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<br />Styrolution America, LLC,for development of a styrene monomer manufacturing facility at 1230
<br />Independence Parkway; the motion was adopted, 7-0.
<br />7. STATUTORY AGENDA
<br />(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding first reading of Ordinance 2019-3746, for the
<br />purpose of granting franchise to CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., to locate and operate
<br />facilities for transmission of natural gas in public rights-of-way, for term of 10 years. \[Corby
<br />Alexander, City Manager\]
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<br />First reading, no action to adopt taken. Councilperson Engelken signed a Conflict of Interest affidavit and
<br />did not participate in the discussion or vote. Councilperson Garza moved to reduce the proposed percentage
<br />in the ordinanceto 3% and to add a clause that new construction require more oversight. The motion was
<br />lost for lack of a second. Councilperson Garza moved to reduce the proposed percentage in the ordinance
<br />to 3%. The motion was adopted, 4-3, Mayor Rigby and Councilpersons Bentley and Martin voting against.
<br />(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance 2019-3747, amending Chapter
<br />82, “Buildings and Building Regulations” – Appendix A “Fees” of the Code of Ordinances of the City
<br />of
<br />La Porte, for the purpose of changing fees, for city residential building permits and residential
<br />mechanical permit. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\]
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<br />Mayor Rigby asked Councilpersons Earp, Bentley, and Garza to meet with appointees of the City Manager
<br />to propose revisions to bring back to the Council for the permit fee update.
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<br />8. REPORTS
<br />(a) Receive a report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. \[Councilperson Nancy
<br />Ojeda\]
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<br />Councilperson Danny Earp reported on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting held at 5:00
<br />p.m., noting the INEOS Project G was approved.
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<br />9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
<br />• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, June 27, 2019
<br />• City Council Meeting, Monday, July 8, 2019
<br />• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, July 18, 2019
<br />• City Council Meeting, Thursday, July 22, 2019
<br />• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, July 25, 2019
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<br />Assistant City Manager Jason Weeks said there was no report.
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<br />10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members,
<br />city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing
<br />policies.
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<br />Councilpersons congratulated Councilperson Martin for his re-election, apologized for prior comments,
<br />discussed a disagreement among Councilpersons, congratulated the Parks Department for the Summer Party,
<br />wished all a Happy Fourth, urged the public not to act poorly on social media, expressed appreciation of the
<br />work of the street contractor on Somerton and pressed for more encouragement to the vendor from City staff,
<br />thanked those who helped the family of Councilperson Martin recently, commended Chuck Rosa on his
<br />campaign, shared the City’s partnering with Fairmont Park on the ribbon cutting at their basketball court, and
<br />urged the public to participate in the Civic Club’s annual Juneteenth events.
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<br />ADJOURN – Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
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<br />Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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