City Council Regular Meeting Monday, March 09, 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, March 09, 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

II.CALL TO ORDER

III.INVOCATION

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V.PRESENTATION(S)

VI.COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 

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

  1. A.Minutes of February 09, 2026 Regular Meeting

  2. B.Minutes of February 23, 2026 Special Meeting and Workshop Session

  3. C.Review of Credit Card Statement

  4. D.Receive Monthly Financial Highlight Report

  5. E.Receive Employee Training Review Acknowledgment report ending 02.28.2026

  6. F.Receive Office of Court Administrators (OCA) Monthly report ending 02.28.2026

  7. G.Receive Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Monthly Report

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

  1. 1.Consider Resolution No. R-030926-1 of the City of Port Lavaca authorizing publication of a Notice of Intention to Issue Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation for the Lynn’s Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project, which project is identified as Texas Water Development Board Project No. 73963.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  2. 2.Consider request from the Texas Gulf Coast Press Association and the South Texas Press Association for use of the Nautical Landings Meeting Room and Deck on April 16, 2026, and Lighthouse Beach Pavilion on April 17, 2026, in conjunction with their joint convention, including consideration of a waiver of facility rental fees with the exception of required alcohol-related permit fees.  Presenter is Tania French  

  3. 3.Consider request from Snappy Company to allow a vehicle inside the Bauer Community Center for event use, and provide direction regarding facility guidelines, safety requirements, and insurance provisions.  Presenter is Tania French  

  4. 4.Consider request from Cowboy Fellowship of Port Lavaca for use of the pavilion at Bayfront Peninsula Park for the annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 05, 2026, and consideration of a waiver of all associated pavilion rental fees.  Presenter is Tania French  

  5. 5.Consider request from American Legion Post 167 for use of the Veteran’s Memorial and large pavilion at Bayfront Peninsula Park on Monday, May 25, 2026, for the Memorial Day and Flag Retirement Ceremony, including waiver of all associated fees.  Presenter is Tania French  

  6. 6.Consider request to approve overnight use of Bayfront Peninsula Park on Friday, June 19, 2026 and Saturday, June 20, 2026 in conjunction with Juneteenth celebration activities.  Presenter is Tania French  

  7. 7.Consider request to approve the Juneteenth procession route, on Saturday, June 20, 2026 beginning at 10:00 a.m., starting at City Hall, traveling Virginia Street to Main Street, and proceeding to the Bayfront; authorize traffic control assistance; and approve waiver of applicable city fees associated with the event.  Presenter is Tania French  

  8. 8.Consider a request to temporarily close Colorado Street between Main Street and Live Oak Street from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026 for a Juneteenth After-hours Community Event hosted by Kenny Banks.  Presenter is Tania French  

  9. 9.Consider a request from United Way for use of Bayfront Peninsula Park, including both pavilions, for the Family Fun Day event scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, and consideration of a waiver of all associated park rental fees.  Presenter is Tania French  

  10. 10.Consider proposal from LSPS Solutions for Mapping Wastewater Collection System Infrastructure.  Presenter is Wayne Shaffer   

  11. 11.Consider the electrical power issues at the Lynn Haven Lift station.  Presenter is Wayne Shaffer

  12. 12.Consider award of Administration Services Agreement for Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) Local Community Program Grant Application.  Presenter is Jody Weaver   

  13. 13.Consider approval of a list of qualified engineers in the category of Drainage or Streets and Drainage, for Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) Local Community Program Grant Application, in response to the RFQ #02-11-2026-E, as recommended by the scoring committee.  Presenter is Jody Weaver 

  14. 14.Consider Resolution No. R-030926-2 of the City of Port Lavaca declaring April 2026 as Fair Housing Month.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  15. 15.Consider Resolution No. R-030926-3 of the City of Port Lavaca suspending the April 18, 2026 effective date of the proposal by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., D/B/A CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas – South Texas Division to Implement Interim Grip Rate Adjustments for Gas Utility Investment in 2025 and requiring delivery of this resolution to the Company and Legal Counsel.  Presenter is Anne Marie Odefey  

  16. 16.Consider Resolution No. R-030926-4 of the City of Port Lavaca Texas, for Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for a Highway Safety Improvement Program Off-System from the Texas Department of Transportation with the City of Port Lavaca.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  17. 17.Consider Resolution No. R-030926-5E of the City of Port Lavaca to appoint Election Judges for the City of Port Lavaca General Officers Election held on the uniform date of May 02, 2026.  Presenter is Mandy Grant  

  18. 18.Consider Lease Agreement with Calhoun County for use of Electronic Voting Equipment for the City of Port Lavaca General Officers Election held on the uniform date of May 02, 2026.  Presenter is Mandy Grant  

  19. 19.Consider Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance (S-1-26) of the City of Port Lavaca approving a Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number One, City of Port Lavaca, Texas; making various findings related to such plan; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  20. 20.Consider First Reading of an Ordinance (S-2-26) 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 Reyann Grimaldo  

  21. 21.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (G-2-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the basic Traffic Control Devices Ordinance G-6-86, Section 3, by adding traffic control signs in Original Townsite Subdivision, District One (1); providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Colin Rangnow  

  22. 22.Consider First Reading of an Ordinance (G-3-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Ordinance codified and described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of Ordinances as Part II, Chapter 8 Amusement and Entertainments, Section 8-22 Location and number of machines allowed within city limits; providing for purpose of ordinance, providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Derrick Smith  

  23. 23.Consider First Reading of an Ordinance (G-4-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Ordinance codified and described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of Ordinances as Part II, Chapter 12 Buildings and Building Regulations by adding new Article VII, Congregate Living Facility; providing for purpose of ordinance, providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Derrick Smith  

  24. 24.Consider First Reading of an Ordinance (G-5-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fees, Rates and Charges; Chapter 12 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article VII, Congregate Living Facility; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Derrick Smith  

  25. 25.Consider request of The Harbor Children’s Alliance and Victim Center for closure of streets adjacent to 215 W. Railroad Street for the annual hosting of “Celebrate the Child Picnic” on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The streets to be closed are N, Benavides from the rear of the library driveway to W. Railroad and W. Railroad from N. Benavides to N. Ann St. Presenter is Colin Rangnow 

  26. 26.Consider recommendation of Planning Board for a variance to the front building setback line to allow for a carport, Property ID 18459. The legal description is Block 3 of the Lana Park Mobile Home Addition (800 Elm Street). Presenter is Derrick Smith  

  27. 27.Consider recommendation of Planning Board for an ice and water vending machine to be located on the corner of Benavides St. and Austin St., Property ID 17399. The legal description is Lot 5 & 6 of Block 44 of the Original Townsite (405 S. Benavides Street).  Presenter is Derrick Smith  

  28. 28.Announcement by Mayor that City 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).

    •        To discuss Personnel matters in accordance with Title 5, Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties and responsibilities, reassignment, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee: [Interim City Manager and Chief of Police]).

  29. 29.Return to Open Session and take any action deemed necessary with regard to matters in closed session.  Presenter is Mayor Whitlow 

IX.ADJOURNMENT


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, March 09, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 03, 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.