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<br />Minutes of Regular Meeting, Emergency Meeting and Public Hearing September 22, 2008 Page 4 <br /> <br />HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR ADDITIONAL 41 UNITS TO EXISTING SENIOR <br />CITIZEN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LOCATED AS 8727 FAIRMONT PARKWAY, <br />WITHIN THE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN <br />FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE <br />OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; <br /> <br />Mayor noted Councilmember Engelken was in support of the project. <br />Motion was made by Councilmember Clausen to approve Ordinance1501-J6 as <br />presented by Mr. Tietiens. Councilmember Black seconded the motion. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Ayes: Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Black, Malone, Ebow and Porter. <br />Nays: None <br />Abstain: None <br />Absent: Engelken <br /> <br />*An Emergency Meeting item was discussed at 7:05 p.m. A report was received on <br />Hurricane IKE recovery efforts. <br /> <br />Gabe Vasquez of Judge Emmett's Office and FEMA Program Specialist Donna Weisey <br />explained procedures and requirements in order to receive Federal Assistance in the <br />aftermath of Hurricane "IKEn. They encouraged citizens to register with FEMA no matter <br />how small the damage to their property was. They explained that they must follow the <br />codes and meet local building requirements. They are in the process of setting up a <br />Disaster Recovery Center in La Porte, but the closest one at this time is at Ellington Field. <br />In addition they are currently working on plans for a temporary housing task force. They <br />brought several informational sheets including brochures on the Blue Roof Program. <br /> <br />City Manager Ron Bottoms asked if citizens who were tearing damaged materials from <br />their home would be covered by reimbursements. The representative said he would get <br />back to him with an answer. <br /> <br />Council adjourned the Emergency Meeting and resumed the Regular Meeting and <br />Public Hearing Meeting at 7:33 p.m. <br /> <br />9. Public Hearing - Council to consider recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission <br />to approve Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) Request #SCU08-006 for off-site <br />parking for NAPA auto parts store located at 518 W. Main Street - (Ord. 1501-K6) - T. <br />Tietjens <br /> <br />Open Public Hearing - Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. <br /> <br />City Planner Masood Malik provided staff overview. <br /> <br />Public comments: <br />