HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-08-06 Regular Meeting, Workshop Meeting and Public Hearing
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF HARRIS )(
CITY OF LA PORTE) (
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING, WORKSHOP MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF LA PORTE
CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD MAY 8, 2006 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. 2006-2881
Next Res. 2006-13
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION - MICHAEL DAVIS - FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS
PROCLAMATION - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK - Mayor Porter
5. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR DISCUSSION
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND
WORKSHOP MEETING HELD ON APRIL 24TH 2006 - M. Gillett
B. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR CONCRETE PAVING RAISING - S. Kelley
C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE TO VACATE, ABANDON, AND CLOSE THE ALLEY OF BLOCK
242, TOWN OF LA PORTE (Ord. 2881) W. Sabo
D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE TO VACATE, ABANDON, AND CLOSE THE SOUTH "R" STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY, TOWN OF LA PORTE (Ord. 2882) - W. Sabo
E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE TO VACATE, ABANDON, AND CLOSE THE PARK AVENUE
RIGHT-OF-WAY, TOWN OF LA PORTE (Ord. 2883) - W. Sabo
F. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR SEWER REHABILITATION TO HORSESHOE
CONSTRUCTION, FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION; APPROPRIATING $170,520.00 PLUS A
CONTINGENCY OF $3,473.00, TO FUND SAID CONTRACT (Ord. 2884) - S. Gillett
G. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ON TEXAS TAX REFORM (Res. 2006-13) - J. Joerns
6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS
COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES)
MICHAEL EVANS - "TRUTH PROGRAM"
7. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS AUTHORIZING DESIGNATION OF REINVESMENT ZONE "B" - PACKWELL,
INC. (Ord. 2885) - J. Joerns
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
REVIEW BY STAFF
PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DESIGNATION OF CITY OF LA PORTE REINVESTMENT ZONE "B" - 'PACKWELL, INC." - (Ord. 2885) - J.
Joerns
9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR A
PROPOSED MANUFACTURING AND PLASTICS PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY TO BE
LOCATED AT 10016 PORTER ROAD, LA PORTE, TEXAS, TO COMMENCE PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PACKWELL, INC. - J. Joerns
10. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS AMENDING CHAPTER 106 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING SECTION 106-268 "NON-CONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD' TO INCLUDE CHANGES IN
"TENANT AND/OR OCCUPANT' TO INITIATE A REVIEW OF NON-CONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD WITHIN
THE ZONING DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CITY STAFF (1501- A5) - W. Sabo
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
REVIEW BY STAFF
PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
11. CONSIDER OR APPROVAL 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, SECTION 106-268 "NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD" BY MODIFYING
SUBPARAGRAPH (A) TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN "TENANT AND/OR OCCUPANT' TO INITIATE A REVIEW
OF NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD WITHIN THE ZONING DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
BY CITY STAFF (Ord. 1501-A5) - W. Sabo
12. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS AMENDING CHAPTER 106 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
DELETING SECTION 106-741 (H), RELATED TO PARKING OF BOATS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, TO ALLOW BOATS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES TO BE PARKED IN
FRONT YARD SETBACKS - (Ord. 1501-B5) W. Sabo
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
REVIEW BY STAFF
PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
13. 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, DIVISION 2. "ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, USES AND
EQUIPMENT', SECTION 106-741, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", BE DELETING PARAGRAPH (H) PERTAINING
TO THE PARKING OF BOATS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE - (Ord. 1501-B5) W. Sabo
14. CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING - Mayor Porter
A. DISCUSS FINAL DRAFT OF 2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 5 - YEAR UPDATE - W. Sabo
B. SIX MONTH FINANCIAL UPDATE (INFORMATION USED FOR BUDGET FORECASTING) - M. Dolby
C. DISCUSS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS - Mayor Porter
D. RECEIVE REPORT REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 ORDINANCE 2003-2665,
WHICH WAIVED CONSTRUCTION FEES IMPOSED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON
IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CERTAIN NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS
AND/OR FOR CITY INITIATED PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME
FAMILIES, AND/OR PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION (2003-2665-A) - W. Sabo
15. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - Mayor Porter
16. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - J. Joerns
REPORT ON SYLVAN BEACH DAY - 50th ANNIVERSARY - APRIL 29,2006
EARLY VOTING MAY 1, THROUGH MAY 9, 2006
ELECTION DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2006
PLANT MANAGER'S APPRECIATION BREAKFAST, MAY 17TH, 7:30 A.M. - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION
CITY EMPLOYEE/FAMILY APPRECIATION PICNIC - SATURDAY, MAY 20TH, 2006
CITY OFFICES CLOSED, MONDAY, MAY 29TH, 2006 FOR OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Griffiths and Porter
18. 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)
A. 551.081 (PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION) MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY
MANAGER REGARDING CITY OF LA PORTE VS. 200 GARFIELD, LLC
19. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
20. 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 ACCOMMODA TlONS OR
INTERPRETIVE SERVICES A T MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE
CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE A T 281-471-5020 OR TOD LINE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORM A TION.
Approved: '/J1atii/J..fi4
Martha A. Gillett, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary