HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-2003 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting
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STATEOFTEXAS )(
COUNTY OF HARRIS )(
CITY OF LA PORTE )(
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA
PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD APRIL 28, 2003, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAlRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS,
REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AGENDA LISTED BELOW
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Next Ord. 2003-2629
Next Res. 2003-09
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2. INVOCATION - REV. DAVID MORGAN - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND
WORKSHOP MEETING HELD ON APRIL 14, 2003
5. PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK
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6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND
TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION DECLARING
INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING
PROCEEDS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS AND EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS CENTER - (Res. 2003-09) - C. Alexander
8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION DECLARING
INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING
PROCEEDS FOR YOUTH BASEBALL COMPLEX AND WESTSIDE PARK
IMPROVEMENTS - (Res. 2oo3-10) - C. Alexander
9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BEING
THE UPDATE OF THE LAND USE MAP, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE - (Res. 2003-11)-
G. Goodwin
10. INSTRUCT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE 2002-03 ADOPTED BUDGET
FOR THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND (036) BY $170,000 FROM $400, 000 TO
$570,000 - C. Alexander/S. Barr
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11. RECEIVE REPORT CONCERNING EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION OF CARRIER 30GTN-130 CHILLED WATER AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
AT LA PORTE RECREATION AND FITNESS CENTER - S. Barr
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12. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILPERSON FOR
DISCUSSION
A. CONSIDER CONSENT TO PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE CONTRACT WITH BFI- S. Gillett
B. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR MOLD ABATEMENT OF POLICE, MUNICIPAL
COURT, AND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER BUILDINGS - R. Reff
C. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS - D. Kneupper
13. WORKSHOP
OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING
A. DISCUSS MUNICIPAL COURT OPERATION - Judge Ditta
B. DISCUSS YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PILOT PROGRAM - C. Buttler
C. DISCUSS MID YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT (QUARTERLY REPORT) - C. Alexander
D. DISCUSS TAX RESALE PROPERTIES - J. Joerns
E. DISCUSS STATE HIGHWAY 146 MAJOR INVESTMENT STUDY - S. Gillett
F. DISCUSS PROVISION OF SERVICES TO PROPERTY WITH SHOREACRES - J. Joerns
ADJOURN WORKSHOP MEETING AND RE-CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - NOON AT CITY HALL - MAY 1, 2003
SEED BANQUET - HOBBY HILTON- 6:00 P.M. - MAY 1, 2003
L.P.I.S.D. TRUSTEE ELECTION - MAY 3,2003
L.P.I.S.D. BOARD MEETING -7:00 P.M. - MAY 5, 2003
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW,
CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076,551.086, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE,
(CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELmERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY,
DELmERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL
MATTERS, DELmERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A
WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION,
DELmERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS)
551.071 - (pOTENTIAL LmGATION) - MEET WITH CITY MANAGER AND CITY
ATIORNEY REGARDING CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
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551.072 - (LAND ACQUISITION) - MEET WITH CITY MANAGER AND CITY A TIORNEY
TO DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION
551.074 - (pERSONNEL MA TIER) - CITY MANAGER EVALUATION
17 . CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION
18. ADJOURNMENT
If during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Council should determine that a closed or
executive meeting or session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to an item noticed in
this agenda, then such closed or executive meeting or sessions authorized by the Open Meetings Law,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; will be held by the Council at that date, hour and place given in the
meeting notice or as soon after the conunencement of the meeting covered by the meeting notice as the
Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all
subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071 through 551.076, and 551.086 of said
Open Meetings Law, including, but not limited to:
Section 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Council's attorney on any subject or
matter authorized by law.
Section 551.072 - For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
Section 551.073 - For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to
the City.
Section 551.074 - For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a
public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing.
Section 551.075 -for the purpose of conferring with an employee or employees of the City, only for the
purpose of receiving information from the employee or employees or to ask questions of the employee or
employees; provided, however, that no discussion of public business or City policy that affects public
business shall take place betWeen the members of the City Council during the conference.
Section 551.076 - To consider deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel
or devices.
Section 551.086 - To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate,
stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is
conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive
to a business prospect described by Subdivision (I).
THIS FACILITY HAS DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR
INTERPRETWE SERJlICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE
CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281-471-5020 OR TDD UNE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Approved:
Martha A. Gillett, TRMC
City Secrettlry
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