07-12-21 Regular meeting of the La Porte City Council

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located at the northwest corner of E. Main St. and S. Utah St. and legally described as Lots 1-27, Block 184, Town of La Porte. \[Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development\] The Mayor opened the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. No comments were offered. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. No motion was made and the item was not considered. 7. STATUTORY AGENDA a.Presentation and discussion of presentation and possible action to provide staff with direction regarding potential improvements at Pecan Park. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\] Councilperson Engelken moved to go forward with the proposed improvements at Pecan Park, including the use of the $336,000 recommended by the La Porte Development Corporation, and replacing removed trees with pecan trees; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. Councilperson Garza moved to amend by adding as a preferred option after pecan trees; the amendment was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martin; the motion was adopted, 8-0. The main motion, as amended, was adopted, 8-0. 8.REPORTS a.Receive report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. \[Councilperson Chuck Engelken\] Councilperson Engelken relayed that the Board had approved two enhancement grant reimbursements, two other enhancement grant applications, made an initial payment to the Campise project on Main Street, and approved the proposed budget for FY21-22. 9.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, July 12 uly 12 Mr. Alexander said there were no reports. 10. 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 thanked citizens for their comments, encouraged attendance at the Independence Day Parade, and wished everyone a safe and happy holiday; thanked staff for providing the agenda to the Bay Area Observer; thanked the Parks Department for a successful March to the Park last week; commended Solid Waste for garbage pick-up in all weather; asked that mutual aid calls for EMS be reviewed; expressed appreciation to staff for the successful proposal for Pecan Park; comments be heeded; to have a park named for Tommy Moser; recalled the fun events and increased attendance recently for Juneteenth; requested that the City be held to the same Code Enforcement standards as La Porte residents; members of the public were invited to set visits with Councilpersons, publicly or privately; offered apology for not attending and expressed appreciation for the ability to attend remotely; reminded all that Councilpersons have had the opportunity to attend remotely during COVID; and recounted the reasons the Council has voted to provide HOT funding for the Houston Yacht Club and the many projects and improvements that have been completed on the north side of the community. ADJOURN Without objection, the Council adjourned at 7:23 p.m. _______________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Page 3 of 3 June 28, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes