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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-28 Regular Meeting and Workshop MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING, AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 28, 2003 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Malone at 6:00 p.m. Members of City Council Present: Councilmembers Mike Mosteit, Chuck Engelken, Bruce Meismer, James Warren, Charlie Young, Barry Beasley and Norman Malone Members of Council Absent: Peter Griffiths and Howard Ebow Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager Debra Feazelle, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Assistant City Manager John Joems, Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander, Assistant Director of Finance Michael Dolby, Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr, Police Chief Richard Reff, Assistant Finance Director Mike Dolby, Director of Purchasing Susan Kelley, City Planner Gwen Goodwin, Administrative Assistant Cherell Daeumer, Secretary Gina Ford, Human Resources Specialist Cindy Gates, Human Resources Specialist Kendra Williams, Judge Louie Ditta, Judge Denise Mitrano, "Houston Chronicle This Week" Journalist Carol Christian, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Crystal Scott and Director of Administrative Services Carol Buttler Others Present: Patty Welborn, Dottie Kaminski, Sue Gale Mock Kooken, Spero Pomonis, Salim, Ben Ritchie, Imogene Pennison, Albert Pennison, Barbara Norwine, Betty Waters, Roy Myers and Leon Waters 2. Reverend David Morgan of First Baptist Church delivered the invocation. 3. Mayor Malone led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Council considered approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting held on April 14, 2003 Motion was made by Councilmember Warren to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting held on April 14, 2003. Second by Councilmember Meismer. The motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Meismer, Warren, Young, Beasley and Malone Nays: None Abstain: None 5. PRESENTATIONS To celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11, 2003, a proclamation was presented to members of the Special Events Committee on behalf of all City employees. 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL City Council Meeting - fril 28, 2003 Page 2 • There were no citizens or taxpayers wishing to address Council. 7. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a resolution declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with borrowing proceeds for Police Department Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 2003-09 - A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING PROCEEDS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve Resolution 2003-09 as presented by Ms. Alexander. Second by Councilmember Warren. The motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Meismer, Warren, Young, Beasley and Malone Nays: None Abstain: None 8. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a resolution declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with borrowing proceeds for Youth Baseball Complex and Westside Park improvements. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 2003-10 —A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING PROCEEDS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Meismer to approve Resolution 2003-10 as presented by Ms. Alexander. Second by Councilmember Mosteit. The motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Meismer; Warren, Young, Beasley and Malone Nays: None Abstain: None 9. Council to consider approval or other action adopting a resolution modifying the existing Land Use Map; a revised map was distributed to them at the Council Meeting. City Planner Gwen Goodwin presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Betty Waters provided additional information. Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Waters and the Commission for a job well done. Assistant City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 2003-11 - A RESODUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BEING THE UPDATE OF THE LAND USE MAP, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNNG AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; City Council Meeting - oil 28, 2003 Page 3 FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley to approve Resolution 2003-11 as presented by Ms. Goodwin. Second by Councilmember Engelken. The motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Meismer, Warren, Young, Beasley and Malone Nays: None Abstain: None 10. Council to consider approval or other action instructing the Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander to amend (increase) the 2002-03 Adopted Budget for the Community Investment Fund (036) by $170,000 from $400,000 to $570,000. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Motion was made by Councilmember Young to approve amendment (increase) of the 2002- 03 Budget from $400,000 to $570,000 as presented by Ms. Alexander. Second by Councilmember Beasley. The motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Meismer, Warren, Young, Beasley and Malone Nays: None Abstain: None 11. Council to consider approval or other action of authorizing an emergency, and subsequent purchase of new 130-ton air-conditioning chiller unit for the La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center. Director of Parks and Recreations Stephen Barr presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Motion was made by Councilmember Warren to approve justification for Emergency Purchase as presented by Mr. Barr. Second by Councilmember Engelken. The motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Meismer, Warren, Young, Beasley and Malone Nays: None Abstain: None 12. Council considered a consent agenda as follows: a. Consider consent to partial assignment of collection and disposal of solid waste contract with BFI — Steve Gillett. Councilmember Barry Beasley asked for clarification on the description of this project. Mr. Gillett explained that the City has a contract with BFI to collect commercial solid waste; this contract has been in effect since 1990, with renewal in 2000. In 2000, the contract was revised where BFI would process all the billing, instead of the City. There .were two things accomplished with this: 1) they had to send the bills out, also being responsible for any bad debt that occurs and 2) 4% rebate on their gross billings in turn for their usage of our City streets. With the parent company of BFI, Allied, who would City Council Meeting - fril 28, 2003 Page 4 • like to pool all their resources together, being able to obtain loans at a better rate; which would be an advantage for the La Porte, with better rates. b. Consider awarding bid for mold abatement of police, municipal court and Neighborhood Center Buildings — Richard Reff. Councilmember Mosteit was concerned with the range of prices in the bids. c. Consider awarding bid for demolition of buildings — Doug Kneupper. Councilmember Warren questioned the demolition of the buildings. Ms. Feazelle explained that staff had worked with the property owners in allowing them certain deadlines. Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley to approve the consent agenda and bids as presented. Second by Councilmember Meismer. The motion carried. 