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Home My WebLink About02-26-07 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 FEBRUARY 26,2007 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. 2006-2972 Next Res. 2007-04 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - KAREN WILHELM - LIGHT OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS . PROCLAMATION - SENATE PROCLAMATION NO. 1258-2006 MUNICIPAL EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR PUBLIC WORKS - Mayor Porter . PRESENTATION - DISCUSSION OF THE DUPONT CHEMICAL RELEASE JANUARY 25, 2007 - J. Suggs, Ken Martin, and Bob McLaughlin 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 FEBRUARY 12, 2007- M. Gillett B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO TRIATHLON AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY - (Res. 2007-04) - R. Reff C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION FOR THE PURCHASE VARIOUS FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT ITEMS THROUGH TXMAS STATE CONTRACT FOR THE NEW POLICE FACILITY - R. Reff D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE 06 GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $257,731.99 TO MOTOROLA FOR UPGRADING AND EXPANDING DISPATCH CONSOLE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT - R. Reff E. 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 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (Ord. 2968) - 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. RECEIVE REPORT ON 2006 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT - M. Dolby 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE OMNIBUS FOR THE 80TH STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFINING THE POSITION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE - (Res. 2007-05)- J. Joerns 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS - (Res. 2007-06) - D. Dye 10. RECEIVE REPORT ON ELECTION ADMINISTRATION - M. Gillett 11. 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 - Tabled at the February 12,2007 Council Meeting 12. REVIEW DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND OFFERS FOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM REGARDING SELECTION OF CITY MANAGER AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - S. Kelley 13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING MARCH CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES - Mayor Porter 14. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS A. DISCUSS LA PORTE PLAZA TRUCK STOP AT 9119 S.H. 225 AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - W. Saba B. DISCUSS CREATION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - R. Reft 15. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RE-CONVENE REGULAR MEETING - Mayor Porter 16. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - J. Joerns RECORDS MANAGEMENT DAY NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES - MARCH 10-14,2007 - WASHINGTON, D.C. LOCAL INDUSTRY MEETING - MARCH 6, 2007 9:00 AM- CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS LA PORTE "NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER" 2007 GALA - APRIL 12, 2007 - 6:30 PM - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION 2007 SAN JACINTO DAY FESTIVAL AND BATTLE REENACTMENT - APRIL 21,2007 BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO TRIATHLON - APRIL 22, 2007 - 7:00 AM 17. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Ebow, Engelken, and Porter 18, 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 - 551-072 (PROPERTY SALE OR EXCHANGE) and SECTION 551.071(2) (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER, MUNICIPAL CONSULTANT/ADVISOR AND CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS UNDER LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP B. SECTION - 551.087 - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER, REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (PROJECT CORVETTE) 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 TIONS A VAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODA TlONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281-471-5020 OR TDD LINE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORM A TION. Approved: Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary