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2025 12 11 City Council Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN December 11, 2025 The City Council of the City of Baytown,Texas,met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday,December 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 Kenrick Griffith Council Member James Franco Council Member Mike Lester Council Member Charles Johnson Mayor Jason Reynolds City Manager Scott Lemond City Attorney Angela Jackson City Clerk John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor Charles Johnson convened the December 11, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting with a quorum present at 6:35 P.M. All members were present with the exception of Council Member Sarah Graham who was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance,Texas Pledge,and Invocation were led by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak. Troy Whiteneck, 9946 Bayou Woods Drive,expressed concerns for registered voters that encoun- tered issues when voting. Stating City officials are who should bear responsibility. James Kilburn, 5001 Ashwood Drive, expressed frustration that the City of Baytown has not yet installed signage at railroad crossings,despite a posting from January 24th. Mr. Kilburn described a recent incident where a Baytown ambulance was forced to take a lengthy detour due to a train blocking the track while responding to an emergency. Kilburn urged the City Council to promptly install warning signs or have the police issue citations when trains block crossings for extended periods. Crystal Sarmientto,6531 Sam Rayburn Drive,announced her candidacy for Congress in the newly redrawn district and expressed a strong desire to meet with constituents to understand their federal- level issues. Ms. Sarmientto emphasized her commitment to earning the vote of all Baytown citi- zens, not just a portion. Additionally, she praised the holiday decorations outside and welcomed opportunities to connect with the community members. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 2 of 24 2. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on November 13, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Mike Lester to approve the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Municipal Development Dis- trict and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on November 13, 2025, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Others: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) Approved 3. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service. Human Resources Director Joey Lopez presented a video recognizing the Years of Service awardees. 25 YEARS Timothy Lancon, PWE, Associate Project Manager II Wes Dobbins, Fire and EMS, Fire Captain 30 YEARS Mike Wills, Fire and EMS, Fire Captain 40 YEARS David Alford, Police, Assistant Police Chief b. Present a proclamation recognizing Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Anish Senthil representing American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative(ALCSI),presented infor- mation about lung cancer impact and the importance of early detection. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 3 of 24 Mayor Charles Johnson,accompanied by Council Members and Mr. Senthil,read the proclamation designating December as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Baytown. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Conduct a public hearing and consider a request for a proposed text amendment to Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Divisions 2.21, 2.31, 2.32, 2.33, 3.22, 3.42, 7.210 and 10.2 of the ULDC, regarding garage offsets, shipping containers, and general corrections in consistency with the previous code and the 2025 code. At 7:04 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.a., request for a proposed text amendment to Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) of the Bay- town Code of Ordinances. Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided an overview regarding garage offsets, general corrections in consistency with the previous code and the 2025 code and clarified the section regarding shipping containers will be discussed at a future meeting. (Exhibit A) Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval with amendments to exclude the section regarding shipping containers. City Council Members expressed their opinions regarding the revisions to shipping containers. At 7:27 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.a., for a proposed text amendment to Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a request to amend Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code(ULDC)of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Divisions 2.21,2.31, 2.32, 2.33, 3.22, 3.42, 7.210 and 10.2 of the ULDC, regarding garage offsets, shipping con- tainers, and general corrections in consistency with the previous code and the 2025 code. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,334,without the divisions involving shipping containers. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 4 of 24 ORDINANCE NO. 16,334 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 2.2 "ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS," SECTION 2.21 "RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS," SUBSECTION 2.21-4 "MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR);" DIVISION 2.3 "USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.31 "CONSOLIDATED USE TABLE," SUBSECTION 2.31-1 "LAND USE TABLE;" DIVISION 2.33 "USE-SPECIFIC STANDARDS," SUBSECTION 2.33-6 "INDUSTRIAL USES;" ARTICLE 3 "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," DIVISION 3.2 'BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN," SECTION 3.22 "SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING AND DUPLEX DEVELOPMENT;" DIVISION 3.4 "TREE PRESERVATION, LANDSCAPING, AND BUFFERING," SECTION 3.42 "DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPING;" ARTICLE 7 "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES," DIVISION 7.2 "COMMON REVIEW PROCEDURES," SECTION 7.210 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SUMMARY;" ARTICLE 10 "WORD USAGE," DIVISION 10.2 "DEFINITIONS" 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 concerning a request to approve a Special Use Permit(SUP) to allow the short-term rental use within the Suburban Residential (SR) Zoning District, located at 5111 Ashwood Drive,Baytown,Texas 77521. At 7:28 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.c., request to approve a Special Use Permit(SUP). Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided an overview regarding a request to allow the short-term rental use within the Suburban Residential (SR) Zoning District. (Exhibit B) The Planning and Zoning Staff recommended approval for the special use permit request. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denied the special use permit request. Council Members expressed their opinions, recommendations and clarification regarding the special use permit request to allow for the short-term rental. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 5 of 24 Santeep Taal permit applicant, provided further explanation for current requirements in place to rent the property and willingness to accommodate further requests to implement on renters looking to rent the property. James Kilburn, 5001 Ashwood Drive, expressed concerns about additional traffic and safety risks for children due to speeding on local roads. They recalled a previous Airbnb in the neighborhood associated with issues like gunshots, litter, and parties, leading to frequent police visits. They questioned the classification of short-term rentals, noting that these properties collect hotel occupancy tax and suggested that short-term rentals operate as businesses, seeking clarification on why hotels are considered businesses but short-term rentals might not be. Kenan Schultz, 5008 Ashwood Drive, shared the neighborhood was a well-established area with long-time residents, many of whom are aging and passing homes down to their children. Noting that many houses are being sold and renovated,including their own,highlighting ongoing changes in the community. Mr. Schultz is concerned how the changes will impact the neighborhood. Marie Drewnowski,4705 Burning Tree Drive,President of the Country Club Oak Subdivision and Civic Association requested the denial of a special use permit for short-term rentals like Airbnb in their neighborhood. Citing deed restrictions that limit the area to single-family residences and prohibit business activities. The speaker emphasized the neighborhood is a close-knit community where residents know and support each other, and expressed concern that short-term rentals could disrupt this environment. Ms. Drewnowski requested Council Members to read the emailed concerns. Kyle Rhodes, 5111 Glen Haven Drive,thanked the City Council for their service and expressed concern about not receiving the latest mailed notification for the agenda item despite living within the required 300-foot radius. They highlighted issues with the lack of regulations and en- forcement for short-term rentals. The resident was confused about the classification of short-term rentals as commercial or residential uses, especially given the imposition of hotel taxes. Also noted parking concerns due to the large home size in an established, older neighborhood where such rentals were previously prohibited. The resident urged against retroactively legalizing exist- ing unpermitted short-term rentals and suggested that permits for these should be revoked promptly. Cecil Karrel, 5009 Interlachen Street, emphasized that their neighborhood is primarily residential, home to families and children who value the community. Having grown up in Baytown and experienced living elsewhere, he expressed a strong connection to the city. The main concern is that introducing business activities, such as short-term rentals, into a residential area disrupts the family-oriented nature of the neighborhood.Urging the Council to carefully consider these impacts when making decisions. City Council Members expressed their recommendations and opinions regarding short-term rent- als. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided further details regarding the current laws related to Mr. Santeep Taal's special use permit request. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 6 of 24 At 8:28 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.c., request to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP). d. Consider an ordinance to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) on an approximately 0.28-acre parcel located at 5111 Ashwood Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521, to allow short-term rental use in the Suburban Residential (SR) Zoning District. City Council Members continued to share their personal experiences with rental properties and how this varies with current policies and procedures. A motion was made Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Laura Al- varado to approve Ordinance No. 16,335, with the five requirements originally set, to include background screening and will comply with future regulations as developed. The vote was as fol- lows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Kenrick Griffith and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Council Member James Franco Others: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,335 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT(SUP)TO ALLOW FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL USE IN THE SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (SR) ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 5111 ASHWOOD DRIVE, ON AN APPROXIMATELY 0.28 ACRE PARCEL, LEGALLY DESCRIBED LOT 5 BLOCK 16 COUNTRY CLUB OAKS SECTION 5, BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77521; PROVIDING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SUCH PERMIT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Chapter 212 Agreement between the City of Baytown and Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, including provisions for payments to the City. Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided an overview regarding the 212 Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 7 of 24 Representative Ted Sum from Walmart corporate office, provided a brief overview regarding the 212 Agreement with the City of Baytown. General Manager Ronnie Jimenez with Walmart distribution center,expressed the positive impact the distribution center would have for the City of Baytown. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,336, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,336 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CHAPTER 212 AGREEMENT WITH WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution to resolve by settlement CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's application for authorization to enter into a new Temporary Emergency Electric En- ergy Facilities ("TEEEF") lease. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3050, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham(Absent) Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 8 of 24 RESOLUTION NO. 3050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC'S TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ELECTRIC ENERGY FACILITIES LEASES, PENDING BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVID- ING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider a resolution accepting a petition for the establishment of the Bay Creek Public Improvement District No. 2 and setting a public hearing regarding the advisability of the proposed improvements. Mayor Charles Johnson announced this item was pulled by the developer for a future meeting. 7. DISCUSSIONS a. Receive and discuss a presentation on the proposed second phase of the Bay Creek residential development. Mayor Charles Johnson announced this item was pulled by the developer for a future meeting. b. Receive and discuss a presentation regarding the Cost Recovery Permit Fee Model. Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner, provided a presentation regarding the Cost Recovery Permit. (Exhibit B) City Council Members expressed their opinions regarding the Permit Fee Model provided. 8. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Items 8.a., through Item 8.z., as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) Approved a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a new Industrial District Agreement between the City of Baytown and Chambers County Logistics Terminal, LP Building 8. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 9 of 24 ORDINANCE NO. 16,337 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN,TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBERS COUNTY LOGISTICS TERMINAL, LP (BUILDING 8); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC- TIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the rental of fifteen(15)vehicles from EAN Hold- ings, LLC., d/b/a Enterprise Rent-A-Car, through an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the City of Baytown,based on an award between Harris County and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. ORDINANCE NO. 16,338 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE-HUNDRED, NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($198,000.00) TO EAN HOLDINGS, LLC DB/A ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, THROUGH AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 13,702, FOR THE RENTAL OF FIFTEEN (15) VEHICLES; MAKING OTHER PROVI- SIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC- TIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the award of the Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Contract to Bound Tree Medical, LLC. ORDINANCE NO. 16,339 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF THE ANNUAL PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL SUPPLY CONTRACT TO BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC THROUGH THE PURCHASING CO- OPERATIVE BUYBOARD PROGRAM, CONTRACT #704-23, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SEV- ENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($175,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing a funding agreement for emergency protection services with Chambers County for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 10 of 24 ORDINANCE NO. 16,340 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MAN- AGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION SER- VICES WITH CHAMBERS COUNTY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing a three-year service agreement with PS Lightwave to provide leased internet connectivity for City Facilities through the TIPS cooperative con- tracts TIPS-220105 and TIPS-241001. ORDINANCE NO. 16,341 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY- FOUR AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($157,284.00) PER YEAR FOR YEAR ONE OF A THREE-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PURE SPEED LIGHTWAVE TO PROVIDE LEASED FIBER AND INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SUPPORT FOR CITY FACILITIES THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS), CONTRACT NO. 220105 & 241001; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment with UnitedHealthcare of Texas,Inc.,as the carrier/administrator for the City of Baytown's medical claims. ORDINANCE NO. 16,342 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS,INC.,AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S MEDICAL CLAIMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT-HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($800,000.00); COVERING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1,2026-DECEM- BER 31, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Bay- town Professional Firefighters Association,Local 1173. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 11 of 24 ORDINANCE NO. 16,343 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1173; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. h. Consider an ordinance to enter into a policy amendment and authorize payment to Optum Health(Unimerica Insurance Company)for services as the carrier/administrator for the City of Baytown's 2026 benefit stop loss coverage. ORDINANCE NO. 16,344 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO-MILLION, FORTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,040,000.00) TO OPTUMHEALTH (UNIMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY) FOR SERVICES AS THE CARRIER/ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S BENEFIT STOP LOSS COVERAGE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2026 — DECEMBER 31, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. i. Consider an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Labor First, LLC, d/b/a Re- tiree First,for a Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance under the medical carrier Unit- edHealthcare. ORDINANCE NO. 16,345 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LABOR FIRST, LLC, D/B/A RETIREE FIRST FOR RETIREE MEDICARE AD- VANTAGE PLAN INSURANCE UNDER THE MEDICAL CARRIER UNITED HEALTHCARE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE-MILLION, FOUR-HUNDRED, ELEVEN THOUSAND, FIVE- HUNDRED, SEVENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS($1,051,575.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. j. Consider an ordinance authorizing a one year extension of the agreement with Ran- dall B. Strong for the collection of delinquent taxes, payments in lieu of taxes, public im- provement district assessments, and bankruptcy collections. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 12 of 24 ORDINANCE NO. 16,346 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH RANDALL B. STRONG FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES, PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES,PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS, AND BANKRUPTCY COLLECTIONS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF THE ADDITIONAL PENALTY PROM- ULGATED BY THE CITY COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THE TAX CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. k. Consider a resolution supporting an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Project. RESOLUTION NO. 3051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS REAFFIRMING ITS SUPPORT OF THE BAYTOWN TRICITY BEACH ROAD HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PRO- GRAM PROJECT;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER,TO THE EX- TENT AUTHORIZED BY LAW, TO ENTER INTO, AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO, AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PROJECT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RE- LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. I. Consider an ordinance authorizing the payment of an annual assessment to the Harris Central Appraisal District. ORDINANCE NO. 16,347 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT TO THE HARRIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE 2025 TAX YEAR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOU- SAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($346,598.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. m. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Janitorial Services Contract for City of Baytown to Del Sol Group. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 13 of 24 ORDINANCE NO. 16,348 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AWARDING THE ANNUAL JANITORIAL SER- VICES CONTRACT TO DEL SOL GROUP; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE-HUNDRED, NINETY-TWO THOUSAND, TWO- HUNDRED, SEVENTY-ONE DOLLARS ($392,271.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. n. Consider an ordinance rejecting bids for the Removal and Repair of Derelict Pilings for Tabbs Bay, City of Baytown Project. ORDINANCE NO. 16,349 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, REJECTING ANY AND ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPAIR OF DERELICT PILINGS FOR TABBS BAY CITY OF BAYTOWN PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. o. Consider an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for encumbrances car- ried forward from Fiscal Year 2025, interfund transfers, capital projects, and contributions made to departments. ORDINANCE NO. 16,350 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET FOR ENCUMBRANCES CARRIED FORWARD FROM FISCAL YEAR 2025 INTERFUND TRANSFERS, CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO DEPARTMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. p. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Hot Mix Contract to GMJ Materials, LLC. ORDINANCE NO. 16,351 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL HOT-MIX ASPHALT CONTRACT WITH GMJ MATERIALS,LLC AND AUTORIZING PAY- MENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO100 DOLLARS ($139,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RE- City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 14 of 24 LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. q. Consider a resolution designating two authorized signatories for contractual docu- ments and four authorized signatories for financial documents for all Texas General Land Office CDBG grant programs and awards. RESOLUTION NO. 3052 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR CONTRACTUAL AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS:DISASTER RECOVERY(DR),DISASTER MITIGATION (MIT) AND DISASTER RECOVER REALLOCATION PROGRAM (DRRP),TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE(GLO),CONTRACT NUM- BERS 20-065-113-C310, 22-082-020-D258, 22-085-012-D240 AND 24- 065-089- E765. r. Consider an ordinance approving the Annual Motor Oil&Grease Contract to Cleve- land Mack Sales,Inc. dba Performance Truck. ORDINANCE NO. 16,352 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN,TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF AN ANNUAL MO- TOR OIL & GREASE CONTRACT TO CLEVELAND MACK SALES, INC DBA PERFORMANCE TRUCK, THROUGH THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE BUYBOARD PROGRAM, CONTRACT#715-23, FOR THE PURCHASE OF BULK MOTOR OIL,AS WELL AS DRUMS AND QUART BOTTLES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($108,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. s. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No.4,which amends the Construc- tion Manager-at- Risk contract for the Public Safety Facility Project,with Durotech, Inc. to close out the total cost for the Guaranteed Maximum Price. ORDINANCE NO. 16,353 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4, WHICH AMENDS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK CONTRACT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY PROJECT,WITH DUROTECH, INC., WHICH REDUCES THE CONTRACT PRICE BY FOUR HUN- DRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 15 of 24 AND 69/100 DOLLARS ($444,281.69); AUTHORIZING THE CLOSE- OUT OF THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE OF THE CON- STRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK CONTRACT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. t. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 2 for the West District Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Building Project with Tegrity Contractors, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 16,354 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE WEST DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERA- TIONS BUILDING PROJECT WITH TEGRITY CONTRACTORS, INC, IN AN AMOUNT OF FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($44,255.12); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. u. Consider an ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Treated Water Supply Contract with Cedar Bayou Park Utility District. ORDINANCE NO. 16,355 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TREATED WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT WITH CEDAR BAYOU PARK UTILITY DISTRICT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RE- LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. v. Consider an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Baytown Waterworks Partners,a McCarthy and Carollo Joint-Venture,for the Baytown Area Water Authority East Surface Water Plant Phase 2 Expansion Project to add a Guaranteed Maximum Price. ORDINANCE NO. 16,356 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PRO- GRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH BAYTOWN WATERWORKS PARTNERS, A MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPA- NIES, INC., AND CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., JOINTVENTURE, FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY EAST SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 2 EXPANSION; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 16 of 24 w. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Vector Controls, LLC, for the pur- chase and installation of a Blower and Above-Ground Air Pipe for the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant using the TIPS Cooperative Purchasing Program. ORDINANCE NO. 16,357 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF TWO HUN- DRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 56/100 DOLLARS ($242,385.56)TO VECTOR CONTROLS, LLC, THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM ("TIPS"), FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A BLOWER AND ABOVE-GROUND AIR PIPE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; MAKING OTHER PROVI- SIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC- TIVE DATE THEREOF. x. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Vector Controls, LLC, for the pur- chase and installation of replacement air piping for the blower system at Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant using the TIPS Cooperative Purchasing Program. ORDINANCE NO. 16,358 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF NINETY- SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 67/100 DOLLARS ($97,446.67) TO VECTOR CONTROLS, LLC, THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM("TIPS"),FOR THE PUR- CHASE AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT AIR PIPING FOR THE BLOWER SYSTEM AT THE CENTRAL DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; MAKING OTHER PROVI- SIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC- TIVE DATE THEREOF. y. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Voda, Inc. for a Risk Modeling Anal- ysis for predicting water main failures through artificial intelligence using the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program. ORDINANCE NO. 16,359 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND, FIVE-HUNDRED DOLLARS ($94,500.00) TO VODA, INC,THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM, FOR A RISK MODELING ANALYSIS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO PREDICT WATER MAIN FAILURES THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; MAK- City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 17 of 24 ING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. z. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to LEM Construction Com- pany, Inc.,for the IH-10 Lift Station Rehabilitation Project. ORDINANCE NO. 16,360 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF LEM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC, FOR THE IH-10 LIFT STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH LEM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, NC, FOR THE IH-10 LIFT STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN MILLION FOUR HUN- DRED FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($7,452,568.00); MAKING OTHER PROVI- SIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC- TIVE DATE THEREOF. 9. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider two (2) City Manager appointments to the Civil Service Commission. City Manager Jason Reynolds announced to the City Council the provided nominees as listed be- low. Name District Appointment Dave Jirrels At-Large I Re-appointment Kaitlyn Powell At-Large Appointment A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member James Franco to approve Resolution No. 3053, for the appointments to the Civil Service Commission. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 18 of 24 RESOLUTION NO. 3053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING TWO (2) MEMBERS, DAVE JIRRELS AND KAITLYN POWELL TO THE BAYTOWN CIVIL SERVICE COM- MISSION;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider a resolution authorizing five (5) appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Director of Planning and Development Martin Scribner provided the below listed nominees. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve nominee Tammi Scott, as a new appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham(Absent) Approved A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Mike Lester to approve the reappointment of Agustin Loredo to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) Approved A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith with no second motion to approve appointment of nominee Jeff Walters to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The vote failed. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 19 of 24 Name District Current Term Status Agustin Loredo [District 1 At-Large 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 Re-appointed TraceyAt-Large -S. Wheeler District 3 1/1/2024 12/31/2025 Holdover Fredrick Harlow District 5 At-Large 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 Holdover Oscar Chapa i At-Large j 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 Holdover Tanuni Scott Mayor 1 At-Large 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 Re-appointed RESOLUTION NO. 3054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING AUGUSTIN LOREDO AND TAMMI SCOTT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider a resolution authorizing six (6) appointments to the Community Develop- ment Advisory Committee. A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3055, of the appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham(Absent) Approved Name District Current Term Status Antonio P. Hinojosa District 1 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 Holdover Roberto Diaz District 2 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 Holdover Anita Nichols District 3 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 P Re-appointment Kim Boeker District 4 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 Re-appointment Vacant District 5 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 Extension Rhoda Brown At-Large 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026 New-appointment City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 20 of 24 RESOLUTION NO. 3055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN,TEXAS,APPOINTING KIM BOEKER, RHODA BROWN,AND ANITA NICHOLS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVI- SORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider the Mayor's appointment of one (1) representative and one (1) alternate to the 2026 Transportation Policy Council and one (1) representative and one (1) alternate to the 2026 Technical Advisory Committee. Mayor Charles Johnson expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and City Manager Jason Reynolds for their representation on the Technical Advisory Committee. Mayor Johnson nominated himself and Council Member Kenrick Griffith to the Transportation Policy Council. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 3056, of the below listed appointments to the 2026 Transportation Policy Council and 2026 Technical Advisory Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) Approved Name Committee/Council Status Jacob Powell Transportation Policy Council Re-appointed Jason Reynolds Transportation Policy Council Holdover Charles Johnson Technical Advisory Committee Holdover Kenrick Griffith Technical Advisory Committee Holdover RESOLUTION NO. 3056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN,TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S REPRE- SENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES TO THE TRANSPORTATION POLICY COUNCIL AND THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 21 of 24 FOR THE YEAR 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider a resolution casting the City of Baytown's ballot for the election of a repre- sentative to serve on the Board of Directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided a brief summary regarding the candidate's backgrounds provided by requested counties. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3057, to split votes for the below listed appointments to the Board of Directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) Approved Name Board Status Martina Lemond Dixon HARRIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL Nominate DISTRICT Melissa Noriega HARRIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL Nominate DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 3057 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BALLOT CASTING ITS VOTE TO APPOINT DIRECTORS TO THE HARRIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DI- RECTORS. f. Consider a resolution casting the City of Baytown's ballot for the election of a repre- sentative to serve on the Board of Directors of the Chambers County Appraisal District. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided a brief summary regarding the candidate's backgrounds provided by requested counties. A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3058, to split votes for the below listed appointments to the Board of Directors of the Chambers County Appraisal District. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 22 of 24 Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith,Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Others: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) Approved Name Board Status Joe Crumpler r Chambers County Appraisal District Nominate John Iles r Chambers County Appraisal District Nominate Laurie Payton Chambers County Appraisal District Nominate Joey Presnall Chambers County Appraisal District Nominate Alicia Turner Chambers County Appraisal District Nominate Everett Williams Chambers County Appraisal District Nominate RESOLUTION NO. 3058 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BALLOT CASTING ITS VOTE TO APPOINT DIRECTORS TO THE CHAMBERS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 10. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report: • The Police Department was recently recognized at the 2025 Southeast Texas Law Enforcement Awards for its strong commitment to traffic safety. Between Sep- tember 2024 and September 2025, our officers made 342 DWI arrests. • Officer Eric Schwausch received the MADD Enforcement Hero Award for leading the department with 131 DWI arrests—an honor he has earned almost every year. • Officer Christopher Calhoun received the Outstanding Service Award for his work in DWI enforcement and prevention, with 52 DWI arrests while maintaining a full patrol schedule. He is also one of only 60 Drug Recognition Experts in the state and serves as a DRE Instructor,helping train officers statewide. • The 77th Annual Baytown Christmas Parade was held on December 4 with the theme"Boots, Bells & Holiday Yells—A True Texas Christmas."Despite the chances of bad weather, the parade was a great success, featuring 121 total en- tries, 226 vehicles, and 1,735 walkers. We extend a special thank-you to all City departments and partners whose support was essential in making this year's pa- rade safe, smooth, and truly memorable. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 23 of 24 • The 2025 Baytown GeoTour Community Celebration demonstrated geocaching's value as a tourism driver for Baytown. This travel-based hobby brings participants into the city to explore parks, landmarks, and local businesses as part of the Ge- oTour experience. The Brunson Visitor Center was filled with geocachers from cities like College Station, Spring, Clear Lake, Orange, Missouri City and many more. Special thanks to"Baytown Bert"for co-hosting and for their continued support. • Are your kids at home with nothing to do? Do you have last minute holiday shop- ping? Then... Shelf your Elf! Your kids get a day of fun and you get a day to get things done! The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center Staff and EPIC club members are hosting two Parents Day Out events at the Wetlands Center on December 22 and 23 from 10am-4pm each day. The cost per child per day is$30. Activities in- clude animal encounters, crafts, and holiday themed STEM games! Registration closes on December 18th. • This year marked the twenty sixth year of the City of Baytown's Angel Tree, and the spirit of giving shone brighter than ever. Together,we provided 152 gifts to children from four elementary schools, a child care center that supports low in- come families, and at-risk students in GCCISD junior highs and high schools. The kindness of staff across the city made all of this possible,bringing joy, comfort, and a sense of community to children who needed it most. A big thank you to everyone who participated and made this a great success! 11. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT a. Receive a report from Council Member Jacob Powell regarding projects, programs and events in District No. 5. Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell reported the current projects,programs and events of District 5: • Planning&Development o We're seeing exciting progress on several new businesses in District 5, with the following locations under inspection: • Milano Nail Spa(8535 N SH 146) • New Apartment Complex(10235 Cedar Crossing) • Swift Sjolander Fuel Station(8000 E IH 10) • Jindal Pipe's New ERW Building(1411 S FM 565) • Plaza Shops at Baytown(3318 North Main St) • Swift 146 Fuel Station(5823 N SH 146) • Baytown 10 Commerce Center(9120 E IH 10) • The street rehabilitation project at 7103 Shoshoni Street is moving along well and is nearing completion. • Public Works and Engineering o The private lift station located at the Texaco location has been taken offline following the completion of the Chambers Common Lift Station. o Contractors working on the SCADA Package 1 project are currently forming and pouring equipment pads at the following lift stations: Tompkins, Cedar City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2025 Page 24 of 24 Landing, Staples, and Cedar Bayou in preparation for control panel installa- tion. • Parks & Recreation o The 2025 Turkey Trot took place on November 22 at Jenkins Park. Even with the rainy weather, the event brought out nearly 400 participants for the 1 K and 5K runs. We were joined by several community partners—including Goose Creek ISD, Lyte Fiber, Pirates Bay, Fitness Connection, and Tom's Traveling Coffee—whose support helped create a strong and engaging community event. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success! • A thank you to Public Affairs Thomas Reeves for his periodic meetings with Union Pacific and discussions for realizing information to the City of Baytown regarding the rail road crossings. 12. 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 includ- ing, 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. c. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. At 9:29 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071, 551.087 and/or 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to seek, the advice of the City Attorney for pending or contemplated litigation and/or to discuss economic development negotiations. At 12:08 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. 13. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the December 12, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting at 12:08 A.M. ,,,,,(-74-1-;070;;::\ �o u Angela ckson,,City,Jie City of aytf wn ' / 40 md � 12/10/2025 EXHIBIT "A" • Residential District Dimensional � Standards ULDC UPDATE �11`rT s • Consolidated Use Table i DIVISION 3.42—DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPING ULDC UPDATE • Use Categories g • Remove foundation planting requirements from ER,SR,MR,and • Use-Specific Standards AR Districts in Table 3.42-1. • Single-Unit Dwelling and Duplex Development Agenda • Development Landscaping • Development Review Summary Table • Definitions ULDC UPDATE P . ULDC UPDATE ttl t<1\ 6.11 TOW\ �S S [9 ) DIVISION 7.210—DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SUMMARY TABLE DIVISION 10.2—DEFINITIONS l • Amend Table 7.210-1 to give authority for final approval of a replat • Edit definition of Townhouse to clarify number of units under this to the Planning Director,except when the replat requires a public definition. hearing. • Add definition of Mobile Home. • This will remove extra steps for customers and clarify confusion • Add definition of Container. in the approval process. 12/10/2025 ULDC UPDATE ULDC UPDATE s�nnN L1T0111 ^- DIVISION 2.21-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS DIVISION 2.31-CONSOLIDATED USE TABLE • Edit Table 2.21-4,Mixed Residential(MR)to remove the Single- • Remove Dwelling,Single-Unit Attached from Table 2.31-1,Land Unit Attached use from the code,increase duplex lot width to 50 Use Table. feet,add"per dwelling unit"to townhouse lot width,add table • The distinction between Single-Unit Attached and Townhouse notes to clarify lot area calculation and number of units for has been a point of confusion.Removing the"Single-Unit multiplex and townhouse uses. Attached"term will resolve this issue and still contain the needed regulations. ULDC UPDATE ULDC UPDATE fie EA1s OA DIVISION 2.33-USE-SPECIFIC STANDARDS I- DIVISION 2.31-CONSOLIDATED USE TABLE • Edit the use limitations on the sale or rental of tools,tractors,or • Add shipping container to Table 2.31-1,Land Use Table,prohibiting equipment to align with the language found in Sec.2.33-5 under shipping containers in all residential,commercial,DTA,and S1 Vehicle and Boat Sales,Rental,and Leasing. districts,for any reason and allowing in LI and HI districts,subject • Add conditions to shipping containers allowed in industrial zones. to conditions. • These conditions are found in the 2014 ULDC. • This will mirror the language from the 2014 ULDC. 7 12/10/2025 ULDC UPDATE a ULDC UPDATE a IFTi 1v uAST011 -s s - DIVISION 2.31—CONSOLIDATED USE TABLE - DIVISION 2.32—USE CATEGORIES • In all residential zoning districts,the use of containers for any • Add container/shipping container to tables 2.32-6-1 Heavy purpose is expressly prohibited. Industrial Use Category,2.32-6-2 Light Industrial Use Category, • Allowed in LI and HI 2.32-6-3 Resource Extraction Use Category,2.32-6-4 Warehousing • Stacking height limitations and Freight Movement Category,2.32-6-5 Waste-Related Use • Screening and buffering requirements Category,and 2.32-6-6 Wholesale Trade Use Category,under • Yard location requirements accessory uses. ULDC UPDATE I RESIDENTIAL GARAGE OFFSET tAYTiN1 1111 ..1 S\ z 11 DIVISION 3.22—SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING AND DUPLEX DEVELOPMENT l l CURRENT ULDC—FRONT-LOADED GARAGE l ) • 25'Garage setback • Amend Table 3.22-1 Garage Orientation to allow garage doors to be • 15'front setback(face of house) up to five feet in front of the front wall plane of the residence for • Garage must be at least 5'behind the front-loaded and side-loaded garages and remove the 40%maximum front house face. for garage door width for front-loaded garages. iiippop.\ 12/10/2025 • a RESIDENTIAL GARAGE OFFSET RESIDENTIAL GARAGE OFFSET EA1T 1:\ B,'IN\ s HREVIOUS CODEPROPOSED ULDC—FRONT-LOADED GARAGE • 25'garage setback • 25'Garage setback • 15'front setback(face of house) • 15'front setback(face of house) • No offset requirement • Allow garage to be up to 5'in front of the front house face. SPI I '' ilk 1 1 , n- r a , RESIDENTIAL GARAGE OFFSET aa}1111� nREASONS FOR GARAGE OFFSET REGULATION �(_J� IJ• Enhancing Streetscape Aesthetics • Encouraging Thoughtful Design and Landscapinglilliks' • Visual appeal • Design flexibility ilimilirilr;1-',:s.• Neighborhood character • Green space opportunity • Promoting Walkability and Safety • Property Value and Market Appeal '""'� ' • Pedestrian priority • Curb appeal : IOa Solt ' • Improved sight lines • Better first impressions r • Reducing"Garage Dominance" • Discourages"snout houses" • Social engagement 15 12/10/2025 Previous—No Offset Required i ''': ,,,,..,.. �•4•• It in Front of House Face ,..,, • 3 is . N. . — \ ...,„.,-. 1:,.,,,'''......''7%.....'.',,.._ ULDC UPDATE RTIM Recommendation: Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of proposed amendments to the ULDC. 12/10/2025 EXHIBIT "B" Table 2.31-1,land Use Table key P.ee.mMedo,e 15•Specul l De I lmited Use 1 •Rohe ed `""""°el" 'Snow Development `"I IL ofi11rvN""r`y" " "" ' SPECIAL USE PERMIT— 5111 ASHWOOD DRIVE Zo g DstrlctsM Use ...Se.fa..• ll• eeudar. ., category Specific Uses is ® ._. -� ` tv cv .cv N e .e Mae) .d5 n, fa R,; GC " ° "I OR e The City of Baytown does not address deed restrictions tna...oK MS Wit, u• or Covenants,Conditions,and Restrictions(CCRs). G t I l ► ► 2 33 5 OlOces Jlwn NI ISIMe Owl tlV Y I y t PP P.M MO and a.fst 1 I . , I t t 2335 • The Special Use Permit does not override deed ` —2.33-5 restrictions or Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions ' °" (CCRs). a"' 34 ^ � "n` m kmssa^W S S S S 5 5 5 Si 233, G. Short-Teeth Rim= I Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax.The City's Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax requirements are appNuhle;(Si.Otuewe 90,Ankle III.Hotel Occupancy Tax,of the Clty's Code of Ordinances). 1 Tenure.The use may be rented for a period of up to,but not exceeding,28 days. 3 Accessory Structure The use of an accessory structure Is prohibited a. Rusopol Use.The pnncspal use of the short-term rental shall be a single-von dwelling 5. /isadentfof Character.The use shah be conducted so that it does not unreasonably Interfere with the peace and enfoyrnent of surrounding harries as paces of resd000- • ®...�...�„ \\� I \�\ I 'S =zone. 'a I �•i ru,l �!v'Ii12, 5111 Ashwood Dr �° t 5111 Ashwood Dr Special Use Permit a, +E 9" Special Use Permit Vicinity Map �Os' ., F,- / • Zoning Map ll . -el r i . so, t 12/10/2025 On Ashwood Drive Facing Northwes ' On Ashwood Drive Facing Southeast i i f_. -� ... 'w� _..,:,. -yrp "^T.:r,• „1}'s". r^Sit+ ,(1.-'" ..�.y.a - _-e `r.psti, "" r"sR.F 1 .. Facing Property Along Ashwood Drive SPECIAL USE PERMIT— 5111 ASHWOOD DRIVE Tom 1 • Planning and Zoning Commission concerns • Required distance for public notice. • Bed and Breakfasts are not consistent with the residential nature of a neighborhood and cannot be monitored,unless they are observed by the surrounding neighbors. • i... Enforcement of short-term rental regulations r • Potential to be a neighborhood nuisance. • Group gatherings as advertised in the applicant s online advertising,sounds like the applicant allows parties • Knowledge of tenants. • Potential use of short-term rentals by crmimals • Potential conflict created by an SUP approval with a Homeowner's Association (HOA)requinng civil suit to enforce HOA restnctions with applicant a i 12/10/2025 SPECIAL USE PERMIT— 5111 ASHWOOD DRIVE a arrasy s • The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the requested special use permit to allow a short-term rental at 5111 Ashwood Drive. 2/17/2026 EXHIBIT "C" "even" PDS Cost Recovery Scenarios Over Time • ass f.p'ntlrtovei Previously Discuss.In June 2025 +x • Recent Update of Development Fees .5x sax 13x WN Completed '°" +e.eM • Last Change to Permit Fees was ='''- +a 5M Permitting and October 2019 +''M Development Fees • Review Includes Comparable Area f4.2M Cities Overview S • Recommendation Focuses on Reasonable Cost Recovery +3.7M • Goal of 80%Cost Recovery +2..M +,.2M • Proposed 5-year Ramp-Up Period +7 .ar. s1.9M �f.Ht Fiscal Year Study Results Study Results Rankings for Permit Fees by Category Overall Rankings for Permit Fees s �� MOW (Lowest-1 to Highest-7) s (Lowest-1 to Highest-7) ' 1 i1 1111 1111 1111 II] 11 COB-Current COB-Proposed Pearland League City Galveston Missouri City Sugar Land ■ ■Development ■Commercial ■Residential /-'nspections COB-Current Missouri City Galveston COB-Proposed Pearland Sugar Land League City 1 2/17/2026 ExampleProposed Fee Schedule 0 Additional Considerations �;r1 PROPOSED(12% CURRENT increase • Proposed fees and cost recovery approach Category Revenue Item Qty Rev.Per Fees Paid Rev.Per Fees Paid • 5-year goal to achieve 80%cost recovery Trade Permit Electrical-Residential 832 $ 55 $ 45,472 $ 61.21 $50,929 • FY2026—Average increase of 12% Trade Permit Plumbing-Residential 828 $ 55 $ 45,913 $ 62.10 $51,423 • FY27-FY30—Average estimated increase of 12%-15%annually Trade Permit Electrical-Commercial 341 $ 151 $ 51,527 $ 169.24 $57,710 • To be considered as part of the annual budget process Trade Permit Plumbing-Commercial 150 $ 280 $ 41,989 $ 313.51 $47,027 Subdivision Plats Plat Base Fee 66 $ 338 $ 22,300 $ 378.42 $24,976 • Public input meeting scheduled on January 13,2026 Commercial Commercial Building Permit Fee 217 $3,522 $ 764,257 $3,944.55 $855,968 •Adoption proposed for January 22, 2026 Commercial Commercial Plan Review 211 $2,235 $ 471,527 $2,502.89 $528,110 Residential Addition/Alteration/Remodel 404 $ 164 $ 66,390 $ 184.05 $74,357 • Effective date proposed for April 1, 2026 Residential New Residential 125 $1,463 $ 182,887 $1,638.67 $204,833 TOTAL $1,692,262 $1,895,333 1