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Home My WebLink About01-08-07 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD JANUARY 8,2007 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. 2006-2964 Next Res. 2007-01 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - REVEREND WAYNE D. SPEARS - FAIRMONT PARK BAPTIST CHURCH 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS A. PRESENTATION FROM LARRY BURNSiDE - TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE - R. Swanagan B. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE FOR COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) - M. Dolby/Mayor Porter 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 HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 2006- M. Gillett B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION TO AWARD BID #07007 FOR GOLF COURSE SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT - S. Gillett/S. Kelley C CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION TO AWARD BID # 07006 FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT TYPE D - S. Kelley D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION TO AWARD BID #07010 FOR STREET MATERIALS - S. Kelley E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 - (Ord. 2836-F) - M. Dolby F. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES "BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS" BY ADDING NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL DEVICES - (Ord. 96-2079-J) - D. Wilmore G. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CONVEYANCES OF EASEMENTS FROM 65 LA PORTE LTO AND BAYFOREST RANCH LTD.; AND APPROVING ABANDONMENT OF WATER AND SEWER EASEMENTS TO 65 LA PORTE L TO. AND BAYFOREST RANCH L TO. - (Ord. 2964) - W. Saba H. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT OF LEASE FOR FIXED BASE OPERATIONS AT THE CITY OF LA PORTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND D.E. AVIATION, INC. (Ord. 2965) - 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) MATT NOVOSAD - EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STEVE DEARDORFF - POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPENSATION 7. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REZONE REQUEST #R06-004, FOR 19.6505 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE RICHARD PEARSAL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 625, LA PORTE OUTLOTS, REZONED FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) AND LARGE LOT (LL) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) (1501-N5/R06-004)- W. Sabo OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE CHAPTER 106, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AS REQUESTED FOR 19.6505 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE RICHARD PEARSAL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 625 AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ALL OF LOTS 56,57,58,63,64 AND 65 AND APPROVING REZONE REQUEST R06-004 (Ord. 1501-N5/R06-004) - W. Sabo 9. A. CONSIDER MOTION TO RECONSIDER OR MOTION TO RESCIND CITY COUNCIL VOTE ON DECEMBER 11, 2006 TO DENY AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 106 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AS REQUESTED FOR TRS 692C, 693B, 706, AND 707 LA PORTE OUTLOTS, LOCATED ALONG CANADA ROAD NORTH OF FAIRMONT PARKWAY - W. Sabo B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AS REQUESTED FOR TRS 692C, 693B, 706, AND 707 LA PORTE OUTLOTS, LOCATED ALONG CANADA ROAD NORTH OF FAIRMONT PARKWAY - (Ord. 1501-L5/R06-003) - W. Sabo 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR PROPOSED BOND REFERENDUM - This item was postponed from the November 6, 2006 and December 11,2006 Meetings - ( Ord. 2957) J. Joerns 11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND PROVIDING FOR CITY APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CHAIRPERSON COMMISSIONS - (Ord. 2782-P) - Mayor Porter 12. DISCUSSION REGARDING FUNDS SET ASIDE IN THE FY 06-07 BUDGET FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - J. Joerns 13. RECEIVE REPORT FROM 4B DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERS - Clausen, Moser and Engelken 14. CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING - Mayor Porter 15. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS A. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO STAFF REGARDING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES USED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS OUTLINED IN CURRENT CITY ORDINANCES; CHAPTER 106 (ZONING) AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE ANY PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO BE HEARD BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - W. Saba B. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 78 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING REGULATION OF TOW TRUCKS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE REGARDING THE BASE FEE FOR A NORMAL, NON-CONSENT TOW IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE - W. Saba C. DISCUSS JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND PROVIDE CITY ATTORNEY WITH DIRECTION - C. Askins D. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF ON RELEASE/SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - W. Saba E. DISCUSS POTENTIAL BOND PROJECTS FOR MAY 12, 2007 BOND REFERENDUM ELECTION - J. Joerns 16. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RE-CONVENE REGULAR MEETING - Mayor Porter 17. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS-J. Joerns PORT CROSSING GROUNDBREAKING JANUARY 23,2007 AT 11:00 A.M. 18. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Griffiths, Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley and Porter 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551, SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND SECTIONS 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) B. SECTION 551-072 - (PROPERTY SALE OR EXCHANGE) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (PROJECT AUSTIN POWERS) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER REGARDING CITY/COUNTY HOTEL PROJECT A. SECTION - 551-087 - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) C. SECTION - 551-072 (PROPERTY SALE OR EXCHANGE) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND MAIN STREET COORDINATOR REGARDING A PROJECT FOR PROPERTY SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT D. SECTION - 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MAHER) MEET TO DISCUSS INTERVIEW OF CITY MANAGER CANDIDATE AND RECRUITING PROCESS FOR POSITION OF CITY MANAGER E. SECTION - 551.072 - (PROPERTY LEASE) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER, AND CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING A PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TOM FLANAGAN SHIPPING LEASE 20. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 21. 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 AT 281-471-5020 OR TOD LINE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMA TlON. Approved: L()?tltlA:L~/ti~/ Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary