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Home My WebLink About09-24-07 Regular Meeting, Workshop Meeting and Public Hearing STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING, WORKSHOP MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 24,2007 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. 3029 Next Res. 2007-16 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - B. L. WORSHAM SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS A. PRESENTATION - 2006 CITY OF LA PORTE - PUBLIC DRINKING WATER RECOGNITION AWARD- Mayor Porter B. PRESENTATION - CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2006 TEXAS HONOR RIDE - Mayor Porter 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 AND THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007- M. Gillett B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION TO FORMALLY RATIFY 1) PREVIOUS ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO FORM A DRAINAGE AND FLOODING COMMITTEE AND 2) THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE DRAINAGE AND FLOODING COMMITTEE AS DECIDED BY THE DRAINAGE AND FLOODING COMMITTEE DURING THE PREVIOUS WEEK- C. Askins C. CONSIDER AWARDING BID # 07027 - POLICE UNIFORMS AND BODY ARMOR - S. Kelley D. CONSIDER AWARDING RFP #07513 FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - S. Kelley E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING PHASE 2 FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER INDEPENDENT IT OPERATING SYSTEM. PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES UNDER A CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT ON FILE WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) - J. Suggs F. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE COMPACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR USE OF LAND OWNED BY PPG INDUSTRIES INC. DURING A DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY (Ord. 3029) - J. Suggs G. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND DR. OSCAR SOUL TINGHOUSE, M.D. TO SERVE AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE (Ord. 3030) - R. Nolen H. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION OF AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF NORTH 14TH STREET IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - (Ord. 3031) - W. Saba I. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT FOR THE SPEED STEP GRANT - (Res. 2007-16) - R. Reff J. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGET- (Ord. 2918-H) - M. Dolby K. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES UNDER A CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT ON FILE WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES - Judge Mitrano L. CONSIDER AWARDING RFP# 07511 FOR GROUP VOLUNTARY DENTAL AND VISION COVERAGE SERVICES TO EMPLOYEES - R. Swanagan 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 FROM DUPONT REGARDING RECENT INCIDENTS - J. Suggs 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE HARRIS COUNTY CERTIFIED TAX APPRAISAL ROLL (Res. 2007-14) - M. Dolby-Item tabled at the August 27, 2007 Council Meeting 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE TAX RATE FOR THE 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR AT $.71 CENTS PER HUNDRED DOLLAR VALUATION - (Ord. 3025) - M. Dolby -Item tabled at the August 27, 2007 Council Meeting 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE - (Ord. 2782-S)- Mayor Porter 11. CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING A. REVIEW AND PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION IN REVIEW AND POSSIBLE MODIFICATION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING TOBACCO USE AT YOUTH SPORTS FIELDS - S. Barr 12. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RE-CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50 "PARKS AND RECREATION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS BY ADDING NEW SECTION 50-4, "USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON ATHLETIC PLAY FIELDS AND RECREATIONAL VENUES", AND PROHIBITING THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON CITY-OWNED ATHLETIC PLAY FIELDS OR RECREATIONAL VENUES, INCLUDING ADJACENT SPECTATOR AREAS, WHILE BEING USED FOR ORGANIZED YOUTH ATHLETIC EVENTS OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES- (Ord. 3032) - S. Barr 14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - J. Joerns SALUTE TO INDUSTRY (SULZER HICKHAM) GOLF TOURNAMENT - OCTOBER 3,2007 - BAY FOREST GOLF COURSE SALUTE TO INDUSTRY DINNER (SULZER HICKHAM) - OCTOBER 4,2007 - SYLVAN BEACH PAVILlON- 6:30 P.M. EMS AND FIRE STATION NO.3 RIBBON CUTTING - OCTOBER 8, 2007 - 4:00 P.M. KANEKA TEXAS CORPORATION GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY - OCTOBER 10, 2007 - P.M. - 6161 UNDERWOOD ROAD (PASADENA) - 11 :00 AM - 1 :00 TML CONFERENCE - NOVEMBER 9-13, 2007 - DALLAS TEXAS COFFEE SYMPOSIUM - NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - HILTON AMERICAS - 1600 LAMAR HOUSTON, TX. 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Ebow, Malone, Engelken Mosteit, and Porter 16. 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 - 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTER) B. SECTION - 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTER) EVALUATION OF CITY SECRETARY EVALUATION OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER C. SECTION - 551-071 (CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS IDA NEGOTIATIONS 17. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FINAL DRAFT OF AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT FOR A 12 YEAR TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2008 - Mayor Porter 19. 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 A T MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE A T 281-471-5020 OR TDD LINE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORM A TION. ^A1fJ~~~ Sha~o~ Harris, TRMC Assistant City Secretary