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Home My WebLink About11-14-05 Regular Meeting 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 AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 14, 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. 2005-2852 Next Res. 2005-23 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - REV. DAN CHAPPELL - FAIRMONT PARK BAPTIST CHURCH 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS PRESENTATION - RECOGNITION OF SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 897 TO KERRON CLEMENTS- Councilmembers Ebow and Beasley 5. CONSENT AGENDA-ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR DISCUSSION A. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 2005 - M. Gillett B. CONSIDER AWARDING BID TO ERF WIRELESS TO FURNISH AND INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS AT WATER PLANT SITES - S. Gillett C. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR STREET MATERIALS - S. Kelley D. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT TYPE - D - S. Kelley E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT AND WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MATHESON TRI-GAS INC; FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2001, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 - (2000-IDA-71) (Ord. 2852/0rd. 2853) - W. Sabo F. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE ASSOCIATION OF BAYPORT COMPANIES, INC. FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - (Ord. 2854) - R. Nolen G. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE EMS DIVISION - (Ord. 2855) - R. Nolen H. RATIFY RECEIPT OF AND AMENDMENT OF GRANT FUNDS FROM CDBG THROUGH HARRIS COUNTY FOR NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD NORTH SECOND STREET PROJECT - W. Sabo 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. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION NOMINATING BILL HARRY TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - (Res. 2005-23) - Mayor Porter 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 70-1 "DEFINITIONS"; ARTICLE III, SECTION 70-75 :RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS ON LOCATION AND USE OF MOTOR -ASSISTED SCOOTERS;, AND SECTION 70-76 "PENALTIES"; RELATING TO THE USE AND OPERATION OF MOTOR ASSISTED SCOOTERS ON CERTAIN PATHS, TRAILS, SIDEWALKS, ALLEYS, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS; PROHIBITING THEIR USE DURING NIGHTTIME HOURS; REQUIRING THE OPERATOR OF A MOTOR ASSISTED SCOOTER BE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; REQUIRING THAT INDIVIDUALS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE WEAR A PROTECTIVE HELMET WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR ASSISTED SCOOTER (Ord. 2005-2802-A) - R. Reff 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND HALE-MILLS CONSTRUCTION, LTD., FOR THE DESIGN-BUILD OF THE LA PORTE POLICE FACILITY; APPROPRIATING FUNDS PLUS A CONTINGENCY FUND - (Ord. 2856) - S. Gillett 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING PROCEEDS (Res. 2005-24) - C. Alexander 11. CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF NOVEMBER 28, 2005 AND DECEMBER 26, 2005 REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - Mayor Porter 12. CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING - Mayor Porter A. DISCUSS CITY NETWORK FIBER CONNECTIONS - A. Owens B. DISCUSS EMPLOYEE AND RETIREE HEALTH CARE PLAN - R. Swanagan 13. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING -Mayor Porter 14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle CHAMBER LUNCHEON - NOVEMBER 16, 2005 - HOUSTON YACHT CLUB- 11 :45 AM LA PORE POLICE ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT - NOVEMBER 17, 2005 - BAY FOREST - 7:00 AM THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVED - NOVEMBER 24-25,2005 CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET - DECEMBER 1ST 5:30 P.M. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE - CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 6-10, 2005 EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY PARTY - DECEMBER 9TH AT 6:00 P.M. - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DINNER FOR RELIEF EFFORTS OF HURRICANES RITA AND KATRINA- SPONSORED BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER - DECEMBER 12, 2005 - SENIOR CENTER - 5:30 PM DECEMBER 12TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BEGIN AT 7:00 P.M. 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Griffiths, Ebow, 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) 551.071 - (PENDING/CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION) - DISCUSS PENDING/POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER WASTEWATER ISSUE - EPA PERMITTING AND ENGINEERING REPORT - S. Gillett PLANNING ISSUE - GARFIELD APARTMENTS - W. Saba ZONING - ENFORCEMENT ISSUES - W. Saba POLICE/RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUE - LAW ENFORCEMENT LIABILITY CLAIM - R. Reff/R. Swanagan 551.072 - (LAND ACQUISITION) - MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER FOR THE PURPOSE OF DELIBERATING THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY REGARDING A DRAINAGE PROJECT - COLVIN TRUST - W. Sabo 551.087 - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) - MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROJECT ISP 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 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. 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 A VAILABLE. 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 LINE 281471.5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. ~ve~tL- /J~ Mart:11~ Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary