HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-2025 CC agendaRICK HELTON
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT MCCAULLEY
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson At Large B
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
ROBERT GUERRA
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 October 27,
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.
1. Call to Order
The Mayor will determine that a quorum of Councilperson is present and open the business
meeting.
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance
INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Pastor Daniel Moore of Creekmont Baptist
Church.
PLEDGES - Will be led by Daisy Rodriguez.
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 Fire Chief Chris Pettis [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
3.b Recognition of Employees for Years of Service
Flor Vazquez - Facilities Maintenance Technician (10 years)
Lino Izaguirre - Meter Reader (10 years)
Gilbert Bayer - Pool Maintenance Technician (10 years)
Neil Bedell - Solid Waste Supervisor (25 years)
Scott Medaris - Fire Engine Operator (30 years)
3.c Recognition of Employee of the Quarter - Greg Bernstein [Matt Hartleib, HR
Manager]
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 Quarterly report from the Keep La Porte Beautiful Committee [Virginia Pierson -
Tumor, Chairperson KLPB]
6. Consent Agenda
6.a Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on October 13, 2025.
[Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
6.b Award Bid #25021, Annual Requirements Contract for Plastic Trash Bags to Houston
Poly
Award Bid #25021 "Annual Requirements Contract for Plastic Trash Bags", to
Houston Poly and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchasing contract for
$255.184.00, not to exceed budgeted amounts. [Andrew Brady, Assistant Director
Public Works]
6.c Appoint City's representative and altemate to the 2026 H-GAC Board of Directors.
[Rick Helton, Mayor]
6.d Stryker Equipment and Maintenance Contract Purchase
Approve $445,765.83 for the purchase of essential equipment from Stryker, including
equipment for new ambulance approved in FY 2024-2025, replacement of
aging/outdated equipment, and a service contract for existing assets. [Shawn
Kominek, EMS Chief]
6.e Authorize replacement equipment purchases for FY25-26
Authorize replacement equipment purchases through BuyBoard contract 698-23,
706-23 and Sourcewell contract 112624-DAC totaling $137,215.53. [Ray Mayo,
Director of Public Works]
61 Bayside Terrace Civic Club - ROW dedication deed
Accept a street right-of-way dedication from the Bayside Terrace Civic Club
consisting of a 162 square foot tract out of Lot 1, Block 18, Bayside Terrace, and
authorize the execution of a right-of-way dedication deed. [Jameson Appel, Assistant
Director of Public Works]
6.g Award Bid 025022 -Temporary Labor Services
Award Bid #25022 "Temporary Labor Services" to L.C. Personnel, d/b/a Labor
Finders at a base rate of $19.25 per manhour and authorize the City Manager to
execute a service contract to not exceed budgeted amounts. [Ray Mayo, Director of
Public Works]
6.h Award Bid 025023 - Seabreeze Park Pier Construcdon
Award construction Bid # 25023 "Seabreeze Park Pier" and authorize the City
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Manager to execute a contract with Orion Construction, LLC, awarding a total bid of
$990,099.00 with a construction contingency of $100,000.00 for a total amount of
$1,090,099.00. [Jameson Appel, Assistant Director Public Works]
6.1 Award Bid #25015 - S. Iowa Street Waterline Replacement Construction
Award construction Bid # 25015 "South Iowa Waterline Replacement" and authorize
the City Manager to execute a contract with Texkota Enterprises, LLC, awarding a
total bid of $914,000.00 with a construction contingency of $71,370.00 for a total
amount of $985,370.00. [Jameson Appel, Assistant Director of Public Works]
6.) TIRZ Amendment
Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement
between the City of La Porte Investment Zone Number One (TIRZ), Harris County,
and the City of La Porte. [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 five 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
until the public hearing is closed and the item is placed before them for consideration.
7.a Ordinance 2025-M Chapter 106 (Zoning) Amendments
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve amendments to
Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, to
update Sections 106-1, 106-741, 106-751 regarding accessory structures; Sections
106-1 and 106-807, regarding sound walls; Section 106-333, Table B, regarding lot
width measurement within the Large Lot (LL) Residential zoning district; and Sections
106-334, 106-751, 106-928, 106-938, and 106-94B regarding building material
requirements; followed by discussion and possible action to approve or deny
Ordinance 2025-5005 amending Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of La Porte, Texas, to update Sections 106-1, 106-741, 106-751 regarding
accessory structures; Sections 106-1 and 106-807, regarding sound walls; Section
106-333, Table B, regarding lot width measurement within the Large Lot (LL)
Residential zoning district; and Sections 106-334, 106-751, 106-928, 106-938, and
106-948 regarding building material requirements. [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 2025-M9 - Budget amendment
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-5009 to
amend the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year City of La Porte, Texas, Budget. [Rick Helton,
Mayor]
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8.b Bid #25017- Cilywide Infill Sidewalk Project
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to award Bid #25017 "City -Wide Infill
Sidewalks Project" for an amount not to exceed $684,500.00 and authorize the City
Manager to execute a construction contract with Greenscapes Six, LLC or to reject
Bid #25017 "City -Wide Infill Sidewalks Project" [Jameson Appel, Assistant Director of
Public Works]
8.c Bid #25013 - Recreation Center Parking Lot and Sidewalk Improvement Phase II
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to award Bid #25013 "Recreation
Center Parking Lot and Sidewalk Improvements Phase II" for an amount not to
exceed $973,545.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction
contract with Tandem Services, LLC or to reject Bid #25013 "Recreation Center
Parking Lot and Sidewalk Improvements Phase II". [Jameson Appel, Assistant
Director of Public Works]
8.d Post 65 Medicare Advantage Plan
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the selection of the City of
La Porte, Texas' post-65 Medicare Advantage Plan administrator. [Matt Hartleib, HR
Manager]
8.9 15th Annual San Jaclnte Texas Independence Fun Run Sponsorship
Presentation, discussion and possible action to approve a sponsorship request from
the San Jacinto Museum of History in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, for the
15" Annual San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant
City Manager]
8.f Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) Update
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff of the
City with direction, if necessary, regarding updates to the Public Improvement Criteria
Manuals (PICM). [Malik M. Michel, Engineering Manager]
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 La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting held on
October 27, 2025 [Councilperson Engelken]
9.1b Presentation on improved landscaping at city facilities. [Tim Miller, Director of Parks
and Recreation]
9.c City of La Porte Fund Balance Report [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
9.d Administrative Reports [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
10. Items of Community Interest
Per Texas GovT 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;
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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 551.089 -
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 Real Property
Texas Government Code 551.072 - Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange,
lease, or value 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.
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. Adjourn
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
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 October 27, 2025, City
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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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