HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.12-13.19 Regular Meeting of the La Port City Council (2018-2019 FY) 0
LOUIS R.RIGBY CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor f Councilmember District 2
BRANDON LUNSFORD BILL BENTLEY
Councilmember At Large A /." Mayor Pro-Tern
STEVE GILLETT m Councilmember District 3
Councilmember At Large B V / THOMASGARZA
DANNY EARP � ,x,112;), Councilmember District 4
Councilmember District 1 , ,1 JAY MARTIN
Councilmember District 5
NANCY OJEDA
Councilmember District 6
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held August 12, 2019 ,
beginning at 6:00 PM and reconvening at 6:00 PM on August 13-15, 2019, until business is concluded,
in the City Hall Council Chanters, 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 Dr. Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.
PLEDGES —Will be led by Councilmember Bill Bentley.
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. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
(a) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding proposed City of La
Porte Wharton Weems Blvd./S. Broadway St. Sidewalk Improvements — SRTS project, and
discuss and possibly adopt Resolution 2019-10 in support of project funding and a
commitment to project development, implementation, construction, maintenance,
management, and financing. [Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director]
5. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on July 22, 2019. [Mayor Louis R. Rigby]
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding appointments and re-appointments to
various boards, committees, and commissions. [Mayor Louis R. Rigby]
(c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2019-
2020 Proposed Budget. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
(d) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommended date for holding the
public hearing on the City of La Porte's Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Proposed Budget. [Shelley
Wolny, Treasurer]
6. REPORTS
(a) Receive report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilmember Jay
Martin]
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, August 15, 2019
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, August 22, 2019
• Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, August 26, 2019
• La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, August 26, 2019
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• City Council Meeting, Monday, August 26, 2019
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Council will meet in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 -
Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.072 - Deliberation regarding value of real property, to discuss
industrial districts and negotiations with industry representatives for terms of new Industrial District
Agreements.
9. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
10. 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, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or
taken.
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.
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, Oty Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the August 12, 2019, Oty Council agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin
board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all tirres,and to the City's website,www.LaFbrteTXgov, in compliance
with Chapter 551,Texas Governrrente.
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