2021-08-03 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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coverings during City Council meetings until such time that the City Council deems it appropriate to rescind the requirement. [Mayor Rigby] Approve proposed changes to the City of La Porte Polices/Procedures Manual regarding the use of facial coverings for individuals in City buildings and facilities. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve consent agenda the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley the motion was adopted, 8-0. 5. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2021-36 in support of H.B. 1079, to require the Battleship Texas to be returned to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site after restoration. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to adopt Resolution 2021-36 in support of H.B. 1079, to require the Battleship Texas to be returned to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site after restoration the motion was seconded by Councilperson Oleda the motion was adopted, 8-0. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a $10,000.00 sponsorship to San Jacinto Museum of History. [Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager] Councilperson Oieda moved to postpone the item until the Museum is able to consider and respond to her suggestion that free admission for La Porte residents be provided for a $10 000.00 sponsorship to San Jacinto Museum of History the motion was seconded by Councilperson Martin; the motion was adopted 5-3 Mayor Rigby and Councilpersons McCaulley and Kendrick voting against. c. Provide administrative staff direction on how to proceed with an agreement with the Association of Bayport Companies for area located within the Bayport Industrial District for the City of La Porte EMS to provide EMS coverage for the period from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023. [Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager The Mayor noted the City Manager had asked the item be pulled from consideration at the request of three Councilpersons. d. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding City aesthetic enhancements for overpass structures at Fairmont Parkway and Wharton Weems. [Ray Mayo, Director] Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works, provided information received late today. Councilperson Martin moved to approve Option 2C regarding City aesthetic enhancements for overpass structures at Fairmont Parkway and Wharton Weems at a cost of $84 000 with a 10% contingency, for a total of $92 400� the motion was seconded by Councilperson McCaulley the motion was adopted, 6-2, Councilpersons Bentley and Kendrick voting against. e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to appoint election day polling location judges and alternate judges for the May 1, 2021, General and Special Elections and to define the number of clerk appointments permitted to be made by each presiding judge. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to appoint election day polling location judges and alternate judges for the May 1 2021 General and Special Elections and to define the number of clerk appointments permitted to be made by each presiding judge to be capped at 6; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley the motion was adopted, 8-0. Page 2 of 4 March 8, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes