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Engelken questioned is the City assuring sidewalks are handicap accessible at intersections? Mr. <br />McPhail responded this year the sidewalks will be re-leveled, and next year there will be work for <br />total replacement that may require some wheel chair ramps. Mr. McPhail also advised Council <br />chose not to fund the wheel chair ramp project the previous year. <br />(c) <br />Receive Dust FreeSurface Report – T. Tietjens <br />Senior Engineer Julian Garza provided a dust free surface report.Councilmember Martin asked if a <br />proposed ordinance passes, wouldexisting businesses which are creating problems no longer <br />receive a citation? Mr. Garza responded no, not with the proposed ordinance; but it can be <br />addressed through a nuisance ordinance. Councilmember Martin asked what a chip seal surface <br />is. Mr. Garza advised a chip seal surface consistsof tar and gravel; and one is coated rock and the <br />other is uncoated rock. <br />Councilmember Zemanek questioned if Council adopted theordinance, would there be any <br />pre-existing non-conforming grandfathered properties not impacted by the ordinance. Mr. Garza <br />advised staff can address these and not allow if it is Council’s desire. <br />11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />(a) <br />Receive report from City Manager <br />La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 <br />La Porte Redevelopment Authority/La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 <br />Meeting, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 <br />City Manager Corby Alexander reportedthere are plans for a Food Distribution at the Jennie Riley <br />Community Center on July 27, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. <br />12.COUNCIL COMMENTS <br />regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognitionof community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual <br />information or existing policies– Councilmember Kaminski,Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, <br />Clausen, Martin, Moser and Mayor Rigby. <br />Councilmembers Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser and Kaminski congratulated George <br />th <br />Watkins for receiving a proclamation and thanked him for the annual July 4parades and his <br />contributions to the City. Mayor Rigby expressed appreciation to Mr. Watkins, as well,andthank <br />him for his efforts in the City. <br />13. EXECUTIVE SESSION <br />The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need <br />arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government <br />Code.There was no Executive Session. <br />14. RECONVENE <br />into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive <br />session. There was no Executive Session. <br />15. ADJOURN <br />There being no further business, Councilmember Engelkenmoved to adjourn the meeting at <br />MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. <br />7:51 p.m. Councilmember Leonardseconded. <br />_______________________________ <br />Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary <br />Passed and approved on August 12, 2013. <br />________________________________ <br />Mayor Louis R. Rigby <br />55 <br />Page of <br />July 22, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />