2019-04-22 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Engelken moved that the City move forward with the 20% increase for EMS effective June 1, 2019; the motion was adopted, 9-0. Councilmember Zemanek moved to provide for a June 1, 2019, 25% increase for the Fire Department. Councilmember Earp moved to amend the motion by striking 25% and inserting 20%. Without objection, the amendment was withdrawn. The motion was adopted, 7-2, Councilmembers Gillett and J. Martin voting against. (b) Presentation and discussion on a draft resolution to establish a policy addressing the placement of campaign signs on City property. [Councilmembers K. Martin, Gillett, and Ojeda] The Mayor asked the City Manager to bring back another proposal including enforcement. Councilmember Gillett requested staff and the City Attorney also do research into creative solutions to permit social activities to place signs. 7. REPORTS (a) Receive a report on the La Porte Development Board Meeting. [Councilmember Ojeda] Councilmember Nancy Ojeda reported on the La Porte Development Board meeting held at 5 p.m., saying the Board had approved a $21,505 façade enhancement grant for Coastal Extermination and denied a façade enhancement grant to Texas Snowbirds Daiquiris and Grill. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • City Council Meeting, Monday, May 13, 2019 • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 16, 2019 •Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, May 23, 2019 City Manager Corby Alexander said the draft IDAs have reached businesses and were being well received, noting their first meetings with the City would be April 29. He said he has spoken with the president of the Fairmont Park West HOA and would meet with him and return with feedback. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Councilmembers praised those acknowledged during the recognition portion of the meeting, discussed enjoying a number of local events including the Civic Club's Spaghetti Dinner and the Easter Sunrise Service, remembered and praised former Mayor J. J. Meza, congratulated Ray Nolen and Donald Ladd on their departments' increases, thanked all who gave public comments, encouraged annual compensation studies, urged all to attend the Sylvan Beach Festival, and thanked and congratulated Councilmember Kristin Martin on her ears of service. ADJ• '� —Without objec - or Rigby adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m. e o -4%1ti•dwar7City1 . Page 2 of 2 April 22, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes