HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-28-2025 CC agendaRICK HELTON
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councliperson At Large A
BRENT MCCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
CHUCK ENOELKEN
Mayor Pro Tam
Councilperson District 2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councliperson District i
BILL BENTLEY
Councliperson District 3
ROBERT OUERRA
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE MCLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held on July 28, 2025,
at 6:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, for the
purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.
Remote participation is available. Attend via a screen using the link.
https://usO2web.zoom.usfy8l868O27223?pwd=1 RzctcHwNl2FzvPIHSaeCByBTmXp7u.1
Join by phone at 808-4754499 or 877-853-5257. The meeting ID is 818 6802 7223 and the
passcodeis 532585.
1. Call to Order
The Mayor will determine that a quorum of Councilpersons is present and open the business
meeting.
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance
INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Pastor Brandon Brewer, La Porte First
Church.
PLEDGES - Will be led by Brooke Richards.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under
God, one and indivisible.
3. Recognitions
3.a Recognition of Jeremy Bode, OEM Planner, for Earning His Bachelor's Degree in
Emergency and Disaster Management [Johnny Morales, Emergency Management
Coordinator]
3.b Recognition of Employees for Years of Service
Theresa Riojas - Court Specialist (15 years)
Jeff Plemmons - PD Sergeant (20 years)
Raul "Andy" Davilla - Equipment Operator II (25 years)
Yvonne Stanley - Patrol Officer (30 years)
4. Citizen Comment
State law provides that members of the public may speak before the Council considers an
item of business. Complete a sign up sheet before speaking. (Generally limited to five
minutes per person; the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or for
other considerations.) Members of the Council may ask questions or make statements of
fact in response to comments but are not obligated to respond and will not participate in
debate or take action during this portion of the agenda. Items may be requested for future
agendas in accordance with the adopted Rules of Procedure.
5. Presentations
Non-standard updates from staff and community partners may periodically appear here.
5.a Code Enforcement Presentation
Receive a presentation from Planning and Development Department staff regarding
the City's Code Enforcement process. [Ryan Hvitlek, Director of Planning &
Development]
B. 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.
6.a Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held an July 14, 2025. [Lee
Woodward, City Secretary]
6.b Five Points Plaza Play Area
Approve the purchase and installation of turf play area and associated improvements
for Five Points Plaza from Kraftsman, through BuyBoard contract #679-22, in the
amount of $168,239.30 and a contingency amount of $16,823.93 for a total
authorization of $185,063.23. [rim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation]
6.c Annual Consumer Price Index Rate Adjustment for Commercial Dumpster Service
Approve a 2.31% rate increase to commercial dumpster service fees under contract
between the City of La Porte, Texas, and GFL Environmental, to take effect on
November 1, 2025. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
6.d Certify Ad Valorem Tax Collection Rate
Receive report from tax assessor regarding the anticipated combined 2025 Ad
Valorem tax collection rate of for the City of La Porte, Texas. [Michael Dolby, Finance
Director]
6.e YAC AppointmentlReappointments
Approve the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council appointees. [Matt Daeumer,
Assistant City Manager]
7. Public Hearings and Associated Ordinances
State law provides for public hearings on particular items, such as the annual City budget,
tax rate, and some land use decisions. Members of the public may speak when the presiding
officer calls for comments, without signing up in advance. (Generally limited to rive minutes
per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be reduced if there is a high number
of speakers or for other considerations.)
Members of the Council may ask questions or make statements of fact in response to
comments but are not obligated to respond and will not participate in debate or take action
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until the public hearing is closed and the item is placed before them for consideration
7.a Dangerous Building -114 S. Iowa St.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4092 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 114 S. Iowa St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4092 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 114 S. Iowa St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
71 Dangerous Building - 401 S. Carroll St.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4077 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 401 S. Carroll St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and
possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4077 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 401 S. Carroll St. [Richard Glass, Chief
Building Official]
7.c Ordinance 20254088 Zone Change #ZC-2025-0010
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4088 for Zone Change #ZC-2025-0010, changing the zoning
classification from Business Industrial (BI) to Light Industrial (LI) on a portion of the
approximately 22.6 acres of land located on the south side of State Highway 225,
north side of N. P Street; and east of Sens Road (HCAD Parcel 0401770010002), La
Porte, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt
Ordinance 2025-4088 for approval of Zone Change #ZC-2025-0010, changing the
zoning classification from Business Industrial (BI) to Light Industrial (LI) on a portion
of the approximately 22.6 acres of land located on the south side of State Highway
225, north side of N. P Street; and east of Sens Road (HCAD Parcel
0401770010002), La Porte, Harris County. [Ryan Hvitlok, Planning Director, Planning
and Development Department]
7.d Ordinance 2025-4089FLUP Amendment #FLOP-2025-0008
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-
4089 for approval of Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) Amendment #FLUP-2025-0008,
for a city -initiated FLUP amendment from General Commercial to Medium Density
Residential on approximately 0.29 acres of land generally located along the east side
of North 1st St. between W. Madison St. to the south, and W. Barbours Cut Blvd. to
the north (HCAD Parcels: 0232180080009, and 0232180080012), La Porte, Harris
County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-
4089 for approval of Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) Amendment #FLUP-2025-0008,
for a city -initiated FLUP amendment from General Commercial to Medium Density
Residential on approximately 0.29 acres of land generally located along the east side
of North 1st St. between W. Madison St. to the south, and W. Barbours Cut Blvd. to
the north (HCAD Parcels: 0232180080009, and 0232180080012), La Porte, Harris
County, Texas. [Ryan Hvitlok, Planning Director, Planning and Development
Department]
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To Ordinance 20254090 Zone Change #ZC-2025-MB
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-
4090 for approval of Zone Change #ZC-2025-0008 for a city -initiated Zone Change
changing the zoning classification from General Commercial (GC) to Mid -Density
Residential (R-2) for properties generally located on the east side of North 1st St.
between W. Madison St. to the south, and W. Barbours Cut Blvd. to the north (HCAD
Parcels: 0232180080009, and 0232180080012), La Porte, Harris County, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4090 for
approval of Zone Change #ZC-2025-0008 for a city -initiated Zone Change changing
the zoning classification from General Commercial (GC) to Mid -Density Residential
(R-2) for properties generally located on the east side of North 1st St. between W.
Madison St. to the south, and W. Barbours Cut Blvd. to the north (HCAD Parcels:
0232180080009, and 0232180080012), La Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Ryan
Hvitlok, Planning Director, Planning and Development Department]
8. Statutory Agenda
Councilpersons will engage in debate in accordance with their adopted parliamentary
authority. Members of the public may be permitted to answer questions from the Council or
provide information if requested by the Council (either without objection or on a majority vote
in favor).
8.a Ordinance 20254091 regarding City Manager's expenditure limb
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4091
amending Sec. 2-81 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances "Authority of city manager to
contract for expenditures; limits". [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
8.b Artwork at Fairmont Parkway and Wharton Weems Overpasses
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with
direction on city logo placement on overpass structures at Fairmont Parkway and
Wharton Weems in conjunction with State Highway 146 construction project. [Ray
Mayo, Director of Public Works]
8.c Ordinance 20254093 for Issuance of Certificates of Obligation
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4093
authorizing the issuance of up to $13,500,000 of Certificates of Obligation by the City
of La Porte, Texas, for a public works facility. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
8.d Presentation, discussion, and possible action to appoint/reappoint members of
boards, committees, and commissions. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
9. Reports
Presentation on major projects and/or departures from current practices are often provided
here. Reports from selected committees and periodic updates may also be provided.
9.a Report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting held on July 28. [Councilperson
Engelken, Chair]
9.b Report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting held on
July 28 [Councilperson, Engelken]
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9.c Fund Balance Report [Michael Dolby, Finance Dhactor]
9.d Adminlatradn Reports [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
10. Items of Community Interest
Per Texas Gov't. Code Sec. 551.0415, the Council may receive from staff and/or may make
a report about items of community interest during a meeting without having given notice of
the subject of the report, if no action is taken and, except as provided by Section 551.042,
possible action is not discussed regarding the information provided in the report. 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.
11. Executive Session
The portion of the Texas Gov't. Code known as the Texas Open Gov't. Act (TOMA, TGC Ch.
551) provides a limited set of circumstances that allow the Council to meet in a session
closed to the public. The Council will first meet in an open session, announce the exception
that allows it to meet in a closed session, and announce the time it is convening in closed
session. The Council will post executive sessions it is aware of in advance, but may go into
an executive session if a situation arises during a meeting that calls for an appropriate
exception.
The Council will convene in executive session without a vote unless an objection is raised by
a member of the Council.
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City
Council determines that a closed or executive session of the Council is required, then such
closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section
551.071 consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; Section 551.073 - deliberation
regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.074 - personnel matters regarding the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
employee; Section 551.076 - implementation of security personnel or devices; Section
551.087 - deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; Section 551.069 -
deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as authorized
under the Texas Government Code. if a closed or executive session is held in accordance
with the Texas Government Code as set out above, the City Council will reconvene in open
session in order to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed during executive
session.
11.a Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters
Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Deliberation
regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. City Council will meet in
closed session with City Manager Corby Alexander.
12. Reconvene
The Council will reconvene in open session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed
in executive session. Only action of the Council decided on in an open session is legal. The
Council will announce the time it reconvenes before resuming consideration or adjourning.
13. Ad]oum
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
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services are requested to contact the City Secretary's Office (281-470-5021), three working
days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non -emergency basis,
members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should
that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above
on this agenda.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the July 28, 2025, City
Council agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily
accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTX.gov,
in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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