2013-01-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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6 maximum transport truck haul weights on roadways within the City of La Porte, including a heavy haul corridor. Mr. Stewart commented the Port of Houston is doing a fine job handling heavy truck transports; Texas Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety continue to oppose any legislation that may increase transport truck haul weights; and County Commissioner Jack Morman is on record opposing any increase to weight limits in his jurisdiction due to safety concerns and the budget deficit the County is experiencing. Mr. Stewart reiterated he is in opposition of any legislation increasing the maximum transport truck haul weights on roadways in the City of La Porte, including a heavy haul corridor. Chuck Rosa, 812 S. Virginia — Mr. Rosa addressed Council with compliments to the La Porte Fire Department for a fire battled near his residence. Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze — Mr. Hoot addressed Council regarding City Staff/City Administration with the question of "whose staff are they?" regarding the organization of staff. Amanda Briley 3011 Falk Ct., — Ms. Briley addressed Council regarding the unsanitary living conditions at Wind Sail Apartments; the lack of attention from the landlord of the property; and her experiences living at the complex as a past tenant. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of regular City Council meeting held on December 10, 2012 — P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County, Texas for furnishing, installing and maintenance of traffic signal preemption equipment — R. Nolen (c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the State of Texas acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for furnishing, installing and maintenance of traffic signal preemption equipment — R. Nolen (d) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 13007 for two excavators— D. Mick (e) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for the purchase of one TYMCO Model 600 Regenerative Air Sweeper — D. Mick (f) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance vacating, abandoning, and closing the alley in Block 436, Town of La Porte and authorizing the execution and delivery of a deed to the adjoining landowner — T. Tietjens (g) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution adopting Local Fair Housing Policies and Practices — T. Tietjens (h) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution adopting a Fair Housing Complaint Procedure — T. Tietjens (i) Consider approval or other action regarding a Change Order to the contractor Purchase Order for Lifeguarding Services — S. Barr Page 2 of 7 January 14, 2013, City Council Meeting Minutes