REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS                APRIL 29, 2008              1:30 P.M.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

* Invocation            Pledge              Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-10/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Consider approving the sale of city-owned vacant surplus property located at 1350 Pennsylvania

2. Consider amending Section 19 of the Code of Ordinances regulating seismic testing within the city

3. Consider amending Chapter 26, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances relating to parade permits

4. Consider authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application and execute a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to receive funds from the Landscape Cost Sharing Program for the installation of three (3) City gateway signs

5. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment II of the Interlocal Agreement with Drainage District No. 6 for the Calder Street Project

6. Consider approving the purchase of Motorola portable radios for use in the Fire Department

7. Consider approving a contract for the reconstruction of homes damaged by Hurricane Rita utilizing federal grant funds

8. Consider approving the purchase of a diesel generator for use in the Water Utilities Department

9. Consider approving a bid for the installation of additional lighting at Charlton Pollard Park

WORKSESSION

* Review and discuss the 2008 HUD Consolidated Grant Program

* Consider a resolution adopting the Consolidated Grant Program's 2008 Annual Action Plan

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
                Claim of Louis Bryant anf of Precious Bryant
                Claim of Doris Brown anf of Jonathan Brown
                Claim of Joe Carter

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

                Chief Magistrate James D. McNicholas
                Magistrate Theodore Johns
                Magistrate Craig Lively

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Lenny Caballero at 880-3716 three days prior to the meeting.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS               APRIL 29, 2008             1:30 P.M.

CONSENT AGENDA

* Approval of minutes

* Confirmation of committee appointments

Barry Miller will fill the unexpired term of Roy McClaney on the Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee. The term would commence April 29, 2008 and expire June 17, 2008. (Mayor Becky Ames)

George Jackson would be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The current term would expire March 20, 2010. (Councilmember Nancy Beaulieu)

A) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County for the management and operation of the 800 MHz radio system

B) Approve two change orders for extra work related to the City Hall Improvements Project

C) Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a Tobacco Compliance Grant from the Texas Comptrollers Office

D) Amend Resolution No. 08-085 to properly identify the subdivision as Willow Creek Country Club Estates Subdivision Section X-C

E) Authorize the execution of a License to Encroach Agreement with The Modern Group for the installation of underground conduits to serve their facilities at 1313 Gulf Street