2024 12 12 MDD Minutes Joint with CCMINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
December 12, 2024
The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown
met in a Joint Meeting on Thursday, December 12, 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 Tem / Director
Laura Alvarado
Council Member i Vice President
Kenrick Griffith
Council Member.,` Director
James Franco
Council Member.,` Director
Jacob Powell
Council Member i 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
Chief of Police.,` Sergeant at Arms
Mayor l President Brandon Capetillo convened the December 12, 2024 City Council and
Municipal Development District (MDD) Special Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:34 P.M.
All members were present with the exception of Council Member Director Mike Lester who was
absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation were led by Council Member Director
Kenrick Griffith.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced a citizen signed up to speak.
Amy Maggie, 1711 James Bowie Drive, addressed Council to seek assistance with the living con-
ditions at the Providence Apartments in Baytown.
2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS
a. Consider a resolution to amend the capital budget for the Hyatt Hotel.
Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a brief description regarding Item 2.a., request for
amendment to the capital budget addressing internet maintenance.
A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Kenrick Griffith
to approve Resolution No. 490, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director
Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, Director
Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Director Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.490
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAY -
TOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDING THE
HYATT REGENCY BAYTOWN-HOUSTON CAPITAL BUDGET FOR
THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR TO REALLOCATE FUNDS WITHIN THE
BALLROOM RIGGING POINTS BUDGET TO COVER EXPENSES AS-
SOCIATED WITH INTERNET SERVICE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing the amendment to the Hyatt Hotel Service Agree-
ment.
Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a brief description regarding Item. 2.b. aligning the
service agreement to the City's Fiscal Year.
A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Jacob Powell to
approve Resolution No. 491, 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
Nays: None
Other: Director Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 491
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAY -
TOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE HOTEL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND HY-
ATT CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
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DATE THEREOF.
3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on
September 26, 2024.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarah
Graham to approve the City Council Meeting held on September 26, 2024., as submitted. The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham, Council Member
Laura Alvarado, Council Member Kcnrick Griffith, Council Member
James Franco and Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
4. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service.
Human Resources Director Joey Lopez presented the item and provided a video presentation of all
the individuals that received the Years of Service award for the month of December.
25 YEAR
Jeremy Stevens, Police, Patrol Officer
30 YEAR
John Lunsford, Police, Patrol Officer
Shawn Fischer, Police, Police Lieutenant
Michael Farabee, Police, Patrol Officer
Derrick Gaskin, Fire, Assistant Fire Chief
Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham exited the meeting at 6:42 P.M.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the official zoning map to
rezone approximately 3.81 acres at 5814 N SH 146 from Planned Unit Development (PUD)
to Mixed Residential (MR) zoning district.
At 6:48 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding a request to amend
the official zoning map to rezone approximately 3.81 acres.
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Planning and Development Assistant Director Ryan Hvitlok summarized the subject matter of the
hearing. Mr. Hvitlok relayed the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended
approval.
Council Members provided their opinions regarding suggestions for Item 5.a.
Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced no citizen had signed up to speak on the item.
At 6:51 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo closed the public hearing regarding a request to amend
the official zoning map to rezone approximately 3.81 acres.
b. Consider an ordinance for the approval to amend the official zoning map to rezone
approximately 3.81 acres at 5814 N SH 146 from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Mixed
Residential (MR) zoning district.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,023, related to Item 5.b., as submitted. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,023
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 TO TWO PARCELS, APPROXI-
MATELY 3.81 ACRES, LOCATED AT 5814 N. SH 146 FROM
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) TO A MIXED RESIDEN-
TIAL (MR) ZONING DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PEN-
ALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO; 100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00);
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFEC-
TIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed text amendment to the Chapter 111, Uni-
fied Land Development Code (ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Divisions
1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.4, 4.2, 6.1, 7.2, 7.4, 8.1, and 10.2 of the ULDC, making general corrections
in consistency with the current code as well as the newly adopted code.
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At 6:52 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding proposed text amend-
ment to the Chapter 111.
Planning and Development Assistant Director Ryan Hvitlok summarized the subject matter of the
hearing.
Council Members expressed their concerns regarding Item 5.c.
Mr. Hvitlok relayed the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced no citizen had signed up to speak on the item.
At 7:00 P.M., Mayor Brandon Capetillo closed the public hearing regarding proposed text amend-
ment to the Chapter 111.
d. Consider an ordinance on an amendment to the Chapter 111, Unified Land Develop-
ment Code (ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Divisions 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2,
3.4, 3.6, 4.2, 6.1, 7.2, 7.4, 8.1, and 10.2 of the ULDC, for general corrections in consistency
with the current code and the newly adopted code.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No.16,024, related to Item 5.d., as submitted. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CHAPTER 111,
"UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," ARTICLE 1, "GENERAL
PROVISIONS," DIVISION 1.1, JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY,
SECTION 1.13, "AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION;" ARTICLE 2,
"ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS," DIVI-
SION 2.2, "ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STAND-
ARDS," SECTION 2.21 "RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL
STANDARDS," SUBSECTION 2.21-4 "MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR),"
SUBSECTION 2.21-6, "ALTERNATIVE RESIDENTIAL (AR)," SEC-
TION 2.22 "MIXED -USE NEIGHBORHOOD (MUN) DISTRICT DI-
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MENS[ON STANDARDS," SECTION 2.23 "NONRESIDENTIAL DIS-
TRICT DIMENSION STANDARDS," SUBSECTION 2.23-3, "GEN-
ERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)," SUBSECTION 2.23-4, "FREEWAY
COMMERCIAL (FC)," SUBSECTION 2.23-6 "HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
(HI)," DIVISION 2.3 "USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.31, "CONSOL-
IDATED USE TABLE," TABLE 2.31-1, "LAND USE TABLE," SEC-
TION 2.33, "USE -SPECIFIC STANDARDS," SUBSECTION 2.33-5,
"COMMERCIAL USES," 2.35(C)(3), "TIMING OF CONSTRUCTION,
SECTION 2.35(D)(4)(E), "LOCATION," SECTION 2.35(E)(1)(c)(ii)(A),
SECTION 2.36, "TEMPORARY USE STANDARDS," TABLE 2.36-2,
"TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION, STORAGE, AND REFUSE COL-
LECTION USES;" ARTICLE 3, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," DI-
VISION 3.2, "BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN," SECTION 3.21,
"GENERAL PROVISIONS," SUBSECTION (D), "SIDEWALKS," SEC-
TION 3.22, "SINGLE -UNIT DWELLING AND DUPLEX DEVELOP-
MENT," SUBSECTION (E), "RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES," DIVISION 3.4, "TREE PRESERVATION, LAND-
SCAPING, AND BUFFERING," TABLE 3.41-1 "REQUIRED LAND-
SCAPING TYPE SUMMARY," SECTION 3.43, "BUFFERYARD
LANDSCAPING," SUBSECTION E, "STREETSCAPE BUFFER -
YARD," DIVISION 3.6, "SIGNS," SECTION 3.64, "PERMISSIBLE
SIGNS AND STANDARDS," TABLE 3.64-2 "PERMANENT FREE-
STANDING SIGNAGE;" ARTICLE 4, "SUBDIVISION DESIGN," DIVI-
SION 4.2, "SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS," SECTION 4.22,
"DEVELOPMENT TYPES," SUBSECTION D, "INFILL," SECTION
4.24, "LOTS AND BLOCKS;" SUBSECTION B, "LOTS," ARTICLE 6,
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BODIES, DIVISION 6.1, "LEGISLATIVE
AND QUASIJUDICIAL BODIES ESTABLISHED AND AUTHOR-
IZED," SECTION 6.12, "PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION;"
SUBSECTION (E), "TERMS AND FILLING VACANCIES," ARTICLE
7, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES," DIVISION 7.2, "COM-
MON REVIEW PROCEDURES," SECTION 7.210, "DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW SUMMARY TABLE," TABLE 7.210-1, "SUMMARY OF
PROCEDURES", DIVISION 7.4, "MASTER PLANS, AMENDMENTS,
AND SPECIAL USES," SECTION 7.45 "PLANNED UNIT DEVELOP-
MENT;" ARTICLE 8, "NONCONFORM[TIES," DIVISION 8.1, "CLAS-
SIFICATION AND CONVERSION OF NONCONFORMITIES,"
SECTION 8.13 "CONVERSION OF NONCONFORM ITIES;" ARTICLE
10, "WORD USAGE," DIVISION 10.2 "DEFINITIONS;" PRESCRIBING
A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/ 100 DOL-
LARS ($2,000.00) FOR REGULATIONS GOVERNING FIRE, SAFETY,
ZONING OR PUBLIC HEALTH OR SANITATION; PROVIDING A RE-
PEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
6. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
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a. Consider an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for encumbrances car-
ried forward from Fiscal Year 2024, interfund transfers, capital projects, and contributions
made to departments.
Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a brief description regarding Item. 6.a. to amend the
Fiscal Year 2025 budget for encumbrances carried forward from Fiscal Year 2024.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Ordinance No.16,025, related to Item 6.a., as submitted. The vote was as fol-
lows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025 BUDGET FOR ENCUMBRANCES CARRIED FORWARD
FROM FISCAL YEAR 2024, INTERFUND TRANSFERS, CAPITAL
PROJECTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO DEPARTMENTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance approving a Water Supply and Waste Disposal Agreement
with Harris County MUD No. 555.
City Attorney Scott Lemond summarized item 6.b., regarding an agreement with Harris County
MUD No. 555 and highlighted revisions.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No.16,026, related to Item 6.b., with corrections. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell
Nays:
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Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE
DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 555; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC-
TIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the declaration of surplus property and approv-
ing the sale of approximately 0.29958 acres of land located at 105 W. Humble (LTS 4, 5, 6 &
19 through 23, BLK 43, Goose Creek).
Economic Manager Brian Moran summarized item 6.c., regarding an ordinance authorizing the
declaration of surplus property and approving the sale of approximately 0.29958 acres.
City Manager Jason Reynolds, thanked Brokers Donna Winfrey and Jeff Walters for their assis-
tance in selling surplus properties of the City of Baytown and Mr. Moran for overseeing the coor-
dination.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,027, related to Item 6.c., as submitted. The vote was as fol-
lows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,027
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO DECLARING
CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE
OF APPROXIMATELY 0.2995 ACRES OF LAND LEGALLY DE-
SCRIBED AS LOTS 4, 5, 6, AND 19 THROUGH 23, BLOCK 43, OF THE
GOOSE CREEK SUBDIVISON, TO YOLANDA WHITFORD; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the declaration of surplus property and approv-
ing the sale of approximately 0.3432 acres of land located at 527 S. Burnett Drive, legally
described as (Lot 14 Block 61 of the Lakewood Subdivision Section G.)
Economic Manager Brian Moran summarized item 6.d., regarding an ordinance authorizing the
declaration of surplus property and approving the sale of approximately 0.3432 acres.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,028, related to Item 6.d., as submitted. The vote was as fol-
lows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,028
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO DECLARING
CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE
OF APPROXIMATELY 0.3432 ACRES OF LAND LEGALLY DE-
SCRIBED AS LOT 14, BLOCK 61, OF THE LAKEWOOD SUBDIVI-
SION SECTION G, TO DONALD RAY MORARA; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
7. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution accepting a donation from The Russell Foundation.
City Manager Jason Reynolds expressed his appreciation to The Russell Foundation for their con-
tinuous generosity and donation of 5 acres to the City.
A motion was made by Council Member James Franco and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Resolution No. 2953, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell
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Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2953
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF A FIVE ACRE PAR-
CEL ADJACENT TO RUSSELL PARK IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
FROM THE RUSSELL FOUNDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution suspending Article 4, "Types of Meetings"; Section 4.1 "Regu-
lar Meetings" of the City of Baytown City Council Rules of Procedure for the purpose of
canceling the January 9, 2025, City Council Meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2954, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2954
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING ARTICLE 4 "TYPES
OF MEETINGS"; SECTION 4.1 "REGULAR MEETINGS" OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND
CANCELING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR
JANUARY 9, 2025; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
8. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Items 8.a., through 8.o., with the exception of Item 8.d., The vote was as
follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
a. Consider a resolution to adopt the following Annexes to the Emergency Operations
Plan. The Flood Hazard Annex meets the FEMA CRS Program elements of a Flood Warning
and Response Plan.
• Firefighting Annex ESF 4
• Emergency Management Annex ESF 5
• Logistics and Resource Management Annex ESF 7
• Search and Rescue Annex ESF 9
• Hazardous Materials and Oil Spill Response Annex ESF 10
• Radiological Incident Annex
• Flood Hazard Annex
• Debris Management Support Annex
RESOLUTION NO. 2955
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING ANNEXES AS COM-
PONENTS TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS PLAN: FIREFIGHTING ANNEX ESF 4, EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT ANNEX ESF 5, LOGISTICS AND RESOURCE MAN-
AGEMENT ANNEX ESF 7, SEARCH AND RESCUE ANNEX ESF 9,
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND OIL SPILL RESPONSE ANNEX ESF
10, RADIOLOGICAL INCIDENT ANNEX, FLOOD HAZARD ANNEX,
AND DEBRIS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ANNEX; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a trailer for the Police Depart-
ment Underwater Search and Recovery Team through Port Security Grant program and
Houston Ship Channel Security District.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,029
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF EXTREME TRAILERS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRAILER FOR THE POLICE DEPART-
MENT UNDERWATER SEARCH AND RECOVERY TEAM AND AU-
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THORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN THE SUM
OF SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO
AND NOI100 DOLLARS ($72,182.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Labor First, LLC, d/b/a Re-
tiree First, for a Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance under the medical carrier Unit-
edHealthcare.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,030
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LABOR
FIRST, LLC, D:-B,A RETIREE FIRST FOR RETIREE MEDICARE AD-
VANTAGE PLAN INSURANCE UNDER THE MEDICAL CARRIER
UNITED HEALTHCARE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF JANUARY
1, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
ONE MILLION FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEV-
ENTY-FIVE AND NO.100 DOLLARS ($1,051,575.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for an
operational study with 65th North Group.
Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced Item 8.d., will be pulled for consideration individually at a
later meeting.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment with the Equitable Financial Life Insur-
ance Company of America as the carrier/administrator for the City of Baytown's employee
voluntary coverages for life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,031
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE EQUITABLE FI-
NANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AS THE
CARRIER/ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S
LONG-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS, SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
BENEFITS, AND LIFE INSURANCE BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND AND NO? 100 DOLLARS ($525,000.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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f. Consider an ordinance to enter into a policy amendment and authorize payment to
OptumHealth (Unimerica Insurance Company) for services as the carrier/administrator for
the City of Baytown's 2025 benefit stop loss coverage.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,032
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN THOU-
SAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($1,967,148.00) TO OPTUMHEALTH (UNIMERICA INSURANCE
COMPANY) FOR SERVICES AS THE CARRIER/ADMINISTRATOR
FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S 2025 BENEFIT STOP LOSS
COVERGE; AUTHORIZING; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC-
TIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment for administration of the Employee
Wellness Center with Concentra Health Services, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,033
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREE-
MENT FOR SERVICES AT AN ONSITE CENTER WITH CONCENTRA
HEALTH SERVICES, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED
SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND
NO.100 DOLLARS ($562,869.00) FOR ADMINISTRATION OF AN EM-
PLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC, INCLUDING MEDICAL SERVICES AND
SUPPLIES; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment with United Healthcare of Texas, Inc., as
the carrier/administrator for the City of Baytown's medical and pharmaceutical claims.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,034
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO UNITED
HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS, INC., AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN'S MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL
CLAIMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED
TWENTY THOUSAND AND NO.100 DOLLARS ($220,000.00); AU-
THORIZING YEAR THREE OF A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT BE-
TWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND UNITED HEALTHCARE OF
TEXAS, INC. COVERING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2025 - DE-
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CEMBER 31, 2025; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance authorizing the payment of an annual assessment to the Harris
County Appraisal District.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,035
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT TO THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE 2024 TAX YEAR IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE AND NO.100 DOLLARS
($334,149.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance approving the professional services agreement with Carollo
Engineers, Inc., for the Baytown Area Water Authority Condition Assessment and Capital
Improvement Plan Development for the Water Treatment Plants.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,036
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
AND CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA
WATER AUTHORITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WATER TREAT-
MENT PLANTS; APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA
WATER AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED SEVEN
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND NO.`100 DOLLARS
($207,918.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
k. Consider an ordinance renewing the Annual Asphalt Mill & Overlay Program Con-
tract with Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast a CRH Company. onsider an ordi-
nance authorizing the extension or renewal of the Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and BGFP Houston LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,037
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT
OF TWO MILLION TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND
SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 45100 DOLLARS ($2,274,662.45)
TO RENEW THE TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC. DrBiA GULF
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COAST, A CRH COMPANY CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2025, ASPHALT MILL & OVERLAY PROGRAM FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF-
FECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
1. Consider an ordinance authorizing a correction deed for the land sale to Goose Creek
Consolidated Independent School District on November 25, 2020.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,038
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF A COR-
RECTION DEED FOR THE SALE OF LAND TO GOOSE CREEK
CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
M. Consider an ordinance approving The Baytown Household Hazardous Waste Collec-
tion Day that is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the City of Baytown Storage
Facility, located at 1200 Lee Drive, Baytown, Texas, from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,039
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND NO 100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00) TO CLEAN
EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR TRANSPORT
AND DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS,
THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH
THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) FOR THE
BAYTOWN HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
DAY; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
n. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Huitt-
Zollars, Inc., for the Brunson Theater Build Out Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,040
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HUITTZOLLARS, INC., FOR ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR COURTYARD OF-
FICES OF THE BRUNSON THEATER BUILD OUT PROJECT; AU-
THORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ACCORDING
TO THE COMPENSATION AND PROFESSIONAL FEES SCHEDULE
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT B TO THE CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED
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EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO100 ($85,000.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
o. Consider an ordinance authorizing the award for the Hyperchlorination and Inspec-
tion of Multiple Water Towers to Hydra Tech, LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,041
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HYDRA TECH, LLC FOR
AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR THE HYPERCHLORINA-
TION AND INSPECTION OF ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TOW-
ERS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED NINETY-ONE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND NO; 100
DOLLARS ($291,723.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
9. APPOINTMENTS
a. Conduct the election of the Baytown City Council Mayor Pro Tem.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to table Item 9.a. regarding Mayor Pro Tem no longer than 60 days. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays: Council Member Kenrick Griffith
Other: Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
b. Consider a resolution authorizing one (1) appointment to the Library Board.
City Manager Jason Reynolds announced Rhonda Lopez as the nomination of the Library Board
for the remainder of the term of March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve, Resolution No. 2956, regarding Rhonda Lopez as the appointment to the
Library Board. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Mem-
ber Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member
Jacob Powell
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Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2956
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING RHONDA LOPEZ TO THE LIBRARY
BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider a resolution authorizing four (4) appointments to the Animal Control Advi-
sory Committee.
Licensed Veterinarian: Dr. Francisco Alvarez
Interested Citizen: Marga Matthews
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2957, reappointing Dr. Francisco Alvarez and Marga
Matthews as reappointment to the Animal Control Advisory Committee. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Mem-
ber Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member
Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
Chief of Police/Designee: Mike Farabee
Director of Health/Designee: James Garcia/Shawn Cochran
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2957, reappointing Mike Farabee, until a new Chief of Police
nomination is received and Shawn Cochran as Director of Health to the Animal Control Advisory
Committee. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Mem-
ber Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member
Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tem. Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2957
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING DR. FRANCISCO ALVAREZ, MARGA
MATTHEWS, MIKE FARABEE AND SHAWN COCHRAN TO THE
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider a resolution authorizing two (2) appointments to the Baytown Area Water
Authority.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2958, reappointing Brenda Bradley Smith and Alyssa Linares
to the Baytown Area Water Authority. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Mem-
ber Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member
Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2958
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING BRENDA BRADLEY SMITH AND
ALYSSA LINARES TO THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHOR-
ITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider a resolution authorizing four (4) appointments to the Baytown Crime Con-
trol and Prevention District.
• District l At -Large: Loretta White
• District 2 At -Large: Jose Ortega
• District 3 At -Large: Charles Eugene Murrell
• District 5 At -Large: David Start, Jr
Council Member Laura Alvarado requested to nominate for District I at a future meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Resolution No. 2959, reappointing Jose Ortega, Charles Eugene Murrell and
David Start, Jr to the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Mem-
ber Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member
Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2959
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING JOSE ORTEGA, CHARLES EUGENE
MURRELL AND DAVID START, JR TO THE BAYTOWN CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
E Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to nominate one (1) member to
the Civil Service Commission.
A motion was made by Council Member James Franco and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2960, reappointing Mr. Donald Vallier to the Civil Service
Commission. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Mem-
ber Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member
Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2960
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING DONALD VALLIER TO THE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider the Mayor's appointment of one (1) representative and one (1) alternate to
the 2025 Transportation Policy Council and one (1) representative and one (1) alternate to
the 2025 Transportation Advisory Committee.
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• Transportation Policy Council Representative: Mayor Brandon Capetillo
• Transportation Policy Council Alternative: City Manager Jason Reynolds
• Transportation Advisory Committee Representative: Assistant City Manager Brant
Gary
• Transportation Advisory Committee Representative: Planning and Development Di-
rector Martin Scribner
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2961, reappointing Mayor Brandon Capetillo and City Man-
ager Jason Reynolds to the Transportation Policy Council, Brant Gary and Martin Scribner to the
Transportation Advisory Committee. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Mem-
ber Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member
Jacob Powell
Nays:
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2961
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S REPRE-
SENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES TO THE TRANSPORTATION
POLICY COUNCIL AND THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
FOR THE YEAR 2025; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
10. MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Jason Reynolds provided the manager's report.
• Fire Department
o Battalion Chief Chris Rio, completed his Texas Fire Chief Academy thru Chiefs
Association earning his Certified Fire Executive Professional Designation.
o Battalion Chief Patrick Mahoney was awarded the Professional Chief Fire Of-
ficer with the Commission on Professional Credentialing.
o Casey Cook graduated with her FEMA Master of Public Information Program
and joined 179 MPI Officers worldwide.
• Parks and Recreation
o Christina Butcher completed her Masters of Science and Horticulture with
Texas Tech as a full time employee with the City of Baytown.
• Planning and Development
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o Lamyaa Salem passed her American Institute of Certified Planners Exam,
achieving the highest certification credentials for Planners.
o BAWA raw water rehabilitation is just starting and construction of the BAWA
backwash is in the design phase.
o Shout -Out to all those involved with the Angel Tree, all 142 children have been
spoken for and will be receiving their gifts tomorrow.
o Citizen comment from Ms. Maggie regarding the Providence Apartments at
Baytown. The City has been informed regarding the living conditions and the
Planning and Development Department is reaching out and assisting in any way
permitted.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
a. Receive a report from Council Member Kenrick Griffith regarding projects, pro-
grams and events in District No. 3.
Council Member Kenrick Griffith reported the current projects, programs and events of District 3:
• Parks & Recreation
c. Baytown Nature Center will host its annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count on
Saturday, January 4th, marking 125 years since the event began in 1900 to mon-
itor declining bird populations. Today, more than 20 countries participate. The
Baytown Nature Center count starts at 5:30 a.m. and runs all day.
o The new Cunningham r" Gametime Fitness course at Baytown Soccer Park was
completed in October. This month, Parks and Recreation will install a new 800-
square-foot playground with a walkway next to the fitness course.
• Planning & Development
o The Village at Baytown Apartments is nearly a third of the way through updat-
ing its units and increasing the number of accessible units.
o Buc-ee's has been remodeling its kitchen and adding electric vehicle charging
stations. The project is just past the halfway point.
o A new gas station is planned for the Four Corners area, and the plan is currently
under review.
o A new business park with approximately 20 buildings is planned for 1500 San-
tavy Street. So far, one building has been permitted, and two more are under
review.
o The Baker Road Lift Station Project is nearing completion, with only the fenc-
ing, driveway, and Baker Road median remaining.
Fire Department
o A citizen wants to thank Fire Station 5 and the Training Center for their assis-
tance with the Neighbors Night Out and Civic Associations. He appreciates
their service, professionalism and kindness of the Fire Departments.
City Manager Jason Reynolds congratulated City Clerk Angela .Jackson for completing her City
Clerk Certification and becoming an official Texas Municipal Clerk. A congratulations to Assis-
tant to the City Manager Sabrina Martin for graduating with her Masters in Public Administrations.
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Mayor Brandon Capetillo acknowledged the report was received.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code
Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.087 to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regarding
pending or contemplated litigation; deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property; and/or to deliberate regarding economic development negotiations.
At 7:40 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 8:48 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.
Mayor Brandon Capetillo wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
16. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor President Brandon Capetillo adjourned
the December 12, 2024, City Council and MDD Joint Meeting at 8:49 P.M.
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