2024 06 13 CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
June 13, 2024
The City Council of the City of Baytown,Texas,met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday,June 13,
2024, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall at 2401 Market Street,
Baytown,Texas, with the following in attendance:
Laura Alvarado Mayor Pro Tern
Sarah Graham Council Member
Kenrick Griffith Council Member
James Franco Council Member
Jacob Powell Council Member
Mike Lester Council Member
Brandon Capetillo Mayor
Jason Reynolds City Manager
Scott Lemond City Attorney
Shannon Bennett Clerk Records Supervisor
John Stringer Sergeant at Arms
Mayor Brandon Capetillo convened the June 13, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting with a
quorum present at 6:34 P.M. All members were present.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation were led by Council Member Jacob
Powell.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced no citizens signed up to speak.
2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Present a proclamation designating June 22,2024 as International Day of Yoga.
Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced International Day of Yoga will take place on June 22, 2024
and presented the proclamation to City of Baytown Indian Community.
3. REZONE REQUEST AT 2700 NORTH MAIN STREET
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the official zoning map to
rezone approximately 0.11 acres at 2700 N. Main Street, from Mixed Residential at Low to
Medium Densities (SF2)to a General Commercial(GC) Zoning District.
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At 6:44 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding a request to amend
the official zoning map to rezone approximately 0.11 acres at 2700 N. Main Street, from Mixed
Residential at Low to Medium Densities (SF2)to a General Commercial (GC)Zoning District.
Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter of the hearing.
At 6:46 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo closed the public hearing related to Item 3.a.,rezoning of
2700 N. Main Street.
b. Consider an ordinance to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 0.11
acres at 2700 N. Main Street, from Mixed Residential at Low to a Medium Densities (SF2)
to General Commercial(GC)Zoning District.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 15,825, related to Item 3.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 15,825
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 0.11 ACRES
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 2700 NORTH MAIN STREET,LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS RESERVE C, BLOCK 5, FAIR PARK ADDITION
SECTION 1,BAYTOWN,TEXAS,FROM A MIXED RESIDENTIAL AT
LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITIES (SF2) ZONING DISTRICT TO GEN-
ERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING A
MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOL-
LARS ($2,000.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAIN-
ING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. REZONE REQUEST ON MASSEY TOMPKINS ROAD
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a City Sponsored Rezoning request to amend
the official zoning map to rezone approximately 13 acres consisting of 20 lots fronting on
Massey Tompkins Road, generally bounded by Crosby Cedar Bayou Road to the west and
Hardin Road to the east, located on the north and south sides of Massey Tompkins Road,
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from Low Density Single-family Residential Dwellings (SF!) and Mixed Residential at Low
to Medium Densities (SF2)to a Mixed Use (MU) Zoning District.
At 6:47 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding a City Sponsored
Rezoning request to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 13 acres consisting of
20 lots fronting on Massey Tompkins Road, generally bounded by Crosby Cedar Bayou Road to
the west and Hardin Road to the east, located on the north and south sides of Massey Tompkins
Road, from Low Density Single-family Residential Dwellings (SF1) and Mixed Residential at
Low to Medium Densities(SF2)to a Mixed Use(MU)Zoning District.
Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter of the hearing.
At 6:56 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo closed the public hearing related to Item 4.a.,rezoning of
acreage on Massey Tompkins Road.
b. Consider an ordinance to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 13
acres consisting of 20 lots fronting on Massey Tompkins Road,generally bounded by Crosby
Cedar Bayou Road to the west and Hardin Road to the east, located on the north and south
sides of Massey Tompkins Road, from Low Density Single-family Residential Dwellings
(SF1)and Mixed Residential at Low to Medium Densities(SF2)to a Mixed Use(MU)Zoning
District.
Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner advised Council that the Planning and Zoning
Commission and staff recommend approval.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Mike
Lester to approve Ordinance No. 15,826, related to Item 4.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 15,826
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 13.00
ACRES CONTAINS TWENTY PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED
ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF MASSEY TOMPKINS
ROAD ADDRESSED AS: 2401, 2403, 2419, 2427, 2439, 2503, 2513,
2515, 2519, 2526, 2527,2602 2604, 2604 1/2,2605, 2607, 2610, 2610 1/2,
2611, 2614 AND 2615 MASSEY TOMPKINS ROAD, LEGALLY
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DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 513, 5D-1, 7, 713, 7C, 7D, 7D-1, 7E, 7G, 7H,
7J, 8, 9, 9A, 1 OA, 1 OB, 11, 11 A, 11 B, 11 C, 11 D, 37A, 37A-3, 3713,
38, 38A 38B AND 69, ABSTRACT 69 C SMITH, BAYTOWN, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS (SF1) AND MIXED RESIDENTIAL AT
LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITIES (SF2)ZONING DISTRICT TO MIXED
USE (MU) ZONING DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM
PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.
00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION
AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST AT 907 BOB SMITH ROAD
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to approve a Special Use Permit
(SUP) for the reconstruction of a fire-destructed single-family house as a continual
nonconforming use in the General Commercial (GC)zone,located at 907 Bob Smith Road.
At 6:58 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding a public hearing
concerning a request to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the reconstruction of a fire-
destructed single-family house as a continual nonconforming use in the General Commercial(GC)
zone, located at 907 Bob Smith Road.
Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter of the hearing.
At 6:59 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo closed the public hearing related to Item 5.a., regarding
907 Bob Smith Road.
b. Consider an ordinance to approve a Special Use Permit(SUP)for approximately 1.21
acres located at 907 Bob Smith Road,Baytown,Texas 77521,to allow for the reconstruction
of a fire-destructed single-family residential unit as a continual nonconforming use within a
General Commercial(GC) Zoning District.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 15,827, related to Item 5.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
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ORDINANCE NO. 15,827
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP)
FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL UNIT IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 907 BOB SMITH ROAD, ON
APPROXIMATELY 1.21 ACRES OF LAND, ZONED GC;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXCECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SUCH PERMIT;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance waiving, for the period May 17, 2024 through June 17, 2024,
all building permit fees related to damages caused by the recent storm on May 16,2024.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah
Graham to approve Ordinance No. 15,828, related to Item 6.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 15,828
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, WAIVING,
FOR THE PERIOD MAY 17, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2024, ALL
BUILDING PERMIT FEES RELATED TO DAMAGES CAUSED BY
THE RECENT STORM ON MAY 16, 2024; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance automatically authorizing,for a period of thirty(30)days fol-
lowing a declared local disaster pursuant to Section 418.108 of the Texas Government Code
(the "Waiver Period"), the waiver of all building permit fees (as referenced in the Code of
Ordinances, Baytown, TX, Chapter 2 "Administration," Article V "Finance," Division 1
"Generally,"Section 2-595"Fees for Various City Services,"and Chapter 18 "Buildings and
Building Regulations,"). The Waiver Period shall begin on the first day after the commence-
ment date of the disaster event as identified in the Declaration of Local Disaster without
regard to the date the Declaration of Local Disaster is signed,issued, or published, and may
be extended at any time by a majority vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 15,829, related to Item 6.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 15,829
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHOR-
IZING, FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING A DE-
CLARED LOCAL DISASTER PURSUANT TO SECTION 418.108 OF
THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THE WAIVER OF ALL DISAS-
TER- RELATED BUILDING PERMIT FEES; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
c. Consider an ordinance renaming Bayway Drive,south of Bayway Drive and north of
Crow Road, as "Brown Loop" in recognition of the historic name for the roadway.
Planning and Development Assistant Director Ryan Hvitlok, summarized the ordinance request
made by a Baytown Resident to rename Bayway Drive as Brown Loop.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 15,830, related to Item 6.c. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 15,830
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, CHANGING, CONFIRMING, AND CORRECTING
THE SPELLING AND IDENTIFYING NAME FOR THE ROADWAY
NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF THE 6000 BLOCK OF BAYWAY
DRIVE, NORTH OF CROW ROAD, CURRENTLY KNOWN AS BAY-
WAY DRIVE OR BROWN LOOP, AND TO FORMALLY ESTABLISH
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SAID NAME AS BROWN LOOP; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMEN-
TATION BY THE DIRECTOR; PROVIDING FOR SAVE AND EXCEP-
TION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
d. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 90 "Taxation," Article II "Ad Valorem
Taxes," Section 90-27 "Exemptions," Subsections (a) "Disabled adults" and (b) "Adults 65
years or older" of the Code of Ordinances,City of Baytown,Texas to(i)increase the exemp-
tion from taxation for disabled adults to $120,000 and (ii) to increase the exemption from
taxation for adults sixty-five (65)years or older to$120,000, for residential homesteads.
Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview of the subject matter and the financial
changes that would reflect from tax year 2024 in 2025. (Exhibit A)
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No. 15,831, related to Item 6.d. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 15,831
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 90 " TAXATION," ARTICLE
II " AD VALOREM TAXES," SECTION 90-27 " EXEMPTIONS," SUB-
SECTIONS (A) DISABLED ADULTS" AND (B) " ADULTS 65 YEARS
OR OLDER" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS,IN ORDER TO(I)INCREASE THE EXEMPTION FROM TAX-
ATION FOR DISABLED ADULTS TO $120,000.00 AND (II) TO IN-
CREASE THE EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION FOR ADULTS
SIXTY- FIVE (65) YEARS OR OLDER TO 120,000.00, ON CERTAIN
RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEADS; PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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7. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Item 7.a.,through Item 7.e. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole-source purchase of ArcGIS Enterprise
Agreement(EA) from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc (ESRI).
ORDINANCE NO. 15,832
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF
FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS($58,000.000)TO
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., FOR
THE SOLE- SOURCE PURCHASE OF THE ARCGIS SOFTWARE LI-
CENSES, TRAINING AND SUPPORT; MAKING OTHER PROVI-
SIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Certificate
of Approval,and General and No Litigation Certificate,in an aggregate principal amount of
not more than Forty-Five Million Dollars ($45,000,000) by the Southeast Texas Housing Fi-
nance Corporation for the acquisition,rehabilitation and equipping of a multifamily housing
development known as Village at Baytown located at 4601 Village Lane, Baytown, Texas
77521 and consisting of approximately 210 units.
RESOLUTION NO. 2923
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GENERAL AND NO LITIGATION CERTIFICATE RE-
LATED TO THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES
OF TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS BY THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCI-
PAL AMOUNT OF NOT MORE THAN FORTY- FIVE MILLION DOL-
LARS ($45,000,000) FOR THE VILLAGE AT BAYTOWN PROJECT;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
c. Consider a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Certificate
of Approval,and General and No Litigation Certificate,in an aggregate principal amount of
not more than Twenty-Two Million, Five-Hundred Thousand Dollars ($22,500,000) by the
Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation for the acquisition,rehabilitation and equip-
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ping of a multifamily housing development known as Bay Terrace Apartments located at
1502 Nolan Road,Baytown,Texas 77520 and consisting of approximately 130 units.
RESOLUTION NO. 2924
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GENERAL AND NO LITIGATION CERTIFICATE RE-
LATED TO THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES
OF TAX- EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS BY THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCI-
PAL AMOUNT OF NOT MORE THAN TWENTY- TWO MILLION,
FIVE- HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($22,500,000) FOR THE
BAY TERRACE APARTMENTS PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the closeout of the Water and Wastewater Annex-
ation Project Package I Connally Area, and the release of retainage to T-Construction,
L.L.C.
ORDINANCE NO. 15,833
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE WATER AND WASTEWATER
ANNEXATION PROJECT PACKAGE I CONNALLY AREA; AU-
THORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED
SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 73/100
DOLLARS($269,811.73)FOR SAID PROJECT;AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 2 for the Garth Road Recon-
struction-Water/Wastewater Phase A& B Utility Relocation Project with Sequeira Civil
Construction,LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 15,834
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE
GARTH ROAD RECONSTRUCTION-WATER / WASTEWATER
PHASE A & B UTILITY RELOCATION PROJECT WITH SEQUEIRA
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION LLC, PROVIDING SEQUEIRA CIVIL CON-
STRUCTION, LLC. WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FIF-
TEEN (215) EXTRA DAYS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT AND
APPROVING A CREDIT TO THE PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT OF
SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 21/100 DOLLARS ($717.21);
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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8. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing three(3)appointments to the Board of Adjustment.
The nominations to the Board of Adjustment were as follows:
• District At-Large: Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado nominated Kevin Troller
• District At-Large: Council Member James Franco nominated reappointment of Debash
ish RoyChow-dhury
• District At-Large: Council Member James Franco nominated reappointment of Gilbert
Santana
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member James
Franco to approve Resolution No. 2925, related to Item 8.a., appointing the slate of officers as
presented to the Board of Adjustment. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2925
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING DEBASHISH ROY CHOWDHURY,
GILBERT SANTANA AND KEVIN TROLLER TO THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing three(3)appointments to the Fire Control,Preven-
tion & Emergency Medical Services District(FCPEMSD).
The nominations to the Fire Control, Prevention& EMS District were as follows:
• District 1 At-Large: Council Member Laura Alvarado reappointed Rhonda Lopez
• District 4 At-Large: Council Member James Franco nominated Abraham Carrillo
• District 6 At-Large: Received no nominations due to no applications.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2926, related to Item 8.b., appointing the slate of officers as
presented to the Fire Control, Prevention & Emergency Medical Services District. The vote was
as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2926
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING RHONDA LOPEZ AND ABRAHAM
CARRILLO TO THE FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION & EMS DIS-
TRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
c. Consider a resolution authorizing the replacement of one(1)appointment to the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission.
The nominations to the Planning and Zoning Commission were as follows:
• District 4 At-Large: Council Member James Franco nominated Janeice Carroll
A motion was made by Council Member James Franco and seconded by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Resolution No. 2927 related to Item 8.c., appointing Janeice Carroll as to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2927
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING JANEICE CARROLL TO THE PLAN-
NING AND ZONING COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing seven(7)appointments to the Economic
Development Advisory Committee.
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The nominations to the Economic Development Advisory Committee were as follows:
• Real Estate Industry: Council Member Jacob Powell nominated Charles Johnson
• Finance/Banking Industry: Mayor Brandon Capetillo nominated Mike Wilson
• Large Business Development Group: Council Member Kenrick Griffith nominated Judith
DuBose
• Small Business Development Group: Council Member Mike Lester nominated Robert
Gresham
• Interested Citizen (1): Council Member James Franco nominated Janeice Carroll
• Interested Citizen(2): Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado nominated Wybra Holland
• Interest Citizen (ETJ): Council Member Sarah Graham nominated Gina Guillory
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2928, related to Item 8.d., appointing the slate of officers as
presented to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2928
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN,TEXAS,APPOINTING CHARLES JOHNSON,MIKE WILSON,
JUDITH DUBOSE, ROBERT GRESHAM, JANEICE CARROLL,
WYBRA HOLLAND AND GINA GUILLORY TO THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
9. MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report:
• The neighborhood cleanup event was a joint effort involving Planning and Development
Services, Stormwater, Traffic Control, and Solid Waste. Cleanup activities took place in
Middletown, Pelly, and West Baytown. Teams of two collected trash and debris on the
roadways, filling over 14 bags. Additionally, around 30 loads of trash and 38 tires were
dropped off at 1200 Lee Drive.
• Stephany Medina, Outreach Specialist for Community Development, recently graduated
from the University of Houston with a Bachelor' s Degree in Marketing. Congrats, Steph-
any!
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• Kevin Harvill received the Texas Chapter of American Public Works Association Tech-
nical Innovation Award at the state convention this month. He received the award for his
focus on training and innovation, including starting the CDL Driver's Training Program,
Safety Rodeo,Heavy Equipment Operator's Course, Preventative Street Maintenance Pro-
gram and Leader In Training Program. Congratulations, Kevin!
• Public Works and Engineering(PWE) received a call about the amazing job PWE did re-
moving trees after the most recent storm.The resident said they cut down a tree on Saturday
and the city had it pick up hours later. He said he knows that we are slammed throughout
the City from cleanup efforts,but he is truly appreciative of how quick we responded.
• The City of Baytown recently received recognition from judges in two different award
programs.The National Association of Government Communicators awarded the City with
the 3rd place award for the Baytown Breakdown video series, and the Texas Association
of Municipal Information Officers awarded the City with the 1st place award for the Bay-
town Breakdown series and the 3rd place award for the Baytown Voice magazine. Con-
gratulations on the well-deserved awards from our Public Affairs team!
• Every year the Baytown Summer Track Program hosts a Local Track Meet and this, year
it was on June 6th at Lee High School. One of the volunteers wrote in and said, "This was
such a fun uplifting event for me and my kids to volunteer in. Can't wait to do it again next
time! "Love to hear our volunteers wanting to come back and serve our Baytown commu-
nity. Thanks for all your work!"
10. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
b. Receive a report from Council Member Jacob Powell regarding projects, programs
and events in District No. 5.
Council Member Jacob Powell reported the current projects, programs and events of District 5:
Parks& Recreation
• Tennis Lessons have been moved to Hollaway Park, from Pirates Bay, during their summer
season. There's plenty of parking at Hollaway Park, as well as restrooms and bleachers that
were added to the Tennis Court area for spectator's convenience. Summer 2 Youth Tennis les-
sons are full with 34 participants. Registration for the next session will open on June 16th and
are available through the Parks and Recreation's web site.
• 10-12 Volunteers from Covestro were at Hollaway Park on Wednesday, June 12th to spread
fresh mulch on the playground. This project was also a clean-up event, as part of the Adopt-a-
Spot Program.
• D5's Barkuloo Park's and D2's Pelly Park's new shade structures are complete.
Bonus: Information regarding the 911 markers at the Jenkins and Hollaway Parks!
• There are around 30 signs along the trail at Jenkins and Hollaway Parks with 3 words to be
given to a 911 dispatcher in case of an emergency along the trail. By providing the three asso-
ciated words to 911 dispatchers,help can reach you faster by pinpointing your specific loca-
tion, ensuring safety for all. The specific code closest to you will bring the responders right to
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your location on the trail. Don't forget, you can access the location code words through the
What3words app or website.
Public Works &Engineering
• Chambers Commons Lift Station is currently at 71% completion. Currently, working through
power issues with CenterPoint that establishes power to the site.
• The Fairway and Savell Project is being closed and a final change order and payment will be
sent to Council for consideration in the coming weeks.
Planning&Development
• 8313 N SH 146—Dutch Bros Coffee is about 60 % complete
• 8319 N SH 146—Valvoline Oil Change—is about 40% complete
• 8235 N SH 146—Best Stop Cajun Market—is about 20%complete
• 8535 N SH 146#100—Starbucks Build out—Permit issued no inspections performed just yet
• 8239 N SH 146—Bojangles Restaurant—Under plan review
Mayor Brandon Capetillo, acknowledged report received.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an Executive Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and/or
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regarding
pending or contemplated litigation and/or to deliberate regarding economic development ne-
gotiations.
Recess into and conduct an Executive Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and/or 551.087 of
the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regarding pending or con-
templated litigation and/or to deliberate regarding economic development negotiations.
At 7:56 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo recessed and convened into an Executive Session.
At 8:25 P.M.,Mayor Brandon Capetillo reconvened the meeting and announced that in accordance
with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in the Executive Ses-
sion.
12. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Brandon Capetillo adjourned the June 13,
2024 Regular City Council Meeting at 8:26 P.M.
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Estimated # of Units: 8,747
Property Tax Rate: 0.72
Current Tax Roll
& Current Exemption: 100,000
Current Assessed Value: 470,357,310
Property Tax Rate Current Financial Impact: $3,386,573
Median Home value 184,785 — 244,321
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Proposed Residential Homestead Value 215,000
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Homestead Exemption @20% (43,000)
65 or Older and Disabled 1120,000)
1 20 , °Q0 Taxable Homestead Value 52,000
Tax Rate x.72
Current Tax $37,440/lOU = $374.40
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Revenue Loss $1 ,259,568
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Revenue Loss $2,519, 136
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Revenue Loss $3,778,704
REVENUE LOSS
Current Tax Exemption: 100,000 BAYTOWN
65 or Older and Disabled # of Homes: 8,747 S
Proposed Homeowner
Total Proposed
Exemption Savings Revenue Loss
Exemption
Increase $.72 Tax Rate
20,000 120,000 144 $1,259,568
40,000 140,000 288 $2,519,136
60,000 160,000 432 $3,778,704
80,000 180,000 576 $5,038,272
100,000 200,000 720 $6,297,624
120,000 220,000 864 $7,557,408
140,000 240,000 1,008 $8,816,976
160,000 260,000 1,152 $10,076,544