CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
* * AGENDA * *
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 - 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
1.
INVOCATION
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4.
REPORTS
a.
Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2008. (Finance Dept.)
b.
City Financial Status Report on Hurricane Ike. (Finance Dept.)
c.
2007 Annual Report for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Texas City, Texas.(Pam Lawrence, Administration)
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Public Hearing to consider Chance Bennett/Access Companies request to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "E-4" (Commercial Warehouse) for climate controlled warehouse; includes Abstract 176, page 3, Lot 4 & pt of Lots 1-3 & 5 (204-0), Block 2 Subdivision H Kohfeldts Resubdivision; being approximately a 3 acres portion of 10.4886 acre out of the James Smith Survey; located at north Palmer Highway, west of Lowes, and east of railroad, Texas City, Texas. (Planning Dept.)
b.
Public Hearing to consider Sterling Chemical Inc.'s request to rezone from"IBD" (Industrial Business District) to SP (Site Plan) "H" (Heavy Industry) for prospective chemical manufacturing facility; includes abstract 77, page 2, Blocks 64, 65, 66, 67, bordered by 2nd Avenue S, 3rd Avenue S, 6th Street and 4th Street, includes 64 Lots. being approximately 9 acres; located at 103 - 2nd Avenue South, Texas City, Texas. (Planning Dept.)
c.
City of Texas City's proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 40-59. Screening requirements and Section 40-92. Required screening. (Planning Dept.)
6.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider Preliminary approval of Rezoning requested by Chance Bennett/Access Companies request to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "E-4" (Commercial Warehouse) for climate controlled warehouse. (Planning Dept.)
b.
Consider Preliminary approval of Rezoning requested by Sterling Chemical Inc. to rezone from "IBD" (Industrial Business District) to "H" (Heavy Industry) for prospective chemical manufacturing facility. (Planning Dept.)
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Consider approval of the minutes from the Regular Called City Commission meeting held on November 19, 2008.
b.
Consider approval of
Resolution No. 08-101 notifying of
intent to relocate Sanders Community Center and Calvin Vincent Learning Center;
calling for a public hearing as provided for by Texas Parks & Wildlife Code for change in use of park and recreation land. (Pam Lawrence, Administration)
c.
Consider approval of
Resolution No. 08-100 authorizing the
replacement of the siren located
next to the main Fire Station on 25th Ave. North, Texas City. (Purchasing Dept.)
d.
Consider approval of
Resolution No. 08-103 awarding the contract for the
Bayou Golf Course Cart Path Project - Phase 3. (Purchasing Dept.)
e.
Consider approval of
Resolution No. 08-105 authorizing the
purchase and installation of a new Sports Lighting System at Robinson Stadium through the
Texas Association of School Board (TASB), a Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative. (Purchasing Dept.)
f.
Consider approval of
Resolution No. 08-102 authorizing the
purchase and delivery of one (1) Vermeer D7X11 II Navigator Boring Machine/Backhoe through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program. (Purchasing Dept.)
g.
Consider approval of
Resolution No. 08-104 establishing a date for a
Public Hearing on
Updated Land Use, Capital Improvements and Impact Fees. (Transportation and Planning)
h.
Consider approval of
Resolution N. 08-106 Purchase of
Emergency Equipment for the
15 new Police Vehicles (Crown Victorias). Equipment includes lightbars, sirens, mounting equipment, consoles, partitions and back seat protectors from Fleet Safety Equipment, Inc., in Houston Texas. The pricing was done through 'Buy-Board' Contract Pricing #2004-08. See attached for itemization of equipment to be purchased. Total for these three quotes equals $62,310.00. (Police Dept.)
i.
Consider approval of
Resolution No. 08-107 for the
purchase of 500 Visa gift cards to be given to all City Employees as an incentive for continued outstanding customer service and performance. (Finance Dept.)
j.
Consider approval of
Resolution No. 08-108 finding that
Texas-New Mexico Power Company's (TNMP)
requested increase to its electric transmission and
distribution rates and charges within the city should be denied and that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by TNMP. (City Attorney)
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider approval of the
third reading of
Ordinance No. 08-43
amending the
City of Texas City Code of Ordinance by including text requiring adherence to the
Brick Masonry Ordinance Provision. (Planning Dept.)
b.
Consider approval of
Ordinance No. 08-48
amending the
Code of Ordinances City of Texas City, Sections 40-59 and 40-92, Screening requirements. (Planning Dept)
c.
Consider approval of
Ordinance No. 08-51 for the
removal of the City's
statutory maximum contribution rate for the
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). (Finance Dept.)
d.
Consider approval of
Ordinance 08-50,
amending the City of Texas City's
fiscal year 2008-09 budget for
replacement of the carpet and AV equipment at the
Doyle Convention Center. (Finance Dept.)
e.
Consider approval of
Ordinance 08-49 amending the City of Texas City's
fiscal year 2008/09
budget to provide
funding for the
Central Park and Magnolia Park project.
10.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
11.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
12.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
NOTICE OF ANY SUBJECT APPEARING ON THIS AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE MATTER IS STATED MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COMMISSION.
NOTICE: The City of Texas City will furnish free transportation to handicapped individuals via a 4-door sedan for anyone wishing to attend the City Commission meetings. Call 948-3111, City Secretary's Office before noon on Monday preceding the meeting to make arrangements.
I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE OF THE MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 1801 9TH AVENUE NORTH, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS ON THE DATE LISTED BELOW AT 5:00 P.M.
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PAMELA A. LAWRENCE
CITY SECRETARY
DATED: _________________________
I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE OF THE MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 1801 9TH AVENUE NORTH, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS ON THE DATE LISTED BELOW AT 5:00 P.M.
_______________________________
PAMELA A. LAWRENCE
CITY SECRETARY
DATED: _________________________