2014-02-24 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Moser asked Chief of Police Adcox to explain the difference between racial profiling and a good police officer. Mr. Adcox responded he believes it is a police officer performing their duties in a non -biased manner and not targeting someone because of their race, ethnicity, sexual preference, or any other thing of difference in human beings. (b) Receive 2013 City of La Porte Police Department Annual Crime and Activity Report -- K. Adcox Chief of Police Ken Adcox provided the 2013 City of La Porte Police Department Annual Crime and Activity Report and provided a PowerPoint Presentation. Councilmember Moser requested a breakdown of where drugs are being found in a district — i.e. whether in apartment complexes or residences and a list of self -initiated calls with the time of calls. (c) Receive Delinquent Tax Report — T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided the Delinquent Tax Report. There were no questions. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive report from City Manager • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, February 27, 2014 • City Council Meeting, Monday, March 10, 2014 City Manager Corby Alexander advised three homes were sold on the Northside via the Harris County Home Program; he showed two videos for commercials to be aired next week through March 1 S"', highlighting spring events in La Porte and sent kudos to Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Jaree Hefner for her work on the videos. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies — Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Martin congratulated Chief Adcox and the Police Department on the report and City Manager Corby Alexander, Assistant City Manager Traci Leach and Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Jaree Hefner on the two videos viewed by Council; Councilmember Moser commented on the Food Drive held the past weekend with over 200 people who were distributed food; Councilmember Kaminski thanked Chief Adcox for the reports, Jaree Hefner for her work on the videos, and commented the Food Drive had a great turnout; Councilmember Zemanek recognized and congratulated Councilmember Kaminski for being a finalist for Public Official of the Year and wished her the best for winning the award at the luncheon to be held on March 7th; Councilmember Engelken congratulated the Police Department and Jaree Hefner for her work on the videos; Councilmember Mosteit reminded everyone of the Lomax Park Dedication this coming Saturday and Mayor Rigby commented the ribbon cutting for Farrington Road was attended by Council and sent kudos and appreciation to Hams County for their contributions. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following: Texas Government Code, Section 561.074 — Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary and Corby Alexander, City Manager. Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 — For the purpose of deliberation the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: Former Texas Parks and Wildlife Building. Page 3 of 4 February 24, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes