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Home My WebLink About04-12-04 Regular and Workshop Meeting STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR AND WORKSHOP MEETING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2004 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. 2004-2712 Next Res. 2004-09 APR 1 9 2004 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - REVEREND DAN CHAPPELL OF FA1RMONT PARK BAPTIST CHURCH ,j. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE . ~. 4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAIv.A TIONS A. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY IN LA PORTE - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro- Tern B. PROCLAMATION - THE WEEK OF THE CHILD. Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro-Tern C. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO CHAD COX IN HONOR OF RECEIVING STATION ONE FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro- Tern D. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO DAVID GROSE IN HONOR OF RECEIVING STATION TWO FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro-Tern E. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO DAN AZZANO IN HONOR OF RECEIVING STATION THREE FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro-Tern F. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO GEORGE MOLNAR IN HONOR OF RECEIVING STATION FOUR FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro-Tern G. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO DANNY THURICK IN HONOR OF RECEIVING THE OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro- Tern H. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO HANK CRADDOCK IN HONOR OF RECEIVING THE CHIEF'S AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro-Tern I. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO TIM MALTOR IN HONOR OF RECEIVING THE PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro-Tern J. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO RONNIE THIBODEAUX IN HONOR OF RECEIVING THE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro-Tern K. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO CHAMP DUNHAM IN HONOR OF RECEIVING THE CAREER FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro-Tern L. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO TAMMY KANNAR IN HONOR OF RECEIVING THE PRESIDENT'S AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro-Tern M. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO WHATABURGER IN HONOR OF RECEIVING THE BUSINESS APPRECIATION AWARD - Peter Griffiths, Mayor Pro-Tern 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 REGULAR MEETING AND PRE-BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MARCH 15, 2004 AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MARCH 22, 2004 - M. Gillett B. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - S. Kelley C. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR FILTER SYSTEM FOR LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU 'NAVE POOL - S. Barr D. CONSIDER AWARDING RFP FOR CONCESSION SERVICES AT L1TILE CEDAR BAYOU WAVE POOL - S. Barr E. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE - S. Gillett F. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND L & M CONTRACTORS, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHED, APPROPRIATING $65,872.00 PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF $ 3,294.00 (Ord. 2004-2712) - S. Gillett G. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PORTION OF THE WEST "H" STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY (Ord. 2003-2657-A) - N. Finan H. APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF $17,150.00 TO FRAZER, INC. TO RETROFIT EXISTING AMBUL ANCE BOx/PATIENT COMPARTMENT ON A NEW CAB AND CHASSIS - R. Nolen I. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE CHAPTER 172 BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECITON 172 OF THE LOCAL GOVT CODE (2003-2663-A) - S. Sampson 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 - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDING OF FACT 7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN THE CITIES FOR A YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX AND FOR A CONNECTING NORTH-SOUTH ROADWAY BETWEEN GENOA-RED BLUFF ROAD IN PASADENA, AND CANADA ROAD (EAST BOULEVARD) IN LA PORTE - (Res. 2004-09) - S. Barr 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE COMPANY, TO PROVIDE PIPELINE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE CANADA ROAD PROJECT, APPROPRIATING THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED $197,493.00 (Ord. 2004-2713) - S. Gillett 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 94, FLOODS, DIVISION 3 STANDARDS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; BY AMENDING SECTION 94-87 SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND SECTION 94-89, STANDARDS FOR AREAS OF SHALLOW FLOODING, PROVIDING A NEW BASE FLOOD ELEVATION OF TWO FEET ABOVE BASE FLOOD LEVEL; (Ord. 2004-2714) - N. Finan 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE (SELLER) AND ANNA MARl ALAKE (BUYER) FOR THE SALE OF A MODEL HOME AT 330 N. 5TH STREET, MORE SPECIALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2 OF BLOCK 80, LA PORTE, TX 77571, AS PART OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS (Ord. 2004-2715) - N. Finan 11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE (SELLER) AND WILLIE E. COLLINS (BUYER) FOR THE SALE OF A MODEL HOME AT 323 N. 7TH STREET, MORE SPECIALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 29 AND 30 OF BLOCK 77, LA PORTE, TX 77571, AS PART OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS (Ord. 2004-2716) - N. Finan 12. INSTRUCT THE ASSISTn~T DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO AMEND THE 2003-04 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND BY $ 72,269.00 - M. Dolby 13. CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING A. DISCUSS CITY OF LA PORTE EMPLOYEE MEDICAL FUND - S. Sampson/No Welch B. DISCUSS APPLICATION FROM DENNIS STEGER TO SERVE ON THE LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY - Mayor Malone/D. Feazelle C. DISCUSS TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - J. Joerns CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING 14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle CHAMBER LUNCHEON (PARTNERS IN EDUCATION) - APRIL 14, 2004 - LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CENTER -11 :45 AM RECEPTION HONORING INTERNATIONAL CONSULAR CORPS OF HOUSTON - APRIL 19, 2004 - SAN JACINTO MONUMENT - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM SYLVAN BEACH DAY AND PARADE - APRIL 24,2004 -10:00 AM - PARADE BEGINS SAN JACINTO DAY FESTIVAL - APRIL 24,2004 -10:00 AM - 6:00 PM SAN JACINTO RE-ENACTMENT - APRIL 24, 2004 - 3:00 PM 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit, Meismer, Young, Beasley, Griffiths, and Mayor Malone 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551.087, 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-(PENDING LITIGATION) - MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER ON PENDING LITIGATION MATTERS 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTER) - CITY MANAGER EVALUATION 17. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 18. CONSIDER POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 10, 2003 - Mayor Malone 19. 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 purposP. 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 551.087 - 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 ACCOMMODA TlONS A VA/LABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING; PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281..471. 5020 OR TDD LINE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. Approved: ~Ojf:t(~cuJ~ i'~ City Secretary Posted;