01-13-20 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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(f) Adopt Ordinance 2020-3771 calling the May 2, 2020, general election for the purpose of electing a Councilperson—District 1, a Councilperson—District 6, and a Councilperson-at-large–Position B. \[Mayor Rigby\] (g) Approve contract renewal with Superion for a two-year term, for use of the ONESolution ERP system. \[Grady Parker, IT Manager\] 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS (a) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2020-3770 amending Chapter 106, “Zoning” of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances in connection with a review and update to Chapter 106, “Zoning”; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2020-3770. \[Ian Clowes, City Planner\] 4. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce for general promotional and tourist advertising of the City of La Porte, to conduct solicitation and operating programs, and to conduct special programs to contract conventions and visitors, including the establishment and operation by the Chamber of a convention and visitors bureau, in the annual amount of $165,000.00 for a term of three (3) years beginning on October 1, 2019, and expiring on September 30, 2022. \[Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager\] (b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2019-3758, amending the Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy. \[Mayor Louis Rigby\] 5. REPORTS (a) Receive a report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. \[Councilperson Martin\] 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, January 16 • Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, January 23 • La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, January 27 • City Council meeting, January 27 • Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting, March 9 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, City employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. The City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.087 for deliberation regarding economic development negotiations to discuss a potential incentive program for a new business. 9. RECONVENE a. Take action on Executive Session items, if necessary. ADJOURNMENT _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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