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RICK HELTON
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT MCCAULLEY
Mayor Pro Tom
Councilperson At Large B
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, December 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 7
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 December 8,
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 Councilpersons is present and open the business
meeting.
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance
INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Pastor Ryan Walling, Bayshore Baptist
Church.
PLEDGES - Will be led by Drayden Isom.
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 La Porte Fire Marshal's Office Thomas Galindo
Recognition of Thomas Galindo for the completion of his Bachelor of Science Degree
in Fire Administration and the completion of the Fire Executive Management Training
Program at the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas at
Sam Houston State University.
3.b Recognition of EmpkWem for Years of Service
Shonda Ingle - Department Coordinator (16 years)
Kenneth Martin - Detective (25 years)
John Krueger - Assistant Police Chief (25 years)
Daniel Hoffman - Patrol Officer (35 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. 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.
5.a Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on November 10, 2025.
[Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
5.b Ordinance 2025-5007 calling the May 2, 2026, general election
Adopt Ordinance 2025-5007 calling the May 2, 2026, general election for the election
of City Council member positions designated as Councilperson At -Large Position B,
Councilperson-District 1, and Councilperson-District 6. [Lee Woodward, City
Secretary/PIO]
5.c Ordinance 2025-5008 calling the May 2, 2026, special election for reauthorization of
street tax
Adopt Ordinance 2025-5008 calling the May 2, 2026, special election to approve or
deny the following proposition: "The reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in
the City of La Porte, Texas, at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue
providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. The tax expires on
the fourth anniversary of the date of this election unless the imposition of the tax is
reauthorized.". [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
5.d Appoint Dr. Shabnam Chaugle and Dr. Tim Covell to open positions on the La Porte
Health Authority. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
5.e Approve removal of alternate members of the Keep La Porte Beautiful Committee for
lack of attendance. [Rick Helton, Mayor]
5.f Approve the cancellation of the City Council meetings for May 25, November 23, and
December 28, 2026. [Rick Helton, Mayor]
5.g Texas Department of Transportation Impaired Driving Mobilization STEP Grant
Adopt Resolution 2026-04 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Texas
Department of Transportation IDM grant award and other documents for the Texas
Department of Transportation Impaired Driving Mobilization STEP Grant. [Scott
Pullig, Chief of Police]
5.h Award Janitorial Services contract to A&A Cleaning Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute a facility janitorial services contract with AB.A
Cleaning Services for an initial 9-month term commencing upon Council approval,
with two optional one-year extensions utilizing the Interlocal Agreement for
Purchasing Services by and between the City of La Porte, Texas, and the City of
Pearland, Texas, and authorize expenditures not to exceed annual budgeted
amounts. [Andrew Brady, Assistant Director]
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5.1 Ordinance 20255012 amending Chapter 70 of City of La Porte Code of Ordinances
Adopt Ordinance 2025-5012 amending Chapter 70'Traffic and Vehicles", Article III
"Operation of Vehicles", Division 2, "Speed Limits" of the Code of Ordinances by
adding regulations under new Division 3 "Temporary construction speed zones" and
establishing a temporary construction zone speed limit of 50 m.p.h. for a portion of
State Highway 146. [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police]
5.j Adopt Ordinance 20255014, to adopt the 2025 International Fire Code
Adopt Ordinance 2025-5014 amending Chapter 38 "Fire Prevention and Protection,"
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, by adopting the 2024
Edition of the International Fire Code. [Clif Meekins, Fire Marshal]
5A Adopt Ordinance 20255015 amending Section 22-58 "Mobile Food Vendors'to
repeal the Mobile Food Vendor permit fee.
Adopt Ordinance 2025-5015 amending Chapter 22 "Businesses", Section 22-58
"Mobile Food Vendors" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by
eliminating Mobile Food Vendor permit application fees. [Ryan Hvitlek, Director of
Planning & Development]
5.1 Adoption of Public Improvement Criteria Manuel (PICM).
Adopt Resolution 2026-05 adopting revisions to the Public Improvement Criteria
Manual (PICM) as reviewed and approved by the La Porte City Council at the
October 27, 2025, City Council meeting. [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning &
Development]
5.m Encumbrance Rollover
Approve rollover of the requested encumbrances from City of La Porte, Texas, Fiscal
Year 2025 budget to the City of La Porte, Texas, Fiscal Year 2026. [Michael Dolby,
Finance Director]
5.n La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Agreement
Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of La Porte, Texas,
and the La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce for general promotional and
tourist advertising of the City of La Porte and including solicitation and operating
programs, and authorize the expenditure in the annual amount of $235,000.00 per
year totaling $705,000.00 for a term of three (3) years, effective October 1, 2025, and
expiring on September 30, 2028. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
8. 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.
B.a Ordinance 20255011 for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCUP-2025-0027
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The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-
5011 for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUP-2025-0027 to allow for an
enlargement of the Lomax Rodeo Arena (Recreational Buildings and Community
Centers) building from approximately 67,800 square feet to approximately 69,400
square feet in the Large Lot Residential (LL) zoning district, on approximately 11.87
acres of land, located at 1508 Lomax School Rd., La Porte, Harris County, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to approve or deny Ordinance 2025-5011
for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUP-2025-0027 to allow for an enlargement of
the Lomax Rodeo Arena (Recreational Buildings and Community Centers) building
from approximately 67,800 square feet to approximately 69,400 square feet in the
Large Lot Residential (LL) zoning district, on approximately 11.87 acres of land,
located at 1508 Lomax School Rd., La Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Ryan Hvitlak,
Director of Planning & Development]
6.b Dangerous Building - 914 S. Broadway St.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4084 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 914 S. Broadway St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion
and possible action to adopt Ordinance 20254084 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 914 S. Broadway St., La Porte, Texas.
[Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
6.c Dangerous Building -1211 N. Bayshore Dr.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of
Ordinance 2025-4082 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard
structures located at 1211 N. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion
and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4082 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 1211 N. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas.
[Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
6.d Ordinance 2025-5017 Zone Change #ZG2025.0013
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-
5017 for approval of Zone Change #ZC-2025-0013, a request submitted by Krystal
Grice and John Skeele, Bayway Homes, applicant; on behalf of Stonemarc at Bay
Creek, LLC, owner, for a Zone Change from High Density Residential (R-3) to
Planned Unit Development (PUD) on approximately 9.6 acres of land located at the
northwest corner of McCabe Road and S. Broadway Street, La Porte, Harris County,
Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to approve or deny Ordinance
2025-5017 for #ZC-2025-0013, a request submitted by Krystal Grice and John
Skeele, Bayway Homes, applicant; on behalf of Stonemarc at Bay Creek, LLC,
owner, for a Zone Change from High Density Residential (R-3) to Planned Unit
Development (PUD) on approximately 9.6 acres of land located at the northwest
corner of McCabe Road and S. Broadway Street, La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
[Ryan Hvitlak, Planning Director, Planning and Development Department]
6.e Ordinance 2025-6018 for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCUP-2026-W25
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-
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5018 for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCUP-2025-0025, a request
submitted by Krystal Grice and John Skeels, Bayway Homes, applicant; on behalf of
Stonemarc at Bay Creek, LLC, owner, for the development of a two-family dwelling
unit/duplex development including sixty-two (62) dwelling units, within the Planned
Unit Development (PUD) zoning district on approximately 9.6 acres of land located at
the northwest corner of McCabe Road and S. Broadway Street, La Porte, Harris
County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to approve or deny
Ordinance 2025-5018 for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCUP-2025-
0025, a request submitted by Krystal Grice and John Skeels, Bayway Homes,
applicant; on behalf of Stonemarc at Bay Creek, LLC, owner, for the development of
a two-family dwelling unitlduplex development including sixty-two (62) dwelling units,
within the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district on approximately 9.6
acres of land located at the northwest corner of McCabe Road and S. Broadway
Street, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning &
Development]
6.f Ordinance 2025-4036 Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCUP-2024-0003
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-
4036 for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUP-2024-0003, a request by Mario
Lanza, applicant, on behalf of 92 FAIRMONT LAKES INC, property owner, to allow
for a residential subdivision including 205 lots, generally located at the northeast
corner of Wharton Weems Blvd and State Highway 146 and on four tracts of land, La
Porte; Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to approve or
deny Ordinance 2025-4036 for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUP-2024-0003, a
request by Mario Lanza, applicant, on behalf of 92 FAIRMONT LAKES INC, property
owner, to approve SCUP 2024-0003, to allow for a residential subdivision including
205 lots, generally located at the northeast corner of Wharton Weems Blvd and State
Highway 146 and on four tracts of land; La Porte; Harris County, Texas. [Ryan
Hvldok, Director of Planning & Development]
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).
7.a Map Loss Insurance
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on recommendations from the Chapter
172 Committee regarding Stop Loss and Gene Therapy insurance. [Matt Hartleib, HR
Manager]
7.b Ordinance 2025d010 - Street and Alley Closure (SAC) Request#SAC-2025-0015
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-5010 for
approval of Street and Alley Closure #SAC-2025-0015 for the purpose of vacating,
abandoning, and closing approximately 0.79 acres of land (34,328 square feet),
known as Oakhaven Road (60-foot right-of-way) in Block 11 of the Brookglen Section
2 subdivision, La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and authorizing the execution and
delivery of a deed to the adjoining landowner. [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning &
Development]
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7.c King DK Equity LLC - Enhancement Grant
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize expenditure by the La
Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 under terms
of enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte Development
Corporation and King DK Equity LLC for facade enhancements to building and
associated site improvements for property located at 800 W. Main Street, La Porte,
Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
7.d King DK Equity LLC - Enhancement Grant
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize expenditure by the La
Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 under terms
of enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte Development
Corporation and King DK Equity LLC for facade enhancements to building and
associated site improvements for property located at 817 W. Main Street, La Porte,
Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
7.e Main Street Festival Policy
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with
direction regarding vendor participation in Main Street Trade Days, Christmas on
Main, Mardi Gras on Main and any other City sponsored event. [Tim Miller, Parks and
Recreation Department Director]
71 City Hall - Networking and Audio/Visual Equipment
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize the purchase of audio-
visual equipment and network hardware in the amount of $807,136.73 from DataVox
through TIPS cooperative purchasing contract number 230105 and DIR contract
number DIR-CPO-5347. [Jameson Appel, Assistant Director Public Works]
7.g La Porte Community Civic dub Sponsorship Request
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve request for sponsorship of
the La Porte Community Civic Club for the Christmas Giveback in an amount not to
exceed $2,500.00, in accordance with the La Porte Sponsorship Policy. [Matt
Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
7.h Ordinance 2025-Ml - Feeding Wild or Shay Animals
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-5021,
amending Chapter 14, "Animals" of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances. [Scott
Pullig, Chief of Police]
7.1 Linear Park Soundwall
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with
direction from the City Council regarding physical separation between residential
property along Linear Park and commercial properties along Barbours Cut Blvd.
[Jameson Appel, Assistant Director Public Works]
7.j Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 20255016
amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte to update
policies for naming of City facilities. [Rick Helton, Mayor, Facilities Naming Committee
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Chair]
7A Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-5020 to
change the name of West Tyler Street between North Broadway Street and State
Highway 146 to Tommy C. Moser Street. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
S. 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.
8.a Report of the Facilities Naming Committee meetings held on November 18, 2025,
and December 8, 2025. [Mayor Helton, Chair]
8.b Report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting held on
December 8, 2025. [Councilperson Engelken]
B.c Administrative Reports [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
- Update on consolidation election petition proposal for the City of Shoreacres, Texas
- Update on municipal services request from the City of Morgan's Point, Texas
8.d Chy of La Porte, Texas, Fund Balance Report [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
9. 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;
and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the
Mayor, Councilperson, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed.
10. Ad]oum
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 December 8, 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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