City Council Special/Workshop Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 05:30 PM City Council Chambers | 202 N. Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas 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 special and workshop meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 beginning at 5:30 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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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

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

  1. 1.Consider possible action regarding the City’s existing Solid Waste Collection Contract with Republic Services to extend the contract for a minimum of three years as presented on July 20, 2026; and/or review the Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) recently received from solid waste collection contractors and consider selecting one or more respondents to be invited to provide in-person presentations regarding their services and capabilities. Presenter is City Manager Jody Weaver.

  2. 2.Consider a request from Gather and Gobble, a newly established nonprofit organization, to allow one-way traffic on Benavides from Leona on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to host a free Thanksgiving meal for the community. Presenter is Fire Chief/Assistant City Manager Joe Reyes

  3. 3.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 551.087        Economic Development Negotiations

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

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

IX.ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP

X.CALL TO ORDER

XI.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).

XII.ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION - Council will discuss the following items

  1. 1.Discuss proposed funding of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for the Public Utility Fund and General Fund through the issuance of Certificates of Obligation. Presenter is City Manager Jody Weaver 

  2. 2.Discuss proposed amendments to the City of Port Lavaca Personnel Policies. Presenter is Fire Chief/ Assistant City Manager Joe Reyes

    •        Chapter 7 Section 7.08 Automobile Policy

  3. 3.Discuss the proposed contract with VaCraft Solutions for the implementation of a Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) reduction process. Presenter is Public Works Director Wayne Shaffer

  4. 4.Discuss homeless and related concerns within the City of Port Lavaca. Presenter is Mayor Luis De La Garza

  5. 5.Discuss possibility of holding a City Charter Amendment Election on May 1, 2027. Presenter is Mayor Luis  De La Garza

  6. 6.Receive a presentation and status update on various grant-funded and waterfront improvement projects. Presenter City Manager Jody Weaver

XIII.ADJOURN WORKSHOP

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING NOTICE

This is to Certify that the above foregoing notice of a Special Meeting and Workshop Session of the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, to be held Tuesday, November 10, 2026 beginning at 5:30 p.m., was posted at City Hall, easily accessible to the Public, as of 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 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.