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Home My WebLink About2021-24-05 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City CouncilLOUIS R. RIGBY CHUCK ENGELICEN Mayor f Councllperson DMHd 2 BRANDON LUNSFORD 0 UNTLEY Councilperson At Large A C A O�A umllpenoLDirtrid3 BRENTM4rA000Df IR THOMAS GARZA Cauncilperson At Large B Y Councllperson DiArid 4 TREYKENORICK JAY MARTIN Coundlperson DiArict 1 Mayor Pro Tem, Cauwilpemm Di4rid 5 TR%N� ROBBIEMOARRIN Coundlpermn Dlstrld 6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE MAY 24, 2021 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021, 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, Brent McCaullay, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley, Thomas Garza, Jay Martin, Robbie McLarrin Councilpersons attending remotely: Brandon Lunsford Councilpersons absent: Trey Kendrick Council -appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Riabv called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — The invocation was given by Pastor Alan Neel, Life Community Church, and pledges were led by Councilperson Thomas Garza. 3. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS a. Presentation and discussion of annual report from the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. [Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager] Pfesident(CFO Chad Burke presented the Economic Alliance annual report. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to live minutes perperson; in accordance with state law, the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.) Mike Shannahan spoke in support of changing the agenda schedule and with concem about revitalization along Main Street. Pastor Philip Dunn asked the Council to consider keeping the mask mandate in place. Mark Follis confirmed the May 1, 2021, Main Street revitalization gathering was open to all. 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 May 10, 2021, City Council meeting. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] b. Approve an amended and restated economic development incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and Marion Campise and Vicki Campise, for the use of Type B Development Corporation Sales Tax funds for refurbishment/renovation of the old bank building located at 100 W. Main Street in La Porte, Texas. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an economic development services agreement with the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region for thirty-six (36) month tern beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2024, and providing for payments of $20,000.00 per year. [Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager] Page 1 of 5 May 24, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes d. Approve a Resolution of Contractor authorizing the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City of La Porte for the City of Houston's Nutrition and Transportation Services. [Lindsay French, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation] e. Approval or other action to award Bid #21016 - Northside Neighborhood Drainagelmprovements Project Contract No. 19-231-000-13675 to Tandem Services, LLC In the amount of $291,716.00, with a contingency amount of $29,284.00, for a total authorization of $321,000.00 [Ray Mayo, Public Works Director] f. Approve Resolution 202144 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 21, 22 & 23, Block 1114, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] g. Approve Resolution 202145 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 36 & 37, Block 1114, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] h. Approve Resolution 202146 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 38, 39, 40, & 41, Block 1114, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] I. Approve Resolution 202147 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 32, 33, 34, & 35, Block 1114, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] J. Approve Resolution 202148 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 189, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] k. Approve Resolution 202149 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as South 112 of Lot 20, Spencer Highway Estates, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] I. Approve Resolution 2021-50 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lot 1, Block 52, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] m. Approve Resolution 2021-61 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Lot 34, Block 52, Town of La Porte. [Laura Reid, Deputy Tax Clerk] n. Approve Resolution 2021-52 authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intent to Issue up to $13.5 million of Certificates of Obligation Bonds for planning, acquisition, design, and construction for new city facilities, infrastructure, and professional services. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] o. Rescind the City of La Porte policy regarding the use of facial coverings for individuals In City buildings and facilities. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] p. Adopt Ordinance 2021-3830, amending the City Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy, with reference to face coverings. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] were taken up after Rem 6c was handled.] Counciloerson Bentley moved to approve the minutes of the May 10 2021 City Council meeting as read the motion was seconded by Counciloerson McCaullev. The motion was adopted S-0 Page 2 of 5 May 24, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes scope of the posted The Council took a brief recess and reconvened at 9 10 p.m. 6. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion and possible action to amend Chapter 94 -'Floods' of the La Porte Code of Ordinances and Chapter 5 of the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) in connection with Harris County's recommended minimum drainage and floodplain standardsand the new National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) Class 8 Prerequisite. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning & Development] Candace Ward of Cobb Fendley provided a presentation on the Hams County revisions and Cobb Fendley's recommendations. Mavor Pro Tem Martin moved to amens chanter an - �r the i . e,.we r,.ae .., Page 3 of 5 May 24, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes b. Adopt Ordinance 2021-3829 amending Chapter 38 "Fire Prevention and Protection" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, by adopting regulations mandating Installation of key access boxes at certain commercial and residential facilities to expedite fire department ingress during an emergency. [Carl Holley, Fire Chief] (the result being the same as no motion being made at all; the member could urge a motion were made) There were no further motions made or considered. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to amend the City Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] item was handled after items were pulled from the Consent Agenda but before any of them were considered.] an ordinance to be adopted, the ordinance will be placed for the June 14, 2021, d. Presentation and discussion concerning the possibility of amending the City Council Rules of Procedure to change deadline for posting of City Council agendas to allow for publication in the Bay Area Observer. [Councilpersons Bentley and Lunsford and Mayor Pro Tom Engelken] Presentation and discussion concerning the possibility of adopting changes to the City's website to Increase ease of use. [Councilpersons Bentley and Lunsford and Mayor Pro Tern Engelken] No motion was made and no action was taken. 7. REPORTS a. Receive report on the LaPorte Development Corporation Board meeting. [Councilperson Chuck Engelken] Councilperson Engelken said three of the four items had been handled and had no further report. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, May 27 • Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, June 14 • City Council meeting, June 14 • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, June 17 • Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting, June 24 • City Council meeting, June 28 Mr. Alexander said there were no reports. 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. Councllmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons spoke in support of transparency and on legality of Council action; reminded that remote participation has been available for City Council meetings during COVID-19; noted that improper activity would be addressed by the Page 4 of 5 May 24, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes Harris County District Attorney's Office; declared it was not necessary to have items read aloud at the meeting in order for Councilpersons to know what was being voted on; urged caution when considering adopting the effective property tax rate calculation because it would have been higher last year than the City's adopted rate; and recognized the City Secretary for her upcoming master's graduation. ADJOURN —1rfd�t obiection. the Council adioumed at 10:46 am +OF LA PpgL�%i t fl 4$Ldw,rd, y Secrete i i 1 i 1M Page 5 of 5 May 24, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes