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Home My WebLink About2012-03-12 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City CouncilLOUIS RIGBY Mayor JOHN ZEMANEK Councilmember at Large A DOTTIE KAMINSKI Councilmember at Large B MIKE MOSTEIT Councilmember District 1 CHUCK ENGELKEN Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember District 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE MARCH 12, 2012 DARYLLEONARD Councilmember District 3 TOMMY MOSER Councilmember District 4 JAY MARTIN Councilmember District 5 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Kaminski, Mosteit, Engelken, Leonard, Moser and Martin. Absent: Councilmembers Zemanek and Clausen. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, Interim City Manager Steve Gillett, Assistant City Manager Traci Leach and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Rigby. 4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS and RECOGNITIONS (a) Mayor Rigby presented a proclamation to Phoebe Conerly proclaiming March 2012 American Red Cross Month. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) Chuck Rosa, 812 S. Virginia St., La Porte, addressed Council in opposition of changing the City's Code of Ordinances regarding group care facilities (a/k/a group homes, community homes, residential personal care homes, living centers and assisted living centers) and reported Sylvan Beach was open to the public. 6. CONSENT AGENDA — Consent agenda items are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. A Councilmember may remove any item for discussion and/or separate action. (a) Consider approval or other action of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 27, 2012 — P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 12012 for golf course and parks equipment — D. Mick (c) Consider approval or other action authorizing the BuyBoard purchase of play equipment and park equipment for Creekmont Park, Bay Oaks Park, and the La Porte Dog Park — S. Barr (d) Consider approval or other action approving the purchase of a Sutphen Heavy Duty Custom Rescue Pumper, Shield Model S-2 for the Fire Department — D. Ladd Page 1 of 4 March 12, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Consent Agenda pursuant to recommendations by City Staff. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Mosteit, Leonard, Moser, Kaminski and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Clausen and Zemanek 7. AUTHORIZATIONS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (a) Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance accepting bid for city owned real property located at 918 N. Broadway St. — T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3403 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 5.9 ACRES, SITUATED AT 918 N. BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF MORGAN'S POINT, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE HIGH BIDDER INTEGRATED MARING SERVICES, L.L.C., A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR A PRICE OF $1, 400,000.00; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATIGN TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilmember Leonard moved to approve an ordinance accepting bid for city owned real property located at 918 N. Broadway St. Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Mosteit, Leonard, Moser, Kaminski and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Clausen and Zemanek (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing the Planning Director to execute a pipeline permit to DCP Sand Hills Pipeline, LLC, for the installation of a 20" NGL pipeline through the City of La Porte — T. Tietjens Senior Engineer Julian Garza presented a summary. Councilmember Engelken questioned the duration of the proposed project. Julian Garza reported the duration of the proposed project would be 60 to 90 days. Councilmember Martin moved to authorize the Planning Director to execute a pipeline permit to DCP Sand Hills Pipeline, LLC, for the installation of a 20" NGL pipeline through the City of La Porte. Councilmember Mosteit seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Mosteit, Leonard, Moser, Kaminski and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Clausen and Zemanek 8. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding the location of the new Animal Shelter — K. Adcox Chief of Police Ken Adcox presented a power point presentation regarding two proposed locations of the future animal shelter. Chief of Police Ken Adcox reported the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends Site two as their preference for location of the new animal shelter. Page 2 of 4 March 12, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Spencer Highway location as the location of the new animal shelter. Councilmember Mosteit seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Mosteit, Leonard, Moser, Kaminski and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Clausen and Zemanek (b) Discussion or other action regarding group care facilities (a/k/a group homes, community homes, residential personal care homes, living centers and assisted living centers) D. Wilmore Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore presented a summary. Mayor Rigby questioned whether, with the current reading of the City's ordinance, if there was a report of abuse or neglect, would the City be able to conduct an inspection? Ms. Wilmore responded that it depends on whether it comes in as a police call/public safety call. Ms. Wilmore stated the annual registration fee is $25.00. Councilmember Leonard asked if there are any current regulations that have to be met through the Fire Marshal's Office. Fire Marshal Cliff Meekins advised there are not any current regulations to meet unless there are six or more residents being cared for in a home. Councilmember Martin moved to proceed with the scheduled public hearing on March 26 to receive input on the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation as proposed. Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Mosteit, Leonard, Moser, Kaminski and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Clausen and Zemanek (c) Discussion or other action regarding the Parks and Recreation Director executing an agreement for the operation of a Vendors' Market at Five Points Plaza — S. Barr Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented a summary and provided a proposed agreement. Councilmember Martin asked about the use of restroom facilities. Mr. Barr advised the restrooms in the old Texas Parks and Wildlife building will be available. Councilmember Moser moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Director's execution of an agreement for the operation of a Vendors' Market at Five Points Plaza. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Mosteit, Leonard, Moser, Kaminski and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Clausen and Zemanek 9. STAFF REPORTS (a) Receive Drainage Report — J. Garza Senior Engineer Julian Garza provided an update to the Drainage Report. Page 3 of 4 March 12, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes (b) Receive Report of the meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board — Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the La Porte Development Corporation's meeting which was held prior to the start of the Council meeting. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, March 12, 2012 (b) City Council Meeting, Monday, March 12, 2012 (c) Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, March 22, 2012 (d) Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, March 26, 2012 (e) City Council Meeting, Monday, March 26, 2012 (f) Good Friday City Offices Closed, Friday, April 6, 2012 (g) City Council Budget Retreat, Saturday, April 14, 2012 Interim City Manager Steve Gillett commented the next Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. prior to the March 26, 2012, council meeting. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies — Councilmembers Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Martin congratulated the La Porte Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) on the great golf tournament and fundraiser and reported he attended a meeting with the Port of Houston regarding noise pollution and hopes for a resolution soon. Councilmembers Moser and Kaminski commented they are both excited and looking forward to the building of the new Fire Station No. 1. Mayor Rigby commented he is looking forward to the new Fire Station No. 1, as well, and congratulated Judge Denise Mitrano and staff on their recent award. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. No executive session was convened. 13. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session. 14. ADJOURN There being no further business, at 6:50 p.m. Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Patrice Fogarty, Cit cretary March 26, 2012. Page 4 of 4 March 12, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes