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2010 08 12 WS MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN August 12,2010 The City Council of the City of Baytown,Texas,met in a Regular Work Session on Thursday,August 12,2010 at 4:33 P.M.in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall,2401 Market Street,Baytown,Texas with the following in attendance: Brandon Capetillo Council Member Mercedes Renteria Council Member Terry Sain Council Member Scott Sheley Council Member Stephen DonCarlos Mayor Garrison C.Brumback City Manager Bob Leiper Deputy City Manager Kevin Troller Assistant City Manager Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney Leticia Garza City Clerk Keith Dougherty Sergeant at Arms Council Members Caskey and McCartney were absent from the August 12,2010 Regular Work Session. Mayor DonCarlos convened the August 12,2010,City Council Regular Work Session with a quorum present at 4:33 P.M. 1.DISCUSSION a.Baytown Housing Study Phase 1 -Administration. City Manager,Garry Brumback presented the agenda item and stated that the objective of this report is to perform an independent and comprehensive analysis of the housing market in Baytown.The report consists of two phases. Phase I used an online employee survey to determine answers to specific questions regarding housing stock,choices,preferences,views of Baytown of local employees, while the second part of the report dealt with windstorm and building code analysis. Phase 2,which hasnot taken place yet,will perform and analyze the overall potential for market acceptance of higher priced homes and evaluate the economic impact of the change based on results of Phase I. Page 2 of 4 Minutesof the August 12,2010 City Council Work Session Mr.Brumback introduced Mr.Charlie Salino to present the report on behalf of CDS.Mr. Salino stated that CDS was approached by the Economic Development Foundation to look into Baytown commercial activities in 2008;at that time CDS recommended the improvement ofcommercial and retail offerings,such as higher valued homes. The current recommendations arethe result ofan online survey of people who work in Baytown both residents and non-residents.Mr.Salino indicated that the windstorm construction standard was aconcern for some residents.A survey was donefrom some construction companies with results that it would cost about $6000 to $12,000 ($5 per sq. ft.)of increase to reach the 130 mph windstorm standard. Council Member Sain asked if a decrease in the insurance premium would help offset some of the cost in regards to the windstorm.Mr.Salino stated that when asked that of the insurance companies,the response was no.Mr.Salino indicated that the overall summary is that there is demand for higher end homes in Baytown,and of the people who might be considering buying a new home in the next 1-2 years,240 persons will consider a $200,000 new home in Baytown and 650 would not consider Baytown.Mr. Salino also indicated that a higher windstorm standard will have a negative effect on the housing affordability in Baytown. Mr.Salino stated that in Phase 2 the task will be to conduct at least three focus groups on issues related to increasing home prices,to develop strategic recommendations for actions to encourage and require some higher priced homes,and determine ranges of future home sales based on the implementation of the strategic recommendations. Council Member Sheley suggested having the survey brought to the people that live in Baytown with an income of $86,000 and below with possible help from other city organizations.Mr.Salino stated that the survey was to capture responses from people who work in Baytown with higher end pay,but don't live in Baytown. Council Member Capetillo suggested getting a dialogue of what retailers would like to see that would draw their interestin developing in Baytown and for the City to work closely with the school district,being the schools was another point of interest in people moving to Baytown. Mayor DonCarlos directed staff to move forward with the second phase of this survey. 2.APPOINTMENTS a.Baytown Area Water Authority -City Clerk. City Manager,Garry Brumback presented the agenda item to consider (2)reappointments to the Baytown Area Water Authority and stated that John Sandhop and Brenda Bradley Smith terms is set to expire on August 31,2010 and they desire to serve another two year term beginning on September 01,2010,and ending on August 31,2012. Page 3 of 4 Minutesof the August 12,2010 City Council Work Session b.Bay town Crime Control and Prevention District -City Clerk. City Manager,Garry Brumback presented the agenda item to consider (3)reappointments and (2)vacancies to the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District an stated that Samuel Barker,Bob Goolsby,and Rikki Wheeler terms is set to expire on August 31, 2010 and desire to serve another two year term beginning on September 01,2010 and ending onAugust 31,2012.Carl Brandon,who is a District 2 appointment;does not desire to be reappointed,which leaves (2)vacancies on the board;the other vacancy is Ms.Deborah Kaye Gutierrez who was appointed by the Mayor. City Manager,Garry Brumback requested to put this item on the next agenda for action. c.Baytown Fire Control,Prevention,and EMS District -City Clerk. City Manager,Garry Brumback presented the agenda item to consider (3)reappointments and (1)vacancy to the Baytown Fire Control,Prevention,and Emergency Medical Services District and stated that John Adkins,Brenda Bradley Smith,and Lovella Desormeaux terms is set to expire on August 31,2010 and desire reappointment.Earl Wurzbach term is set to expire on August 31,2010 and no longer resides within the city limits leaving (1)vacancy on this Board. d.Baytown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.One and Baytown Redevelopment Authority -City Clerk. City Manager,Garry Brumback presented the agenda item to consider (3)reappointments to the Baytown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.One and the Baytown Redevelopment Authority and stated that Gilbert Santana,and Johns Strausser terms set to expire on August 31,2010 and desire to serve another two year term beginning on September 01,2010 and ending on August 31,2012.Judy Dubose term is set to expire on August 31,2010 and does not desire to be reappointed. Mayor DonCarlos requested that the City Clerk contact Ms.Dubose regarding her reappointment as he understood that she did want reappointment. e.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee -City Clerk. City Manager,Garry Brumback presented the agenda item to consider (2)reappointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and stated that Howard Hunt and Kevin Jones terms are set to expire on August 31,2010 and desire to serve another three (3) year term beginning September 01,2010 and ending August 31,2013. Page 4 of4 Minutes of the August 12,2010 City Council Work Session 3.ADJOURN Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the August 12,2010,City Council Regular Work Session at 5:20 P.M. Leticia City of