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2025 08 14 CC Minutes Joint with MDDMINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT August 14, 2025 The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown met in a Meeting on Thursday, August I4, 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 Tem.," Director Laura Alvarado Council Member +' Vice President Sarah Graham Council Member ,Director Kenrick Griffith Council Member.' Director James Franco Council Member.," Director Mike Lester Council Member / Director Charles Johnson Mayor.," President Jason Reynolds City Manager General Manager Scott Lemond City Attorney General Counsel Angela Jackson City Clerk.: Assistant Secretary John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor.: President Charles Johnson convened the August 14, 2025 City Council and Municipal Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 7:05 P.M. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge was led by Lee High School Student John Ortiz and Invocation were led by Council Member." Director James Franco. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor.-' President Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak. June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Drive, stated she attended the August 5TH 2O25 meeting and expressed her opinion and recommendations for the Parks and Recreation budget and potential Bonds. Laura Corvino, 210 Harold Lane, expressed her concerns regarding delinquent bill fees associated with late payments. Mayor President Charles Johnson requested to have a motion to extend Ms. Corvino time by one minute, and was seconded by Council Member Director Kenrick Griffith to extend her time by one minute. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 2 of 20 Darlene Cowins, 7814 Broken Arrow, expressed her opinion regarding the benefits of City events and how they contribute to her and the residents of Baytown. Paula Cruickshank, 409 Pinoak Drive, expressed concern for cutting budgets regarding City events and Parks and Recreation programs. Chuck Crews, 8307 Caranay Circle, expressed his opinion and recommendations regarding funding for the City events and causes of reducing the Parks and Recreation Budget. Jerry Jacob Shafer, 903 Rosewood Drive, stated the Grito Fest is an event for everyone and shares culture as all the other City Events held in Baytown. 2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS Consider approving the meeting minutes of the Joint Municipal Development District and City Council Meeting held on June 26, 2025. A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Sarah Graham to approve the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on June 26, 2025, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Jacob Powell, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved b. Consider resolution approving a Rebate Agreement between the Baytown Municipal Development Corporation and the City of Baytown, Texas, related to the Baytown Convention Center Hotel Project. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding the Rebate Agreement related to the Baytown Convention Center Hotel Project. A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 500, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director Jacob Powell Director James Franco, and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 3 of 20 RESOLUTON NO. 500 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A REBATE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 351 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE, RELATED TO THE HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS — MINUTES a. Consider approving the meeting minutes of the City Council Work Session held on June 26, 2025. b. Consider approving the meeting minutes of the Joint Municipal Development District and City Council Meeting held on June 26, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and second by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Items 3.a., and 3.b., 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 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Charles Johnson informed City Council Items 4.a., and 4.b., will be pulled from today's meeting. a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the official zoning map by rezoning approximately 78.98 acres of land located on the south side of Needlepoint Road and north of Forest Hollow Drive, from the General Commercial (GC) to the Heavy Industrial (HI) zoning district. Item was pulled by Mayor Charles Johnson. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a three-year renewal agreement for Imprivata Enterprise Access licenses, offered by CDWG, through the National IPA Technology Solutions contract 2018011. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14. 2025 Page 4 of 20 Item was pulled by Mayor Charles Johnson. C. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the establishment of a recreational vehicle (RV) park within the General Commercial (GC) Zoning District, located at 3402 Shady Hill Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521. At 7:23 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.c., a request to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the establishment of a recreational vehicle (RV) park. Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter of the hearing. (Exhibit A) The Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearings with four letters of objections and numerous statements against this project. Mr. Scribner relayed the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial. Council Members inquired regarding the purpose of presenting this application and general placement of Recreation Vehicle (RV) parks in the City of Baytown. Kenan Schultz, 5008 Ashwood Drive, expressed his concerns requesting denial of this special use permit (SUP) due to the safety, traffic and nearby neighborhoods. Janiece Carroll, 3210 Indian Trail, shared her opinion and recommendations related to the ongoing crime levels nearby and home values. Ceila Cravey, 4612 Country Club View, expressed her concerns regarding the recreational vehicle park request, potentially increasing traffic concerns and home values nearby. Kyle Rhodes, 5111 Glen Haven, expressed appreciation to the City Council and is currently concerned with the zoning request of this area due to the current state and potential negative impact it can have to the community. Marie Drewnowski, 4705 Burning Tree, expressed her objection to the location of the recreational vehicle (RV) park and potential crime and home values. At 7:40 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.c., a request to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the establishment of a recreational vehicle (RV) park. d. Consider an ordinance to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) on an approximately 10.62-acre parcel at 3402 Shady Hill Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521, to allow the establishment of a recreational vehicle (RV) park with 77 spaces in the General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 5 of 20 City Attorney Scott Lemond informed the City Council Members of rules and procedures for motions on an item. Mayor Charles Johnson called for a motion and no Council Members made a motion. Council Member Mike Lester clarified if no motion is taken the item will fail and result in not approved. e. Conduct a public hearing to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 10.00 acres located at 2015 Massey Tompkins Road, from Mixed Residential (MR) to a General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. At 7:42 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.e., to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 10.00 acres. Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter of the hearing and informed the City Council Members there would be two actions to address. (Exhibit B) The Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearings with a letter of support, a letter of opposition, and numerous statements to approve. Mr. Scribner relayed the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Achinthya Shiralingam, 914 Heights Boulevard, Houston, Deputy Director of Policies and Research with Texas Climate Jobs Project requested a delay on approving the rezone due to concerns for negative impact of the community. Josh Spoor, 3202 Mariner Drive, League City represented the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for the Gulf Coast and Baytown. Mr. Spoor expressed safety requirements for establishing these facilities and requested delaying to allow proper installation. Rogen Ingersoll, 66 W Canyon Loren Circle of Spring, TX shared his personal experience and benefits of having battery power systems to rely on. Daniel Burns, 17711 Seven Pines Drive of Spring, TX expressed support for the Battery Energy Storage System with personal experience using the system. Rosanne Friedman, 8 Spurwood Court of Spring, TX expressed her recommendations to approve this item for the benefits. Barry Friedman, 8 Spurwood Court of Spring, TX recommends approval of System as benefit to the City of Baytown. Jeremy Berggstrom, 1214 Wallflower Avenue, expressed recommendation for approving this request to provide benefits to the City of Baytown. City Council Regular Joint M D D Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 6 of 20 Robert Ramos, 230 Julia Street, representative of La Una Labors International Unions in America, expressed their concerns of safety regarding the development of this facility and if required with initiate a ballot of signatures. Cypress Creek Renewables, Ernst & Young LLP and Fire and Risk Alliance Representatives provided presentations regarding the Battery Energy Storage System. (Exhibit Q • Jennifer Crow, Developer, 613 Sunrise Avenue, Uvalde, TX • Ross Newstead, Property Tax Accountant, 6330 Shady Brook Lane, Dallas, TX • Jeramy Williams, Senior Energy Manager, 5310 South Austin Avenue, Durham, NC • James Caulfield, Fire & Risk Representative, 7640 Standish Place, Maryland • Samuel Davis, 2223 Waterloo City Lane, Austin External Affairs Representative Stephon Cardenas, 3402 Bayou Forest Drive, expressed his recommendations for the approval of the energy storage system. Rylan Morris, 309 S Utah Street, La Porte expressed support of the Battery Energy Storage System with the investments and tax incentives contributing to local agencies. David Pacheco, expressed his opinions regarding the benefits and incentives of approving the Battery Energy Storage System. Jasmin Morris, 309 S Utah Street, La Porte expressed his opinion on benefits for the local communities that can gain from the facility. Adriana Cardenas, 3402 Bayou Forest Drive, expressed her own experience without power due to outages and recommends approval. Adam Cardenas, 3402 Bayou Forest Drive, provided a scenario of having the Battery Energy Storage System and how the tax incentives will provide to the local education system. Audrie Cardenas, shared her experience without having power and how the Battery Energy Storage System can benefit the community. At 8:31 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.e., to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 10.00 acres. E Consider an ordinance to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 10.00 acres located at 2015 Massey Tompkins Road, from Mixed Residential (MR) to a General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. Former Mayor Brandon Capetillo, 2815 Canadian Goose Lane, expressed his opinion and recommendations for the sustainability of power for the citizens and potential benefits for these alternative energy sources. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 7 of 20 City Council Members provided clarification of the rezoning, impacts to bills of the local areas and radius service capabilities. City Manager Jason Reynolds informed the City Council that a stipulation could be guaranteed if approved to uphold the tax incentive amount. Scott Lemond provided clarification regarding new laws going into effect. City Council Members requested there be stipulations to be held such as a plan for possible decommissioning, the bidding of contractors to exceed the minimum required and the development of this facility. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Ordinance No. 16,206, 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. 16,206 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 10 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MASSEY TOMPKINS ROAD AND WEST OF CROSBY CEDAR BAYOU ROAD, AT 2015 MASSEY TOMPKINS ROAD, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PART OF PT TR 3 ABST 69 C SMITH, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR) TO A GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) 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. g. Conduct a public hearing for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for approximately 15.46 acres located at 2015 Massey Tompkins Road to allow for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) within a General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. At 8:54 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.g., a request for Special Use Permit (SUP) for approximately 15.46 acres. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 8 of 20 City Attorney Scott Lemond provided guidelines for testimonies and direction of how City Council can address this public hearing. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and second by Council Member Mike Lester take all testimony given on behalf of the SUP for the Massey Battery Storage System together for Items 4.e., and 4.g. 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 Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided an overview regarding the SUP request. (Exhibit B) The Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearings with stipulations Mr. Scribner relayed the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval with requested stipulations. City Council Members requested clarification regarding the locations of Center Point connection and nearby ongoing developments. Developer Jennifer Crow with Cypress Creek provided a presentation regarding the connectivity to the Center Point Substation. Chuck Crews, 8307 Canary Circle, expressed his opinion and recommendations for approval of a reliable energy source for the industrial facilities nearby that will be affected. At 9:09 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.g., a request for Special Use Permit (SUP) for approximately 15.46 acres. h. Consider an ordinance to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) for approximately 15.46 acres located at 2015 Massey Tompkins Road to allow for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) within a General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,207, to include amendments effective September 1, 2025. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 9 of 20 Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,207 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM IN A GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 2015 MASSEY TOMPKINS ROAD, ON AN APPROXIMATELY 15.46 ACRE PARCE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ASTTEST TO SUCH PERMIT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council they will recess at 9:11 P.M., for a five- minute break. Mayor Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting at 9:25 P.M. Mayor Charles Johnson took a point of privilege to address Item 6.c., an ordinance approving a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Reimbursement Agreement before Item 5., Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 5. BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026 a. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding Baytown Area Water Authority Proposed Budget. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,209, 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 August 14, 2025 Page 10 of 20 ORDINANCE NO. 16,209 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY (BAWA) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Proposed Budget. Byron Schirmbeck, 4727 Blackstone Street, expressed his opinions and recommendations regarding the FLOCK Camera Services included in the budget. Council Member Kenrick Griffith clarified he is concerned with the data of these FLOCK cameras and potentially seeking grants to cover this cost. Council Member James Franco expressed his opinions regarding benefits of the FLOCK cameras within the City of Baytown. Council Member Laura Alvarado shared her experience with grants for FLOCK camera use for the City. Chief John Stringer provided an overview of the use of FLOCK camera program for the City of Baytown. Council Member Sarah Graham requested clarification and follow-up on a Council Member's data request. A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member James Franco to approve Ordinance No. 16,209, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tcm 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 August 14, 2025 Page I I of 20 ORDINANCE NO. 16,210 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Proposed Budget. A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,211, 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. 16,211 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 6. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance approving a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Reimbursement Agreement by and among Reinvestment Zone Number One, of the City of Baytown, the Baytown Redevelopment Authority (BRA), and San Jacinto Retail Associates, LLC for the financing of public infrastructure improvements related to the redevelopment of the San Jacinto Mall property. Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided an overview regarding the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Reimbursement Agreement. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 12 of 20 Council Members expressed their concerns and recommendations regarding the roadway access to the San Jacinto Mall Property. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,212, 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: Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,212 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE (TIRZ) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG, REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, THE BAYTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND SAN JACINTO RETAIL ASSOCIATES, LLC, RELATED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SAN JACINTO MALL PROPERTY' PROVING FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVEVRABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance approving the 2025 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Bay Creek Public Improvement District, including the collection of the 2025 Annual Installments, and authorizing its filing with the County Clerk. Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided an overview regarding approving the 2025 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Bay Creek Public Improvement District, introducing Jennifer Sloan with MuniCap. Public Improvement District Administrator Jennifer Sloan provided a presentation regarding the Bay Creek Public Improvement District. (Exhibit D) A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and second by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,213, 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 City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 13 of 20 Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,213 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE 2025 ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE SERVICE AND ASSESSMENT PLAN AND ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE BAY CREEK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INCLUDING THE COLLECTION OF THE 2025 ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS. C. Consider the adoption of an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas Calling a Bond Election to be Held Within Said City; Making Provisions for the Conduct and the Giving of Notice of The Election; and Containing Other Provisions Relating Thereto. A draft of the election ordinance reflecting the proposed amounts and scope of the propositions is available for review at httns: -'www.baytown_orgII 83. Public- Meetings-Agenda-Packets?utm_source-webbtn&utm medium=home&utm_ campaign=agendas or upon request to the City Clerk. The final amounts and the scope of any propositions to be presented to the voters are within the discretion of the City Council. Item taken before Items 5. BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview regarding the Bond Election. Bond Advisory President Gilbert Santana provided a summary regarding the submitted projects and details for review. City Manager Jason Reynolds provided the breakdown regarding the list of proposed project from the Bond Committee for the City Council to review. City Council Members requested clarification on staff provided options regarding the list of proposed projects. Augustine Laredo, 2016 Carolina Street, expressed his opinions and recommendations for the current Parks and Recreation projects maintaining funding. Eddie Grey, 4719 Burning Tree Drive, expressed the importance of continuation for growth to benefit the City of Baytown and the residents. Mayor Charles Johnson requested to have a motion to extend Eddie Gray time. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 14 of 20 Council Member Sarah Graham motioned and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to extend Mr. Grays time. Celia Cravey, 4612 Country Club View, expressed her concerns regarding the Bond Election and proposed budget items being rushed. Judith Dubose, 186 N Burnett Drive, expressed the need for City amenities and how beneficial it is to maintain funding for Parks and Recreation Events and Programs. Jerry Jacob Shaffer, 903 Rosewood Drive, expressed his opinion regarding the purpose and benefits to the citizens to maintain Parks and Recreation Services. Byron Schirmbeck, 4727 Blackstone Street, expressed his opinion and recommendations regarding the Parks and Recreation funding and City projects currently underway for development. Azalia Sprecher, 901 S Main Street, expressed the importance for Parks and Recreation to maintain its funding. Rusty Barnhill, 10002 Crystal Boulevard, requested consideration for the softball fields to have new turf put down on the fields to increase the tourist traffic for businesses. Mayor Charles Johnson requested to have a motion to extend Rusty Barnhill time. Council Member Laura Alvarado motioned and seconded by Council Member James Franco to extend Mr. Barnhill's time. City Council Members reiterated the budget has line items that actions can be taken individually and provide citizens the opportunity to decide on the needs versus wants. Council Member Kenrick Griffith requested clarification on ongoing projects funding and clarification for specific language used in the Bonds. Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneaux provided an overview regarding the funding requirements for specific project in the City of Baytown being conducted. City Manager Jason Reynolds confirmed the Bond language was provided at City Council's request, as discussed in Finance Committee meetings. City Council Members expressed the importance of specific City Department funding requirements to maintain their levels of operation and allow the committees and citizens to be heard and decide. City Staff clarified the 3 options available to act on and was collected from City Council guidance at previous meetings. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 15 of 20 Mayor Charles Johnson request a hand vote to be taken for this item. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and second by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve select option l for the Bonds Election. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado and Council Member Sarah Graham Nays: Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,208 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN SAID CITY; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE CONDUCT AND THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF THE ELECTION; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO. 7. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution nominating Targa Train 11 LLC on behalf of Targa Resources Corporation, to the Governor's Office of Economic Development, for designation as a qualified business and an Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided an overview regarding the nomination of Targa Train 11 LLC to the Governor's Office, introducing a Targa Representative and a Summit Consulting LLC. Council Member James Franco exited the meeting at 11:31 P.M. Service Area Manager Jay Vargas and Tax Accountant Win Williams provided a summary regarding their application request for nomination of Economic Development. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and second by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3024, 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 and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 16 of 20 Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 3024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, NOMINATING TARGA TRAIN 11 LLC, TO THE TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM OFFICE WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR THROUGH THE TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK FOR DESIGNATION AS A QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 8. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and second by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Items 8.a., thru 8.g., 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 and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the first renewal of the Annual Mosquito Control Chemical contract. ORDINANCE NO. 16,214 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS CONTRACT WITH ADAPCO, LLC, CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC., AND TARGET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND AND NO.' 100 DOLLARS ($170,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISION RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDINGFOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEROF. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 17 of 20 b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a three-year renewal agreement for Imprivata Enterprise Access licenses, offered by CDWG, through the National IPA Technology Solutions contract 2018011. ORDINANCE NO. 16,215 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING A THREE-YEAR RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH CDW GOVERNMENT LLC, THROUGH THE OMNIA PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA, CONTRACT NO. 2018011- 01; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 90100 DOLLARS ($101,943.90); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of Dell storage array for Houston HIDTA. ORDINANCE NO. 16,216 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SIXTY- EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 78100 DOLLARS ($68,544.78) TO DELL MARKETING L.P., FOR THE DELL ME5084 STORAGE ARRAY AND RELATED PARTS THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for ad valorem tax assessment and collection services. ORDINANCE NO. 16,217 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT FOR AD VALOREM TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES FOR FY 2024-2025 TO GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, SEVEN -HUNDRED, SIXTY DOLLARS ($77,760.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 18 of 20 THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance approving a Rebate Agreement between the Baytown Municipal Development Corporation and the City of Baytown, Texas, related to the Baytown Convention Center Hotel Project. ORDINANCE NO. 16,218 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A REBATE AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 351 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE, RELATED TO THE HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f Consider a resolution designating authorized signatories for the Community Development BIock Grant - Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program projects (CDBG- DRRP). RESOLUTION NO. 3025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS FOR REQUESTING FUNDS PERTAINING TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY REALLOCATION PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance authorizing Amendment No.1 for the Professional Services Contract with Halff Associates, Inc., for the San Jacinto Regional Detention Drainage Project. ORDINANCE NO. 16,219 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE SAN JACINTO REGIONAL DETENTION DRAINAGE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENTHE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT OF ONE -HUNDRED, FIVE THOUSAND, FOUR -HUNDRED, TEN AND NO.100 DOLLARS City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes August 14, 2025 Page 19 of 20 ($105,410.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 9. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider a resolution nominating two (2) representatives to serve on the Board of Directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided an overview regarding the members and terms. Council Members expressed clarification for timelines regarding their nominations. Mayor Charles Johnson announced this item will be tabled to the September 25, 2025 meeting. 10. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Jason Reynolds informed the City Council he will provide his report at a later date. 13. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT a. Receive a report from Council Member James Franco regarding projects, programs and events in District No. 4. Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council that Council Member James Franco will present his District 4 report at a future meeting. 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 Attorney for pending or contemplated litigation and/or to discuss economic development negotiations. At 11:39 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 and/or 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's Attorney for pending or contemplated litigation and/or to discuss economic development negotiations. At 12:21 A.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 August 14.2025 Page 20 of 20 15. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the August 14, 2025, Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting at 12:21 A.M. on August 15, 2025. o M ZZ Ado VOLP V) .1 m q O q Ln 0) ° !!_ }\ E � / > m ° � ` � W ) » i , � ( \ k �k � _- �_ /) } \ ) 2 |&! 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