HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-22 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council MinutesLOUIS RIGBY O� a DARYL LEONARD
Mayor i O Councilmember District 3
JOHN 2EMAN EK IV KRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmember At Large A �j m Councilmember District 4
DOTTIE KAMINS KI
Councilmember At Large B JAY MARTIN
DANNY EARP Mayor Pro-Tem
Co unoilmember District 1 r�,�p.� Cou ncilmember District 5
CHUCK ENG ELKEN MIKE CLAUSEN
Councilmem ber District 2 Councilmember District 6
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday February 22, 2016, 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 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present:
Cou ncilmem tiers Engelken, Earp, Zemanek, Clausen, Kaminski and J. Martin. Absent:
Councilmem tiers K_ Martin 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 Clark ^skins_
3_ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Mike Clausen.
4_ PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
(a) Recognition — Employee of the Fourth Quarter 2015 — Victor Martinez — City of La Porte
Public Works E>epartment (Solid Waste) — Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby recognized Victor Martinez as Employee of the Fourth Quarter 2015.
(b) Recognition — Employee of the Year 2015 — favid Hefner — City of La Porte Parks and
Recreation E)epartment (Building Maintenance Supervisor) — Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby recognized David Hefner as Employee of the Year 2015_
(c) Recognition — Manager of the Year — Cathy Haney — City of La Porte Municipal Court ((--ourt
Administrator) — Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby recognized Cathy Haney as Manager of the Year 2015-
S.
015_S_ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
There were no public comments.
6_ CONSENT AGENDA (A// 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 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
February 8, 2016 — P_ Fogarty
(b) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Gulf States Protective Coatings in the amount of $273,025.00 and a project contingency of
$24,000.00 for a total project cost Of $297,025.00 — S_ Valiante
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(c) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year
contract with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership — S. Livingston
(d) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 70 "Traffic and
Vehicles" of the City Code of Ordinances, to change speed limit on Wharton Weems Blvd. —
T. Leach
(e) Consider approval or other action regarding a community cooperation project (new entryway
sign) with Bay Point Townhome Homeowners Association — T. Leach
Regarding Item D, Councilmember J. Martin asked if the question on the speed limit on S.
Broadway has been resolved. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded staff has contacted
TX Dot and the speed limit signs are now consistent with the ordinance.
Councilmember J. Martin moved to approve Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff
recommendations. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2016-3625: AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70 "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ALTERING
THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SEC. 545.356,
TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE, UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY
PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND
UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANES
(a) Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission to approve an amendment to the Future Land Use Map component of
the La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation for a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N.
1St Street and E. Street, described as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision
from Commercial to Low Density Residential; consider approval or other action regarding an
Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map component of the La Porte Comprehensive
Plan to change designation for a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N. 1St Street and E. Street,
described as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from Commercial to Low
Density Residential — E. Ensey
The public hearing opened at 6:18 p.m.
City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommendation
Councilmember Zemanek questioned the difference between R-1 and R-2. City Planner Eric Ensey
responded R-2 allows for different uses for housing that are not in R-1.
Councilmember Earp asked what will happen to the rest of the property that is zoned commercial.
Mr. Ensey responded, during a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Board members
discussed the idea of looking at all of the properties along 1St Street during the next comprehensive
plan to be zoned residential as opposed to commercial.
There being no public comments the public hearing closed at 6:23 p.m.
Councilmember Zemanek moved to approve an Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan for a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N. 11t Street and
E. Street, described as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from Commercial to Low
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Density Residential. Councilmember J. Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED 6/1.
Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Kaminski,
J. Martin and Engelken
Nays: Councilmember Earp
Absent: Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2016-3626 AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN UPDATE TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP COMPONENT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(b) Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission to approve rezone of a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N. 1St Street and E
Street, described as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from General
Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential (R-2); consider approval or other action
regarding an Ordinance to approve zone change request #15-92000003, to rezone a 0.57
acre tract at corner of N. 1St Street and E Street, described as Lots 1-8, B lock 108, Town of
La Porte Subdivision from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) —
E. Ensey
The public hearing opened at 6:24 p.m.
There being no public comments the public hearing closed at 6: 25 p.m.
Councilmember Zemanek moved to approve an Ordinance approving zone change request
#15-92000003, to rezone a 0.57 acre tract at corner of N. 1 st Street and E Street, described as Lots
1-8, B lock 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density
Residential. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2016-3627: 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
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 0.57 ACRE TRAT 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.
(c) Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve an amendment to the Future Land Use Map Component of the
La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation of a 3.9 acre tract located north of
Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont
Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William
Jones Survey from Neighborhood Commercial to Commercial; consider approval or other
action regarding an Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map Component of the
La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation of a 3.9 acre tract located north of
Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont
Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William
Jones Survey from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "Commercial" — E. Ensey
The public hearing opened at 6:26 p.m.
City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommended the item be continued to the
March 14, 2016, City Council Meeting.
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Councilmember Earp moved to continue the public hearing on March 14, 2016. Councilmember
Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers K. Martin and
Leonard were absent.
Councilmember Kaminski moved to postpone action on the ordinance until the March 14, 2016.
Councilmember J. Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers
K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
(d) Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission to approve rezone of a 3.9 acre tract located north of Fairmont Parkway
near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont Commercial Park
Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Jones Survey
from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC); consider approval or
other action regarding an Ordinance to approve zone change request #15-92000004, for a
3.9 acre tract located north Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve
B and C, Block 1, Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant
Site, Abstract 482, William Jones Survey, from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General
Commercial (GC) — E. Ensey
The public hearing opened at 6:26 p.m.
City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommended the item be continued to the
March 14, 2016, City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Clausen moved to continue the public hearing on March 14, 2016. Councilmember
J. Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers K. Martin and
Leonard were absent.
Councilmember J. Martin moved to postpone action on the ordinance until the March 14, 2016.
Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers
K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
8. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City of La Porte's participation as a
sponsor for the 2016 United States Optimist Dinghy Sailing Association National
Championship held at the Houston Yacht Club — J. Hefner
Marketing/Public Relations Specialist Jaree Hefner presented a summary and introduced Pat
Gibson, who presented a PowerPoint on the event.
Councilmember asked if the City has enough funding for a sponsorship of $10,000.00. Finance
Director Michael Dolby responded yes.
Councilmember Kaminski moved to authorize the City of La Porte's participation as a sponsor for
the 2016 United States Optimist Dinghy Sailing Association National Championship held at the
Houston Yacht Club in the amount of $10,000.00. Councilmember Engelken seconded. MOTION
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
(a) Discussion and possible action regarding the 1251 Anniversary Celebration for the City of
La Porte — Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski and Earp
Councilmember Zemanek began the discussion and commented the City has a fantastic Marketing
Specialist/Public Relations employee and asked why would the City go outside for services of an
event planner. City Manager Corby Alexander responded the City does not have the resources
in-house for a huge event or several large events. Councilmember Zemanek asked what the one
respondent's bid amount was. Mr. Alexander responded $110,000.00 for one large event in August
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and five more at City facilities spread over eight months instead of having one event.
Councilmember Zemanek commented the bid is too high, and the events should be run in-house
and Staff can ask for help if it is needed.
Councilmember Kaminski asked how many companies were sent proposals. City Manager Corby
Alexander responded nine companies.
Councilmember J. Martin asked why the City did not receive more than one bid. Assistant City
Manager Traci Leach advised the Purchasing Department reported one company felt the scope of
work was too broad.
Councilmember Clausen suggested Staff refine the scope of work and re -bid.
City Manager Corby Alexander commented the big event can be outsourced, and the smaller
events can be done in-house.
Councilmember Engelken commented the city has a lot of talent and can use a citizens committee
to form the event. Councilmember Earp commented he agrees with Councilmember Engelken to
form a citizens committee to figure out what is wanted to showcase the city.
Councilmember Zemanek asked City Manager Alexander his thoughts on the one big event and the
five smaller events. Mr. Alexander responded the big event could be like a Sylvan Beach Day
festival -type event, and the smaller events can be held at Lomax Arena with a rodeo and the wave
pool and perhaps other locations around the city.
Mayor Rigby commented that during City Manager Alexander's last evaluation, he was told to move
events to the Parks and Recreation Department; and he feels a large event will need an event
planner.
Councilmember J. Martin commented there should be a cross -functional committee with the
Marketing Specialist/Public Relations employee and the Parks and Recreational Department.
Councilmember Engelken commented his thoughts after reading the back-up materials is for each
Councilmember to appoint a committee member to come up with a timeline and events and bring it
back to Council for direction.
10. REPORTS
(a) Receive 2015 City of La Porte Police Department Racial Profiling Report — K. Adcox
Police Chief Ken Adcox presented the 2015 City of La Porte Police Department Racial Profiling
Report.
There were no questions from City Council.
(b) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board — Councilmember Engelken
Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board
meeting which was held prior to the City Council Meeting.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
There were no additional reports.
12. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information.
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Councilmember Clausen congratulated Victor Martinez, David Hefner and Cathy Haney on their
awards; Councilmembers J. Martin, Kaminski, Engelken, Earp and Mayor Rigby congratulated
Victor Martinez, David Hefner and Cathy Haney on their awards and commented the Mardi Gras
was a huge success and thanked everyone involved with the success; Councilmember Zemanek
congratulated Victor Martinez, David Hefner and Cathy Haney on their awards; commented the
Mardi Gras was a fantastic success, and also commented he hopes the trash bag issue is resolved
with the citizens who did not receive coupons.
13. 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 551.074 — Personnel Matter: Deliberations concerning the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public
officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: City Secretary Patrice
Fogarty
City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 7:10 p.m.
regarding the item listed above.
14. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
Council reconvened into the regular Council meeting at 7:53 p.m. Regarding the evaluation of the
City Secretary, Patrice Fogarty, Councilmember Engelken moved to increase her salary by
4 percent. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
15. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 7:54 p.m. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
7/0. Councilmembers K. Martin and Leonard were absent.
Patrice Fogarty, Cit creta
Passed and p rpvgl on March 14, 2016.
Mavor LoOis R.
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