04-13-20 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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• City Council meeting, April 27 Mr. Alexander thanked the IT Department for their diligence in providing the remote access options. He proposed that the budget retreat be rescheduled for May 9. Mr. Alexander noted the staff was keeping abreast of the COVID-19 recommendations and that staffing changes may be enacted. 9. 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. Councilpersons thanked the members and City staff for the remote meeting participation and social distancing precautions; encouraged adherence to the hygiene recommendations; asked that updates to the City website and social media platforms continue to be kept current; wished good health to all; thanked the Mayor and City leadership for their work during these trying times; noted that it's respectful to maintain efficient meeting practices; urged candidates to work in the confines of the current conditions; felt it was responsible to push back the budget retreat; asked the Council to consider including the successful candidates from the election in the budget retreat; expressed concern for the employees and citizens; urged all to use good judgement in preparing for COVID-19; asked for reconsideration of the number of times members were able to speak on an item; noted the meeting was somewhat unprecedented; confirmed that the disaster declaration would be on the special meeting agenda for March 30; recognized how the community was turning out to support local restaurants and businesses; announced the Harris County Judge would be providing an additional order in the morning; the Mayor let the public know the ways in which he has been in touch throughout the current disaster and offered words of optimism and resilience. ADJOURN — Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Lee Woodward, City Secretary Page 3 of 3 March 23, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes