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Home My WebLink About09-22-2003 Regular Meeting . . STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 22,2003 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA . PORTE, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AGENDA LISTED BELOW Next. Ord. 2003-2660 Next Res. 2003-25 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - PASTOR ALAN NEEL- LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE .4. PROCLAMATIONs/PRESENTATIONS: A. . PRESENTATION - EMPLOYEE OF THE SECOND QUARTER - PAm GUTIERREZ - Judge Ditta B. PROCLAMATION - LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS - Mayor Malone C. PROCLAMATION - CONSTITUTION WEEK - Mayor Malone 5. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY A COUNCILMEMBER A. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND WORKSHOP MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 - M. Gillett . B. CONSIDER AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL SUPPLY OF REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE - S. Gillett C. CONSIDER AWARDING CONTRACT FOR NEW AND REPLACEMENT VEHICLES - S. Gillett \ \ I \ \ 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED .ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES) RESPONSE TO COUNCIL COMMENTS - Bill Scott 7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES FOR HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL 2004 GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS - (Res. 2003-25) - Mayor Malone 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE AVIATION DIVISION OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LA PORTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED 50,000.00 (Ord. 2003-2660) - S. Gillett CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "EMERGENCY SE~VICES", ARTICLE II, "ALARMS" - (Ord. 2003-2661) - R. Reft 9. 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98-2260, "AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE GRANT OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO TEXAS CABLE PARTNERS, L.P." (Ord. 98-2260-A) - C. Alexander -First Reading . . 11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF- WAY FOR BAY AREA BOULEVARD PROJECT FOR WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT, IN EXCHANGE FOR THE VACATING, ABANDONING, AND CLOSING OF CERTAIN STREET AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE - (Ord. 2003-2662) - K. Askins/S. Gillett 12. CONSIDER APPROVAL.OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE CHAPTER 172 BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 172 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE - (Ord.2003-2663) - A. Freeman 13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE AD HOC CODE RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE (Ord. 2003-2664) - N. Finan 14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - J. Joems SALUTE TO INDUSTRY GOLF TOURNAMENT- SEPTEMBER 24TH... BAY FOREST GOLF - 8 AM .. SALUTE TO INDUSTRY DINNER IN RECOGNITION OF PPG INDUSTRIES - SEPTEMBER 25TH - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION - 6:30 PM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ORIENTATION - SEPTEMBER 29TH. LA PORTE FITNESS CENTER- 6:30 PM THE BIG BAND - OCTOBER 19TH - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION - 6PM - 9PM 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS - Beasley. Griffiths, Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit, Meismer. Young, Warren and Mayor Malone 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, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY. DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) 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 commencement of the meeting covered by. the meeting notice as the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session conceming 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 attomey 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 delib~rating 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, . e 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 (1). THIS FACILITY HAS DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 4B HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT C/7Y SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281..471. 5020 OR roD UNE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. ~WfJL0I~jt-/..l ~ Martha A. Gillett, TRMC City Secretary Posted: e CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM e September 19, 2003 TO: Mayor: andt.City Council FROM: . . Debra B. Feazelle, City Manager SUBJECT: Chapter 172 Board . It~ 12 on the City Council agenda for the meeting on September 22 is for the Chapter ~ ~oard of Trustees: This board will advise City Council on issues relatin~ to the me(hcal plan fo~ the City. . . Ata previous meeting, direction was given by City Council to use 3 staff members and 2 citizens. The 3 staff memb~s proposed is the City Attorney, '000 Armstrong; the Assistant Finance Director, Michael Dolby; the Human Resources Director, Al Freeman (Interim). Staff has been searching diligently for two citizens with the appropriate background. Recommendations were made to consider plant managers or their human resources personnel.that would have eXperience in empioyee and medical issues. Patricia Rothemel ,. ./'Works for Shell Oil. Kimberly Meismer works for Gulf CoaSt Disposal Authority. I V. believe their backgrounds. would be suited to review information and make appropriate recommendations to you. Also, law requires some annual training. We wish to proceed and appreciate your . appointing the reco~ended positions as stated. The Boards and CC;>Inmissions Orientation and Dinner is September. 29,;- Staffwill be available to answer questions~ Thank you f~r your consideration.. . c: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager . Cynthia Alexander, Assistant City Manager Knox Askins, City Attorney Al Freeman, Interim Hum~ Resources l;>irector