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Home My WebLink About09-13-2004 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting• • STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS)(. CITY OF LA PORTS)( CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTE MEETING TIME CHANGE TO 6:30 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTS CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTS, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AGENDA LISTED BELOW Next Oral 20042776 Next Res. 200415 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION -REV. DAN CHAPPELL - FAIRMONT PARK BAPTIST CHURCH 3. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE 4. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: A. PROCLAMATION -CONSTITUTION WEEK B. PROCLAMATION -SENIOR SERVICE CENTER 5. CONSENT AGENDA -ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY A COUNCILMEMBER A. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2004 - M. Gillett B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER.ACTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA-PORTE AND NULL-LAIRSON, P.C., CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, TO AUDIT THE CITY'S GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 - (Ord. 2004-2776) - M. Dolby C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 BUDGET FOR.THE HOTEUMOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUND FOR A ONE TIME TRANSFER TO THE SYLVAN BEACH FUND FOR REPAIRS TO THE PIER - (Ord. 20042762-A) - M. Dolby ' D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2001-2505 -CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - (Ord. 2001-2505-A) - S. Sampson PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES) PUBLIC HEARING -DISCUSS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL AS REQUESTED FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9702 AND 9710 SPENCER HIGHWAY (Ord.1501-ZZZ) - W. Sabo OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING.AND ZONING • • CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL AS REQUESTED FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9702 & 9710 SPENCER HIGHWAY - (Ord.1501-ZZZ) - W. Sabo 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE COMPLETION OF A POLICE STATION AND MAINTENANCE PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE - (Res. 2004-15) - W. Sabo 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TRACTS OF LAND FOR DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE (Res. 2004-13) - J. Joems -This item was previously tabled at the August 23, 2004 Council Meeting 11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE "WEAR ORANGE DAY" PROGRAM EVERY FRIDAY TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR LA PORTE BULLDOG SPORTS OR EVENTS - (Res. 2004-16) -Mayor Porter 12. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0.1285, "AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING POLICEMEN'S CIVIL SERVICE, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATIONS, NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN EACH CLASSIFICATION - (Ord. 98- 1285-P) - R. Reff 13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH HUMANA HEALTH CARE - (Ord. 2004-2777) - S. Sampson 14. CONSIDER VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE -Mayor Porter 15. CONSIDER A MOTION FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 106, SECTIONS 106-521; TABLE A, INDUSTRIAL USES, TO AMEND, CHANGE OR MODIFY CONDITIONS TO ALLOW TRUCK STOPS IN A BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL ZONE - Council members Moser, Ebow, and Mosteit 16. CONSIDER A MOTION FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 106, SECTIONS 106-443 AND 106-522; TO AMEND, CHANGE OR MODIFY MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMITS PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES - W. Sabo 17. RECEIVE 90 DAY REPORT FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR - J. Suggs 18. WORKSHOP CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -Mayor Porter CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RE-CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 19. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle BILL BAILEY'S 22"~ ANNUAL GUMBO GALA -SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 -PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER - 5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL STEAK COOKOUT -SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 - 6:30 P.M. - DUPONT RECREATION CENTER ~ ~ • CITY HEALTH FAIR FRIDAY -SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 -RECREATION AND FITNESS CENTER GYMN LA PORTE COMMUNITY CIVIC CLUB SPAGHETTI SUPPER -SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 - 7:00 P.M. - JENNIE RILEY CENTER BAY DAY -SEPTEMBER 18, 2004 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS ANNUAL BANQUET -SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 - 6:30 P.M. -HOUSTON YACHT CLUB ALLIANCE BANQUET -SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 - MARRIOTT HOBBY AIRPORT- 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL RETREAT -OCTOBER 2, 2004 - LA PORTE LIBRARY 20. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Griffiths, Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, and Porter 21. 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) 551-074 - (PERSONNEL MATTER) -CITY SECRETARY'S EVALUATION/PERFORMANCE MEET WITH CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY 22. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 23. 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 beheld 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 beheld 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 551.087 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 bylaw. 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. r ~ . • Section 551.086 - To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the govemmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the govemmental body and with which the govemmental 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 DISABILITYACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE. 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 TDDLINE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (Ap~prov~edQ~~ -~~ Martha A. Glllet~ TRMC Clty Secretary Posted: