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Home My WebLink About04-11-05 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( NOTE: MEETING TIME CHANGE BELOW CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD APRIL 11, 2005 AT 7:30 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. 2005-2821 Next Res. 2005-06 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - REV. DANNY WAYMAN - UNITED METHODIST 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENT A TIONSlPROCLAMA TIONS A. RECOGNITION OF DEBBIE WILMORE "MANAGER OF THE YEAR" FOR 2004 - Mayor A. Porter B. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH PRESENTED TO MRS. LINDQUIST, PRESIDENT OF ASA-TEXAS GULF COAST CHAPTER. Mayor A. Porter C. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY-TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK - Mayor A. Porter D. PROCLAMATION - MAIN STREET COMMITTEE DAY. Mayor A. Porter E. NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY - Crystal Scott F. RECEIVE REPORT FROM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE 5TH ANNUAL YAC SUMMIT - Crystal Scott 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 MARCH 28, 2005 AND SPECIAL CALLED MEETINGS HELD ON APRIL 4, 2005- M. Gillett B. DIRECT STAFF TO APPROACH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A SCUP FOR OFF-SITE PARKING IF COUNCIL IS INTERESTED IN LEASING CITY OWNED LAND TO DR. PATEL FOR SUCH USE. - W. Sabo - This item was preVious Workshop item at the March 28, 2005 Council Meeting C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FTA PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (OMNIBASE) TO ASSIST THE MUNICIPAL COURT WITH COLLECTIONS OF OUTSTANDING FEES, FINES, AND WARRANTS - (Ord. 2005-2823) - A. Bird D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDII~G A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 2005-2006 CDBG GRANT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CEI\iER II~C. - (2005-06) - lviayor Porter 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 7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HB 1882 OR ANY LEGISLATION THAT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT HAULED OVER TEXAS HIGHWAYS AND URGING OTHER TEXAS CITIES TO OPPOSE THIS LEGISLATION - (Res. 2005-07)- Mayor Porter 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 105- SECTION 105.3.3 OF THE STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE-1994 EDITION ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 98-2221 AND AMENDING CHAPTER 38 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION." BY ADDING "ARTICLE V. FIRE CODE REVIEW BOARD", SECTIONS 38-200 TO 38-212; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS - (Ord. 2005-2821) - P. Creamer 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC., TO PROVIDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE NEW POLICE FACILITY, APPROPRIATING THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED $ 161,000.00 - (Ord. 2005-2822) - S. Gillett 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 (ORD. 2005-2762-E) - D. Feazelle 11. RECEIVE REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER ON LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - D. Feazelle 12. CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND CALL WORKSHOP MEETING TO ORDER A. DISCUSS BFI CONTRACT RENEWAL AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION B. DISCUSS PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG OPTIONS AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION 13. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING 14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS-D. Feazelle PARTNERS IN EDUCATION BREAKFAST - APRIL 12, 2005 - LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CENTER - 7:45 AM LA PORTE "NEIGHBORHOOD" 2005 GALA - APRIL 14, 2005 - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION - 6:00 PM FIRE DEPARTMENT APPRECIATION BANQUET -APRIL 14, 2005 - HOUSTON YACHT CLUB-6:30 PM SAN JACINTO DAY RE-ENACTMENT - SATURDAY, APRIL 23,2005,10:00 AM. - SAN JACINTO MONUMENT BATTLEGROUND SYLVAN BEACH DAY AND PARADE - APRIL 30,2005 -10:00 AM - PARADE BEGINS EARLY VOTING WILL BE HELD AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS BEGINNING APRIL 20 2005 AND ENDING ON MAY 3, 2005 FROM 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. AND ON SATURDAY APRIL 23, 2005 AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FROfvl 8:00 IUvl. TO 5:00 P.M. =:L.=:CTION DAY is SATURDAY fvlAY 7, 20D5 CITY OF LA PORTE EMPLOYEE PICNIC - MAY 14, 2005 - WAVE POOL MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY - MAY 30,2005 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Griffiths, Ebow, Engelken, and Porter 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) 551.087 - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) - MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MATTER 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTERS) - CITY MANAGER'S EVALUATION JUDGE MITRANO'S EVALUATION 17. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 18 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 attomey 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 ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARrS OFFICE AT 281..471- 5020 OR TDD UNE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. ~ed: J4Jd)/ Martha ~fRMC City Secretary Posted: