City Council Joint Workshop/Special Meeting Monday, July 27, 2026 at 05:30 PM Bauer Community Center | 2300 Highway 35 North, 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 conduct a Joint Workshop Session with the Recreation and Parks Board, followed by a City Council Special Meeting, on Monday, July 27, 2026 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Bauer Community Center (Side Meeting Rooms), 2300 Highway 35 North, 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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JOINT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP

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.ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION - Council will discuss the following items

  1. 1.Discuss presentation by LJA Architects regarding the Port Lavaca Parks & Recreation Master Plan.  Presenter is Jody Weaver

VIII.ADJOURN WORKSHOP



CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

IX.CALL TO ORDER

X.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).

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

  1. 1.Announcement by Mayor that City Council will retire into closed session:

    •        For consultation with City Attorney concerning contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Title 5, CH 551, Section 551.071(1) of the Texas Government Code.

  2. 2.Return to Open Session and take any action deemed necessary with regard to matters in closed session.  Presenter is Luis De La Garza

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

XIII.ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING


CERTIFICATION OF POSTING NOTICE

This is to certify that the foregoing notice of a Joint Workshop Session of the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, and the Recreation and Parks Board, followed by a City Council Special Meeting to be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m., was posted at City Hall in a location readily accessible to the public at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

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Lorena Perez-Diaz, Assistant 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.