2025 01 23 MDD Minutes Joint with CCMINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
January 23, 2025
The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown
met in a Joint Meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2025, 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 i Director
Laura Alvarado
Council Member i Vice President
Kenrick Griffith
Council Member / Director
James Franco
Council Member i Director
Jacob Powell
Council Member i Director
Charles Johnson Mayor.-' President
Jason Reynolds City Manager General Manager
Scott Lemond City Attorney,.' General Counsel
Gabriella Gonzales Deputy City Clerk! Assistant Secretary
John Stringer Sergeant at Arms
Mayor i President Charles Johnson convened the January 23, 2025 City Council and Municipal
Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:55 P.M. All members were
present.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation were led by Council Member!' Director
James Franco.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor i President Charles Johnson announced a citizen signed up to speak.
Mark Eichenbaum Vice President of Government Affairs & Community Development for Lyte
Fiber, 1131 Columbia Street, Houston, provided a detailed status report of the ongoing develeop-
ment of their fiber optic internet in Baytown.
2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS
President Charles Johnson took MDD Items out of order and resumed after Item 10. Appointments.
a. Consider a resolution to approve the disbursement request from the Hyatt Regency.
Finance Director Teresa McKinzeie provided a brief description regarding Item 2.a., a resolution
to approve the disbursement request.
Director Kenrick Griffith, requested clarification regarding ownership of the Hotel and signage
that has been displayed on the Hyatt grounds.
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General Manager Jason Reynolds provided a brief description of Item 2.a., regarding the disburse-
ment request.
General Counsel Scott Lemond provided references for the Fire Arm Policy posted at the Hyatt.
A motion was made by Director Mike Lester and seconded by Vice President Laura Alvarado to
approve Resolution No. 490, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah
Graham, Director James Franco, Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike
Lester
Nays: Director Kenrick Griffith
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 approving the minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and
the Baytown Municipal Development District held on November 19, 2024.
C. Consider approving the minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and
the Baytown Municipal Development District held on December 12, 2024.
A motion was made by Director Jacob Powell and seconded by Vice President Laura Alvarado to
approve the City Council Joint Special Meeting held on November 19, 2024 and December 12,
2024 as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah
Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, Director Jacob
Powell and Director Mike Lester
Nays:
Approved
3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
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4. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and
the Baytown Municipal Development District held on November 19, 2024.
b. Consider approving the minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and
the Baytown Municipal Development District held on December 12, 2024.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve the Minutes of City Council Meetings held on November 19, 2024 and
December 12, 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
C. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on
December 23, 2024.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meetings held on November 19, 2024 and
December 12, 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
5. 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 January.
25 YEAR
Reynaldo Olivo, Public Works & Engineering, Water Plant Operator III
Elsa Tobias, Police, Patrol Officer
30 YEAR
Monica Summersill, Police, Patrol Officer
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Conduct a public hearing and consider a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) on
approximately 2.96 acres at 1112 Kilgore Road to allow for the construction of a residential
accessory structure prior to the construction of a primary structure.
At 7:17 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding a request to amend the
official zoning map to rezone approximately 2.96 acres.
Planning and Development Assistant Director Ryan Hvitlok summarized the subject matter of the
hearing.
Mr. Hvitlok relayed that Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizen had signed up to speak on the item.
At 7:20 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding a request to amend the
official zoning map to rezone approximately 2.96 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.
Council Members provided their opinions and suggestions for Item 6.b. regarding Ordinance No.
16,023.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarah
Graham to approve Ordinance No. 16,023, related to Item 6.a., as submitted. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham, Council Member
Laura Alvarado, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member lames
Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays:
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-
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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 concerning a request to amend the official zoning map to
rezone approximately 0.10 acres located at 2109 W. Texas Avenue from General Commercial
(GC) to Mixed Residential (MR) Zoning District.
At 7:38 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding a request to amend the
official zoning map to rezone approximately 0.10 acres.
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.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizen had signed up to speak on the item.
At 7:41 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding a request to amend the
official zoning map to rezone approximately 0.10 acres.
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.
Council Members provided their opinions and suggestions for Item 6.d. regarding Ordinance No.
16,024.
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 6.c., as submitted. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,024
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 0.10 ACRES
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 2109 WEST TEXAS AVENUE, LE-
GALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1, BLOCK 1, CENTRAL HEIGHTS
REPLAT, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A GEN-
ERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICT TO A MIXED RESI-
DENTIAL (MR) ZONING DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM
PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NOI100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00);
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFEC-
TIVE DATE THEREOF.
7. DISCUSSIONS
a. Discussion regarding the potential General Obligation Bond Election and the Bond
Committee.
City Manager Jason Reynolds, provided a detailed overview regarding Item Ta., the upcoming
General Obligation Bond Election and the Bond Committee.
Council Members provided their appreciation and recommendations regarding Item Ta.
8. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the adoption of Guidelines and Criteria for Chap-
ter 380 Economic Development Programs.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided a detailed summary on Item 8.a., regard-
ing adoption of Guidelines and Criteria.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Mike
Lester to approve Resolution No. 2963. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2963
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR
THE CITY'S CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRO-
GRAM; AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
9. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Consent Items 9.a., through 9.q., with the exception of Item 9.k., The vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a monthly lease payment to Williams Scotsman,
Inc for the lease of a mobile modular building used for Health Department offices.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,046
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN TO WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND AND NO1 100 DOLLARS
(S47,000.00) FOR A MONTH -TO -MONTH LEASE EXTENSION IN
CONNECTION WITH THE LEASE OF A MODULAR OFFICE BUILD-
ING FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN HEALTH DEPARTMENT; MAK-
ING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Water Tower Lease Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Cellco Partnership (doing business as Verizon Wireless).
ORDINANCE NO. 16,047
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D: BIA VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF ANTENNA FACILITIES AT THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN WATER TOWER LOCATED AT 2822 GRAND SOUTH PARK-
WAY, BAYTOWN, CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the annual renewal of Procore Construction Man-
agement Software with Carahsoft Technology Corp through the Texas Department of Infor-
mation Resources.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,048
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF EIGHTY-TWO
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 48/100 DOLLARS
($82,250.48) TO CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR
THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND SERVICES NECESSARY FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT TRACKING BY
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT,
THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RE-
SOURCES; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 15,760 to prescribe the number of
positions and titles in the classification "Service Group - Fire."
ORDINANCE NO. 16,049
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS AND TI-
TLES IN THE CLASSIFICATION "SERVICE GROUP FIRE" FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Services
with Harris County Emergency Services District No. 75.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,050
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXE-
CUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES WITH HARRIS
COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 75; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
L Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Front Line Mobile Health, PLLC for
Annual Medical Evaluation service for the Fire Department.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,051
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH, PLLC, FOR
ANNUAL MEDICAL EVALUATION SERVICE FOR THE FIRE DE-
PARTMENT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN ACCORDING TO THE COMPENSATION AND
PROFESSIONAL FEES CONTRACT ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A TO
THE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUN-
DRED TWO THOUSAND AND NO:' 100 ($102,000.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement between the City
of Baytown and the National Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) for the Baytown Nature
Center Oyster Reef Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2964
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREE-
MENT FOR THE BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER OYSTER REEF
RESTORATION AND SHORELINE PROTECTION PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance granting an access easement to the Harris County Flood Con-
trol District for drainage and access purposes on city -owned land.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,052
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A DRAIN-
AGE AND ACCESS EASEMENT TO HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A DRAINAGE AND ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
I. Consider an ordinance authorizing amendments to the existing agreements with The
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Be Well Baytown to update terms,
expand services, and enable reimbursement capabilities for eligible expenses during Fiscal
Years 2025 and 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,053
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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
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Planning Services Agree-
ment with Kendig Keast Collaborative for Update to the Unified Land Development Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,054
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KENDIG KEAST
COLLABORATIVE, INC., FOR URBAN PLANNING AND ECO-
NOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DE-
VELOPMENT OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC
PLAN AND DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN; AUTHORIZING ADDI-
TIONAL PAYMENTS BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED
ONE AND 05'100 DOLLARS ($37,801.05); MAKING OTHER PROVI-
SIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC-
TIVE DATE THEREOF.
k. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement with Safebuilt,
LLC to provide third party permit review and inspection for the San Jacinto Marketplace
development project.
Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner, provided a detail description of fees associ-
ated with Item k., an agreement with Safebuilt and clarified for the record this type of agreement
has previously occurred before.
Council Members expressed their opinions regarding the progress of the San Jacinto Marketplace
development.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Mike
Lester to approve Ordinance No. 16,060. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,060
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SAFEBUILT TEXAS, LLC TO PROVIDE CIVIL
ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION, PLANNING RE-
VIEW, BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND BUILDING INSPECTION
SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SAN JACINTO MARKET-
PLACE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX
HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-
TWO AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($683,262.00); MAKING OTHER PRO-
VISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC-
TIVE DATE THEREOF.
1. Consider a resolution approving the City of Baytown Investment Policy in accordance
with the Public Funds Investment Act, Section 2256.005 (e).
RESOLUTION NO.2965
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S INVEST-
MENT POLICY AND STRATEGY STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
M. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole source purchase of Neptune water meters
for meter maintenance from Core & Main LP.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,055
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NOII00 DOL-
LARS ($700,000.00) TO CORE & MAIN LP FOR THE SOLE -SOURCE
PURCHASE OF NEPTUNE WATER METERS, PARTS AND SUPPLIES
FOR METER MAINTENANCE; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RE-
LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
n. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to the Texas Commission on Environ-
mental Quality for the City of Baytown's annual water system fee.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,056
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND
14/100 DOLLARS ($94,318.14) TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE ANNUAL FEE FOR THE
CITY'S WATER SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
0. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase and installation of micro -surfacing
from Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., utilizing the City of Baytown's Cooperative Purchase
Agreement with the City of North Richland Hills.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,057
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FIVE HUN-
DRED FORTY-NINE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO
DOLLARS AND 24/100 ($549,272.24) TO INTERMOUNTAIN
SLURRY SEAL, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF MICRO -SURFACING, THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHAS-
ING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
P. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Temporary Possession and Use Agreement for
the West Texas Avenue Drainage Improvement Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,058
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY POSSESSION AND
USE AGREEMENT WITH SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION TX, LLC
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 407 WEST PEARCE AVENUE BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEST TEXAS AVE-
NUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
q. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement with Carollo
Engineers, Inc., for the City of Baytown Capacity Assessment and Capital Improvement Plan
Development for the Wastewater Treatment Plants.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,059
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN CAPACITY ASSESSMENT AND CAPITAL IM-
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PROVEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANTS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED
THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND
NOII00 DOLLARS ($232,188.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RE-
LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
10. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider a resolution amending the Mayor's appointment of one (1) representative
and/or one (1) alternate to the 2025 Transportation Policy Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2966., related to Item 10.a., designating Council Member
Jacob Powell as the representative and City Manager Jason Reynolds as the alternate for the Trans-
portation Policy Council for the year 2025. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2966
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2961 AND DESIG-
NATING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S REPRESENTATIVE 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.
b. Consider a resolution amending the designation of one (1) representative and/or one
(1) alternate for the General Assembly of the Houston -Galveston Area Council for the year
2025.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Resolution No. 2967., related to Item 10.b., designating Council Member Laura
Alvarado as the representative and Mayor Charles Johnson as the alternate for the General Assem-
bly of the Houston -Galveston Area Council for the year 2025. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2967
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2947 AND DESIG-
NATING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S REPRESENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE HOUSTON-
GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2025; AND PROVID-
ING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider a resolution authorizing the appointment of Mayor Charles Johnson to the
Baytown Municipal Development District and the Baytown Hospitality Public Facilities Cor-
poration.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member James
Franco to approve Resolution No. 2968, related to Item 10.c., designating Mayor Charles Johnson
to the Baytown Municipal Development District and to the Baytown Hospitality Public Facilities
Corporation. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2968
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING CHARLES JOHNSON TO THE BAY -
TOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND TO THE
BAYTOWN HOSPITATLITY PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider a resolution authorizing seven (7) appointments to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board.
Council Members expressed their opinions and suggestions for their district specific terms drawn.
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The nominations to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board were as follows:
• District At -Large: Mayor Charles Johnson appointed Terry Sain.
• District 1 At -Large: Council Member Laura Alvarado reappointed Agustin Loredo III.
• District 2 At -Large: Received no applicants, currently Vacant.
• District 3 At -Large: Council Member Kenrick Griffith will confirm with applicant, currently
vacant.
• District 4 At -Large: Council Member James Franco appointed Thomas Capetillo.
• District 5 At -Large: Council Member Jacob Powell appointed Jamari Gilbert.
• District 6 At -Large: Council Member Mike Lester appointed Beth Rivera.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2969., related to Item 10A., appointing the slate of officers
as presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2969
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING AGUSTIN LOREDO III, THOMAS CA-
PETILLO AND BETH RIVERA TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider a resolution authorizing five (5) appointments to the Fire Control, Preven-
tion & Emergency Medical Services District.
• District At -Large:
Mayor Charles Johnson reappointed Larry Hollaway.
• District 1 At -Large:
Council Member Laura Alvarado appointed Ashley Robins.
• District 2 At -Large:
Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham reappointed Jamari Gilbert.
• District 5 At -Large:
Council Member Jacob Powell reappointed Barry L. Hawkins.
• District 6 At -Large:
Council Member Mike Lester will inquire about representatives,
currently vacant.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2970., related to Item I Ox., appointing the slate of officers as
presented to the Fire Control, Prevention & Emergency Medical Services District. The vote was
as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2970
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING ASHLEY ROBINS, LARRY HOL-
LOWAY, JAMARI GILBERT, AND BARRY L. HAWKINS TO THE
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION & EMS DISTRICT; AND PROVID-
ING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
f. Consider a resolution authorizing five (5) appointments to the Baytown Police Advi-
sory Committee.
• Chief of Police Designee: Chief Stringer reappointed Steve Jones.
• Chief of Police Designee: Chief Stringer reappointed Natalie Robinson.
• District 2 At -Large: Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham appointed Rex Elliot.
• District 4 At -Large: Council Member James Franco appointed Andrea Rice.
• District 5 At -Large: Council Member Jacob Powell reappointed Kirk Russell.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Ken -
rick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 2971., related to Item 10.f., appointing the slate of officers
as presented to the Baytown Police Advisory Committee. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2971
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING STEVE JONES, NATALIE ROBINSON,
REX ELLIOT, ANDREA RICE AND KIRK RUSSELL TO THE BAY -
TOWN POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider a resolution authorizing four (4) appointments to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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• District 2 At -Large: Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham reappointed Kim Kosteck.
• District 4 At -Large: Council Member James Franco reappointed Janeice Carroll.
• District 6 At -Large: Council Member Mike Lester reappointed Mike Beard.
• Real Estate / Development Individual At -Large: Mayor Charles Johnson reappointed
Donna Winfrey.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 2972., related to Item I O.g., appointing the slate of officers
as presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2972
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING DONNA WINFREY, KIM KOSTECK,
JANEICE CARROLL AND MIKE BEARD TO THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Jason Reynolds provided the manager's report.
• Mr. Reynolds expressed his appreciation to citizens for abiding by the recommen-
dations to stay off the roads during the weather warnings and thankful to the City
of Baytown employees that had to work in the snow conditions.
• A thank you to David Alamia and his Team that assisted with The Emergency Op-
eration Center (EOC). They were prepared to assist with the needs of Baytown.
• Fire Department
o Congratulations to Chief Kenneth Dobson and his Team for winning Men Who
Can Cook.
• Planning and Development Services, Public Works and Engineering (PWE), Traf-
fic Control and Solid Waste collaborated on the neighborhood cleanup event. That
took place in conjunction with PWE's Household Hazardous Waste Event. Teams
made up of eleven employees, one volunteer and a Community Development Ad-
visory Committee (CDAC) member helped clean Middletown, Pelly and West Bay-
town. Over 40 bags of trash and debris were gathered by two -person teams, and
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residents twice filled a 30-yard roll -off dumpster. Tire and a -waste collection were
also part of the event.
This year's Daddy Daughter Dance is Western themed and will be held on February
1 st, from 2pm -- 8pm, at the Baytown Community Center. There will be dancing,
games, activities, photo opportunities and refreshments. Tickets are $12.50 per per-
son, and this is a come and go gathering with registration closing on January 31 st.
Tickets will be $20 per person at the door.
Parks and Recreation
a Received several recognitions at the 2024 Texas Recreation and Park Society
(TRAPS) East Region Awards. The department was honored with two Special
Event Photography Awards, one for Tracy Eason's work and another for Diana
Herrera's. The City of Baytown's website, baytown.org/events, earned the
TRAPS East Region Promotional Award, and William Jones was named Part -
Time Employee of the Year. Lastly, the TRAPS East Region Maintenance
Award was presented to the City's custom fabricated anti -tamper protective
boxes, for maintaining high standards and fostering innovation.
o Jina Faith and Amy Shipley have both successfully completed all requirements
for the HUB Managers Series Level 1, and Amy Shipley has also earned her
Green Belt certification.
Police Department
o Officer David Lambert received a write in from a resident commending his
courtesy and professionalism. Great job, Officer Lambert!
o During the month of December, the Baker Rd/Decker Dr corridor became a
primary target for burglaries and stolen vehicles. During the reported burglaries,
information that was gathered, led officers to formulate a plan utilizing various
patrol tactics in an attempt to apprehend the suspect in the commission of a
crime. Officer Watkins and Officer Yocum put together a great plan and were
able to apprehend the burglary suspects and 9 total charges were made. Great
work from our officers!
12. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
a. Receive a report from Council Member James Franco regarding projects, programs
and events in District No. 3.
Council Member James Franco reported the current projects, programs and events of District 4:
Public Works & Engineering (PWE)
o Residents will see some utility relocation work continued on Garth Road be-
tween Archer and I-10. PWE staff is working with TxDOT to prepare the Road-
way Improvement for Phase A&B for public bidding in May 2025.
o There is a sidewalk repair taking place on Country Club View and Country Club
Cove, panel replacement happening on N. Main, and a water line rehabilitation
project scheduled for Inverness.
Planning & Development
o A new O'Reilly Auto parts is about halfway done at 4230 Decker Drive.
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o Sitework for Phase 1 of Cottage Green multifamily development at 605 Hunt is
in progress.
o Expansion of the existing Boat, RV, and Self -storage at 4500 N. Main is under-
way.
o Elliot Electrical Supply at 7604 Gateway expansion is almost complete.
o Four new office -warehouse spaces will be coming to 5278 N. Main.
Parks & Recreation
o Weather permitting, the first season of Adult Softball in 2025 will begin next
week at District 4's Wayne Gray Sports Complex. The Men's Beginner, Inter-
mediate league is full, but there's still spots open for teams in the Advanced and
Coed leagues. Go to BaytownSports.org to register today.
o P2:3 is reporting that recruitment for the Aquatics 2025 season is off to a strong
start, with 367 applications received since the positions were posted on January
13th. Staff has also ordered new cabanas, furniture, and picnic tables to enhance
guest comfort. Additionally, a new Point of Sale system is being implemented,
along with upgraded menu options. To streamline operations and improve the
overall guest experience.
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 Degree.
Mayor Brandon Capetillo acknowledged report was received.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regarding pending or con-
templated litigation.
b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and/or
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys and/or to
discuss economic development negotiations.
C. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
Section 551.074 to deliberate the annual performance evaluation and duties of the Municipal
Court Judge.
At 9:04 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened into an Executive Session.
I). 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 10:54 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson 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.
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14. ACTION ITEM
a. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Municipal Court Judge's annual
performance evaluation.
Council Members discussed the evaluation prior to concluding to a set action.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve a salary increase of 4% for the Municipal Court Judge. The vote was as fol-
lows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, 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:
Approved
16. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor / President Charles Johnson adjourned the
January 23, 2025, City Council and MDD Joint Meeting at 10:55 P.M.
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