03-27-17 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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District (R-2) to General Commercial District (GC); consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance to approve zone change request #16-92000007, to change the zoning classification of a 6.69-acre tract located on Fairmont Pkwy., between Brookwood Dr. and Canada Rd., described as Tract 19C, Abstract 482 W. Jones Subdivision, from Mid Density Residential District (R-2) to General Commercial District I. Clowes The public hearing was opened at 6:25 p.m. City Planner Ian Clowes presented a summary. There being no public comments, the public hearing was closed at 6:26 p.m. Councilmember Engelken made a motion to accept the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to deny an ordinance approving a zone change request. Councilmember K. Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers Clausen and Leonard were absent. (c)Public hearing to receive comments on the recommendation of the Dangerous Building Inspection Board for condemnation of dangerous/substandard buildings located at 129 Bayshore Dr., 304 S. Blackwell St., and 1608 Roscoe St., consider approval or other action regarding Ordinances providing for condemnation of dangerous/substandard buildings located at 129 Bayshore Dr., 304 S. Blackwell St., and 1608 Roscoe St. M. Collier The public hearing opened at 6:27 p.m. Deputy Building Official Mike Collier presented a summary and informed Council the properties at 304 S. Blackwell and 1608 Roscoe have been demolished and clean-up is in process at 304 S. Blackwell. In addition, Mr. Collier requested 129 Bayshore Dr., be removed from the dangerous/substandard list. There being no public comments, the public hearing was closed at 6:29 p.m. Councilmember Earp made a motion to deny the demolition Ordinances on these three properties and remove 129 Bayshore Drive from the dangerous building list. Councilmember Engelken seconded the motion.MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers Clausen and Leonard were absent. 7. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary and recommended changes to the agreement as presented this evening, including changes suggested by Heath Patterson. Councilmember Zemanek made a motion the changes be enacted into the agreement. Councilmember Engelken seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers Clausen and Leonard were absent. 8. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting held prior to the City Council Meeting. Page 3 of 4 March 13, 2017,Council Meeting Minutes