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The public hearing closed at 7:14 p.m. <br /> Councilmember Leonard made a motion to deny the Planning and Zoning Commission's <br /> recommendation. Councilmember K. Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED UNAIMOUSLY 8/0. <br /> Councilmember Engelken was absent. <br /> 8. AUTHORIZATIONS <br /> (a) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution in support of application and <br /> development of Lafayette Park Apartment (an age-restricted (55+) multi-family facility) to be <br /> located on Underwood Rd., north of Fairmont Pkwy, and south of Caniff Rd. —J. Weeks <br /> Assistant City Manager Jason Weeks presented a summary. <br /> Councilmember Earp made a motion to deny adopting a Resolution in support of an application <br /> and development of Lafayette Park Apartment (an age-restricted (55+) multi-family facility) to be <br /> located on Underwood Rd., north of Fairmont Pkwy, and south of Caniff Rd.. Councilmember <br /> Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED UNAIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Engelken was <br /> absent. <br /> (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance ordering a special election on <br /> May 5, 2018, on proposed amendments to the La Porte, Texas, Home Rule City Charter — <br /> P. Fogarty <br /> City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary. <br /> Councilmember Earp made a motion to approve an Ordinance ordering a special election on <br /> May 5, 2018, on proposed amendment to the La Porte Home Rule City Charter Item CC and <br /> remove proposed amendments AA and BB. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION <br /> PASSED UNAIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Engelken was absent. <br /> (c) Consider approval or other action appointing a member to fill a vacancy on the Board of the <br /> La Porte Area Water Authority— P. Fogarty <br /> City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary. <br /> Councilmember Ojeda made a motion to nominate Stephanie Bellew to the La Porte Area Water <br /> Authority. Councilmember Jay Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED UNAIMOUSLY 8/0. <br /> Councilmember Engelken was absent. <br /> 9. REPORTS <br /> (a) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board —Councilmember Ojeda <br /> Councilmember Ojeda provided a report from the La Porte Development Corporation Board <br /> meeting held prior to the City Council meeting. <br /> (a) Receive report from Council Subcommittee on Evaluation Forms — Councilmember <br /> Engelken <br /> Councilmember K. Martin provided a report from the Council Subcommittee on Evaluation Forms <br /> meeting held on February 5, 2018. <br /> 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br /> City Manager Corby Alexander encouraged everyone to attend the Open House on Sunday, <br /> February 25, at 2:00 p.m., of the historic La Porte Colored School House, which he also referred to <br /> as the African American School. <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br /> February 12, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes <br />