CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, August 26, 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 August 26, 2024, 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. 

 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION/PLEDGES

INVOCATION - The invocation will be given by Reverend Jackie King of Victory Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church.
PLEDGES - Will be led by Nadia Olson.

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 fire personnel who received awards at the Annual LPFD Fire Banquet. [Chris Pettis, Fire Chief]

Ladies Auxiliary Firefighter of the Year - Steve Regan, Captain, Station 4
Firefighter of the Year - Ryan Deering, Firefighter, Station 2
Engineer of the Year - Payton Suggs, Engine Operator, Station 1 
Officer of the Year - Bryan Pruitt, Training Captain
Rookie of the Year - Michael Knapik, Firefighter, Station 3
Chiefs Award - Justin Crow, Assistant Fire Chief
President's Award - Cameo Williams, Firefighter, Station 1

3.b

Recognition of Officer Jeff Kominek for 25 years of service [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police]

3.c

Employee of the Quarter - Kelly Green [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police]

3.d

Presentation on Union Pacific Railroad's proposed development in Lomax by Cliff Wilson. [Rick Helton, Mayor]

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 August 12-13, 2024, regular City Council meetings.  [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]

5.b

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Amendment

Adopt Ordinance 2024-4006, amending the City of La Porte, Texas' Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget by appropriating a total of $575,000.00 for repairs to the Sylvan Beach Pier due to damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. [Shelley Wolny, Assistant Finance Director]

5.c

Whelen Siren Tower Replacement at Canada and Carlow

Approve the purchase and installation of a replacement Modulator® High-Powered Speaker Array (Siren Tower) in the amount of $54,264.00 through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) under contract #220105. [Johnny Morales, Emergency Management Coordinator]

5.d

Approve expenditures from Vulcan Materials Company 

Approve expenditures for purchase of materials including limestone base from Vulcan Materials Company for a total authorization of $92,912.87. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]

6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES

6.a

Ordinance 2024-4004 -Amendments to Chapter 106- Zoning

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2024-4004, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning", by amending regulations related to: 1) e-cigarette/vape stores; 2) mobile food services; 3) other personal care services/sexually oriented businesses; and 4) public notice by sign posting; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2024-4004, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning", by amending regulations related to: 1) e-cigarette/vape stores; 2) mobile food services; 3) other personal care services/sexually oriented businesses; and 4) public notice by sign posting. [Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Department Director]

6.b

Dangerous Building - 122 S. 16th St.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4007 ordering the condemnation of a dangerous/substandard structure located at 122 S. 16th St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4007 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 122 S. 16th St., La Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]

6.c

Dangerous Building - 201 Edgewood St.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4008 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 201 Edgewood St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4008 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 201 Edgewood St. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]

6.d

Dangerous Building - 201 N. 3rd St.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4009 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 201 N. 3rd St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4009 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 201 N. 3rd St. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]

6.e

Dangerous Building - 203 Bay Oaks Dr.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4010 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 203 Bay Oaks Dr., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4010 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 203 Bay Oaks Dr. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]

6.f

Dangerous Building - 301 W. Fairmont Pkwy.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4011 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 301 W. Fairmont Pkwy., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4011 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 301 W. Fairmont Pkwy. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]

6.g

Dangerous Building - 3217 Clarksville St.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4012 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 3217 Clarksville St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4012 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 3217 Clarksville St. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]

6.h

Dangerous Building - 711 W. Adams St.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4013 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 711 W. Adams St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4013 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 711 W. Adams St. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]

6.i

Dangerous Building - 9314 Spencer Hwy.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4014 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 9314 Spencer Hwy., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4014 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 9314 Spencer Hwy. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]

6.j

Dangerous Building - 9405 Montgomery Ln.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4015 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 9405 Montgomery Ln., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4015 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 9405 Montgomery Ln. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]

6.k

Dangerous Building - 9407 Montgomery Ln.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2024-4016 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 9407 Montgomery Ln., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4016 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 9407 Montgomery Ln. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]

6.l

La Porte Municipal Airport

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a request for a through-the-fence operation at La Porte Municipal Airport; followed by discussion and possible action regarding the through-the-fence request. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]

7.

STATUTORY AGENDA

7.a

HCAD Board of Directors nominations

Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2024-15, making up to five nominations on behalf of the City of La Porte to the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) Board of Directors to be considered for election by the voting taxing units of Harris County other than conservation and reclamation districts for terms beginning January 1, 2025. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]

7.b

Presentation, discussion, and possible action to appoint/reappoint members of boards, committees, and commissions. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]

7.c

Future Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station

Presentation, discussion, and possible action to examine the feasibility of planning a municipal solid waste transfer station for the City of La Porte. [Councilpersons Williams, McLarrin and Mayor Pro Tem Engelken]

8.

REPORTS

8.a

Report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting [Mayor Pro Tem Engelken]

8.b

Monthly Fund Balance Report [Michael Dolby, Director of Finance]

9.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

• Drainage and Flooding Committee, September 9
• City Council, September 9

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.

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 August 26, 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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