HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council LOUIS R.RIGBY CHUCK ENGELKEN
6 Mayor O( A Councilmember District 2
JOHN ZEMANEK BILL BENTLEY
Councilmember At Large A - 9 Councilmember District 3
STEVEGILLETT r \_ KRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmember At Large B \� Councilmember District 4
DANNY EARP . i JAY MARTIN
Councilmember District 1 Z tCouncilmember District 5
� NANCY OJEDA
Mayor Pro-Tern
Councilmember District 6
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held March 11, 2019,
beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas,
for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION—The invocation will be given by Councilmember Nancy Ojeda.
PLEDGES —Will be led by Councilmember Steve Gillett.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and
indivisible.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Limited to five minutes per person.
4. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance
Inith staff recommendations provided. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and added to the
Statutory Agenda for full discussion upon request by a member of the Council present at this meeting.
(a) Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 25, 2019. [Lee Woodward,
City Secretary]
(b) Adopt Ordinance 2019-3735, for the purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing a portion of
two separate alleys located in Block 715, Town of La Porte. [Ian Clowes, City Planner]
(c) Receive the 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial (CAFR) Report. [Michael Dolby, Finance
Director]
(d) Award Bid #19009 for replacement of a Ground Storage Tank at Collegeview Water Plant.
[Don Pennell, Public Works Director]
(e) Authorize the La Porte Area Water Authority Manager to negotiate a contract between the La
Porte Area Water Authority and the City of Shoreacres for the design and construction of an
additional La Porte Area Water Authority waterline and metering station. [Don Pennell, Public
Works Director]
5. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
(a) Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to the vacant position on the Chapter
172 Employee, Retiree Insurance & Benefits Board. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
(b) Discussion and possible action regarding update of the La Porte Parks, Recreation, and Open
Space Master Plan. [Roz Epting, Parks and Recreation Director]
(c) Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year lease
agreement with the Fairmont Park West Homeowners Association for the use of Fairmont
West Park and swimming pool. [Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager]
6. REPORTS
(a) Receive a report on the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting. [Councilmember Engelken]
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 21, 2019
• Council Budget Retreat, Saturday, March 23, 2019
• City Council Meeting, Monday, March 25, 2019
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, March 28, 2019
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concering matters appearing on the agenda; items
of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specfic factual information or exisiting policy
from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need
arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government
Code, in accordance with the authority contained in:
Texas Government Code - Section 551.072- Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or
value of Real Property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss value of real property in
industrial districts, concerning negotiations with industry representatives for terms of new Industrial
District Agreements.
10. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
11. ADJOURNMENT
If,during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice,City Council determines that a Closed or
Executive Session of the Council is required,then such dosed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Section 551.071 - consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase,
exchange,lease or value of real property;Section 551.073-deliberation regarding a prospective gift;Section 551.074-personnel
matters regarding the appointment,employment,evaluation,reassignment,duties,discipline,or dismissal of a public officer or
employee;Section 551.076-implementation of security personnel or devices;Section 551.087-deliberation regarding economic
development negotiation; Section 551.089-deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as
authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas
Government Code as set out above,the City Council will reconvene in open Session in order to take action,if necessary,on the
items addressed during Executive Session.
In compliance with the Americans with Mobilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for
persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Please contact Lee Vbodward,City Secretary,at 281-470-5019.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the Nhrch 11, 2019, Oty Council agenda was posted on the Oty I-eII bulletin
board,a place ccrivenient and readily ac sible to the general public at all times,and to the Oty's website,www.LaFbrteTXgov,in conpliance
with Chapter 551,Texas Governrer f Cod
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