HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-22-2026 CC agenda RICK MELTON OF L .p BILL BENTLEY
Mayor Q Councilperson District 3
BRANDON LUNSFORD / 9 ROBERT GUERRA
Coun cilperson At Larger A f.1 m Mayor Pro Tam
I T MC CA ULLEY _ Councilperson oistrict 4
Councilperson At Large B JAY MARTIN
MANDI wILL1AMS Councilperson District 5
Councilperson District 1 rExws ROBBIE MCLARRIN
CHUCK EN GELKEN Councilpers on District 6
Councilperson District 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, Juno 22, 2026, 6:00 p_m_
Notice is t araby given of a regular maating of the La Porter City Council to ba bald on June 22, 2026,
at 6:00 p_m_ in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porter, Taxers, for the
purpose of considering ttia 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 - The pledges will be led by Avery Martin and Zahra Jc>khan_
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag= Honor the Texas Flag. 1 pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under
God, one and indivisible.
3. Recognitions
3.a Recognition of Employees for Yaans of Service
Rene Rodriguez - Senior Utility Maintenance Operator (35 years)
3.b Raoognition of July as National Parks $ Racreatton Month [Tim Miller, director of
Parks 8r Racraation]
4_ Citizen Comment
State /aw provides that members of the public may speak before the Counci/ considers an
item of business_ Comp/e to 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_) 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. /terns may be requested for future
agendas in accordance with the adopted Ru/es of Procedure.
5_ Prasontations
Non-standard updates from staff and community partners may periodica//y appear here.
5.a Economic Alliance Annual Report
Receive annual report from the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. [Haley
Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
5.b Clean Coast Texas
Scott Jones is the Community Outreach Specialist for the Green Infrastructure for
Texas Disaster Assessment and Recovery through the Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension Service, a partner in the Clean Coast Texas program of the Texas General
Land Office (GLO). Clean Coast Texas works with cities and counties in the Texas
Coastal Zone to help address water quality issues, localized flooding issues, and
provide for outdoor recreation in green infrastructure projects, along with a host of
other services. This presentation was requested for the City Council by the Keep La
Porte Beautiful Committee. [Rick Helton, Mayor]
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 June 8, 2026, City Council meeting. [Lee Woodward, City
Secretary/PIO]
6.b Fireworks Permit
Approve request submitted by Houston Yacht Club for a fireworks display to be
conducted on July 4, 2026, at the Houston Yacht Club property at 3620 Miramar Dr.,
La Porte. [Clif Meekins, Fire Marshal]
6.c Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Authorize Mayor Helton to sign a letter of support to the Governor's Office of
Economic Development and Tourism showing support for the City of La Porte's
application to become a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community. [Kayla
O'Bryan, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator]
6.d Texas General Land Office (GLO) Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program for
Outdoor Warning Sirens
Adopt Resolution 2026-13 authorizing the submittal of an application to the Texas
General Land Office (GLO) for funding through the Community Development Block
Grant—Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program related to Hurricane Harvey, DR-
4332, in the amount of $1 ,000,000.00 for the La Porte Outdoor Warning Sirens
Project. [Johnny Morales, Emergency Management Coordinator]
6.e Texas General Land Office (GLO) Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program for
Drainage Improvements.
Adopt Resolution 2026-12 authorizing the submittal of an application to the Texas
General Land Office (GLO) for funding through the Community Development Block
Grant—Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program related to Hurricane Harvey, DR-
4332, in an amount up to $7,000,000.00 for the Northside Neighborhood Streets and
Drainage Improvements Phase 3 Project. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
7. Public Hearings and Associated Ordinances
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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 2026-5045 for Special Conditional Use Permit(SCUP)SCUP-2026-0002
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2026-
5045 for Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2026-0002, an amendment to Special
Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2025-0017, request by Chris Couch, applicant, to add
the following NAICS Codes as permitted uses within Reserve 3 of SCUP-2025-0017,
also known as the "Avera SCUP":
• 8134 - Civic and Social Organizations
• 81391 - Business Associations
• 81392 - Professional Organizations
• 81393 - Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
• 81394 - Political Organizations
• 813990 - Other Similar Organizations (Except Business, Professional, Labor,
and Political Organizations);
followed by discussion and possible action to approve Ordinance 2026-5045 for
Special Conditional Use Permit 2026-0002. [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning &
Development]
7.b Ordinance 2026-5046 for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) SCUP-2026-0003
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Ordinance
2026-5046 for Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP-2026-0003, to allow for the
development of a single-family detached home on a portion of an approximately 12-
acre tract of land located at 0 Mc Cabe Rd., (south side of Mc Cabe Road, between
South SH-146 to the west and South Broadway Street to the east); within the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, HCAD Acc. No. 0402440010010;
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, followed by discussion and possible action to
approve Ordinance 2026-5046 for Special Conditional Permit 2026-0003. [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 Golf Course facility ad hoc committee
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the mayor's appointments
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for an ad hoc committee to evaluate and provide recommendations regarding the
feasibility, design, and implementation of a Multi-Purpose Event Center at Bay Forest
Golf Course. [Rick Helton, Mayor]
8.b Enhancement Grant- R Favorite Things, LLC
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize expenditure by the La
Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $26,618.79, for
enhancements to business site located at 102 West Main Street, La Porte, Texas,
under terms of enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte
Development Corporation and R. Favorite Things, LLC. [Haley Bowers, Economic
Development Manager]
8.c Ordinance 2026-5047 - Street and Alley Closure (SAC) Request SAC-2025-0016 and
SAC-2026-0003
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2026-5047 for
approval of Street and Alley Closure SAC-2025-0016 and SAC-2026-0003 for the
purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing approximately 0.55 acres of land
(24,000 square feet), known as North Iowa Street 60-foot right-of-way between
Barbours Cut Boulevard and North E Street, and approximately 8,880 square feet,
known as the north half of North E Street 60-foot right-of-way between North
Broadway Street and center line of North Iowa Street, La Porte, Harris County,
Texas. [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning and Development]
8.d Dangerous Buildings -4901 Valley View Drive
Presentation from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board on inspection results on
4901 Valley View Drive, La Porte, Texas, followed by discussion and possible action
authorizing administrative staff to notify the owner of 4901 Valley View Drive, La
Porte, Texas, of the determination of the Dangerous Building Inspection Board that
the building(s) on the subject parcel are dangerous and to schedule a public hearing.
[Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning and Development]
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
June 22, 2026 [Councilperson Engelken]
9.b Discuss the 4th of July Apple Pie Contest and announce the winner. [Kayla O'Bryan,
Marketing and Special Events Coordinator]
9.c City of La Porte, Texas, Fund Balance Report [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
9.d 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
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Mayor, Councilpersons, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed.
11. 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 June 22, 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.
DATE:
TIME:
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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