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Home My WebLink About09-25-23LOUIS R. RIGBY Mayor BRANDON LUNSFORD Councilperson At Large A BRENT McCAULLEY Councilperson At Large B MANDI WILLIAMS Councilperson District 1 CHUCK ENGELKEN Mayor Pro Tem Councilperson District 2 BILL BENTLEY Councilperson District 3 Q RICK HELTON Councilperson District 4 JAY MARTIN V Councilperson District 5 ROBBIE McLARRIN Councilperson District 6 TEXn`g MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, September 25, 20233 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 Lunsford, Brent McCaulley, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley, Rick Helton, Jay Martin, Robbie McLarrin, Mandi Williams Councilpersons attending remotely: None Councilpersons absent: None Council -appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Clark Askins, City Attorney; Lee Woodward, City Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Rigby called the meetinq to order at 6.00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — The invocation was given by Pastor Shawn Williams, Gates of Praise. PLEDGES — Will be led by Councilperson Rick Helton. U.S. Flag Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible. 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.) Mayor Rigby welcomed members of Boy Scouts of America Pack 1773. 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 September 11, 2023, regular City Council meeting and the September 13,2023, special session of the City Council (joint meeting with the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission). [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] b. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of La Porte, Texas, and the Association of Bayport Companies (ABC) for provision of EMS coverage in the Bayport Industrial District, for a three (3)-year term from October 1, 2023, through September 307 2026. [Lisa Camp, EMS Chief] c. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements between the City of La Porte, Texas, and companies and/or businesses located in the Battleground Industrial District, for provision of EMS coverage, for a three (3)-year term from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026. [Lisa Camp, EMS Chief] d. Adopt Resolution 2023-13, nominating Mike Sullivan as the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) board member representing cities other than the City of Houston, for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2024. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] e. Adopt Resolution 2023-12, accepting the 2023 Harris County Appraisal District certified appraisal roll for property situated within the City of La Porte, Texas. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] f. Approve award of a community fence grant in an amount not to exceed $76,928.40 to the Spencer Landing HOA and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements associated with this project. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager] Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt the consent agenda; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. The City Council will continue a public hearing opened on September 11, 2023, to receive comments on the recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of a dangerous/substandard structure located at 226 S. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3932 ordering condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 226 S. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official] At 6:04 p.m., Mayor Rigby continued the public hearing opened at the September 11, 2023, City Council meeting. Mr. Glass provided an update from conversations with the property owner. There were no public comments. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to continue the public hearing to the October 23, 20231 City Council meeting; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams; the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson McCaulley voting against. b. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2023-3953, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106-Zoning, by amending regulations related to the classification of short term rental uses in designated zoning districts; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2023- 3953 amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 106-Zoning, by amending regulations related to the classification of short term rental uses in designated zoning districts. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. Director Evans provided an analysis of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Rigby closed the hearing at 6.33 p.m. Councilperson Williams moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3953, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106-Zoning, by amending regulations related to the classification of short-term rental uses in designated zoning districts; Councilperson Helton seconded the motion, the motion was adopted, 9-0. c. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding their consideration of the proposed City of La Porte, Texas, budget for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3948, approving the City of La Porte, Texas, Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Budget. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Councilperson Martin signed a conflict of interest affidavit and did not participate in the discussion or vote regarding the portion of the budget pertaining to the City of La Porte contract with the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Director Dolby provided updates. There were no public comments. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6.48 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve the line item in the City of La Porte, Texas, Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Budget for funding of the contract between the City of La Porte and the La Porte- Bayshore Chamber of Commerce; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 8-0. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3948, approving the City of La Porte, Texas, Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Budget; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted by roll call vote, 9-0. 6. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3952, setting the City of La Porte, Texas' ad valorem tax rate and levying taxes on taxable property located in the City of La Porte, Texas, for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3952, setting the City of La Porte, Texas' ad valorem tax rate of $0.71 and levying taxes on taxable property located in the City of La Porte, Texas, for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion, the motion was adopted, 9-0. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to select meeting dates for regular City Council meetings in November and December 2023. [Councilpersons Lunsford, Williams, and Helton] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to cancel the fourth Monday meeting dates for regular City Council meetings in November and December 2023.; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0. 7. REPORTS a. Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting. [Mayor Pro Tem Engelken] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken reported the Board met, approved the expenditure of $33,000.00 in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 La Porte Development Corporation budget to fund a one-year agreement between the City of La Porte, Texas, and The Retail Coach, LLC for recruitment and development services, opened a 60-day public comment period for a potential project of the La Porte Development Corporation to promote new or expanded business enterprises at 114 W. Main St., La Porte, Texas, to be known as Round Table Pizza Royalty, through an incentive payment up to a $217,800.00, and received a briefing on the update to the Comprehensive Plan. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • City Council meeting, October 9 • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, October 19 • City Council meeting, October 23 • Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, October 26 City Manager Corby Alexander said there were no reports. 9. COUNCIL COMMENT 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 said the Rotary Club was hosting an upcoming Reverse Draw fundraiser; applauded the City departments who participated in Saturday's Safety Fair; thanked the staff for the preparation of the budget; congratulated new Judge Bratton, wishing her the best of luck, and offered Judge Mitrano all the best in her retirement, thanking her for her long and dedicated career with the City; congratulated Deputy City Secretary Sharon Harris on earning her Master Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). 10. ADJOURN 4Wth uLQ -AN tion the meeting was adjourned at 7.03 p.m. OF LA P0RTF°��1 .. •,,.....,, Le& Wo dwar , C�1 e •; *CD AO low "ease of ••• o��s couNA