HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-25 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council MinutesLOUIS RIGBY OF A CHUCK b GELKEN
Mayor Coun :^ her District 2
JOHN ZEM AN EK I� 9 DARYL LEONARD
Cou ncilmember AL Large A V m Councilmember District 3
DOTTIE KAMINSKI KRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmem her At Large B Councilmember Oistrict 4
DANNV EARP JAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro-Tem rs x"s Council member District 5
Councilmem her District 'I MIKE CLAUSEN
C:--ilmember District 6
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA POR-FE
JULY 25, 2016
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, July 25, 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:
1 _ Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present:
Councilmem hers Engelken, Zemanek, Clausen, Leonard, and Kaminski_ Absent:
Councilmembers Earp, K. Martin and J. 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 Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins.
3. PLEE)GE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cou ncilmember Dottie
Kaminski.
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
(a) Recognition - Float Entry Winners for the 411 of July Parade - Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby recognized Float Entry Winners from the 4t^ of July Parade. George Watkins thanked
the Rotary Club, as well as those who created the floats_
1- Place - La Porte Families - "The Miss Allison 4- of July Boat-float"
2- Place - Ken Pridgeon and Cliff Willson - "Portrait of a Warrior"
3- Place - First Assembly of God/White Team -
Most Original Float went to the First Assembly of God/Red Team - "Celebrating Freedom."
(b) Recognition - Retirement of K-9 Lodka, City of La Porte Police department - Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby recognized the retirement of K-9 Lodka from the City of La Porte Police department,
her accomplishments over the years were recognized, as well.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to Five minutes per person.)
'Ann Valverde, 1713 N_ Yellowstone, weer Park, addressed Council in reference to Board
members of the La Porte Boys Baseball Association being capable of addressing issues that are
brought to their attention.
6_ CONSENT AGENE3A (A// consent agenda items are considered routine by City Counci/ and w/// be
enacted by one motion_ There wi// be no separate discussion of these items un/ess a
Counci/member requests an item be removed and considered separate/y.)
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(a) Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of meeting held on July 11, 2016 —
P. Fogarty
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding recommended date of September 12, 2016 for
the Public Hearing on the City's Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget — M. Dolby
(c) Consider approval or other action authorizing expenditure by the La Porte Development
Corporation Board in an amount not to exceed $230,000.00 in connection with project for
economic incentive to Northern Safety Company Inc., for development of new business site
in La Porte — T. Leach
(d) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 16011 for Scotch Moss Lane
Rehabilitation Project — S. Valiante
(e) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional
Service Agreement with HDR Engineering to design Phase II of the Hillridge Water Plant
Improvements including new booster pumps and building — S. Valiante
Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff
recommendations. Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0.
Councilmembers Earp, J. Martin and K. Martin were absent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
(a) 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 the tract of land legally described as Lots 11-24,
Block 1114, Town of La Porte Subdivision, from "Commercial" Use and "Mid -to High -Density
Residential" Use to "Low Density Residential" Use; consider approval or other action
regarding an Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map component of the La Porte
Comprehensive Plan to change the tract of land legally described as Lots 11-24, Block
1114, Town of La Porte Subdivision, from "Commercial" Use and "Mid -to High -Density
Residential" Use to "Low Density Residential" Use — E. Ensey
The public hearing opened at 6:17 p.m.
City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and stated Commissioner Mark Follis removed himself from the dais and did not vote
or take part during the P&Z meeting since he was bringing forth this request.
There being no comments, the public hearing closed at 6:22 p.m.
Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to approve an Ordinance amending the Future Land Use
Map component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change the tract of land legally described
as Lots 11-24, Block 1114, Town of La Porte Subdivision, from "Commercial" Use and "Mid- to
High -Density Residential" Use to "Low Density Residential" Use. Councilmember Engelken
seconded. MOTION PASSED 6/0. Councilmembers Earp, J. Martin and K. Martin were absent.
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2016-3635: AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN UPDATE TO THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN 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 HEREOF.
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(b) Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to rezone a tract of land legally described as Lots 11-24, Town of La Porte
Subdivision, from General Commercial (GC) and High Density Residential (R-3) to approve
zone change request #16-92000003, for a tract of land legally described as Lots 11-24,
Block 114, Town of La Porte Subdivision, from General Commercial (GC) and High Density
Residential (R-3) to Low Density Residential (R-1); consider approval or other action
regarding an Ordinance to approve zone change request #16-92000003, for a tract of land
legally described as Lots 11-24, Block 114, Town of La Porte Subdivision, from General
Commercial (GC) and High Density Residential (R-3) to Low Density Residential (R-1) — E.
Ensey
The public hearing opened at 6:23 p.m.
City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
There being no comments, the public hearing closed at 6:23 p.m.
Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to approve an Ordinance to approve zone change
request #16-92000003, for a tract of land legally described as Lots 11-24, Block 114, Town of La
Porte Subdivision, from General Commercial (GC) and High Density Residential (R-3) to Low
Density Residential (R-1). Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED 6/0.
Councilmembers Earp, J. Martin and K. Martin were absent.
