1996-03-18 Special Called Regular Meeting

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~ ~ Minutes Special Called Regular Meeting La Porte City Council March 18, 1996, Page 2 Mr. Gene Sanchez, 9750 Barmont, La Porte, Texas, addressed Council regarding the La Porte Girls Softball Association. Mr. Sanchez asked that board members of the Association be acknowledged. Several board members stood to acknowledge their support of Mr. Sanchez's request, but were not introduced. Mr. Sanchez requested the postponement of the building of a fence by the La Porte Rodeo Association at Lomax Park, (Northwest Park Grounds). Mr. Sanchez stated, "La Porte Girls Softball Association feels there was inadequate time for the input from La Porte Girls Softball Association on the planning of the fence and the fence boundaries. As of this date the Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr and City Manager Robert T. Herrera are aware of the issues. La Porte Girls Softball Association is willing to work with the Rodeo Association and the City Parks and Recreation to resolve these issues. A letter on behalf of LPGSA on the position of the "fence" being built will be submitted for public record upon completion." Mr. Sanchez thanked Council for their time and cooperation. 5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TRANSFERS OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHIBE WITB PRIME CABLE OF FORT BEND, LIMITED PARTNERS; GRANT EBTENSION OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT IINTIL DECEMBER 31, 1996 (Ord. 96-2095) - R. Askins City Attorney Knox Askins addressed Council regarding the request. Mr. Askins reported that Prime Cable, the present holder of the cable franchise for the City of La Porte, has been in negotiations with TCI Communications, which is one of the largest cable television operators in the United States, for the sale of their franchise and transfer of that agreement to TCI. Prime Cable has requested the ordinance which is before Council tonight. This ordinance will give City Council approval to the transfer of the cable franchise to TCI or one of its subsidiaries. The second thing this ordinance does is to extend the present extension granted Prime Cable, which expires on June 30, 1996, to December 31, 1996. TCI and their officials will negotiate directly with the City for the new franchise document. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. 96-2095 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TRANSFERS OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE WITH PRIME CABLE OF FORT BEND, L. P.; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.