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9. REPORTS <br />(a) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee — Councilmember Jay Martin <br />Councilmember Chuck Engelken provided a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting held <br />prior to the City Council Meeting. <br />(b) Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee — Councilmember Jay Martin <br />Councilmember Jay Martin provided a report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting held <br />prior to the City Council Meeting. <br />10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />City Manager Corby Alexander advised that Council will be receiving a report on the reason the <br />license for a foot massage business was denied as mentioned by Mr. Zhang during the public <br />comments section of the meeting. <br />11. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual <br />information or existing policies — Those present: Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Ojeda, J. Martin, <br />K. Martin, Zemanek, Bentley and Mayor Rigby. <br />Councilmember Earp congratulated Councilmember Steve Gillett on being sworn into office; former <br />Mayor J.J. Meza on his proclamation; La Porte Texans Pee Wee Football Team; and requested City <br />Manager Corby Alexander confirm if there are changes being made after decisions are made by the <br />Planning and Zoning Commission. <br />Councilmember Ojeda congratulated Councilmember Steve Gillett; advised Mr. Patel he did a great <br />job on his presentation and wished him the best. <br />Councilmember J. Martin congratulated Councilmember Steve Gillett; J.J. Meza on his <br />proclamation; wished City Secretary Patrice Fogarty well in her retirement; commented the hotel <br />item is one of the hardest items he has had to vote on and wished Mr. Patel the best. <br />Councilmember K. Martin congratulated Councilmember Steve Gillett; J.J. Meza on his <br />proclamation; and thanked the City for recognizing the La Porte Texans Pee Wee Football Team. <br />Councilmember Gillett thanked Council for the welcoming and congratulatory comments; <br />commented he is pleased to see J.J. Meza recognized; complimented the La Porte Texans Pee <br />Wee Football Team for being respectful; and wished City Secretary Patrice Fogarty the best in her <br />retirement. <br />Councilmember Zemanek thanked City Secretary Patrice Fogarty for her years of services; <br />welcomed Councilmember Steve Gillett; expressed appreciation for the City recognizing J.J. Meza; <br />congratulated the La Porte Texans Pee Wee Football Team; and provided an update on the Fitness <br />Center Subcommittee. <br />Councilmember Bentley congratulated Councilmember Steve Gillett; J.J. Meza on his proclamation; <br />and thanked the City for recognizing the La Porte Texans Pee Wee Football Team. <br />Councilmember Engelken congratulated Councilmember Steve Gillett; J.J. Meza on his <br />proclamation; wished City Secretary Patrice Fogarty well in her retirement; commented the <br />Legislature is in session and would like to have the Legislative Update provided by the City. <br />Mayor Rigby congratulated Councilmember Steve Gillett; J.J. Meza on his proclamation; wished <br />City Secretary Patrice Fogarty well in her retirement and that he appreciates her and her staff. <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />January 14, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes <br />