2014 10 09 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
October 09, 2014
Tile City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting; on Thursday,
October 09, 2014, 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of tilt Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market
Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance;
Brandon Capetillo
Robert Hoskins
David McCartney
Chris Presley
Mercedes Renteria
Terry lain
Stephen H. DonCarlos
Robert D. Leiper
Ignacio Ramirez
Leticia Brysch
Keith Dougherty
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Sergeant at Arms
Mayor DonCarlos convened the October 09, 2014, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum
present at 6:30 P.M., all members were present.
Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member McCartney.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on
August 28, 2014.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Mercedes Renteria III approving the August 28, 2014, City Council Regular Meeting minutes.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Mercedes Renteria III, Council %%ember Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
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h. Consider approving the minutes of the Cite Council Regular 1lleeting hell on
September 25, 2014.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving the September 25, 2014, City Council Regular Meeting minutes.
The vote was as follows:
.oyes; Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capctillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council. Member David McCartney, Mayer
Pro Tern Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain. Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Present a proclamation recognizing Saturday, October 11, 2014, as National
Prepare -A -thou! Day in Bayto ,*%n.
Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jett presented the agenda item and Mayor DonCarlos presented
to Bill Vola a proclamation recognizing Saturday, October 11, 2014, as National Prepare -A-
thon! Day in Baytown.
Mr. Vola stated that the Health anti Safety Fair would be at Goose Creek Memorial High School
on Saturday, October It, 2014, from 10 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
b. Present a proclamation designating October 19-25, 2014, as Friends of Libraries
Week.
Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jeu presented the agenda item and Mayor DonCarlos presented
to Katherine Brown and Carol Bartz a proclamation designating October 19 -25, 2014, as Friends
of Libraries Week.
3. REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 81.6 ACRES OF LAND FROM OPEN
SPACE/RECREATION DISTRICT OR TO A GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRK-1-
GC AND IMIXED RESIDENTIAL AT LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITIES DISTRICT
(S F-21)
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning
i uip for approximately 81.6 acres located at 0 East Wallisville Read, and legally described
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as Tract 43 out of the G Ellis Survey, Abstract 21, Harris County, Texas, generally- located
3,200 feet east of North Main Street on the south side of East Wallisville Road, frorn an
Open Space /Recreation (OR) District to a General Commercial (GC) District and a Mixed
Residential at Lo►v to Medium Densities (SF2) District.
At 6:35 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos opened and conducted a public 17caring concerning a proposed
amendment to the official zoning map for approximately 51.6 acres located at 0 East Wallisville
Road, and legally described as Tract 43 out of the G Ellis Survey, Abstract 21, Harris County,
Texas, generally located 3,200 feet east of North Main Street on the south side of East
Wallisville Road, from an Open Space /Recreation (OR) District to a General Commercial (GC)
District and a Mixed Residential at Low to Medium Densities (SF2) District.
City Manager Leiper stated that City Council took action to finalize the annexation of this
vacant property on September 25, 2014. He stated that the applicant is proposing to develop and
construct an approximate 300 unit single - family residential subdivision. as well as a commercial
development along the frontage of Wallisville Road. He stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission held public hearings on August 19, 2014, and September 16, 2014, and on
September 16, 2014, voted to recommend approval of the proposed zoning amendment from OR
to GC and SF2.
With there being no one registered to speak, Mayor DonCarlos closed the public hearing, at 6:39
P.M.
b. Consider an ordinance aniending the official zoning map for approximately 81.6
acres Located at 0 East Wallisville Road, and legally described as Tract 43 out of (lye G Ellis
Survey, Abstract 21, Harris County, Texas, generally located 3,200 feet cast of North Main
Street on the south side of Fast Wallisville Road, from an Open Space /Recreation (OR)
District to a General Commercial (GC) District and a Mixed Residential at Low to Aledium
Densities (SF2) District.
A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Robert C.
Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,667. The vote was made by a show of raising their right
hands as follows:
Ayes: Mayer Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Mercedes Renteria 111, Council Member Terry Sain. Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 1 2.667
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 81,6 ACRES LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS TRACT 43 OUT OF THE G ELLIS SURVEY. ABSTRACT
21, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, GENERALLY LOCATED 3,200 FEET EAST
OF NORTH MAIN STREET ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST W ALLISVILLE
ROAD, FROM AN OPEN SPACE /RECREATION (OR) DISTRICT TO A
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) DISTRICT AND A MIXED RESIDENTIAL
AT LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITIES (SF2) DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING A
MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($2,000.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
1. REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 5.5 ACRES OF LAND FROM MIXED
RESIDENTIAL AT LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITIES SF2) TO GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (GC)
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning
map for the properties located at D East Chase, 7232 and 7222 Eastpoint, which are
approximately 5.5 acres out of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Amending Plat of Reserve M of
Eastpoint Section One and Reserves A and B, Block 1, Minor Plat, No.1, Reserve M of
Eastpoint Sec 1, Harris County, Texas, from Mixed Residential at Low to Medium
Densities (SF2) to General Commercial (GC) District.
At 6:40 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos opened and conducted a public hearing concerning a proposed
arnendnzent to the official zoning snap for the properties located at 0 East Chase, 7232 and 7722
Eastpoint, which are approximately 5.5 acres out of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Amending. Plat of
Reserve M of Eastpoint Section One and Reserves A and B, Block 1, Minor Plat, No. 1, Reserve
M of Eastpoint Sec 1, Harris County, Texas, froin Mixed Residential at Low to Medium
Densities (SF2) to General Commercial (GC) District.
City Manager Leiper stated that this application includes four properties which are
approximately 5.5 acres and is submitted to establish a commercial use designation for these
parcels. He stated that three of the four parcels have already been built out as professional or
medical office use (since the properties were Zoned MU previously). He stated that the filial
vacant piece is proposing; to be used for a hotel development and that the City has entered into a
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with the proposed hotel owners in order to
develop this site. He stated that the developer is working with the City to provide appropriate
stacking; requirements for the hotel. Additionally, he stated that the Planning; and Zoning
Commission held public hearings on August 19, 2014, and September 15, 2014, and on
September 16, 2014, voted to recommend approval of the proposed zoning map atriendmcnt
from Mixed Residential at Low to Medium Densities (SF2) to General Commercial (GC)
District.
Wayne Rutledge registered to speak before the public hearing; in regards to agenda item 4.a. and
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stated that he represents the potential purchase of property (Jay Eschbach) to the east of the
proposed site on the map in which will be a general commercial shopping; center. City Manager
Leiper Stated that the property that Mr. Rutledge represents is already zoned General
Commercial (GC).
Mayor DonCarlos closed the public hearing at 6:42 P.M.
b, Consider an ordinance amending the official zoning Wrap for the properties located
at 0 East Chase, 7232 and 7222 Eastpoint, which are approximately 5.5 acres out of Lots 1
and Z, Block 1 Amending Plat of Reserve M of Eastpoint Section One and Reserves A and
B, Block 1, JiN inor Plat, No,l, Reserve M of Eastpoint Sec 1, Harris County,, Texas from
Mixed Residential at Low to Medium Densities (SF2) to General Commercial (GC)
District.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council :Member
Brandon Capetillo approving Ordinance No. 12,665. The vote was made by a show of raising;
their right hands as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,665
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 5.5 ACRES OUT OF LOTS I
AND 2, BLOCK 1 AMENDING PLAT OF RESERVE M OF EASTPOINT
SECTION ONE AND RESERVES A AND B, BLOCK 1, MINOR PLAT, NO. 1,
RESERVE M OF EASTPOINT SEC 1, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS FROM
MIXED RESIDENTIAL AT LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITIES (SF2) TO
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM
PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00),
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
5, CITY TAX RATE
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a. Conduct the second public hearing at 6:40 P.M. regarding a proposal to increase
total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 2.52 percent
(percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds the effective tax rate calculated under
Chapter 26, Tax Code).
At 6:44 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos opened and conducted the second public hearing regarding a
proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by
2.52 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds the effective tax rate calculated
under Chapter 26, Tax Code).
Mayor DonCarlos stated that individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even
decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of the property in relation to the change
in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. He stated that the Council is
scheduled to take action on the tax rate on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at 5:00 P.M.
With there being no one registered to speak, Mayor DonCarlos closed the second public hearing
at 6:45 P.M.
6, PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Kimley
Horn and Associates, Inc., for Right Turn Lane improvements at several locations on
Garth Road.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance Igo. 12,669 authorizes
a Professional Service Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc., for an amount not to
exceed $71,500 for the design of the following right turn lane locations:
• Garth Road at Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road - design of NB right turn lane, southeast
corner of the intersection;
• Garth Road at Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road - design of WB right tarn lane, northeast
corner of the intersection;
• Garth Road at Baker Road design of EB right turn lane, southwest corner of the
intersection; and
• Garth Road at Baker Road - design of WB right turn lane, northeast corner of the
intersection.
He stated that the scope of the work includes the engineering services associated with the
preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction phase services.
Additionally, he stated that the design also includes the identification of all utilities to be
relocated, ADA Ramps, striping, adjustments to curbs, drainage, and appurtenances affected by
the work to be clone.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council Member
David McCartney approving Ordinance No. 12,669. The vote was as follows;
Ayes; Mayor Step! }en DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tem Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,669
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR RIGHT -TURN LANE
IMPROVEMENTS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS ALONG GARTH ROAD;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY -ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND
NO /100 DOLLARS (571,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract with DT Construction,
LP, for the construction of the Baytown "Hartman Bridge" Gateway Project and
authorizing Chan -c Order No. 1 for the project.
City Manager Lciper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,670 awards a
construction contract to DT Construction, LP, for 5551,991.00 for the construction of the
Baytown "Hartman Bridge" Gateway Project and authorizes Change Order No. 1 to deduct
landscape and irrigation in the amount of $59,220.00, for a total appropriated for this project of
$492,771.00.
He stated that this project is a partnership with the Economic Alliance — Houston Port Region,
which the plan is to construct a gateway as part of the San Jacinto Texas Historic District
Gateway program at the base of the Fred Hartman Bridge. He stated that the gateway base bid
consist of a masonry base with a vertical'steel oil derrick structure totaling 45 feet in total height.
He stated that the monument will also consist of a curved wing wall that will display the
"Baytown" name with landscaping surrounding the monument and will Include two 40 foot
tall flag poles.
City Manager Leiper stated that a pre -bid conference was held on September 17, 2014, with five
companies in attendance and on September 26, 2014, the city received and opened two bids with
the low bid coming from DT Construction, LP. He stated that the Consultant Bryan Jahnsen of
Knudson Services reviewed the bids and recommended that the city award the bid to DT
Construction, LP, along with Change Order No. 1. He stated that construction is expected to
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begin in November of 2014, and the contract allows 150 days for completion. Additionally, City
Manager Leiper stated that the parks and recreation department will provide the landscaping.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Mercedes Rcnteria III and seconded by Council Member
Brandon Capetillo approving Ordinance No. 12,670. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,670
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF DT CONSTRUCTION, LP, FOR THE
BAYTOWN "HARTMAN BRIDGE" GATEWAY PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AND ATTEST TO A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH DT
CONSTRUCTION, LP, FOR SAID PROJECT; AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 WITH DT CONSTRUCTION, LP, FOR SAID PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING TOTAL PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FOUR
HUNDRED NINETY -TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY -
ONE AND NO /100 DOLLARS (5492,771.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance amending the Police - Initiated Tow Agreements and Article
III "Tow Trucks" of Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to move the
appeal hearings from the City Council to the Municipal Court Judge as an administrative
hearing; officer.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that at the last City Council meeting,
Council requested that the appeal hearings be moved from the City Council in which it
was suggested that the appeals be made to the Municipal Court. He stated that the Municipal
Court Judge will sit as the administrative hearing officer; therefore it will not be a criminal trial
rather separate and apart from that docket.
