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Home My WebLink About2004-05-24 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council -a A MIND ,S OF REGULAR MEETING AND W. KSHOP OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL May 24, 2004 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Peter Griffiths at 6 p.m. Members of City Council Present: Councilmembers Chuck Engelken, Howard Ebow, Charlie Young, Tommy Moser, Barry Beasley, Mike Mosteit and Mayor Pro Tem Peter Griffiths Members of Council Absent: None Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager Debra Feazelle, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Assistant City Manager Cynthia Alexander, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Public Works Director Steve Gillett, Judge Louie Ditta, EMS Chief Ray Nolen, Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr, MIS Manager Al Owens, Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley, Police Chief Richard Reff and Assistant Fire Chief John Dunham Others Present: Sue Gale Mock Kooken, Jim Schul, Mr. Griffiths, Mrs. Griffiths, Ana Griffiths, Peter Andrew Griffiths, Sib Carpenter, Rusty Shepherd, Delia Claus, Gwenda Moser, Mike Clausen, Dottie Kaminski, Alton Porter, Lester Quinn, Carol Christian of the Houston Chronicle, Roy Myers, Jack Christiana, Bruce Meismer, Kevin Edmonds, Baker Odyssey of the Mind Team, Chuck Davis, Lester Quinn, Ann Hayes, and a number of other citizens and students 2. Dr. Bobbye Worsham of Second Baptist Church delivered the invocation. 3. Mayor Pro Tem Griffiths led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. PRESENTATIONS /PROCLAMATIONS A. Mayor Pro Tem Peter Griffiths presented the Baker Junior High Odyssey of the Mind Team with a Prehistoric Five Proclamation in honor of their outstanding accomplishments. B. Mayor Pro Tem Peter Griffiths presented Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris with the National Small Cities and Towns Day Proclamation. C. Mayor Pro Tem Peter Griffiths presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Municipal Court Judge Louie Ditta. D. Mayor Pro Tem Peter Griffiths presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Council to consider approval of the Regular Meeting, Workshop Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes held on May 10, 2004. B. Council to consider awarding a bid to Brooks Concrete, Inc. as low bidder meeting specifications, to provide a concrete connector pathway between the pedestrian bridge over Little Cedar Bayou and the Recreation & Fitness Center, as provided in the bid documents. C. Council to consider awarding Bid #04026 for plastic garbage bags in the amount of $64,400 for August distribution. D. Council to consider Bid #04025 for water and sewer supplies in the amount of $137,446.09. E. Council to consider awarding for quotes for City Hall security items in the amount of $17,155.94. City Council Regular Meeting and*rkshop Meeting — May 24, 2004 - Page 2 F. Council to consider approval of an ordinance establishing speed limits during construction along a portion of Fairmont Parkway within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte. Motion was made Councilmember Engelken to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Second by Councilmember Ebow. Motion carried. Ayes: Engelken, Beasley, Griffiths, Mosteit, Young, and Ebow Nays: None Abstain: None 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA Lester Quinn of 1211 Bayshore Drive, La Porte, Texas 77571 spoke in regards to noise pollution, the budget amendment for general CIP fund 015 and fund 005, and concerns with campaign contributions. Mr. Quinn stated that we need more officers rather than a new police building and better salaries for police officers. Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas 77571called and declined to speak at the meeting this evening. Delia Claus of 808 South 2 Street, La Porte, Texas 77571 commented on her police and drug concerns. Ms Claus alleged she didn't receive any assistance after her assault; she also is concerned with the Permit Department regarding the old police car on her property. 7. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution officially supporting the establishment of Ellington Field as a joint reserve base. City Manager Debra B. Feazelle presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong read: RESOLUTION 2004 -11 - A RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ELLINGTON FIELD AS A JOINT RESERVE BASE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve the recommendation as presented by Ms. Feazelle. Second by Councilmember Ebow. Motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Young, Beasley and Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None 8. