2018-04-23 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Nays: None Absent: None 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding report on dangerous/substandard residential building located at 9906 Rocky Hollow— M. Kirkwood Deputy Building Official Mike Kirkwood presented a summary and requested Council authorize a public hearing date for this property on June 11, 2018. Councilmember Leonard made a motion to authorize a public hearing date for June 11, 2018. Councilmember Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED UNAIMOUSLY 9/0. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Ojeda, Zemanek, Kaminski, Earp, J. Martin, and K. Martin Nays: None Absent: None (b) Discussion and possible action regarding the five-year update to the City of La Porte Comprehensive Plan 2030— I. Clowes City Planner Ian Clowes presented a summary and introduced consultants from Kendig Keast who gave a brief presentation on the La Porte Comprehensive Plan 2030. Mr. Clowes will proceed with public hearings for the Planning and Zoning Commission and then to be brought to Council. (c) Discussion and possible action regarding an agreement between the City of La Porte and La Porte Independent School District for an additional Sergeant position at school campus and an Ordinance adding Sergeant and Patrolman civil service classification positions to La Porte Police Department— K. Adcox Police Chief Ken Adcox presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek asked Chief Adcox whether La Porte ISD is paying for maintenance and operational expenses for the vehicle, and stated the contract doesn't state that, but will need to be amended. He also stated another thing not mentioned in the contract is insurance. He asked if the officer has an accident, who covers the repair or replacement of the vehicle. Councilmember Zemanek stated he spoke to City Manager Corby Alexander prior to the meeting regarding his concerns. Chief Adcox stated he will speak to the Superintendent regarding making the changes to the contract to reflect Councilmember Zemanek's concerns. Chief Adcox asked Council to approve the contract before the May 1, 2018, deadline; the contract will be brought back, along with the budget amendment. Councilmember Engelken asked what type of citations or arrest records the Police Department has had at La Porte High School; he feels that the administration should have some safety training for their faculty. Chief Adcox addressed Councilmember Engelken's question; Chief Adcox also stated that the School Resource Officers work for the Police Department; the school district doesn't tell the Police Officers what to do if it involves law enforcement. Mayor Rigby asked Chief Adcox that per the agreement, whomever is selected is under the PD's care and control and will follow all departmental policies and civil service requirements; but if the school district says they do not want a particular School Resource Officer, does the school district make that call? Chief Adcox response it is our call since they are contracting the service with the Police Department. I would listen to their concern; and if it is a legitimate reason, I will make the change. Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to approve an agreement between the City of La Porte and La Porte Independent School District for an additional Sergeant position at a school campus and approved an Ordinance adding Sergeant and Patrolman civil service classification positions to La Porte Police Department. Councilmember Earp seconded. MOTION PASSED UNAIMOUSLY 9/0. Page 3 of 5 April 23, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes