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<br /> (c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with direction
<br /> regarding proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy
<br /> and return to City Council for adoption at a future meeting. [Councilpersons McCaulley,
<br /> Engelken, and Helton]
<br /> (d) Presentation, discussion, and possible action on proposed change to the City of La Porte
<br /> Employee Handbook Chapter 8: 'Employee Wage & Benefits', to require twenty (20)
<br /> cumulative years of service as opposed to twenty (20) consecutive years of service as a
<br /> criterion for eligibility for retiree medical benefits. [Councilpersons McCaulley, Martin, and
<br /> Helton]
<br /> (e) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction based
<br /> on information provided for a potential pilot program for utilization of hybrid or electric vehicles
<br /> for non-emergency fleet assets. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
<br /> (f) Presentation, discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3944, amending
<br /> Appendix A'Fees' of the Code Ordinances of the City of La Porte by increasing the maximum
<br /> allowable charge for non-consent tows performed by automobile wreckers and towing
<br /> vehicles in the City of La Porte. [Doug Ditrich, Chief of Police]
<br /> 9. REPORTS
<br /> (a) Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin]
<br /> 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
<br /> • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, September 21
<br /> • City Council meeting, September 25
<br /> • La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, September 25
<br /> 11. COUNCIL COMMENT Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of
<br /> community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy
<br /> from the Mayor, Councilpersons, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken.
<br /> 12. ADJOURN
<br /> If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City Council determines that a Closed or
<br /> Executive Session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code,
<br /> Chapter 551, Section 551.071 - consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase,
<br /> exchange, lease or value of real property; Section 551.073-deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.074-personnel
<br /> matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
<br /> employee; Section 551.076 - implementation of security personnel or devices; Section 551.087 - deliberation regarding economic
<br /> development negotiation; Section 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as
<br /> authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas Government
<br /> Code as set out above, the City Council will reconvene in Open Session in order to take action, if necessary, on the items
<br /> addressed during Executive Session.
<br /> Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the
<br /> City Secretary's office(281-470-5019),two working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
<br /> Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec.551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the
<br /> meeting remotely by video conference.Should that occur,a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted
<br /> above on this agenda.
<br /> CERTIFICATE
<br /> I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the September 11, 2023, City Council agenda was posted on the City Hall
<br /> bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website,www.LaPorteTX.gov, in
<br /> compliance with Chapter 551,Texas Government Code.
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