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Home My WebLink About09-27-2004 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting ..... ~~- . .'~ . e STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY O~ LA PORTE )( CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 27,2004 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. 2004-2778 Next Res. 2004-17 1. CALL TO. ORDER 2. INVOCATION - REV. ERIC PITRE - SAINT MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: PROCLAMATION - RUSSELL YBARRA DAY - Mayor Porter 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 13, 2004 - M. Gillett B. RECEIVE AND APPROVE REPORT ON THE INVESTMENT POLICY - C. Alexander C. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEMOLITION CONTRACT- W. Sabo D. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR VEHICLES - S. Gillett E. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR STREET MATERIALS - S, Kelley 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES) PROPERTY LOCATED AT 618 S. IOWA - D. THARPE 7. AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SALE FOR CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION - C, Alexander ~SIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF VARIOUS STREETS TO THE HARRIS COUNTY ROAD LOG (Res. 2004-17) - S. Gillett . 8. 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT TO THE AMERICAN DREAM (Res. 2004-18) - Mayor Porter '- '---'0- 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND G&N ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LIFT STATION # 9, APPROPRIATING $168.590.00 PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF $ 8, 430.00 - (Ord. 2004-2778) - S. Gillett 11, DISCUSS CONDEMNING TWO (2) SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES (Ord. 2004-2770 and 2004-2773) - W. Sabo - These two items were previously tabled at the August 23, 2004 Council Meeting ,-. ," j I~. \ e e 12. . 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 - (Ord. 2004-2762-A) - C, Alexander - This item was previously tabled at the August 23, 2004 Council Meeting 13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OF THE CITY'S MEDICAL PLAN, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005 ADOPTING "HEALTH SERVICE PLAN DESIGN" OPTIONS, APPROVING AN EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE - (Ord, 2004-2777) - S. Sampson - This item was previously tabled at the August 23, 2004 Council Meeting 14. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OF THE CITY'S MEDICAL PLAN, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005 ADOPTING "HEALTH SERVICE PLAN DESIGN" OPTIONS - (Ord. 2004-2779) - S. Sampson - Alternative to # 13 does not include employee contribution component 15. RECEIVE REPORT ON INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY TAXES AND VALUATION FROM HUGH LANDRUM & ASSOCIATES, INDUSTRIAL APPRAISERS - C. Alexander 16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE HOUSTON PORT REGION ("CONTRACTOR"), A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION; FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - (Ord. 2004-2780) - J. Joems 17. RECEIVE REPORT ON AMNESTY PROGRAM AND DISCUSS MUNICIPAL COURT - Judge Ditta 18. WORKSHOP CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING A. CONSIDER REQUEST TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICE TO BUSINESS IN DEER PARK - J, Joems B. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - Mayor Porter . RENAME CHAPTER 172 . RENAME AUDIT COMMITTEE CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RE-CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 19. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle ALLIANCE BANQUET - SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 - MARRIOTT HOBBY AIRPORT- 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL RETREAT - OCTOBER 2,2004 - LA PORTE LIBRARY SALUTE TO INDUSTRY BANQUET - OCTOBER 7,2004 - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION - 6:30 PM 2ND ANNUAL PReCINCT TWO ECONOMIC SUMMIT - OCTOBER 15, 2004 - SAN JACINTO COLLEGE (CENTRAL) 7:30 AM - 2:00 pM 20. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Moser, Beasley, Griffiths, Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, 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) ('. ::3. ~ ,:,.' e e 551.071 - (POTENTIAL LITIGATION) - MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION 551,071- (PENDING LITIGATION) - MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION 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 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 551.087 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 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 551.086 - 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). I THIS FACIUTY HAS DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS 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 TDD UNE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMA TION. ;thr;)tDJtt~ Martha A. Gllllitt, TRMC ~ . f,;;-~.OL/