04-26-21 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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8.REPORTS Receive report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. \[Councilperson Jay Martin a.\] Councilperson Martin said the Committee met today, discussed pending drainage and flooding projects, heard an update on the agreement with the City of Pasadena, and scheduled the next meeting for May 10, 2021. 9.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Council Budget Retreat, April13 La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, April 26 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, April 15 Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting, April 22 City Council meeting, April 26 City Manager Corby Alexander said there were no reports. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons congratulated Sgt. Ayers; thanked Dr. Jackson and shared their hope for working together; expressed appreciation for Nancy Ojeda, the animal control officers, LPPD volunteers, Shay Lister and the work for crime victims, and the telecommunicators in Dispatch; welcomed Robbie McLarrin; gave kudos to the City Secretary 12,000-piece charter information mailout; noted anticipation for the Sylvan Beach Festival; newly elected Councilperson McLarrin shared his gratitude and excitement about serving; thanked the LPPD for all they do all year; the Mayor announced that Councilperson Kendrick has resigned today due to work obligations, and shared that he had welcomed the Texas Municipal Clerks Salt Grass Chapter to the community last week. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION (a) Texas Government Code Sec. 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations: Meet with City Manager to discuss financial information received from, and offer of financial incentive to, business prospect seeking to develop property within the City limits. The Council convened into executive session at 7:21 p.m. 11. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. The Council reconvened in open session at 7:59 p.m. The Mayor said the Council gave the City Manager direction to continue negotiations and return with a full proposal. ADJOURN Without objection, the Council adjourned at 8:00 p.m. _______________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Page 3 of 3 April 12, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes