*   Invocation             Pledge          Roll Call
*   Presentations and Recognition
*   Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda item No. 5/Consent Agenda
*   Consent Agenda

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Consider a request for a zone change from GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District to RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District property located at 4795 College Street

2. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a heat treatment facility in an LI (Light Industrial) District and the CBD (Central Business District) located between Milam, Trinity and Gilbert Streets

3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a lube shop and state inspection business in the CBD (Central Business District) at 1009 Calder

4. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a warehouse in the CBD (Central Business District) at 1036-1038 Calder

5. Consider approving a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization for the purchase of three pre-existing scattered-site homes

COMMENTS

*    Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
*    Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code:

Claim of William Gardiner

Small Business Revolving Loan Default:

Carolyn Gatlin Breaux dba Unique Creations
Kyle M. Sterling dba Sterling Lawn & Landscaping
Helen Hunter Tubbs dba SPOTLIGHT Magazine
Angela Soileau dba Right Mind Marketing
Kevin Reed dba Rags Wash & Express Lube
Larry Hernandez dba Los Ninos Child Education Center
Etha Eglin dba La Mirage Salon

* Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code:

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS          APRIL 1, 2008          1:30 P.M.

CONSENT AGENDA

* Approval of minutes

* Confirmation of committee appointments

Tathia Landry would be appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The term would commence April 1, 2008 and expire March 31, 2010. (Mayor Pro Tem Audwin M. Samuel)

A) Authorize the revision of Resolution No. 08-018 in settlement of the claim of Millennium Transit

B) Authorize the acceptance of a ten (10) foot wide water line easement [adjacent to 10 foot Water Line Easement accepted in December, 2007] providing access for fire prevention services across Industrial Apparatus property at 1320 E. Florida Avenue