HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council LOUIS R.RIGBY CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor Councilmember District2
` JOHN ZEM ANEK a S AO BILL BENTLEY
Councilmen bar At Large A 9 Councilmember District 3
STEVE GILLETT /y. 4 KRISTJN MARTIN
Councilmember AS Large B tl �/ Councilmember District4
OANNV EARP 1 JAY MARTIN
Councilmen ber District1 �� � Councilmember OistrictS
NANCY OIEOA
Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilmember District 6
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENCPA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held March 25, 2019,
beginning at 6=00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas,
for the purpose of considering the following agenda items_All agenda items are subject to action_
1_ CALL TO ORcoER
2_ INVOCATION The invocation will be given by Councilmember Jay Martin.
PLEDGES Will be led by Councilmember John ZemaneK_
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. 1 pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and
indivisible_
3_ PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS,AMC" RECOGNITIONS
(a) Proclamation- La Porte Special Olympics Shrimp Boil Day. [Mayor Rigby]
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
5_ CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance
viith staff recommendations provided Ars item may be removed from the consent agenda and added to the
Statutory Agenda for fid/discuss/on upon request by a member of the Council present at this meeting.)
(a) Approve minutes of the City Council meeting held on March 11, 2019_ [Lee Woodward, City
Secretary]
(b) Approve an Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and the City of La Porte for local bus
transit services for a twelve- (12-) month term. [Jason Wee Ks, Assistant City Manager]
6_ PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION MIO POSSIBLE ACTION
(a) Receive presentation concerning the City of La orte's code enforcement process. [Teresa
Evans, Director of Planning]
7_ REPORTS
(a) Receive el report on the La Porte evelopm ent Corporation Board meeting. [Councilmember
Nancy Ojeda]
13_ ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Orainage and Flooding Committee Meeting, Monday, April 8, 2019
▪ City Council Meeting, Monday, April 8, 2019
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 18, 2019
▪ City Council Meeting, Monday, April 22, 2019
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, April 25, 2019
9_ COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda,- items
of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy
from the Mayor, Councilmen bers, and City staff, for Inhich no forma/ action will be discussed or
taken.
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10. 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 551.071(1)(A) - Pending or Contemplated Litigation: Meet
with the City Attorney and City Manager to discuss Tradebe Environmental Services, LLC vs. City of
La Porte.
Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange,
lease or value of Real Property. Meet with the 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.
11. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
12. 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 Bcecutive Session.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact
the City Secretary's office(281-470-5019),two working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the lvbrch 25, 2019, City Council agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin
board,a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all tines, and to the City's website,www.Lalorte1Xgov, in compliance
with Chapter 551,Texas Government Code. \
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