City Council Regular Meeting Monday, June 08, 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, June 08, 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 following items of business.

[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

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)

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 May 05, 2026 Special Meeting

  2. B.Minutes of May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting

  3. C.Minutes of May 12, 2026 Special Meeting

  4. D.Minutes of May 18, 2026 Workshop Session

  5. E.Review of Credit Card Statement

  6. F.Receive Monthly Financial Highlight Report

  7. G.Receive Employee Training Review Acknowledgment report ending 05.31.2026

  8. H.Receive Office of Court Administrators (OCA) Monthly report ending 05.31.2026

  9. I.Receive Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Monthly Report

  10. J.Resolution No. R-060826-1 Budgetary and Financial Management Policies 2026-27 FY

  11. K.Resolution No. R-060826-2 Investment Policy and Strategy Annual Review

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

  1. 1.Call annual corporate meeting to order for Port Lavaca Channel & Dock Company and consider and take any action deemed necessary for adoption of unanimous written consent.  Presenter is Anne Marie Odefey  

  2. 2.Call annual corporate meeting to order for Clement Cove Harbor Company and consider and take any action deemed necessary for adoption of unanimous written consent.  Presenter is Anne Marie Odefey  

  3. 3.Consider appointment and/or re-appointment of member(s) to Recreation and Parks Board to fill a vacancy for a new two-year term.  Presenter is Wayne Shaffer  

  4. 4.Consider appointment and/or re-appointment of member(s) to the Building and Standards Commission to fill a vacancy and/or start a new term of two (2) years.  Presenter is Derrick Smith

  5. 5.Consider the appointment of new member to the Port Lavaca Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to fill a vacancy.  Presenter is Mandy Grant  

  6. 6.Consider approval of new plan options for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year with Texas Municipal League (TML) Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool related to the City's Group Health Insurance Coverage.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan  

  7. 7.Consider Resolution No. R-060826-3 of the City of Port Lavaca to authorize submission of a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Maritime Grant application.  Presenter is Wayne Shaffer  

  8. 8.Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (S-3-26) 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  

  9. 9.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (G-7-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fees, Rates and Changes; Chapter 24 Law Enforcement; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Karen Neal  

  10. 10.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (G-8-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances codified and described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of Ordinances as Part I, Chapter 2 Administration, Article V Finance, Division 1 Generally, Sec. 2-126 Credit Card Convenience Fee; providing for purpose of ordinance, providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan  

  11. 11.Consider award of construction contract for the Restoration of Restrooms project at the Nautical Landings Building.  Presenter is Derrick Smith  

  12. 12.Consider authorizing City Manager to award a construction contract to replace storefront windows on the west side of City Hall up to a maximum dollar amount designated by Council.  Presenter is Derrick Smith  

  13. 13.Consider and take action on removal of Interim designation of City Manager.  Presenter is Mayor De La Garza  

  14. 14.Consider appointment of a Municipal Court Judge in accordance with Section 6.03 of the City’s Home Rule Charter to serve a new term of two (2) years and for Council to determine compensation.  Presenter is Anne Marie Odefey  

  15. 15.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 (Municipal Court Judge, if necessary)

    •        Section 551.087        Economic Development Negotiations

  16. 16.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, June 08, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 02, 2026.

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Mandy Grant, 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.