HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-07 Regualr Meeting, Public Hearing 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, PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE
CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 12, 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. 2006-2968
Next Res. 2007-03
1. CALL TO ORDER
2, INVOCATION - REVEREND DAN CHAPPELL - FAIRMONT PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
3, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS
A. PRESENTATION - RECOGNITION OF EMS DEPARTMENT FOR HIGHEST ATTENDANCE OF
MONTHLY (SEPT-DEC 2006) SAFETY MEETINGS - R. Swanagan
B. PRESENTATION - EMPLOYEE OF THE 4TH QUARTER - REAGAN MC PHAIL - R. Swanagan
C. PRESENTATION - EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (2006) - JESUS ALFARO - R. Swanagan
D. PRESENTATION - APPRECIATION PLAQUE TO COUNCILMAN GRIFFITHS - 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 JANUARY 22,2007- M. Gillett
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS
COUNTY COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $196,950.00 FOR EXTENDING AND PAVING NORTH 7 TH STREET
FROM WEST MADISON STREET TO THE UNIMPROVED NORTH "E" STREET RIGHT OF WAY,
THEN PLACING PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RECENTLY EXTENDED NORTH 2 ND
STREET - W. Saba
C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 BUDGET TO INCREASE THE GRANT FUND BY $51,950.00 ($6,950.00 FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AWARD AND $45,000.00 FOR THE FUNDS
FROM BAYOU COUNTRY HOUSING TRUST FUND,)- (2918-D) - M, Dolby
D CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH TEAMWORK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,726,20 AND ESTABLISH A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY OF $6,273.80
- W. Saba
E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION TO AWARD BID FOR WATER TANK REPLACEMENT
PROJECT AT WATER PLANT # 3 TO GULF STATES PROTECTIVE COATING, INC, - S. Gillett
F. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
2, "ADMINISTRATION" ARTICLE II, "FINANCE ", DIVISION 2," PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS",
SUBDIVISION II, "PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS" BY AMENDING SECTION 2-106 AND 2-108 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (Ord. 2968) - S. Gillett
G, CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION FOR UTILIZATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
AND EXPENDITURE OF COMPUTER FUNDS THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS - A. Owens/S,
Kelley
H. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
38 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY AMENDING CHAPTER
38 "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION", ARTICLE III "STANDARDS", BY DIVISION I
"GENERALLY", SECTION 38-101 "FIRE CODE ADOPTED" BY ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, TOGETHER WITH ALL LOCAL AMENDMENTS - (Ord.
1388-D) - C. Meekins/C. Dunham
6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS
COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES)
FLANAGAN - JAMES FLANAGAN SHIPPING - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE PLANS AND OPERATION IN
THE BARBOURS CUT AREA
DEBBIE PERES - PROJECT GRADUATION
BARBARA NORWINE - HOTEL PROJECT
7. PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION OF THE LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #SCU 07-001 FOR FUTURE FARMERS
OF AMERICA (FFA) AND 4-H PROJECTS FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT 11006 NORTH AVENUE P - (Ord.
1501-N5/#SCU07-001) - W. Saba
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, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #
SCU07-001 FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: 1.93 ACRE TRACT
OF LAND BEING TR394A, LA PORTE OUTLOTS, ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, LA PORTE
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FFA AND 4-H PROJECTS IN A LARGE LOT DISTRICT (LL)
ZONE - (Ord. 1501-N5/# SCU07-001) - W. Saba
9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE - (Ord. 2782-Q)-
Mayor Porter
10. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. DISCUSS GOLF COURSE RATE ORDINANCE AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - A.
Osmond
B. RECEIVE REPORT ON MAIN STREET - D. Dye
C. DISCUSS PROPOSED RESOLUTION REGARDING COUNCIL POSITION ON LEGISLATIVE
MATTERS - J. Joerns
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - J. Joerns
11. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RE-CONVENE REGULAR MEETING - Mayor Porter
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD BREAKFAST - FEBRUARY 13, 2007 - 8:00 AM - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION
RECORDS MANAGEMENT DAY - FEBRUARY 19, 2007
CITY OF LA PORTE CHILI COOK-OFF- FEBRUARY 16, 2007 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - EVELYN KENNEDY
CENTER
HERITAGE SOCIETY MEETING (PRESENTATION BY ED MATUSZAK ON BATTLESHIP TEXAS) - FEBRUARY
22, 2007 - 6:30 PM - THE DEPOT
SYLVIA GARCIA "SWING THING" - FEBRUARY 26,20077:30 AM AND 2:00 P.M. SHOT GUN START - TIMBER
CREEK GOLF CLUB
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Griffiths Ebow, and Porter
14, 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)
A. SECTION - 551.087 - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
B. SECTION - 551-072 (PROPERTY SALE OR EXCHANGE)
C. SECTION - 551-072 (PROPERTY SALE OR EXCHANGE)
MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER,
ASSISTANT AND CITY ATTORNEY TO
DISCUSS IDA NEGOTIATIONS
MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER,
CITY ATTORNEY, CITY CONSUL TANT/
ADVISOR AND MAIN STREET
COORDINATOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DELIBERATING THE PURCHASE,
EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL
PROPERTY FOR MAIN STREET
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT
LYNCH
MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER,
CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADVISOR AND
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DELIBERATING
THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR
PROJECT BONANZA
D. SECTION -551-071 - (POTENTIAL OR PENDING LITIGATION) MEET WITH CITY
CONSULTANT/ADVISOR, INTERIM
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO
DISCUSS FLANAGAN SHIPPING LEASE
E. SECTION - 551.071 - (POTENTIAL OR PENDING LITIGATION) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER
AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS CITY
CONTRACT WITH HUMANA CO.
F, SECTION - 551.071 (POTENTIAL OR PENDING LITIGATION) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER
AND CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING
FRONTIER LOGISTICS IN BLOCKS 349,
351, AND 352
G. SECTION - 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTER) MEET TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE
PERSONNEL ACTION REGARDING
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
15. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO
REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING PROCEEDS FOR MAIN STREET BUILDING
PROJECT - (Res. 2007-03) - M. Dolby
17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COMMERCIAL
CONTRACT IMPROVED PROPERTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF LA
PORTE, SELLER, AND THE CITY OF LA PORTE, AS PURCHASER, ON THE OFFICE BUILDING AND RETAIL
BUILDING LOCATED AT 908 AND 912 WEST MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS (Ord. 2969) - D. Feazelle/D. Dye
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, AS LANDLORD, AND ECONOMIC ALLIANCE HOUSTON
PORT REGION, AS TENANT, ON THE PREMISES KNOWN AS 908 WEST MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - (Ord. 2970) - D. Feazelle/D. Dye
19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND
CLOSING THE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 349,351, AND 352 AND PORTIONS OF THE NORTH 1ST STREET NORTH
"G" STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, TOWN OF LA PORTE - (2971) - W. Sabo
20, CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION OF
CITY MANAGER AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF AND CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING APPOINTMENT
OF CITY MANAGER- Mayor Porter
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
by law,
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 TIONS 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 INFORM A TION.
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City Secretary