10-10-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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9. ORDINANCES (a) Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance repealing the exemption from collection of sales tax on telecommunication services under authority of Texas Tax Code Section 321.210 — M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek moved to deny adoption of the ordinance. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Engelken, Moser, Kaminski, Clausen and Martin Nays: Mayor Rigby and Councilmember Mosteit 10. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding pedestrian and vehicular safety measures on Main Street including, but not limited to, traffic signals and cross walks — Mayor Rigby Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary. Councilmember Moser commented Main Street business owners were in favor of a traffic light at 2n Street, and pedestrian safety and speeding traffic is a concern. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins discussed the Texas Tort Claims Act in addition to advising that the City has discretion as to placing a traffic light on 2n and Main Street. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if Pate Engineering conducted a study for a traffic light. Director of Planning Tim Tietjens informed that Pate Engineering conducted an initial traffic count, and a traffic light was not supported. Mr. Tietjens informed Council that the business owners on Main Street would like parking along Main Street, and the City was looking for additional parking. Councilmember Martin commented there are safety concerns regarding parking along Main Street and individuals exiting and entering their vehicles. Councilmember Moser commented parking was the number one concern on Main Street. Mayor Rigby questioned if City Council decided to place a traffic light at 2n Street, would an alternative analysis still have to be completed. Public Works Director Dave Mick informed a warrant analysis would not be completed if City Council decided to move forward with a traffic light. Councilmember Moser made a motion for staff to move forward with a traffic light at 2nd Street. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Engelken, Moser, Kaminski, Mosteit, Martin and Mayor Rigby Nays: None (b) Discussion or other action regarding Pasadena Convention Center improvements — T. Tietjens City Engineer Julian Garza presented a summary, and Tom Ramsey, with Klotz and Associates, presented a power point presentation. Page 5 of 7 September 26, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes