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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-2024 CC minutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE Councilpersons Present: Rick Helton, Brandon Lunsford, Councilperson Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Engelken, Councilperson Bentley, Councilperson Guerra, Councilperson Martin, Councilperson McLarrin Councilpersons Attending Remotely: Brent McCaulley Councilperson Absent: None Council -appointed Officers Present: CorbyAlexander, City Manager; Clark T. Askins, City Attorney, Lee Woodward, City Secretary The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on September 9, 2024, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Helton called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 2. INVOCATIONIPLEDGES - The invocation was given by City Manager Corby Alexander and the pledges were led by Ana Alvarado. 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 comments. 4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS a. Hurricane Beryl recovery update [Johnny Morales, Emergency Management Coordinator] Emergency Management Coordinator, Johnny Morales, provided a Hurricane Beryl recovery update, briefed the assembly about Tropical Storm Francine, and shared information on National Preparedness Month. b. Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo presentation by Jay McKee on local impact [Rick Helton, Mayor] Neither Mr. McKee, nor any representative, was in attendance. 5. 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 August 26, 2024, regular City Council meeting. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] b. Bay Forest Golf Course Concessions - Award Request for Proposal (RFP) #24507 "Golf Course Concessions" and authorize the City Manager to enter into a four-year agreement from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, with two additional two-year extensions with Chris Foster/DBA Bay Forest Grill for concessionaire services at the Bay Forest Golf Course. [Billy Stoker, General Manager] c. Adopt Resolution 2024-17, authorizing the City Manager to sign the Texas Dept. of Transportation S.T.E.P. Comprehensive Grant Award for the TXDOT S.T.E.P. Comprehensive Grant. [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police] d. Adopt Resolution 2024-18, authorizing the City Manager to sign the Texas Dept. of Transportation Commercial Motor Vehicle S.T.E.P. Grant Award for the TXDOT Commercial Motor Vehicle S.T.E.P. grant. [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve the consent agenda7 the motion was seconded by Councilpersons Bentley' the motion was adopted 9-0. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-26 Proposed Budget - 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 2024-25 Fiscal Year; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4019, approving the City of La Porte, Texas, Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Mayor Helton opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. Michael Dolby provided a presentation. There were no comments by members of the public. Mayor Helton closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. Councilperson Martin signed a conflict -of -interest affidavit before the meeting regarding a vote on the portion of the budget allocating funds for the City contract with the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce and did not participate in this particular vote only. Mayor Helton placed the portion of the proposed FY2024-25 budget allocating funds for the City contract with the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce before the assembly the motion was adopted 8-0 taken by roll call vote. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve the full proposed FY 2024-2025 budget; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams the motion was adopted 9-0 taken by roll call vote. 7. STATUTORYAGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Ordinance 2024- 4017, amending Chapter 14, "Animals" of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances. [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2024-4017, amending Cater 14 "Animals' of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams: the motion was adopted. 9-0- b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve purchase of election equipment. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to approve the staff recommendation for the purchase of election equipment provided in the packet as Controllers. - of the components and quantities provided in the 2024 City of La Porte quote, - to be used for all foreseeable elections held by the City of La Porte and any joint election partners' elections in which the City conducts polling: Councilperson Williams seconded the motion: the motion was adopted, 9-0. c. Civera Election Products - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to purchase Civera ElectionStats, BallotVerifier, and/or BallotRedactor software products and support services for City of La Porte, Texas, elections reporting. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] Councilperson Williams moved to postpone consideration of the purchase of 8-1 Councilperson McCaulley voting against. d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to appoint or reappoint members of City of La Porte boards, committees, and commissions. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] La Porte Health Authority (2-year terms; no alternates) Dr. Rakesh Patel - initial appt. to unexpired term Establishment, staffing, and charge to an ad hoc committee to investigate the possibility of building a new conference center/multipurpose center at 1106-1198 Bayshore Drive, La Porte, Texas Jay Martin, Councilperson, Chair Robert Guerra, Councilperson Doug Martin, resident Mark Follis, resident Brian Moore, resident Establishment, staffing, and charge to an ad hoc committee on storm and incident readiness Chuck Engelken, Councilperson, Chair Bill Bentley, Councilperson Mason Peres, resident Jeff Suggs, resident Sherri Ditrich, resident Brandon Lunsford, Councilperson Robbie McLarrin, Councilperson Marty Campise, resident David Janda, resident Robbie McLarrin, Councilperson Chuck Engelken, Councilperson Dave Thieler, resident Mike Fisco, resident e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to select a candidate for the Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 14 Director election for a two-year term beginning at the adjournment of the 2024 TMLAnnual Conference. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] f. Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate Vote -Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the City of La Porte, Texas' proposed ad valorem tax rate for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Resale Property - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2024-16 accepting a bid by Gus Brieden to acquire tax resale property described as Lots 30 & 31, Block 1114 of La Porte, a subdivision in Harris County, Texas. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] h. TML Risk Pool Ballot - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to cast the City of La Porte, Texas' ballot for candidates nominated to the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six -year term. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to cast the City's ballot for the staff recommendations, which were as follows: Place 11, Randy Criswell Place 12, Allison Heyward Place 13, Harlan Jefferson Place 14, Mike Land Will for Chris well. Heyward. Harlan. Land: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams: the motion was adopted. 9- 0. 8. REPORTS a. Report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting [Councilperson Martin] Councilperson Martin said the Committee met, received updates on drainage projects with the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) and internal projects, and set the next meeting for October 14. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, September 19 • La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting, September 23 • City Council meeting, September 23 Mr. Alexander said there were no reports. 10.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. Councilpersons thanked Finance Director Michael Dolby, his team, and all City staff for the work on the budget; thanked Johnny Morales and OEM, Ray Mayo and Public Works, and other team members who conducted all the recover from Hurricane Beryl; expressed appreciation to LPPD Chief Pullig, Assistant Chief Krueger, and Officer Steven Guerrero for attending an FICA meeting and to Chief Pullig specifically for ensuring that so many of the HOAs have been visited since assuming his position, noted what how wonderful the First Friday and Trade Days events had been over the past weekend; and announced the first City Cycle third Tuesday evening ride with Mayor Helton on September 17, a 6-mile circuit beginning at Main Street Food Truck and Entertainment Park. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council will adjourn into executive session without vote unless an objection is raised. a. Consultation with Attorney - Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071(2)- Consultation with Attorney. The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney and City Manager to discuss contract with GFL Environmental Services. b. Real Property - Texas Government Code 551.072 - Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or values of real property: The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Manager and the City Attorney to discuss purchase of real property located in the City of La Porte, Texas. c. Real Property - Texas Government Code 551.072 - Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or values of real property: The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Manager and the City Attorney to discuss purchase of real property located in the City of La Porte, Texas. The Council convened in executive session at 7711 p.m. 12.RECONVENE into open session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. The Council reconvened in open session at 8:22 o.m. Mayor Pro Tern Engelken noted the Council had received an update on GFL Environmental contract with regard to item 11.a.