City Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 10, 2026 at 06:30 PM City Council Chambers | 202 N. Virginia Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
The following item will be addressed at this or any other meeting of the city council upon the request of the mayor, any member(s) of council and/or the city attorney:
Announcement by the mayor that council will retire into closed session for consultation with city attorney on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the city council under the Texas disciplinary rules of professional conduct of the state bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the open meetings act (title 5, chapter 551, section 551.071(2) of the Texas government code).
(All matters listed under the consent agenda item are routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.)
AGENDA
Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed necessary.

MEETING PROCEDURE

Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, will hold a regular meeting Monday, August 10, 2026 beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the regular meeting place in Council Chambers at City Hall, 202 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas to consider the items listed.

[After publication, any information in a council packet is subject to change during the meeting]

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I.ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER

II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

  1. 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge and Invocation

III.MEETING SAFETY BRIEFING (911 ___, AED ___, EVAC ___, CPR ___, SAFETY ___)

IV.REVIEW OF MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT

  • Our Vision

The Mayor and the City Council envision a friendly town on Lavaca Bay where economic and recreational opportunities abound, providing for a wonderful quality of life for both citizens and tourists, rich in history and looking toward a vibrant future

  • Our Mission

Our mission is to make Port Lavaca a desirable place to live through high-quality services, responsible use of public resources, and a progressive approach to community development. With enthusiasm, integrity, and vision, we will maintain a safe environment and continually improve the quality of life for all citizens.

V.PRESENTATION(S)

  1. 1.Civilian Bravery Award:
    o                Daniel Vasquez

  2. 2.Life-Saving Awards:
    o Police Officer Job Smith
    o Corporal Trey Lawler

  3. 3.Employee Service Award:
    o                Juan Luna – 15 Years, Fire Department

  4. 4.Receive Presentation from Planning Board Chairman
    o                Justin Weaver

VI.COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 

(Limited to 3 minutes per individual unless permission to speak longer is received in advance. You may make public comments as you would at a meeting by logging on with your computer and using "Join Zoom Meeting" information on first page of this agenda).

VII.CONSENT AGENDA - Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed necessary

  1. A.Minutes of July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting

  2. B.Minutes of July 15, 2026 Joint Workshop

  3. C.Minutes of July 20, 2026 Special Meeting and Workshop

  4. D.Minutes of July 27, 2026 Special Meeting and Workshop Session

  5. E.Review of Credit Card Statement

  6. F.Receive Monthly Financial Highlight Report

  7. G.Review Quarterly Investment Report 04.01.2026 thru 07.30.2026

  8. H.Receive Employee Training Review Acknowledgment report ending 07.31.2026

  9. I.Receive Office of Court Administrators (OCA) Monthly report ending 07.31.2026

  10. J.Receive Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Monthly Report

  11. K.Consider Certification of Additional Sales and Use Tax

VIII.ACTION ITEMS - Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed necessary

  1. 1.Consider appointment/reappointment of member(s) to the Recreation and Parks Board to fill an expired term and/or begin a new two-year term. Presenter is Wayne Shaffer

  2. 2.Consider awarding a contract for the Chocolate Bayou Shoreline Stabilization Project. Presenter is Wayne Shaffer

  3. 3.Consider Final Completion of the Independence Drive Rehabilitation Project and approve release of the Retainage.  Presenter is Wayne Shaffer

  4. 4.Consider Final Completion of the Alamo Heights Section II Streets Drainage Project and approve release of the Retainage.  Presenter is Wayne Shaffer

  5. 5.Submission of No New Revenue (NNR) and Voter Approval Rate (VAR) Tax Rates.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan

  6. 6.Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (S-4-26) of the City of Port Lavaca for amendment(s) to the Base Ordinance S-4-25 for 2025-2026 fiscal year budget; providing for Budget Amendment(s); providing for severability, providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan

  7. 7.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (G-9-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fees, Rates and Changes, Chapter 32 Parks and Recreation; Chapter 50, Sec. 50-67 Utilities - Water User Rates – GBRA, Residential and Commercial; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Jody Weaver

  8. 8.First Reading of an Ordinance (G-10-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the ordinance Codified and Described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of Ordinances as Chapter 50 – Article II – Water Division 2- Water Service, Section 50-49 Deposits, and adding Section 50-37 Definitions; Providing for purpose of Ordinance; providing penalties for violations; Providing for severability; Providing a repealing clause; and Providing an effective date.  Presenter is Jody Weaver

  9. 9.Consider approval of the budget report submitted by Undine for the treatment of raw water within the City of Port Lavaca's jurisdiction for Fiscal Year 2026–2027.  Presenter is Jody Weaver

  10. 10.Consider the recommendation of the Planning Board regarding a variance request to reduce the required side-yard setback for a proposed four-unit tiny home development on Property ID #18061, legally described as Groomes (Port Lavaca), Block 4, Lot 3, and part of Lot 2 (523 Broadway Street). Presenter is Derrick Smith

  11. 11.Closed session: As authorized by and subject to the applicable provisions of law, including but not limited to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, the following topic(s) may be considered in Closed Session:

    •        Section 551.071        Consultation with City Attorney

    •        Section 551.072        Real Property Transactions

    •        Section 551.074        Personnel Matters

    •        Section 551.087        Economic Development Negotiations

  12. 12.Return to Open Session and take any action deemed necessary with regard to matters in closed session. 

IX.COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER

X.ADJOURNMENT

    Luis De La Garza Mayor    

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING NOTICE

This is to certify that the above notice of a regular meeting of The City Council of The City of Port Lavaca, scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 04, 2026.

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Lorena Perez-Diaz,

City Secretary

ADA NOTICE
The Port Lavaca City Hall and Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. Access to the building is available at the primary north entrance facing Mahan Street. Special parking spaces are located in the Mahan Street parking area. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Port Lavaca will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact City Secretary Mandy Grant at (361) 552-9793 Ext. 230 for assistance.