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Home My WebLink About03-10-2025 CC minutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE Councilpersons Present: Rick Helton, Brandon Lunsford, Brent McCaulley, Mandi Williams, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley, Jay Martin, Robbie McLarrin Councilpersons Attending Remotely: None Councilpersons Absent: None Council -appointed Officers Present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Clark T Askins, City Attorney; Lee Woodward, City Secretary The City Council of the City of La Porte met on March 10, 2025, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order - Mavor Helton called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance - The invocation was provided by Reverend Jackie King of Victory Tabernacle Church and the pledges were led by Grayson Rost. 3. Recognitions a. Recognition of Employees for Years of Service - Michael Avila - Patrol Officer (10 years) b. Presentation of trophies for the Mardi Gras on Main parade. [Kayla Baez, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator] • Best in Theme - Main Street Food Truck Park and Entertainment Center • Judges' Favorite - Saddle Up Riding Club • Pet Winner - Spoiled Rotten • Umbrella Winner - Las Catrinas 4. Citizen Comment Randall Hayes thanked Councilperson Williams and Mr. Alexander for a stop sign and a kayak launch idea at Seabreeze Park, and requested traffic control devices to prevent speeding in his neighborhood. S. Presentations a. Presentation by QuikTrip [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] Mike Wooten of QuikTrip/QTE said the company was visiting communities, noting he and several others had relocated their families to the area in this endeavor. He noted the company had not selected sites and provided a presentation. 6. Consent Agenda a. Approve the minutes of the February 24, 2025, regular City Council meeting. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] b. La Porte Redevelopment Authority - Approve the appointment of Dee Anne Thomson to the La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors in accordance with her appointment to the TIRZ #1 Board of Directors by La Porte Independent School District. [Rick Helton, Mayor] c. Flygt Pumps Contract -Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hahn Equipment Company Inc. for six (6) Flygt Pump Replacements in the amount of $346,094.00 and provide a construction contingency of $10,000.00. [Andrew Brady, Asst. Director of Public Works] d. Houston Yacht Club Sponsorship 2025 Request -Approve a sponsorship for the Houston Yacht Club's 2026 Regatta Program in an amount not to exceed $9500.00. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager] e. IDA Agreement -Approve Ordinance 2020-IDA-165 authorizing the execution by the City of La Porte, Texas, of an Industrial District Agreement with CJCD Partners, LTD. [Shelley Wolny, Assistant Finance Director] f. Resolution 2025-08 Harris County partnership for Brookglen Subdivision Drainage Improvements Phase II - Approve Resolution 2025-08, demonstrating commitment to enter into an interlocal agreement with Harris County for partnership funding in the amount of $3,506,528.00, for construction of the Brookglen Subdivision Drainage Improvements Phase II. [Jameson Appel, Asst. Director of Public Works] g. Resolution 2025-09 Harris County partnership for 6th Street Drainage Improvements - Approve Resolution 2025-09 demonstrating commitment to enter into an interlocal agreement with Harris County for partnership funding in the amount of $1,972,260.00 for construction of 6th Street Drainage Improvements. [Jameson Appel, Asst. Director of Public Works] In. Resolution 2025-10 Harris County construction of intersection improvements at Spencer Highway and 16th Street - Approve Resolution 2025-10, demonstrating commitment to enter into an interlocal agreement with Harris County for partnership funding in the amount of $2,091,636.00, for construction of intersection improvements at Spencer Highway and 16th Street. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt the consent agenda: Councilperson Williams seconded the motion the motion was adopted 9-0. 7. Public Hearings and Associated Ordinances a. Dangerous Building - 122 S. 16th St. - The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4007, ordering the condemnation of a dangerous/substandard structure located at 122 S. 16th St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4007, ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 122 S. 16th St., La Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official] Mayor Helton opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. Mr. Glass provided an update on this item and 7.b. There were no public comments. Mayor Helton closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. was adopted. 9-0. b. Dangerous Building - 201 N. 3rd St. - The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4009, ordering the condemnation of a dangerous/substandard structure located at 201 N. 3rd St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4009, ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 201 N. 3rd St., La Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official] Mayor Helton opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Mr. Glass provided an update, noting a demolition permit has been received by the owner. The owner spoke and requested an additional extension. Mayor Helton closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. was adopted. 9-0. 8. Statutory Agenda a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to accept a certification of unopposed candidates for the May 3, 2026, General Election for the City of La Porte, Texas. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to accept a certification of unopposed candidates for the May 3 2025 General Election Councilperson Williams seconded the motion the motion was adopted. 9-0. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4061, cancelling certain races of the May 3, 2025, General Election and declaring the unopposed candidates elected. Councilperson Williams moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-4051 cancelling certain c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the appointments of election judges/alternate judges for the May 3, 2025, City of La Porte, Texas, and La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and EMS District election cycle. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] made by each presiding fudge as no more than ten the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams; the motion was adopted 9-0. d. Select the 2025 / Voted! Sticker Contest Design - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to select the 2025 / Voted! Sticker Design Contest image to be used for the May 3, 2025, election cycle. Councilperson McCaullev moved to select the submitted image of the Fred Hartman Bridge and the San Jacinto Monument. Without objection this image was chosen for the 2025 1 Voted.! sticker. e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the May 2025 City Council meeting schedule. [Rick Helton, Mayor] Councilperson McCaullev moved to cancel the Memorial Day Council meeting; Councilperson Williams seconded the motion the motion was adopted 8-1 Councilperson Guerra voting against. f. City of La Porte 2024 ACFR - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of La Porte, Texas, Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2024. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of La Porte Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2024: Councilperson Martin seconded the motion: the motion was adopted. 9-0. 9. Reports a. FY25 1st Quarter CIP Report [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager] Mr. Daeumer and Mr. Appel presented highlighted specific items in the report. b. Report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting held on March 10, 2025. [Mayor Pro Tom Engelken, Chair] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken said the committee met and noted its consideration of the acceptance the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report had just been handled at this meeting. c. Report of the Transfer Station Ad Hoc Committee town hall held on March 6 and meeting held on March 10, 2025. [Councilperson Williams, Chair] Councilperson Williams said the committee plans to ask the Council for additional time and would like to hold another town hall and receive more public input. d. Report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting held on March 10, 2025. [Councilperson Maritn] Councilperson Martin said the committee met, received updates on drainage projects, including the 100-acre-foot detention project with the City of Pasadena and those at Brookglen and Bayside Terrace, and set the next meeting forApril 14. e. Administrative Reports [Corby Alexander, City Manager] Mr. Alexander said there were no reports. 10. Items of Community Interest Councilpersons congratulated Officer Avila, recognized the Finance Department for the good audit, thanked the City staff for its work on many projects, announced the new city hall groundbreaking this afternoon, and thanked QuikTrip for their presentation. 11. #0journ - Without objection Mayor Helton adioumed the meeting at 7:05 p.m.