HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-2026 CC Agenda RICK HELTON CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor 44*
Councilparson District 2
BRENT MCCAULLEY Mayor Pro TamCouncilparson At Large E ROBERT GUERRABRANDON LUNSFORO Councilparson Distrit 4
Councilparson At Large A JAY MARTINMAN 01 WILLIAM8 Councilparson district 5
Councilparson District 1 ROBBIE MCLARRIN
Councilparson District 6
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:00 p-m_
Notice is hereby given Of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council tc3. ba held on June 8, 2026, at
6:00 p_m_ in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont ParIcway, 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 Counci/persons is present and open the business
meeting_
2_ Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance
INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Pastor Brandon Brewer_
PLEDGES - Will be led by Abraham Tevault_
U_S_ Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag_ I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under
(--od, one and indivisible_
3_ Recognitions
3_a Recognition of Employees for Years Of Service
Victor E)elgado Martinez - Equipment Operator (15 years)
Jerald Jenkins - Utility Supervisor (20 years)
3_b Recognition Of Graduates of the La Porte Leadership Academy
3_c Recognition of the Employee Of the Quarter(2026 Q1)
4_ Citizen Comment
State /aw provides that members of the pub/ic may speaK before the Counci/ considers an
item of business_ Comp/ate a sign up sheet before speaking. (Genera//y limited to five
minutes per person,- the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or for
other considerations_j 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_ /tams may be requested for future
agendas in accordance with the adopted Flu/es 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 Approval of the minutes of the May 11, 2026, City Council meeting. [Lee Woodward,
City Secretary/PIO]
5.b Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants
Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to perform a feasibility study and needs assessment for
a future solid waste transfer station, with a total authorization of $243,200.00. [Ray
Mayo, Director of Public Works]
5.c Keep La Porte Beautiful Committee appointments
Approve the reordering of the alternate members on the Keep La Porte Beautiful
Committee and new appointments of Connie Ramirez and Colleen Row to positions
on the Keep La Porte Beautiful Committee. [Rick Helton, Mayor]
5.d Reject Bids
Reject all bids for Bid #26011 "Repairs to Existing Concrete Fire Training Building".
[Cherell Daeumer, Purchasing Manager]
5.e Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adopt a resolution accepting the 2025 Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan. [Johnny Morales, Emergency Management Coordinator]
5.f Guardify Agreement for Cloud Storage
Authorize the City Manager to execute a 6-year contract with Guardify, Inc. for the
implementation of a cloud-based storage solution for La Porte Police Department,
year one zero expense, year two $23,005.85, year three $25,144.85, year four
$25,354.85, year five $25,564.85, year six $25,774.85, for a total expenditure of
$124,845.25. [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police]
6. 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.
6.a Ordinance 2026-5042 Chapter 106 (Zoning)Amendment
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Ordinance
2026-5042 amending Section 106-741 (i) "General Provisions" of the Code of
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Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, to establish a minimum 1-foot side
setback for permanent standby generators; followed by discussion and possible
action to approve or deny Ordinance 2026-5042 amending Section 106-741(i)
"General Provisions" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, to
establish a minimum 1-foot side setback for permanent standby generators. [Ryan
Hvitlok, Director of Planning and Development]
7. 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 Ordinance 2026-5044 - FY2026 Budget Amendment
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2026-5044
approving an amendment to the City's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in the cumulative
amount of $1,479,042.00 in the General Fund, Utility Fund, and Utility CIP Fund to
cover costs and expenses necessitated by the consolidation of the City of
Shoreacres, Texas, with the City of La Porte, Texas. [Shelley Wolny, Assistant
Finance Director]
7.b Airport Lease for TailWorks LLC.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute a
lease agreement between the City of La Porte, Texas, and TailWorks, LLC for rental
of space at the La Porte Municipal Airport for an initial twenty- (20-) year term and
two five- (5-) year extensions. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
7.c Nominations and adoption of Ordinance 2026-5040 for the election of a mayor pro
tem for 2026-2027. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
7.d Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding regulation of placement of signs on City of La Porte property. [Mayor Pro
Tern McCaulley and Councilpersons Martin and McLamn]
8. 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 meeting held on June 8, 2026. [Mayor Pro
Tem McCaulley]
8.b Report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting held on June 8, 2026.
[Councilperson Martin]
8.c Administrative Reports [Corby Alexander]
• Update on open staff positions
• Animal Shelter statistics
• Consolidation update
9. 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
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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.
10. 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.
10.a Pending or Contemplated Litigation
Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071(1)(A)-Pending or Contemplated Litigation -
The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney and City Manager
to discuss the case of Walter Gant, 111 vs. City of Shoreacres, Texas, Cause No.
202631321, 333rd District Court.
11. 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.
12. 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.
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CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the June 8, 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.
DAT : t ( o I`4JL,
TIME:
TAKEN DOWN:
Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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