE, AND ESTABLISHING ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints the following residents of the City of La Porte to a Re- Districting Committee, to-wit: District 4: Alternate 2: Alternate 3: The Chairman shall appoint an alternate or alternates as required to establish a quorum at any meeting. Section 2. Following publication of the 2000 Federal Census, the Re-Districting Committee shall conduct an investigation and determine the population of the City, and the population of each of the districts from which district Councilpersons are elected. Each such determination shall be based upon the best available data, including, but not limited to, the 2000 Federal Census. Each such determination shall be reported by the Re-Districting Committee to City Council, which shall express the results of such determination in an ordinance, which shall be a final determination for purposes of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte. After any such determination, if the distribution of population among the various districts is determined by City Council to be materially unbalanced, the Re-Districting Committee shall, following public notice and an opportunity for public input, recommend to City Council the establishment of new boundaries for the election of district Councilpersons. ~ ~ Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. Ordinance No. 2000-2460, passed and approved on December 11, 2000, shall remain in full force and effect. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of January, 2001. CITY OF LA PORTE By: Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: Martha A. Gillett City Secretary APP E . Knox W. Askins City Attorney 2 ~ ~ i • L ~ • F ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ., -` ~~ Cit of La Porte ~ .- m ~' ~, ~ ~ ~ Established 1892 rExA$ September 22, 2000 Honorable Mayor Norman Malone and City Council City of La Porte Dear Mayor Malone: On September 21, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session and held a public hearing to receive further citizen input regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended City Council favorably consider approving the Final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update according to the attached report dated October 16, 2000: "Comprehensive Plan Update -City Council Review and Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission". Respectfully Submitted, Betty .Waters Planning and Zoning Commission, Chairperson P.O. Box 1115 • La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 • (281) 471-5020 Staff Report October 16, 2004 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE cITY coUNCiL REViEw AND RECOMMF~NDATION FROM PLANNING AND ZONING CONIlVIISSiON Le#roduction: The 2000 - 2020 La Porte Comprehensive Plan is nearing adoption. Citizens, staff; planning consultants, the Steering Committee, and Planning and Zoning Commission have all played a part in developing this docume~rt. At this and future Council meetings, .the planning consultants, stafii aad P & Z will present the draft document for your consideration. Baclmround: The Comprehensive Play Update was initiated with the Community Forum that was held at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion in October 1998. Citizens attending the Fonrm were asked to provide their thoughts and commems about La Porte. A Steering Committee was appointed by City Council that reviewed the list of comments generated from the Fonun. With the help of a facilitator, the comments were divided into cmnmon themes. Staying with mesa themes or chapters, the Steering Committee prepared Goals and Objectives that addressed different areas of concern within the community. The city's planning consultant, Wilbur Smith Associates, took the goals and objectives prepared by the Steering Committee and began formulating the different chapters that make up the Comprehensive Plan. Each chapter contains Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Actions. As the planning consultant prepared chapters of the Plan, the Steering Committee would review the documents and make comments. Additionally, the CiLy's Executive Staff world review the chapters as they became available. The task of reviewing the chapters was completed by December, 1999. The consultant incorporated comments from the Steering Committee and city staff and submitted a second draft of the Plan by the end of February, 2000. The Planning and Zoning Commission began their formal review of the document on March 9, 2flA0. Members of the Steering Committee were present and provided comments to the Conunission. Staff and the consultant were on-hand to present the following Chapters to the Commission. 1. Introduction 2. Conrinunity Vision 3. Community Profile 4. Land Use Amer review of these chapters the Commission recommended an additional Objective under Chapter a, Land Use. The new Objective would be to • Comprehensive Pfau Update 2000.2020 October 16, 2000 City Council Page Z of 2 consider creating a large lot residential zoning district and provide the associated regulations. On March 16, 2000 the Commission reviewed two more Chapters: ~. Transportation 6. Utility Systems Daring review of Chapter 5, Transportation, the Commission heard testimony from City staff members Joe Seale, Richard Red Steve Gillett, and LPISD staff member MOce Clausen. After discussion, the Commission recommended to include as part of Figure 53, La Porte Thomughf~are Plan, the extension of Farrington to North "fP' Street. The Commssion did not recommend the extension of Farrington beyond `~I" Street. In addition, the Commission discussed the extension of VaIleyview between "H" and "i," Streets as another north bo south connector. The Commission did not recommend any changes or additions to Chapter 6, ~ Utility Infiastracture S~stesn. (?n April 13, 2000 the Commission reviewed: 7. Parks and Recreation 8, Community Facilities and Services 9. Residential Developnu~t . I0. Beautification and Conservation The Conunission did not necammend any changes or additions to Chapter 7, Parks and Recreation For Chapter 8, Community Facilities and Servic~.s, the Commission recommended the Unified Crime Report prepared by the Police Dept. be included. The Commission did not recommend any changes or additions to Chapter 9, Residential Development or Chapter 10, Beautification and Conservation On May 24, 2080 the Commission finalized their review of the Comprehensive Plan by reviewing Chapteers i 1. Public Safety 12. Redevelopment Strategy 13. Implementation 'The Commission did not recommend any changes or additions to Chapter i 1, Public safety, Chapter 12, Redevelopment Strategy, or Chapter 13, Implementation. The Commission did however request that staff prepare a report that would identify projects from the 1984 Comprehensive Plan that had been completed as well as projects that carried over from the 1984 Plan. • Comprei~ensive Plan Update 2000-2020 October 16, 2000 City Council Page 3 of 3 On the evening of June Z0, 2000 the City hosted an Open House at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion. The purpose of the event was to informally present the Comprehensive Plan to the citizens and stakeholders of the community. Attendees were asked to provide specific written comments regarding any and all chapters of the Plan. The planning consultants have assembled the comments into a report that has previously been forwarded io you for your information. On Septmber ZI, Z000 the Commission held a Public Heacyng to receive citizen continent, regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Although the Commission had reviewed and commented on atI chapters of the Comprehensive Plan, the City's past practice has been to have the Commission host a Public Hearing regarding the Plan and then forward a recommendation to City Council. After hearing testimony from several citizens the Commission recommended deleting the "H" Street Bridge over Big Island Slough and deleting the connection of "H" Street with Barbours Cut Blvd between Sens Road and i6~' Street. Both these items were pact of the Thoroughfare Plan recommended by the Steering Comamitbee. ~. CITY OF LA PORTE ~~-^-- INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM December 15, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager ~cMT'-'~"~ ~ N,ev.R,.e-J SUB.IECT: Council Comments Regarding Comprehensive Plan Update Council workshopped the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update over. the course of two (2) workshops. It was agreed that after each workshop written comments would be given to staff for either response or clarification. To my knowledge Councilmember Sutherland was the only one to submit questions. Staff has prepared a response to those questions as an attachment to this memorandum. Staff would like to schedule a Public Hearing on the Update during the January 8, 2001, Council meeting. We are hopeful to make a presentation on the final product and to seek your approval at the January 22, 2001, City Council meeting. At that time Council will consider a resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan Update. RTH:gc cc: John Joerns Executive Staff Planning and Zoning Commission • COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE RESPONSE TO COUNCIL COMMENTS DECEMBER 15, 2000 Guy Sutherland Comments in Italics • 1 understand Bret Keast to say that Lomax School Road could become a 3 or 4 lane road. 1 would like the plan make a specific recommendation that it stays as is. His statement was in response to the more general question of what a collector street is. Although Bret may have made the 3 or 4 lane comment, he was trying to explain that improvements could be made to the road to make it more compatible with pedestrians, bicycles, etc. The recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission is to make a connection between Farrington and H Street, but for Lomax School Road to remain as is. • There is confusion on whether TxDOT and FAA approves of a city street in the RPZ. This will not be clear until our City Attorney gives his opinion on this and he should only do it after personally discussing it with regulatory authorities. The City should avoid becoming. involved in a lawsuit over this. There is a letter from Knox Askins, City Attorney dated October 26, 2000 that clarifies this issue. FAA has knowledge of and approves of the location of the Farrington road extension. • We should rethink extending Valleyview between H and L Streets. Any location between Lomax Drive and the pipeline corridor would destroy property values of several homes, three of them new and expensive. The intent here is simply to provide additional north-south accessibility between H and L Streets. The location for this would ideally be close to Valleyview, but any practical location within this vicinity would serve the same purpose. There is no intent to destroy anyone's home to accomplish this. We would look for a suitable area in-between existing homes or seek an alternate route. Acquisition of a home or other improvements would be the last resort. The Plan is demonstrating a need for north-south accessibility within this area. Comprehensive Plan Up~ • Response to Council Comments December 15, 2000 Page 2 • We should delete the recommendation that Farrington be extended to Lomax School Road to reflect the wishes of the 570 petition signers and the 100% of the attendees who testified against it at the public hearing called to solicit public opinion. Our Council must respect the wishes of its citizens. As it currently stands, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that a roadway connection be made between the north end of Farrington. and the south end of Lomax School Road. This recommendation was made after hearing testimony from both proponents and opponents. At this time only City Council can amend the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. • It is implied that Fire Station 2 fights fires in Lomax where Station 3 is the primary server. Our volunteer firemen take exception to this slight to their ability and the plan should reflect their work accurately. We cannot find where this implication exists. The fact is, for a general alarm fire (structure fire), equipment will be dispatched from atl stations to respond to any part of La Porte. Mike Boaze, Joe Sease, and I will schedule a meeting with the volunteer firemen who work out of the Lomax Station, to determine where they got this information. I will then take appropriate action to correct the injustice, which was done to them. • 1 am submitting a map with the Mayor's copy of this letter indicating street changes 1 think are desirable and am listing them below for the rest of you. Please note: The following responses were prepared without benefit of the map submitted to the Mayor. • Robinson Road should be shown as a collector. The Plan does demonstrate the need for north-south accessibility in the area. A better location for a collector roadway would be along either the east or west side of the neighborhood. As it stands, the Plan indicates a collector to the east of the neighborhood, which has greater opportunity to provide a direct connection with the SH225 feeder road. • Comprehensive Plan. Up~te Response to Council Comments December 15, 2000 Page 3 • All other arterial /collector streets north of P Street should be omitted to give developers of these large tracts complete freedom in planning. The depiction of these future arterial roadways is not intended to be the absolute with regard to location. A future developer will still have freedom locating these arterials and working them into a planned development. These future arterials need to be a part of the Thoroughfare Plan so that existing and future staff, P&Z, and Council will know what elements need to be considered when future development proposals are submitted for review. If they are not shown on the Thoroughfare Plan, then the sections of the Development Ordinance that are designed to secure right-of-way and provide for Comprehensive Plan features no longer work. • Valleybrook extension to H Street could be used in place of the Farrington extension since it would be much less attractive to through traffic. Staff doesn't foresee any advantage to finishing Valleybrook to H Street as an alternate to Farrington. We believe the same level of through traffic would use either alternative. The Valleybrook extension would affect more residents and houses since the section from Spencer Hwy. to the neighborhood park is highly developed with numerous homes fronting the street -with minimal front setbacks. • A collector road to Bay Colony should be shown. In a sense, Sunrise Rd. acts as a collector to Bay Colony and other neighborhoods in the area. Traffic is collected on Sunrise, then moves to Shoreacres Blvd. and then to South Broadway. The roads in the bayfront communities that deliver traffic to South Broadway are not shown due to the short lengths and small areas served. Collectors are generally'/Z mile to 2 miles in length. The new collector streets to Little Cedar Bayou Park should be omitted due to terrain problems. The north-south roadway shown on the Plan is too close to 8th Street to provide any real benefit. 8th Street already functions as a collector and provides Comprehensive Plan Up~fe Response to Council Comments December 15, 2000 Page 4 adequate access into Little Cedar Bayou Park. Additionally, the length of this is only three blocks. Staff has no problem with deleting this roadway and showing 8th Street as a collector. The east-west roadway depicted in "M" Street was promoted at the steering committee level to provide easier access to Little Cedar Bayou Park for patrons from the bayfront communities. The east-west "M" corridor depends a lot on what and how the area develops. We are now acquiring additional property from J.E. Cook Estate through the delinquent tax process. The City's use of the property may have much to do with the final decision. If built, we will have to deal with the sewer plant, parking at the fitness center, a bridge, and drainage structures. As a concept, staff feels it is okay to leave, but may need to change over time. Additional items that staff feels may have been overlooked and that Council should consider for inclusion in the Thoroughfare Plan are: 1. Designate McCabe Road as an arterial roadway. 2. Designate collector streets on the west side of Bay Area Blvd. within PPG property (similar to that shown on the east side of Bay Area Blvd.). 3. Designate North "L" Street as a secondary arterial and North "H" Street as a collector. • "L" Street has an 80' right-of-way, while "H" Street has a 60' right-of- way. • "L" Street connects with Pasadena Blvd. in Deer Park, offering more continuous travel options. • The bridge over North "H" Street was eliminated. • "L" Street already serves a higher volume of traffic. • City Council Review Comprehensive Plan Update October 16 Council Workshop Reviewed Chapters 1-6 November 6 Council Workshop Reviewed Chapters 7-13 Council meeting, Public Hearing, and direction to staff Target date: January 8, 2001 Public Hearing Notice (December 22, 2000) or December 24, 2000 Council consider Resolution adopting Comprehensive Plan Update Target date: January 8, 2001 or January 22, 2001 Council comments, questions, clarifications, etc. forwarded to City Manager's office All comments received and any responses/clarifications packaged and forwarded to Council December 15, 2000 • ~/cam //a/ ORDINANCE NO.20b1- AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDON~TG AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 752, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HA~2IS COUNTY, TEXAS; htNDING CbMPLIANCE WIT~i THE OPEN MEEfiINGS LAW; AND PR(~VI1~ING AN EFFECTIVE DACE HEREOF. WHEIt~AS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been requested by the record owners of all of the property abutting the hereinafter described alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; save and except the record owners of Lots 5 & 6, Block 752, Town of La Porte, to vacate, abandon, and permanently close the alley of Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; and WI~IZEAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine, and declare that the hereinafter described alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street, or alley, and the closing of hereinafter described alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is for the protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the hereinafter described alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its home rule charter and Chapter 253, Section 253.001, Texas Local Government Code, the hereinafter described portion of the alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned, and closed by the City of La Porte, to wit: 2 Ordinance No. 2000-~ All of the alley in Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, lying within and situated between Lots 1-16 and Lots 17 - 32, as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made part hereof. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered, and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves, and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. The City of La Porte hereby retains all rights of easement to and through the alley of Block 752, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas in order to facilitate terms of Alley Closing Agreement executed between City of La Porte and Alton Ogden, dated day of , 2000. Upon satisfaction of the terms of said alley closing agreement, City shall release said easement. Ordinance No. 2000-~ • PASSED AND APPROVED, THIS 8th DAY OF JANUARY, 2001. CITY OF LA PORTE ATTEST: Martha Gillett, City Secretary APPROVED: ,. -~Q~ By. Norman L. Malone, Mayor Knox W. Askins, City Attorney LEC-~S-2QJD iNU D1~D2 FM FAX ~4. • P. D2 T ALLEN CI.OSIN~ AGREEMEI~'~' 'C~ E STATE Qiw TEXAS: ~O~N~ aF x~>~~s: Tl-is agt, made this o~~ dap of ~ GG ~~ 2Ut}~, by ate! bvtw~n the C'i:y of L.~ Porte. Ucrcin called "City°, acting l~erciri 11rrQagh its City 141anagcr and Alton Ugdtn, ~ individ~, pf~latchez, Mississippi, htrcinaltcr called "UFFVner". W I'i~'NE9SETA 1. All references to "Altc3r Closing" herctrttder shall, far the ~S aCthis agreement, refer to vrtt~tit:g, atrrtndoning and closing a poriian of the alley in IIlacle 752, fiatun of La Park, Harris Ccrosity, Texas (Re: CI,P Prtyc¢t Na. SAC-20!14-AI ~c CLP Ordinance Na _)~ 2. ativncr is tha owner of certain; ~opcriy in the City of La Porte, Harris Caruity, Texas, idcntit'iai as Lots 1 throulh 4, 7 snd le, and 24 ihr~rglr 32, Block 752, Town of 1~ Ports, Harrea Countp, Texits. 3. Ot~mar slung with txxrtain other adjarcnl property av~t~rs h:is pctiiiaru`xl. City to vacate, alr>ndon and eluso tl~ atky of Black 752, Tawn of La Prrrtc, Harris Consiiy, Tcxas_ 4. As a Gorulition of passage and approval of an ordinance vacating, abaixloning ate closing a partiart oC sitid a11ey, Chvncr shalt bC rc$ppiie~blc for the fallowing; Owner slut!! provide S I,032.W io City for Oec oaastruaion of a gavcd accces drive to serve the residence of 213 South l7°' Strca as spawn ~ F.xlubit "A" attaciu~d berets, Owner shall provide $2,616.37 to City for tho rcloeatiort of a 2" diantetar vr~icrlinc and four Cxislir<$ water meters from the a11,,y of Black 752 as shown an kaltt~it "A" aitacltcd hcrcta. Upon camplciion of vwalcrlinc aitd water' meter relac~atiorrs, C1wi~r shall have G4 days io provide for the full and cait~plete mcannectian and rCSt4tatian afwatcr senicc (irt ac~rdaucc with current City codes) to each of the four (4) cu~rmttt utility aistam~ers within the Ulock. 5. City will inspect and approve at! work contluetcd larder the terms of this 9grccmcni for compliance wish Gurnxa City talcs. ~, t7wncrs ntay not take possession of 81ia~y until all terms of this ag~QCrncnt 11avc been met. ~~EL ..'G{7~G~.~~U T~U ~ ~ ~ L'~ PI! ~~P ~~, _. ~ ~ • iN WYT!~$s~ WH~itE~F, 4he P'srtics ~ thc~: ~a::scttt~ ha~~e e~~ttad t1ti~.~gr.~~crt u: sue; s~nterparts, each of which dull bC dc~clncct an origin, in the year and day first m~-Goc+c~ 3b€rvc_ ;~Sca.} $'Y> {City Secret~rv of ~~ Partq} ~~ tnc5s ar ~cCrCt3ry of C`atixff ~G a~i~ ,~ ^y'~s 3h~ '~ '~'jc r _r,~~n i!" Xi ~r ~ ter.,' ~ ..~t~ts~ ~i .~, G~S:i~ F^via~~~ i ,`~ ~t*t^;~~~, Paslr~R`l wE?~lte",~ CITY OF Let PttRTia fiY: .. TETLL: _ _ _ ~,...,.,~ HY• A!t i ~r APPRp AS Tfl i't~RM: f/ .,y-, ,l r ~ ,,~-~~c.. ~J City Attvcncy ~. V ~ ' ~ • SAC-2000-01 ~_ . , EXH I BI'T" "A" - (ALLEY CLOSING, AGREEMENT) r~ - ~.~~ _ 1~._=.~;; EXISTING 16" WATERLINE ' - ` _ i . / 17 r n ,--i v I IMPROVEMEfVTS 1 1 PROP. 2" Y~TERLINE EXT. (COST EST. _ $1,8180_.37) 2 PROP. 3/4" TAP 6 METER (COST = ST84.00) O PROPOSED 3/4" METER (COST = 5184.00) 4 PROP. 3/4" TAP 5 METER (COST 5184.00) ~ 5 PROP. 3/9" METER O (COST = $189.00) ~ O PROP. ACCESS DRIVE (COST EST. = 51,032.00) ` ~' 32 ~ ~' ~ , . ) ~ ~-, t . ;:: r ~ . G - ~ ~BELLE?~EXPLORATIOIV m ~ 28 (200 S 16th ST) y' '` I .~ ~ ~ .~ c E ~ 7 ~ t, ~ 27 ``' . 'F~ ~ +~ Y 26;' - s~ _ ; ,, ; ~, , I - ',t i ~ 2 4'' u .. T'~ ' ;. ~ ~ ~ ~.:~ 4 0 k1 ' ~ . . a ~ 22 . THOMAS & KAREN WALKER.. ~ h S % - 2 T. . (228 S. 16th ST.) ~ ' '" a m . 20 . - ~-. - '. ~,. ;t 19 ~ ,~ - ~ - - ;: ~~ ~: e ~A , s18,:.ERNESTINE"GARGIA_,~_ ; S 16ft~ ST) - (232: , ,1:~. ~ :~, , ~ i ,~~; -.F ~. .~ 'W ..8.. ST. [~- a -~,_~ ~~~~ u LEGEND ' `.~j . EXIST RELIANT GAS LINE (EASEMENT EXECUTED) EXISTING WATERLINE ' Q EXISTING WATER METER PROPOSED WATERLINE ' p PROPOSED WAT EA METER 7. a V' t' ty~:. .4 p~S _ C' ~ " e 5^ ;1 F ~c ~ F ": ~~. ~, 4..,, ~= - G ~R~; t: '3F ~z'BELLE EXPLORATION.: } ., Y { s y 5 ~<. ~ b P "~' '~' 1 1 4 v; 'p Y ~r C REM~GI9 ~' RCI x21 S. i th 6 4V a ~~:_ ~d 'i{. ~7 ~ BELLE EXPLORATION'{ ' r -~ ~ ~- -8 ~ ~ s~ `~ 'x~3w ~.{ N :yt 9. ~~ . 11 - . T2 . ,THOMAS & KAREN WALKER -13 '- ~ •. T 4' - - . `15>~ ,:16; ~. .. . "- l I ~~~ '~;;~ v .;_, r / • i. PJ .-tl ~ ~ • b. a I l.' ~ ~ ~ k P; w (N?G z H tom'. ~] ~~~ a t~. Q "' ~ w, 7,U1A s ~w~ N ~ d~(, W , r 2 SAC,-2000-01 EXHLBIT "A" (ALLEY CLOSING AGREEMENT) ®. 1'. i'• ~'~ 6''. "° EXISTING 16" WATERLINE 4 ~ r ~: t ~`" ,6,`~ ... .... ~. ~ r ~ "'.I. ..~ 32 I i I ~ y c I..l ti*k.R tz~.~ 4. }.bn e .,a=,s ,1 v gat .~ r~^ i r ~a ~ r •~is A4r ~ dS...;' ~ ~~ j; ; rt r~. _. k ,. ~ ` .BELCEbEXPLORATION~,: r r f, i p ~ 3t ,~ '4c n . r ~qd.° a "t~~' ~- ~,_~. ~ r rf a ~_ ~ t j ~ .G ~P ~Y ~ ~4~ i t ~[~ bin ,Y 1.ki h `fi ~.. a{,~ REMIGrIO GARCIA ( 13 S. 7th ST.) ... _ ` [ t j `" ~e~o~g~ > G ~ 5{ .l pif .~., 7+",BELLE EXPLORATION •,~s~* •d r ~r ..~ eY r, ~ t r r ,v ~ ~,- `pt t ,~k 6 ,~t g,' b V -~' VV , 9 10 11 , 12 THOMAS & KAREN WALKER 13 14 ' 15 IMPROVEMENTS 16 1 PROP. 2" WATERLINE EXT. O (COST EST. _ $1,880.37) O PROP. 3/4" TAP & METER (COST = 5184.00) ~ O PROPOSED 3/4" METER (COST = 5184.00)i O PROP. 3/4" TAP 6iMETER (COST = 5189.00) O PROP.; 3/9" METER ~ (COST = 5189.00) 6 PROP. ACCESS DRIVE O (COST EST. _ $1,032.00) J i 1, ' ~ A 1 1 a ~ ~~~ ~~ ~ ~' .~ L I r. ~. i , a . ~ ,~ 74~ ~ P ~r ~.~ Y ~ 7 ~' F l ~ r 3 2 ~ s. . aIT y ' ~ r ~ p . J,' i x i, ~ ~ Y 5 1 7 }. S a4cY 31 ', , ., r z ,. t b ~~ , r, ~ P L Y i s ~ ~~n~ ,~~ q .l .r. 29 ~ ~. 4 ,, ~ •+, .r ~..,a .~... " ~ BELLE EXPLORATION ~'- ti ,`i 28 ,~(200P~S 16th`~STa )i `N e Y _~ S .•~k R e 1 < '. {. I~ ~.f ~~ TMD a't if ' f' ~ ~ t ~:,~~ .26 ~; r ~ ~; ,: 4 4 5 ~) '° r i N`u ~`It i ~ .1 ~ Yq~'. R' r {~ `j q 2 4 ~" :~I 'w 23 22 m THOMAS &'KAREN WALKER 21 (228 S. 16th ST.) x ~, , 20 19 18 ERNESTINE'GARCIA (232 5. ,16th ST. )`, . . 17 . i ), ( { .. T i F 4-- E . {:; a k r ti~ F U I,. F k ~i1 •P I; ~;. ~: r' r ~:; ~ • ;~ jj~ b' 1 .r r .;.,:,~ ~; W . ~~ B.. ST. :.. ,, [ _ LEGEND EXIST RELIANT GAS LINE (EASEMENT EXECUTED( EXISTING WATERLINE ~ O EXISTING WATER METER ~ , PROPOSED WATERLINE , ~ PROPOSED WATER METER ALLEY CLOSING MAP (depicting area without owner's consent & adjacent zoning) PROPOSED CLOSING (6000 SQ. FT.) W . "A" ST. 16' I- U') F- n .~ '- --- 2 BELLE EXPLORATION 3 4 5 REMIGIO GARCIA (213 S. 37th ST.) 6 7 BELLE EXPLORATION 8 9 10 11 12 THOMAS & K~,REN WALKER 13 14 15 16 32 31 30 29 BELLE EXf~LORATION ~ 28 (200 S. t6th ST.) (n ~ 27 2~ ~ 25 24 23 ~ ' -- RESIDUAL STRIP 22 (400 SQ. FT.) -- NO CONSENT RECEIVED 21 THOMAS & KAREN WALKER 20 (228 S. l:6th ST.) 19 18 ERNESTINE G_ARCIA_ _ (232 S. 16th ST.) 17 W . ~~ B.. ST. NOTE BLOCK 752 IS ZONE LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ALLEY CLOSING MAP ~.T.s. t PROPOSED CLOSING (6400 SQ. FT.) W . "A" ST. 16' F- tJ) {- U) 1 2 BELLE EXPLORATION 3 4 5 REMIGIO GARCIA (213 S. 17th ST.) 6 7 BELLE EXPLORATION 8 9 10 11 12 THOMAS & KRREN WALKER 13 14 15 16 32 31 30 29 BELLE EXPLORATION 28 (200 S. 16th ST.) 27 26 5 24 23 22 THOMAS & K~`,REN WALKER 21 (228 S. 16th ST.) 20 19 18 ERNESTINE GARCIA _ (232 S 16th ST.) 17 W . ~~ B.. ST. N.T.S. H H ~O .--~ (n SAC-2000-01 EXHIBIT "A" ~ ~ ALLEY CLOSING AGREEMENT • ~l G7~~ ~~oi ORDINANCE NO. 2001-2460-A AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A RE-DISTRICTING COMMITTEE, AND ESTABLISHING ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints the following residents of the City of La Porte to a Re- Districting Committee, to-wit: District 4: Alternate 2: Alternate 3: The Chairman shall appoint an alternate or alternates as required to establish a quorum at any meeting. Section 2. Following publication of the 2000 Federal Census, the Re-Districting Committee shall conduct an investigation and determine the population of the City, and the population of each of the districts from which district Councilpersons are elected. Each such determination shall be based upon the best available data, including, but not limited to, the 2000 Federal Census. Each such determination shall be reported by the Re-Districting Committee to City Council, which shall express the results of such determination in an ordinance, which shall be a final determination for purposes of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte. After any such determination, if the distribution of population among the various districts is determined by City Council to be materially unbalanced, the Re-Districting Committee shall, following public notice and an opportunity for public input, recommend to City Council the establishment of new boundaries for the election of district Councilpersons. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. Ordinance No. 2000-2460, passed and approved on December 11, 2000, shall remain in full force and effect. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of January, 2001. CITY OF LA PORTE By: Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: Martha A. Gillett City Secretary APP E Knox W. Askins City Attorney 2