10-24-16 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Councilmember J. Martin asked how many parking spots are required to accommodate over 400 patrons. Mr. Mayes advised he does not have the actual number of parking spots, and the parking accommodations have met all code requirements based on the size of the restaurant. Councilmember J. Martin asked what are the plans for the existing El Toro Restaurant on Main Street. Mr. Mayes responded there are plans for a different restaurant concept. Mayor Rigby asked the anticipated construction timeline. Mr. Mayes advised approximately one year for construction. Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a Local Government Code Chapter 380 Agreement between the City of La Porte and Ybarra Restaurants, Inc., for waiver of payment of fees for closure of street right-of-way in connection with the construction of a new El Toro Restaurant. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance vacating, abandoning, and closing a th portion of the North 25 Street right-of-way T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to approve an Ordinance vacating, abandoning, and closing th a portion of the North 25 Street right-of-way. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2016-3656: AN TH ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE NORTH 25 STREET RIGHT- OF-WAY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNER, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding a matrix for Request for Proposals for collection services of delinquent ad valorem taxes M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary. Councilmember Earp made a motion approve the matrix for evaluation of proposals for future Request for Proposals and directed Staff to bring the matrix back for review and approval. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. 9. REPORTS (a) Receive presentation for Procurement Methods C. Daeumer Purchasing Manager Cherell Daeumer presented a summary. Mayor Rigby asked if quotes from City departments for $2,000-$24,999 are reviewed by the Purchasing Department. Ms. Daeumer responded, yes; she advised there is a quote form used by departments; and the forms are then reviewed by the Purchasing Department. There were no additional questions from City Council. Page 3 of 4 Oct. 10, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes