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BRENT MCCAULLEYBILL BENTLEYMayorPro Tem Cou ncilpeCounci 1person At Large B m ROBERT GUERRABRANMON LUNSFORc) Councilperson District4
Councilperson At Larger A JAY MARTIN
MANrJI WILLIAMs District 5
Councilperson nistrict I ROBBIE MCLARRIN
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 p_m_
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porto- City Council to be held on April 27, 2026,
at 6:00 p-m_ in tho- City Hall Council Chamber, 604 Wast Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, for the
purpose of considering the following ago-nda items_ All agenda items era subject to action_
1_ Call to Order
The Mayor will determine that a quorum of Counci/persons is present and open the business
meeting.
2_ Invocation and Pledgers of Allegiance
INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Pastor Joey Whitener.
PLEE)GES - Will be led by Erin Cervantes.
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_o- Reoognition of Municipal Clarks Weak, May 3-9
3_b Recognition of Employees for Years of Service
Christopher Forsythe - Police (10 years)
Barry Groaning - Police (15 years)
3_c Recognition of Kayla 13ao-z, Johnny Morales, Jauslynn Sanchez, and Ambar Castro-
13altran for tho-ir work on the inaugural Fleet Waak Houston_
4_ Citizen Cor7lrTlant
State /aw provides that members of the pub/ic may speak before the Council considers an
item of business_ Comp/ete a sign up sheet before speaking. (Genera//y /invited to five
minutes per person; the time nvay be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or for
other considerations.) Menvbers of the Counci/ 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 Ru/es of Procedure.
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5. Presentations
5.a Presentation by Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) in celebration of their HEROES
Weekend, April 26 and 27, 2026.
5.b Graduation cord presentation to LPISD senior Isaac Daigle, for participation in the
City of La Porte Municipal Court's Teen Court [Judge Janikka Bratton]]
5.c Port Houston Presentation
Presentation by Callie Barnes, Director of Seaport Connectivity of Port Houston, on
the Port of Houston Authority's roadway needs and priorities. [Haley Bowers,
Economic Development Manager]
6. 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 on April 13, 2026. [Lee
Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
6.b Laptop and Equipment purchase for Police Department
Approve the purchase of laptops for $129,149.10 through Dell under OMNIA Partners
Region 14 ESC-TC Contract No. 01-143 and printers and related computer
peripherals for $44,957.10 through CDW-G under TIPS 230105 Tech Solutions, for a
total authorization of $174,106.20 to replace aging infrastructure on thirty (30) patrol
vehicles. [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police]
6.c Approve Interlocal Agreement with Harris County
Authorize the City Manager to a execute an interlocal agreement between the City of
La Porte, Texas, and Harris County to receive partnership funds in the amount of
$300,000.00 for the Northside Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Phase III
Project. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
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 2025-4036 Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCUP-2026-0001
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-2026-0001 , 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, La Porte; Harris County,
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Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to approve or deny Ordinance
2025-4036 for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUP-2026-0001 to allow for a
residential subdivision including 205 lots, generally located at the northeast corner of
Wharton Weems Blvd and State Highway 146, La Porte; Harris County, Texas. [Ryan
Hvitlok, Director of Planning & Development]
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 Public Works Facility Improvements - Change Order- Generator
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a change order to
incorporate both generators into the first phase of the project, with a cost of
$497,456.89, utilizing the construction contingency. [Jameson Appel, Assistant
Director of Public Works]
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 Presentation on the Avera Special Conditional Use Permit [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of
Planning and Development]
9.b City of La Porte, Texas, Fund Balance Report [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
9.c Report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting held on April 27, 2026 [Councilperson
Engelken]
9.d Report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting held on
April 27, 2026 [Mayor Pro Tern McCaulley]
9.e Administrative 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
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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 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 legal issues in connection with existing airport lease agreement between the
City of La Porte, Texas, and Tri-Star Aviation, Inc.
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 April 27, 2026, 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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