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance declaring the results of the election held in the City of La Porte on May 15, 2004. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong presented the summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong read: ORDINANCE 2004 -2739 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON MAY 15, 2004, FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A; COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 4; AND COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 5; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve the recommendation as presented by Mr. Armstrong. Second by Councilmember Beasley. The motion carried. City Council Regular Meeting and `rkshop Meeting — May 24, 2004 - Page 3 — Ayes: Engelken, Beasley, Griffiths, Mosteit, Young and Ebow Nays: None Abstain: None 9. Judge Ditta administered the Statement of Elected Officials and the Oaths of Office to Peter Griffiths, Councilmember at Large `A' and Tommy C. Moser, Councilmember District 4. 10. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance appointing a member of the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro -Tem of the City of La Porte, for the term expiring May 31, 2005. Mayor Pro -Tem Peter Griffiths requested nominations. Councilmember Engelken recommended Councilmember Beasley to fill the Mayor Pro Tem position through 2005. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong read: ORDINANCE 2004 -2740 — AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRO -TEM OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR THE TERM EXPIRING MAY 31, 2005; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilmember Engelken made the motion to appoint Councilmember Beasley as Mayor Pro -Tem. Second by Councilmember Mosteit. Motion carried. Ayes: Griffiths, Moser, Young, Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken and Ebow Nays: None Abstain: None 11. Mayor Pro -Tem Peter Griffiths read the letter of resignation from Bruce Meismer City Council District 6 and presented him with a plaque of appreciation for his service on City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Beasley chaired the remainder of the meeting. 12. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance calling a special election of the City of La Porte to fill the unexpired term of Councilperson District 6, calling a run -off election, if necessary. Assistant City Attorney Armstrong provided summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong read: ORDINANCE 2004 -2741 — AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO FILL THE UN- EXPIRED TERM OF COUNCILPERSON - DISTRICT 6; CALLING A RUN -OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY, DESIGNATING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES, APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS, PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING, PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD, PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION, PROVIDING OF NOTICE, PROVIDING FOR FILING DEADLINE AND FILING FEES FOR CANDIDATES, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilmember Engelken made the motion to approve Ordinance 2004 -2741 as presented by City Attorney Knox Askins. Second by Councilmember Griffiths. Motion carried. Ayes: Griffiths, Moser, Young, Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken and Ebow Nays: None Abstain: None City Council Regular Meeting and Auckrkshop Meeting — May 24, 2004 - Page 4 13. Council to consider approving the amendment to Chapter 22, Article V. Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers. Police Chief Richard Reff gave presentation and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong read: ORDINANCE 99 -1356B — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE V. "PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS ", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilmember Ebow made the motion to approve the amending of ordinance 99 -1356B as presented by Chief Reff. Second by Councilmember Mosteit. Motion carried. Ayes: Moser, Young, Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken and Ebow Nays: Griffiths Abstain: None 14. Council to consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order #1 with Vintage Contracting, Inc. for the Construction