02-10-20 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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City Manager Corby Alexander noted an error in the write up and the ordinance, resulting in an error in the posting and the fact that Councilperson Engelken moved to postpone items 6f-h until the staff could correct the error (restated by the chair and adopted by the Council as the February 10 meeting). The Council took a five-minute recess. The motion was adopted, 8-0. g.The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2020-3778 amending the Code of Ordinances of the - 92000010, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) 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; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2020-3778 amending the Code of Ordinances of the -92000010, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) 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. \[Ian Clowes, City Planner\] Postponed until the February 10 meeting in the motion on item 6f. h.The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2020-3779 amending the Code of Ordinances of the -91000009, to allow for a Boat and RV storage facility on 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 in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2020-3779 Conditional Use Permit #19-91000009 to allow for a Boat and RV storage facility on 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 in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. \[Ian Clowes, City Planner\] Postponed until the February 10 meeting in the motion on item 6f. 7. REPORTS (a) Receive a report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting. \[Councilperson Ojeda\] Councilperson Ojeda provided a short report on the items covered in the Committee meeting. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, February 10 City Council meeting, February 10 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, February 20 City Council meeting, February 24 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, February 27 Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting, March 9 Mr. Alexander said there were no reports. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Councilpersons congratulated the employees and departments recognized at the beginning of the meeting; wished for a similarly- Soul Food Cookoff at the Jennie Riley Center on February 14; spoke on the use of social media in the upcoming general election and recent posts against Councilpersons, also urging civility; lauded the Finance rating to AA+; wished Councilperson Gillett a speedy recovery; discussed the need for planning and land use controls and reminded all of the regular Planning and Zoning Page 4 of 5 January 27, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes