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2024 08 22 CC Minutes Joint with MDD MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT August 22, 2024 The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown met in a Joint Meeting on Thursday,August 22,2024, 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: Sarah Graham Mayor Pro Tern/Director Laura Alvarado Council Member/Vice President Kenrick Griffith Council Member/Director James Franco Council Member/Director Jacob Powell Council Member/Director Mike Lester Council Member/Director Brandon Capetillo Mayor/President Jason Reynolds City Manager/General Manager Scott Lemond City Attorney/General Counsel Angela Jackson City Clerk/Assistant Secretary John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor/ President Brandon Capetillo convened the August 22, 2024 City Council and Municipal Development District (MDD) Regular Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:43 P.M. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation were led by Council Member/ Director James Franco. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor/President Brandon Capetillo announced no citizens signed up to speak. 2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS 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 and/or to discuss economic development negotiations. At 6:46 P.M., President Brandon Capetillo recessed and convened into an Executive Session pur- suant to Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. At 7:12 P.M.,President Brandon Capetillo reconvened the meeting and announced that,in accord- ance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in the Executive Session. City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 2 of 16 b. Receive the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget for the Hyatt Regency Baytown- Houston. General Manager Jason Reynolds provided a summary regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Op- erating Budget for the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston.The City Council was provided an over- view during their Executive Session. President Brandon Capetillo acknowledged the report was received. c. Consider a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget for the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston. General Manager Jason Reynolds provided a brief summary of a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget for the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston. A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 480, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 480 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAY- TOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE HYATT REGENCY BAYTOWN-HOUSTON BUDGET FOR THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider a resolution authorizing payment to Canco Construction for emergency work conducted at the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston Convention Center following Hur- ricane Beryl. General Manager Jason Reynolds informed the MDD Board Members the payment request will be made on behalf of the Hyatt Regency Baytown — Houston Convention Center to cover the insurance deductible fee. A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 481, as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 3 of 16 Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo,Vice President Laura Alvarado,Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 481 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAY- TOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CANCO CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR EMERGENCY WORK CONDUCTED AT THE HYATT REGENCY BAYTOWN - HOUSTON CONVENTION CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EX- CEED FIVE-HUNDRED, FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND, TWO-HUN- DRED, SIXTY-TWO AND 05/100 ($559,262.05); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider a resolution approving a Wireless Services Agreement between Hyatt Cor- poration and Halo Das,LLC. A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 482, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 482 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAY- TOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A WIRELESS SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN HYATT CORPORA- TION AND HALO DAS, LLC FOR THE HYATT REGENCY BAY- TOWN-HOUSTON; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 3. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service. City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 4 of 16 Human Resources Director Joey Lopez presented the item and provided a video presentation of Fire Department Lieutenant Jeff Kelly, that received the 25 Years of Service award for the month of August. b. Present a proclamation designating September 9,2024, as Officer Bobby Paulk Day. Mayor Brandon Capetillo, accompanied by Police Chief John Stringer, read the proclamation designating September 09, 2024 as Officer Bobby Paulk Day in Baytown. Police Chief John Stringer announced the memorial will take place at the Baytown Police Depart- ment in the Lobby on September 09, 2024 to present a memorial chair in honor of Officer Bobby Paulk. 4. BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 a. Conduct a public hearing concerning the City of Baytown Year 2024-2025 Proposed Municipal Budget. At 7:28 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding the City of Baytown Year 2024-2025 Proposed Municipal Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie summarized the latest updates regarding the City of Baytown Year 2024-2025 Proposed Municipal Budget. Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced no citizens had signed up to speak on the item. At 7:31 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo closed the public hearing regarding the City of Baytown Year 2024-2025 Proposed Municipal Budget. b. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Crime Prevention District's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. At 7:31 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding the Baytown Crime Prevention District's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie summarized the Baytown Crime Prevention District's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced no citizens had signed up to speak on the item. At 7:32 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo closed the public hearing regarding the Baytown Crime Prevention District's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. c. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 5 of 16 A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 15,875, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo,Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham,Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 15,875 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Fire Control,Prevention and EMS District Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. At 7:32 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding the Baytown Crime Prevention District's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie summarized the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and EMS District Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced no citizens had signed up to speak on the item. At 7:33 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo closed the public hearing regarding the Baytown Crime Prevention District's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. e. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Mike Lester to approve Ordinance No.15,876, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo,Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham,Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 6 of 16 ORDINANCE NO. 15,876 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie summarized Item 4.f., related to the Baytown Area Water Authority Proposed Budget. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 15,877, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo,Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham,Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 15,877 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY(BAWA) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2 "Administration," Article IV "Boards and Commissions," Division 2 "Parks and Recreation Board," Section 2-281 "Created; Membership"; to remove the appointment deadline. Assistant City Attorney Kristin Holmes provided an overview of Item 5.a., related to the removal of an appointment deadline. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 15,878, as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 7 of 16 Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo,Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham,Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 15,878 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE IV "BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS," DIVISION 2 "PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD,"SECTION 2-281 "CREATED;MEMBERSHIP";TO REMOVE THE APPOINTMENT DEADLINE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance to repeal and replace the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and accompanying zoning map. Repeal and replacement of Subpart B, Appendix A, Unified Land Development Code in the Baytown Code of Ordinances, as a new Chapter 111 of the Baytown Code of Ordinances. Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner addressed the Council in regards to an ordinance to repeal and replace the Unified Land Development Code(ULDC) and accompanying zoning map. Repeal and replacement of Subpart B,Appendix A,Unified Land Development Code in the Baytown Code of Ordinances, as a new Chapter 111 of the Baytown Code of Ordinances. Mr Scribner wanted to thank Council Members for their suggestions on the revisions. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to table Item 6.b.,until September 12, 2024. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo,Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham,Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved 6. REPORTS a. Receive the City of Baytown's Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Quarter Ending June 30,2024. City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page8of16 Finance Director Teresa McKenzie summarized Item 6.a., related to the Financial and Investment Reports. (Exhibit A) Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced the report was received. b. Receive the 2024 Certified Ad Valorem Anticipated Collection Rate and the Certified Excess Debt Collections from the City of Baytown Tax Assessor/Collector. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview of the 2024 Certified Ad Valorem An- ticipated Collection Rate and the Certified Excess Debt Collections from the City of Baytown Tax Assessor/Collector. Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced report received. 7. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Items 7.a., thru Item 7.k., with the exception of Item 7.i. The vote was as fol- lows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo,Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham,Council Member Laura Alvarado,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 payment to Goose Creek Consolidated Inde- pendent School District for ad valorem tax assessment and collection services. ORDINANCE NO. 15,879 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT FOR AD VAL- OREM TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES FOR FY 2023-2024 TO GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-SEVEN THOU- SAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($77,332.80); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance repealing and replacing ordinance number 15,688 passed by the City Council of the City of Baytown,Texas,on January 11,2024,regarding the purchase of thirteen (13) Chevrolet police vehicles and related emergency equipment from Freedom Chevrolet though Houston-Galveston Area Council(H-GAC),and authorizing the purchase City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 9 of 16 of thirteen(13) Chevrolet police vehicles and related emergency equipment with installation from Reliable Chevrolet, through the Sheriff's Association of Texas. ORDINANCE NO. 15,880 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 15,688 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THIRTEEN (13) CHEV- ROLET POLICE VEHICLES WITH RELATED EQUIPMENT AND IN- STALLATION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM ED MORSE AUTOMOTIVE, LLC., D/B/A FREEDOM CHEVROLET BUICK GMC, THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL; AU- THORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE-MILLION SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND, FIVEHUNDRED, NINETY-SIX AND 13/100 DOLLARS ($1,065,596.13) TO RELIABLE CHEVROLET, THROUGH THE SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS VEHICLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF THIRTEEN (13) CHEVROLET POLICE VEHICLES WITH RELATED EMER- GENCY EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION; MAKING OTHER PRO- VISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Software Assurance (SA) for all City servers to SHI/Government Solutions, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources. ORDINANCE NO. 15,881 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 32/100 DOL- LARS ($51,784.32) TO SHI/GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT AND SOFTWARE ASSURANCE FOR ALL CITY SERVERS THROUGH THE TEXAS DE- PARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF- FECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the award of the Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Contract to Bound Tree Medical,LLC. ORDINANCE NO. 15,882 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN,TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($175,000.00) TO BOUND TREE MEDICAL, INC., THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 10 of 16 GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE(BUY BOARD), FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDI- CAL SUPPLIES; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an amendment to Ordinance No. 15,591 substituting a corrected Exhibit B to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Gateway Ten Business Park. ORDINANCE NO. 15,883 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15,591 WHICH ADOPTED AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR GATEWAY TEN BUSINESS PARK, LLC, TO SUBSTITUTE A CORRECTED EX- HIBIT B;MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance approving the renewal of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA)Annual Mechanical Services Contract with IPS Pump Services, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 15,884 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL MECHANICAL SERVICES CONTRACT — YEAR 3 BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND IPS PUMP SERVICES, INC., FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT WATER TREAT- MENT FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance approving a Progressive Design-Build Agreement (Phase I Scope of Work only) with Baytown Waterworks Partners, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and CaroHo Engineering, Inc., joint-venture, of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) East Surface Water Plant Phase 2 Expansion Project. ORDINANCE NO. 15,885 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN APPROVING A PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD AGREE- MENT (PHASE I SCOPE OF WORK ONLY) BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND BAYTOWN WATER- WORKS PARTNERS, MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES, INC. AND CAROLLO ENGINEERING, INC. JOINT VENTURE, FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY EAST SURFACE WATER City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 11 of 16 PLANT PHASE 2 PROJECT;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. h. Consider an ordinance approving an Owner Advisor Services Agreement for Phase I and Phase II with BGE, Inc.,for the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) East Surface Water Plant Phase 2 Expansion Project. ORDINANCE NO. 15,886 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, APRROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BGE, INC. FOR OWNER ADVISOR PHASE 1 AND 2 SERVICES FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY EAST SURFACE WATER PLANT EXPANSION; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF- FECTIVE DATE THEREOF. i. Consider an ordinance authorizing a purchase agreement with Goose Creek Consol- idated Independent School District for Parcel 6, Parcel 7, and Parcel 9 land acquisitions for the Market Street Revitalization Project. Council Member Laura Alvarado expressed appreciation to City Staff for their time,diligence and efforts with ensuring accuracy in regards to Item 7.i. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham to approve Ordinance No. 15,889 The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo,Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham,Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 15,889 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXE- CUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 6, A 0.0625- ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, PARCEL 7, A 0.1292-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND,AND PARCEL 9,A 0.0045-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND,ALL OF WHICH ARE SITUATED IN THE WILLIAM SCOTT UPPER LEAGUE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 66, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE GARTH ROAD WIDENING PROJECT; AUTHOR- City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 12 of 16 IZING PAYMENT OF A PURCHASE PRICE FOR SUCH PROPERTY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX THOU- SAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX AND NO/100 DOLLARS (176,986.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. j. Consider an ordinance renewing the Annual Mechanical Services Contract with IPS Pump Services,Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plants and Lift Stations. ORDINANCE NO. 15,887 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL MECHANICAL SER- VICES CONTRACT WITH IPS PUMP SERVICES, INC., AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($604,998.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. k. Consider an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad, re- lated to the purchase of Tract 3 for the South Main and Republic Drainage Improvement Project. ORDINANCE NO. 15,888 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXE- CUTE A LETTER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY DE- SCRIBED AS PARCEL 3, A 0.5961-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, SITU- ATED IN THE HARVEY WHITING SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 840, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH MAIN AND REPUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;AU- THORIZING PAYMENT OF A PURCHASE PRICE FOR SUCH ROP- ERTY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($116,828.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 8. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report: • Information Technology Systems (ITS) City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 13 of 16 o Mr. Reynolds wants to thank Computer Specialist Grayson Cash and Computer Specialist Erin Cravey for their instrumental response in assisting to resolve data lost in reference to grants totaling$50 million-dollars. • Parks and Recreation o Lifeguard Teams participated at the Texas Lifeguard Championship on Wednesday July 31, 2024 in Round Rock,TX. • Tidal Titans: received 3rd Place in the First Aid Scenarios/6th Place Overall Joseph Kress, Michael Butcher, Summer Seale, Madaline Villalta, (Coaches: Brieah Zuercher and Clarissa Brown) o Aqua Alphas: received 1st Place in the Spinal Injury Scenario/PI Place Overall • Piper May, Staci Islas, Steven Kubin,Wyatt Andrus,(Coaches: Joy Goodg- ine and Gabriel Garcia) o Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Summer Games in Brownsville, TX. • Ahmad Bernard(6 years old): 8th Place in the 100m and 5th Place in the 50m • Halle Neely(9 years old): 8th Place in the 1600m • Community Engagement o Mr. Reynolds acknowledged Community Engagement Specialist Kourtney Bonzo for her presentation on City Volunteering. • Public Works and Engineering o Received a "shout out" from Katy Mitchell, stating she is so pleased with the City of Baytown and thankful for the quick response during Hurricane Beryl clean up. She wanted to say what a great job the city has done, as a longtime resident of Baytown. It was a great phone call to end the week and it was a pleasure to speak with Robin Brackin. • Planning and Development o The 2024 Back—to — School Fair, held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, was a resounding success. Made possible by 111 volunteers, including employees from the Community, Schools and City departments. Volunteers distributed 1,250 backpacks stuffed with supplies to start the new school year. Fourteen vendors contributed, offering essential services like eye exams, health screen- ings, and refreshments. Notable contributions included 40 free haircuts from Sik Kutz and a donation of 40 cases of water from Niagara Bottling. Major sponsors played a crucial role, with Baytown Methodist providing 405 back- packs, Raising Cane's donating$3,000, Exxon, Fidelis, and Enterprise contrib- uting school supplies and funds permitting purchase for next year's 2025 contributions towards school supplies. These combined efforts had a profound impact on the students in our community. • Fire Department o Division Chief James Miller was awarded the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer(CFO)from the Center for Public Safety Excellence(CPSE)Com- mission of Professional Credentialing on August 6, 2024. • Police Department o On August 14, 2024 citizen Linda Powell recognized Officers John Tacito, Shane Weitzel, and Juan Navarro for their assistance. During Hurricane Beryl, her front door became stuck and she could not get into her home. Officers Tac- City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 14 of 16 ito,Wietzel and Navaro responded and worked to get the door open for her. Ms. Powell stated, "I love my Baytown Police Department." o On July 17th, 2024, Officer Christopher Obenland received information from Detective Justin Turpin that a sexual assault offender had a warrant for his ar- rest. Officer Obenland worked tirelessly to exhaust all options to arrest the of- fender who had not only committed heinous acts in the presence of a child but had been making threats as well. After finally learning the offender was in the Beaumont area, he contacted a Beaumont officer whom he has worked with. The officers in Beaumont were able to locate the offender and place him in custody before he could harm anyone else. This is a testament to the dedication and tireless attitude of Officer Obenland. o Lieutenant Rene Hinojosa completed the first three week module of the Texas Police Chief Leadership Series. This is a nine week program at the Executive Command College for Police Leaders. Mayor Brandon Capetillo was glad to see all those that contributed and came to assist in the School Fair 2024 Event. Council Member Laura Alvarado expressed thanks to Mr. Reynolds for taking the time to address questions from parents attending the event. 9. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT a. Receive a report from Council Member James Franco regarding projects, pro- grams and events in District No.4. Council Member James Franco reported the current projects,programs and events of District 4: and thanked the citizens for attending the School Fair Event as well. • Public Works& Engineering o Garth Road Widening project is making progress with the utility reloca- tion phase, which is about 30% complete. Roadway construction is scheduled for mid- 2025 to begin from IH - 10 to Archer. o The IH- 10 Intersection Project is still under review by TxDOT and Har- ris County construction is scheduled to begin in early 2025. • Planning& Development o 5921 E IH 10 - New Exclusive Furniture Store is under inspection and 50% complete. o 6280 Garth-2 New Shell Buildings for future tenants are in plan review. o 5010 N Main-Trinity Episcopal Church remodel is under inspection. o 5006 Garth - Chick- fil- A remodeling the parking lot permit issued, not in- spected yet. o 7604 Gateway-Warehouse for Elliot Electrical Supply is under inspection and 45%complete. • Parks& Recreation City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 15 of 16 o District 4's Wayne Gray Sports Complex hosted Outback Steakhouse' s annual Kickball Tournament, featuring teams from over eight Outback locations com- peting in Baytown. o We also have the following opportunities to get involved in athletics at the com- plex. • Adult Coed Softball League: signups run through September 13,2024. The season starts on September 19,2024 with a$200 team fee. Games are at the Wayne Gray Sports Complex. Register at baytownsports.org. • Adult Kickball League: signups are open until September 16, 2024. The new season begins on September 20,2024 with a$200 team fee. Games are on Fridays at the Wayne Gray Sports Complex. Register at bay- townsports.org. • Fall Softball Clinic:begins September 11,2024,running every Wednesday through October 2, 2024. The clinic cost is $75 for all four sessions, with a $25 sibling discount. • Police Department o Mr. Franco wanted to express appreciation from District 4 for the increased police presence and thankful for their service. Mayor Brandon Capetillo acknowledged the report was received. 10. 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. At 7:56 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo recessed and convened into an Executive Session. 1). 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 and/or to deliberate regarding economic development negotiations. At 8:42 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. 11. ACTION ITEM a. Take appropriate action regarding the City Manager's performance evaluation. The City Council Members expressed their appreciation and were very pleased with the City Man- agers performance. City Council and MDD Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 22,2024 Page 16 of 16 A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to increase the pay rate by 6%that will go into effect on October 01,2024. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo,Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham,Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved 12. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Brandon Capetillo adjourned the August 22, 2024, City Council and MDD Regular Joint Meeting at 8:50 P.M. 171" .1 geaigmrRti ): ro0 tl'bq ',, ''' Angela J son C' 't \ co City of Baytown ,'c g n jli'�' . ' k yr° aq....,4 3 1- G ''OF 1 '