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Home My WebLink About06-14-04 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of La Porte City Council STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD JUNE 14, 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. 2004-2744 Next Res. 2004-12 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - REV. DAVID MORGAN - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS A. PROCLAMATION - EVELYN KENNEDY DAY - Mayor Pro-Tern, B. Beasley B. PRESENTATION - DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD- FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2003 - Mayor Pro-Tern, B. Beasley 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 WORKSHOP MEETING HELD ON MAY 24, 2004 - M. Gillett B. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR POLICE UNIFORMS AND BODY ARMOR - S. Kelley C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A RENEWAL AND EXTENSION OF THE WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND GSL INVESTMENTS, INC.- (Ord. 2004-2744) - N. Finan D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A RENEWAL AND EXTENSION OF THE WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND TCP/GSL INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS - (Ord. 2004- 2745) - N. Finan 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES) 7. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION FOR REZONE REQUEST LOCATED IN THE 2100 BLOCK OF S. BROADWAY FROM R-1 TO NC AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT F. CARRINGTON WEEMS OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 8. CONSIDER APPROVING ORDINANCE TAKING ACTION TO REZONE 2.0 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 2100 BLOCK OF S. BROADWAY FROM R-1 TO NC AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT F. CARRINGTON WEEMS (Ord. 1501-000 and R04-004) - N. Finan 9. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO BUILD A MINI-STORAGE AND BUSINESS CENTER BY RANDALL JONES ON APPROXIMATELY 9.16 ACRES TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF SOUTH 13TH STREET BETWEEN WEST "K" AND "L" STREETS OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 10. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO BUILD A MINI-STORAGE AND BUSINESS CENTER BY RANDALL JONES ON APPROXIMATELY 9.16 ACRES TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF SOUTH 13TH STREET BETWEEN WEST "K" AND "L" STREETS (Ord. 1501-PPP and SCU04-006) - N. Finan 11. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OFF-SITE PARKING FOR A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 2219 UNDERWOOD ROAD AS REQUESTED BY MELVIN WALKER OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 12. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OFF-SITE PARKING FOR A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 2219 UNDERWOOD ROAD AS REQUESTED BY MELVIN WALKER - (Ord. 1501-QQQ and SCU04-009) N. Finan 13. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (AMENDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT # SCU03-002) FOR 150 ACRES ALONG SH146 FROM NORTHEAST CORNER OF MC CABE ROAD TO SOUTH OF BAYPOINT TOWN HOMES AND WEST OF BAYFOREST GOLF COURSE AS REQUESTED BY JOHN HETTIG OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CLOSE PU13L1C HEARING 14. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT(AMENDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT # SCU03-002) FOR 150 ACRES ALONG SH146 FROM NORTHEAST CORNER OF MC CABE ROAD TO SOUTH OF BAYPOINT TOWN HOMES AND WEST OF BAYFOREST GOLF COURSE AS REQUESTED BY JOHN HETTIG - (Ord.1501-RRR and SCU04-007) - N. Finan 15. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL FOR RENAMING CANADA ROAD TO EAST BOULEVARD OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 16. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE RENAMING CANADA ROAD TO EAST BOULEVARD CONNECTING WITH EAST BOULEVARD IN DEER PARK - (Ord. 2004-2746) N. Finan 17. CONSIDER AN EXCEPTION FROM A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW FILING AND ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT FOR REMODELING AN EXISTING BUILDING AT 115 WEST MAIN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE MAIN STREET DISTRICT - N. Finan 18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION RENEWING, EXTENDING, AND EXPANDING A MORATORIUM ON NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE MAIN STREET AREA UP TO 180 ADDITIONAL DAYS - (Res. 2004-06-A) - N. Finan 19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS MAIN STREET PROGRAM AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER TO COORDINATE ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES- (Res. 2004-12) - D. Dye 20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT, AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH AZTRON CHEMICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1,2001, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,2007 - (2000-IDA-70) (Ord. 2004-2747) - N. Finan 21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE AMERICAN MUNICIPAL SERVICES CORPORATION, TO PERFORM COLLECTION ACTIVITIES FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE MUNICIPAL COURT - (Ord. 2004-2748) - Judge Ditta 22. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle CHAMBER ANNUAL HAMBURGER COOKOUT - JUNE 17,2004 -SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION - 6:30 PM JUNETEENTH PARADE - JUNE 19, 2004 -NORTH 8TH AND MAIN - 10:00 AM JUNETEENTH BAR-B-Q DINNER - SYLVAN BEACH PARK FOLLOWING PARADE RUN -OFF DISTRICT 5 EARLY VOTING ENDING ON JUNE 15, 2004 - ELECTION DAY - JUNE 19, 2004 EARLY VOTING FOR MAYOR AND DISTRICT 6 SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS BEGINNING JULY 7,2004 AND ENDING ON JULY 20,2004 FROM 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. AND ON SATURDAY JULY 10, 2004 AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. - ELECTION DAY - JULY 24,2004 23. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Beasley, Griffiths, Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit and Moser and Young 24. 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 TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION 25. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 26. 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, 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 AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODA TlONS 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 INFORMA TION. Approved: Martha A. Gillett, TRMC City Secretary Posted: