12-09-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Ian Clowes gave a brief presentation on items 6(b) and 6 (c). Dean Lawther, a builder, spoke in support of the ordinance, noting the issues concerning the feasibility of residential property at this location. Ryan Sweezy, the developer, spoke in support of the ordinance, believing it to be ideal for the development of the boat and RV storage he has planned. Chuck Rosa spoke in support of the ordinance, recounting his memory of the Planning and Zoning Commission proceedings. Philip Hoot spoke in opposition to the ordinance, based on concerns about drainage and the rarity of R2 property in the city. Brad Carpenter spoke in support of the ordinance and the proposed business and potential tax revenue. John Blakemore spoke in opposition to the ordinance as a representative of the adjacent HOA, which has concerns over noise and diesel fumes. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Councilperson Engelken moved that application for a change to the Future Land Use Map at the 3400 Block of Canada Road, and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision; the motion was adopted, 9-0. (c) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3767 amending the Code of Ordinances of the -92000006, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to General Commercial (GC) for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Rd. and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Dawson Subdivision; followed by discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2019-3767 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of ting Zone Change #19-92000006, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to General Commercial (GC) for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Road and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Dawson Subdivision. \[Ian Clowes, City Planner\] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. No comments were offered. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Councilperson Engelken moved that application for zone change for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Road, and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision; the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Martin voting against the motion. 5.STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt a City sponsorship policy. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\] Councilperson Earp moved to adopt a City sponsorship policy with an amendment to strike $5,000 and insert $1,000 in the final bullet under Section II. Policy. Councilperson Garza moved to amend by striking the second sentence of the sixth bullet point under Section II. Policy, reading If the City is being asked to participate more than $10,000, the application must be in by February 15th before the budget year in which the opportunity takes place.; the amendment was adopted, 7-2, Councilpersons Earp and Engelken voting against. Councilperson Garza moved to amend the amended main motion by striking $1,000 and insert $1,500. The motion was not seconded and was not considered by the Council. The main motion as originally amended \[$1,000 and removal of sentence in sixth bullet\] was adopted, 9-0. (b) Presentation and discussion on adoption of Ordinance 2019-3758, to amend the Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy. \[Mayor Louis Rigby\] Without objection, the item was pulled from consideration by the Council by the Mayor. (c)Presentation and discussion from the Warehouse Committee. \[Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director\] Page 3 of 5 November 11, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes