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Home My WebLink About02-28-2022 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City CouncilLOUIS R. RIGBY Mayor BRANDON LUNSFORD Councilperson At Large A BRENT McCAULLEY Councilperson At Large B MANDI WILLIAMS Councilperson District 1 CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilperson District 2 MINUTES. OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE FEBRUARY 28, 2022 BILL BENTLEY Councilperson District 3 THOMAS GARZA Councilperson District 4 JAY MARTIN Mayor Pro Tem Councilperson District 5 ROBBIE McLARRIN Councilperson District 6 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022, 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, Brandon Engelken, Bill Bentley, Councilpersons attending remotely: None Councilpersons absent: None Lunsford, Brent McCaulley, Mandi Williams, Chuck Thomas Garza, Jay Martin, Robbie McLarrin Council -appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney CALL TO ORDER — Mavor Riabv called the meetina to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Martin and pledges were led by Councilperson Brent McCaulley. 3. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS a. Police Department - Best Practices Re -Recognition Presentation. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] 4. 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.) Richard C. Anderson of International Code Council spoke in support of adopting their products. Joseph Thomas of Cortez -Norris American Legion Post #319 spoke of renaming their Post and loaned a framed photo of Cody Norris to the City until the Post has a physical location. 5. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILPERSON ABSENCES a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider excusing the absence of Councilperson Brandon Lunsford from the February 14, 2022, City Council meeting, in accordance with the City Council Attendance Policy. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] Councilperson Garza moved to excuse the absence of Councilperson Brandon Lunsford from the Februa 14 2022 City Council meetin & the motion was seconded by Councilperson McCaulleyL the motion was adopted, 9-0. 6. 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 mina R. Rigby, Mayor] b. Adopt Ordinance program. [Lee We c. Approve sponsor. 2022. [Corby Alex e 6=11 ` of the regular City Council meeting held on February 14, 2022. [Louis 2-3866 to update the City's records and information management ard, City Secretary] agreement with the Houston Yacht Club for the hosting of regattas In ,r, City Manager] 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. The City Counci( will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2022-3869 amending the CodePf Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #22-91000001, to allow for a secondary dwelling unit on a 0.53-acre tract of land located at 9305 Carlow Lane and legally described as Lots 67 & 68, Block 4, Spenwick Place Section 1, Harris County, Texas in the Low Density Residential (R- 1) zoning district; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022-3869 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #22-91000001 to allow for a secondary dwelling unit on a 0 53-acre tract of land located at 9305 Carlow Lane and legally described as Lots 67 & 68, Block 4, Spenwick Place Section 1, Harris County, Texas in the Low Density Residential (R-1) zoning district. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director] Mayor Rigby opened) the public hearing at 6:34 o.m. The homeowner, Melaney Gibbs, answered Council questions concerning the proposed construction. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. b. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2022-3870 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-9 000001, a change from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for an 11.3-acre tract of land located along Ashton Lane and Oakhaven Road and legally de cribed as Lots 45-53, Block 8, Brookglen Section 2; Tract 17D, Abstract 482 W Janes; Lot 1, dock 1, Rigo Estates; and Lots 1-6, Block 1, Risen Valley, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022- 3870 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-92000001, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for an 11.3-acre tract of land located along Ashton Lane and Oakhaven Road and legally described as Lots 45-53, Block 8, Brookglen Section 2; Tract 17D, Abstract 482 V1 Jones; Lot 1, Block 1, Rigo Estates; and Lots 1-6, Block 1, Risen Valley, Harris County, Texs. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Mark Follis, Planning and Zoning Commission member, spoke in support of the item. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2022-3870 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning' by granting Zone Change #22-92000001, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for an 11.3-acre tract of land located along Ashton Lane and Oakhaven Road and legally described as Lots 45-53, Block 8. Brookglen Section 2: Tract 171). Abstract 482 W Jones: Lot 1. Block 1. Rigo Estates: and Lots 1-5. Block 1, Risen Valley, Harris County. Texas: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion was adopted. 8-1. Councilperson Garza voting against. c. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2022-3871 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-92000002, a change from Medium Density Residential: (R-2) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for a 9.98-acre tract of land located within the Pecan Crossing subdivision, Section 1 and legally described as Lots 1-9, Block 1 and Lots 1-30, Block 3, Pecan Crossing Section 1, and a portion of Tract 714A, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022-3871 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-92000002, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for a 9.98-acre tract of located within the Pecan Crossing subdivision, Section 1 and legally described as Lots 1-9, Block 1 and Lots 1-30, Block 3, Pecan Crossing Section 1, and a portion of Tract 714A, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Mark Follis, Planning and Zoning Commission member, spoke in support of the item. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2022-3871 amending the Code of Ordinances Lots 1-30, Block 3. Pecan Crossing Section 1. and a portion of Tract 714A, La Porte Outlots, Harris County. Texas; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion was adopted. 8-1. Councilperson Garza voting against. d. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2022-3872 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-92000003, a change from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for a 19.5-acre tract of land located within the Pecan Crossing subdivision, Section 4 and the Summer Winds subdivision Section 3 and legally described as Lots 30- 36, Block 6, Lots 72-78, Block 1, Lots 11-15, Block 7, Lots 6 & 12, Block 8, Reserve A, Block 1, Pecan Crossing Section 4; Lots 8-20, Block 1, Lots 1-4, Block 3, and Reserve A, Block 1, Summer Winds Section 3 Amending; and Lot 696B, La Porte Outiots, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022-3872 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #22-92000003, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for a 19.5-acre tract of land located within the Pecan Crossing subdivision, Section 4 and the Summer Winds subdivision Section 3 and legally described as Lots 30- 36, Block 6, Lots 72-78, Block 1, Lots 11-16, Block 7, Lots 6 & 12, Block 8, Reserve A, Block 1, Pecan Crossing Section 4; Lots 8-20, Block 1, Lots 1-4, Block 3, and Reserve A, Block 1, Summer Winds Section 3 Amending; and Lot 696B, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. [Teresa Evans, Planning & Development Director] Mayor Rigby opened !the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Mark Fallis, Planning and Zoning Commission member, spoke on the parcel with communications equipment. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. 8. REPORTS a. Receive the 2021 La Porte Police Department Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Chief of Police. [Steve Deardorff, Police Chief] Chief Daeumer presented the report. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, March 14 • City Council meeting; March 14 • Planning and Zoning!! Commission meeting, March 17 • City Council meeting; March 28 City Manager Corby Alexander said there were no reports but expressed appreciation of the photo of Mr. Norris. 10. 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, Councilpersons, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons congrat lated the La Porte Police Department on the renewal of their recognition and thanked the Dept. for th it excellent work; noted that Mardi Gras on Main was a great event (except for the weather) and thanked Parks, Fire, PD, EMS, and Public Works on the execution; shared pride in and recollections of N r. Norris and asked to be involved in the hanging of his photo; requested an update on Five Points Pavilion; and urged voters to vote in the primaries. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Texas Government Code Sec. 561.071 (1)(A) - Pending or Contemplated Litigation: The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Manager and legal counsel to discuss SV Sons HWY 146, LLC vs. City of La Porte, Texas. [George Vie, Counsel for City; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney; Corby Alexander, City Manager] The Council convened in executive session at 7:42 p.m. 12. RECONVENE into open session and consider action, if any, on items) discussed in executive session. N- �/ <<��S CuUK��:=