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CITY OF LA MARQUE 
CITY COUNCIL 
REGULAR AGENDA 
of
April 24, 2023


Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas will conduct a Regular Meeting on April 24, 2023, 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.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

PRESENTATIONS

  • Proclamation- Autism Acceptance Month
Documents:
  1. Proclamation- Autism Awareness Month 2023.pdf
5.

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. 

6.

MINUTES

  • Regular Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023 
  • Special Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2023
Documents:
  1. 04.10.2023 Regular Draft minutes.pdf
  2. 02.13.2023 Special Draft Minutes.pdf
7.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Conduct Public Hearing to hear public input on: 

7.I.

Ordinance No. O-2023-0002

Amending Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XI, entitled "Registration for Rental Units Required," making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date

Documents:
  1. 2023 Rental Registration Ordinance.pdf
8.

ORDINANCES

Discussion/ possible action regarding approving:

8.I.

Ordinance No. O-2023-0002

Amending Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XI, entitled "Registration for Rental Units Required," making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date 

THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Documents:
  1. 2023 Rental Registration Ordinance.pdf
8.II.

Ordinance No. O-2023-0003

Amending the City's zoning map and comprehensive plan by changing the zoning regulations of real property commonly known as 5401 FM 1765 La Marque, TX 77568

THIS ITEM WAS TABLED APRIL 10, 2023

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM - 5401 FM 1765 - Rezone.pdf
  2. 5401 FM 1765 Rezone.pdf
  3. PandZ Staff Report - 5401 FM 1765 rezone.pdf
  4. Pand Z - REZONE APP.pdf
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-2023-0024

Approving a Maintenance Agreement with Android Construction for emergency repairs to Water and Sanitary Sewer pipelines on an as needed basis

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM - Android Construction Agreement.pdf
  2. Resolution -Android Maintenance Agreement.pdf
  3. Branch Construction Proposal.pdf
  4. Ram Rod Quote La Marque.pdf
  5. Android Construction Services - Maintenance Contract - CITY OF LA MARQUE.pdf
9.II.

Resolution No. R-2023-0025

Issuing a Purchase Order to Adico Engineering to  complete a Utility Impact Fee Analysis for Water & Sewer Development Impact Fees

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM- Impact Fee Analysis.pdf
  2. Resolution -ADICO Impact Study.pdf
  3. 2018 Impact Fee Study.pdf
  4. APA Policy Guide on Impact Fees.pdf
  5. COLM - Work Order 2022-06 Impact Fee Study Amendment 2022_v2_signed.pdf
  6. Impact Fee Ordinance.pdf
  7. Value Capture_ Capitalizing on the Value Created by Transportation - FAQs Impact Fees.pdf
10.

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. 

  • Memo- Procurement Cards
  • Memo- LMPD Approaches to Crime (response to 4/18/2023 incident)
  • Memo- Response to PD Audit
  • Memo-Vision 2050
Documents:
  1. Procurement card change.pdf
  2. LMPD Approaches to Crime.pdf
  3. Vision 2050 - Launch Memo.pdf
  4. Strategic Planning in Small Communities Final_1.pdf
  5. Three Five Year Goals and Objectives--LMPD (Eff FY 2023-2024) - DRAFT.pdf
  6. Strategic Plan Vision-La Marque-Courts - DRAFT.pdf
  7. Response to PD Audit.pdf
  8. Memo 21 Review and Path Forward Regarding 2022 LMPD Audit.pdf
  9. Texas Accreditation Program Tentative Action Plan for LMPD Eff4-14-2023.pdf
  10. Three Five Year Goals and Objectives--LMPD (Eff FY 2023-2024) - DRAFT.pdf
11.

NEW BUSINESS

Items presented to the Council for discussion and possible action:

11.I.

Investment Quarterly Report

Discussion/possible action regarding accepting the quarterly investment reports for First Quarter 2023

Documents:
  1. Invest First Quarter 2023.pdf
11.II.

Cinco De Mayo Event Fee Waiver Request

Discussion/possible action regarding consideration of a Fee Wavier request by LULAC for a Cinco de Mayo Event at Highland Bayou Park

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM- HBP Fee Wavier.pdf
  2. Cinco de Mayo Fee Waiver Requests.pdf
  3. Completed Special Event Application with Backup Documentation.pdf
  4. HBP 05052023.pdf
  5. Special Event Application - Blank.pdf
11.III.

CirclesX

Discussion/ possible action regarding information involving certain producers and midstream providers of natural gas resulting in economic harm to end users, including governmental entities and proposed litigation therefore, and consider for approval instruction to City Manager to make assignment on City of La Marque, Texas’s behalf to CirclesX LLC

11.IV.

Council Residency

Discussion regarding council residency requirements in the City of La Marque, Texas concerning District C

11.V.

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.

11.VI.

Upcoming Events

City Events and Important Dates for Community Awareness:

  • Early Voting April 24-May 2, 2023
  • Catalytic Converter Event - April 26, 2023
  • Hurricane Huddle - April 29th, 2023
  • Election Day May 6, 2023
  • Salvation Army Food Giveaway - May 20, 2023
  • Keep La Marque/ Texas City Beautiful Clean Up Event - May 20, 2023
Documents:
  1. Catalytic Converter Event.pdf
  2. HH- PAPER.jpg
12.

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 551.087 (Economic Development)

12.I.

Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)

Advice regarding the information related to Certain Producers And Mid Stream Providers Of Natural Gas Resulting In Economic Harm To End Users Including Governmental Entities

13.

ACTIONS TAKEN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

13.I.

Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)

Advice regarding the information related to Certain Producers And Mid Stream Providers Of Natural Gas Resulting In Economic Harm To End Users Including Governmental Entities

14.

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas on April 20, 2023 at ______.  


__________________________

Kierra K. Nance, TRMC

City Clerk