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5. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny passage of Ordinance 2023-3921 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by removing W. D St. from the High Frequency Truck Route (HFTR); followed by discussion and possible action to consider adoption or rejection of Ordinance 2023-3921 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by removing W. D St. from the High Frequency Truck Route (HFTR). [Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Ian Clowes, City Planner, provided an update. Sammy Abuhambra and Alan Ward spoke on behalf of property owners in support of D Street being included in the High Frequency Truck Route (HFTR). Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:17 D.M. Councilperson Williams moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3921 amending the Code of Ordinances of the Citv of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by removing W. D St. from the High Frequency Truck Route (HFTR): the motion was seconded by Councilperson Helton: the motion was not adopted, 5-4, Mayor Rigby, Mayor Pro Tern Engelken, and Councilpersons Martin and McCaulley voting against (7 or more of 9 votes would have been needed for adoption of Ordinance 2023-3921,_in light of the Planning and Zoning Commission's February 16, 202.3, recommendation to deny removal of W. D St. from the HFTR). b. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2023-3922 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by amending regulations related to notification requirements for public hearings held before the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission and La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2023-3922 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by amending regulations related to notification requirements for public hearings held before the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission and La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment. [Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. Ian Clowes, City Planner, provided an update. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3922 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by amending regulations related to notification requirements for public hearings held before the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission and La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion was adopted, 9-0. c. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the City of La Porte Juvenile Curfew Ordinance codified in Chapter 42 'Miscellaneous Offenses', Article III `Curfew for Juveniles' of the La Porte Code of Ordinances, followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting, abolishing, or modifying the City of La Porte Juvenile Curfew Ordinance 2023-3920. jDoug Ditrich, Assistant Chief of Police] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Interim Police Chief Doug Ditrich confirmed no changes had been proposed and noting the curfew was a law enforcement tool. Mayor Rigbv closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2023- 3920 the City of La Porte Juvenile Curfew as presented: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion was adopted, 9-0.