2005-04-25 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Worshop Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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City Council Regular and Workshop Meeting - April 25, 2005 Page 5 Director of Planning and Community Development Wayne Sabo Wayne Sabo presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: ORDINANCE 1501-IIII AND #R05-003- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONL Y REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL REQUESTED BY THE CHEM COAST, INC. LOCATED AT 11820 NORTH H STREET, NEAR SENS ROAD, HEREIN DESCRIBED; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made bv Councilmember Engelken made a motion to table the item until additional legal research can be completed. Second by Councilmember Mosteit. The motion carried. Ayes: Porter, Ebow, Beasley, Engelken, Moser, Mosteit, Clausen, Griffiths and Rigby Nays: None Abstain: None 16. Council to consider authorizing the renewal of the BFI Contract, or decline renewal and begin preparation to bid the contract. Motion was made by Councilmember Beaslev to begin preparations to bid the contract. Second by Councilmember Griffiths. The motion carried. Ayes: Porter, Ebow, Beasley, Engelken, Moser, Mosteit, Clausen and Griffiths Nays: Rigby Abstain: None 17. City Manager Debra Feazelle provided Mayor, Council and Staff with a report of the Legislative Update. The following legislative bills were discussed: HB 2833 regarding land use and companion bill 1647. Ms. Feazelle noted TML is seeking our assistance with this bill. Assistant City Manager John Joerns provided Council with an overview of the negative impact on the City if bills were approved. He further stated TML is requesting the City oppose the bills. It was the consensus of Council to send a letter opposing the bills. City Manager Debra Feazelle informed Council she was not seeking direction on SB 1198, 1199, HB 1894 and 1198 at this time, but wanted to answer any questions Council might have regarding these bills. HB 2039 Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins this bill codifies laws that are already in place. He further noted he thought this bill had already passed. HB 2958 - Addresses special districts. No action needed at this time, staff researching HB 1822 - Ms. Feazelle advised staff continues to work on alternatives and is currently waiting on recommendations from the Police Department. In addition, she further noted she will continue working with Exel. She will keep council informed. HB 1006 Revenue caps are on the floor tomorrow. We sent a letter opposing this bill.