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

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Councilperson Gillett moved to amend by striking Section 3 of the ordinance. The motion to amend was not adopted, 3-6, Councilpersons Lunsford, Gillett, and Garza voting in support. The main motion with amendment rby Councilperson Garzal was not adopted, 3-6. Councilpersons Lunsford, Gillett, and Garza voting in support. Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2020-3785 for a Juvenile Curfew as amended, for an additional three-year term; the motion was adopted, 7-2, Councilpersons Lunsford and Garza voting against. 5. ELECTION MATTERS (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2020-3787, revising the order of election for the May 2, 2020, general election, to consolidate polling locations or to move the election date. [Mayor Rigby] Councilperson Bentley moved to maintain the polling locations as they exist rtwo for early voting, three on election dayl. The motion was ruled out of order in that it was not a change to the order of election ordinance as it exists now. Councilperson Oieda moved to adopt Ordinance 2020-3787 amending the order of election for the May 2, 2020, General Election in order to postpone to November 3, 2020, or a date made available by the state before that date; the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Martin voting against. 6. 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 Council for their work tonight; supported protecting the citizens of La Porte; encouraged the protection of the City's employees with necessary precautions and personal protective equipment; shared the sentiment behind #StayStrongLaPorte; reminded all that the difficult decisions made tonight were health decisions; offered encouragement to the Council candidates and commended them for their behavior thus far; and wished for safety for all. ADJOURN — Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Lee Woodward, City Secretary Page 2 of 2 March 20, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes