07-13-15 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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J 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 106 "Zoning"of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by adding definitions, and revising regulations related to exterior storage, tree preservation and temporary signs - E. Ensey 8. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding report on list of Dangerous Buildings in La Porte- R. Davidson (b) Discussion and possible action regarding request of WCA to increase commercial containerized solid waste collection fees, under terms of City of La Porte-WCA commercial solid waste collection franchise agreement- D. Vick 9. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee-Councilmember Clausen 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, July 16, 2015 • City Council Meeting, Monday, July 27, 2015 11. 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 - Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken,. Earp, Clausen, Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek and Mayor Rigby 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in: Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 — Personnel Matter: Deliberations concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: City Manager Corby Alexander. Texas Government Code, Section 551.087(1) — Deliberations- regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss property developer proposal for development of residential dwellings in City northside. Texas Government Code, Section 551.087(1) — Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss property developer proposal for residential and commercial development near Bay Area Blvd. Texas Government Code, Section 551.087(1) — Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss property developer proposal for mixed use residential and commercial complex in City eastside. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(2) — Consultations with Attorney: Meet with City Attorney and City Manager to discuss effect of Obergefell vs. Hodges decision on City employment policies and procedures. 13. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session.