of the Bay Area Boulevard Trunk Sewer Project increasing the contract price by $119,514.00. Director of Public Works Steve Gillett gave the presentation and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong read: ORDINANCE 2004 -2742 — AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND VINTAGE CONTRACTING, INC., FOR THE BAY AREA BOULEVARD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $119,514.00, TO FUND SAID CHANGE ORDER; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilmember Griffiths made the motion to approve Ordinance 2004 -2742 as presented by Mr. Gillett. Second by Councilmember Ebow. Motion carried. Ayes: Griffiths, Moser, Young, Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken and Ebow Nays: None Abstain: None 15. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance establishing guidelines for the travel and business expenses by City Council members to business meetings. Councilmember Engelken gave the presentation and recommendation on behalf of the Audit Committee and answered questions. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong read: ORDINANCE 2004 -2743 — AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR TRAVEL AND BUSINESS EXPENSES BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO MEETINGS; PROVIDING AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE ALLOWANCES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilmember Griffiths made the motion to approve Ordinance 2004 -2743 as presented by Councilmembers Engelken, Ebow, Beasley and Griffiths. Second by Councilmember Moser. Motion carried. Ayes: Griffiths, Moser, Young, Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken and Ebow Nays: None Abstain: None City Council Regular Meeting and workshop Meeting — May 24, 2004 - Page 5 - .. 16. The Regular Meeting closed and the Workshop opened at 6:58 p.m. A. Update on Beacon Project — Chairman Jim Schul provided Council with an overview of Beacon. 17. The Workshop Meeting closed and the Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:12 p.m. 18. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Ms. Feazelle informed City Council she attended the State of the County address today and there was a tribute to the late Mayor Norman Malone. Ms. Feazelle stated the Home Grant Closing is May 28, 2004 at 330 N. 5 Street. Ms. Feazelle announced the Run -Off District 5 Early Voting will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers beginning June 2, 2004 and ending on June 15, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday June 5, 2004 at City Hall Council Chambers from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Election Day is Saturday, June 19, 2004. Early Voting for Mayor and District 6 Special Election will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers beginning July 7, 2004 and ending on July 20, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday July 10, 2004 at City Hall Council Chambers from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Election Day is July 24, 2004. 19. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers Engelken, Griffiths, Beasley, Ebow, Moser, Young and Mosteit had comments. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551 -087, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFR 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) 551.072 — Meet with City Manager and City Attorney for the purpose of deliberating the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 551.073 — Meet with City Manager and City Attorney for the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City of La Porte Council retired to Executive Session and the Regular Meeting reconvened at 8:33 p.m. There was no action taken during Executive Session. 21. CONSIDERATIONS AN POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 22. There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting was duly adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 178 Martha Gillett, T C City Secretary pdss app on this 14 day of June 2004 any Bea ey, Mayor P o Tem B REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 14, 2004 Appropriation Requested By: Susan Kelley Source of Funds: General Fund Department: Administration /Purchasing Account Number: Various Police Accts Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: $ 53,110 Exhibits: Bid Tabulation Amount Requested: $ 53,110 Exhibits: Bidder's List Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised Sealed Bid 04023 — Police Uniforms & Body Armor was opened and read on May 3, 2004. Bid requests were mailed to nine (9) area suppliers with seven (7) returned bids from six (6) vendors. Bidders were asked to supply samples and Police Department staff determined low bid meeting specifications was submitted as follows: C & G Wholesale Section I — Police Uniforms $48,331.47 Section II — Uniform Jackets $ 1,700.00 Lone Star Uniforms Section III — Body Armor $ 8,400.00 Grand Total $58,431.47 Funds were budgeted in the various police accounts in the amount of $53,110. Expenditures of items will not exceed the budgeted amount. This is a nine percent (9 %) increase over the bid two (2) years ago. The contract is for one (1) year with an additional one (1) year renewable option period. Staff Recommendation: Award Bid #04023 — Police Uniforms and Body Armor to low bidders meeting specifications. Action Required by Council: Award Bid #04023 — Police Uniforms and Body Armor in the amount not to exceed $53,110. Approved for City Council Agenda o -g - Debra B. Feazelle, ager Date BIDDER'S LIST SEALED BID #04023 - POLICE UNIFORMS & BODY ARMOR CODE BLUE POLICE SUPPLY CENTRAL POLICE SUPPLY, INC. 5550 EASTEX FRWY STE L 1410 WASHINGTON AVE. BEAUMONT, TX 77708 HOUSTON, TX 77002 GALL'S INC. LAWMAN'S UNIFORMS 2680 Palumbo Drive 5814 MILWEE BLDG A LEXINGTON, KY 40509 HOUSTON, TX 77092 LONE STAR UNIFORMS C & G POLICE SUPPLY P.O. BOX 692304 1008 W I RT ROAD HOUSTON TX 77269 SUITE 100 FAX: 713- 681 -2160 TROOPER SUPPLY, INC. TYLER UNIFORMS 2900 SMITH ST STE 150 228 S. ENGLEWOOD HOUSTON, TX 77006 TYLER, TX 75702 ADMIRAL LINEN & UNIFORM SERVICE, INC. 2030 KIPLING HOUSTON, TX 77098 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: PO BOX 996 APRIL 18, 2004 LA PORTE, TX 77572 -0996 APRIL 25, 2004 BID TABULATION - #04023 POLICE UNIFORMS & BODY ARMOR CODE BLUE TYLER LAWMAN'S LONE STAR LONESTAR TROOPER C & G POLICE UNIFORM UNIFORM & DESCRIPTION QTY UNIFORMS UNIFORMS SUPPLY WHOLESALE SUPPLY CO EQUIPMENT GALL'S SECTION I - POLICE UNIFORMS 1. MEN'S LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (Perfection Brand) (Fechheimer Brand) A. NAVY 150 $45.25 $49.95 $45.00 $48.11 $48.28 $56.00 $50.55 NO BID B. FRENCH BLUE 6 $28.50 $28.50 $39.75 $34.95 $34.70 $36.00 $36.35 NO BID C. TAN 10 $28.50 $28.50 $36.50 $31.08 $32.20 $31.80 $32.75 NO BID D. WHITE 10 $28.50 $28.50 $36.50 $31.08 $32.20 $31.80 $32.75 NO BID ITEM #1 TOTAL $7,528.50 $8,233.50 $7,718.50 $8,047.80 $8,094.20 $9,252.00 $8,455.60 NO BID 2. MEN'S SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT (Perfection Brand) (Fechheimer Brand) NO BID A. NAVY 280 $39.50 $45.00 $40.75 $43.21 $43.90 $51.00 $46.00 NO BID B. FRENCH BLUE 10 $27.00 $27.00 $36.75 $30.96 $31.60 $32.75 $33.05 NO BID C. TAN 20 $27.00 $27.00 $33.25 $27.23 $28.20 $29.20 $29.45 NO BID D. WHITE 20 $27.00 $27.00 $33.25 $27.23 $28.20 $29.20 $29.45 NO BID ITEM #2 TOTAL $12,410.00 $13,950.00 $13,107.50 $13,497.60 $13,736.00 $15,775.50 $14,388.50 NO BID 3. LADIES' LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (Perfection Brand) (Fechheimer Brand) NO BID A. NAVY 15 $45.25 $49.95 $45.00 $48.11 $48.28 $56.00 $50.55 NO BID B. FRENCH BLUE 2 $28.50 $28.50 $39.75 $34.95 $34.70 $36.00 $36.35 NO BID C. TAN 4 $28.50 $28.50 $36.50 $31.08 $32.20 $31.80 $32.75 NO BID D. WHITE 10 $28.50 $28.50 $36.50 $31.08 $32.20 $31.80 $32.75 NO BID ITEM #3 TOTAL $1,134.75 $1,205.25 $1,265.50 $1,226.67 $1,244.40 $1,357.20 $1,289.45 NO BID 4. LADIES' SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT (Perfection Brand) (Fechheimer Brand) NO BID A. NAVY 30 $39.50 $45.00 $40.75 $43.21 $43.90 $51.00 $46.00 NO BID B. FRENCH BLUE 5 $27.00 $27.00 $36.75 $30.96 $31.60 $32.75 $33.05 NO BID C. TAN 10 $27.00 $27.00 $33.25 $27.23 $28.20 $29.20 $29.45 NO BID D. WHITE 20 $27.00 $27.00 $33.25 $27.23 $28.20 $29.20 $29.45 NO BID ITEM #4 TOTAL $2,130.00 $2,295.00 $2,403.75 $2,268.00 $2,321.00 $2,569.75 $2,428.75 NO BID 5. MEN'S PANTS 400 $29.00 $29.00 $31.50 $31.50 $30.00 $31.50 $33.55 NO BID ITEM #5 TOTAL $11,600.00 $11,600.00 $12,600.00 $12,420.00 $12,000.00 $12,600.00 $13,420.00 NO BID 6. 'WESTERN" STYLE PANTS 100 $29.00 $29.00 $30.50 $31.93 $45.00 $38.00 NO BID NO BID ITEM #6 TOTAL $2,900.00 $2,900.00 $3,050.00 $3,193.00 $4,500.00 $3,800.00 $0.00 NO BID 7 LADIES' PANTS 100 $29.00 $29.00 $31.50 $31.05 $30.00 $31.50 $33.55 NO BID ITEM #6 TOTAL $2,900.00 $2,900.00 $3,150.00 $3,105.00 $3,000.00 $3,150.00 $3,355.00 NO BID 8. MEN'S WORK STYLE PANTS NO BID A. BROWN 20 $13.95 $13.95 $12.75 $16.50 $16.25 $14.75 NO BID NO BID B. NAVY 10 $13.95 $13.95 $12.50 $16.50 $18.50 $14.50 NO BID NO BID ITEM #7 TOTAL $418.50 $418.50 $380.00 $495.00 $510.00 $440.00 $0.00 NO BID 9. LADIES' WORK STYLE PANTS NO BID A. BROWN 10 $13.95 $13.95 $13.75 $16.50 $16.25 N/A NO BID NO BID B. NAVY 10 $13.95 $13.95 $13.75 $16.50 $18.50 $16.00 NO BID NO BID ITEM #8 TOTAL $279.00 $279.00 $275.00 $330.00 $347.50 8160.00 $0.00 NO BID 10. RAINCOATS NO BID A. LETTERING 20 $106.95 $106.95 $50.00 $70.43 $77.75 $51.50 NO BID NO BID B. LETTERING OMITTED 20 $90.95 $90.95 $40.00 $67.43 $72.75 $45.50 NO BID NO BID ITEM #9 TOTAL $3,958.00 $3,958.00 $1,800.00 $2,757.20 $3,010.00 81,940.00 $0.00 NO BID 11. GARRISON CAPS NO BID A. WHITE COVER 10 $28.50 $28.50 $30.00 $33.04 $32.00 $38.00 NO BID NO BID B. NAVY COVER 20 $28.50 $28.50 $27.75 $33.04 $32.00 $38.00 NO BID NO BID ITEM #11 TOTAL $855.00 $855.00 $855.00 $991.20 $960.00 $1,140.00 $0.00 NO BID SECTION 1 TOTAL $46,113.75 $48,594.25 $46,605.25 $48,331.47 $49,723.10 $52,184.45 NO BID NO BID NO BID SECTION II - UNIFORM JACKET 20 $90.00 $90.00 $85.75 $85.00 $61.75 $115.00 $98.00 NO BID SECTION II TOTAL $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,715.00 $1,700.00 $1,235.00 82,300.00 $1,960.00 NO BID NO BID option 1 $530.00 NO BID SECTION III - BODY ARMOR 20 $420.00 $420.00 $535.00 $475.00 option 2 $498.00 $490.00 $637.35 NO BID SECTION III TOTAL $8,400.00 $8,400.00 $10,700.00 $10,900.00 $10,640.00 $9,800.00 $12,747.00 NO BID GRAND TOTAL $56,313.75 $58,794.25 $59,020.25 $60,931.47 $61,598.10 $64,284.45 $14,707.00 NO BID Information reflects pricing only, and other factors may be considered during the evaluation process. ��> L REQI ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AG'TDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 14 , 2 // 004 App ropriation Requested By: Nick Finan /1 . Source of Funds: N/A Department: Planning 41/ Account Number: N/A Report: Resolution: X Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Resolution Amount Requested: N/A Area Map Application Budgeted Item: YES NO Memo to CC SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On February 9, 2004, City Council passed Resolution #2004 -06. This placed a 180 -day moratorium on new construction in the Main Street Development District. During the moratorium period, no new zoning permits, building permits, or certificates of occupancy shall be issued. In addition, no letters of availability for utilities, review or action by any City board, commission or department shall be authorized during this period. The City received a request from Mr. Harold Carroll for an exception from this Resolution. The applicant wants to lease and remodel an existing building located at 115 West Main Street for the purpose of automotive repairs. The nature of remodeling would be to enclose an existing awning to allow an extra work bay. This enclosure would impact the main structure, but the exterior will blend in with the overall building. The subject property is zoned General Commercial (GC). The proposed use is permitted as per Code of Ordinances. Staff recognizes that the requested exception would bring business back into a currently vacant building within the Main Street District area. The moratorium does allow remodeling but no new construction. (Since this proposal adds additional, usable floor space to the structure, the term `remodeling' as it applies to this project, is debatable.) Staff has no recommendation to this exception at this stage, as there are no findings from the Main Street District yet. Action Reauired by Council: 1. Consider an exception from a Resolution to allow filing and issuance of building permit for remodeling an existing building at 115 West Main Street located within the Main Street District. Approved for City Council Agenda 1 4 -2 'd (( Debra B. Feazel e, City Mihager Date RESOLUTION NO. to 4 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING AND THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND ALL OTHER ZONING AND /OR DEVELOPMENT_ PERM II -S—F..OR_NEW_CONSTRUCSION_IN THE_MAIN_S BEET DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT SUCH MORATORIUM SHALL EXPIRE AFTER ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS OR DISPOSITION OF ZONING CHANGE PROCEEDINGS WITH REGARD TO SUCH DISTRICTS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS IN THE EVENT OF HARDSHIP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, there is developed and undeveloped land in the City of La Porte, Texas, the development of which may significantly impact City services, such as water, sanitary sewer, traffic, sanitation, and fire and police protection; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has not conducted a thorough review of its Main Street Development Zoning and Planning regulations since 1987; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte desires to avoid the adverse effects further development without appropriate zoning and planning regulations may have on the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, in order to avoid any adverse effects, to further the goals of the Comprehensive Plan update, to provide for orderly future development and growth, desires to establish a period of time in which to complete a review in regard to the Main Street District development regulations; and WHEREAS, continued refinement of development standards ensures neighborhood and business compatibility, minimizes incompatible elements between abutting land uses and contributes to a higher quality of life; and WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan Update made the following recommendations: Provide an appropriate amount of land for various densities and types of residential and commercial uses and ensure the highest quality living environment. Seek to ensure that adjacent land uses are developed compatibly and take measures to mitigate land use transitions with differing intensities. Redevelop areas, such as Main Street, to enhance its natural character and historic appeal. Evaluate the appropriateness of design standards that include landscaping, screening, increased lot sizes and setbacks, and other methods to minimize negative effects among different land uses. Determine appropriate residential densities for various areas within the -- G ity - -on- the - basis -of- accessibility ,- utility_availability, topography_,proximity to shopping areas, and other relevant factors. Update the Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map to reflect identification of various areas of particular densities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte finds and determines that the premises hereof are true and correct. SECTION 2. The City Council further finds and determines that it is in the best interests of the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City to place a moratorium on the acceptance for filing and consideration, and the issuance of building permits and all other development and zoning permits, for all properties in the Main Street Development District in the City for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the date hereof, and such moratorium is hereby imposed. For purposes of this moratorium, the term "Main Street Development District ", or words of similar import, shall include, but not be limited to development occurring within the area described in the document attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A ". SECTION 3. That there is hereby established a moratorium on the issuance of any permits for construction of or reconstruction in the Main Street Development District within the City of La Porte, Texas for a period of up to one - hundred eighty (180) days from the date of passage of this Resolution. 2 SECTION 4. That during the moratorium period no new zoning permits, building permits (but only for new construction and not interior remodeling), or certificates of occupancy shall be issued and no letters of availability for utilities, as well as formal review or action by any City board, commission or department shall be authorized for the Main Street Development District as described in Section 2 of this Resolution. SECTION 5. This moratorium shall remain in effect for a period of one - hundred eighty (180) days or until final action is taken on any proposed zoning and/or subdivision regulation changes affecting the Main Street Development District, or until final action is taken regarding amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map, and development regulations by the City Council, whichever comes first. SECTION 6. Any property owners subject to this moratorium may apply to the City Council for an exception in the event that a hardship results from its application, and the City Council is authorized to grant an exception to the moratorium imposed by this Resolution only when it finds that such hardship does exist. Any exception so granted shall not be a substitute for enforcement of current zoning, development or building regulations, policies and procedures of the City of La Porte. SECTION 7. This moratorium does not apply to developments for which administratively complete applications for zoning permits, building permits, special conditional use permits, or any other development permits have been completed and filed with the City of La Porte prior to the passage of this resolution. In such event, the applicant may complete the permit review process and development approval process under existing City of La Porte regulations, policies, and procedures in connection with the proposed application. 3 SECTION 8. The moratorium on the acceptance for filing and the issuance of building permits and all other development permits for new construction in the Main Street Development District for shall expire on 1'9 , 2004 at 11:59 p.m., Central Standard Time. SECTION 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, and it is accordingly so resolved. . DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, on the 9 -1..-1 day of -rPr(io ( 9 J , 2004. APPROVED: /4_,,-/ No an L. Ma Malone, ne, Mayor ATTEST: alibt-P*0 Mart a Gillett, City Secretary APPROV ! - T� F ► -RM: f — . A , JT 4 110- 1 5Ut r 6Aiiai / J �f .�� ong, Asst. Ci Attorne o� 4 ,.... _. S.H. 146 — 7 ---- (n 1 u i 1 8th ST. 1 - F. 01 1 1 1 -F. (A . 1 I 1 7 h ST. ri 1 6th ST, 1-1> i . CO 1 -F. Iv Z > (11 (II 1 1 5th T. >-- r-t- (i) o 1 0 01 H 1 z -.P . X 4 v) --1 0-) cz m › -p. 01 • 1— _ rn C) ,...., it > 0 v) 1 3rd ST. 0 C O 01 0) > rn L.0 w I r") —I 1 -0 2nd ST. X I — 1 0 (A CD rrl a) C.1) _ -- . — 1 st ST. 1 1 i I i_ 1 _ BROADWAY ..._ _. JUN -02 -04 WED 03:35 PM P. 1 . . .,:: •.. 1 f l , n 1 City Of La Porte June 1, 2004 ' "' Mayor Pro Tempore and Council x 1 would like to lease an remodel an existing structure at 115 West Main. This ig' '• : ';• lis zoned for automotive r pair. At this time the building is currently empty, and not' ♦ ^•' 'producing any sales tax rvenue. ��. . • Per the provisions of Sc lion 6, Resolution 2004 -06 (Moratorium on the acceptarlcfQr�`' .filing and the issuance of uilding permits and all other zoning and /or development : �,4 permits for new construe on in the Main Street Development District), we seek an . •� : • , i , !.':.; ,r: 'exception to section 4 (th t during the moratorium period no new zoning permits, ibuilding permits[but onl lfor new construction and not interior remodeling] shail'be` h;' `;:;i •,1 .:, : :':•: issued) to allow our proje• at 115 W. Main. ` *' • r�. , . 1 would like to enclose existing awning to allow me an extra work bay. This i (enclosure would impact t ce structure in a minor way. The outside of the enclosure will :.:• lblend in with the buildin Y. Drawings of this enclosure have been submitted to Wayne '. ••,: Sabo, city planner. Y`- The benefits of this proj et would have a low impact on the existing building;. also - �' • , S bringing in needed tax do lars, and attracting customers and businesses to the propbsecl,� ,;;•; . M ain Street District. La Pp to Hardware is moving from Main Street, an4takin all their':', customers with them. Thi automotive repair shop would compensate for sQme of e ; , customers being lost. '. • Please consider this req lest being asked of yowl would to thank the La Porte to t •• • • ide artment and Wayne S bo, City P1 '' p Planner for all their help with this project. "' ' 5 Harold Carroll r .., 1 , :1 L.. .� 71/ o i l��ll i ' � ' �'�� 9 C of La Porte I ,tcrhlNlrc'cl 1s92 Memo To: Mayor Pro—Tem and City Council Debra Feazelle, City Manager John Joems, Assistant City Manager From: Nicholas Finan, Interim Planning Director Data June 4 2004 Rea Request by Mr. Carroll for 115 Main St As outlined in a previous agenda item, the committee charged with making a recommendation on the Main Street District is still formulating regulations. While the committee has discussed and has formulated several regulations to recommend, it has not considered strict architectural controls or limited the type of activities. Mr. Carroll has submitted plans to enclose the canopy at 115 Main Street It has an existing vacant service station. Mr. Carroll plans on creating a drive thru bay under the existing canopy, thus changing the foot print and increasing the amount of enclosed area. The current moratorium prohibits the new, exterior construction. Mr. Carroll, in accordance with the ordinance, is requesting an exception. At this time he has not defined his hardship. It appears the committee does not intend on extending any architectural requirements at this time. The committee had made it clear they do not intend on limiting the current allowable commercial activities, except commercial storage. Staff is not in a position to make a recommendation since there has been no conclusion reached by the committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission has not had an opportunity to review or comment on the Main Street District