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Home My WebLink About03-28-05 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting 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, PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD MARCH 28, 2005 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. 2005-2819 Next Res. 2005-06 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - MARY CURRIE - ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS A. RECOGNITION OF 2004 AMERICAN LEGION BOYS AND GIRLS STATE - Mayor A. Porter B. RECOGNITION OF DEBBIE WILMORE "RECIPIENT OF 2005 JIM WHATLEY BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR" - Mayor A. Porter C. _RECOGNITION OF CITY OF LA PORTE'S BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT "AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR SMALL JURISDICTIONS" - Mayor A. Porter D. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK. Mayor A. Porter E. PROCLAMATION - NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH - CONTRIBUTION TO YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION SUMMIT - Mayor A. Porter 5. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY A COUNCILMEMBER A. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING MEETING HELD ON MARCH 14, 2005 AND SPECIAL CALLED PRE-BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING HELD ON MARCH 19,2005- M. Gillett B. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR PE 2 AND PE 4 AGGREGATE FOR SURFACE TREATMENT REBID - S. Kelley C. CONSIDER AWARDING CONTRACT TO STANDARD SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS COVERAGE- S. Sampson D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND E. L. HARRIS III CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $45,510.00 - (Ord. 2005-2819) -W. Sabo E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO 00-2391 ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FEE, BY REPEALING SECTION 8, "EXPIRATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF FUND" - (Ord. 2005-2391-A) - A. Bird 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 ADJUSTMENTS BARBARA NORWINE - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS DELIA CLAUS - ABUSES TO SENIOR CITIZENS 7. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS REZONE REQUEST FOR 14.5 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 3900 BLOCK OF UNDERWOOD ROAD FROM R-1 AND R2 TO NC AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT, MICHAEL FISCO- (Ord. 1501-HHHH and # R05-002) - W. Sabo OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE 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 AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL REQUESTED BY MR. MICHAEL FISCO, OF AAA FLEXIBLE PIPE CLEANING COMPANY LOCATED AT 3900 UNDERWOOD ROAD, ADJOINING THE SUMMER WINDS SUBDIVISION - (Ord. 1501-HHHH and # R05-002) - W. Sabo 9. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS REZONE REQUEST FOR 2.08 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 11820 NORTH H STREET FROM R-1 TO GC AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT RICHARD DETWILER- (Ord. 1501-1111 and # R05-003) - W. Sabo OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE 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 REQUESTED BY THE CHEM COAST, INC. LOCATED AT 11820 NORTH H STREET, NEAR SENS ROAD - (Ord. 1501-1111 and # R05-003) - W. Sabo 11. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS SCUP FOR DEVELOPING AN INDUSTRIAL PARK CONTAINING RAIL OPERATIONS, WAREHOUSING, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL USES- (Ord. 1501-JJJJ and # SCU05- 003) - W. Saba OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 12. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE 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 CLASSIFICATION OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND LA PORTE 81, LTD., LA PORTE 82, LTD., LA PORTE 115, LTD. STUART HAYNSWORTH, GENERAL PARTNER, AND LAPORTE 146 LTD., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 342 ACRE TRACT IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE TEXAS IMPORT-EXPORT PARK - (Ord. 1501-JJJJ and # SCU05-003) - W. Saba 13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND MARIA MORRERO, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MARIO MORRERO, DECEASED, FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE F101 FLOOD DRAINAGE PROJECT - (Ord. 2005-2820) -W.Sabo 14. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A LEGISLATIVE BILL FILED ALLOWING TRUCKS TO HAUL AN EXTRA 10,000 POUNDS OF CONTAINED CARGO - Mayor Porter 15. WORKSHOP CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING A DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR MOWING OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROWs) AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - D. Wilmore B. DISCUSS OPTIONS CONCERNING MITIGATION OF PARKING ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY (ROWs) AND REDUCTION OF SIGHT TRIANGLE OBSTRUCTION AT 4TH STREET AND FAIRMONT PARKWAY - R. Cummings 16. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING 17. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS- D. Feazelle FIRST LADY TOUR - MAIN STREET, TEXAS HISTORIC COMMISSION - MARCH 30, 2005 -10:00 AM LA PORTE "NEIGHBORHOOD" 2005 GALA - APRIL 14, 2005 - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION - 6:00 PM FIRE DEPARTMENT APPRECIATION BANQU ET - APRIL 14, 2005 - HOUSTON YACHT CLUB - 6:30 PM PLANT MANAGERS BREAKFAST - MAY 18, 2005- SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION - 7:00 AM 18. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Griffiths, and Porter 19. 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 (POTENTIAL LITIGATION) MEET WITH CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY ON POTENTIAL LITIGATION 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTERS) - CITY MANAGER'S EVALUATION 20. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 21. 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 551.087 - 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 DISABIUTY ACCOMMODA nONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODA TlONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES A T MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFRCE A T 281-471- 5020 OR TDD UNE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. At;:mr;;/,Mtt .~/ /)/ Matfh~~n;ilM~ City Secretary Posted: