REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF GROUP CARE FACILITIES; ESTABLISHING AN
<br />ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE, CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
<br />CLAUSE, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON
<br />VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND
<br />UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS;
<br />PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
<br />DATE.
<br />Councilmember Leonard moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
<br />Commission to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 106, “Zoning,” of the Code of Ordinances
<br />of the City of La Porte by enacting regulations pertaining to the operation of group care facilities
<br />(a/k/a group homes, community homes, residential personal care homes, living centers and
<br />MOTIONPASSED.
<br />assisted living centers). Councilmember Mosteitseconded.
<br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski, Mosteit,
<br />Engelken, Leonard, Moser, Martin and Clausen
<br /> Nays: None
<br />
<br /> Absent:None
<br />9.STAFF REPORTS
<br />(a)
<br />Receive Drainage Report – J. Garza
<br />Senior Engineer Julian Garza stated there is nothing to add to the submitted to the Drainage
<br />Report.
<br />(b)
<br />Receive Report of Fiscal Affairs Committee – Councilmember Engelken
<br />Councilmember Engelken provided a report oftheFiscal Affairsmeetingwhich was held prior to the
<br />start of the Council meeting.
<br />10.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
<br />(a)
<br />Wrecker Committee Meeting, Tuesday, March 27, 2012
<br />(b)
<br />Northside Neighborhood Plan Update Meeting, Thursday, March 29, 2012
<br />(c)
<br />Good Friday – City Offices Closed, Friday, April 6, 2012
<br />(d)
<br />La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, April 9, 2012
<br />(e)
<br />City Council Meeting, Monday, April 9, 2012
<br />(f)
<br />City Council Budget Retreat, Saturday, April 14, 2012
<br />(g)
<br />City Council Meeting, April 23, 2012
<br />Interim City Manager Steve Gillettreminded Council of the “State of Cities” address Wednesday,
<br />th
<br />March 28at 12:00 p.m.
<br />11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
<br />regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
<br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
<br />information or existing policies– Councilmembers Zemanek,Kaminski, Mosteit, Engelken, Leonard,
<br />Moser, Martin, Clausenand Mayor Rigby.
<br />Councilmember Clausen encouraged everyone to support the Red Suspenders and the shrimp boil.
<br />Councilmember Kaminski commented she attended a very well attended,great play presented by
<br />the La Porte senior citizens.Councilmember Engelken wished everyone a Happy Easter,
<br />congratulated re-elected Mayor Rigbyand CouncilmemberLeonard.Councilmember Mosteit
<br />reminded everyone of the upcoming La Porte Live Stock Show and Rodeo Association’sannual
<br />cook off.
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