A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Chris
Presley approving; Ordinance No. 12,671. Tile vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
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Pro Tern Mercedes. Renteria 111, Council Member Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,571
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 102 "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," ARTICLE IH
"TOW TRUCKS," DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY," SECTION 102 -139 "APPEAL
OF DECISION OF THE TOW TRUCK COMMITTEE" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; APPROVING A STANDARD FORM
OF AGREEMENT; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance repealing Chapter 30 "Emergency Services," Article III
"Emergency Medical Service," Division 2 "Emergency Medical Service Advisory
Committee" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, and amending Chapter 30
"Emergency Services, " Article III "Emergency Medical 'Service, ", Division 1 "Generally,"
Section 30 -91 of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to remove the definition of
"" committee."
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that the Emergency Medical Service
Advisory Committee has not met within the past year, as the duties assigned to such committee
in Section 30 -123 of the Code have been assumed largely by the existing systems in the Fire
Department after the Fire /EMS merger. He stated that specifically. the duties of the committee
included the following.:
1. review and recommend to the city council specifications for construction, equipment
and numbers of emergency medical services vehicles necessary to provide service by
the city; and
2. perform such other functions as may be duly delegated to it from time to time by the
city council or the city manager.
He further stated that there is currently at least one vacancy on the committee and four of the
other members are holdovers, as no one has been appointed to to fill their terms which expired
on December 11, 2013, because there is no longer a need for the committee.
A (motion Was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Mercedes Renteria III approving Ordinance No. 12,572„ The vote Was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Mernher Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
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Pro Tern Mercedes Renteria 11I, Council Member Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,672
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REPEALING CHAPTER 30 "EMERGENCY SERVICES, " ARTICLE
III "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE," DIVISION 2 "EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ABOLISH THE EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AMENDING CHAPTER 30
"EMERGENCY SERVICES," ARTICLE III "EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICE," DIVISION I "GENERALLY," SECTION 30 -91 "DEFINITIONS"
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO REMOVE THE
DEFINITION OF "COMMITTEE "; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
7. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider at resolution canceling the Thursday, November 13, and Monday,
November 24, 2014, City Council Meetings and calling for a Special. City Council Meeting
to be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 6 :30 P.M.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that this item was discussed at the last
Council meeting and is considered for approval.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving Resolution No. 2330, The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephci3 DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
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RESOLUTION NO. 233+0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, CANCELLING THE REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED FOR
NOVEMBER 13, 2014, AT 6:30 P.M.; CANCELLING THE REGULAR
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2014, AT 6:30 P.M.;
CALLING A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER
17, 2014, AT 6.30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL,
BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
S, REPORTS
a, Present an update regarding the City of Baytown Police Department crime
prevention efforts.
Chief Dougherty presented the update regarding the City of Baytown Police Department crime
prevention efforts and stated that between 2000 and 2010, Baytown annexed approximately 4.12
sq. miles of land which is an increase of 12.87% in land area. He stated that since 2010, there
was an increase of 2.98 sq. miles which is an additional 8.4% of total land area patrolled.
Chief Dougherty stated that as they have more land area to cover there were more potential
victims and violators, as well as creation of new electronic crimes such as identity theft, fraud,
and forgery. He also stated that they keep up with the advanced technology to help assist with
those crimes. He stated that since the year 2000, the crime rate is decreasing considering that the
population is growing.
During further conversation, Chief Dougherty stated that there are still areas that are being
worked on such as reducing crimes of opportunity, increasing efforts in traffic enforcement and
parking violations, increasing; citizens involvement and ownership in the community, working
with apartment complexes to reduce criminal activity, and addressing; quality of life issues such
as noise and traffic flow.
Chief Dougherty stated that their crime prevention efforts include keeping the community
involved by enlisting; the public through ways that includes the media (Ch. 16, Baytown Sun,
Community Service Bureau (CSB), Baytown Cops, Water Bill, etc.); public announcements;
promotional materials on the website; crime stoppers, neighborhood crime watch, apartment
crime watch; business crime watch, citizens police academy; and the Crime Control and
Prevention District (CCPD) which assists with increasing additional officers, equipment, etc.
Chief Dougherty stated that Baytown is one of the leading agencies in the State in regards to
DNA evidence with multiple results from submitted evidence showing that certain actors are
responsible for numerous offenses which lead to many charges filed in cases cleared. He stated
that they focus on all City of Baytown departments to address identified problems. He further
stated that they use the best practices, technology, and tactics to include bait cars; license plate
recognition; covert surveillance technology; continue advancing; criminal scene (DNA); radar
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recorders; sky watch unit (East Harris County); graffiti abatement through cooperative efforts;
SIDNE program for all High School Seniors; provide more Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)
classes; implement aggressive Crime Prevention Education; advance police training with the
JAG grant; provide H -GAC police training and crime stoppers to reduce crimes.
9. CONSENT
Mayor DonCarlos stated that consent agenda item 9.b. was removed the agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member David
McCartney to approve consent agenda items 9.a. through 9.k. excluding agendas items 9.b.
and 9.f. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetcllo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, CounCil Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with Samson
Controls, Inc., and Samson Products, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,673
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 AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH SAMSON CONTROLS, INC., AND SAMSON
PRODUCTS, INC., AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with NRG
Cedar Bayou Development Company, LLC, and Optim Energy Cedar Bayou 4, LLC.
This agenda item was removed.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with IPSCO
11"oppel Tubulars Corporation.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,674
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 AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
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AGREEMENT WITH IPSCO KOPPEL TUBULARS CORPORATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d, Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for the 2007 Street Band
Program - Year 5 to Angel Brothers Enterprises, LTD.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,675
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 'G'4'ITH ANGEL
BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD, FOR THE 2007 STREET BOND
PROGRAM - YEAR 5; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY -SIX THOUSAND AND NO /100
DOLLARS (S56,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the closeout, release of retainage, and acceptance
for the SH 146 at Chambers Town Center Signalization Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,676
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE SH 146 AT CHAMBERS TOWN CENTER
TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT
OF THE SUM OF TEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY -FOUR AND
071100 DOLLARS (S 10,564.07) TO TRAFFIC SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION,
INC., FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 94 "Traffic and Vehicles," Article IV
"Specific Street Regulations," Section 94 -121 "Schedules enumerated" of the Code of
Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to authorize the installation of two stop signs -- (i) one on
Boxwood at Persimmon and (ii) one on Seabird at Eastpoint.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,678
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 94 "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," ARTICLE
IV "SPECIFIC STREET REGULATIONS," SECTION 94 -121 "SCHEDULES
ENUMERATED," SCHEDULE VIII "DESIGNATION — STOP AND YIELD
INTERSECTIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF TWO
STOP SIGNS -- (I) ONE ON BOXWOOD AT PERSIMMON AND (I1) ONE ON
SEABIRD AT EASTPOINT; AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF PROPER
SIGNS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO
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HUNDRED AND N01100 DOLLARS (5200.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance approving agreement between the Baytown Area Water
Authority ( "BAWA ") mid Pump and Power Equipment for the BAWA Peet-less Vertical
Turbine Pump Emer;;cncy Repair Project, contingent upon the approval of (lie BAWA
Board of Directors.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,679
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY'S
AGREEMENT WITH PUMP & POWER EQUIPMENT, LLC, FOR THE
BAWA PEERLESS VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP EMERGENCY REPAIR
PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY -EIGHT THOUSAND
AND NO1100 DOLLARS (558,000.00) SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of picnic tables for the Pirates Bay
Waterpark and Calypso Cove through the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (Buy Board) from B.Ps Park and 'Recreation Products.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,680
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVENTY -NINE THOUSAND
TWO HUNDRED THIRTY -NINE AND 601100 DOLLARS (S79,239.60) TO
BJ'S PARK AND RECREATION PRODUCTS THROUGH THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUY BOARD),
FOR PICNIC TABLES FOR THE PIRATES BAY WATERPARK AND
CALYPSO COVE; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the abandonment of the City's interest in part of
the State FNI H►vy loo. 1405, situated in the Christian Smith Survey, A -22, Of Chambers
County, TX, in Baytown, Texas, to Mr. Gary Savell.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,681
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT AND SALE OF THE
CITY'S INTEREST IN A PORTION OF STATE FM HWY NO. 1405,
SITUATED IN THE CHRISTIAN SMITH SURVEY, A -22, CHAMBERS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO GARY SAVELL, CONTINGENT UPON THE
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RECEIPT OF PAYMENT AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 2 -767 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT FOR THE
ABANDONMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
lc. Consider an ordinance authorizing a letter of agreement with Texas A &111
Engineering Extension Services (TEEX) to provide classes to the Fire Department for
paramedic training;.
ORDINANCE NO. I2,682
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER
AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS A &M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICES
(TEEX) TO PROVIDE CLASSES TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR
PARAMEDIC TRAINING, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT
OF FIFTY -ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY -FIVE AND NO1100
DOLLARS ('S51,695.00) THROUGH THE 2013 URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
9.f. Consider an ordinance authorizing a construction contract for the Utility Billing
Building Renovation and Addition Project.
Council Member Presley inquired if the utility billing} building; could be demolished and replaced
with a more efficient building and save money in the long; term. City Manager Leiper stated that
the building couldn't be replaced for the amount of money that's being; spent to renovate it.
City Manager Leiper stated that this contract is a complete renovation to replace the roof due to
a leak and adding; a small portion to the building; as Well as bring; the restrooms and kitchen to
ADA compliance.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,677
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH
MONTGOMERY BUILDING SERVICES, LLC, FOR THE UTILITY BILLING
BUILDING RENOVATION AND ADDITION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FORTY -SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($247,808.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF..
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member David
McCartney approving consent agenda item 9.f. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tem Mercedes Renteria 111, Council Member Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
10. APPOINTMENTS
it. Consider one (1) appointment to the Baytown Animal Control Advisory Committee.
City Manager Leiper prescntcd the agenda item to consider the appointment of Mr. Richard
Park to the Baytown Aimnal Control Advisory Committee and and if appointed, would
commence his term immediately and end on September 30, 2016. He stated that Ms. Debra
Hatfield's term expired on 'September 30, 2014, and does not wish to serve another term.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council Mcniber
Robert C, Hoskins approving; the appointment of Mr. Richard Park to the Baytown Animal
Control Advisory Committee. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tens Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Reminder that the City Council will hold a special meeting regarding; the adoption
of the tax rate on Thursday, October 16, 2414, at 5 :00 P.M.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that the City Council will hold a
special meeting regarding the adoption of the tax rate on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at 5:00
P.M.
h. The Parks and Recreation Department will host the Annual Community Yarn Sale
itt Bicentennial Park on Sa(urday, October Ilth between 8:00 A.M. and 2:04) P.M.
Bicentennial Park is located at 1001 Market Street.
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City Manager Leiper Presented the agenda item and stated that the Annual Community Yard Sale
will be at the Bicentennial Park on Saturday, October 11 th between 5:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.
Additionally, he stated that the City closed on the property for the new water plant.
12. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Brandon
Capetillo adjourning the October 09, 2014, City Council Regular Meeting. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Mercedes Renteria I11, Council Member Terry Sain, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the October 09,
2014, City Council Regular Meeting at 7:19 P.M.
Leticia Brysch, City Clerk
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