Katherine DeLaGarza

The City Council conducted multiple meetings covering various municipal topics. Key discussions included the final design approval for the Community Center expansion, the second reading and approval of ordinances adjusting speed limits on Moore Avenue, and the approval of water and wastewater rate increases. The Council addressed economic development negotiations through executive sessions, accepted bids for the Akins Drive Sidewalk project, and approved the purchase and financing of a new Pierce aerial platform ladder truck. Additionally, the Council supported regional dialogue regarding Port of Corpus Christi governance, ordered the May 4, 2019 General Election, and approved the acquisition of fleet vehicles for various departments.

The City Council meeting covered several key items, including a presentation on the new city mobile app and utility customer portal, and a report on the Syrinix Leak Detection System for the water distribution system. The Council approved the certification of unopposed candidates and an order of cancellation for an upcoming general election. Additionally, the Council granted a request for a local veterans organization to be recognized as a civic group. An executive session was conducted to deliberate on various legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

The council agenda features a presentation regarding the new City of Portland mobile app and utility customer portal. Action items include the consideration of cancelling the May 2, 2026, general election due to unopposed candidates and a request from the Gregory-Portland Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 12232, for recognition as a civic group.

The regular meeting agenda included procedural matters such as the call to order, invocation, and pledge, along with formal announcements and reports from the City Manager. Key action items involved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2144 to adopt the updated Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The Council also planned to receive, discuss, and consider acceptance of the Stormwater Master Plan from Naismith Engineering, Inc. Furthermore, discussions were scheduled regarding a presentation on the Public Works Center Master Plan and the potential engagement of LJA Engineering, Inc., for preliminary surveying services. The agenda concluded with consideration for appointments to the Construction Board of Adjustment.

The agenda for the regular meeting included procedural matters, recognition items, and the City Manager's report. Key action items involved considering the final acceptance of the Water and Wastewater System SCADA Project, which was completed under budget. The Council also planned to consider Resolution No. 720 to adopt a Legislative Agenda for 2017, detailing priorities related to city revenues, local control, and infrastructure funding. Furthermore, the agenda listed a public hearing and subsequent consideration for the abandonment and sale of surplus right-of-way requested by Jeff Howard (Prokitesurf, LLC), though this item was tabled due to an adjacent property owner's expression of interest in exercising their right of first refusal. An Executive Session was scheduled to discuss economic development negotiations.