2020-13-04 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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e. Adopt Resolution 2020-09 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property described as Tract 1, Lots 24, 25 & 26, Block 88 of Bay Front Addition to the Town of La Porte. [Shelley Wolny, Treasurer] f. Approve the issuance of a pipeline permit to Baymark Pipeline LLC for the construction of a 12" ethylene pipeline within the City of La Porte. [Lorenzo Wingate, Assistant Director of Public Works] Without objection, Councilperson Gillett amended the minutes of March 23 to include the City Secretary's PowerPoint presentation for the election item. Without objection, Councilperson Earp asked that the Baymark Pipeline LLC pipeline permit be amended to include the wording for the 4' minimum depth. Councilperson Engelken moved to approve the consent agenda as amended; the motion was adopted, 9-0. 6. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a temporary water service agreement with Enterprise Products, LLC. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] Councilperson Ojeda moved to deny the execution of a temporary water supply agreement with Enterprise Products; the motion was adopted, 9-0. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction concerning the recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). [Matt Hartleib, HR Manager] Councilperson Garza moved to direct staff to implement the Families First Corona Response Act (FFCRA) according to option 1, which excludes no employees from either Extended Sick Leave or expanded provisions of the FMLA, with the ability for the Council to come back and revisit the decision; the motion was adopted, 9-0. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2020-3783, for the purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing a portion of the N. 8th Street right-of-way situated in Block 12, Nebraska Syndicate, and reserving an easement for City utilities. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] Councilperson Bentley moved that the Council adopt Ordinance 2020-3783 for street and alley closure request #19-25000007, vacating and abandoning a portion of the N 8th St. right-of way, adjacent to the property legally described as Tracts 12, 12B, 12C, and 12D. Blockl2, Nebraska Syndicate, and authorize the City Manager to execute a deed to the adjacent property owner for the subject right of way. Councilperson Earp moved to require language in the deed to require the developer to pay for removal and replacement of any improvements, even if built with a City permit, should the City need to make any repairs or access the lines; the motion to amend was adopted, 9-0. The main motion, as amended, was adopted, 7-2, Councilpersons Earp and Gillett voting against. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • City Council meeting, April 27 • City Council meeting, May 11 • City Council meeting, May 25 City Manager Alexander noted Harris County Precinct 2 began today a study phase on the widening and improvements of Fairmont Parkway to a six-lane roadway. Page 2 of 3 April 13, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes