Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas will conduct a Regular Meeting on July 11, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 1109-B Bayou Road La Marque, Texas as well as via videoconference hosted through Zoom ( https://zoom.us/j/92493940502 ). In accordance with Section 551.127(b) of the Texas Local Government Code the presiding officer and a quorum of the La Marque City Council intend to be and will be physically present at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas. This location will be open to the public and the meeting will be broadcast at this location, on Channel 16, and via YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6G8ypjyEDo).
The Council will meet for the purpose of considering the following agenda:
Presentation to address revisions to prior approved contract
a brief update from the Public Safety Building Committee
LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER PERSON
Comments from the public will be heard at this time. Any person with city-related business who has signed up may speak to Council (limited to three (3) minutes). If wishing to speak, give the Mayor your full name, address, and the item you wish to speak about. In compliance with Texas Open Meeting Act, the City may not deliberate on comments. Personal attacks will not be allowed, and personnel matters should be addressed to the City Manager during normal business hours. Press *6 to mute or unmute if you are participating by telephone, press the unmute button if attending via zoom on a smartphone, tablet or computer, or stand if attending in person, and the mayor will call on you in turn.
a submitted report to update Council and Community on the standard operations of the City, report can be acknowledged as whole or discussed at the pleasure of Council.
Draft Minutes for consideration:
Conduct Public Hearing to hear public input on:
amending Section 2-181 of the La Marque City Code of Ordinances to reduce City Manager spending approval rate from $50,000 to $25,000 THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING
Discussion/ possible action regarding approving:
amending Section 2-181 of the La Marque City Code of Ordinances to reduce City Manager spending approval rate from $50,000 to $25,000 THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING
Renewal of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 44, Article 1, Section 44-2 : Curfew for Minors THIS IS THE FIRST READING
Omega Bay Street Lighting THIS IS THE FIRST READING
updating La Marque City Code of Ordinances : Appendix A THIS IS THE FIRST READING
The following items shall be considered for action as a whole unless one or more Councilmembers objects. Unless otherwise specified, the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
CPE Streetlighting LED Agreement
revision to Resolution No. R-2022-0017: GCWA
a resolution awarding RFP 22-01 "Debris Management, Monitoring and Consulting Services"
Purchase of new Fire Reporting Management Software
appointments, reappointments, or removals of all City Boards and Commissions
Ms. Jackie Pennington for Civil Service Commission
Items presented to the Council for discussion and for Council to provide direction:
Review of proposed Redistricting Maps and potentially scheduling Drawing Session II
City Events and Important Dates for Community Awareness
Additional items to bring awareness to Council and the Community as well as future agenda item requests are accepted at this time.
The City Council for the City of La Marque, Texas reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development)
Update on City Investigations
Update on City Investigations