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2025 02 27 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN February 27, 2025 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 27, 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: Jacob Powell Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado Council Member Sarah Graham Council Member Kenrick Griffith Council Member James Franco Council Member Mike Lester Council Member Charles Johnson Mayor Carol Flynt Interim Assistant City Manager Kristin Holmes Assistant City Attorney Angela Jackson City Clerk John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor Charles Johnson convened the February 27, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting with a quorum present at 6:50 P.M. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation were led by Council Member Mike Lester. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak. a. John Issac, 5410 Bayou Blvd stated, "I want to address two main concerns. Part of it is already being addressed by the Baytown Police Department. At Town Square, we're having a lot of what I call tweens. Parents are just dropping their kids off unsupervised, which I don't particu- larly approve of, but the kids are not creating the problems. I've talked to the Police Department and they're going to start possibly conducting a bicycle pass. I just want to make sure you all are aware of that. We need to head off a potential problem going on. Also, back to my pet peeve. We have a parking lot on Pierce Street that is always locked and it should not be locked. It's a public parking lot told to me by a previous City Manager. That's where my customers were supposed to park. I appreciate everything everybody's doing. Please, let's get that lot unlocked there is no reason for it to be locked. It's a pretty piece of concrete, thank you." b. Don Aikey, 410 Rollingwood Rd stated, "I'm disappointed in everybody up there. Since 2021 we started trying to get the toxins out of the children playgrounds. We still haven't done it, with 1,150 days plus later. Next pet peeve I have is the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). February is not over yet and I've already given three major violations of the law for Baytown to the TCEQ. Twenty-two years ago, Baytown City Council approved a quarter of a City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 2 of 29 for Baytown to the TCEQ. Twenty-two years ago, Baytown City Council approved a quarter of a million dollars to a law firm, so that Baytown could plead guilty to sewer violations we've had since 2013. They redid the deal and when they redid it Baytown now looks like they don't have any violations because they're not reporting them. We have poor management in Parks and Recre- ation and we have poor management at Public Works, because they have 24 hours to report a violation. They haven't been doing it. I can show you a half a million dollar house in Lakewood that had raw sewage running across the yard. The man cannot sell his house because nobody will finance a house with raw sewage running across the front of it. If that doesn't get your interest going and your conscience going the month's not even over and I've found at least five violations for the TCEQ. I wasn't sure of the reporting, but they know me. They don't even have to get my information. They get my name and they know it's to Baytown. I've had two violations in Baytown of sewage going across residential yards. If it's happening in Baytown, it's happening everywhere. Every realtor in the City should be worried because it devalues the house. If they'll do it to them, they'll do it to anybody. Thank you." 2. 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 an individual that received the Years of Service award for the month of February. 35 YEAR Mitchell Dasent, Parks & Recreation, Crew Leader 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the construction of a 190-foot-tall monopole telecommunication tower and associated fa- cilities in the General Commercial (GC) Zoning District, located at 8808 Needlepoint Road, Baytown, Texas 77521. At 7:00 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 3.a., special use permit for 8808 Needlepoint Road, Baytown, Texas 77521. Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided a detailed presentation regarding Item 3.a., special use permit for 190-foot tall tower (Exhibit A). The Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearings with no major concerns nor comments. Mr. Scribner 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 7:01 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 3.a., special use permit request for 8808 Needlepoint Road, Baytown, Texas 77521. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 3 of 29 b. Consider an ordinance to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) on approximately 3,600 square -feet of proposed lease area, over an approximately 57.26 acres parcel, at 8808 Nee- dlepoint Road, Baytown, Texas 77521, to allow for the construction of a 190-foot-tall mono- pole telecommunication tower and associated facilities in the General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,076, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,076 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 190-FOOT-TALL MONOPOLE TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 8808 NEEDLEPOINT ROAD, OVER A 3,600 SQUARE - FEET PROPOSED LEASE AREA, ON AN APPROXIMATELY 57.26 ACRES PARCEL, ZONED GC; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXCECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SUCH PERMIT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 0.52 acres at 1000 North Alexander Drive from Mixed Use Neighbor- hood (MUN) to a Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District. At 7:03 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 3.c., request to amend the zoning map at 1000 North Alexander Drive. Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided a detailed presentation regarding Item 3.c., to rezone 1000 North Alexander Drive (Exhibit B). The Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearings with no major concerns nor comments. Mr. Scribner relayed the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 4 of 29 Council Member Laura Alvarado expressed appreciation to the Planning Department for assisting the establishment with getting up to code. Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizen had signed up to speak on the item. At 7:07 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 3.c., request to amend the zoning map at 1000 North. Alexander Drive. d. Consider an ordinance for approval to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 0.52 acres at 1000 North Alexander Drive from Mixed Use Neighborhood (MUN) to a Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District. A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,077, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,077 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 0.52 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH ALEXANDER DRIVE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 40 E AND 40 G, ABSTRACT 65 W SCOTT, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOOD (MUN) ZONING DISTRICT TO A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) ZONING DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Council Member Mike Lester appreciates the assistance from the Planning Department as this property is within his district and is looking forward to what it will become. 4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 budget to account for CIP encumbrances carried forward from Fiscal Year 2024, awarded grant budget modifications, other contributions, and funding adjustments to address financial obligations. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 5 of 29 Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie provided a detailed summary regarding amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. (Exhibit C) A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,078, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,078 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET TO ACCOUNT FOR CIP ENCUMBRANCES CARRIED FORWARD FROM FISCAL YEAR 2024, AWARDED GRANT BUDGET MODIFICATIONS, OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS TO ADDRESS FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 15,705 authorizing a settlement agreement with Suzan O. and Eric G. Carter, Jr. related to the matter styled Carter v. City of Baytown, Cause No. 1231329 in the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided a brief summary regarding item 4.b. authorizing a settlement agreement with the Carter v. City of Baytown and informed City Council that as of today, they had reached a mutual agreement and contract was signed. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,079, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 6 of 29 ORDINANCE NO. 16,079 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15,705 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SUZAN O. AND ERIC G. CARTER, JR. TO INCLUDE SETTLEMENT OF THE MATTER STYLED S.O. CARTER AND E.G. CARTER, JR V. CITY OF BAYTOWN; NO. 1231329; IN THE COUNTY COURT OF LAW NO. 4 OF HARRIS COUNTY, ANDIOR ALL OTHER DISPUTES BETWEEN THE PARTIES, AND TO SUBSTITUTE EXHIBIT "A;" AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. REPORTS a. Receive the Racial Profiling Report for Calendar Year 2024. Chief of Police John Stringer provided a detailed report regarding item. 5.a., Racial profiling Re- port (Exhibit D). Mayor Charles Johnson stated Report was received. 6. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Mike Lester to approve Item 6.a., thru Item 6.i., with the exception of Item 6.e., as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved a. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Innovative Interfaces, Inc for year three of a Software As -A -Service Subscription Agreement for the Library's online catalog. ORDINANCE NO. 16,080 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY AND 35/100 DOLLARS ($30,230.35) TO INNOVATIVE INTERFACES, INC. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 7 of 29 FOR YEAR THREE OF A THREE-YEAR SOFTWARE AS -A -SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE VEGA DISCOVERY LAYER FOR THE ONLINE CATALOG FOR THE LI- BRARY; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for pro- fessional sound and lighting services for the City of Baytown's regional festivals within the pre -approved operating budget. ORDINANCE NO. 16,081 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH AGENCIES PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SOUND AND LIGHTING SERVICES FOR MUSICAL PERFOR- MANCES AND VARIOUS ENTERTAINMENT ATTRACTIONS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S JUNETEENTH, 4TH OF JULY, AND GRITO FESTIVALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE PRE - APPROVED FY25 BUDGETED AMOUNT OF ONE -HUNDRED, TEN - THOUSAND, TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($110,025.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the award to Public Management, Inc. for Grant Administration Services for CDBG Disaster Recovery and Reallocation Program (DRRP) Grant Funding. ORDINANCE NO. 16,082 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY AND REALLOCATION PROGRAM (DRRP) GRANT FUNDING; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR GRANT AD- MINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY AND REALLOCATION PROGRAM (DRRP) GRANT FUNDING; AU- THORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF ONE MIL- LION EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,087,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RE- LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Sixth Amendment to the Lease of Premises with Solid Waste, Ltd. Inc. for the Baytown Marina. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 9 of 29 ORDINANCE NO. 16,083 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 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE OF PREMISES WITH SOLID WASTE, LTD. INC.; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment within the pre -approved FY25 Special Services Budget to Baker Wotring, L.L.P., for legal services in connection with the United States of America and State of Texas v. City of Baytown; Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-01279, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. Mayor Charles Johnson pulled Item 6.e. E Consider an ordinance authorizing a lease agreement with ESV Properties, LP., for office space related to the City of Baytown Employee Wellness Center. ORDINANCE NO. 16,084 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 A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ESV PROPERTIES, LP, FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN EMPLOYEE WELLNESS CLINIC; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREFOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY- NINE AND 28/100 DOLLARS ($46,979.28); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance authorizing the first renewal of the Annual Concrete Work Contract with Teamwork Construction Services, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 16,085 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL CONCRETE WORK CONTRACT WITH TEAMWORK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,416,167.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 9 of 29 h. Consider an ordinance authorizing the award of Annual Hydraulic Cement to Ash Grove Cement Company. ORDINANCE NO. 16,086 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00) TO ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY FOR THE AN- NUAL BULK HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONTRACT THROUGH A CO- OPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. i. Consider an ordinance authorizing the award of the Annual Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Contract to Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 16,087 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,930,348.00) TO MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF GAINESVILLE, INC FOR THE ANNUAL GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL CONTRACT THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM, CONTRACT #RFP-121522; MAKING OTHER PROVI- SIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC- TIVE DATE THEREOF. 7. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider a resolution authorizing the reconsideration of three (3) appointments to the Baytown Finance Ad Hoc Committee. Mayor Charles Johnson announced the nominees for the Baytown Finance Ad Hoc Committee as listed below. District 1 Laura Alvarado Chairperson District 3 Kenrick Griffith - Committee Member District 2 Sarah Graham - Committee Member Mayor Charles Johnson expressed his recommendations to rotate Council Members on the Finance Ad Hoc and Capital Improvement Plan Committee. Council Members request an opportunity to further discuss Items Ta., and b., prior to any action being taken. