11-09-20 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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d.Authorize the City Manager to execute a Member Services Agreement with Channel Industries Mutual Aid (CIMA) to provide assistance, when requested, for firefighting, rescue, hazmat or emergency medical services in emergency situations. \[Carl Holley, Fire Chief\] e.Approve a banking depository services agreement with Amegy Bank. \[Michael Dolby, Finance Director\] f. Approve purchases for Vehicle and Equipment Replacement purchase for the FY 2020-21 budget year through Texas BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. \[Ray Mayo, Public Works Director\] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 8-0. The Council adjourned into executive session on item 9c at 6:18 p.m. The Council reconvened into open session at 6:59 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to direct the outside counsel to file an appeal of decision of October 22; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Earp; the motion was adopted, 8-0. 6. STATUTORY AGENDA a.Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the updated CRF Funding Plan and proposed La Porte Cares Emergency Household Assistance Program. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve the updated CRF Funding Plan and proposed La Porte Cares Emergency Household Assistance Program with a designation of the $130,000 to touchless restrooms; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 8-0. b.Presentation, discussion, and possible action to select the City representative and alternate from the City Council to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) 2021 General Assembly and Board of Directors, and adopt Resolution 2020-21 in support of same. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] Councilperson Ojeda moved to select Mayor Pro Tem Engelken as the City representative and Councilperson Bentley as the alternate City representative to the Harris -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) 2021 General Assembly and Board of Directors, and adopt Resolution 2020-21; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Earp; the motion was adopted, 8-0. c.Presentation, discussion, and possible action to set meeting dates for regular City Council meetings in November and December 2020. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to cancel the November 23 and December 21, 2020 meeting dates and to schedule possible canvass dates of November 16 and 17; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Earp; the motion was adopted, 7-0 \[Councilperson Bentley was away from the dais for a moment\]. 7.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, November 9 City Council meeting, November 9 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, November 19 City Council meeting, November 23 City Manager Corby Alexander said there were no reports. 8.COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons reported on the work at H-GAC and suggested adding a holiday of MLK, Jr. Day to the City schedule; expressed dismay at the way Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) conducted the Brookglen virtual town hall meeting but noted that HCFCD was still accepting comments; congratulated the Ladies Reading Club, Johnny Morales, offered support for getting CFD money into the hands of those who need it; thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for their care of Seabreeze Park; requested the link for the Page 2 of 3 October 26, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes