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Councilmember Moser moved to deny the expanded use of the Five Points Town Plaza by allowing <br />rental by citizens and businesses for special events throughout the year. Councilmember Leonard <br />seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Mosteit, <br />Engelken, Moser, Kaminski, Leonard and Martin <br />Nays: None <br />12. COMMITTEE REPORTS <br />(a) Receive Report from the Fiscal Affairs Committee — Councilmember Engelken <br />Councilmember Engelken provided a report from the Fiscal Affairs Committee. <br />(b) Receive Report from Drainage and Flooding Committee — Councilmember Mosteit <br />Councilmember Mosteit provided a report from the Drainage and Flooding Committee. <br />13. STAFF REPORTS <br />(a) Receive Drainage Report — J. Garza. <br />City Engineer Julian Garza provided a Drainage Report. <br />(b) Receive Update and provide staff with direction relating to non - homesteaded blue tarp <br />properties — D. Wilmore. <br />Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore provided an update relating to non - homesteaded blue tarp <br />properties. <br />Councilmembers Moser and Clausen commented they did not want to see property owners sent to <br />court for violations. Councilmember Clausen also commented the properties should be checked <br />quarterly for changes and whether the property owners need assistance. <br />City Council directed staff to check back with the property owners after the beginning of the year <br />and to provide Council with an updated report. <br />14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS — R. Bottoms <br />August 23, 2011 — La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting — 5:00 p.m. <br />August 25, 2011 — Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting — 6:00 p.m. <br />August 30, 2011 — Building Codes Appeals Board Meeting — 6:00 p.m. <br />15. COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING MATTERS APPEARING ON AGENDA; RECOGNITION OF <br />COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CITY EMPLOYEES, AND UPCOMING EVENTS; INQUIRY OF STAFF <br />REGARDING SPECIFIC FACTUAL INFORMATION OR EXISTING POLICIES — Councilmembers <br />Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek and Mayor Rigby <br />Councilmember Leonard congratulated Gideon Jones and Ann Malone on the proclamations they <br />received. Councilmember Engelken did not have any comments. Councilmember Mosteit <br />congratulated Ann Malone on the proclamation she received and thanked her for her dedication to <br />the city. Councilmember Clausen did not have any comments. Councilmember Martin reported on <br />the TML Region 14 Meeting he attended in Galveston. Councilmember Moser commented on the <br />very meaningful dedication by Bay Area Habitat for Humanity for new homeowners on N. 5 Street <br />and thanked Council and staff for participating. Councilmember Kaminski thanked Ann Malone for <br />her dedication to the city and also commented on the wonderful dedication by Bay Area Habitat for <br />Humanity for new homeowners on N. 5 Street. Councilmember Zemanek congratulated Gideon <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />August 22, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes <br />