2025 03 13 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
March I3, 2025
The City Council of the City of Baytown met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 13,
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
Sarah Graham
Kenrick Griffith
James Franco
Mike Lester
Charles Johnson
Jason Reynolds
Scott Lemond
Angela Jackson
John Stringer
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Chief of Police
Mayor Charles Johnson convened the March 13, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting with a
quorum present at 6:37 P.M. All members were present with the exception of Council Member
Laura Alvarado, who was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation were led by Mayor Charles Johnson.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak.
John Issac, 5410 Bayou Blvd., stated, "Last week, when you all were doing the discussion on the
agenda items, which I believe was an honest mistake, neglected to have me speak prior to the
agenda's discussion. I was told that it was not a violation of the Opens Meeting Act, but actually
after researching it, is required prior to discussion. According to what the Attorney General
wrote. I'm not complaining about it, well I am complaining. I think it was an honest mistake, I
just want it on record so that you all are aware that's got to be done prior to that. I'm not planning
on filing a complaint with the state. Also, I want to thank the Police Department for extra help
down on Texas Avenue with patrols and stuff. They did one incident over the weekend, but we
still have loud music down there and the parking lot on Pierce is still closed for parking. Thank
you."
Dr. June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Drive, stated, "I'm sorry, this is a repeat from what I thought
was the original meeting. I am here to say that I applied to be on the Bond Committee under
District 3 and was not given the position. Instead, Patricia Smith, who applied after the deadline
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for applications, was appointed to the committee. Secondly, I am very disappointed in my
representative Mr. Griffith, for stating that Crispina Powell was anti-American and anti -Texan. I
think he should be censured for making such statements. Thank you."
Sally Rapowski, 215 Grantham Road, stated, "I'm asking you all to consider a more equitable
way of billing for trash pickup. As a senior, my water consumption has gone up from $62 a
month to now over $80, and it's mostly due to the trash and recycling. That has increased by over
$12 and my consumption is at 2,000 a month. That's more than a $14 increase on senior citizens,
I just would appreciate some acknowledgement for that. My minimum water bill indicates it is
probably minimum garbage, which is very true. I put out my garbage can out maybe twice a
month, whereas across the street from me, they put out four garbage cans twice a week. Two
times a month, four twice a week, because they have a lot of people living there. I have concerns
about rates being raised for recycling as it's gathered, it should be processed and resold, so
therefore that I have concerns about being charged for recycling. Thank you very much. I have
just a few more. I have checked other communities close by and they usually have only gone up
about 3%. I think $65 to $80 is considerably more than 3% increase. Most of the other areas
range from $15 to no more than $30 was the highest, and that's in Houston. Where in Houston
they only allow one garbage can and you have to pay extra for extra garbage cans. An
independent company locally charges only $20 a month and I'm paying considerably more than
that through my water bill. Thank you very much for hearing me and extending my time."
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to have extended her one (1) minute time for Citizen Comments. The vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
Don Aikey, 410 Rollingwood Road stated, "I'm here to speak about the tire nuggets in the
playground. I want to say they did a nice job of cleaning up the one on Bush Road. They did that
on a Saturday. Something that was very interesting is the workers that cleaned it up were all
wearing respiration protection, every one of them. Yet we can take our one -year -olds and put
them out on those playgrounds. I'm a common-sense environmentalist, and that's pretty easy to
figure out in my book. Why do healthy people wear it and kids don't have to? The only one left is
the one at the Nature Center. Maybe they'll have that done before the next council meeting, I
hope I won't have to be here. Thank you."
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2. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Joint City Council and Lee College Board of
Regents Special Meeting held on January 16, 2025.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to approve the minutes of the Joint City Council and Lee College Board of
Regents Special Meeting held on January 16, 2025, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
b. Consider approving the minutes of the Joint City Council and Baytown Municipal
Development District Meeting held on January 23, 2025.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Jacob Powell to approve the minutes of the Joint City Council and Baytown Municipal
Development District Meeting held on January 23, 2025, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
Mayor Charles Johnson recused himself from Items 3.a., and 3.b., regarding a request to amend
the official zoning map to rezone approximately 5.56 acres.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the official zoning map to
rezone approximately 5.56 acres at 4300 and 4350 East Interstate Highway 10, from San
Jacinto-3 (SJ-3) to a Freeway Commercial (FC) Zoning District.
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At 6:49 P.M., Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell opened the public hearing regarding a request to
amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 5.56 acres at 4300 and 4350 East
Interstate Highway 10.
Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter of
the hearing.
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 Pro Tern Jacob Powell announced no citizens signed up to speak on the item
At 6:53 P.M., Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell closed the public hearing regarding a request to
amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 5.56 acres at 4300 and 4350 East
Interstate Highway 10.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a request to amend the official zoning map to
rezone approximately 5.56 acres at 4300 and 4350 East Interstate Highway 10, from San
Jacinto-3 (SJ-3) to a Freeway Commercial (FC) Zoning District.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member
Mike Lester to approve Ordinance No. 16,088, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member
Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike
Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent), Mayor Charles Johnson (Recused)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,088
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 5.56
ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 4300 AND 4350 EAST
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10 (E IH 10), LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, RAPSON PAD; AND 2.5 ACRES OUT OF TRACT
61 F, BLOCK 19, HIGHLAND FARMS, BAYTOWN, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM SAN JACINTO 3 (SJ-3) TO A FREEWAY
COMMERCIAL (FC) ZONING DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING A
MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NOi 100
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DOLLARS ($2,000.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Conduct a public hearing regarding the submission of an application to the Texas
General Land Office (GLO) for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster
Reallocation Program (DRRP).
At 6:54 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding the submission of an
application to the Texas General Land Office.
Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneaux summarized the subject matter of the
hearing.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizens had signed up to speak on the item
At 6:57 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding the submission of an
application to the Texas General Land Office.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development
Agreement with 1-10 Group Property Holding LLC.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided a detailed overview regarding Chapter
380 Economic Development Agreement with I-10 Group Property Holding, LLC providing a
Veterinarian Clinic in Baytown.
Dr. Francisco Alvarez followed with a summary of the services that will be offered by the
veterinarian clinic in the possible near future.
Council Members expressed their appreciation for the hard work and dedication the Economic
Development Team, and City Staff made to ensure accountability of the 380 economic
development agreement.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member
James Franco to approve Ordinance No. 16,089, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,089
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
I-10 GROUP PROPERTY HOLDING, LLC DBA BAYTOWN ANIMAL
HOSPITAL; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN AS AUTHORIZED IN SAID AGREEMENT; MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment 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.
City Attorney Scott Lemond provided a summary regarding the Civil Action Cause No. 4:22-cv-
01279.
Don Aikey, 4110 Rollingwood Road, stated, "Houston has over 28 times more residents than
Baytown, yet Baytown continues to lead all communities in how much human waste we put in
Galveston Bay. Which is kind of crazy. We've been number one for over 25 years in putting
waste into the Bay. We spent a quarter of a million dollars in 2022 on legal costs for this and
we're still polluting, that's what's odd. We're deceiving the people by continuing to break the law,
even for simple things. I have found two instances in Lakewood, neither one was reported
correctly to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), it goes after my health
and your health. Even though we haven't had any bad instances lately, if you check with an
earlier Mayor of Baytown, his mother got polio back in the 1960s because of human waste in
Burnett Bay. It's documented, it's not proven because you can't prove what caused it, but the
most likely thing was human waste. Since we've been number one so long, spent money on it,
known about it, been sued by the federal government and the state government maybe we're not
capable of fixing it. Maybe we need to check into management. Maybe they're not capable of
doing their job. Other cities don't have this big of a problem and the residents that get human
waste put across their residential lots and homes is not right or fair. That's just about all I've got
to say right now. I've got a problem with just throwing money out to cover the City because
we've had this problem for so long, it has never been fixed. As you all know I look at
environmental things when it concerns children's health, its bad and now it's concerning my
health. I don't like it. Little kids are walking through that while they go fishing down in Burnett
Bay. Thank you."
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and second by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,090, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. I6,090
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BAKER
WOTRING, L.L.P., FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH
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 IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED TWO -MILLION, FOUR -HUNDRED, THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,400,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
5. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution adopting the mission statement, and establishing the powers
and duties, of the Baytown Economic Advisory Committee.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided an overview regarding the Economic
Advisory Committee.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and second by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Resolution No. 2984, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
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RESOLUTION NO.2984
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE MISSION STATEMENT, AND
ESTABLISHING THE POWERS AND DUTIES, OF THE BAYTOWN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing the submission of a Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP) application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for
the West Baytown Drainage Improvements Project Phase II, in the amount of
$24,000,000.00.
Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneaux provided a summary of the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application for the West Baytown Drainage Improvements
Project Phase II.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and second by Council Member James
Franco to approve Resolution No. 2985, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2985
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MAKE APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR THE HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) FOR THE WEST
BAYTOWN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE II, IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FOUR MILLION AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($24,000,000.00); AUTHORIZING A CASH
MATCH BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE CUMULATIVE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($4,800,000.00);
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE;
AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM
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ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider a resolution authorizing the submission of a Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP) application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for
the Texas Avenue Lift Station Improvements Project, in the amount of $16,500,000.00.
Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneaux provided a summary of the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application for the Texas Avenue Lift Station Improvements
Project.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob
Powell to approve Resolution No. 2986, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2986
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MAKE APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR THE HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED SIXTEEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($16,500,000.00) FOR THE TEXAS AVENUE
LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING A
CASH MATCH BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE
CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE MILLION TWO
HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($3,200,000.00);
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE;
AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM
ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. REPORTS
a. Receive the City of Baytown's Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the
Quarter Ending September 30, 2024.
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Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a report pertaining to the Financial and Investment
fourth quarter (Exhibit A).
7. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member
Mike Lester to approve Items Ta., through 7.j., with the exception of Items 71. and 7.1. The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a consulting
agreement with TSE Entertainment to book entertainment for the City of Baytown July
4th Celebration.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,091
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH
TSE ENTERTAINMENT TO BOOK ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN JULY 4TH CELEBRATION; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE -HUNDRED, THREE THOUSAND AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($103,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution suspending for 45 days the effective date proposed by
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint
Energy Texas Gas — Texas Coast Division, in its application filed on or about February 18,
2025, pursuant to section 104.301 of the Gas Utility Regulatory Act.
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RESOLUTION NO.2987
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS ("CITY") RESPONDING TO THE
APPLICATION OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP.,
D/B/A CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX AND CENTERPOINT
ENERGY TEXAS GAS - TEXAS COAST DIVISION
(CENTERPOINT), TO INCREASE RATES UNDER THE GAS
RELIABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM; SUSPENDING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RATE APPLICATION FOR FORTY-
FIVE DAYS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN A
COALITION OF CITIES KNOWN AS THE "TEXAS COAST
UTILITIES COALITION OF CITIES"(TCUC); REQUIRING THE
REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS; DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED
COMPLIED WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING
SUCH OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing Alliant Insurance Services, as broker, to place
the City's Windstorm Coverage through the AmRisc Group for City owned properties
located in Chambers County.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,092
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING ALLIANT INSURANCE
SERVICES, AS BROKER, TO PLACE THE CITY'S WINDSTORM
COVERAGE FOR FY 2025 THROUGH AMRISE GROUP FOR CITY
OWNED PROPERTIES IN CHAMBERS COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND,
FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 38/100 DOLLARS
($224,438.38); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for an
operational study with 65th North Group.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,093
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH 65TH NORTH GROUP, FOR COMPENSATION
EVALUATION SERVICES FOR AN OPERATIONAL,
ORGANIZATIONAL, AND STAFFING STUDY OF CERTAIN CITY
DEPARTMENTS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
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BAYTOWN ACCORDING TO SECTION 2. COMPENSATION AND
PROFESSIONAL FEES SCHEDULE IN THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE AND
NO/I00 ($88,481.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Reliance Agreement between the City of
Baytown, Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation, and Terracon Consultants
for reliance on environmental reports related to work conducted on behalf of the City of
Baytown.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,094
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A RELIANCE AGREEMENT
WITH TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC. AND HARRIS COUNTY
SPORTS AND CONVENTION CORPORATION FOR RELIANCE ON
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS RELATED TO WORK CONDUCTED
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED EIGHT HUNDRED AND NO.`100 DOLLARS ($800.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
E Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Office Supply and
Coffee Supply Contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,095
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE
ANNUAL OFFICE SUPPLY AND COFFEE SUPPLY CONTRACT
WITH ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC, THROUGH OMNIA
PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH
REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER (ESC) CONTRACT
#R190303, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-
TWO AND 00/100 DOLLARS (S255,872.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance authorizing the first renewal of the Annual Vacant Lot
Mowing Contract with Greenscapes Six, LLC.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,096
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF THE
ANNUAL VACANT LOT MOWING CONTRACT WITH
GREENSCAPES SIX, LLC., FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($62,487.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing the award of the Maintenance, Repair and
Operational (MRO) Supplies contract to Lowe's Home Centers, LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,097
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AWARDING THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR,
AND OPERATIONAL (MRO) SUPPLIES CONTRACT TO LOWES
HOME CENTERS, LLC, THROUGH THE OMNIA PARTNERS
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH REGION 4
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER (ESC) CONTRACT #24-08; AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
EIGHTY-FOUR AND 41/100 DOLLARS ($433,184.41); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
i. Consider a resolution authorizing the Chambers County Mosquito Control
Department to use aerial application methods for the purpose of mosquito control within
the Chambers County portion of the City of Baytown.
RESOLUTION NO.2988
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CHAMBERS COUNTY
MOSQUITO CONTROL DEPARTMENT TO USE AERIAL
APPLICATION METHODS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MOSQUITO
CONTROL WITHIN THAT PORTION OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
THAT LIES WITHIN CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS; DIRECTING
THE MAYOR TO NOTIFY THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH AUTHORIZATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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j. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to LEM Construction
Company, Inc., for the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation -funded East
District Wastewater Treatment Plant (EDWWTP) Phase 2 Rehabilitation Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,098
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
CONTRACT WITH LEM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR
THE CDBG MITIGATION PROGRAM -FUNDED EAST DISTRICT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (EDWWTP) PHASE 2
REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A
SUM NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-EIGHT MILLION EIGHT
HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($38,885,750A0); AUTHORIZING MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Council Members requested clarification regarding Item 7.k., and 7.1., scope of work and funding
amendments.
Kristina Malek a representative of Kimley-Hom and Associates provided proposal variations to
fit agreed upon funding.
Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneaux informed the City Council this item is
to file a report with Harris County Flood Control of work scope amendments.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member James
Franco to approve Items 71. and 7.1., as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem. Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
k. Consider an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 2 for the Wayne Gray Sports
Complex, Turf and Parking Improvements Project with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.,
for modification of the scope of work.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,099
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT
TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-
HORN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE WAYNE GRAY SPORTS
COMPLEX, TURF AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-TWO
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($42,900.00);
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
1. Consider an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 3 for the Wayne Gray Sports
Complex, Turf and Parking Improvements Project with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.,
for modification of scope of work.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,100
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE THIRD AMENDMENT
TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-
HORN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE WAYNE GRAY SPORTS
COMPLEX, TURF AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND
AND N01100 DOLLARS ($15,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
S. DISCUSSION
A. Baytown Parks and Recreation and Public Affairs announce the 2025 Spring and
Summer Concert Series.
Parks and Recreation Director Clifford Hatch presented the 2025 Spring and Summer Concert
Series with a video created by Ryan Rawlings with Public Affairs.
Event Schedules:
1. Party on the Peninsula
o Date: Saturday, March 22nd
o Location: Baytown Nature Center
o Genre: Country
o Details: Featuring Pug Johnson, mixing Cajun, swamp pop, and honky tonk.
2. Dollar Taco Night
a Date: Saturday, May 3rd
0 Location: Town Square
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o Genre: Tejano-Rock
o Details: Featuring The Tiarras
3. Juneteenth Celebration Concert
o Date: Saturday, June 14th
Location: Bicentennial Park
:-) Genre: R&B and Soul
o Details: Featuring Cupid and Scarface
4. July 4th Celebration
o Date: Friday, July 4th
0 Location: Bicentennial Park
o Genre: `80s Hits & Alternative Pop Rock
Details: Featuring the Spazmatics and Emerson Hart, Kevin Griffin and Mark McGrath (ERH)
Top Shelf Entertainment Owner and CEO Vincent Norman expressed his appreciation for the
dedication of the City of Baytown employees that aided with ensuring this was made possible.
9. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing six (6) appointments to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number One and Baytown Redevelopment Authority.
Mayor Charles Johnson informed the Council Members Item 9.a., will be pulled to an April
meeting.
10. MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report:
• Parks & Recreation
o Amy Shipley, Marketing Coordinator for Parks and Rec., recently passed
her Certified Parks and Recreation Professional Exam. This prestigious
certification highlights her expertise in parks and recreation and her
dedication to enhancing community recreation programs and services.
Congratulations on achieving this certification, Amy!
• Public Works & Engineering
o Congratulations to Bryan Kenne, from the Engineering Department for
successfully passing the Certified Floodplain Manager exam! Bryan has
now earned the title of Certified Floodplain Manager, a testament to his
hard work, dedication, and expertise in floodplain management. Great job
Bryan and keep up the excellent work!
• Human Resources
o HR team members attended an event at Goose Creek Memorial High
School as part of the city's strategic plan to become more proactive with
our brand. The displays at the event were created in-house by our
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recruitment and talent team. The collaboration across departments
presented a unified front was remarkable and marks the first steps in
establishing our brand as an employer of choice.
News like this is never easy to share. Over the weekend, Stephon Seales, a valued
Trail Crew Leader within Parks and Recreation, tragically passed away after
being the victim in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident. Stephon has family
members who work for the City and we want to respect their privacy. Please keep
Stephon's family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this
difficult time.
Council Member Sarah Graham expressed her condolences for Stephon Seales.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
a. Receive a report from Council Member Laura Alvarado regarding projects,
programs and events in District No. 1.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to push District 1 Report to the next meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Sarah
Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent)
Approved
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and/or
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regarding
pending or contemplated litigation and/or to discuss economic development negotiations.
At 7:34 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 8:29 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.
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13. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the March 13,
2025, City Council Regular Meeting at 8:29 P.M.
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