2021-13-9 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2021-3834 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #21-92000001, a change from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential (R- 2) for a 2.1-acre tract of land located at the northwest corner of E. Main St. and S. Utah St. and legally described as Lots 1-27, Block 184, Town of La Porte. [Ian Clowes, City Planner] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Raj Shafaii spoke in clarification of Councilperson Garza's comments. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Councilperson McCaullev moved to adopt Ordinance 2021-3834 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #21-92000001, a change from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) for a 2.1-acre tract of land located at the northwest corner of E. Main St. and S. Utah St. and legally described as Lots 1-27, Block 184, Town of La Porte: the motion was seconded by Councilperson McLarrin. The motion was adopted, 5-4. Councilpersons Garza, Lunsford, Bentley, and Williams voting against. c. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding their consideration of the proposed City of La Porte, Texas budget for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2021-3843, approving the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Wyatt Smith asked questions about the City. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Martin previously signed a conflict of interest affidavit and did not participate in the vote taken on the line item for the Chamber of Commerce funding. Councilperson McCaullev moved to adopt the line item for the Chamber of Commerce funding: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. The motion was adopted. 8-0. Councilperson McCaulley moved to adopt Ordinance 2021-3843, approving the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. The motion was adopted. 8-1. Councilperson Garza voting against, taken as a roll call vote. 7. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding vote ratifying increase of revenue from property tax reflected in the La Porte 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Councilperson Garza stepped away from the meeting and did not vote on the item. Councilperson Engelken moved to ratify the increase of revenue from property tax reflected in the La Porte 2021- 2022 Fiscal Year Budget: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. The motion was adopted. 8-0. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2021-54, accepting the 2021 Harris County Appraisal District certified appraisal roll for property situated within the City of La Porte. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Councilperson Garza stepped away from the meeting and did not vote on the item. Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt Resolution 2021-54, accepting the 2021 Harris County Appraisal District certified appraisal roll for property situated within the City of La Porte: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. The motion was adopted, 8-0. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the City's proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.71 for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Councilperson Garza stepped away from the meeting and did not vote on the item. Councilperson Engelken moved to approve the City's proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.71 for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. The motion was adopted, 8-0. taken as a roll call vote. Page 3 of 5 September 13, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes