03-25-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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(b) Discussion and possible action regarding update of the La Porte Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. \[Roz Epting, Park and Recreation Director\] Aaron Tuley and Kate White of Halff Associates shared the work they have done to begin the master plan update process. (c) Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year lease agreement with the Fairmont Park West Homeowners Association for the use of Fairmont West Park and swimming pool. \[Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager\] Asst. City Manager Jason Weeks reminded the Council of the background of the prior agreement and noted state law requires an accompanying ordinance or resolution, so no action would be taken at this meeting. The Council permitted Mr. Patterson and staff to answer questions from the Councilmembers. Councilmember Zemanek moved to direct the staff to finalize the agreement with items discussed tonight and to bring the item back for a future agenda with an ordinance or resolution. The motion was adopted, 7-2, Councilmembers Bentley and Ojeda voting against. 6.REPORTS (a) Receive a report on the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting. \[Councilmember Engelken\] Councilmember Engelken reported on the meeting items and confirmed 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Corby Alexander addressed items brought up during Public Comments. 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Councilmembers supported the discussion of the pool issue; thanked the City Manager and staff for remediating drainage issues at La Porte Cemetery; thanked Public Works Director Pennell for the Solid Waste staff and new parking at the Depot; thanked Parks Director Epting for the condition of the fields for the opening of Girls Softball; congratulated Donna property; and shared the good times had -off. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item, should the need arise, and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, in in accordance with the authority contained in: Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss value of real property in industrial districts, concerning negotiations with industry representatives for terms of new Industrial District Agreements. (Councilmember Earp has a Conflict of Interest affidavit on file for this item, did not participate in the deliberations, and left the meeting as the Council adjourned into executive session.) The Council adjourned into executive session at 7:43 p.m. 11. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. The Council reconvened into open session at 8:22 p.m. No action was taken. 10. ADJOURN Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Page 2 of 3 March 11, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes