CITY OF LAMARQUE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
of
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas will conduct a Regular Meeting on November 14, 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:
1.
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
PRESENTATIONS
4.I.
4.II.
4.III.
Staff Recognition
Suzy Kou, Certified Public Management
5.
PUBLIC SAFETY
5.I.
6.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
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 or presiding officer your full legal name 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.
7.
MINUTES
- 10.25.2022 Special Minutes
- 10.10.2022 Regular Minutes
- 09.20.2022 Special Minutes (5 pm)
8.
ORDINANCES
Discussion/ possible action regarding approving:
8.I.
Ordinance No. O-2022-0016
Reducing the speed limit in a construction zone as requested by the Texas Department of Transportation; making various findings; and providing an effective date
Documents:
8.II.
Ordinance No. O-2022-0017
Establishing a reasonable time limit on the amount of personnel time to respond to public information requests; making various findings; and establishing an effective date
Documents:
8.III.
Ordinance No. O-2022-0018
Amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges of the Code of Ordinances, City of La Marque, Texas by amending prescribed water and sewer rates
9.
RESOLUTIONS
Unless otherwise specified, the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
9.I.
Resolution No. R-2022-0092
Authorizing an agreement with CGI Digital to participate in the Community Showcase Video Program
9.II.
Resolution No. R-2022-0093
Authorizing the sale of real estate along Highway 3 to the Gulf Coast Water Authority for a public purpose; making various findings; and providing an effective date
Documents:
9.III.
Resolution No. R-2022-0094
approving a Change Order in the amount of $177,799.20 from Lucas Construction for additional work and material cost increases to the 2022 Galveston County partially funded City of La Marque Various Road Project
9.IV.
Resolution No. R-2022-0095
awarding Bid LM #02-23 to American Janitorial Services for janitorial services in the amount of $32040.00
9.V.
Resolution No. R-2022-0096
Reappointment of James Osteen and Randall Aragon to the Galveston County Animal Services Advisory Committee
9.VI.
Resolution No. R-2022-0097
Awarding Bid 03-23 for Water and Sewer Material purchases to Core and Main for an amount not to exceed $55,000
9.VII.
Resolution No. R-2022-0098
designating a representative and alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2023 General Assembly
10.
APPOINTMENTS
appointments, reappointments, or removals of all City Boards and Commissions
Documents:
11.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
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.
11.I.
11.II.
11.III.
12.
13.
NEW BUSINESS
Items presented to the Council for discussion and possible action:
13.I.
Quarterly Investments
Accepting the Quarterly Investment Reports for Q1 and Q2
13.II.
SETH Grant
Identify and authorize projects for submission to the Southeast Texas Housing Authority
13.III.
Naming Policy
Setting guidelines for naming rights of city property
13.IV.
CDBG MIT-MOD Allocation Project
Authorizing the development and preparation of the CDBG-MIT Regional Method of Distribution (MOD) application for Water Improvements within Area 6 & 7 (Census Tract 7262; Block Group 2) as notated in the 2016 Water Distribution Study; including preliminary engineering design required for the Project
13.V.
City Tax Assessor
Considering possible options for tax assessment and collection services for the City of La Marque
13.VI.
Lien Amnesty Program
Setting guidelines for citywide Lien Amnesty Program
13.VII.
Donation Boxes
Discussion regarding regulating Donation Boxes within City limits
13.VIII.
Upcoming Events
City Events and Important Dates for Community Awareness
13.VIII.i.
13.VIII.ii.
13.VIII.iii.
13.VIII.iv.
13.VIII.v.
13.VIII.vi.
13.IX.
Items for the good of the order
Additional items to bring awareness to Council and the Community as well as future agenda item requests are accepted at this time.
14.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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)
14.I.
Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
CIVIL ACTION NO. : 3:21 cv 314 Todd Weidman vs City of La Marque in the Southern District of Texas Galveston Division
14.II.
Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
Threatened litigation by the Estate of Joshua Feast
15.
ACTIONS TAKEN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
15.I.
Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
CIVIL ACTION NO. : 3:21 cv 314 Todd Weidman vs City of La Marque in the Southern District of Texas Galveston Division
15.II.
Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
Threatened litigation by the Estate of Joshua Feast
16.