2024 07 25 MDD Minutes Joint with CC 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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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"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.
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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
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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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