2014-05-12 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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(b) Consider approval or other action ratifying the appointment of Lindsay Pfeiffer as chair of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for a term of one year beginning on the anniversary of the effective May 24. — P. Fogarty (c) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of certain tax delinquent property located in Block 15, Town of La Porte — K. Powell (d) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Constable of Harris County to hold a second public sale of property acquired through tax foreclosure — K. Powell (e) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed for Lots 19 & 20, Block 71, Bayfront to La Porte, and Lots 14 & 15, Block 127, Town of La Porte, to the Bay Area Habitat for Humanity, for the purpose of providing construction sites for two affordable homes — T. Tietjens (f) Consider approval or other action amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget to include an expenditure of $15,000.00 for Whelen Tower repair and maintenance — J. Suggs Councilmember Clausen moved to approve the Consent Agenda pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Engelken, Zemanek, Kaminski, Mosteit, Moser and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Leonard Prior to Council vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of the following ordinance: Ordinance 2014-3518: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF LOTS 19 AND 20 OF BLOCK 71, BAYFRONT TO LA PORTE, AND LOTS 14 AND 15 OF BLOCK 127, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO LA PORTE CHAPTER, BAY AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 7. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances to enact local amendments to the International Residential Code and International Building Code, related to wind design speed rating for residential structures — B. Eng City Engineer Bob Eng presented a summary. Mayor Rigby questioned whether the amendment is going to cost more money to build a home. City Engineer Bob Eng responded no. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the amendment ' will be clear to contractors. Mr. Eng responded yes. Councilmember Zemanek questioned the protection of the homes being built at Lakes of Fairmont Green. Mr. Eng responded he is not sure, but he said they are probably using the 2009 formulas. Councilmember Martin questioned if a citizen would be grandfathered if a home was originally built to the 2012 standards and later the citizen decides to renovate or add on to the home. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens responded an addition will be held to the new standards. Page 2 of 6 May 12, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes