2004-12-13 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting

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City Council Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting - December 13,2004 - Page 2 E. Council to consider a contract to replace City Hall AlC Chill Water Piping in the amount of $27,353.00 and establish a construction contingency in the amount of $2,747.00 for a total of $30,100.00. F. Council to consider adopting and endorsing the resolution accepting Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc. program, and also recommend the endorsement of city staff for the Keep La Porte Beautiful organizational structure. G. Council to consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Port of Houston Authority for the City of La Porte EMS Division. H. Council to consider approval and authorizing an agreement between the City of La Porte and Port of Houston Authority for secondary fire suppression services. 1. Council to consider approval and authorizing the City of La Porte participation in an agreement to continue provision of the Senior Meals Program for La Porte, through Valley Foods and the City of Houston-Harris County Area Agency on Aging. Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve the Consent Agenda all at once as presented. Second by Councilmember Beasley. Ayes: Beasley, Engelken, Moser, Mosteit, Clausen, Porter, Ebow and Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA Don Cameron of 402 Bay Oaks Rd., La Porte, Texas spoke in regards to road conditions located near Bayshore Elementary School. Mr. Cameron provided photos and requested Council to look into the conditions of the roads. Delia Claus was not present to address City Council. Dr. Bobbye Worsham of8805 Carlow, La Porte, Texas spoke in support of the improvements to Canada Road. Dave Tumquist of333 Josh Way, La Porte, Texas spoke in support of the scooter ordinance and helmet regulations. Mr. Tumquist requested Council to clarify the age discrepancies of twelve year olds vs. sixteen year olds before adopting the ordinance. Council Retired into Executive Session at 6:34 pm to discuss 551.071 (Legal Matter) - Discuss legal matter with City Attomey and City Manager. Council Reconvened the Regular Meeting at 7:06 p.m. 7. Council to consider adopting an ordinance amending Fiscal Year 2004-05 Budget for the Grant Fund to incorporate law enforcement terrorism prevention programs and state homeland security programs. Assistant City Manager, Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.