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Home My WebLink About2014-07-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutesLOUIS RIGBY Mayor JOHN ZEMANEK Councilmember At Large A DOTTIE KAMINSKI Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember At Large B DANNY EARP Councilmember District 1 CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE J U LY 14, 2014 DARYL LEONARD 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, July 14, 2014, 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: 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Kaminski, Clausen, Earp, Moser and Martin. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Don Hill, La Porte InterChurch Council. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Mike Clausen. 4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) Chuck Rosa, 812 S. Virginia, addressed Council with concerns of the possibility of illegal immigrants coming into the City. Mr. Rosa requested the City pass a resolution like the City of League City did. 6. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting held on June 23, 2014. — P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid No. 14024 for Ready Mix Concrete to Dorsett in the amount of $79,610 with a total authorization of $87,510, including a 10% contingency (postponed at the June 23, 2014 meeting) — D. Mick (c) ' Consider approval or other action repealing Ordinance 2010-33 and designating the Bay Area Observer as the City's official newspaper for legal advertisement (postponed at the June 23, 2014) — T. Leach Page 1 of 6 July 14, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Moser moved to approve the Consent Agenda pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Kaminski, Earp, Moser and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard and Zemanek Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2014-3526: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2010-3303, APPOINTING THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE AS THE DESIGNATED NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Rezone Request # 14-92000001, rezoning property from General Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (R-1) — E. Ensey The public hearing was opened at 6:09 p.m. City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary. There being no public comments, the public hearing closed at 6:15 p.m. (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 106, Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification for a .809 acre tract of land on Farrington Boulevard just north and east of Fairmont Parkway from General Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (R-1) — E. Ensey Councilmember Clausen moved to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 106, Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification for a .809 acre tract of land on Farrington Boulevard just north and east of Fairmont Parkway from General Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (R-1). Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski, Earp and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard and Zemanek Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of, Ordinance 2014-3627: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106, "ZONING' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) FOR A .809 ACRE TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING -AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 8. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Shrader Engineering in the amount of $18,268 for design and basic Page 2 of 5 July 14, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes construction coordination services for Phase 1 of the Hillridge Water Plant Improvements including new controls for City Water Wells Nos. 1 and 2 and increase the Fiscal Year 2014 budget for Phase 1 improvements to the Hilldridge Water Plant from $231,000 to $306,000 — D. Mick Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary. Councilmember Clausen moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Shrader Engineering in the amount of $18,268 for design and basic construction coordination services for Phase 1 of the Hillridge Water Plant Improvements including new controls for City Water Wells Nos. 1 and 2 and increase the Fiscal Year 2014 budget for Phase 1 improvements to the Hilldridge Water Plant from $231,000 to $306,000. Councilmember Earp seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski, Earp and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard and Zemanek (b) Consider approval or other action of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement of Resignation, Appointment and Acceptance with Amegy Bank to serve as paying agent for the City's outstanding bonds — M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary. Councilmember Martin moved to approve acceptance of Amegy Bank to serve as a paying agent for the City's outstanding bonds. Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski, Earp and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard and Zemanek 9. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding Sylvan Beach Pier Night Fishing Fees — S. Barr Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented a summary indicating the amount of the proposed all-night fee is a bargain when compared with other local all-night fishing fees. Councilmember Martin moved to authorize a night fishing fee in the amount of $8.00; ratify and authorize the execution of a proposed amended agreement. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski, and Martin Nays: Councilmember Earp Absent: Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard and Zemanek 10. REPORTS (a) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board — Councilmember Engelken Page 3 of 5 July 14, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Martin provided a report from the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting which was held prior to the Council meeting. (b) Receive report of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region — S. Livingston Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, provided a report. (c) Receive report on Adoption Center and Animal Shelter — R. McPhail Public Improvement Coordinator Reagan McPhail provided an update on the Adoption Center and Animal Shelter, including a monthly rain report. Mayor Rigby asked if the contractor is aware the City intends to enforce the $500.00 a day fine if the project is not completed on time. Mr. McPhail responded the contractor is aware that staff is watching the days. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive report from City Manager • La Porte Redevelopment Authority/ La Porte Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One Meeting, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 • Meet and Confer Meeting, Tuesday, July 22, 2014 • City Council Meeting, Monday, July 28, 2014 • Wrecker Committee Meeting, Tuesday, July 29, 2014 City Manager Corby Alexander reported the generators arrived and are connected at City Hall and the Waste Water Plant and will be tested next week. 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 Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Earp and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Clausen thanked Public Improvement Coordinator Reagan McPhail for the report on the Adoption Center and Animal Shelter. Councilmember Martin thanked Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, for the report and congratulated Rebecca Collins with the Bay Area Observer for being designated as the City's official newspaper for legal advertisement, and reported the 4th of July Parade was a success. Councilmember Moser thanked staff for going the extra mile when submitting paperwork for a grant for the Old Dewalt Schoolhouse. Councilmember Kaminski thanked Public Improvement Coordinator Reagan McPhail for the report on the Adoption Center and Animal Shelter; Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, for the report, and congratulated Rebecca Collins with the Bay Area Observer for being designated as the City's official newspaper for legal advertisements. Councilmember Earp thanked everyone for attending the meeting; thanked Public Improvement Coordinator Reagan McPhail; Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Page 4 of 5 July 14, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes Region, for the report, and congratulated Rebecca Collins with the Bay Area Observer for being designated as the City's official newspaper for legal advertisements. Mayor Rigby reported he attended the Dedication of the Volunteer Room in Jeannie Zemanek's name at the La Porte Police Department, presented a proclamation to the Deer Park Ladies Softball team for winning the State Championship; sent kudos to everyone involved in the 4th of July Parade, commented Fairmont Park Pool and the basketball court looks wonderful; and he looks forward to many years with the new facilities. 13. ADJOURN There being no further business, Councilmember Moser moved to adjourn the meeting -at 7:12 p.m. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Patrice Fogarty, City cretary Passed qnd g�pybftd on July 28, 2014. Page 5 of 5 July 14, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes