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2025 09 11 CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 11, 2025 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 11, 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 Laura Alvarado Council Member Sarah Graham Council Member Kenrick Griffith Council Member James Franco Council Member Mike Lester Council Member Charles Johnson Mayor Jason Reynolds City Manager Scott Lemond City Attorney Gabriella Gonzales Acting Assistant City Clerk John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor Charles Johnson convened the September 11, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting with a quorum present at 6:32 P.M. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance,Texas Pledge,and Invocation were led by Council Member Mike Lester. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak. Harvey Ponder, 6403 Crosby Cedar Bayou Road, expressed his appreciation to council members for serving and stated his concerns regarding an annexation,bonds,and financial cost of amenities. Council Member James Franco requested to have a motion to extend Mr. Ponder's time and was seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to extend his time. 2. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Bay- town Municipal Development District held on July 24,2025. b. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Joint Regular Meeting of the City Council and Municipal Development District held on August 14,2025. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve the minutes of the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Municipal Devel- City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 2 of 14 opment District held on July 24,2025 and the minutes of the City Council Work session and Joint Regular Meeting of the City Council Municipal Development District held on August 14, 2025, 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 3. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Present a proclamation recognizing the City of Baytown Police Department and Fire Department for their continued outstanding service. Mayor Charles Johnson announced a citizen signed up to speak. Judith DuBose, 186 North Burnett Drive, provided a personal overview of 9/11 events and how important it is for the Police and Fire Department to receive the assistance and funding they need. Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council that Council Member Sarah Graham will share a few words. Council Member Sarah Graham, shared an experience of sacrifices first responders and their families make every day. Mayor Charles Johnson and Council Members accompanied by Police and Fire Representatives took a moment of silence for their commitment and outstanding services. b. Present a proclamation recognizing Acadian Ambulance's 50+years of service. Mayor Charles Johnson and Council Members accompanied by representatives of Acadian Ambulance were recognized for their years of service. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the official zoning map by rezoning approximately 8.71 acres of land located on the south side of S. Alexander Drive and east of ML Wismer Drive,from the Mixed Residential(MR)to the General Commercial (GC)zoning district. At 6:57 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.a., request to amend the official zoning map by rezoning approximately 8.71 acres of land. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 3 of 14 Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided an overview regarding a zoning mapbyrezoningapproximately 8.71 acres of land. (Exhibit request to amend the official zo g pp y A) The Planning and Zoning Commission had no major concerns or comments. Mr. Scribner relayed the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Council Members expressed their opinions and recommendations regarding the rezone request. At 7:08 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.a., request to amend the official zoning map by rezoning approximately 8.71 acres of land. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a request to amend the official zoning map to re- zone approximately 8.71 acres of land, located on the south side of S. Alexander Drive and east of ML Wismer Drive, from the Mixed Residential (MR) Zoning District to the 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. 16,236, 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. 16,236 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO REZONE A PARCEL, APPROXIMATELY 8.71 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF S. ALEXANDER DRIVE AND EAST OF ML WISMER DRIVE FROM MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR) ZONING DISTRICT 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. 5 UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE-COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 2 a. Receive the Certificate of Unopposed Status for the Office of Council Member, District No. Two. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 4 of 14 Mayor Charles Johnson acknowledged the item was received and congratulated Council Member Sarah Graham. b. Consider an ordinance declaring the unopposed candidate,Sarah Graham,elected to the Office of Council Member District No. Two of the City of Baytown. A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,237, 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. 16,237 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DECLARING THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE SARAH GRAHAM ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT NO.TWO(2)OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND CANCELING THE ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL ELECTION PREVIOUSLY ORDERED TO BE HELD ON THE 4 TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE COUNCIL MEMBER OF COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. TWO (2) OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 6. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with RTG Furniture of Texas,L.P. to facilitate the construction of a new 45,000-square-foot Rooms To-Go facility. Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided an overview regarding the agreement for a Rooms To-Go Furniture facility. (Exhibit B) City Council Members shared their appreciation for the work to make this happen and are excited to see this develop. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Ordinance No. 16,238, as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 5 of 14 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: Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,238 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 RTG FURNITURE OF TEXAS, L.P. TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 45,000-SQUARE-FOOT ROOMS TO GO FACILITY;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 the declaration of surplus property and approv- ing the sale of approximately 3.18 acres of land located at 168 N. Burnett Drive, legally de- scribed as (Lots Four (4) and Five (5) in Block Fifty-four (54) of Lakewood Subdivision, Section "F", an addition in Harris County,Texas, according to the map or plat thereof rec- orded in Volume 41, Page 69 of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas. Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided a summary regarding a declaration of the surplus property and approving the sale of approximately 3.18 acres of land. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,239, 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. 16,239 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 DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 6 of 14 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 3.18 ACRES OF LAND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 54, OF LAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION, SECTION F, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS TO ADAM MARTINEZ; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Graham Associates, Inc. Economic Development Manager Brian Moran introduced representative Jeff Williams with Graham Associates. Representative Jeff Williams,provided a presentation regarding their scope of work. (Exhibit C) Council Members expressed their appreciation and recommendations for the development of this project and assurance of quality. A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Ordinance No. 16,240, 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. 16,240 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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRAHAM ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES FOR THE EXXONMOBIL BAYTOWN EVENTS CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing a lease agreement between the City of Baytown and PSI Pressure Systems for the rent of a City-owned property, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents in connection. Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided an overview regarding a lease agreement. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 7 of 14 A motion was made by Council Member James Franco and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,241, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Member Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Y Y Y Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Ken- rick Griffith and Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,241 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXE- CUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PSI PRESSURE SYSTEMS CORP. FOR THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AT 1010 MAR- KET STREET IN BAYTOWN,TEXAS AT THE RATE OF FIVE-THOU- SAND DOLLARS($5,000.00)PER MONTH FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) MONTHS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance to adopt or postpone the City of Baytown Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Proposed Municipal Budget. (See page 4 Agenda Addendum for Taxpayer Impact Statement). Troy Whiteneck,9946 Bayou Woods Drive,expressed his opinions regarding the proposed budget cuts and bus services provided. June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Drive, expressed her concern and recommendations for budgets regarding the bus services and other unnamed services with reflected balances. Council Members expressed clarification regarding specific funding of unnamed line items from the budget. Council Member Kenrick Griffith shared his appreciation to Council and City Staff for their hard work to resolve funding. A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Mike Lester to approve Ordinance No. 16,242, 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 l _ City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 8of14 Nays: Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,242 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN,TEXAS,ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER AND ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 7. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution approving the proposed settlement for CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric's Storm Restoration Cost case, Docket 58028, pending before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided an overview regarding the settlement for CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric's Storm Restoration Cost. Council Members requested clarification regarding cost amounts that will be requested at a future date. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided further clarification regarding payment for the current owed balance. A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3036, 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: Approved RESOLUTION NO. 3036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS ("CITY") AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF CEN- TERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC'S STORM RESTORATION COST CASE, DOCKET 58028, PENDING BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS; MAKING OTHER City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 9 of 14 FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVID- ING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 8. REPORTS a. Receive the 2025 Appraisal Rolls certified by the Harris Central Appraisal District and the Chambers County Appraisal District. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding the 2025 Appraisal Rolls. Mayor Charles Johnson acknowledged the item was received. b. Receive the no-new revenue tax rate and voter-approval tax rate. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided the tax rates. Mayor Charles Johnson acknowledged the item was received. 9. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Items 9.a., through Item 9.e., with the exception of Item 9.f. 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 a. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to CivicPlus LLC for the annual service fees for the Parks and Recreation Department's CivicRec software system. ORDINANCE NO. 16,243 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 38/100 DOLLARS ($65,255.38) TO CIVICPLUS, LLC FOR CIVICREC SOFTWARE LI- CENSING AND FEES ANNUAL RENEWAL FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RE- LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 10 of 14 b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool as the administrator for the City of Baytown's property and casualty insurance. ORDINANCE NO. 16,244 A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR THE ANNUAL PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING PAY- MENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EX- CEED ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,998,836.00)FOR INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS AND ONE HUN- DRED SIXTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($160,000) FOR DEDUCTIBLE PAYMENTS, FOR A TOTAL PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTY- EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,158,836.00) FOR THE ANNUAL PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR PREMIUMS,REIMBURS- ABLE LOSSES, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND DEDUCTIBLES; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City's Workers' Compensation Excess Coverage with MidWest Employers Casualty Company for year two of a two-year agreement. ORDINANCE NO. 16,245 A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., AS BROKER, TO PLACE THE CITY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION EXCESS COVERAGE FOR FY 2026 WITH MIDWEST EMPLOYERS CASUALTY COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND, AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($175,000.00) FOR THE EX- CESS WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE PROGRAM;MAK- ING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to CorVel Corporation as the third- party administrator (TPA) of the City of Baytown's workers' compensation claims for year two of the three-year agreement. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 11 of 14 ORDINANCE NO. 16,246 A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN,TEXAS,AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CORVEL CORPORA- TION AS THE THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (TPA) OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($429,000.00) FOR YEAR TWO OF A THREE-YEAR TPA CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AGREEMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 94"Traffic and Vehicles"Article IV"Spe- cific Street Regulations,"Section 94-121"Schedules enumerated"of the Code of Ordinances, to authorize the installation of stop control modifications on Oakwood Street from Harbor Street to Magnolia Street along with the intersection of Cherry Street and Dayton Street. ORDINANCE NO. 16,247 A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 94 "TRAFFIC AND VEHI- CLES," ARTICLE IV "SPECIFIC STREET REGULATIONS," SECTION 94-121 "SCHEDULES ENUMERATED," OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT THE FOLLOWING INTER- SECTIONS,OAKWOOD STREET FROM HARBOR STREET TO MAG- NOLIA STREET ALONG WITH THE INTERSECTION OF CHERRY STREET AND DAYTON STREET,THEREBY CONVERTING THE IN- TERSECTIONS TO STOP SIGN CONTROL; AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF PROPER SIGNS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDI- NANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($200.00)FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF;AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 94"Traffic and Vehicles"Article IV"Spe- cific Street Regulations,"Section 94-121"Schedules enumerated"of the Code of Ordinances, to authorize the installation of stop control modifications on Harvard Street at Scott Avenue, HarveyAvenue,Live Oak Avenue, and Forrest Avenue. Council Member Sarah Graham expressed appreciation to Ms. Mireles, a citizen requesting stop signs is happy to hear this ordinance has passed. A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No., 16,248, as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 12 of 14 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. 16,248 A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 94 "TRAFFIC AND VEHI- CLES," ARTICLE IV "SPECIFIC STREET REGULATIONS," SECTION 94-121 "SCHEDULES ENUMERATED," OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT THE FOLLOWING INTER- SECTIONS,HARVARD STREET AT SCOTT AVENUE,HARVEY AV- ENUE, LIVE OAK AVENUE, AND FORREST AVENUE, THEREBY CONVERTING THE INTERSECTION TO STOP SIGN CONTROL;AU- THORIZING THE POSTING OF PROPER SIGNS; REPEALING CON- FLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 10. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report: • Parks and Recreation o The Tourism Division is marketing a Grito Fest weekend in Baytown,bring- ing together three separate experiences into one weekend of cultural celebra- tion. The weekend fest will consist of a Pre-Grito Party at Town Square, a self-guided Taqueria Tour and Grito Fest at Bicentennial Park with family ac- tivities—including food, contests, and live music. • Public Affairs o The City of Baytown was recognized by the annual City County Communica- tions and Marketing Association with five awards. We competed against sev- eral other municipalities including Castle Rock, Colorado; Celina,Texas; and Marana, Arizona. o We proudly received second place for the"Moving the Chains"Budget Video, along with third place honors in the following categories: • Baytown Breakdown Video Series • Economic Boom in Baytown Campaign • Baytown Voice Magazine • The Baytown Life Talent Attraction Initiative City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 13 of 14 • Human Resources o The Baytown HR team recently hosted a regional Human Resources network- ing and development event, welcoming 10 HR professionals from neighboring cities. The event provided an opportunity to share best practices,discuss emerging workforce challenges, and strengthen relationships among regional HR leaders. It also highlighted our City's role as a leader in fostering collabo- ration and innovative solutions for the public sector. • Public Works and Engineering(PWE) o I'd like to congratulate Andreina Cervantes from PWE for earning her Ameri- can Concrete Institute Certification! Awesome job, Andreina—keep up the great work! 11. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT a. Receive a report from Council Member Mike Lester regarding projects, programs and events in District No. 6. Council Member Mike Lester reported the current projects, programs and events of District 6: • Planning& Development o The Dale St. Bridge work between Adams St. and Colby Dr., including wall installation and pavement section is fully complete. • Parks& Recreation o Crews are refreshing crosswalks near several schools, completing street strip- ing, and straightening roadway signs. o Parks Crews recently performed upgrades to the play structure at Dale Street Park by replacing the playground unit including the slides,tube climber, and mini wall climber. o Since opening in March 2025,the Tabbs Bay Disc Golf Course has recorded 1,678 plays in the UDisc player app—an average of about 65 plays per week. Of these, 70% are from local players and 30% from out-of-town visitors. The course holds a strong 4.5 out of 5-star average rating, and has become the most popular course in Baytown. • Public Works and Engineering o At 2614 and 2529 Bayou Avenue,piping is being installed in ditches and dis- trict drain pipes are being flushed. • City Manager Jason Reynolds took a moment to share a citizen's gesture of apprecia- tion to a Planning and Development employee that assisted in services needed. 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 and/or to discuss economic development negotiations. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11,2025 Page 14 of 14 Mayor Charles Johnson announced no executive session would be needed. b. Recess into and conduct executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sec- tion 551.074 to deliberate the annual performance evaluation and duties of the City Man- ager. 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With EXPERIENCED experience on a wide range of projects,the firm has the knowledge,capability,state-of-the-art equipment and PROJECT EXPERIENCE SPORTS technical expertise to meet each client's needs, whether in real estate development or a municipal or CLIENT-FOCUSED state project.With the average tenure of our engineers at Graham being almost 20 years,we can provide a FACILITIES cohesive and stable team for any site project-small to large.We take pride in our reputation of providing innovative design while keeping the project on time and under budget. 9/25/2025 - ` -. `. .` ter.. =` a.A. am. •OHM' 'f `- 418;1 n -b�YZ;..� , rp `_ • r• AT&T Stadium Arlington Entertainment District ,a. tr . 3 . • t. _ * 11, MI : ) 1 ' i . .....: • •••• • II 1 % - _ ,.: 1 : • E-Sports Stadium ESPORTS STADIUM 9/25/2025 ,,, "- _ , "10 eio ' i a ,,, f ]I 6 u,+ r Frisco Rough Riders ALL STAR LEGACY PARK LIBRARIES STARS CENTER IN FRISCO 9/25/2025 i 1 ; v Siez , - - -- - , t,,,,t),,,,,,„ The East Arlington Library and Recreation Center CITY OF WESTLAKE e 1 LANDMARK �4 PROJECTS GRANDSCAPE/NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART 9/25/2025 t 47 _! r'7�`. -4 �-`' ._ * - J, ... �i v r- .•r` .K ''ter _ r SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE IH 30 THREE BRIDGES al .TM12211'14---7-1• .i___ a IH 30 THREE BRIDGES MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM r 9/25/2025 - .. UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS RIVER LEGACY SCIENCE CENTER & PARK A. Understanding and Relating to the City's Needs B. Development of Communication Plan & t. k Schedule That Will Create Accountability for All. • �` y' 11. r" ' ' • ` ' C. City's Representative & Engineer for Westlake, Texas 9/25/2025 II ■r _ r ii g *!" - �'"s t, A. Work with the City and HCSCC to select the Design Firm. 11111$j B. Work with the City, HCSCC, and the Design Firm to develop and implement a comprehensive communication and outreach plan. CHARLES SCHWAB HEADQUARTERS C. Facilitate and Document coordination between the WESTLAKE, TEXAS design team and both internal and external stakeholders. D. Monitor design programs and track deliverables. E. Coordinate and review cost estimates prepared by the Design Firm. Jeff Williams-Managing Principal F.Work with the City and HCSCC to select the CMAR Firm. Garry Kraus-Project Manager G.Continue stakeholder coordination,communication, Blayne Champlin-Assistant Project Manager and contract management activities with both the Design Firm&CMAR Firm. The initial funding allocation for the Owner's Representative services should be adequate through at least the beginning of the construction phase.