2017-11-13 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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During discussion, Council asked for an item on the December 11 council meeting agenda to receive a report on whether a permit/permits have been issued. Council also requested an item to vote on a June 1, 2018, project completion time, if permit/permits were issued within the 28-day deadline. City Manager Alexander stated he would confirm that the bid prices for demolition remain in effect so that process does not have to be re-started. Councilmember Earp made a motion to adopt the repeal ordinance with an amendment adding a 28-day delayed effective date; and if a permit has not been issued during the 28-day period, the repeal ordinance would not go into effect and the building would be subject to immediate demolition. Councilmember Zemanek seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. 8. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee — Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting held prior to the City Council meeting. (b) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board — Councilmember Ojeda Councilmember Ojeda provided a report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting held prior to the City Council meeting. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There were no additional reports. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information. Councilmember Ojeda thanked all the department heads who cooperated and facilitated with City University; she thanked all who put the employee health fair together; and she thanked Richard Mancilla, Planning Department Director, for fast-tracking permits for 621 W. Main. Councilmember Jay Martin stated there were large CIP projects approved tonight and thanked Don Pennell for the work coming up; and he also asked for an update on the Texas Parks & Wildlife Building, and its demolition. Councilmember Kristin Martin thanked all who worked on City University; she stated the Harvest Banquet was a wonderful event and the food was delicious; and she wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Kaminski also attended the Harvest Banquet and stated the food was, indeed, delicious; and she thanked staff for putting on such a successful City University. Councilmember Zemanek also thanked the City University grads; he stated he hopes we learned a lesson tonight and hopes broken processes can be fixed. He stated if we lay down a law, he hopes we adhere to it. He is very disappointed the building official was absent tonight because he wanted him to attend to answer some question, but he stated he knew he would be absent. Those staff members in those types of positions — if they can't handle the heat, we need to find someone who can; and he wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Page 4 of 6 November 13, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes