2014-02-10 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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(c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance accepting and adopting amended TIRZ No. 1 Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan — S. Livingston (Postponed at the October 28, 2013; December 9, 2013, and January 27, 2014, meetings until February 10, 2014, meeting.) Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. Councilmember Clausen moved to approve Ordinance 2014-3509 accepting and adopting amended TIRZ No. 1 Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Clausen, Kaminski, Mosteit, Martin and Leonard Nays: Councilmember Zemanek Absent: Councilmember Moser (d) Consider approval or other action regarding Bid# 14011 for Generators and Switchgear in the amount of $1,396,407.00 to C.F. McDonald — D. Mick Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary. Councilmember Martin questioned if there is a resale value for the generator at city hall. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded there may be some salvage value through the auction process. Councilmember Zemanek moved to approve award Bid # 14011 for Generators and Switchgear in the amount of $1,396,407.00 to C.F. McDonald. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Clausen, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Martin and Leonard Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Moser 8. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve an update to the Future Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte to change future land use classification for tract located northwest of Sens Road and Spencer Highway from commercial to low -density residential — T. Tietjens (Postponed at the October 28, 2013; December 9, 2013, and January 27, 2014, meetings until February 10, 2014, meeting.) The public hearing was opened at 6:54 p.m. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary. Rick Helton, Spencer Landing Homeowners' Association Vice President, 345 Josh Way, addressed Council in opposition to the homes being built by Beazer Homes Texas, LP. Mr. Helton commented on a letter from Beazer Homes dated November 19, 2013, and advised the letter contained sales projections with inaccurate information regarding Spencer Landing subdivision. There were only 139 homes counted, and 73 homes were ignored. Mr. Helton commented he feels none of the Beazer Homes projections can be trusted. Mr. Helton advised Spencer Landing Homeowners' Association is not opposed to residential development, just this plan. David Janda, 3601 East Desert Dr., addressed Council in opposition to rezoning of the property. Page 4 of 8 February 10, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes