2020-22-06 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance 2020-3791, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Fairmont Park West HOA for the lease of swimming pool at Fairmont Park West, from June 22, 2020, to December 31, 2020. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] Councilperson Ojeda said that she did not feel like the taxpayers of La Porte should have to pay for an HOA pool. No action was taken. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, July 13 • City Council meeting, July 13 • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, July 16 • Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, July 23 City Manager Corby Alexander said Ryan Cramer was leaving to go to graduate school at the University of Texas. Councilperson Gillett asked for a copy of the ESD budget before the meeting was held. 8. COUNCIL COMMENT Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons mused on why some are unwilling to wear masks in public and every person's right to be safe; thanked the La Porte Police Department for their service; reminded others that not all neighborhoods have pools or parks; shared that regional politicians from both major parties have asked that mask wearing not be politicized during a public health emergency; thanked Mayor Pro Tern Bentley for presiding; asked all to teach their children respect; wished everyone a Happy Father's Day; expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve; shared disappointment over how the issue of Fairmont Park West had turned out; congratulated all the year's seniors. 10. ADJOU Page 3 of 3 June 22, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes