HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-06 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 OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD
MAY 22 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. 2006-2886
Next Res. 2006-14
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION - ERIC PITRE - ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS
NONE
5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 13, 2006 (Ord. 2886) - C. Askins
6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE ELECTION HELD ON MAY 13, 2006 (Ord. 2887) - C. Askins
7. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO NEWLY
ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS - Judge Mitrano
8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE
CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRO-TEM OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR THE TERM EXPIRING
MAY 31, 2007 - (Ord. 2888) - Mayor Porter
9. 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 MAY 8,2006 - S. Harris
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND
CONFIRMING THE CITY ATTORNEY'S SELECTION OF AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY - (Ord.
2889) - K. Askins
10. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS
COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES)
BARBARA NORWINE - HEAVY TRASH, CITY ORDINANCES, LITTLE LEAGUE BALL PARK, ANGLE
PARKING, AND TRUCKS AT BARBOURS CUT
11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2003-2665
REGARDING WAIVER OF CONSTRUCTION FEES IMPOSED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON
IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY, BY INCLUDING WAIVER OF ADDITIONAL PERMIT, INSPECTION,
AND PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES BY CERTAIN NON-
PROFIT CORPORATIONS AND/OR CITY OF LA PORTE OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY INITIATED
PROGRAMS - (Ord. 2003-2665-A) - W. Saba
12. CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING - Mayor Porter
A. DISCUSS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS - Mayor Porter
B. REVIEW A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REINVESTMENT
ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS AND LA PORTE REDEVELOPEMENT
AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SOUTHEAST SANITARY SEWER TRUNK MAIN AND LIFT STATION FACILITIES - J. Joerns
C. REVIEW A PROPOSED UTILITY EXTENSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS AND LA PORTE
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AND 65 LA PORTE, LTD., A
TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP - J. Joerns
D. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON FOREIGN TRADE ZONE - J. JoernslTrey Boring
13. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - Mayor Porter
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - J. Joerns
COMMISSIONER SYLVIA GARCIA TOWN HALL MEETING - TUESDAY, MAY 23,2006 - 6:00 P.M. EAST
HARRIS COUNTY ACTIVITY CENTER
CITY OFFICES CLOSED, MONDAY, MAY 29,2006 FOR OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
ANNUAL JUNETEENTH PARADE AND CELEBRATION - SATURDAY, JUNE 17,2006 -10:00 A.M. N. 8TH AND
MAIN STREET
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)
A. 551.071 (PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION) DISCUSS CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUE
WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER
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 nONS A VAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODA nONS OR
INTERPRETIVE SERVICES A T MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE
CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281-471-5020 OR TOD LINE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORM A TION.
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Sharon Harris, TRMC,
Assistant City Secretary