HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-06 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 MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO
BE HELD JULY 24,2006 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.2006-2916
Next Res. 2006-17
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION REV. ROBERT HEATH -LA PORTE COMMUNITY CHURCH
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS
A.
PRESENTATION - CO-EMPLOYEES OF THE QUARTER - Mayor Pro-Tern Moser
ROBERT BANKS (PUBLIC WORKS)
MASOOD MALIK (PLANNING)
B.
PROCLAMATION - JAKE EVANS DAY - Mayor Pro-Tern Moser
PROCLAMATION - 114lh BIRTHDAY CITY OF LA PORTE - Mayor Pro-Tern Moser
C.
5. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR DISCUSSION
A. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP MEETING
HELD ON MAY 22,2006 AND THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF LA PORTE CITY
COUNCIL HELD ON JULY 10, 2006 - M. GILLETT
B. RATIFY THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF KONTROL 4-4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,250.00 - S. Gillett
6. PETITIONS. REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS
COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES)
7. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A DATE TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY OF LA PORTE 2006-
2007 BUDGET - C. Pearson
8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE TEXAS TO PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT STARS AS SPONSORED BY THE ECONOMIC
ALLIANCE HOUSTON PORT REGION BY ENDORSING CONCEPTUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL CORRIDOR STANDARDS, TO PARTICIPATE
IN A GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE TO BE KNOWN AS THE PROJECT STARS TECHNICAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE, AND TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SAID COMMITTEE - (Res. 2006-17) - M. Gillett
9. DISCUSS ANY UPDATES ON BARBOUR'S CUTITRANSPORTATION ISSUES - D. Feazelle
10. RECEIVE REPORT FROM FISCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - Council members Engelken, Moser. and Rigby
11. RECEIVE REPORT FROM LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD - Councilmembers Engelken,
Moser, and Clausen
12. CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING - Mayor Pro-Tern Moser
A. REVIEW FINDINGS OF DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD AND AUTHORIZE AN
AUGUST 28,2006 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE CONDEMNATION AND
ORDERING DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES (GROUP TWO) - D. Wilmore
B. DISCUSS POLICE MEET & CONFER ISSUE AND REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE -
President LPPOA, Matt Novosad/R. Reff
C. CONSIDER PARTNERING WITH CONGRESS ON BUFFALO BAYOU NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA-
D. Feazelle
D. DISCUSS STREET MAINTENANCE SALES TAX- M. Dolby/S. Gillett
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle
WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARD LUNCHEON - JULY 27,2006 - HILTON HOUSTON HOBBY AIRPORT -
11 :30 AM - 1 :00 PM
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - AUGUST 1, 2006
BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS - AUGUST 9,2006 - 7:00 AM - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION
BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETINGS AUGUST 14 -18,2006 - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Moser, Beasley, Griffiths, Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, and Porter
15. 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 OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION) -MEET WITH CITY SECRETARY, CITY MANAGER
AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL COMPLAINT
551-072 - (LAND MATTER) - DISCUSS LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
16. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
17. 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
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 AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODA TIONS OR
INTERPRETIVE SERVICES A T MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE
C9'fTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281-471-5020 OR TOD LINE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORM A TlON.
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Approved: ~ 71..t4.c, '-fV
Martha A. Gillett, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary