02-08-21 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by staff to adopt Ordinance 2021-3817 electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program and nominating the qualified business known as "INEOS USA, LLC" operating at the business site located at 1230 Independence Parkway, to the Economic Development and Tourism Division of the Governor's Office as a Texas Enterprise Zone Project; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2021-3817 electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program and nominating the qualified business known as "INEOS USA, LLC" operating at the business site located at 1230 Independence Parkway, to the Economic Development and Tourism division of the Governor's Office as a Texas Enterprise Zone Project. [Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager] 6. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Five Points Park as a site for construction and/or placement of a Gold Star Families Monument. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] (b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to appoint election day polling location judges and alternate judges for the March 27, 2021, Special Election and to define the number of clerk appointments permitted to be made by each presiding judge. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] 7. REPORTS (a) Receive report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Jay Martin] 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, February 18 City Council meeting, February 22 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, February 25 9. 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, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION (a) The City Council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071(1)(A) Consultation with Attorney — pending or contemplated litigation, to meet with the Assistant City Attorney to discuss enforcement of Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City of La Porte and Ybarra Restaurants, Inc. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] 11. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. 12. 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.