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2024 07 25 CC Minutes Joint with MDD MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT July 25, 2024 The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown met in a Joint Meeting on Thursday, July 25, 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/Vice President Laura Alvarado Council Member/Director 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 July 25, 2024 City Council and Municipal Development District (MDD) Regular Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:35 P.M. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation were led by Mayor Pro Tem / Vice President Sarah Graham. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor/President Brandon Capetillo announced no citizens signed up to speak. 2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS a. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Municipal Development District's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. At 6:38 P.M., President Brandon Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding the Baytown Municipal Development District's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. General Manager Jason Reynolds provided a detailed overview of the Baytown Municipal Devel- opment District's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. President Brandon Capetillo announced no citizens had signed up to speak on the item. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 2 of 14 At 6:42 P.M., President Brandon Capetillo closed the public hearing regarding the Baytown Municipal Development District's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. President Brandon Capetillo took a point of privilege to recognize Harris County Precinct 2 Com- missioner Adrian Garcia. b. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Municipal Development District Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. A motion was made by Director Laura Alvarado and seconded by Vice President Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 478, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo,Vice President Sarah Graham, Director Laura Alvarado,Director Kenrick Griffith,Director James Franco, Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 478 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAY- TOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTO- BER 1,2024,AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2025; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council and Baytown Municipal Devel- opment District Joint Meeting held on May 23,2024. d. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council and Baytown Municipal Devel- opment District Joint Meeting held on June 27,2024. A motion was made by Director Laura Alvarado and seconded by Vice President Sarah Graham to approve Item 2.c. and 2.d., as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo,Vice President Sarah Graham, Director Laura Alvarado,Director Kenrick Griffith,Director James Franco,Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved 3. MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 3 of 14 a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on June 13,2024. b. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on June 28, 2024. c. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council and Baytown Municipal Devel- opment District Joint Meeting held on June 27,2024. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Items 3.a., through Item 3.c., 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 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 a. Receive the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget. Mayor Brandon Capetillo acknowledged the budget was received. b. Receive the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget. Mayor Brandon Capetillo acknowledged the budget was received. 5. MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 a. Receive the City Manager's Proposed Municipal Budget and budget message for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. City Clerk Angela Jackson distributed the City Manager's Proposed Municipal Budget and budget message for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to the City Council members. Mayor Brandon Capetillo acknowledged the budget was received. b. Consider a resolution setting the dates for the budget work sessions to discuss the Proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 2937, as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 4 of 14 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2937 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, CALLING THREE (3) SPECIAL COUNCIL MEET- INGS TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 8, 2024, AT 4:00 P.M., AUGUST 13, 2024, AT 4:00 P.M., AND AUGUST 14, 2024, AT 4:00 P.M.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider an ordinance setting the date,time and place for a public hearing regarding the Proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 15,861, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 15,861 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUB- LIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 MUNICIPAL BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced he will not take action at the Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. 6. PROPOSED ORDINANCES Anne Lahowetz, 4809 Gulfway Dr., thanked the Planning and Development staff for their assis- tance in resolving her concerns regarding Item 6.a., and thanked Mayor Brandon Capetillo,Mayor City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 5of14 Pro Tern Sarah Graham and Council Member Laura Alvarado for their assistance through the pro- cess. a. 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 informed the City Council Members they are requesting to delay the vote regarding the ordinance to repeal and replace the Unified Land Devel- opment Code(ULDC)and accompanying zoning map. Repeal and replacement of Subpart B,Ap- pendix A,Unified Land Development Code in the Baytown Code of Ordinances,as a new Chapter 111 of the Baytown Code of Ordinances, until January 1, 2025. Planning and Development Assistant Director Ryan Hvitlok summarized the subject matter. Council Members provided their concerns and opinions regarding the types of developments to be permitted following this Ordinance approval. Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced no action would be taken. 7. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2024-2025 Community De- velopment Block Grant(CDBG) funds. Planning and Development Assistant Director Ryan Hvitlok summarized Item 7.a., a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) for the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds. A motion was made byCouncil Member Laura Alvarado and seconded byMayor Pro Tern Sarah Y Graham to approve Resolution No. 2938. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2938 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND UR- City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 6 of 14 BAN DEVELOPMENT(HUD)GRANT DIVISION FOR THE 2024-2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND NO/100($834,817.00);AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider a resolution adopting the revised Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines. Planning and Development Assistant Director Ryan Hvitlok summarized Resolution No. 2939, highlighting the requirements for eligibility of the CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilita- tion Program. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 2939. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2939 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE REVISED COMMUNITY DEVEL- OPMENT BLOCK GRANT OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider a resolution adopting the revised Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Homebuyer Assistance Program Guidelines. Planning and Development Assistant Director Ryan Hvitlok summarized Resolution No. 2940, highlighting the requirements and benefits of using the CDBG Homebuyer Assistance Program. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2940. 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 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 7of14 Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2940 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S REVISED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HOMEBUYER AS- SISTANCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR THE RE- PEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider a resolution adopting the revised Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sewer Line Repair and Replacement Program Guidelines. Planning and Development Assistant Director Ryan Hvitlok summarized Resolution No. 2941, highlighting the requirement criteria and benefits of using the CDBG Homebuyer Assistance Pro- gram. The Council Members expressed their opinions and potential amendment request that can be re- vised to help increase the number of homeowners utilizing this program. A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 2941. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2941 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE REVISED COMMUNITY DEVEL- OPMENT BLOCK GRANT SEWER LINE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 8. CONSENT a. Consider an ordinance and approval of the First Amendment to the Site Lease with Option between the City of Baytown and T-Mobile West Tower LLC. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 8 of 14 A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a., through 8.g. 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. 15,862 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MAN- AGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SITE LEASE WITH T-MOBILE WEST TOWER, LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the annual renewal of the Tyler Munis software. ORDINANCE NO. 15,863 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE MUNIS FINANCIAL, HUMAN RE- SOURCES, AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND THREE HUN- DRED THIRTEEN AND 61/100 DOLLARS ($220,313.61); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the year-two payment of a ten-year lease agree- ment with ZOLL Medical Corporation for the ZOLL One Program for EKG Monitor/De- fibrillators. ORDINANCE NO. 15,864 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN,TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PAY ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION FOR SECOND ANNUAL INSTALLMENT OF THE TEN (10) YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ZOLL ONE PRO- GRAM FOR EKG MONITORS/DEFIBRILLATORS IN AN AMOUNT NO TO EXCEED NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 9 of 14 THIRTY-SIX AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($94,836.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF- FECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the first renewal of the Annual Nuisance Abate- ment Mowing Contract with McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc., Del Sol Group, and Greenscapes Six,LLC. ORDINANCE NO. 15,865 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL NUISANCE ABATE- MENT MOWING CONTRACT WITH MCLEMORE BUILDING MAINTENANCE, INC.,DEL SOL GROUP LLC, AND GREENSCAPES SIX, LLC; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($275,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of two new bomb suits with helmet systems from Med-Eng,LLC.The suits will be purchased using funds awarded to the Police Department from the Port Security Grant Program and Houston Ship Channel Security Dis- trict. ORDINANCE NO. 15,866 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($85,382.00) TO MEDENG, LLC FOR THE SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE OF TWO(2) MED-ENG EOD-10E BOMB SUITS WITH HELMETS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S BOMB SQUAD; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance renewing the As-Needed Electrical Services and Electrical Motor Services Contract with Baytown Electric Company and Pfeiffer& Son, LTD. ORDINANCE NO. 15,867 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL AS-NEEDED ELECTRI- CAL SERVICES AND ELECTRICAL MOTOR SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH BAYTOWN ELECTRIC COMPANY AND PFEIFFER & SON, LTD; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 10 of 14 FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($655,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment and Operations Efficiency Improvements Project with Five Engineering, LLC. ORDINANCE NO. 15,868 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FIVE ENGINEERING,LLC,FOR THE CENTRAL WASTEWATER DISTRICT PLANT EQUIPMEMT AND OPERATION EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAY- MENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EX- CEED SIX HUNDRED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($696,646.00);MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF- FECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 9. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report: • Police Department o Recently received a 90% on an audit for Offender Watch compliance of sex offender registration(SOR)requirements,one of the highest ratings in the state, which is not easy to accomplish. Thanks to the efforts of Administrative Assis- tant Estela Martin, Detective Jessica Gallegos, and Detective Natalie Robinson for managing the SOR program and making this rating possible! • Human Resources o Rachel Philo earned her Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential. This is a nationally recognized certifica- tion for Human Resource professionals. • Fire Department o Firefighter / Paramedic Virginia Williamson completed her Associate of Ap- plied Science Degree in Fire Science from Lone Star College. o Baytown Fire Department received the following recognition: ■ On behalf of the American Heart Association(AHA), we would like to extend our congratulations on achieving the following for 2024 Mis- sion: Lifeline® EMS Recognition: Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll • Parks and Recreation o A citizen wrote in to recognize Parks and Recreation staff: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 11 of 14 "I would like to express how much I admire the way the employees of parks and recreation work especially at the events. They look professional, they are helpful, and look like they truly enjoy what they are doing. In cases like this, it is usually because the leadership has set a standard and has willingly compliant employees. Good job Parks and Recreation Leadership team!!," Dr. Yvonne Thomas-Chapa o On July 15, 2024 City of Baytown Aquatics participated in the Gulf Coast Guard Games in Mont Belvieu,TX against 11 other teams from the Houston area testing their skills. The two teams brought home the listed awards: • Tidal Titans: 3'I Place CPR Scenario/3'I Place Spinal Injury Sce- nario/4th Place Overall Participants: Joseph Kress, Michael Butcher, Summer Seale, Madi lyn Villalta Alternates: Orietta Bedregal and Kendall Wilcox Coaches: Brieah Zuercher, Bailey McMahan and Clarissa Brown • Aqua Alphas: 2"d Place CPR Scenario/1st Place Spinal Injury Sce- nario/1st Place First Aid Scenario/1st Place Overall Participants: Piper May, Staci Islas, Steven Kubin, Wyatt Andrus Alternates: Corbin Elliott and Austin McGee Coaches: Joy Goodgine, Jose Oquendo and Gabriel Garcia o Both teams were awarded bids to compete at the Texas Lifeguard Champi- onship on July 31,2024 in Round Rock, TX. o This year's Youth Summer Track team is sending 21 kids to the Texas Am- ateur Athletics Federation (TAAF) Summer Games to compete at the State Track & Field meet. This year's TAAF Summer Games are being held in Brownsville, Texas on July 25th—28th. • Benjamin Aviles-800 meters, Luke Rodriguez-200 meters, Ahmad Bernard-50 & 100 meters, Ava Lee-50 and 100 meters, Stella Out- land-Shotput and Discus, Raelee Wheeler-Triple Jump and 400 me- ters, Isabella Rosas-400 meters, Samone Miller-80 meter hurdles, Makayla Baptiste-Long Jump, 100,300 meter hurdles and 200 me- ters, Halle Neely-800 and 1600 meters, Gabrielle Washington-Shot Put,Joseph Aviles-Shot Put,Justice Thompson-800, 1600 and 3200 meters, Ivan Armendariz-1600 and 3200 meters, Abraham Lopez- 1600 and 3200 meters,David Washington-800 meters,Kai Keeling- 200 and 400 meters, Emily Eufracia-300 meter hurdles and 400 me- ters, Elijah Charles-200 and 400 meters, Kevin Davis-300 meter hurdles,Jacob Villarreal-800 and 1600 meters. • Disannexation conversation with the City Council of a possible resolution at the end of year for the residents. • A discussion will take place for establishing an ordinance regarding generators for assisted living facilities and similar facilities. • A letter recognizing Public Works water department staff in assisting a resident with resolving a water concern and very much appreciated for the effort to assist and resolve their issue. • Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham received a write-in acknowledging her responsive- ness and efforts to resolve residents' concerns. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 12 of 14 10. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT a. Receive a report from Council Member Sarah Graham regarding projects, pro- grams and events in District No.2. Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham reported the current projects,programs and events of District 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham provides a brief description of the perspective areas in Baytown that fall under District 2. • Public Works&Engineering o West Texas Avenue Drainage Improvements Project—Advertisement for bids will begin next week. It is anticipated that Council will be presented a contract in September with construction beginning in late September or early October. o South Main and Republic Drainage Improvements Project — The design and property acquisition are nearly complete. Two parcels need to be pro- cured, one from Union Pacific Railroad and the other from GCCISD. We hope to start advertising for bids in September and begin construction in December. o Lee High School Drainage Improvements—Construction is complete and the contractor is working through the punch list. It is anticipated that City Council will be asked to approve the final change order and payment to the contractor in September. o Texas Avenue Lift Station — the design is underway and approximately 20%complete. The team is working through the challenges associated with elevating the lift station to comply with floodplain requirements. o Market Street Revitalization—Design is complete.The County is awaiting permits for the railroad crossings. • Planning&Development o 1907 Decker Dr—Demolish Existing Structure& Construct New Wen- dy's Restaurant—In Review—Awaiting Resubmittal. o 1502 Nolan Rd—Bay Terrace Apartments Remodel—20 permits issued —no inspections yet. o 1715 N Alexander Dr—Remodel of Existing Structure; Tortilleria Y Taqueria De La Cruz—Permit Issued—no inspections yet. o 205 W Texas Ave—Parks& Recreation Storage Building—Under In- spection approximately 60%complete. • Parks&Recreation o District 2 -Bicentennial Park hosted a highly successful 3rd and 4th of July event earlier this month. The Bellamy Brothers'performance on the 3'C was well-received,setting the stage for an even larger turnout on the 4th of July, highlighted by the performances of Niko Moon and Brett Young, which drew the largest crowd ever seen at the park. "A big thank you to the Parks and Recreation staff that assisted with setting up during the event." New attractions such as the Bayshore Fine Ride's " Show of Cars" and the static City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25,2024 Page 13 of 14 display of wartime vehicles" provided by National US Armed Forces Mu- seum were particularly popular additions to the event, offering visitors ad- ditional entertainment and historical elements. Overall, the event at Bicentennial Park was a great success, combining great music, community spirit, and engaging displays to create a memorable celebration of Inde- pendence Day. Events like this are only made possible through the com- bined efforts of multiple departments working together from the City of Baytown. o The Eddie V. Gray Wetland Center restarted camps last week with Nature's Canvas. Power was still out at the Wetlands Center so camp was held Mon- day-Wednesday at the Community Center. Power was restored at the Wet- lands Center Wednesday afternoon so camp finished up at the Wetlands Center Thursday and Friday. o On August 17th,the Market at Town Square will continue its summer prime time hours from 6pm- 10pm. Currently,there are over 70 vendors selling a variety of local goods either made or grown within a 100-mile radius of the Town Square. Music, Food & drinks will also be available for the whole family to enjoy. o Public Safety Listening Tour will be held at the Wetlands Center on August 19, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. o Citizen Highlight from District 2: Leonard Graham for 20 plus years of beautifying the community. 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. At 8:03 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 8:37 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 July 25, 2024, City Council and MDD Regular Joint Meeting at 8:38 P.M. 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