2019-09-23 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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previously denied zone change and special conditional use permit requests; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2019-3762 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by amending regulations related to the reconsideration of previously denied zone change and special conditional use permit requests. [Ian Clowes, City Planner] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. Ian Clowes presented a presentation. Chuck Rosa spoke against the ordinance. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Councilperson Bentley moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3762 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning"; the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Garza voting against. 7. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation and discussion on Ordinance 2019-3758, to amend the Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] Councilpersons worked from the beginning through Section 4. 8. REPORTS (a) Receive a report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting.[Councilperson Nancy Ojeda] Councilperson Ojeda reported on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, relaying that the Board voted to approve enhancement grants for Coastal Exterminating's project at 812 South 8th Street for $21,505.00 and for Frank Nance State Farm's project at 812 South 8th Street for$6,998.73. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • City Council Special Meeting, Monday, September 30, 2019 • Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting, Monday, October 14, 2019 • City Council Meeting, Monday, October 14, 2019 • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, October 17, 2019 • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, October 24, 2019 • City Council Meeting, Monday, October 28, 2019 City Manager Corby Alexander said Public Works would look into the MLK Splashpad parking issue tomorrow. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Councilpersons congratulated and offered gratitude to Curtis Herrod for his many years of service; noted attendance at the First Responders' Breakfast and Fire Department Awards Dinner; shared the success of the weekend's Regatta at the Houston Yacht Club; wished Martha Gillett a happy birthday; thanked Mr. Mayo, Mr. Wingate, and others for helping residents in last week's heavy rains; shared their good impressions of Mr. Brown's projects; addressed a citizen's comment of the upkeep of City facilities, including the roof at the fitness center; noted those in the audience from four separate churches and thanked them for their prayers; requested an update on the airport study; thanked Mr. Mayo and his staff for new asphalt at Bayside Terrace; acknowledged a local student who attended the meeting for class credit; expressed appreciation for the new sidewalk; commended the City's first responders, especially Fire, after experiencing the issues of relatives in the Crosby area and realizing the work done during emergency and disaster; offered an apology to the Mayor for speaking without being recognized; spoke in support and in concern about the tax rate's constancy over the last thirty years; noted the loss of Keith Walker in Fire, who passed last week; shared the good attendance at Saturday's Health and Safety Fair, and asked the City Manager for data over the last thirty years concerning population, employees, and commodity costs. ADJ URN — it ut objectio , Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. C Lee . oodward, ity Sec - - Page 3 of 3 September 23, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes