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Home My WebLink About2020-09-11 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council LOUIS RIGBY BILL BENTLEY MayorL. CouncilpersonDistrict 3 BRANDON LUNSFORD O (lAO THOMAS GARZA Councilperson At Large A .L A .A STEVE GILLETTA Councilperson District 4 Councilperson At Large B V °' G�m JAY MARTIN DANNY EARP �/ Councilperson erson District 5 Councilperson District 1 11105444. NANCY OJEDA CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilperson District 6 Councilperson District 2 Mayor Pro Tern MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE NOVEMBER 9, 2020 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, November 9, 2020, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m.,with the following in attendance: Councilpersons present: Louis Rigby, Steve Gillett, Danny Earp, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley, Thomas Garza (left at 6:02 p.m.), Jay Martin, Nancy Ojeda Councilpersons attending remotely: None Councilpersons absent: Brandon Lunsford Council-appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Mayor Rigby reminded Councilperson Garza that the Council's adopted Rules of Procedure required Councilpersons to wear a mask during Council meetings.The Mayor reminded Councilperson Garza that he had the opportunity to attend the meeting electronically and could go to his office in City Hall. Councilperson Garza said he was exempted from wearing a face covering for medical reasons and would not be wearing one. The Mayor asked the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove Councilperson Garza. Councilperson Garza moved that the Council oppose the Mayor's direction, which he termed as illegal. The motion did not receive a second and was not considered. Councilperson Garza was escorted from the room. 2. INVOCATION — The invocation was given by Pastor Philip Dunn, Lighthouse Baptist Church, and pledges were led by Councilperson Chuck Engelken. 3. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.) There were no speakers. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance with staff recommendations provided. An item may be removed from the consent agenda and added to the Statutory Agenda for full discussion upon request by a member of the Council present at this meeting.) a. Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on October 26, 2020. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] b. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Vista-Companion for Stop Loss insurance for the 2021 plan year[Matt Hartleib, HR Manager] c. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Emergicon, LLC for EMS Billing Services in response to RFP#20510 -EMS Billing Service. [Lisa Camp, EMS Chief] d. Approval purchase order bulk fuel delivery with Apache Oil Company for interim period, in an amount not to exceed $108,580.00 [Ray Mayo, Public Works Director] e. Approve FY 2020 audit/asset forfeiture report and associated financial records as required by Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. [Steve Deardorff, Chief of Police] f. Approve award of Bid # 20018 to Deerskin Manufacturing, Inc. for purchase of trailer for Animal Control Mobile Adoptions, in the amount of $51,300.00. [Steve Deardorff, Chief of Police Page 1 of 4 November 9, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes g. Authorize purchase of Neptune meters and parts from Core and Main of Houston, as sole source provider. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] h. Adopt Resolution 2020-28 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 18 & 19, Block 1114, Town of La Porte. [Shelley Wolny, Treasurer] i. Adopt Resolution 2020-29 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lot 20, Block 1114, Town of La Porte. [Shelley Wolny, Treasurer] j. Adopt Resolution 2020-30 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 20 & 21, Block 50, Bay Front Addition to the Town of La Porte. [Shelley Wolny, Treasurer] k. Adopt Resolution 2020-31 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 29, 30 & 31, Block 1118, Town of La Porte. [Shelley Wolny, Treasurer] I. Approve an Interlocal Tax Collection Agreement with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] m. Adopt Resolution 2020-32 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 9, 10 & 11, Block 422, Town of La Porte. [Shelley Wolny, Treasurer] n. Adopt Resolution 2020-33 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lot 12, Block 422, Town of La Porte. [Shelley Wolny, Treasurer] o. Adopt Ordinances 2020-IDA-155 through 2020-IDA-161, authorizing the execution of Industrial District Agreements with companies in the Battleground and Bayport Industrial Districts, for a twelve- (12-) year term beginning January 1, 2020. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] Councilperson Earp has previously filed an affidavit of conflict of interest regarding IDAs and did not participate in the discussion or vote on the item. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinances 2020-IDA-155 through 2020-IDA-161, authorizing the execution of Industrial District Agreements with companies in the Battleground and Bayport Industrial Districts, for a twelve-(12) year term beginning January 1, 2020; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 6-0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2020-3805 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #20-92000001, a change from High Density Residential (R-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 5.798-acre tract of land located at the 1300 Blocks of South Broadway and Oregon Streets and legally described as the E 115' of Lots 1-16, Lots 17-32, and abandoned alley, Block 1159, Lots 4-29 and Tracts 3A and 30A, Block 1160, La Porte Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 19, Sylvan Beach Subdivisions and a portion of the East L St. and Texas Ave. rights-of-way; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2020-3805 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #20-92000001, a change from High Density Residential (R-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 5.798-acre tract of land located at the 1300 Blocks of South Broadway and Oregon Streets and legally described as R the E 115' of Lots 1-16, Lots 17-32, and abandoned alley, Block 1159, Lots 4-29 and Tracts 3A and 30A, Block 1160, La Porte Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 19, Sylvan Beach Subdivisions and a portion of the East L St. and Texas Ave. rights-of-way. [Ian Clowes, City Planner] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m. Ian Clowes, City Planner gave a presentation on both items. There were no requests to speak from members of the public. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Councilperson Martin moved to uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to adopt Ordinance 2020-3805 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change#20-92000001, a change from High Density Residential (R-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 5.798-acre tract of land located at the 1300 Blocks of South Broadway and Oregon Streets and legally described as R the E 115' of Lots 1-16, Lots 17-32, and abandoned alley, Block 1159, Lots 4-29 and Tracts 3A and 30A, Block 1160, La Porte Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 19, Sylvan Beach Subdivisions and a portion of the East L St. and Texas Ave. rights-of-way; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Ojeda; the motion was adopted, 7-0. Page 2 of 4 November 9, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes b. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2020-3806 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106"Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit#20-91000001, to allow for a mixed residential development on a 5.798-acre tract of land, located at the 1300 Blocks of South Broadway and Oregon Streets and legally described as the E 115' of Lots 1-16, Lots 17-32, and Abandoned alley, Block 1159, Lots 4-29 & Tracts 3A and 30A, Block 1160, La Porte Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 19, Sylvan Beach Subdivisions and a portion of the East L St. and Texas Ave. rights-of-way in the Planned Unit Development(PUD)zoning district;followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2020-3806 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #20- 91000001 to allow for a mixed residential development on a 5.798-acre tract of land, located at the 1300 Blocks of South Broadway and Oregon Streets and legally described as the E 115' of Lots 1-16, Lots 17-32, and abandoned alley, Block 1159, Lots 4-29 and Tracts 3A and 30A, Block 1160, La Porte Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 19, Sylvan Beach Subdivisions and a portion of the East L St. and Texas Ave. rights-of-way in the Planned Unit Development (PUD)zoning district. [Ian Clowes, City Planner] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. There were no public comments. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Councilperson Martin moved to hold the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to adopt Ordinance 2020-3806 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit#20-91000001 to allow for a mixed residential development on a 5.798-acre tract of land, located at the 1300 Blocks of South Broadway and Oregon Streets and legally described as the E 115'of Lots 1-16, Lots 17-32, and abandoned alley, Block 1159, Lots 4-29 and Tracts 3A and 30A, Block 1160, La Porte Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 19, Sylvan Beach Subdivisions and a portion of the East L St. and Texas Ave. rights-of-way in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Engelken; the motion was adopted, 7-0. 6. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. to perform a Copper Water Effect — Ratio Study for an amount not to exceed $51,000.00. [Ray Mayo, Public Works Director] Councilperson Gillett moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. to perform a Copper Water Effect — Ratio Study for an amount not to exceed $51,000.00; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 7-0. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the purchase and installation of a UV Light Sterilization System at City facilities from TDlndustries, Inc. under BuyBoard Contract#552-17. [Ray Mayo, Public Works Director] Councilperson Earp moved to approve the purchase and installation of a UV Light Sterilization System at City facilities from TDlndustries, Inc. under BuyBoard Contract#552-17, and providing that the lights be FAR UVC; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Engelken; the motion was adopted, 7-0. 7. REPORTS a. Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin] Councilperson Martin reported the Committee received updates on existing projects and the preliminary engineering report on Bayside Terrace from Halff Associates, the Commission selected an option that will be presented to the City Council at a future meeting, and set December 14 as the next meeting. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Special City Council meeting, November 16 or November 17 • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, November 19 • Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting, December 14 • City Council meeting, December 14 City Manager Corby Alexander said there were no reports. Page 3 of 4 November 9, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff,for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons thanked outgoing Councilpersons Earp, Ojeda, and Gillett for their leadership, knowledge, and effort, who also thanked their co-Councilpersons; thanked Pastor Dunn and said how nice it was to see him back; expressed pleasure at the voter turnout in this election and dismay at the campaign signs still present around polling locations; thanked the City Secretary's Office for work on the election; shared the recognition and celebration of newly sworn officers and employees of the quarter at the Police Department last week; and reminded the Council of the canvass meetings coming up next week. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. City Council will meet in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.07487 — Deliberative Regarding Economic Development Negotiations — Meet with City Manager to discuss commercial and financial information received from a business prospect regarding a project to locate a new business in La Porte, and deliberate offer of financial incentive for said project. The Council adjourned into executive session at 7:04 p.m. 11. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any,on item(s)discussed in executive session. a. Discussion and possible action regarding direction to the City Manager in negotiating economic development agreement with business prospect for a new business in La Porte. The Council reconvened into open session at 7:53 p.m. The Mayor said the Council had provided the City Manager with direction on negotiating an economic development agreement with a business prospect for a new business in La Porte. ADJ•URN —W irru t ob.ection Ma or Ri•b adourned the meetin. at 7:53 ..m. •- •odward, i y Sec - = —� Page 4 of 4 November 9, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes