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2025 09 25 MDD Minutes Joint Meeting MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT September 25, 2025 The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown met in a Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 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/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 Gabriella Gonzales Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Secretary John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor / President Charles Johnson convened the September 25, 2025 City Council and Municipal Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:36 P.M. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation were led by Council Member / Vice President Laura Alvarado. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor/President Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak. June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Drive, shared her appreciation for Mayor Charles Johnson and Matt Hollis for stating the bus services should be funded. Ms. Stansky expressed concern for the unfinished West Texas Avenue construction project. Troy Whiteneck, 9946 Bayou Woods Drive, expressed his concern for transparency regarding the bus servicers funding being cut and thanked Mayor Charles Johnson for his efforts to restore the bus service funding. Jeff Walters, 2303 James Bowie Drive, expressed his recommendations and opinions regarding funding of bus services. He stated that the services is used by residents with transportation limitations. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 2 of 20 2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS President Charles Johnson announced the City Council will take an executive session. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's Attorney on legal matters including, but not limited to, pending or contemplated litigation. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development negotiations. At 6:44 P.M., President 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 7:25 P.M., President Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting and announced that, in accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in Executive Session. a. Receive the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budget for the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budget. President Charles Johnson acknowledged the item was received. b. Consider a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budget for the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston. A motion was made by Director Sarah Graham and seconded by Director Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 501, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 3 of 20 RESOLUTION NO. 501 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE HYATT REGENCY BAYTOWN- HOUSTON; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider a resolution authorizing Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., as broker, to secure agreements for insurance coverage policies for the Baytown Municipal Development District's property for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Human Resources Director Joey Lopez provided an overview regarding the insurance coverage policies for the Baytown Municipal Development District's property. A motion was made by Director Sarah Graham and seconded by Director Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 502, 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 RESOLUTION NO. 502 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., AS BROKER, TO PLACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY RELATED INSURANCES POLICIES FOR THE HYATT REGENCY BAYTOWN HOUSTON HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND EIGHTY-SIX, AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,211,086.00); AUTHORIZING ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., AS BROKER, TO PLACE A TERRORISM COVERAGE POLICY WITH LLOYD'S SYNDICATE FOR THE HYATT REGENCY BAYTOWN-HOUSTON HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN, AND 85/100 DOLLARS ($6,817.85); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 4 of 20 3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS—MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Budget Work Session Meeting held on August 5, 2025. b. Consider approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on August 28, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded 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 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 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Conduct a public hearing for a request concerning the proposed text amendment to Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Sections 2.31, 2.34, and 7.25, for updates regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems. At 7:30 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.a., a request to the proposed text amendment to Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code. (ULDC) Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter of the proposed text amendment. (Exhibit A) The Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearings with a few concerns from commission members. Mr. Scribner relayed the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial. City Council Members requested clarification regarding the minimum requirements and expressed their recommendations regarding minimum requirements. At 7:49 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.a., a request to the proposed text amendment to Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code. (ULDC) b. Consider an ordinance concerning the proposed text amendment to Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Sections 2.31,2.34, and 7.25,for updates regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 5 of 20 A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,249 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 James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Council Member Kenrick Griffith Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,249 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CHAPTER 111 "UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," ARTICLE 2 "ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS," DIVISION 2.3 "USE STANDARDS," SEC. 2.31 "CONSOLIDATED USE TABLE," SUBSECTION 2.31-1 "LAND USE TABLE;" DIVISION 2.3 "USE STANDARDS," SEC. 2.34 "SPECIAL USE STANDARDS," SUBSECTION 2.34-F "ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC NONRESIDENTIAL USES;" ARTICLE 7, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES," DIVISION 7.2, "COMMON REVIEW PROCEDURES," SECTION 7.25 "PUBLIC NOTICE," SUBSECTION 7.25-A "PUBLIC NOTICE," SUBSECTION 7.25-A.2 "MAILED NOTICE" PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR REGULATIONS GOVERNING FIRE, SAFETY, ZONING OR PUBLIC HEALTH OR SANITATION; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Conduct a public hearing on a proposal to adopt a tax rate of $0.70042, which is effectively a.34 percent increase in the tax rate. At 7:55 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.c., on a proposal to adopt a tax rate of$0.70042. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding the tax rate. (Exhibit B) Ceila Cravey, 4612 Country Club View, expressed her opinion and recommendations regarding the proposed tax rate. Marga Matthews, 606 East Republic Avenue, shared her recommendations regarding the no new revenue rate. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 6 of 20 Nicholas Rice, 9903 Pinehurst Street, expressed his concerns regarding the tax rate change and industrial district agreement impacts. David Issacs, 2812 Landmark Drive, shared his recommendations to support a rate closer to a no new revenue rate. At 8:09 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.c., on a proposal to adopt a tax rate of$0.70042. d. Consider an ordinance approving the ad valorem tax rate for the City of Baytown, Texas, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Approval of the ordinance will set the property tax rate at$0.70042 per $100 valuation for the 2025 Tax Year. The General Fund maintenance and operations tax rate will be set at $.42703 per $100 valuation and debt service tax rate set at$.27339 per$100 valuation for fiscal year ending September 30,2026. City Council Members shared their recommendations regarding the tax rates and opinions regarding their purpose for serving on the City Council. A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester to approve Item 4.d.; however motion died for lack of second. Mayor Charles Johnson announced the item failed. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Ordinance No. 16,250, with amendment to adopt no new revenue rate at .69803. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith and Council Member James Franco Nays: Mayor Charles Johnson and Council Member Mike Lester Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,250 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE RATE AND TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL FUND MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AND DEBT SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALING City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 7 of 20 CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Baytown Utility Rates. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview regarding the utility rates. Council Members expressed their concerns and recommendations regarding the rate change requirements. Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneaux provided an overview regarding rates for water services. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,251, with amendment of 3.89 for the first 2,000 gallons and rates schedule is per 1,000 gallons. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 16,251 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 98 "UTILITIES," ARTICLE III "WATER SERVICE," SECTION 98-59 "RATES," SUBSECTION (A) AND ARTICLE IV "SEWER SERVICE," SECTION 98-91 "SEWER SERVICE CHARGE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO UPDATE SERVICE FEES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing an agreement between the City of Baytown and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a Recreation Grant Federal Sub-Award in the amount of$132,500.00 for the Tompkins Road Park Project. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 8 of 20 Parks and Recreation Superintendent Cornell Gordon provided an overview regarding an agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Council Members shared their appreciation to the Parks and Recreation Department for their continuous efforts to grow and provide the community with a positive experience. City Attorney Scott Lemond clarified this ordinance will supersede the previous. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,252, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 16,252 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RECREATION GRANTS FEDERAL SUB-AWARD AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE-HUNDRED, THIRTY- TWO, THOUSAND, FIVE-HUNDRED DOLLARS ($132,500.00) FOR THE TOMPKINS ROAD PARK PROJECT AND SUPERSEDING THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT EXECUTED ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2023; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO PAY ITS SUB- RECIPIENT COST-SHARE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE- HUNDRED, THIRTY-TWO, THOUSAND, FIVE-HUNDRED DOLLARS ($132,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Subdivision Settlement Participation Forms for eight (8) manufacturers of generic opioids: Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan,Sun, and Zydus. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided a summary regarding the settlement amount for the City of Baytown. City Council Member Sarah Graham requested clarification on the amount being distributed. CityCouncil Regular Joint MDD MeetingMinutes g September 25,2025 Page 9 of 20 A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,253, 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. 16,253 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION SETTLEMENT PARTICIPATION FORMS FOR OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WITH ALVOGEN, AMNEAL, APOTEX, HIKMA, INDIVIOR, MYLAN, SUN, AND ZYDUS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Subdivision Settlement Participation Forms for Perdue Pharma, LP and the Sackler Family. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided an overview for the authorized settlement. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,254, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 16,254 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION SETTLEMENT PARTICIPATION FORMS FOR OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WITH PERDUE PHARMA, LP AND THE SACKLER FAMILY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 10 of 20 e. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to Harper Brothers Construction, LLC for the Garth Road Reconstruction Project- Phase A& B. Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneaux provided a presentation regarding awarding a construction contract. (Exhibit C) Council Members expressed appreciation to City Staff for their hard work and efforts to minimize additional traffic construction projects during this time. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,255, 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. 16,255 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE GARTH ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT—PHASE A & B; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-EIGHT MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX AND 15/100 DOLLARS ($48,825,786.15); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance approving Change Order No. 1 with LEM Construction Company, Inc., for the Baytown Area Water Authority Raw Water Pump Rehabilitation Project. Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneaux provided a presentation for Change Order No. 1. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,256, as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 11 of 20 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. 16,256 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND LEM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY RAW WATER PUMP REHABILITATION PROJECT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution adopting the City of Baytown Transparency Framework. Director of Public Affairs Thomas Reeves presented the City's new Transparency Framework and Axis webpage, defining transparency in Baytown as timely, proactive, and clear communication that provides residents access to accurate information from subject matter experts. Mr. Reeves highlighted existing transparency efforts such as Baytown Voice Magazine, Baytown Breakdown, Coffee with the City Manager, Reynolds on the Record, and the Council Listening Tour. Mr. Reeves announced the upcoming Envisio Performance Dashboard to provide real-time tracking of strategic goals and projects is scheduled to launch in October. (Exhibit D) City Council Members expressed their appreciation and recommendations regarding this new feature for the City to maintain transparency. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3040, 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 City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 12 of 20 RESOLUTION NO. 3040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING A CITYWIDE TRANSPARENCY FRAMEWORK REFLECTING THE CITY'S COMMUNICATIONS STANDARD AND DIRECTING IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS TO PROMOTE OPEN, CLEAR, AND ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC INFORMATION; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 7. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Items 7.a., thru 7.j., 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 a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the fourth Budget Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget. ORDINANCE NO. 16,257 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of library digital publications and ancillary services from Overdrive, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 16,258 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) TO OVERDRIVE, INC. FOR THE SOLESOURCE PURCHASE OF LIBRARY DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS AND ANCILLARY SERVICES FOR THE STERLING MUNICIPAL City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 13 of 20 LIBRARY; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider an ordinance approving the first renewal of the As-Needed Liquid Ferric Chloride agreement with PVS Technologies, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 16,259 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS APPROVING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF THE AS-NEEDED LIQUID FERRIC CHLORIDE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND PVS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the first renewal of the professional services agreement with Holmes Murphy and Associates, LLC. to provide certain health benefits and welfare consulting services for the City's health and wellness plans. ORDINANCE NO. 16,260 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HOLMES MURPHY AND ASSOCIATES, LLC, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFITS AND WELFARE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS PLANS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($40,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the annual renewal of NeoGov Software with Carahsoft Technology Corp through the OMNIA Partners Texas Region 4 Education Service Center Contract#R240303. ORDINANCE NO. 16,261 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL RENEWAL OF THE NEOGOV SOFTWARE CONTRACT WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP., THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH OMNIA PARTNERS REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER(ESC) CONTRACT #R240303, AND City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 14 of 20 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIX AND 07/100 DOLLARS ($108,206.07); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Meet and Confer Agreement with the Baytown Municipal Police Association,Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 16,262 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A MEET AND CONFER AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL POLICE ASSOCIATION, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 5 Section 2 "Holidays" of the City of Baytown Personnel Policy Manual. ORDINANCE NO. 16,263 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 SECTION 2 "HOLIDAYS" OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL TO AMEND PROVISIONS REGARDING HOLIDAY ACCRUAL LIMITS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. h. Consider an ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with Lee College District for the use of its Wellness Center and Swimming Pool by City employees and City Council members. ORDINANCE NO. 16,264 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LEE COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF ITS WELLNESS CENTER AND SWIMMING POOL BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY EMPLOYEES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. i. Consider an ordinance approving the first renewal of the As-Needed Liquid Sodium Hydroxide agreement with Univar Solutions USA,LLC. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 15 of 20 ORDINANCE NO. 16,265 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS APPROVING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF THE AS-NEEDED LIQUID SODIUM HYDROXIDE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. j. Consider an ordinance approving Change Order No.! for the Asphalt Mill & Overlay Program Project with Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast, a CRH Company. ORDINANCE NO. 16,266 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE ASPHALT MILL & OVERLAY PROGRAM PROJECT WITH TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC, DBA GULF COAST, A CRH COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($568,663.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 8. 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 their terms. Nominee Position Term Being Appointed Martina Dixon Reappointment Pending HCAD Approval Melissa Noriega Reappointment Pending HCAD Approval A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 3038, appointing the below 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 City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 16 of 20 Approved RESOLUTION NO. 3038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT. b. Consider a resolution authorizing three (3) appointments to the Animal Control Advisory Committee. Nominee Position ,Term Being Appointed Alberto Contreras Reappointment 10/01/2025 —09/30/2027 Toni Graham Reappointment 10/01/2025—09/30/2027 Ellen Rollaway Reappointment 10/01/2025—09/30/2027 A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3039, appointing the listed nominees. 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. 3039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING ALBERTO CONTRERAS, TONI GRAHAM AND ELLEN HOLLAWAY TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider a resolution authorizing four (4) appointments to the Baytown Police Advisory Committee. Nominee Position TTerm Being Appointed (Jose Ortega Reappointment 10/01/2025—09/30/2027 Marga Matthews Reappointment j10/01/2025—09/30/2027 City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 17 of 20 Michael Springer Reappointment 10/01/2025 — 09/30/2027 Council Member James Franco expressed appreciation for Donald Vallier for all he has done to help the community. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 3040, 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 RESOLUTION NO. 3040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING MARGA MATTHEWS, JOSE ORTEGA AND MICHAEL SPRINGER TO THE BAYTOWN POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 9. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Jason Reynolds informed the City Council he will provide his report at a later date. • Parks and Recreation Department: o On Saturday, September 20th, Home Depot volunteers partnered with Parks and Recreation to install a new playground at National Little League Park, their fourth project with us. Since April, following support at the Special Olympics, Village Lane Soccer Park, and Murdoch Park. A big thank you to the volunteers. Stay tuned for the projects to come! o Parks, Recreation&Tourism are helping bring Grito Fest 2025 to life as a full weekend of fun for Baytown and our visitors. Things get started on Friday, October 3rd, with the Pre-Grito Party at Town Square,hosted by Arts Culture and Entertainment(ACE) Council. It's free to attend and kicks off at 6 P.M., with performances from Los Hermanos Lara, Mixteco Ballet Folklorico, and Mariachi Houston Latin. o On Saturday, October 4th, you can explore local eats during a self-guided Taqueria Tour from 12-2 P.M. before heading over to Bicentennial Park for Grito Fest itself, which opens at 4:30 p.m. The festival is free and features live music from the David Marez Band, El Cartel De Nuevo Leon, and Los City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 18 of 20 Herederos de Nuevo Leon. We'll also have several contests and games this year with lots of prizes up for grabs. Please come out and enjoy a great night with the community. • Police Department o Shout-Outs to Officers Juan Navarro and Officer Jeffrey Spencer who were recently recognized by a community member for their outstanding response to a burglary. Here's what the citizen wrote in. "After months of extensive investigative work,the Baytown Police Department's Special Investigations Division(SID) executed a search warrant at a property located on E James Street. The operation led by Detective Edgar Avitia, culminated in the arrest of 3 individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal narcotics, firearms, and U.S. currency. Thank you to everyone involved for your outstanding professionalism and hard work! o Finally, I'd like to shout-out Officers Jeremy Stevens, Jeff Spencer, Teri Thompson, Justin Rouge, and Michael Nugent for their outstanding response to a recent 911 call involving a domestic violence situation. The caller reported that their abuser had unlawfully entered the home,barricaded the victim inside, and was hiding in a bedroom with their children. The officers acted with urgency and professionalism, and successfully de-escalated the situation. Their quick actions ensured the safety of the children and victim, and the suspect was safely taken into custody. This incident reflects the highest standards of courage and commitment to community safety. We're proud to have officers like you out in the field—thank you for everything you do. 10. 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 The Market Street Reconstruction and West Baytown Drainage Improvements projects have both received federal grant funding and are awaiting amended agreements with Harris County. Once the revised agreements are approved by Commissioner's Court in October, the projects will be ready to bid by Harris County. o The following businesses are currently under inspection: • Calvary Baptist Church(501 S Atlantic St.) • Rollingbrook Center Buildings A& B (1901 Rollingbrook Dr.) • Washateria(3135 Garth Rd.) • The apartment complex formerly known as De Zavala Court, located at 1900 W Texas Ave, is approximately 59% complete. Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits have been issued, City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 19 of 20 and rough-in and electrical service inspections have been completed. o The Baytown Community Center is excited to announce new programs and highlight recent events: • Chair Volleyball begins November 5th, from 1-3 P.M. This fun and accessible game uses a beach ball and lower net to encourage active play for all. • Meditation at the Labyrinth will launch later this fall. Led by a certified instructor,this free monthly Saturday class will offer guided use of labyrinth outside of the Center. • On September 13-14, the Center hosted the Eastern Rim Funny Book&Vintage Con, featuring comic and media guests, artists, authors,panels, and cosplay—providing family fun for all ages. • Public Works and Engineering o The Bayway Waterline Project will replace the existing line along Bayway Drive, which has been prone to frequent breaks. A design contract is expected to be presented to Council by November to initiate the design phase. • Police Department o A thank you to the Baytown Police Department for their participation in the back to school drive. • Public Works and Engineering o Idaho Street road pavement completed and a thank you to those making it possible. o Meeting with Texas Department of Transportation(TxDot) for potential grants for multiple road concerns that citizens have brought to our attention. • Food Town will be leaving the area for District 1 and District 2,but there is a potential site visit for another market. • Council Member Laura Alvarado wanted to welcome a new church, Gates of Praise (2701 W Main St.) into the city and a farewell to another ministry, Saint Pauls Lutheran Church. • Residents have brought to my attention lighting for a pickle ball area and walking paths. • Stuart Career Tech High School hosted their 2nd Hispanic Heritage Month. • A reminder to attend the Grito Fest October 4`h. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's Attorney on legal matters including, but not limited to, pending or contemplated litigation. b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development negotiations. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes September 25,2025 Page 20 of 20 At 9:36 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened into 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 10:36 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting and announced that, in accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in the Executive Session. 15. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor/President Charles Johnson adjourned the September 25, 2025, Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting at 10:36 P.M. I Angel kson,Assistant Sew '7 City :aytown o �„� 1.A 10/7/2025 EXHIBIT "A" ZONING COMPONENTS alLandusecompatibility(industrial. llir . v commercial.residential zones) enhDistancefromsensitiveusesCURRENTOWE: z17gre Allowed by-right in Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial i l - 4f Lot size and density limitsR 4t Zoning Allowed with a Special Use Permit in General Commercial and freeway Oil—Oil$eibdck5.height,and fencing Commercial a 25loot setbackConsiderationsu oc zones This has caused confusion l` iri>w..-•• BESS should be evaluated on its own merits y • T s ter'- Y Nr////fM ZONING COMPONENTS ZONING COMPONENTS a ZONING COMPONENTS OPROPOSED REQUIREMENTS: z O PROPOSED REQUIREMENTS: PROPOSED REQUIREMENTS: 1° Permitted in all Zoning Districts Screening l\/JI •Screening except OR,SUP Required in all M. `" Landscape bu"er Landscape buffer Setbacks No bufleryard required adjacent to LI or a Bufferyard 8 from ULDC Table 3.43-2 required adjacent to 100 feet from all structures commercial or mixed se districts 200 feet from residential structures/uses r. +r• v on .r. OW Screening 6 foot masonry wall f•,-- 101, .. . , 41J1. - 0 10/7/2025 ZONING COMPONENTS Grey ZONING COMPONENTS 0 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION a 0DREPROPOSEQuiREMENTS: O PROPOSEDREQ OlR MENTS: CONCERNS HEARD: veigl:burnood mee;mg Don't want to allow in residential even with SUP andscape buffer Additional public notice mailed by applicant to owners within 500 feet Prefer larger setbacks,particularly near residential Bufleryard C from ULDC Table 3.43.2 required adjacent to of the property Space out BE55 projects at least a mile apart residential districts Required to meet NSPA R55 standards,as amended Decommissioning Plan required RECOMMENDATION: Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recorniiir-r apnrd,a EXHIBIT "B" Tax Rate Comparison BAYTOWN s Tax Rate Total M&O l&S M&O IDA Tax Rate Rate Rate Revenue Revenue FY25 Current Rate 70042 42703 27339 26,121 ,756 68,000,000 No-New Revenue (NNR) 69803 42464 27339 25,975,558 67,767,968 Voter Approval Rate (VAR) .77270 49331 27339 30,176,155 75,017,275 Note: The actual VAR of 3.5% is$.72547.The$.77270 rate includes the unused increment of$.04723. 10/7/2025 EXHIBIT C Garth Road Reconstruction:A&B 0 Proposed Typical Section t. to SH Wf(Enloe Length).Three 11-fool-wide(ravel lanes in •6 to 10-fan-wltle sidewalks tf .t each Airocdion Dedicalal right tom lanestu.l Construction• to begin October 2025 for Typical tight-of-way width of 11015-(o center tailed median Phases A&B IIH to Archer Road).with landscearxiscaping.art stacke and an Estimated Construction for A&B is 39 alternating dedicated left turn lane months. Improvements include full reconstruction U GARTH ROAD RECONSTRUCTION ofthstrian dent.internal stormsewer. pedestrian accomm0tlahons,landscaping, and fighting ii I-7 Garth Roadway Construction Phasing Traffic Pattern During Construction a Bid Results z Construchon starts October 15th • Phase 1 Step 4-4 Months construct,, Phase 0-Utilitt Construction Archer Rd to• Phase 1 Step 5-7 Months ConstrucUur e.,. a.., u• rr.. .... Hunt Rd-6 Months construction • Phase 2-7 Months Construction a..,...cv. 10 C Corp,Cr* •• 0°" r< Phase 1 Steps 1-3-Temporary pavement.• Phase 3-5 Months Construction U end barricades-3 Months construction • Phase 4-7 Months Construction I A. W• Harper 8i.,nrers ca nrr t,oii tow Hu t of$4e,825.7a6 11 p W••• J 8 r T•DOT Pro-Cerrilietl contractor and masts City of Baytown bidder quald catrons Harper Brothers has a history of delivering quality service on large municipal i =0 t y.1 _ r.,nm w..la•. projects including 72-City of Houston wafer mains.Shepherd Driven,Upper r One 11 Lane Each Direct.Une 11 Two-way lett turn lanerhyandSH211andF11471inSanAntonioTeash-.• t © ' - f 10/7/2025 EXHIBIT "D" IV BAYTOWN How did we get here? What is Transparency? Components of the Framework Transparency means different things to different AXIS Transparency Hub people Framework in Action How we crafted a Baytown framework Envisio Performance Dashboard Council Discussion TRANSPARENCY Next Steps eptember 2'_ . . re, BAYTOVA r, , r,.i, 1,11.0 UM How did we get here? Purpose AIM'w III, Components of the Framework What Transparency means to Baytown rmnesns,n.q..rr as AXIS Transparency Hub What we do AXtS Tran. rrc,• G Hub r..•. Framework in Action How we're striving to be clear r -._..-_-__.__-.: Envislo Performance Dashboard What we don't do r: T. r. Council Discussion Push It vs Park It i. -. .___ Next Steps How we know we're successful r...-..,.._. E 10/7/2025 101 11th,h How did we get her& Performance Dashboard(Envisio)How did we get here?Envisio Placeholder Components of the FrameworkComponentsoftheFrameworkListeningTour Reynolds on the Record AXIS Transparency Hub Framework in Action Framework in Action Envisio Performance Dashboard Envisio Performance Dashboard Council Discussion Council Discussion Next Steps Next Steps S Are we missing any other ways Baytown is being How did we gethere> Adoption transparent? Components of the Framewori Launch:October 1 As we look ahead,what do you want to see as a AXIS Transparency Hub Public dashboard presentation basis for evaluating success? Framework in Action Help! k. Envisio Perfonnarce Dashboar Council Discussion Council Discussion Nest Steps n k n