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2016-3652 and return to City Council for adoption at a future meeting. [Councilpersons Lunsford, Williams, and Helton] Mr. Mayo was tasked to gather additional information, visit with the City Manager, and return recommendations at the first meeting in October. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with direction regarding proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy and return to City Council for adoption at a future meeting. [Councilpersons McCaulley, Engelken, and Helton] The City Attorney was tasked to draft some alternative proposals. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken also expressed a wish that the items become part of the consent agenda rather than separately. d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on proposed change to the City of La Porte Employee Handbook Chapter 8: 'Employee Wage & Benefits', to require twenty (20) cumulative years of service as opposed to twenty (20) consecutive years of service as a criterion for eligibility for retiree medical benefits. [Councilpersons McCaulley, Martin, and Helton] Councilperson McCaulley moved to direct administrative staff to change the City of La Porte Employee Handbook Chapter 8: 'Employee Wage & Benefits', to require twenty (20) cumulative years of service as opposed to twenty (20) consecutive years of service as a criterion for eligibility for retiree medical benefits and bring back to a future meeting for formal approval [by ordinance]; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0. e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction based on information provided for a potential pilot program for utilization of hybrid or electric vehicles for non -emergency fleet assets. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] Councilperson Helton moved to direct administrative staff to cease work on a potential pilot program for utilization of hybrid or electric vehicles for non -emergency fleet assets; Councilperson Martin seconded the motion, the motion was adopted, 9-0. f. Presentation, discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3944, amending Appendix A 'Fees' of the Code Ordinances of the City of La Porte by increasing the maximum allowable charge for non -consent tows performed by automobile wreckers and towing vehicles in the City of La Porte. [Doug Ditrich, Chief of Police] Councilperson Martin moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3944, amending Appendix A 'Fees' of the Code Ordinances of the City of La Porte by increasing the maximum allowable charge for non - consent tows performed by automobile wreckers and towing vehicles in the City of La Porte from $145 to $185 and include that the tow fee schedule be reviewed every two years; Mayor Pro Tem Engelken seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0. 9. REPORTS a. Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin] Councilperson Martin reported the Committee received updates on drainage projects and set its next meeting for October 9. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, September 21 • City Council meeting, September 25 • La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, September 25