2005-05-09 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council

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._~. City Council Regular and Workshop Meeting - May 9, 2005 Page 4 It was the consensus of Council to support the "Project Stars" program. 13. City Manager Debra Feazelle provided Mayor, Council and Staff with a report of the Legislative Update. The following legislative bills were discussed: HB 2097 nuisance - City of Austin Only (no position) HB 2236 - permitting fees - would adversely affect the City - TML has requested we send a letter to oppose. The consensus of Council was to send opposing letter. HB 2833 - takings bill- have already written letter. HB 914 - financial disclosures - TML requested we oppose - it was the consensus of Council to send opposing letter. SB 573 - zoning and vesting rights - TML requested we oppose - it was the consensus of Council to send letter opposing. New Bill- Amendment SB I Rider - takes limited Parks and Recreation money currently available and gives half of funds to Padre IslandBird Funding - consensus of Council to oppose. HB 159 - expenses for elections - can't use for education - consensus of Council to oppose HB 323, HB 2305 Annexation - Oppose HB 286 - open government training and excludes State Sentator's. - it was the consensus of Council to oppose. HB 2958 - bracketed bill for Harris County - creates rail district and allows Port of Houston to operate - It was the consensus of Council to oppose. HB 1882 - truck weight bill- back to committee - not expected to come out - staff is closely monitoring. HB 3179 - Cable vs. SBC - TML asked to oppose in current form. We originally supported. 14. Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop at 7:57 p.m. A. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins discussed rulings for overturning Planning and Zoning decisions. B. Assistant City Manager John Joerns and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins discussed the Glen Meadows Issues Mike Mosteit, Tommy Moser and other Council members will meet with the four homeowner's and bring report back to a future Council meeting. Mike Mosteit will coordinate this event. C. Director of Planning and Community Development Wayne Sabo discussed the use of City Property for a Joint Venture Drainage Project affecting the Lakes at Fairmont Greens Subdivision and Bayforest Golf Course Council directed staff to move forward. 15. Closed Workshop and reconvened Regular Meeting at 9:03 p.m. 16. Administrative Reports Ms. Feazelle read a letter from the Police Officer's Association addressing a recent anonymous letter sent regarding police department issues. Ms. Feazelle informed the Council she would place an item on a future agenda to provide Council with a report regarding a recent meeting with Commissioner Garcia's office regarding drainage issues.