CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

City Hall Council Chamber

604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, 77571

Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held on June 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmount Parkway, La Porte, Texas for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action. 

 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION/PLEDGES

INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Minister Rachel Cotton of Agape Centric Inc.
PLEDGES - Will be led by Councilperson Brandon Lunsford.

U.S. Flag

Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag.  I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible.

3.

PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS

3.a

Recognition of Gay Collins for 30 years of service [Michael Dolby, Director of Finance]

4.

CITIZEN COMMENT

(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 other considerations.)

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 May 13, 2024, regular City Council meeting. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]

5.b

Operation Slow Down - STEP Grant Award

Adopt Resolution 2024-13, authorizing the City Manager to sign the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) "Operation Slow Down" grant award and related documents in connection with Texas Department of Transporation STEP "Operation Slow Down" Grant Award. [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police]

5.c

Monarch Park Restroom

Approve the purchase and installation of a prefabricated restroom for Monarch Park from Restroom Facilities, Ltd. through BuyBoard Contract #679-22 in the amount of $151,680.00 with a contingency of $15,168.00, for a total authorization of $166,848.00. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]

5.d

Reappointment of David Janda as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Chairman through May 2025. [Rick Helton, Mayor]

5.e

PC Refresh Phase 2

Approve the purchase of computer hardware and associated equipment in the amount of $35,520.00, with a total authorization of $197,560.00 for Fiscal Year 2024 from Intech Southwest Services, through DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-TSO-4159. [Darren Withers, IT Manager]

5.f

SETH - Atrium Bay Terrace

Authorize the Mayor to sign a General and No Litigation Certificate with the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) for the Atrium Bay Terrace Apartments in Baytown, Texas. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]

5.g

SETH - Village at Baytown

Authorize the Mayor to sign a General and No Litigation Certificate with the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) for the Village at Baytown Apartments in Baytown, Texas. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]

5.h

CenterPoint Rate Denial

Adopt Ordinance 2024-3991 denying the rate increase request and revised rate schedules proposed by CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in its application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on or about March 6, 2024, and maintaining current rates in effect for delivery of electricity. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]

5.i

Appoint judges and alternate judges for the June 15, 2024, La Porte City Council District 4 runoff election. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]

6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES

6.a

Alcohol Variance

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a request by Garden of Eden Floral & Gifts, LLC., to authorize a variance to Section 6-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at Garden of Eden Floral and Gifts, LLC., located at 10515 Spencer Highway, La Porte, Texas, within 300 feet of a public school, followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3988 authorizing a variance to Section 6-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, by allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at Garden of Eden Floral and Gifts, LLC., located at 10515 Spencer Highway, La Porte, Texas, within 300 feet of a public school. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development]

6.b

Ordinance 2024-3989 for FLUP 24-92000001

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2024-3989 to approve an amendment to the City’s Future Land Use Plan Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for a portion of a 56.7-acre property located at the northeast corner of State Highway 146 and Wharton Weems in the Planned Unit Development zoning district, and legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1267 & Tract 33, La Porte Subdivision; Tract 1M, Abstract 35, J. Hunter Survey; and Tracts 5 and 5L, Abstract 30, W. P. Harris Survey, Harris County, Texas, by changing the land use designation from “Commercial” to “Low Density Residential”, followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3989 to approve an amendment to the City’s Future Land Use Plan Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for a portion of a 56.7-acre property located at the northeast corner of State Highway 146 and Wharton Weems in the Planned Unit Development zoning district, and legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1267 & Tract 33, La Porte Subdivision; Tract 1M, Abstract 35, J. Hunter Survey; and Tracts 5 and 5L, Abstract 30, W. P. Harris Survey, Harris County, Texas, by changing the land use designation from “Commercial” to “Low Density Residential”. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development]

6.c

Ordinance 2024-3990 for SCUP 24-91000002

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2024-3990 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 “Zoning” by granting Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 24-91000002, to allow for single-family residential development on a 56.7-acre tract of land located in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district and legally described as Lots 1-33, Block 1267, La Porte Subdivision; Tract 1M, Abstract 35, J Hunter Survey; and Tracts 5 & 5L, Abstract 30, W.P. Harris Survey; Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2024-3990 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 “Zoning” by granting Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 24-91000002, to allow for single-family residential development on a 56.7-acre tract of land located in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district and legally described as Lots 1-33, Block 1267, La Porte Subdivision; Tract 1M, Abstract 35, J Hunter Survey; and Tracts 5 & 5L, Abstract 30, W.P. Harris Survey; Harris County, Texas. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development]

6.d

Ordinance 2024-3987 for SCUP 24-91000003

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2024-3987 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106, more commonly referred to as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte, by granting Special Conditional Use Permit No. 24-91000003 to allow for the development of a hotel (NAICS Code 721110) on a 2.4-acre tract of land located west of S. 13th St., and south of K St. (Undeveloped Right-of-Way), and legally described as RES A, Block 1, Home Porte, Harris County, Texas, followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2024-3987, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 24-91000003 to allow for the development of a hotel (NAICS Code 721110) on a 2.4-acre tract of land located west of S. 13th St., and south of K St. (Undeveloped Right-of-Way) and legally described as RES A, Block 1, Home Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Johnna Matthews, Planning Manager]

7.

STATUTORY AGENDA

7.a

APB Properties, LLC - 908 W. Main Street

Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $36,383.10, under the terms of an enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and APB Properties, LLC, for façade enhancements to building located at 908 W. Main Street, La Porte, Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]

8.

REPORTS

8.a

Receive report of the May 29, 2024, La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors budget and strategic planning meeting. [Mayor Pro Tem Engelken]

8.b

Receive report of the June 10, 2024, La Porte Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin]

9.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, June 20
• La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting, June 24
• City Council meeting, June 24

9.a

City Hall Update

Update on the status of the environmental issues at City Hall, the progress of a plan for developing an opinion of probable cost to renovate the current City Hall, along with any other actions being taken to gather information for the City Hall item to be presented at the July 8, 2024, City Council meeting. [Councilpersons Martin, McCaulley, and Bentley]

10.

COUNCIL COMMENT

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 Council will adjourn into executive session without vote unless an objection is raised.

 

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 Texas Petroleum Group vs. City of La Porte, Texas.

12.

RECONVENE Into open session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session.

13.

ADJOURN

 

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.

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 (281-470-5019), two 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 10, 2024, 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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