HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-2024 CC Agenda - Special MeetingRICK HELTON
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT MCCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor Pro Tom
Councilperson District 2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 12:30 p.m.
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District i
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
ROBERT GUERRA
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE MCLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
Notice is hereby given of a Special Session of the La Porte City Council to be held on July 13, 2024,
at 12:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 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 the link
https://usO2web.zoom. ustj/86830486784?pwd=a LaaB]Yngb8l wAH pZ2DC IJtO6bjhet.1
Join by phone at 877-853-5257 or 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 868 3048 6784 and the
passcode is 680162.
CALL TO ORDER
2. 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.)
3. STATUTORY AGENDA
3.a Extension of the July 7, 2024, Disaster Declaration
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an extension of the July 7,
2024, Disaster Declaration for the City of La Porte, Texas, issued by Mayor Rick
Helton in connection with Hurricane Beryl. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
3.b Permit fees waivers for Hurricane Beryl -related items
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3999, for the
purpose of 1) suspending all permit fees for work necessitated by Hurricane Beryl
and 2) suspending permit requirements for repairs to or reconstruction of fences
necessitated by Hurricane Beryl. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
4. 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.
5. 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
551.087 - 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.
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.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the July 13, 2024, City
Council Special Session 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
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