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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING
OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
April 09, 2007
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Alton Porter at 6:00 p.m.
Members of City Council Present: Mayor Alton Porter, Council members Tommy Moser,
Mike Mosteit, Louis Rigby, Barry Beasley, Howard Ebow, Mike Clausen and Chuck
Engelken.
Members of Council Absent: None.
Members of City Executive Staff and City Emplovees Present: Assistant City Attorney
Clark Askins, Interim City Manager John Joerns, Public Works Director Steve Gillett,
Planning Director Wayne Sabo, Assistant Public Works Director Don Pennell, EMS Chief
Ray Nolen, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby, Parks
and Recreation Director Stephen Barr, Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs,
Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley, Police Chief Richard Reff, Fire Chief Mike Boaze, EMS
Shift Coordinator Gary Griffin, Human Resource Manager Robert Swanagan and EMS
Paramedic II Jake Evans.
Others Present: Ken Patel, Shar Lynch, Lauren Barr, Chip Tagrat, Adam Brinner, A.J.
Sidders, Mahmood Akhtar, Char Bingham, Georgia Malone, Dan Chappell ofFairmont
Baptist Church, Marci Barr, Lauren Barr, Dottie Kaminski, John Handy of Houston
Chronicle and other citizens.
2. Reverend Dan Chappell of Fairmont Baptist Church of La Porte delivered the Invocation.
3. Mayor Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
A. Mayor Porter presented a National Public Telecommunications Week proclamation
to Dispatcher I Adam Brinker.
B. Mayor Porter recognized Jake Evans of Emergency Medical Services for Employee
of the (First) Quarter.
5. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approving Minutes of the Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council held
on March 26, 2007.
B. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a bid for Clsoed Cirtucit
Television Sewer Inspection Camera System.
C. Council to consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement with Mar-Con Services, LLC for waterline installation in the
amount of$281,940.70, with a $14,097 contingency.
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D. Council to consider approval or other action regarding accepting a grant award for
the La Porte Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Hazardous Material
Emergency Preparedness.
E. Council to consider approval or other action for the purchase of tires from the Texas
Building and Procurement Commission Cooperative Purchasing Program in the
amount not to exceed $40,000.00.
F. Council to consider approval or other action approving an ordinance amending
Fiscal Year 2006-07 Budget for the Grant Fund by $31,000 for the award of the
LEPC Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness planning grant.
G. Council to consider approval or other action approving an ordinance authorizing the
Interim City Manager to execute a contract with Dr. Oscar Boultinghouse, M.D.,
Medical Director for the City of La Porte EMS Division.
H. Council to consider approval or other action regarding awarding a bid to Marine,
Inc. for Base and Supplemental Bid Items in the amount of $1 05,580 for repairs to
the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier according to the plans and specifications provided, as
low bidder meeting specifications.
I. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance approving and
authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of
Pasadena to provide design capabilities for a Joint Venture Sports Complex,
according the terms of the agreement.
Council had questions on items D, G & H.
Motion was made by Council member Tommy Moser to approve the consent agenda
with the exception of item I as presented. Second by Council member Mike Clausen.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Mosteit, Moser, Beasley, Engelken, Clausen, Ebow, Rigby, and Porter.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion was made by Council member Howard Ebow to approve and move forward with
interlocal agreement and the City of La Porte paying its portion of cost and design of
proiect. Second by Council member Chuck Engelken. Motion carried.
Ayes: Mosteit, Beasley, Engelken, Clausen, Ebow, and Porter.
Nays: Moser & Rigby
Abstain: None
Absent: None
6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX
PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE
AGENDA.
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Ken Patel- would like the City of La Porte to completely construct L Street between the 146
access road to South 8th Street.
A.J. Siddiqui - spoke in favor of a water connection for the La Porte Travel Plaza.
Mr. Taggart spoke on behalf of AJ Siddiqui. Mr. Tagget requested City of La Porte issue
temporary water line. He is willing to open escrow account.
7. Public Hearing - Council to consider approval or other action on recommendation of
Planning & Zoning Commission to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-002
for proposed nursing home to be located within a PUD.
Open Public Hearing - Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m.
Planning Director Wayne Sabo presented summary and recommendation and answered
Council's questions.
Public Input: There were no citizens wishing to provide input.
Recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission - City Council consider approval of
approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-002 for proposed nursing home to be
located within a PUD.
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:45 p.m.
8. Council to consider approval or other action regarding Ordinance l50l-P5
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: Ordinance l50l-P5- AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER
106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
#SCU-07-002 FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS,
TO-WIT: 7 ACRE TRACT OUT OF 8.2628 ACRES OF LAND, BEING TR 719 AND E Y2
OF TR 718, LA PORTE OUTLOTS, W.B. LAWRENCE SUBDIVISION, VOLUME 83,
PAGE 344, DEED RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A NURSING HOME ALONG UNDERWOOD ROAD
SOUTH OF CANIFF ROAD; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
Motion was made bv Council member Chuck Engelken to approve Ordinance l50l-P5 SCU
07 -002 as recommended by Planning & Zoning Commission for proposed nursing home to
be located within a PUD. Second by Council member Barry Beasley. The motion carried
unanimously.
Ayes: Mosteit, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Clausen, Engelken, Ebow and Porter.
Nays: None
Abstain: None.
Absent: None
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9. Public Hearing - Council to consider approval or other action on recommendation of
Planning & Zoning Commission to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-003
for the off-site parking for Process Product.
Open Public Hearing - Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.rn.
Planning Director Wayne Saba presented summary and recommendation and answered
Council's questions.
Public Input: There were no citizens wishing to provide input.
Recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission - City Council consider approval of
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-003 for off-site parking for Process Product.
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:50 p.m.
10. Council to consider approval or other action regarding Ordinance l501-Q5
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: Ordinance 1501-Q5- AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER
106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
#SCU-07-003 FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS,
TO-WIT: 0.35 ACRE, LOTS 17-21, BLOCK 76, TOWN OF LA PORTE, JOHNSON
HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 35, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR PROCESS PRODUCT;
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
Motion was made by Council member Tommv Moser to approve Ordinance 1501-05 SCU
07-003 as recommended by Planning & Zoning Commission for off-site parking for Process
Product. Second by Council member Mike Clausen. The motion carried unanimously.
Ayes: Mosteit, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Clausen, Engelken, Ebow and Porter.
Nays: None
Abstain: None.
Absent: None
11. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a selection of May 2007 city Council
Meeting Dates.
It was the consensus of City Council to approve one meeting in May, the date being May 21,
2007.
Ayes: Mosteit, Moser, Beasley, Engelken, Clausen, Ebow, Rigby and Porter.
Nays: None
Abstain: None.
Absent: None
12. Council received a report from the City Manager Selection Committee and considered
selection of a search firm.
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Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley provided overview there are 8 responses received and 2
were eliminated. Two top firms were chosen, Colin Baenziger & Associates & Waters
Consulting Group.
Motion was made by Council member Chuck Engelken to extend offer to Water Consulting
Group. Second by Councilmember Tommy Moser. Motion Carried.
The next City Manager Selection Committee Meeting will be held April 16, 2007 at 5:00
p.m.
Ayes: Mosteit, Moser, Beasley, Engelken, Clausen, Ebow, Rigby and Porter.
Nays: None
Abstain: None.
Absent: None
13. Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop at 7:00 p.m.
Council discussed conducting a Joint Run-Off Election with San Jacinto College District.
Council agreed for the City of La Porte to conduct a Joint Run-Off Election with San Jacinto
College District. City Secretary Martha Gillett will contact Dr. Ron Rucker at San Jacinto
College District.
14. Closed the Workshop meeting and reconvened Regular Meeting at 7:03 p.m.
15. Administrative Reports
Interim City Manager John Joems provided Council with the following Administrative
Reports.
La Porte "Neighborhood Center" 2007 Gala April 12, 2007 6:30 p.m. at Sylvan Beach
Pavilion, City Council Pre-Budget Retreat April 14, 2007, Economic Alliance/Project Stars,
April 16, 2007 12:30 P.M. Lyondell Recreation Facility, Meet the Candidates April 17,
2007,6:30 P.M. Council Chambers, 2007 San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment
Battle Reenactment April, 21, 2007, Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon April 22, 2007 7:00
a.m., Sylvan Beach Day Parade and Festival April 28, 2007 and May 3,2007 Mayor's
Prayer Breakfast at Senior Services at La Porte Fitness Center.
16. Council Comments
Beasley, Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, and Porter had comments.
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551-087, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
(CONSUL T A TION 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)
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18. Considerations and possible action on items considered in Executive Session.
There was no Executive Session Items.
19. There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting was duly
adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Martha GWtt:~RMC:CMC
City Secretary
P~I and approve~ thi~ 23rd day of April 2007
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Mayor Alton E. Porter
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: Februarv 26. 2007
Appropriation
Requested By:
Susan Kellev
Source of Funds:
General Fund
Department:
Finance/Purchasing
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
xxx
Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits:
Contract Agreement
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Ordinance 2982
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Waters Consulting has accepted the City of La Porte's offer to enter into an agreement to conduct an
executive search for the position of city manager. Waters' proposal for professional services is $19,500
and billable expenses shall not exceed $8,500.
Action Required bv Council:
Approve Ordinance 2982 to enter into agreement with Waters Consulting for executive search for city manager.
Approved for City Council Ae:enda
John Joerns, Interim City Manager
Date