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2016-3636: AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF LOTS 11-23, BLOCK 1114, TOWN OF LA
PORTE SUBDIVISION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1),
AND BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICAITON OF LOT 24, BLOCK 1114, TOWN OF LA PORTE
SUBDIVISION FROM SPLIT -ZONE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(R-3) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
(c) Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the development of
nine single family attached duplexed on Lots 7-17, 20-21 and 22-27, of Block 32, Beach
Park Subdivision; consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance to approve
SCUP #16-91000001, to allow for the development of nine single family attached duplexes
on Lots 7-17, 20-21 and 22-27, of Block 32, Beach Park Subdivision
The public hearing opened at 6:24 p.m
City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
John Skeele, with Bayway Townhomes, asked if Council had questions regarding the project.
Council did not have any questions.
The public hearing closed at 6:28 p.m.
Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve an Ordinance to approve SCUP
#16-9100000, to allow for the development of nine single family attached duplexes on Lots 7-17,
20-21 and 22-27, of Block 32, Beach Park Subdivision. Councilmember Zemanek seconded.
MOTION PASSED 610. Councilmembers Earp, J. Martin and K. Martin were absent.
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2016-3637: AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER 106,
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MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY
GRANTING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL PERMIT NO. 16-9100001 FOR THOSE CERTAIN TRACTS OF LAND
HEREIN DESCRIBED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING DEVELOPMENT OF NINE (9) SINGLE
FAMILY ATTACHED DUPLEX HOMES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
8. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding installation of Traffic Control Devices to
establish 1St Street as a One -Way thoroughfare between H Street and Fairmont Parkway
and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement for the construction of
additional parking spaces on 11t Street and the public right-of-way between 1St and 2nd
Streets — S. Valiante
City Manager Corby Alexander and Public Works Director Sharon Valiante presented a summary.
Councilmember Clausen made a motion to approve installation of traffic control devices to establish
1st Street as a one-way thoroughfare between H Street and Fairmont Parkway and authorizing the
Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement for the construction of additional parking spaces on 1St
Street and the public right-of-way between 1st and 2nd Streets. Councilmember Engelken seconded.
MOTION PASSED 6/0. Councilmembers Earp, J. Martin and K. Martin were absent.
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
(a) Discussion and possible action regarding the future operation of the La Porte Boys Baseball
Association — Councilmembers Zemanek; Kaminski and Engelken
Councilmembers Engelken and Zemanek presented a summary regarding financials; maintenance
of fields and marketing activity for future operations. Councilmember Zemanek commented he does
not see anywhere in the contract where the Association can sub lease the fields to outside entities,
and he would like to see the issue addressed.
Councilmember Kaminski requested a list of names of the Board of Directors for the La Porte Boys
Baseball Association.
City Manager Corby Alexander advised it will take about $35,000.00 to get the fields back in
condition, and the City can come up with financial oversight that will make everyone happy.
Councilmember Engelken made a motion to direct Staff to work with the La Porte Boys Baseball
Association on the concessions/financial issues, ongoing maintenance plan for fields with funding
information, and marketing suggestions; and to bring this issue back to Council on September 12,
2016. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED 6/0. Councilmembers Earp, J.
Martin and K. Martin were absent.
10. 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.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager Corby Alexander thanked the Harris County Department of Education for their
assistance on a resolution to a problem that has existed for a while.
COUNCIL COMMENTS were taken at this time regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition
of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information. This item was taken out of order after Administrative Reports. See council comments below
Item No. 14.
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12. 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 551.071 (2) — Consultations with Attorney: Meet with City
Attorney to discuss legal issues associated with adoption of fueling regulations under City truck
route ordinance.
City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 7:10 p.m.
regarding the item listed above.
13. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
City Council reconvened into the regular Council meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Regarding the legal issues associated with adoption of fueling regulations under City truck route
ordinance. Councilmember Leonard motioned to work toward Option 2. Councilmember Clausen
seconded. MOTION PASSED 5/0. Councilmembers Earp, J. Martin and K. Martin were absent
and Councilmember Zemanek was away from the table.
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information.
Councilmembers Kaminski, Clausen and Leonard congratulated George Watkins and winners of
the floats for the 411 of July Parade; and congratulated the retirement of K-9 Lodka from the City of
La Porte Police Department; Councilmember Zemanek commented he is thankful for the rain and is
looking forward to more; Councilmember Engelken congratulated George Watkins and winners of
the floats for the 4th of July Parade; and congratulated the retirement of K-9 Lodka from the City of
La Porte Police Department; commented he appreciates the La Porte Boys Baseball Association
and all that they do and encouraged everyone to get yard signs and business owners to possibly
display blue lights to support Police Officers; and Mayor Rigby congratulated George Watkins and
winners of the floats in the 4th of July Parade; and congratulated the retirement of K-9 Lodka from
the City of La Porte Police Department.
15. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
6/0. Councilmembers Earp, J. Martin and K. Martin were absent.
Patrice Fogarty, C& Secr ary
Passed and a p;o n August 8, 2016.
Mayor Louis R. Rigb
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