2019-11-11 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Carpenter spoke in support of the ordinance and the proposed business and potential tax revenue. John Blakemore spoke in opposition to the ordinance as a representative of the adjacent HOA, which has concerns over noise and diesel fumes. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Councilperson Engelken moved that the Council uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of the application for a change to the Future Land Use Map at the 3400 Block of Canada Road, and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision; the motion was adopted, 9-0. (c) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3767 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change#19-92000006, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to General Commercial (GC)for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Rd. and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Dawson Subdivision; followed by discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2019-3767 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #19-92000006, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to General Commercial (GC) for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Road and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Dawson Subdivision. [Ian Clowes, City Planner] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. No comments were offered. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Councilperson Engelken moved that the Council uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of the application for zone change for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Road, and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision; the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Martin voting against the motion. 5. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt a City sponsorship policy. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] Councilperson Earp moved to adopt a City sponsorship policy with an amendment to strike $5,000 and insert $1,000 in the final bullet under Section II. Policy. Councilperson Garza moved to amend by striking the second sentence of the sixth bullet point under Section II. Policy, reading If the City is being asked to participate more than$10,000, the application must be in by February 15th before the budget year in which the opportunity takes place.; the amendment was adopted, 7-2, Councilpersons Earp and Engelken voting against. Councilperson Garza moved to amend the amended main motion by striking $1,000 and insert $1,500. The motion was not seconded and was not considered by the Council. The main motion as originally amended [$1,000 and removal of sentence in sixth bullet!was adopted, 9-0. (b) Presentation and discussion on adoption of Ordinance 2019-3758, to amend the Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy. [Mayor Louis Rigby] Without objection, the item was pulled from consideration by the Council by the Mayor. (c) Presentation and discussion from the Warehouse Committee. [Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director] Planning and Development Director Teresa Evans provided information on the Committee's work. Councilperson Bentley moved that the Council request the Planning & Zoning Commission consider and provide recommendations for proposed amendments to Chapter 106-Zoning; the motion was adopted 9-0. 6. REPORTS (a) Receive a report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin] Councilperson Martin reported on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, relaying that Harris County Flood Control District was expected but did not attend. He said the Committee approved moving ahead with the top three priority projects instead of continuing to wait indefinitely on grant funding. Additionally, he announced the Committee will next meet on December 9. (b) Receive a report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. [Councilperson Engelken Page 3 of 4 November 11, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes