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Home My WebLink About12-08-2003 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting ........... . . STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP MEETING TO BE HELD DECEMBER 8, 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, 2003-2680 Next Res. 2003-30 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - REVEREND DAVID MORGAN - FIRST BAPTIST OF LA PORTE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PROCLAMA TIONSJPRESENT A TIONS: PROCLAMATION - DAVE TURNQUIST DAY - Mayor Malone EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 3RD QUARTER 2003 - KENDRA WILLIAMS - A. Freeman 5. CONSENT AGENDA -ITEMS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE, HOWEVER, ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY A COUNCILMEMBER. AFTER DISCUSSION ANY ITEM MAY BE PULLED FOR SEPARATE VOTE. A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESALE OF TAX PROPERTIES TO BAYOU HOUSING PARTNERS AS APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (Res, 2003-30 thru 2003-34) - C, Alexander B. CONSIDER AWARDING CONTRACT FOR IRRIGATION UPGRADE AT GOLF COURSE - A. Osmond C. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR WATER AND SEWER SUPPLIES - S. Kelley D. CONSIDER AWARDING LEASE FOR COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE - S. Kelley E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION AUTHORIZING A "CHAMPION OF INDUSTRY" AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT AND VIDEO PRODUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND PAT SUMMERALL PRODUCTION5- (Ord. 2003- 2680) D. Feazelle F. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION PLACING AND EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING AND THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND ALL OTHER DEVELOPMENT PERMITS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE AREA DESIGNATED FOR RIGHT- OF WAY ACQUISITION FOR HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT F216-00-00; PROVIDING THAT SUCH MORATORIUM SHALL EXPIRE AFTER 180 DAYS OR DISPOSITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION PROCEEDINGS - (Res. 2003-35) - N. Finan G. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 1444-C AND AMENDING SECTION 5.04 "BUILDING LINES. OF CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1444 (Ord. 1444-F) - N. Finan H, CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REPEALING ORDINANCE 1330 "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, AND DEFINING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREOF" - (Ord. 2003-2681) - D. Feazelle ------ . e I. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 38-56 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CREATING THE OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHALL - (Ord. 2003-2682) - D. Feazelle J. CONSIDER APPROVAL INSTRUCTING THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGERlFINANCE DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE VARIOUS OPERATING BUDGETS FOR OUTSTANDING PURCHASE ORDERS - C. Alexander K. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2003 - M. Gillett 6, PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO, ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES) BILL SCOTT - RESPONSE TO CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS PENNY GARCIA - FAIRMONT PARK BAPTIST CHURCH NUISANCES 7, CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXSTAR INVESTMENT POOL - (Res, 2003-36) C, Alexander 8, CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1875-1, AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE-(Ord.1875-J)-A. Freeman 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF LA PORTE EMPLOYEE POLICIES HANDBOOK DATED JANUARY 1, 2004 - (Ord. 2003-2684) - A. Freeman 10, CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE CITY OF MORGAN'S POINT, FOR EMERGENCY 911 DISPATCH AND JAIL SERVICES, FORE SUPPRESSION SERVICES, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES -(Ord. 2003-2685) - D. Feazelle 11, CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND CITY OF SHOREACRES, FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES- (Ord,2003-2686) D, Feazelle 12, CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT CHANGE AUTHORIZATION NO.2 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. FOR THE CANADA ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - (Ord. 2003-2687) - S. Gillett 13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ("CONTRACTOR"), 501 (C) (6) NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - (Ord. 2003-2688) - J. Joerns 14. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING INCLUSION OF THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM - D. Feazelle 15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE - (Ord. 2003-2689) - C. Scott 16, WORKSHOP OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING -- ~-, . A. DISCUSS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ELECTRONIC AGENDA AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - S. HarrislJ. janoch B. RECEIVE REPORT ON TXDOT S.T.E,P. BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT - SH 225 @ SENS ROAD AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - S. Barr C. DISCUSS SYLVAN BEACH EROSION PROTECTION AND BEACH NOURISHMENT AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - S. Barr D. RECEIVE REPORT ON THE PORT OF HOUSTON VALUE ASSURANCE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - N. Finan E. DISCUSS REQUEST BY EDDIE GRAY AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - N. Finan 17. ADJOURN WORKSHOP MEETING AND RE-CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 18, ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle NLC CONFERENCE - DECEMBER 9-13,2003 - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE SILVER BELLS HOLIDAY SOCIAL - DECEMBER 12, 2003 - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION CITY HALL CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAY ON DECEMBER 24 AND 25, 2003 19. COUNCIL COMMENTS - Mosteit, Meismer, Young, Warren, Beasley, Griffiths, Ebow, Engelken and Mayor Malone 20, 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) 551.071 - (LEGAL MATTER) MEET WITH CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL CLAIMS 21. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 22. 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 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, o~ 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 FACIUTY HAS DISABIUTY ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETNE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFRCE AT 281..m. 5020 OR TOO UNE 281471.5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMA TlON. ~j'~ ~I fi.JjjJ( M.ll~MC ' City Secretary Posted: