HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutesLOUIS RIGBY O� 4 DARYL LEONARD
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JOHN ZEMANEK IL 9
Councilmambar AL Larges A -� KRISTIN MARTIN
DOTTIE KAMINSKI V Councilmambar District 4
Councilmember At Larges B JAY MARTN
DANNY EARP Mayor Pro -Tam
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CHUCK ENGELKEN MIKE 4CLALI3EN
Councilmembar District 2 Councilmambar District 6
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The City Council Of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday DecBmber 14, 2015, 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:
Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6-02 p -m_ Members of Council present=
Councilmambers Engelken, Zemanek, Kaminski, K. Martin, J. Martin, and Clausen. Absent:
Councilmembers Earp and Leonard. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City
Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City Attorney Clark ^skins.
2_ INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Kevin Gilmore, First United Methodist Church_
3_ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmamber John
Zamanek.
4_ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
Jane Rosa, 812 S. Virginia, addressed Council and thanked them for the nativity scene displayed
for the holiday season_
Bill Scott, 1722 Lomax Scho01 Rd_, addressed Council thanking them for the assistance with a code
enforcement violation that was dismissed; made corrections t0 his prior public comments to Council
regarding traffic citations received by the two ladies he is assisting in court, and advised he and his
wife received notices to abate and not citations of codes_
Belinda Scott, 1722 Lomax SCho01 Rd_, addressed Council and advised she needs assistance
obtaining a closure letter from the Inspections E3epartment.
Barbara NOrwine, 202 S_ Lobit, addressed Council and wished them all a Merry Christmas and
thanked them for everything that they do for the City of La Porte.
5_ CONSENT AGENDA (A// consent agenc/a items era considered routine by City Council and will be enacted
by ones motion. There Wil/ be no separate discussion of these items unless a Counci/member requests an
item be removed and considered separate/y.)
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the City Council Meeting held On
November 9, 2015 - P_ Fogarty
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the sale of tax
delinquent properties consisting of Lots 1,3-7,10,17-2!9,31 and 32, BIOck 1 149 Town of
La Porte; Lots 21 and 22, Block 2 Battleground Estates - K. Powell
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(c) Consider approval or other action regarding a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with
National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) under cooperative purchasing program — C.
Daeumer
(d) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 66 "Taxation"
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas by establishing an Ad Valorem Tax
Freeze for residential homestead property owners in the City of La Porte, Texas who are
disabled or 65 years of age or older — C. Alexander
(e) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with the City of Houston Police Department to continue the assignment of a detective with
the La Porte Police Department to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
— K. Adcox
(f) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance vacating, abandoning, and
closing a portion of the N. W1 Street right-of-way, and retaining a public utility easement in
said right-of-way — T. Tietjens
(g) Consider approval or other action extending the deadline for an additional 90 days for
property owners to complete the repairs of two structures one located at 203 Bay Oaks and
the other located at 422 S. 2nd Street — R. Davidson
(h) Consider approval or other action regarding vehicle purchases through HGAC and
BuyBoard — D. Pennell
(i) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a construction
contract with Angel Brothers Enterprises, Ltd., for the improvements of the Catlett, Belfast
and Pineybrook rights-of-way — D. Pennell
(j) Consider approval or other action regarding Vehicle Replacement s for Fiscal Year 2015-
2016 — D. Pennell
(k) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid No. 16003 for Submersible Lift Pump(s)
Replacement — D. Pennell
(1) Consider approval or other action regarding replacement of the Hydro Lock connections on
all fire hydrants in the City of La Porte — D. Ladd
(m) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of
Agreement with Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of additional fire trucks over multiple
year period — D. Ladd
(n) Consider approval or other action regarding budget adjustment proposed by the La Porte
Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District Board — D. Ladd
(o) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid No. 090512 for the purchase of a new
Command Vehicle for the City of La Porte Fire Department — D. Ladd
Regarding Item G, Councilmember Zemanek requested additional information on repairs at 203
Bay Oaks. Deputy Building Official R. J. Davidson advised the owner provided a plan that was
approved to tear down a portion of the structure that has been added and general repairs to the
roof and exterior that are well underway; and the owner is moving in the right direction with repairs.
Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the property at 422 S. 2nd Street will be completed in 90
days. Mr. Davidson responded yes, or at the latest by the end of January 2016. Councilmember
Zemanek asked the estimated timeframe for repairs at 203 Bay Oaks. Mr. Davidson responded
mid -summer 2016.
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Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2015-3613: AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 66 "TAXATION° OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE, TEXAS BY ESTABLISHING AN AD VALOREM TAX FREEZE FOR RESIDENTIAL
HOMESTEAD PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS WHO ARE DISABLED OR 65
YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING AN OPEN
MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2015-3614: AN
ORDINANCE VACATIN, ABANDONING AND CLSOING A PORTION OF THE NORTH 8TH STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY; RETAINING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND AUTHRIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A DEED TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNERS, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff
recommendations. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers J. Martin, Zemanek, K. Martin,
Kaminski, Engelken and Clausen
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmembers Earp and Leonard
6. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution adopting a revised Official Zoning
Map for the City of La Porte — E. Ensey
Mayor Rigby advised council that City Manager Corby Alexander requested this item be removed
and presented at a later date.
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution adopting a policy to provide for
recovery of costs incurred to respond to public information request from a single requestor
in a twelve-month period that exceed 36 hours for personnel time — P. Fogarty
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary.
Councilmember Engelken moved to approve a Resolution adopting a policy to provide for recovery
of costs incurred to respond to public information requests from a single requestor in a
twelve-month period that exceed 36 hours for personnel time. Councilmember J. Martin seconded.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, J. Martin, Kaminski,
K. Martin and Engelken,
Nays: Councilmember Zemanek
Absent: Councilmembers Earp and Leonard
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Resolution 2015-24: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS ADOPTING A POLICY TO
PROVIDE FOR RECOVERY OF COSTS INCURRED TO RESPOND TO PUBLIC INFORMATION
REQUESTS FROM A SINGLE REQUESTOR IN A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD THAT EXCEED 36 HOURS
OF PERSONNEL TIME; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(c) Consider approval or other action regarding changes to Chapter 7.09 Family Medical Leave
Act (FMLA) and Chapter 7.08 Sick Leave "Physical Report Status" of the City of La Porte
Employee Handbook to reflect current law — C. Alexander
Human Resources Manager Matt Hartlieb presented a summary.
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Councilmember Clausen moved to approve changes to Chapter 7.09 Family Medical Leave Act
(FMLA) and Chapter 7.08 Sick Leave "Physical Report Status" of the City of La Porte Employee
Handbook to reflect current law. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, J. Martin, Kaminski,
K. Martin, Engelken, and Zemanek
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmembers Earp and Leonard
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
(a) Discussion and possible action regarding open riding rules at Lomax Rodeo Arena — R.
Epting
Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary.
Councilmember Zemanek asked about the daily rental fee. Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn
Epting responded $150.00 daily Monday -Thursday and $200.00 daily Friday- Sunday.
Councilmember Kaminski asked if the rodeo association is having a fundraiser, will the arena still
have to be rented and counted as daily time. Ms. Epting responded if the renter goes through the
rodeo association, it is counted as part of the rental days.
Councilmember Engelken asked if online rentals has been considered. Ms. Epting responded no;
renters pay with cash.
Councilmember J. Martin asked if there are guidelines for renting the arena for other events
besides riding. Ms. Epting responded if alcohol is involved, officers will be required. As far as time
to utilize the arena, individuals will have to vacate the property at 11:00 p.m. Sunday -Thursday, and
by midnight on Friday or Saturday.
Councilmember Clausen moved to formalize the proposal and come back to City Council.
Councilmember K. Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, J. Martin, Kaminski,
K. Martin, Engelken, and Zemanek
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmembers Earp and Leonard
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance establishing the membership
structure of the Fiscal Affairs Committee and consider action to appoint Councilmembers to
the Fiscal Affairs Committee.
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary.
Councilmember Engelken moved to approve an Ordinance establishing the membership structure
of the Fiscal Affairs Committee. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers J. Martin, Kaminski, Clausen,
K. Martin, Engelken, and Zemanek
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmembers Earp and Leonard
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2015-3615: AN
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE FISCAL
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO SUCH COMMITTEE; CONTAINING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Councilmember Zemanek moved to appoint Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard, Martin and
Alternate Kaminski to the Fiscal Affairs Committee. Councilmember K. Martin seconded. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers J. Martin, Kaminski, Clausen,
K. Martin, Engelken, and Zemanek
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmembers Earp and Leonard
8. REPORTS
(a) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board — Councilmember Engelken.
Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board
meeting held prior to the City Council Meeting.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager Corby Alexander called for a Special City Council Meeting either, Monday,
December 21, 2015, or Tuesday, December 22, 2015, to discuss the proposed Stop Loss Contract
for city health insurance plan.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information.
Councilmember Zemanek wished Councilmember Earp a speedy recovery; and everyone a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year; Councilmember Engelken wished Councilmember Earp and
Gail Martin a speedy recovery; and everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year;
Councilmember Clausen wished Councilmember Earp a speedy recovery and wished everyone a
Merry Christmas; Councilmember J. Martin wished Councilmember Earp a speedy recovery,
commented he is comfortable with the input for construction on Catlett and thanked staff for the
display of the nativity scene; Councilmember K. Martin sent prayers to Councilmember Earp and
Gail Martin and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year; Councilmember
Kaminski sent prayers to Councilmember Earp and Gail Martin and wished everyone a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year and thanked Staff for Christmas parties on Friday and Saturday
night and Mayor Rigby wished Councilmember Earp and Gail Martin a speedy recovery;
commented the Employee Christmas Party was well attended on Friday night as well as Christmas
on Main Street.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City 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, including, but not limited to, the following:
Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 — For the purpose of deliberating the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss a
Joint Ordinance and Boundary Adjustment Agreement and Joint Ordinance and Revenue Sharing
Agreement with the City of Morgan's Point regarding a 4.42 acre tract of land currently within the
City of la Porte's corporate boundary and proposed to be annexed with the City of Morgan's Point
corporate boundary.
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(2) — Consultation with Attorney: Meet with City
Attorney to discuss a Joint Ordinance and Boundary Adjustment Agreement and Joint Ordinance
and Revenue Sharing Agreement with the City of Morgan's Point.
City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 6:47 p.m.
regarding the items listed above.
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12. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
Council reconvened into the regular Council meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Regarding Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 — For the purpose of deliberating the
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to
discuss a Joint Ordinance and Boundary Adjustment Agreement and Joint Ordinance and Revenue
Sharing Agreement with the City of Morgan's Point regarding a 4.42 acre tract of land currently
within the City of la Porte's corporate boundary and proposed to be annexed with the City of
Morgan's Point corporate boundary.
Councilmember Zemanek moved to deny the proposal from the City of Morgan's Point.
Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Councilmembers K. Martin, Clausen, Kaminski, Zemanek and
Engelken
Nays: Mayor Rigby and Councilmember J. Martin
Absent: Councilmembers Earp and Leonard
13. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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Passed A"pgroved on January 11, 2015.
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