13. Workshop was called to order by Mayor Malone at 7:15 p.m. a. Judge Ditta provided Mayor and Council with a progress report on his one-year anniversary: Mayor and Council thanked Judge Ditta and staff for such a great report and improvement in efficiencies. b. Director of Administrative Services Carol Buttler discussed the youth summer employment pilot program. This program consists of 20 or 40 hours per week for a 10- week program. The program is intended to provide youth with training. Students would provide a written report and receive a certificate of completion. The students would receive from $5.15 to $7.00 an hour. c. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander discussed mid -year financial report (quarterly report). She provided City Council with an overview and advised them they have made changes so it is more user friendly to staff and citizens. d. Assistant City Manager John Joems discussed tax resale properties and provided City Council with a report on Tax Resale properties. e. Steve Gillett discussed State Highway 146 major investment study. Steve Gillett provided Mayor and Council with a report on State Highway 146 and the various options provided by The Texas Department of Transportation. He provided the staff with directions on how to prepare a letter and sent it to the DOT. f. John Joerns discussed provision of service to property with Shoreacres. John Joems said there are no changes, and to not force connection at this time on property owned by. Judith Anderson. If the property changes owners, then we can connect and change the water to the City of La Porte at that time. Closed Workshop and reconvened Regular Meeting at 8:50 p.m. 14. Administrative Reports City Manager Debra Feazelle reminded Council of the National Day of Prayer to be held Thursday, May 1, 2003, at noon, at La Porte City Hall; the SEED Banquet to be held Thursday, May 1, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hobby Hilton; the LPISD Trustee Election held City Council Meeting - Oil 28, 2003 Page 5 Saturday, May 3, 2003; and the LPISD Board Meeting to be held Monday, May 5, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Feazelle noted what a good report Judge Louie Ditta presented to City Council; and was pleased with the .good turnout at the San Jacinto Reception. Assistant City Manager John Joerns updated Council on his and Ms. Feazelle's favorable meeting with Harris County's Mr. Garcia, who's responsible for the County's capital projects, mostly their street and bond projects. An item that was very exciting about this meeting was Canada Road, which was first and foremost on our list to discuss; the County has agreed to 50150 participation in the roadway expansion portion of the expenses and up to a cap of $1.75 million. There are some things which need to be addressed to formalize this; such as, reviewing the plans to see if they meet Harris County Standards. Regarding Sens Road, we asked the County to approve a particular design concept to preserve the evacuation capabilities, this will be included in the engineering reports. Fairmont Parkway maintenance funds have been released. 15. Councilmembers Charlie Young, James Warren, Barry Beasley, Chuck Engelken, Mike Mosteit, Bruce Meismer and Mayor Norman Malone had comments. 21. EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551.086, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS). Council retired into Executive Session at 9:18 p.m. Council reconvened the Council Meeting at 10:38 p.m. 22. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no action taken during Executive Session. 23. There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting was duly adjourned at 10:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lartha Aw Gillett City Secretary Passed and approved on this 12th day of May 2003. Norman Malone, Mayor PLEASE TYPE OR- PRINT LEGIBLY PROVIDE ALL.REQUESTED INFORMATION STATEMENT OF ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICER (Pursuant to Tex. Const. art. XWI §1(6), amended 2001) I, Norman L. Matone do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay, contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the election at which I was elected or as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation, whichever the case may be, so help me God. UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT AND THAT THE FACTS STATED THEREIN ARE TRUH May 12, 2003 Date Mayon Position to Which Elected/Appointed Form No. 2201 La Poxte Texan - HaAA" County City and/or County OATH OF OFFICE I, No,%man L. Mafone , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Mayan of the City of La Porte, State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the constitution and laws of the United States and of this State and the Charter and ordinances of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward to secure my appointment or the confirmation thereof. So help me God. Swornto and subscribed before me this the may 12zh 2003. Notary Public in and for the State of Texas day of 0 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY PROVID&ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION STATEMENT OF ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICER (Pursuant to Tex. Const. art. XVI, §1(b), amended 2001) I, Chuck Enge ken, Jn. , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay, contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the election at which I was elected or as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation, whichever the case may be, so help me God. UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT AND THAT THE FACTS STATED THEREIN ARE TRUE. May 12, 2003 �. 5�• Date Affian Counci f- Member - Di6t t i ct 2 Position to Which Elected/Appointed Form No. 2201 Signature La Porte, Texas - HaA iz . County City and/or County OATH OF OFFICE I, Chuck Engetken, Jn. , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Councit - U.i at i.c t 2 of the City of La Porte, State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the constitution and laws of the United States and of this State and the Charter and ordinances of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward to secure my appointment or the confirmation thereof. So help me God. �S Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 12th May 2003. day of (Ad �Mj A-Z' U/ I Notary Public in and for the State of Texas PLEASE TYPE OR -PR INT'L•EGIBLY PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION STATEMENT OF ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICER (Pursuant to Tex. Const. art. XV1, §1(b), amended 2001) I, Howah.d Ebow do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay, contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the election at which I was elected or as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation, whichever the case may be, so help me God. UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT AND THAT THE FACTS STATED THEREINARE TRUH May 12, 2003 Date Councit Membelr. - Dizt cis 3 Position to- Which Elected/Appointed Form No. 2201 2-1111GU11, a Q16LIUt, ll1G La Polite, Texas - -HaAA i,a , County City and/or County OATH OF OFFICE I, Ho=Ad Ebow , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Council - D.c st i.c t 3 , of the City of La Porte, State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the constitution and laws of the United States and of this State and the Charter and ordinances of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or emplo ent, as a rewar a my appointment or the confirmation thereof. So hel me God �. 7 Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 12xh. May 2003. Notary Public in and for the State of Texas day of