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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Youth Advisory Council to be held on Wednesday February
19th, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the La Porte ISO Board Room, 1002 San Jacinto Street, La Porte, Texas, for
the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. STATUTORYAGENDA
2.a YAC Casual Shirts Discussion
Discussion on possible action of the YAC T-shirts purchasing. [Sherry Rodriguez,
Department Coordinator - CMO]
2.1b 4 Teens Film Festival
Discussion and possible action to the participation for the 4 Teens Film Festival.
[Sherry Rodriguez, Department Coordinator - CMO]
2.c Annual Texas Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) Summit
Discussion and possible action to the participation for the Texas YAC Summit in
Beaumont, Texas. [Sherry Rodriguez, Department Coordinator- CMO]
2.d Mardi Gras & Sylvan Beach Festival YAC Participation Events
Discussion and possible action to plan upcoming participation to Mardi gras and
Sylvan Beach Festival and how YAC will be participating. [Sherry Rodriguez,
Department Coordinator - CMO]
2.e YAC Projects
Discussion and possible action to discuss further on projects for the council members
on youth outreach. [Sherry Rodriguez, Department Coordinator- CMC]
3. 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.
4. ADJOURN
purpose of optimizing logistics for efficiency.
o Review mutual aid agreements with neighboring cities and regions to enhance resource
availability.
• Vulnerable Population Support
o Review plans for vulnerable groups, including seniors, assisted care facilities and home
bound individuals.
o Review outreach programs to ensure these populations are informed and prepared for
storms and other incidents.
o Review any city partnerships with community organizations that provide targeted
assistance to vulnerable populations.
• Evacuation and Shelter Planning
o Review existing facilities for possible use as cooling stations and/or distribution sites pre
and post event and ensure these sites are equipped to handle displaced residents.
o Review/develop transportation plans for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and
disabled, to ensure their safety during evacuations.
• First Responder Coordination
o Review training and drills for police, fire, and EMS.
o Review communication and coordination protocols among first responders.
o Review any rapid deployment strategies for emergency services to ensure swift and
effective responses.
• Financial Planning and Insurance
o Review budget for emergency preparedness and recovery efforts, ensuring financial
resources are available when needed.
o Review existing plans to access federal and state disaster relief funds pre/post event.
• Post -Event Recovery and Assessment
o Review established procedures for debris removal and damage assessment following an
incident.
o Conduct evaluations of the City's response to incidents, identifying lessons learned and
areas for improvement.
• Technology and Innovation
o Review the existence or possibility to utilize data and predictive modeling to anticipate
storm impacts and inform preparedness measures.
o Review existing and new technologies, including Al and GIS systems, to enhance
emergency management capabilities.
o Review existing Emergency Operations Center (EOC) technology and capabilities.
4.a Presenlaitlon, discussion, and possible acdon to approve recommendallons to the
City Council. [Johnny Morales, Emergency Management Coordinator]
5. ADJOURN
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice,
Storm and Incident Readiness Ad Hoc Committee determines that a closed or executive
session of the Committee 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
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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 Committee 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 (281-470-5021), three 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 February 24, 2025,
Storm and Incident Readiness Ad Hoc Committee 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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Lee Wo dward, PA 8ecretary
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