2017-07-24 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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Margaret Anderson, 909 Garden Walk, addressed Council in support of renovating the former Port Theater. (This item was discussed at the July 17, 2017 La Porte Development Corporation Meeting.) Sonja Smith, 8415 Beechhaven, addressed Council in regards to her many concerns regarding health and safety issues of a vacant home located at 8406 Beechaven. In addition, Ms. Smith provided photos to City Manager Corby Alexander. Amanda Kastl, 219 Crescent View St., addressed Council in opposition to item 8(a), closing the south one-half of S. Holmes St. right of way. Brian Evjen, 221 Holmes, addressed Council in opposition to item 8(a), closing the south one-half of S. Holmes St. right of way. Barbara Norwine, 202 S. Lobit, addressed Council in opposition to item 8(a), closing the south one-half of S. Holmes St. right of way. 6. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the Council Meeting held on July 10, 2017— P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action regarding recommended date of September 11, 2017 for the Public Hearing on the City's Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget—S. Wolny (c) Consider approval or other action regarding a Memorandum of Agreement with Bay Point Townhome Association for a community cooperation project providing for camera installation, new entryway sign and lighting for a total City contribution of $2,492.82 — T. Leach (d) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance approving and authorizing the donation of Lots 19, 20, 21 & 22 Block 104 of the Town of La Porte; Lots 29 & 30, Block 105, of the Town of La Porte, and Lots 23 & 24, Block 66, of the Town of La Porte, to Bay Area Habitat for Humanity-Houston, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation for the construction of affordable housing — R. Mancilla (e) Consider approval or other action regarding an Interlocal Agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of Morgan's Point for services including Fire Protection & Prevention, Emergency Medical Service Dispatch, Animal Control and Jail — R. Nolen Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Kaminski was absent. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3680: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF LOTS 19, 20 21, AND 22, BLOCK 104 OF THE TOWN OF LA PORTE; LOTS 29 AND 30, BLOCK 105, OF THE TOWN OF LA PORTE; AND LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK 66, OF THE TOWN OF LA PORTE; TO BAY AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-HOUSTON, INC., A TEXAS NON- PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Page 2 of 4 July 24, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes