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b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding addition of equipment and <br />a collection crew for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department and <br />authorize the City Manager to issue a letter of intent for the purchase of a collection <br />vehicle. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\] <br /> <br />City Manager Alexander asked the item be pulled and addressed at a later meeting. There <br />was no objection. <br /> <br />c. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the street and alleyway <br />closure procedures. \[Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director\] <br /> <br />Director Evans explained the process and the considerations being requested. Without <br />objection, two items were considered separately. Councilperson Williams moved to have <br />the applicant pay to relocate utilities; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; <br />the motion was adopted, 9-0. <br /> <br />Councilperson Bentley moved that street and alley closures be considered by the Planning <br />and Zoning Commission before coming to the City Council; the motion was seconded by <br />Mayor Pro Tem Engelken; the motion was adopted, 9-0. Mayor Rigby reminded the <br />Council that these changes would return in the form of an ordinance to be adopted. <br /> <br />9. REPORTS <br />a. Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors <br />meeting. \[Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Engelken\] <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tem Engelken said the Board had also received the Economic Alliance Port <br />Region annual report and considered the LPDC FY 22-23 proposed budget. <br /> <br />10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br /> Zoning Board of Adjustment, July 28 <br /> Fiscal Affairs Committee, August 8 <br /> Drainage and Flooding Committee, August 8 <br /> City Council, August 8 <br /> Planning and Zoning Commission, August 18 <br /> City Council, August 22 <br /> <br />City Manager Alexander said there were no reports. <br /> <br />11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the <br />agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific <br />factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilpersons, and City staff, <br />for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. <br /> <br />Councilpersons congratulated the employees recognized for longevity; thanked Mr. Janda <br />for his comments; applauded Director Tim Miller and the Parks staff for the celebrations of <br />Parks and Recreation Month; thanked the City Manager, OEM, and the Fire Department for <br />their quick response to a recent odor issue; requested a status update on the Gold Star <br />Families monument; thanked Lou Ann Martin for her many years of service on the Planning <br />and Zoning Commission; and asked the City Manager to work with the Assistant City Attorney <br />to craft an ordinance regarding smoke/tobacco/vape shops to mirror the placement of liquor <br />stores. <br /> <br /> <br />