2021-09-08 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Councilperson Engelken moved to approve the following appointments and reappointments to various boards, committees, and commissions; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 9-0. Fire Code Review Board La Porte Development Corporation Paul Vige for At-Large B position Chuck Engelken La Porte Area Water Authority La Porte Redevelopment Authority Cambria Beasley Kristin Lee — Harris County appointee to Stephen Barr the TIRZ Doug Martin b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Proposed Budget. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] Without objection,the Mayor confirmed the Council would plan to conclude tonight at 9 p.m.Without objection, the Mayor suspended the rules for time limits for this item. Councilperson Engelken moved to agree to all the items discussed tonight in the presentation on the proposed budget for the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2021-2022; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. Councilperson Garza moved to amend the motion by striking the new city hall from the budget; the motion was not seconded and was not considered. Councilperson Garza moved amend the motion to remove the community fencing project from the budget; the motion did not receive a second and was not considered. Councilperson Garza moved amend the motion by providing that the City establish a minimum wage of$12/hour; the motion did not receive a second and was not considered. Councilperson Garza moved amend the motion by funding the requested vehicle replacements requested, but adding direction that City departments seek to postpone any of the replacements for one year; the motion did not receive a second and was not considered. Councilperson Garza moved amend the motion by removing $100,000 from the budget for the Comprehensive Plan updated; the motion did not receive a second and was not considered. Councilperson Garza moved amend the motion by adding that the Council commit to accept the effective tax rate; the motion was ruled out of order and was withdrawn. The main motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Garza voting against. 8. REPORTS a. Receive report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Mayor Pro Tern Martin] Mayor Pro Tern Martin reported the Committee met and received project updates. He noted the next meeting would be September 13, 2021. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, August 19 • La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, August 23 • City Council meeting, August 23 • Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting, August 26 Mr. Weeks, Assistant City Manager, said there was no report. Page 2 of 3 August 9, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes