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Home My WebLink About04-23-07 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 APRIL 23, 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. 2983 Next Res. 2007-07 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - REV. MICHAEL DAVIS - FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENTAiTONS/PROCLAMA TIONS A. PROCLAMATION - RED SUSPENDERS SHRIMP BOIL WEEK - Mayor Porter B. PROCLAMATION - MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK - Mayor Porter 5. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR DISCUSSION A. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED JOINT MEETING OF THE LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 26, 2007 - M. Gillett B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN GRANT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR "CLICK IT OR TICKET" CAMPAIGN - (Res. 2007-07) - R. Reff C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT FOR FURTHER FUNDING FOR THE VICITMS ASSISTANCE LIAISON POSITON - (Res. 2007-08) - R. Reff 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES) RAY M. WALL - TAX ISSUES FOR 2006 7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR THE ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING TO SUCH CERTIFICATES - (Res. 2007-09) - M. Dolby CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND BAYWAY HOMES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOME AT 210 N. 6TH STREET, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOTS 9-11 OF BLOCK 66, LA PORTE, TX 77571, AS PART OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT- (Ord. 2983) - W. Saba 8. 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRCT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND BAYWAY HOMES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOME AT 224 N. 6TH STREET, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOTS 3-4 OF BLOCK 66, LA PORTE TX 77571, AS PART OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING $98,000.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT - (Ord. 2984) - W. Sabo 10. CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING DISCUSS STREET MAINTAINTENCE - S. Gillett 11. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - J. Joerns NORMAN MALONE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITING EDUCATION FOUNDATION - APRIL 25, 2007- 8:00 AM & 1 :00 PM SHOTGUN BA YFOREST GOLF COURSE SYLVAN BEACH DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL - APRIL 28, 2007 MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST - MAY 3,2007 - 8:00 AM - LA PORTE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - MAY 3, 2007 -12:00 PM - LA PORTE CITY HALL BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (COMMISSIONER GARCIA PRESENT "PROJECT STARS") - MAY 3, 2007 - 11 :30 AM - 1 :00 PM - BAY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB CITY OF LA PORTE, LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT JOINT ELECTION - MAY 12, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 21,20076:00 PM CITY OFFICES CLOSED, MONDAY, MAY 28,2007 FOR OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, 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 551.072 (DELIBERATIONS ABOUT REAL PROPERTY) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION, AND CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DELIBERATING THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTIES B. SECTION - 551.087 - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS TO DISCUSS PROJECT CORVETTE C. SECTION - 551-087 - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER, CITY CONSULTANT/ADVISOR AND CITY ATTORNEY, REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS TO DISCUSS PROJECT AUSTIN POWERS D. SECTION - 551.087 - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS IDA NEGOTIATIONS E. SECTION - 551.071(A) - (PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS CASE OF CITY OF LA PORTE VS. 200 GARFIELD, LLC. 14. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 15. 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 TIONS 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 TION. .yjJ~d~~ 1K.JI( "':i:rt~a Gillett, TRMC, CMC I ~ City Secretary