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2025 06 26 CC Minutes Joint with MDDMINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT June 26, 2025 The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown met in a Meeting on Thursday, June 26, 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 i Director Laura Alvarado Council Member! Vice President Sarah Graham Council Member 1 Director Kenrick Griffith Council Member i Director James Franco Council Member / Director Mike Lester Council Member i Director Charles Johnson Mayor / President Jason Reynolds City Manager I General Manager Scott Lemond City Attorney l General Counsel Angela Jackson City Clerk / Assistant Secretary John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor / President Charles Johnson convened the June 26, 2025 City Council and Municipal Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:31 P.M. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge and Invocation were led by Council Member i Director Laura Alvarado. Mayor Charles Johnson took a point of privilege to recognize former Mayor Zimmerman of Sugarland and former Council Member Chris Presley for District 2. Thank you for attending today's Council Meeting. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor / President Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak. Harvey Ponder, 6403 Crosby Cedar Bayou Rd. stated, "Mr. Mayor I agree wholeheartedly everyone should learn what Juneteenth and emancipation means. They should learn that at one time we as a country counted some men as three -fifths of a man and how some people were bought and sold based solely on the number of teeth they had in their mouth. We should all learn about the struggles and accomplishments of Frederick Douglas, George Carver, Jackie Robinson and Rosa Parks. That a man should be judged by the content of his character not by the color of his skin. What we should also learn is that while our Country has had and still has many other faults and problems it has brought this world some ideas and concepts never before realized. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 2 of 23 Like how we the people choose our leaders and those officials should lead with the consent of the government. The simple fact that I am here right now and confide grievances with those officials without fear of persecution, are principles that most people in this world have never even heard of. That's the reason for the 4th of July. Let me tell you about a friend of mine a special forces green beret airborne ranger with a combat infantryman's badge and too many medals to count. These are the last strikes he wore as a buck sergeant in the army and the first ones that I wore. I held him in my arms as he cried about men who died in his arms and how he had to pick up friends of his through 2 tours of Vietnam and never ask about their skin tone. You got to know him, he often jokes that what made him such a good soldier was that you can't see him unless he smiled and nobody smiles when you're getting shot at. He was a dark-skinned black man who loved this country and would party with anybody even a skinny white kid from Backwater Mississippi. I will be at Bicentennial Park next week celebrating the birth of the greatest country in the world looking for more loud booms, more star clusters across the sky and thinking about how blessed 1 am to be an American. Thank you." June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Dr. stated, "I was so happy to see the City of Baytown and Cliff and his crew at the Parks Department put on a fantastic Juneteenth festival and he will do so for of course July the 4th. The music was wonderful. There was a program on the history of Juneteenth which wasn't music. It was actually guest speakers which was very informative, because I was at the council meeting before the program somebody mentioning that we should have the history lesson and it was there. I was disappointed that there was not a stronger police presence on the vendors street, because there were some rowdy teenagers and they were not handled till the end of the evening but they should have had a more visible presence there on the vendor street." Susan Cummings, 2102 Sheridan Dr. stated, "I'm happy to be here, I come tonight to encourage City Council to build on the success of the City's partnership with the Harris County Transit Authority. Recently the Baytown West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation touted the milestone of 1 million rides completed on Baytown Harris County circulator routes that began in 2008. We should all celebrate. Transportation services add to the quality of life for riders by providing access to local jobs, amenities and retail stores. Our whole City benefits from the circulator routes because they reduce the number of vehicles clogging our roads and adding to our poor air quality. In addition, we should remember who and what we are. A blue-collar town with nearly 18 percent of our population living in poverty according to the U.S census and a walkability score of 33 on a scale of 100. I hope you will continue to support this program, many people depend on it. Thank you." City Manager!' General Manager Jason Reynolds entered the meeting at 6:42 P.M. Meyaconnie Williams, 8006 Berkley Ct. stated, "I was coming to say that I appreciate the sidewalks that we have near my home. I use it for recreational use, I walk my dogs. However other pedestrians use it for their transportation. What I've noticed is an increase of litter and when it's time to mow the lawn the litter is not picked up prior so the litter multiplies. I was going to ask or recommend that we put trash bins. They're not there now so they're not using it, I'm not saying that they're going to use it when it comes, but they don't even have that option right now. When you're walking the area it's not feasible to the eyes to see especially when this is City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 3 of 23 your community and you want to keep it up. That was just a recommendation to maybe put trash bins. As she mentioned the bus routes are there so they're going to these places, but the trash is not going where it needs to. There is nowhere for them to put it." Troy Whiteneck, 9946 Bayou Woods Dr. stated, "There's rumors that the Council wants to cancel Juneteenth. One of the arguments is it attracts undesirables like Jaylen Molina from Galveston, who came. This is her second year in a row, Dr. Regina Sims from La Porte, who wrote a children's book about Juneteenth, and Nicholas and Patricia Thompson from the United Kingdom and they want to come back next year. They use the public library to Iearn more about black history. They had nothing but good things to say about the Juneteenth celebration. They're taking some of the music they heard back with them. They did criticize a need for more sidewalks and a lack of public transportation in general. Jason Calder the Baytown spokesperson said the police officers are professional. He forgot to mention that a group of police officers mocked a group of law-abiding citizens." Dick Olin, 3627 Clover Valley Dr. Kingwood, TX stated, "I lived in Baytown for 17 years before I moved. I'm here asking for support for the Bayou Bowl. The Bayou Bowl was a game that started in Baytown in 2003, it was here to 2013 and then recommended by, at that time, Mayor DonCarlos that we start alternating cities. We did that, the game's been played in Sugar Land, Katy, Kingwood, League City. It's been played in 5 other communities plus Baytown, it is presently in Mont Belvieu. What I'm here for is to ask the financial support of the City for $15,000 for the production cost of the game. The game is televised live on Sports City Home Network which is a network that broadcasts Astros, NBA games, the Rockets and other things as far as soccer and world soccer. The game would be televised there as well as Dave Campbell Texan Live. The City would receive a 30 second ad on tv along with a program ad. All the money generated goes to scholarships for boys and girls. This year we gave out $1,500 scholarships and contributed $9,000 to benevolence fund. We are a total 501(c)(3) organization and everyone is a volunteer. I would be happy to come back and talk to you further about the game and the production of the game. I know you can't ask questions now but I would be happy to answer any at a later date. The game was a Baytown game for a long time. We do stay in your community and have for the past four years at the Holiday Inn and the Hampton Inn. The people now are playing east Texas and those people do come and stay in our community. Anytime I would come back I'd be very happy to visit with anyone about it. Thank you very much for your time and the extension." A motion was made by Council Member i Director Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member / Director Kenrick Griffith to extend Mr. Olin's time by two minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor / President Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern / Director Jacob Powell, Council Member / Vice President Laura Alvarado, Council Member!" Director Sarah Graham, Council Member 1 Director Kenrick Griffith, Council Member.,` Director James Franco, Council Member/ Director and Director Mike Lester Nays: None City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 4 of 23 Approved Donna Mohlman, 2201 Tuscan Ln. stated, "First I want to thank City Council members for promoting community engagement and celebration by providing high quality community events such as Juneteenth, July 4th, the Grito Fest and the Nurture Nature Festival. These opportunities not only celebrate our diverse heritage but also weave each social thread to create a beloved community. I attended the Juneteenth celebration in Bicentennial Park, reconnecting with friends, neighbors and church members to celebrate freedom. The music was loud enough to enjoy without overpowering conversations. The only negative thing for me was the number of unsupervised teenagers running through the crowds, chasing each other while they were videoing with their phones but this can be found with any venue that has unsupervised teens. I was surprised to learn some residents want to discontinue the celebration due to the cost and not their taste in music. I would hope all Baytonians could support a celebration of the end of chattel slavery. We have much more work to do to end economic slavery and systemic injustice. I believe if you think you love freedom but you don't care if it applies to everyone what you actually love is privilege. Finally, I choose to live work and play in Baytown because our city provides clean waters, parks, trail, community events and the best municipal library in the country resulting in high duality of life. Quality of life is not necessarily profitable nor should it be. Thank you." Rhonda Lopez, 704 Littlewood stated, "Good evening, Mayor, council and city staff. I'm here as a resident and advocate for our community's commitment and our community's continued investment in our public transportation services. I urge you to walk back any thoughts of ending our public transportation program, which has become a vital service for thousands of residents including seniors, students, low-income families and people with disabilities. Cutting this service would have real and immediate consequences for those who rely on it every day. This isn't simply a matter of transportation. It's about access, equity and economic survival. For many people in our community the bus is the only way to get to work, to school, to the grocery store or to medical appointments. Not everyone can drive nor can everyone afford a car. The bus is how people live their lives. I understand the city faces budget challenges but cutting this bus program is not the solution, it's a short-term decision with long-term harm. Please preserve this essential public service. Thank you." Janeice Carroll, 3210 Indian Trail stated, "Tonight I would like to address the Baytown auto storage situation, I unfortunately was in an accident the 24`h of May, which required my car to be towed. While it was towed there for 24 hours, we tried to get access to it, that was a Friday evening, we were told it was not available until Monday. My husband went by and by chance somebody was there so he walked in there and they let him go back there to get our stuff. Now I had to be cut out of the car so the car was quite open. They did not secure the vehicle. If you'll flip through the packet, raccoons went through my car, they overcharged and are they overcharging everybody? I would have to say that our contract with them is not doing the city any good and this is exactly what happens when monopolies occur." 2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEM City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 5 of 23 a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on May 8, 2025. A motion was made by Director Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Director Sarah Graham to approve the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on May 8, 2025, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Director Jacob Powell, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved b. Consider a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with RubinBrown, LLC to perform audit services for the Hyatt Regency Baytown -Houston Project. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview regarding a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement. A motion was made by Director Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 496, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Director Jacob Powell, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTON NO. 496 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RUBINBROWN, LLC TO PERFORM AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE ACCOUNTS MAINTAINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE HYATT REGENCY BAYTOWN-HOUSTON PROJECT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 2023 AND YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($120,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 6 of 23 RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Receive the Baytown Municipal Development District's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview regarding the MDD fiscal year 2025- 2026 Proposed Budget. President Charles Johnson acknowledged the report was received. d. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing regarding the Baytown Municipal Development District's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. President Charles Johnson announced the first public hearing will be held on July 24, 2025. A motion was made by Director Laura Alvarado and seconded by Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 495, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Director Jacob Powell, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTON NO.495 A RESOLUTION OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS — MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting held on April 10, 2025. b. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on April 15, 2025. C. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session held on April 24, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and second by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Items 3.a., through 3.c., as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 7 of 23 Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved 4. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service. Human Resources Director Joey Lopez presented a video recognizing the May Years of Service awardees, noting there were none for July. 25 YEAR Chad Billeaud, Police Department, Patrol Officer 30 YEAR Ronald Mullen, Public Works & Engineering, Wastewater Operator III b. Receive and discuss a presentation by Fidelis Realty Partners regarding their commercial development, San Jacinto Marketplace. The citizen that signed up to speak waived their time due to the absence of a presentation. Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council Item 4.b., regarding the Fidelis Presentation will be moved to a future meeting and Item 9.a., regarding the Baytown Citizen Bond Advisory Committee will be taken out of order to receive the report. Citizen Bond Advisory Committee Chair Gilbert Santana provided an update of the Bond Committee indicating there are 15 members committed to serving the City and making a positive impact. The committee currently has no recommendation. Council Members and Staff expressed appreciation to the committee members for their time and effort in reviewing the projects list. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Conduct a second public hearing regarding the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Chambers County MUD No. 1 At 7:19 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 5.a., the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Chambers County. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 8 of 23 City Attorney Scott Lemond presented information regarding the Chambers County MUD Agreement. At 7:20 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 5.a., the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Chambers County. b. Conduct the first public hearing regarding the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 19.86 acres at 5401 Interstate Highway 10 (IH 10). At 7:21 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 5.b., the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 19.86 acres. Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided a presentation regarding the Voluntary Annexation of 5401 IH 10. (Exhibit A) At 7:23 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 5.b., the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 19.86 acres. C. Conduct the second public hearing regarding the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 19.86 acres at 5401 Interstate Highway 10 (IH 10). At 7:24 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 5.a., the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Chambers County. Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided the following steps for the Voluntary Annexation of 5401 11-1 10. Council Member James Franco expressed his appreciation to the developer's interest in the City of Baytown for and providing more homes to residents of Baytown. At 7:25 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 5.a., the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Chambers County. 6. CITY OF BAYTOWN NOVEMBER 4, 2025, GENERAL ELECTION a. Consider an ordinance calling the City of Baytown General Election to be held on November 4, 2025, for the purpose of electing Council Members from District 1, 2, and 3. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,163, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 9 of 23 ORDINANCE NO. 16,163 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ORDERING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 41h DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE COUNCIL MEMBERS OF DISTRICTS ONE (1), TWO (2), AND THREE (3) FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; DESIGNATING THE PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION; PRESCRIBING THE HOURS; ESTABLISHING THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD FOR EARLY BALLOTS; PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Election Agreement with Harris County, Texas, for the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,164, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,164 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 4T" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCEPATABLE TO THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 10 of 23 THEREFOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO!100 DOLLARS (125,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Election Agreement with Chambers County, Texas, for the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Ordinance No. 16,165 as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,165 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBERS COUNTY FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREFOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY THOUSAND AND NO.•' 100 DOLLARS ($30,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Chapter 212 Agreement between the City of Baytown and NRG Texas Power LLC, including provisions for payments to the City and capital expenditure -based incentives. Economic Development Manager Brian Moran introduced the item indicating Kroll and NRG representatives were present to provide further detail regarding Item 7.a., an ordinance to authorize Chapter 212 Agreement. Tony Schum, Kroll Managing Director for Site Selection and Incentive practice, provided an overview of the 212 Agreement between City of Baytown and NRG Texas Power LLC. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 11 of 23 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,166, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,166 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CHAPTER 212 AGREEMENT WITH NRG ENERGY, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the First Amendment to extend or renew the Industrial District Agreement between the City of Baytown and Chambers County Logistics Terminal, LP. Economic Development Manger Brian Moran provided an overview regarding the extension or renewal of an Industrial District Agreement. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No.16,167, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,167 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBERS COUNTY LOGISTICS TERMINAL, LP; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 12 of 23 C. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2 "Administration," Article V "Finance," Division 4 "City Contracts; Indebtedness to City," Section 2-661 "Policy" of the Code of Ordinances, City of Baytown, Texas, to amend regulations regarding the City's refusal to enter into a contract or other transaction with any contracting entity indebted to the City. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided an overview regarding the amendment of Chapter 2 of City Contracts. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,168 as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,168 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE V "FINANCE," DIVISION 4 "CITY CONTRACTS; INDEBTEDNESS TO CITY," SECTION 2-661 "POLICY," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the development agreement for Heights at Baytown, also known as Chambers County MUD #3. Planning and Development Martin Scribner provided a summary regarding the amendment of a development agreement for the previously named Heights of Baytown, changed to Heights of Barbers Hill. (Exhibit B) Americus Holdings Representative Nathan Watkins provided an overview of the development agreement for the Heights at Barbers Hill. Council Members expressed concerns for kennels, housing accommodations and available emergency services. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No.16,169 as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 13 of 23 Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,169 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 THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBERS COUNTY MUNICPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 8. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution authorizing the adoption of the City of Baytown City Council Rules of Procedure as revised June 2025. City Attorney Scott Lemond deferred to Assistant City Attorney Kristin Holmes who previously presented the item. Council Member Laura Alvarado expressed her appreciation to Assistant City Attorney Kristin Holmes for her commitment to accomplish this. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 3011, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO.3011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 14 of 23 b. Consider a resolution repealing Resolution No. 2389, adopting revisions to the City of Baytown's Industrial District Policy to reflect updated terms, definitions, and procedures. Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided a summary regarding Item 8.b., repealing Resolution No. 2389. Council Members expressed clarification and appreciation for the steps to repealing Resolution No. 2389. A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3012, amending effective date to reflect June 26, 2025. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 3012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2389 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON DECEMBER 10, 2015; ESTABLISHING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT POLICIES APPLICABLE TO COMPANIES THAT DID NOT HAVE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN EFFECT ON JUNE 26, 2025; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 9. REPORTS a. Receive an update regarding the progress of the Baytown Citizen Bond Advisory Committee. Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council, Item 9.a., was taken after Item 4.a. 10. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Items 10. a., through 10 j., as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 15 of 23 Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a five-year service and support agreement with Dictation Sales & Service (DSS) Equature for the Baytown Police 9-1-1 Communications voice recording system. ORDINANCE NO. 16,170 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL WITH DICTATION SALES & SERVICE, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS EQUATURE FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT'S 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS VOICE RECORDING SYSTEM FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FROM 2024 THROUGH 2O30, FOR THE TOTAL SUM OF NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($97,273.00) WITH THE FIRST PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($42,000.00) AND FOUR ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND 25/100 DOLLARS ($13,818.25); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance approving a Strategic Partnership Agreement No. 3 with Chambers County MUD No. 1. ORDINANCE NO. 16,171 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 STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT 3 WITH CHAMBERS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance to purchase a handheld rapid gas identifier with training from FarrWest Environmental Supply Inc., for the Baytown Fire Department Hazmat Team. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 16 of 23 ORDINANCE NO. 16,172 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE XPLORIR HANDHELD GAS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM WITH TRAINING FOR THE BAYTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZMAT TEAM FROM FARRWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPLY INC., THROUGH THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE BUYBOARD PROGRAM, CONTRACT #718-23, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN AND 501100 DOLLARS ($71,247.50); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Extension of the Agreement for Emergency Protection Services with Chambers County Improvement District No. 2 for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2028. ORDINANCE NO. 16,173 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 AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION SERVICES WITH CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Extension of the Agreement for Emergency Protection Services with Chambers County Improvement District No. 3 for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2028. ORDINANCE NO. 16,174 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 AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION SERVICES WITH CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. E Consider an ordinance authorizing the Extension of the Agreement for Emergency Protection Services with Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2028. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 17 of 23 ORDINANCE NO. 16,175 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 AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION SERVICES WITH CEDAR PORT NAVIGATION AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Treated Water Supply Contract with Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1-B, to increase contract quantity. ORDINANCE NO. 16,176 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT - TREATED WATER BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT 1-B; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. h. Consider an ordinance approving Change Order No. 1 to the Progressive Design - Build Agreement with Baytown Waterworks Partners, a McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and Carollo Engineering, Inc., joint -venture, for the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) East Surface Water Plant Phase 2 Expansion Project. ORDINANCE NO. 16,177 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. I TO THE PROGRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH BAYTOWN WATERWORKS PARTNERS, MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES, INC., AND CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., JOINTVENTURE, FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY EAST SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 2 EXPANSION; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. i. Consider an ordinance rejecting the received bids for the Fire Boat House and Lift Project. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 18 of 23 ORDINANCE NO. 16,178 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REJECTING ANY AND ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE FIRE BOAT HOUSE AND LIFT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. j. Consider an ordinance authorizing a purchase agreement with Omar Mendez for Parcel 2 land acquisition for the Fire Station 2 Replacement Project. ORDINANCE NO.16,179 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH OMAR MENDEZ, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 2, A 0.172-ACRE (7,492 SQUARE FEET) PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED IN THE HARVEY WHITING SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 840, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE FIRE STATION 2 REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A PURCHASE PRICE FOR SUCH PROPERTY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTYONE AND N01100 DOLLARS ($63,221.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 11. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider a resolution authorizing five (5) appointments to the Ethics Board. Nominee: City Council Member: 1Term Being Appointed: Lance Frazior Mayor Charles Johnson 2 years Rhoda Brown Council Member Sarah Graham 12 years David Bolenbaucher Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell �2 years Desiree Klaus [Council Member Laura Alvarado '[ 3 years Bonita Micheletti Council Member Mike Lester F3 ears City Council Members discussed a selection method for the 5 members to be appointed and drawing for their terms to serve on the Ethics Board. Council Members requested clarification for the rules and procedures of applicants to be considered for the Board. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided clarification regarding rules and procedures, contributions for campaigns and political activities. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 19 of 23 A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve appointing the listed nominees and their terms to serve. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO.3013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING DAVID BOLENBAUCHER, RHODA BROWN, LANCE FRAZIOR, DESIREE KLAUS, AND BONITA MICHELETTI TO THE ETHICS BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider a resolution authorizing one (1) appointment to the Baytown Housing Authority. Nominee District/Position Term Being Appointed Steven Richards Mayor Charles Johnson Current - 03/31/2026 A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3014, appointing the below listed nominee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO.3014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING STEVEN RICHARD TO THE BAYTOWN POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 20 of 23 C. Consider a resolution authorizing two (2) appointments to the Baytown Police Advisory Committee. Name District/Position Term Being Appointed Jose Ortega District l / Council Member Laura Alvarado Current - 9/30/2025 Mar a Matthews District 3 / Council Member Kenrick Griffith Current - 9/30/2025 A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3015, appointing the listed nominees. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved I - LA; 0010-1111 CC20Z M911NI A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING MARGA MATTHEWS AND JOSE ORTEGA TO THE BAYTOWN POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider a resolution authorizing one (1) appointment to the Fire Control, Prevention & Emergency Medical Services District. Name District/Position Term Being Appointed Carol Heathcock District 6 / Council Member Mike Lester 09/1/23 - 08/31/25 A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3016, appointing the listed nominee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 21 of 23 RESOLUTION NO. 3016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING CAROL HEATHCOCK TO THE FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION & EMS DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 12. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report: • Public Works and Engineering Department o Hector Alvarez from PWE for recently obtained his TCEQ Groundwater Class C License. He also participated in several events at the TPWA Equipment Rodeo and took 1 st place in the backhoe event. • Public Affairs o Baytown's Grito Fest was recently named the 2025 Texas Travel Award winner for "Small to Mid -Market Community Event." With this recognition, all three of Baytown's concerts are now officially award -winning. Special thanks to Jason Calder in Public Affairs for preparing the award submission. • Human Resources o Ava Hudnall from Human Resources recently passed her Society for Human Resources certified professional exam. This is a nationally recognized certification and the HR industry's highest standard credential. • Thanks to the Parks and Recreation Tourism Team, Police Department, Fire Department, Harris County Constables, the Committee, Public Works Department and volunteers for the contribution to ensure the Juneteenth Event took place and went well. • Baytown Junior All -Stars are officially the District 14 Champions the boys showed up and showed out and brought home the trophy. • July 41h Event will take place next week and we want to see everyone out there. 13. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT a. Receive a report from Council Member Laura Alvarado regarding projects, programs and events in District No. 1. Council Member Laura Alvarado reported the current projects, programs and events of District 1: • Planning & Development o A new Heavy Hitters Batting Cage Facility at 108 Schilling Ave. o Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park at 3501 Garth Rd is halfway complete. • Parks and Recreation o Since June 24, Calypso Cove has welcomed 5,662 patrons and generated $58,985 in revenue, including $2,800 from food sales. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 22 of 23 o In June, Parks and Recreation hosted a virtual scavenger hunt at Bergeron Park using an augmented reality app called Agents of Discovery. Players used their phones to explore the park, interact with features, and complete fun missions, all while getting outside and staying active. This month, 96 game plays were reported at Bergeron. Since the program began in March, a partnership with Be Well Baytown, there have been a total of 774 game plays. ■ West Baytown Civic Association has revived their yard of the month to encourage neighborhood pride. Previous winner Mr. Mott appreciated so many compliments and calls received. The new winners for the month of June was Mr. and Mrs. Almaraz. ■ This past weekend Exxon imploded their white house and everyone appreciated the work in this process and wanted to inform the City of Baytown there are no current plans to use the lot, but will infill it for the time. ■ East Harris County Manufacturers Association meeting held was to discuss project of 2025. Harris County Toll Road will work in connection to Beltway 8 starting in 2026. ■ A San Jacinto bridge replacement will be coming, but no known date at the moment. You can find more information on the Texas Department of Public Transportation. ■ Council Member Laura Alvarado and Council Member Sarah Graham have been attending a Community Emergency Response Team course in preparation. ■ Market Street reconstruction received approval to move on to the next step and looks forward to the progression. 14. 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 and/or to discuss economic development negotiations. b. Recess into and conduct executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 to deliberate the annual performance evaluation and duties of the City Manager. At 8:41 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and/or 551.087 and/or 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys and/or to discuss economic development negotiations and/or to deliberate the annual performance evaluation and duties of the City Manager. At 10:47 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. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes June 26, 2025 Page 23 of 23 15. 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