City Council Regular Meeting Monday, September 11, 2023 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, September 11, 2023 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.

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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 August 14, 2023 Regular Meeting

  2. B.Minutes of August 21, 2023 Special and Workshop

  3. C.Review of Credit Card Statement

  4. D.Receive Monthly Financial Highlight Report 

  5. E.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.Conduct Public Hearing in accordance with the City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IV - Substandard Buildings, Section 12-291 - Notice (a) and (b), for properties listed: Presenter is Derrick Smith

  2. 2.Consider finding that the following properties listed, located in the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, are in violation of the City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IV - Substandard Buildings, following a Public Hearing held on September 11, 2023. Presenter is Derrick Smith

  3. 3.Receive Budget Report from Undine, LLC for the Port Lavaca Water Treatment Plant for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year pursuant to the Water Treatment Contract. Presenter is Jody Weaver

  4. 4.Consider request of the Chamber of Commerce for parade permit, traffic control assistance and closing off several streets, for the Annual “Lighted Christmas Parade” on Friday, December 01, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and also request waiver of any fees associated with the event. Presenter is Tania French

  5. 5.Consider request of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church for a parade permit and traffic control assistance for the “Marian Rosary” procession parade on Sunday, October 08, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and also request waiver of any fees associated with the event. Presenter is Colin Rangnow

  6. 6.Consider request of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church for a parade permit and traffic control assistance for their annual “Christ the King Eucharistic Procession Parade” on Sunday, November 26, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and also request waiver of any fees associated with the event. Presenter is Colin Rangnow

  7. 7.Consider request of Calhoun County Fair Association (CCFA) for a parade permit and traffic control assistance on Saturday, October 14, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m.; the parade route will be from Sandcrab Stadium, San Faubion, N. Virginia, Main streets and ending at the Bayfront Peninsula; and also request waiver of any fees associated with the event. 
    Presenter is Colin Rangnow

  8. 8.Consider request of Port Lavaca Police Department for temporary street closure of 100 block E. Railroad Street from 200 block N. Virginia Street to 200 block N. Colorado Street for the annual “National Night Out Celebration” on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and also request waiver of any fees, if any, associated with the event. Presenter is Colin Rangnow

  9. 9.Consider request of the Port Lavaca Police Department to declare three fleet vehicles used in a patrol capacity as surplus and donate said vehicles to Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD). Presenter is Colin Rangnow

  10. 10.Consider appointment of member(s) to Recreation and Parks Board to fill a vacancy and/or start new term. Presenter is Jody Weaver

  11. 11.Consider appointment of member(s) to Planning Board to fill a vacancy and/or start new term. Presenter is Jody Weaver

  12. 12.Consider proposed City Compensation plan for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Presenter is Jody Weaver

  13. 13.Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (S-1-23) approving the annual Budget for the City of Port Lavaca, Texas and adopting the budget document for the fiscal year October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Presenter is Jody Weaver

  14. 14.Consider Ratification of Property Tax increase reflected in the Budget. Presenter is Susan Lang

  15. 15.Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (S-2-23) fixing the Tax Rate and Tax Levy for the City of Port Lavaca, Texas for the year 2023. Presenter is Jody Weaver 

  16. 16.Consider Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance (G-7-23) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fees, Rates and Changes; GBRA Fees, Building, Utilities Water-line Taps; and providing an effective date. Presenter is Derrick Smith

  17. 17.Consider Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance (G-8-23) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20- Environment and Health, Article III Accumulations On Property, Section 20 46 Assessment for failure to remove accumulation after Notice; Section 20-47 Statement of Expense - Lien; Addition of New Article XII, Litter, Addition of New Article XIII, Graffiti; providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date. Presenter is Derrick Smith 

  18. 18.Consider Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance (G-9-23) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 42 Subdivisions and Plats, Article VII Group Housing and Commercial Development, Sec. 42-161 Landscaping, add new Section 42-162 Dumpster Screening; providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing and effective date. Presenter is Derrick Smith 

  19. 19.Consider First Reading of an Ordinance (G-10-23) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances, by Repealing Chapter 30, Article II. Juvenile Curfew; and providing an effective date. Presenter is Colin Rangnow

  20. 20.Consider recommendation of the Planning Board to approve a conceptual office building to be located on the corner of N. Virginia Street and Independence Drive, Calhoun Appraisal District Property Identification Number (CAD PIN) is 53488. Presenter is Derrick Smith

  21. 21.Consider purchase of Brightly / Smart Gov and Asset Essentials software. Presenter is Derrick Smith 

  22. 22.Consider award of Construction Contract for the Harbor of Refuge Railroad Culvert Replacement Project. Presenter is Jody Weaver

  23. 23.Consider Resolution No. R-091123-1 of the City of Port Lavaca authorizing Professional Administration/Project Delivery Services Provider Selection for Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Programs through the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Presenter is Jody Weaver

  24. 24.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). Presenter is Mayor Whitlow

  25. 25.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, September 11, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m., was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023.

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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.