HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-09-21 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City CouncilLOUIS R. RIGBY
CHUCK ENGELILEN
Mayor
Councilpermn Dlstrk 2
BRANDON LUNSFORD
BILLBEmLEY
Councilperson At large A
Councilperson Ulstria3
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THOMAS GARZA
Counalpewn At Large B
Councilperson Mstriet 4
MANDI WILLIAMS
JAY MAREIN
Councilpeson Dlstritt 1
MayorProTem
Councilperson DiAnd 5
ROBBIE MCNRRIN
Councilperson Dlstritt 6
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Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held on August 9, 2021,
beginning at 6:00 p.m. and reconvening at 6:00 p.m. on August 10-11, 2021, or until business is
concluded, 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.
Remote participation is available. Attend via a screen using this link:
https:/hL%02w b zoom.us/j187396357295?pwd=WTZ3aXY3T7JlYmdzeTFnaldPdGRtZz09. The meeting
ID is 873 9635 7295 and the passcode is 555727. Join by phone at 888.475-4499 or 877 853 5257.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION —The invocation will be given by Minister Rachel Cotton, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
of Deliverance.
PLEDGES —Will be led by Councilperson Robbie McLarrin.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one,
and indivisible.
3. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS
(a) Recognition - Float Entry Winners for Independence Day Parade held on July 3, 2021. [Mayor
Louis R. Rigby]
4. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time
may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
S. ELECTION MATTERS
(a) Swearing -in of Councilperson-District 1 Mandi Williams. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
6. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance
with 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 July 26, 2021, City Council regular meeting. [Louis R. Rigby,
Mayor]
7. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding appointments and/or reappointments
to various boards, committees, and commissions. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2021-
2022 Proposed Budget. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
S. REPORTS
(a) Receive report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Mayor Pro Tem Martin]
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, August 19
• La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, August 23
• City Council meeting, August 23
• Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, August 26
10. COUNCIL COMMENT 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, Councilpersons, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
(a) City Council will meet in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code Section
551.071 (1)(A) - Pending or Contemplated Litigation: Discuss SV Sons Highway 146, LLC vs
City of La Porte, Texas, lawsuit with legal counsel.
12. RECONVENE into open session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
13. ADJOURN
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 closed 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 551.037 - 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 (281470.5019), two working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non -emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the
meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted
above on this agenda.
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I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the August 9, 2021. City Council agenda was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTx.gov, in
compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary