2021-24-05 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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b. Adopt Ordinance 2021-3829 amending Chapter 38 "Fire Prevention and Protection" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, by adopting regulations mandating Installation of key access boxes at certain commercial and residential facilities to expedite fire department ingress during an emergency. [Carl Holley, Fire Chief] (the result being the same as no motion being made at all; the member could urge a motion were made) There were no further motions made or considered. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to amend the City Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] item was handled after items were pulled from the Consent Agenda but before any of them were considered.] an ordinance to be adopted, the ordinance will be placed for the June 14, 2021, d. Presentation and discussion concerning the possibility of amending the City Council Rules of Procedure to change deadline for posting of City Council agendas to allow for publication in the Bay Area Observer. [Councilpersons Bentley and Lunsford and Mayor Pro Tom Engelken] Presentation and discussion concerning the possibility of adopting changes to the City's website to Increase ease of use. [Councilpersons Bentley and Lunsford and Mayor Pro Tern Engelken] No motion was made and no action was taken. 7. REPORTS a. Receive report on the LaPorte Development Corporation Board meeting. [Councilperson Chuck Engelken] Councilperson Engelken said three of the four items had been handled and had no further report. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, May 27 • Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, June 14 • City Council meeting, June 14 • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, June 17 • Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting, June 24 • City Council meeting, June 28 Mr. Alexander said there were no reports. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS 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. Councllmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons spoke in support of transparency and on legality of Council action; reminded that remote participation has been available for City Council meetings during COVID-19; noted that improper activity would be addressed by the Page 4 of 5 May 24, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes