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(e) Public hearing to receive comments regarding a request by Burger Libre, LLC, for a <br /> variance to Section 6-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, to allow the sale of <br /> alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at Burger Libre, located at 9709 Spencer Hwy., <br /> within 300 feet of a public school; consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance <br /> authorizing a variance to Section 6-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, by allowing <br /> the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at Burger Libre, located at 9709 <br /> Spencer Hwy., within 300 feet of a public school — I. Clowes <br /> The public hearing opened at 7:16 p.m. City Planner Ian Clowes presented a summary. <br /> There being no public comments the public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m. <br /> Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve an Ordinance authorizing a variance to <br /> Section 6-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by allowing the sale of alcoholic <br /> beverages for on-premise consumption at Burger Libre, located at 9709 Spencer Hwy. <br /> Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED 6/2. <br /> Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers K. Martin, Bentley, Zemanek, <br /> Ojeda and Engelken <br /> Nays: Councilmembers Earp and J. Martin <br /> Absent: None <br /> Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2018-3728 AN <br /> ORDINANCE WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6-2 OF THE LA PORTE CODE OF <br /> ORDINANCES AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR BURGER LIBRE, LLC <br /> D/B/A BURGER LIBRE, LOCATED AT 9709 SPENCER HWY., FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF <br /> ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THREE-HUNDRED FEEF OF JAMES H. BAKER 6T" GRADE CAMPUS, <br /> A PUBLIC SCHOOL; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN <br /> MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. <br /> 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION <br /> (a) Discussion and possible action regarding appointment of two Councilmembers to a Fitness <br /> Center Committee to study and make recommendations regarding renovations of the <br /> current fitness center and/or a new fitness center— P. Fogarty <br /> City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary. <br /> Councilmember Ojeda made a motion to nominate Councilmembers Zemanek and J. Martin for the <br /> committee. Councilmember Earp seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. <br /> (b) Discussion and possible action regarding City permitting process — Councilmember Ojeda, <br /> Councilmember J. Martin, Councilmember Bentley <br /> Councilmember Ojeda presented a summary and discussion followed regarding the City's <br /> permitting process and keeping up with violators who are building without a permit. Staff needs to <br /> be more proactive rather than reactive. Councilmember Ojeda cited a location in particular that <br /> continues to work without a permit, and that the amount of work is appalling as to what's been done <br /> without a permit. <br /> There was no action taken on this item. Staff will begin working immediately on these issues. <br /> (c) Discussion and possible action regarding City sponsorships — Councilmember Ojeda, <br /> Councilmember Zemanek, Councilmember K. Martin <br /> Councilmember Ojeda presented a summary. She stated that she is not clear on where funds <br /> come from when the City is sponsoring an event, and feels that an application process would serve <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br /> October 22, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes <br />