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108, Town of La Porte; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 7-0. The Council recessed from 8:01-8:12 p.m. 8. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Phase 2 of the La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center renovation plan and provide direction on how to proceed with funding for the project. \[Lindsay French, Recreation Superintendent\] Councilperson McCaulley moved to approve Phase 2 and ask the La Porte Development Corporation to fund Phase 2 of the La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center renovation plan; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 6-1, Councilperson Garza voting against. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City of La Porte's adoption of the 2018 International Code Council (ICC) editions and the 2020 National Electrical Code with local amendments. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] Councilperson Garza moved the staff be clearly directed to return with a better presentation as to a recommendation and involve both sides to the discussion; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martin; the motion was adopted, 6-1, Councilperson Engelken voting against. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a COVID mitigation recognition program. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] No action was taken. d. Presentation discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance 2021-3856 renaming Fairmont Park West Park. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] The Mayor noted the Facilities Naming Committee met this afternoon and agreed to recommend renaming the Fairmont Park West Park to Monarch Park. Councilperson McCaulley moved to adopt Ordinance 2021-3856 to rename Fairmont Park West Park to Monarch Park; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 7-0. e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction to staff on the applicability of the current Sponsorship Policy on fundraising banquets for organizations with which the City has an existing relationship. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] Councilperson Engelken moved to direct staff to bring back a revised sponsorship policy including that purchases \[tickets/tables\] for functions for organizations of which the City is a member will not require Council approval; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Garza; the motion was adopted, 7-0. 9. ELECTION MATTERS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding election services for the May 7, 2022, general and special elections. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] Councilperson McCaulley moved to move forward with contracting with Harris County so all voters will be able to vote at a single polling location; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 7-0. 10. REPORTS a. Receive report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. \[Councilperson Engelken\]