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 10 of 29 Council Member James Franco stated, "I don't think with the bond coming up right now, that we should be doing any shifting of any of these committees at this year. Next year I can see, we do that, but I think with the bond coming up, these committees need to stay the way they are. I can see chair moving, whatever, but myself, Mike, and Sarah putting a lot of work for the CIP going into this bond. Jacob, Laura and Ken have put a lot of work on the finance too for this coming up on this bond. I think what they've been dealing with needs to stay the course through this bond." Mayor Charles Johnson responded with, "That being said, we just discussed that the Bond Committee would be the ones moving forward and deciding what all would be on there. I do understand what you're saying, but I don't think that we should leave everyone there for a year. We normally make these appointments after an election. We've even done that at the last bond election in 2007, it was done the same way. Now, if you all would be open to maybe getting everything done as the City Manager said, "he would like to see everything moving forward with the bond by the end of March," is what was said, I believe. I could see leaving everything as is until the end of March and then after that everything else is in the Bond Committee's hands and we can move forward with the rotation after that." Council Member Sarah Graham stated, "I actually like the idea of moving over to the Finance Committee. If I'm not mistaken, others have already served on finance and then moved over to CIP. Not sure if it was Franco, Ken or Laura? I think there are some good points to Council Members serving on both throughout their terms. I don't think timing right now should be that big of a concern because it is going to be the bond committee that's diving into all of this, the work that you all have been doing and I respect everything that you said, but the work that you all have been doing in the Finance Committee and us on CIP, it's been done. It's about to be handed over to the bond committee. We just saw a presentation during the work session and we're going to be working through all of this, the specifics, the money and all of these things coming up. I think your question to the city manager was what timeline you wanted the numbers and he said he would like to see it at the end of March. I don't know. I think it's always good for all of us to move around and see the big picture. Even the city manager today during the work session said this is the first time for the Finance Committee to see some of these projects. If there had been more movement of us back and forth on some of these committees, then it might not have been the first time some of us were getting the big picture of everything. I think there's pros and cons. I would be excited about moving over to that committee and I don't think it makes a big move either way, but I would support going over there." Council Member Laura Alvarado stated, "She had been on CIP prior to moving over to the Finance Committee. I know when I had my agenda meeting, I don't know if this was told beforehand, but I felt that everything was going to move forward as is. If there was something after that, then I understand your comments, but I agree everything's been pretty much done. We've already moved all the projects. We've dedicated what was going to be CIP and we discussed them tonight. What we want to keep in the COs and as far as Finance Committee, I feel that we're done. I'm not sure what next steps there are? I think Jacob has done an amazing job serving on finance and I look forward to continuing his work and making sure we continue to move forward. As far as the bond, it is going to be on the committee's hands. That's why we formed the committee to ensure that they have a voice. They are part of the process in getting feedback. We're just going to wait and see what they tell us. I'm just not sure what else there is for us to do before the end of March other City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 11 of 29 than determining those numbers we discussed. I would love to have Council Member Graham on the Finance Committee. We still have Ken, so I think that's a good mix of voices and viewpoints. I'm just not sure what the wait or delay would be on this. I feel that I've had a good image of what Jacob has laid out. I feel that we can continue that charge moving into this next process." Council Member Kenrick Griffith stated, "I have a question. Will there be anything relative to the General Obligation (GO) Bond being discussed after March in either committee?" City Manager Jason Reynolds stated, "Yes and no, as part of the original parameters that you're going to give the Bond Committee, you're going to tell them that you're going to have limits. You're going to say work within these bounds and work within these categories, you're going to define that. From there they will be looking at the projects and they will be talking to the citizens and looking at different things. The Council or the Finance Committee, depending on how you all want to set this up. It can all be done at a work session where you are all together or it can be done with the Finance Committee separately. It's however you all want that set up. You all will have to go through on understanding, if we stick at $150 million, we need to start planning out what the other $150 million, $200 million looks like to go forward. We also need to understand what the finances are going to look like for the tax rate, preparing for the tax rate and giving another recommendation for the budget process as well. We're then going to have to understand gearing up towards the budget piece, what that is going to do financially for the rest of our projects that we have. Then we have to gear up a what if scenario, should it fail? We need to prepare for what the finances look like for if it fails, how do we go about addressing other pieces that we need to address and how are those going to be taken care of? It's not just a yes, it's going to be three different things. You have a whole game, but of things that we're still gearing up for that are involved, preparing for the budget. I would say a lot of it's going to be financial discussions. The Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) piece is by and large done for this round of the GO. The CIP Committee may be involved with the Bond Committee to further talk about projects. Staff will be leading that, but the CIP Committee may be requested like; "hey, why did you all choose these?" Or whatever the case may be. I can't tell you what the Bond Committee is going to do." Council Member Kenrick Griffith stated, "Appreciate the clarification. That's my concern moving forward is one of the challenges for me on the Finance Committee was just the terminology alone and just catching up on that. I feel at this point if we make that change, having those possible questions after March it could have somebody behind the wheel on that. I'm totally fine with Ms. Alvarado cheering it. Of course, Jacob did a great job and making that change is fine. I feel that right now, I don't think we need to reinvent the wheel in that respect at this point. Now afterwards, after November, sure. Let's have that discussion. But I think right now, just to keep things flying straight would be good just to stay." Mayor Charles Johnson stated, "So you just said that you had issues with the terminology? Council Member Kenrick Griffith stated, "In the beginning there're things even if somebody would make the step to CIP, there's an adjustment that needs to happen and it'd just be good for somebody coming in at this point to be caught up to speed on what the Finance Committee is. My concern is catching up to speed in the middle of a potential GO and even a Certificate of Obligation (CO) Bond issuance. Let's get that out the way and in November, let's look at that again. That's just where I'm at." City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 12 of 29 Council Member Laura Alvarado stated, "So I'm not new to the Finance committee and you said someone coming in new. I feel my colleague would do very well and so she would be the new person coming in and I get it. I'm going on eight years and I feel that I have a really good grasp on our finances. I'm on (HTAC) where we have a lot more money to deal with. This is a role that Councilman Powell has, and I know it was Mr. Franco who brought it up, but I'd like to hear from Mr. Powell." Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell stated, "1 said this back at our council retreat, everything leading up to the GO. i think we need to keep in the back of our minds, does this benefit the GO? Is it going to help it pass? I think you can say, "Hey, look, we're mostly done. We're going to hand it over to the committee and they'll take it from there." I don't think that we know that's the case. None of us have been through this process. We haven't had a GO since 2007. We weren't on council. It's going to be new for all of us. With that being said, I think that we need to do everything we can to avoid any possible hiccups and that would help this GO go as smoothly as possible. Mayor, we talked about this and I said I have no issue with stepping down from chair and letting Councilwoman Alvarado take that over. I do think that the makeup of the committees themselves, the three individuals that are on each of them, we need to keep that the same through the Bond election, just for the sake of not knowing what it's going to look like as it plays out and I think we should just try to avoid any possibility of just slowing down the process. Having to bring someone new up to speed. That would be both of us if I move over to CIP, it is going to be new for me. I would appreciate the opportunity to get some experience there as well. I think it'd be great if all of us had a well-rounded exposure to each side of the two committees. I just don't think it's the right time right now to do that. I would like to see us wait until we get through this bond election before we make any changes to the makeup of the committees. Again, I have no issues stepping down from chairperson." Council Member Sarah Graham stated, "Thank you for saying all that, this is a very interesting turn of events that I was not expecting and it feels a lot like what happened with Mayor Pro Tem. Just to clarify, you do not like being told that you were unqualified and now I'm being told that I wouldn't be able to understand the terminology. The same thing circling back to the Mayor Pro Tem, everyone that's sitting up here that's an elected official is fully capable of any duty that we are asked to do. If you want to appoint me, Mayor, and this Council wants to approve me going to Finance Committee, great. If they don't, that's also fine. It is important for the public to understand what is going on here. This is very strange to me, I was not expecting this and I don't actually think this is related to timing. I'm not really sure what's going on. I'm actually a little taken back by everything that just went on up here. I assure you what everyone decides tonight, I will do fine on either one of the committees and it will absolutely not impact the goals that we have set for this Council and for our City that we've all been working towards together very openly." Council Member Kenrick Griffith stated, "I just want to rebuttal on that Ms. Graham, I don't want to be a strong man seated up here that's easily defeated. I have no question, you as an educator could grasp this and grasp finance, I have no doubt about that. Everybody is on a learning curve. You got to crawl before you walk and sometimes it takes a little time. I think as we're going forward, it may hinder that or be a clog in the wheel potentially going into this bond. I have no clause with you making that move after November. I think that's fine. I have full confidence that you'll pick everything up like that. I don't want you to perceive it as me saying Sarah isn't qualified City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 13 of 29 enough, it is certainly not the case. It's the timing of it, that's it." Mayor Charles Johnson stated, "When it comes to the committee looking at the projects, could we have the committee come and ask questions to council about the projects? I think that would solve the problem." City Manager Jason Reynolds responded with, "Mayor, if you want to do any and all discussions pertaining to the bond and work sessions so that's in front of all Council Members, you all have that right to do that." Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell stated, "Well then, let's get rid of the committees. What are they needed for?" Mayor Charles Johnson clarified with, "Well, outside of the bond committee, things are hashed out in each of those committees and then they're brought back to us for us to make a decision. Like you said, you all have done excellent work on the CIP and it happened in a small committee so that it could be grasped and brought back on a recommendation. Most of the time I would say that all of Council has accepted your recommendation. This is just giving everyone an opportunity to serve in multiple areas." Council Member James Franco stated, "For me guys, you're going into the Super Bowl, you don't change your starting quarterback at that moment. You finish the season out. Okay, if I had Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, they're not going to go to the same office. I'm not saying that you're not qualified to do it or anything like that. So please don't think that's what it is. It's just you don't change them at the last minute. That's just how I see it. I'm sorry I tend to use sports analogy for things." Council Member Mike Lester stated, "The creation of Ad Hoc subcommittees is solely at your discretion, Mayor. Your appointments of those committees are solely at your discretion with approval from the Council as a whole. I agree with everything that everybody said today, but as chairperson of the CIP I'm going to let you know right now, I'm a little concerned that my role is done. As far as I know, we've talked about $500 million worth of projects. In our CIP, we've talked about trimming that down to around $200 million, $250 million. We haven't done that yet. It's like our work's done. No, it's not. So as chair of that person, I value my colleagues' comments and perspective significantly on CIPs, especially if we're adding all four categories. I would hate to lose that because she brings up good arguments from time to time. It is a timing issue for me. I fully expect Jacob can catch on pretty quick. I fully expect Sarah would catch up pretty quick, but it is a catch up. You're not going to step in there with eight, nine months of experience on the Finance Committee or on the CIP. We're also going to be dealing with 15 citizens. Who, no offense to anyone, really don't have a complete understanding or clue as to the projects. As to the Finance issues, as subcommittees we're going to be working, I would expect pretty closely with that Committee. So that puts a burden on the two that were existing members of each committee to take that lead because the new person is not going to be able to have that background. We've been talking about this for a year. To me, it is a timing issue. It's got nothing to do with anybody's qualifications. I agree, I think the committee should rotate from time to time. I don't think we need to wait till November, but there is a point in time when the bond will be set, and at that point in time, Mayor, if you want to bring this back up and say, now I'm going to stir the pot and I'm going City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 14 of 29 to replace and do whatever, I'll support you100%. At this time, I can't be supportive of that because I'm going to lose a valuable member of my committee and I'm being stingy here. I understand she's looking for a great opportunity. I got that, but I don't want to lose a quality member of my team. We're not done yet. We will be soon and it'll be before November. To me, it's a timing issue and that's it. I would be opposed to start now, but it is at your discretion with our approval." City Manager Jason Reynolds, apologized for saying the CIP Committee was done, but clarifies Council would provide instructions to the committee members regarding projects. Mayor Charles Johnson stated, "I will say this, when I heard the concerns earlier today, I did give thought to it. That's why I suggested in the beginning, the end of March, because I figured at the end of March we would have things set and we could move forward from there." Council Member Laura Alvarado stated, "I have a final comment or just something to say that we have all been serving as elected officials and we all know that. I'm regurgitating what my Council Member said here, the fact that we are ready to just get rid of it, because it doesn't go in one way troubles me. Two, I feel that the comment that this is something new because we haven't done it since 2007. Wouldn't that be new to all of us? This process will be new to all of us. So aren't we starting from the bottom anyway, because we haven't had a bond since 2007. This would be new to us, anyway. I don't understand why it would be critical to keep the committees as they are since we're still going to be learning anyway through the process. That's going through my mind right now. I'm not going to labor this. I'm like Council Member Graham, if the decision is just to keep it as it is, we're going to keep it as it is. I do want to express my frustration because I also feel it was like the Mayor Pro Tern position. It is, it's exactly what it is. We're not always going to agree on everything and that's great. The fact that I wasn't harboring over the Mayor Pro Tern I congratulated him and moved forward. That's what I want us to do is move forward because we have a responsibility to our constituents. I'm not going to be able to continue on with anything. I think we just need to move forward with a vote and move forward with it. However it lays out, that's what we're going to agree to." Council Member Kenrick Griffith stated, "One rebuttal, I don't think it's like the Mayor Pro Tern position, because except for that, I think everybody thinks that Sarah is capable of doing her job and feel the rotation should take place, just not now. Whereas my rotation, they felt that it shouldn't be rotated and only one person should get the opportunity. So that's another false equivalence there. This bunch of logical fallacies. Let's just keep things the way they are and that's where I'll leave it." Council Members request to move forward and take Items 7.a., and 7.b., together. Council Members seek council of legal for making motion to take Items Ta., and 7.b., together at a set date. City Attorney Scott Lemond advised the Mayor that such motion can be made to the requested time frame. b. Consider a resolution authorizing the reconsideration of three (3) appointments to the Baytown Capital Improvement Plan Ad Hoc Committee. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 15 of 29 Mayor Charles Johnson announced the nominees for consideration on the Baytown Capital Improvement Plan Ad Hoc Committee as listed below. District 6 Mike Lester Chairperson District 4 James Franco — Committee Member District 5 Jacob Powell — Committee Member A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to suspend Items 7.a., and 7.b., until the first Council meeting after the Bond is set. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado and Council Member Sarah Graham Approved C. Consider a resolution authorizing four (4) appointments to the Library Board. City Clerk Angela Jackson announced applications were received on behalf of the Library Board appointments and submitted to the City Manager and the Library Director for review, Ms. Jackson announced nominees as listed below to City Council for approval. Name District/Position Current Term ilTerm Being Appointed Rhonda Lopez At-Large.'Re-appointment 3/l/2023 - 2/28/2025 i3/l/2025 - 2/2812027 kJess Cotta At-Large/Re-appointment 3/l/2023 - 2/28/2025 3/l/2025 - 2/28/2027 Jerry Shafer At-Large/Re-appointment ,3/1/2023 - 2/28/2025 3/1/2025 - 2/28/2027 Ellen Thornburg At-LargelAppointed 13/l/2023 - 2/28/2025 3/l/2025 - 212812027 I A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 2978 related to Item 7.c., as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 16 of 29 RESOLUTION NO.2978 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING RHONDA LOPEZ, JESS COTTAR, JERRY SHAFER AND ELLEN THORNBURG TO THE LIBRARY BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider a resolution authorizing one (1) appointment to the Animal Control Advi- sory Committee. Mayor Charles Johnson announced the nominees for consideration on the Animal Control Advisory Committee as listed below. �NreFar District/Position Current Term Being Appointed Mabee Chief of Police/Designee 10/1 '2022 - 9i30i2024 �10/1/�'024-9` 30 2026 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Mike Lester to approve Resolution No. 2979 related to Item 7.d., as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tem. Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO.2979 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING MIKE FARABEE TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider a resolution authorizing two (2) appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mayor Charles Johnson announced the nominees for consideration on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Name District/Position Term Being Appointed Judith DuBose District 2 9/1/2024 - 8/31/2027 Azalia S recher District 3 9/ 1 /2022 - 8/3 l /2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 17 of 29 A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 2980 related to Item Te., as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2980 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING JUDITH DUBOSE AND AZALIA SPRECHER TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. E Consider a resolution authorizing four (4) appointments to the Community Develop- ment Advisory Committee. Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided an overview regarding the reason and requirements for nominating a new committee member on the Community Develop- ment Advisory Committee (CDAC). Mayor Charles Johnson announced the nominees for consideration on the CDAC as listed below Name Position Current Term Term Being Re -Appointed Dahlia Meza I At -Large l/l/2023 - 12/31/2024 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026 Rhonda Lopez At -Large I 1 / 1 /2023 - 12/3 l /2024 l ' 1, 2025 - 12 /31 /2026 F­Jennifer Elmore —District b 7 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024 1'1 2025 - 12/31/2026 A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 2981 related to Item 7.f The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 18 of 29 RESOLTUION NO.2981 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING DAHLIA MEZA, RHONDA LOPEZ AND JENNIFER ELMORE TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Council Members discussed potential candidates within their districts. Potentially after interviewing with them for the position, they will be able to nominate a candidate. Mayor Charles Johnson informed the Council Members that citizen Crispina Powell reached out to him for consideration of being nominated. Council Member Kenrick Griffith stated, "I will say regarding your choice for Ms. Crispina Powell it's come to my attention there's things that she said via social media that are just straight out anti- American, anti -Texas, and therefore anti -Baytown. I'm not sure if she'll serve in any capacity on a committee that had the best interest in Baytown in mind as she shares those interests about our Country and our State. I would not be approving anything with her name on the committee. Just letting everybody know. If you'd like me to be specific, I have receipts on that, factual receipts. Council Member Sarah Graham informed Council, "I wasn't able to get in touch with Heather Garza and I don't know her, so I didn't feel comfortable making that nomination. I've spoken to Mr. Avina and he's going to be hopefully serving in a different capacity." Council Member Laura Alvarado informed Council Member Mike Lester he has a citizen interested within his district, Beth Rivera. Council Member Mike Lester stated, "Honestly, I looked at my district six reappointment. I wasn't even thinking about an at large position, so I didn't visit with any of these individuals about this. If we can't fill it, I can certainly contact the three that are on there. I'm pleased that I have three people. I was pleased, but I was going, wow, I've already got one that's attending and has contacted me. Ms. Elmore contacted me stating she'd like to continue and I'm going to support her with that. I have supported that, but I just had that mental pause and I didn't realize it was an at large position. If we keep it open, I'm going to reach out to these individuals and visit with them a little bit." Mayor Charles Johnson requested clarification on addressing the remaining committee member at a future meeting if the committee will have a quorum for the next meeting. Mr. Scribner informed the City Council the next Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) meeting would be able to have a quorum with the current members for the next week meeting. Mayor Charles Johnson suggested suspending Item 7.£, for the second meeting in March if the committee would have a quorum without the open position being filled immediately. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 19 of 29 City Attorney Scott Lemond clarified that the previous motion and current motion being taken are separate motions. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem. Jacob Powell to suspend Item 71, one At -Large position on CDAC until the second meeting in March. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved g. Consider a resolution authorizing two (2) appointments to the Economic Develop- ment Advisory Committee. Mayor Charles Johnson announced the nominee for consideration on the Economic Development Advisory Committee, as listed below. Name Position Donna Winfrey Real Estate Industry A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 2982 related to Item 7.g. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO.2982 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING DONNA WINFREY TO THE BAY - TOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Mayor Charles Johnson inquired with the City Clerk regarding the remaining applicants identify- ing as large industry. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 20 of 29 Council Members discuss and deliberate regarding the process for identifying the size requirement of a business in order to meet qualifications for the Real Estate Industry appointee and request adding that to the applications. City Clerk Angela Jackson informed the City Council it was not an option on the application and City Council requests, providing the requirements on the application as to what is a large business development group. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to suspend Item 7.g. regarding the Large Industry Appointment until the second meeting in March. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved h. Consider a resolution authorizing fifteen (15) appointments to the Bond Committee. Mayor Charles Johnson informed the Council, "I will say this, there have been some individuals who have said that we've had some applications come in after and they would like to be considered. When I heard this, my concern was if we accept those individuals, we may get complaints from other individuals saying the process was not fair. That they were not able to apply or they didn't apply because they thought we had a hard deadline. What I would like to propose is that we take applications for another week or two, whichever we decide and come back to make these appointments. To give those individuals an opportunity to go ahead and get those applications in since we have accepted some after the deadline." Council Member Mike Lester expressed his concerns with finding applicants within his district to volunteer to serve on a board or committee, but appreciates the effort Ms. Jackson and her team put into getting all applications submitted for review. Council Member Kenrick Griffith responded with, "Mr. Mayor I want to share your mea culpa. I don't know if it's a mea culpa or not, but there is a name that I don't see on this list that I'm pretty certain this candidate filled out the application before the deadline. Her name is Ms. Patricia Smith. I was under the impression she filled one out." City Manager Jason Reynolds stated, "Mr. Lester is correct, the deadline to apply is an internal policy. Your guidelines that are adopted by Council just say that you're going to review the qualifications from the application. Technically how that is written, the application submitted can be all the way up until this meeting. For Ms. Angela Jackson's process and respecting that, but also respecting the role of Council. It is an internal policy to help her and her team get everything coordinated so they can be posted. By how this is written, you all do have up until today right before the meeting, how it's written currently. If that helps, Mr. Griffith." City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 21 of 29 Council Member Kenrick Griffith stated, "So if I'm hearing you right, if she's interested and she filed an application, I can put her on there. She's here and she stated that she did put an application, I believe it was last Wednesday." Council Member Laura Alvarado stated, "I've always been a stickler for deadlines, but I'm good either way. I know if you remember back even before we were appointing people without an application and they were told to just fill one out. I want to keep this committee moving as it was said previously, it's an important one. We need to stay on schedule and I would like for us to do all the appointments that we need to today." Mayor Charles Johnson announced a motion will be made for each nominee. Council Member Kenrick Griffith stated, "Before I make my nominations, I want to say how blessed I am to have so many fill out an application to be on this committee and really take a part in the ownership of the City. There is one person I won't be nominating today and I'll start by saying Mr. Shirmbeck is here in the audience. I won't be nominating you, but I'll explain why. I think the two people I want to nominate will better serve the committee in the interest of the committee and the City. I think you've done a tremendous job in the past of your work serving the committee on the outside. I think you holding this Council accountable during this process is needed in that capacity. With that being said, I won't be nominating you today. Mayor Charles Johnson announced the nominees for consideration on the Bond Committee, as listed below. Name District/Position Term Being Appointed Crispina Powell Mayor At -Large + Through Bond Election in November 2025 Rhonda Lopez Mayor At -Large Through Bond Election in November 2025 Kenneth Martin Mayor At -Large Through Bond Election in November 2025 F Mike Beard District 1 Through Bond Election in November 2025 Barbara Hinojosa District 1 Through Bond Election in November 2025 Marga Mathews District 2 I Through Bond Election in November 2025 Rudy Avina r District 2 FThrough Bond Election in November 2025 Denise Graves District 3 W Through Bond Election in November 2025 Patricia Smith I District 3 Through Bond Election in November 2025 Sergio Mendoza I District 4 Through Bond Election in November 2025 Briceida Alcaraz T District 4 Through Bond Election in November 2025 Gilbert Santana r District 5 Through Bond Election in November 2025 John Roper District 5 Through Bond Election in November 2025 Joseph Chapa District 6 rThrough Bond Election in November 2025 Dr. Keith Coburn District 6 Through Bond Election in November 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 22 of 29 A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve nominee Mike Beard for District 1 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve nominee Barbara Hinojosa for District 1 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve nominee Marga Matthews for District 2 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve nominee Rudy Avina for District 2 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 23 of 29 A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve nominee Sergio Mendoza for District 4 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve nominee Briceida Alcaraz for District 4 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve nominee Gilbert Santana for District 5 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve nominee John Roper for District 5 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 24 of 29 A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve nominee Joseph Chapa for District 6 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve nominee Dr. Keith Coburn for District 6 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve nominee Denise Graves for District 3 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve nominee Patricia Smith for District 3 Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 25 of 29 Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve nominee Crispina Powell for Mayor At -Large Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member James Franco and Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell Nays: Council Member Kenrick Griffith and Council Member Mike Lester Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve nominee Rhonda Lopez for Mayor At -Large Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve nominee Kenneth Martin for Mayor At -Large Bond Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2983 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING FIFTEEN (15) APPOINTMENTS TO THE 2025 BAYTOWN CITIZEN BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 26 of 29 Mayor Charles Johnson stated, "We wish you all luck with this Bond Committee. This is some- thing that's very important to the City. I would like to ask everyone who was just elected to this bond committee to please have an open mind and really consider the needs of our City as a whole. This is important for the future of our City. We have not done this process since 2007. We don't do this all the time. For us to be coming out asking for a bond and we're not asking for the maxi- mum amount, says a lot about the needs and what we need here in this City." Council Member Laura Alvarado stated, "I have to agree with that, they will be here throughout this entire process. You all heard from these gentlemen how important this committee is. These individuals were selected with thought and consideration. We definitely have different viewpoints that will be on this committee and that's exactly what we would like. I have to reiterate the im- portance of keeping an open mind as well. This will be a learning moment for all of us as we go through. We saw all of the projects earlier. I wish more of the candidates were here during the work session to see just how much we are going to be working with and I wish you good luck. Please reach out to any of your Council Members, Mayor and staff for any questions that you may have throughout this process. Also, be a champion as we go through this. We know from the bond history from our partners that it is a very tough one. Again, I'm not asking you to be a yes person when it comes to this bond, but that was one of the criteria to ensure that you will be with us as we solidify which project and then go out to the community to show our support for this bond. Again, 1 wish you good luck. Our doors are open. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time, thank you." Mayor Charles Johnson announced a citizen signed up to speak on the matter. John Issac 5410 Bayou Blvd. stated, "I would've thought the comments would've come before the nominations and votes. I have property in town and in the ETJ. We're talking about bonds that are going to be five to 10-year payouts. There's a good chance I'm less than a mile away from City limits. There's a good chance I will be part of the City during this bond period and none of us have representation. We already receive fire and ambulances from the Harris County. We essentially are paying fire and ambulance through the county to the City. Now, as I was making my list of stuff a lot of people are seeing that we're going to be taxed and now we're not going to have any representation. I didn't fill out the application because it said on there you had to be City of Bay- town resident, which I am officially not. I just think that you all need to in the future take into consideration, because it's you all's choice. You all could have put somebody from outside the City limits in or designated at large position for business owners. With me being out of the City and I'm sure there's other people in my same instance. I just don't think it was correct. Am I incorrect, that I should have made these comments prior? Are you able to comment on that? Well, I saw the paper pass, so I understand mistakes happen, but we need representation from people outside the City because I'm going to be in the City's Tierra del oro and I believe Timber Ridge is in the City. I'm less than a mile from both of them, on Bayou Boulevard. You all need to consider, because right now most people are going to come to me as precinct chair and ask me what I think. I'm going to tell them, tell your people that we were not represented and you all will be taxed down the road. I do have voters that are going to ask me questions and they do come from one of your constituents to constantly ask questions. She calls me. So anyway, thank you." City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 27 of 29 Council Members requested clarification regarding rules and procedures for At -Large and Extra - Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) candidate requirements to serve on a bond committee and made rec- ommendations for consideration of creating designated positions for those specific type of areas. City Manager Jason Reynolds stated, "For the Bond Committee, City Council establish who you want on the bond committee that is made up by the City Council at this point. I will tell you that, for any Bond Committee, I would suggest that you have people that live in the City of Baytown because anybody that lives outside of the City of Baytown will not pay anything to the bond at all because they don't pay City taxes. If there are instances in the ETJ where police and fire do serve, a lot of those are set up through the Municipal Utility Districts (MUD) and through Emergency Services Districts (ESD), that is a separate taxing entity. They collect money and then they pay. I would tell you that Harris County responds with their sheriffs. John, please if I'm misspeaking they say respond constantly because we get those calls from people in the ETJ asking why doesn't Baytown show up? Well, because Harris County is going and they're just slower to get there than our cops are. Anybody in the ETJ doesn't pay into City taxes. You have a few instances where you have limited purpose annexations, but they're considered City of Baytown residence at that point. City Attorney Scott Lemond stated, "The folks in the limited purpose annexation areas do not have the right to vote on bond issues. To go back to your rules of procedure, there's nothing specific about nominating or not nominating someone in the ETJ. However, your rules do emphasize that it should be people from the community and people who are going to vote in the interest of the citizens of Baytown. ETJ nominations are not explicitly prohibited, and you all can suspend any rules that you want, there is at least initially a requirement that as someone from the community and someone who votes with community interests in mind. Mr. Reynolds expressed to the City Council, "If anybody wants to be annexed into the City or any annexations going forward from this point, they have to volunteer to be annexed. The City can no longer just go annex on their own." Council Member Sarah Graham stated, "I don't think that it would've hurt to have one or two people. I know we talked about the numbers of the committee. You don't want to get committees that are too big because then they can get lost in translation with everyone giving their feedback. After hearing him speak, even though someone in the ETJ or a business owner that doesn't live in City limits. I think that it would've added some positive feedback just if we would've ap- pointed one or two positions for that when we were building this Committee." 8. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report: • Human Resources Department o Phillip Davis, Risk & Safety Coordinator, earned his Texas All Lines Ad- juster License from the Texas Department of Insurance. This license allows him to handle and adjust all types of insurance claims, including property and casualty, liability, and workers' compensation. In addition, Phillip has become a licensed driving instructor under the National Safety Council al- City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 28 of 29 lowing him to roll -out defensive driving initiatives taught in-house with City departments vs paying third -party vendors. • Parks and Recreation Department o The Parks and Recreation team attended the Texas Recreation and Parks Society's Annual Conference this week in Allen, Texas. They participated in workshops and learning sessions, and also competed in the state -level Equipment Rodeo against other parks and rec teams from all over Texas. I'm proud to announce that Baytown finished 3rd overall, tying for 1 st place with Deer Park and Allen. We lost the tiebreaker, but we're still very proud and congratulate everyone on the team for their strong performance? The results for each individual are as follows: ■ Josh Wilson took 4th place in Backhoe ■ Crissy Butcher earned 3rd place in Plant and Weed Identification ■ Leonard Graham finished I st in the Backpack Blower Obstacle Course ■ Luis Mendoza came in 5th in the Backpack Blower Obstacle Course • Police Department a Officer Watkins and Officer Kinzie stopped a car connected to an attempted auto theft and found a weapon that had been stolen from another vehicle. Great job to these two officers! o Officer Delacruz and Officer Daniel did an excellent job saving a man's life. The man was discovered unresponsive in a parking lot near Park and Pruett St., and Officer Delacruz quickly began CPR with assistance from Officer Daniel. Thanks to their quick actions, the individual was transported to the hospital and his life was saved. 9. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT a. Receive a report from Council Member Mike Lester regarding projects, programs and events in District No. 6. Council Member Mike Lester reported the current projects, programs and events of District 6: • Parks & Recreation o The new Tabbs Bay Disc Golf Course is almost complete. Staff has collab- orated with course designer Chris Vandergriff and Tabbs Bay management to create a unique experience for disc golfers. The course will open with a tournament at the end of March, which will also be a stop on the Disc Golf Masters Tour (DGMT). The event will span multiple courses in the Houston area, including Brock Gold, Brock Silver, TAT, TC Jester, Deussen, and the new Tabbs Bay course. Tabbs Bay will be a Red -level course located near the original Evergreen Flyways site. The course will feature hills, a pond, and a restaurant, along with a covered practice facility that includes 6 tees and 11 baskets. o The Clubhouse at Roseland Park, one of our more popular rental facilities, came back on line in December after being shut down for two months due to HVAC issues. Everything has been resolved and the rentals are starting to pick back up again in 2025. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2025 Page 29 of 29 o New Adopt -a -Spot signs went up at Roseland Park for AMO Health and Therapy, as well as Girl Scout of San Jacinto (GSSJC) East Enders Com- munity. o Baytown Little League has begun practicing out at District 6 Champions Little League Park to get ready for their 2025 spring season. • Public Works & Engineering o District 6 Drainage maintenance is going to begin in a few weeks. Mayor Charles Johnson took a moment to inform everyone that Lee College will be hosting the Basketball Conference Tournament for men and women. Tuesday thru Saturday of Spring break. It has previously been held at Tyler Junior College for many years. This event will bring over a thousand people to include players, cheerleaders and talent scouts that will be utilizing the hotels, restaurants and our facilities providing a large economic boost to our City with the possibility of maintaining it for more years to come. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION $. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and/or 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys and/or to discuss economic development negotiations. At 8:30 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session pursuant to 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys and to discuss economic development negotiations. At 9:36 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 Session. 11. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the February 27, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting at 9:36 P.M. ���Q �AYTQyyy�� Angeh4ackson, Cit : �c •; City of Baytown �� OF 1. ""-�`7 "Z \1' wti AMBER PSpEN PG' "Y BEND ?• W G� o v�gTP�E� Z -HERS TRPGE NUN I POW I k ism 0 f ' 0 f Jjr a. -4W r J. 0 Q +'f A (0) .4) 0 0) 4) A -A cc V MOO LL �i 4) CL x W U N M to Om0 CO M M M M M LO � O � V- ONO qqr T- N M .). � C UL cu C CD E L 0 W, u co LL cn CD cn N C 0 0- E 0 A u cu H EXHIBIT "D" Baytown Police Department 2024 Racial Profiling Report John stringer Chief of Police Baytown Police Department Purpose • Provide Overview of Data and Analysis of Traffic Stops in 2024 • Enhance Departmental Transparency • Comply with Texas Racial Profiling Law (SB 1074) • Detailed Report available at https:l[www.tcole.texas.gov/contentl racial -profiling -reports Declaration of Compliance • All agencies conducting traffic enforcement must collect/ analyze data • All BPD marked vehicles and patrol officers are equipped with digital video and audio devices to record encounters • Supervisor periodically review recordings • Retained for at least 90 days • All swom personnel are trained on anti -bias, cultural diversity, and racial profiling • BPD Policy prohibits bias -based enforcement, including racial profiling Data Overview B*tmn Denw mphks Traffic Stop Data Hispanic or Latino 51% White, not Hispanic 28.8% Black or African American 15.6% Pacific Islander or Asian 1.7% Alaska Nadi" or 1% Native American Traffic Stops: • 37% • 34% • 27% Searches: • 41% • 32% 15% Arrests: 35% 17,631 Whke Hispanic Black 1,171 Incident to Arrest Probable Cause Conserr, 1,q6� White A Results Data Collected and Comparative Analysis is Compliant with Texas Law • No Indication of Department or Individual Officers Racially Profiling • No Complaints of Racial Profiling in 2024 • Data Has Been Submitted to MOLE Thank you qr