2016-10-10 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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8. J0 10 11 Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a Local Government Code Chapter 380 Agreement between the City of La Porte and Ybarra Restaurants, Inc., for waiver of payment of fees for closure of street right-of-way in connection with the construction of a new EI Toro Restaurant. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance vacating, abandoning.. and closing a portion of the North 25" Street right-of-way — T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to approve an Ordinance vacating, abandoning, and closing a portion of the North 25th Street right-of-way. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2016-3656: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE NORTH 25TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNER, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding a matrix for Request for Proposals for collection services of delinquent ad valorem taxes — M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary. Councilmember Earp made a motion approve the matrix for evaluation of proposals for future Request for Proposals and directed Staff to bring the matrix back for review and approval. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. REPORTS (a) Receive presentation for Procurement Methods — C. Daeumer Purchasing Manager Cherell Daeumer presented a summary. Mayor Rigby asked if quotes from City departments for $2,000-$24,999 are reviewed by the Purchasing Department. Ms. Daeumer responded, yes; she advised there is a quote form used by departments, and the forms are then reviewed by the Purchasing Department. There were no additional questions from City Council. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There were no additional comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information. There were no comments from Councilmembers K. Martin; Kaminski; Engelken and Earp. Councilmember Clausen commented the meeting was good: Councilmember J. Martin thanked Purchasing Manager Cherell Daeumer for her presentation and commented he attended the Texas Municipal League Conference last week, and he enjoyed the opportunity; Councilmember Zemanek wished Mike Fogarty, husband of City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, a speedy recovery from his recent surgeries; Councilmember Leonard congratulated EI Toro Mexican Restaurant; and Mayor Rigby commented he attended La Porte Independent School District's 100th Anniversary Celebration and Page 3 of 4 Oct. 10, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes