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2015 03 12 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN Much 12, 2015 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Brandon Capetillo Robert Hoskins David McCartney Chris Presley Mercedes Renteria Terry Sain Stephen H. DonCarlos Ron Bottoms Ignacio Ramirez Leticia Brysch David Alford Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Mayor Acting City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Sergeant at Arms Mayor DonCarlos convened the March 12, 2015, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 6:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Council Member Renteria who arrived at 6:32 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Presley. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the .City Council Regular Meeting held on February 26, 2015. A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III approving the February 26, 2015, 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, Council Member Mercedes Renteria 111, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tern Chris Presley Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page 2 of 13 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS a. Recognize the March of Remembrance event on Saturday, April 18, 2015 Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jett presented the agenda item and stated that the Baytown March of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 2015, to begin at 1:00 P.M., at Baker Road Baptist Church with a service of Remembrance followed by a two (2) mile walk at 2:00 P.M. Mayor DonCarlos presented to Rev. Dr. Jim Gill recognition of the March of Remembrance event on Saturday, April 18, 2015, 3. REPORTS a. Receive a presentation from Keep Baytown Beautiful, Inc., concerning their upcoming events and beautification efforts. Health Director, Mr. Mike Lester presented the agenda item and introduced Ms. Melissa Sorenson, President of Keep Baytown Beautiful, Inc. Mr. Lester stated that the transition of the keep Baytown beautiful program is complete. Furthermore, he stated that the organization completed all tasks to transition them to taking over the responsibility of the program and is now fully operational. Ms. Sorenson stated that so far this year, they've elected new board members, created new committees and kept their gold star status with Keep Texas Beautiful. She stated that some of the events that they've participated in included assisting with the West Baytown Fall clean up and they've provided five (5) booths throughout the community to promote recycling and the organization. She stated that they're currently working on the following: upcoming Trash Off event; anti - litter campaign with Goose Creek ISD for the beginning of the year and getting schools to adopt a site for green ribbon schools; and working with the Baytown Sun for more publicity for the organization. She further stated that they are working on a Gala "Emerald City" that will take place on May I" at the Bridge Water Events from 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M., with seats costing $60 per seat. Additionally, she stated that they have an anti - litter survey in which they will present to Council once the results are tallied. 4. ANNEXATION AND REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 7.2 ACRES OF LAND a. Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading of a voluntary annexation of approximately 7.2 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Crosby Cedar Bayou and I -10, being out of and a part of Lots 24 and 25, of Block 19 of Highland Farms Subdivision in the George C. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 1472, Harris County, Texas. A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III approving Ordinance No. 12,781. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page 3 of 13 Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 12,781 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 7.2 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CROSBY CEDAR BAYOU AND I -10, BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF LOTS 24 AND 25, OF BLOCK 19 OF HIGHLAND FARMS SUBDIVISION IN THE GEORGE C. DAVIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1472, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS. b. Consider an ordinance placing the property annexed into the City of Baytown in the previous agenda item and being described as approximately 7.2 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Crosby Cedar Bayou and 1 -10 into Council District No. 4. A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member David McCartney approving Ordinance No. 12,808. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria 111, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 12,808 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADDING APPROXIMATELY 7.2 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CROSBY CEDAR BAYOU AND 1 -10, BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF LOTS 24 AND 25, OF BLOCK 19 OF City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page 4 of 13 HIGHLAND FARMS SUBDIVISION IN THE GEORGE C. DAVIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1472, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Conduct the public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 7.2 acres located at the southwest corner of Crosby Cedar Bayou Road and Interstate Highway 10 out of and a part of Lots 24 and 25 of Block 19 of Highland Farms Subdivision in the George C. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 1472, Harris County, Texas, from an Open Space /Recreational (OR) District to a General Commercial (GC) District. At 6:41 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos opened and conducted the public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 7.2 acres located at the southwest corner of Crosby Cedar Bayou Road and Interstate Highway 10 out of and a part of Lots 24 and 25 of Block 19 of Highland Farms Subdivision in the George C. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 1472, Hams County, Texas, from an Open Space /Recreational (OR) District to a General Commercial (GC) District. Planning and Community Development Services Director, Tiffany Foster stated that this property is a parcel located on the comer of Crosby Cedar Bayou and 1 -10 that Council previously annexed into the city. She stated that when property is annexed into the City it is zoned as Open Space /Recreational (OR); therefore, the property owner requested for the property to be rezoned as General Commercial (GC) for the future development of a full- service orthopedic medical center. She further stated that the total area of space is about 10 acres, but that a portion of it was already in the city limits and zoned as general commercial (GC). With there being no one registered to speak, Mayor DonCarlos closed the public hearing at 6:42 P.M. d. Consider an ordinance regarding a proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 7.2 acres located at the southwest corner of Crosby Cedar Bayou Road and Interstate Highway 10 out of and a part of Lots 24 and 25 of Block 19 of Highland Farms Subdivision in the George C. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 1472, Harris County, Texas, from an Open Space /Recreational (OR) District to a General Commercial (GC) District. A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,809. The vote was made by a show of raising their right hand as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 12,809 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12. 2015 Page 5 of 13 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 7.2 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CROSBY CEDAR BAYOU ROAD AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10 OUT OF AND A PART OF LOTS 24 AND 25 OF BLOCK 19 OF HIGHLAND FARMS SUBDIVISION IN THE GEORGE C. DAVIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1472, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM AN OPEN SPACEIRECREATIONAL (OR) DISTRICT TO A 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. ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 19.5 ACRES OF LAND a. Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading of a voluntary annexation of approximately 19.5 acres of land located approximately 275 feet east of the intersection of North Main Street and Wallisville Road in the George Ellis League Survey, Abstract No. 21, Harris County, Texas. A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,782. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sam, Mayor Pro Tern Chris Presley Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 12,782 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS AND THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 19.5 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 275 FEET EAST OF THE City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page 6 of 13 INTERSECTION OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND WALLISVILLE ROAD IN THE GEORGE ELLIS LEAGUE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 21, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS. b. Consider an ordinance placing the property annexed into the City of Baytown in the previous agenda item and being described as approximately 19.5 acres of land located approximately 275 feet cast of the intersection of North Main Street and Wallisville Road into Council District No. 4. A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member David McCartney approving Ordinance No. 12,810. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria 111, Council Member Terry Sam, Mayor Pro Tern Chris Presley Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 12,810 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADDING APPROXIMATELY 19.5 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 275 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND WALLISVILLE ROAD IN THE GEORGE ELLIS LEAGUE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 21, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a limited variance to Section 6 -2 of the Code of Ordinances, to allow Carniceria La Vaquita #3, a grocery store located at 2312 N. Alexander to sell alcohol for off - premises consumption within 300 feet in a direct line from the property line of a public school located at 2200 Clayton Drive, Baytown, Texas. Planning and Community Development Services Assistant Director, Kevin Cummings presented the agenda item and stated that the City received a request for a certification to allow alcohol sales for off - premise consumption at 2321 N. Alexander Drive for a new grocery store, Carniceria La Vaquita #3. He stated that this request was denied as required by Section 6 -2 of the Code of Ordinances, which restricts the sale of alcohol within 300 feet of a school. He further City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page 7 of 13 stated that the location in question is within a strip center that shares a common property line with James Bowie Elementary School, located at 2200 Clayton Drive and that the school administration does not support the variance. Additionally, he stated that there were two (2) cases in February and March of 2003 in which restaurants in the same shopping center of the proposed grocery store were allowed on site alcohol consumption which is different from the current request to have off premise consumption. Joe Zaid and Melvin Roark registered to speak regarding agenda item 6.a. Mr. Joe Zaid stated that he's representing the store owner. He stated that the owner has invested quite a bit of money into the facility, employed about fifty (50) people from the local community, and has other reputable meat markets. Additionally, he stated that alcohol will not be consumed on the premises and requested that a variance be awarded for this business. Mr. Roark stated that he doesn't associate the store with the nearby school and that he supports the variance to allow the owner of the store to sell alcohol for offsite consumption. A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,811. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tern Chris Presley Nays: Council Member Brandon Capetillo Approved ORDINANCE NO. 12,811 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A LIMITED VARIANCE TO SECTION 6 -2 (A)(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO BAMA LA VAQUITA USA, LLC, TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF A WINE AND BEER RETAILER'S OFF - PREMISE PERMIT AT A PROPOSED GROCERY STORE TO BE LOCATED AT 2312 N. ALEXANDER DRIVE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 7. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution authorizing the publication of the notice of intent to sell Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015. Finance Director, Louise Richman presented the agenda item and stated that this item was reviewed at the Finance Committee Meetint last month for authorization to publish notice in the Baytown Sun on March 17" and March 24' for the intent to sell Combination Tax and Revenue City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page 8 of 13 Certificates of Obligation. She stated that the the amount is for $6.6 million and will provide funding for police building land, park land, community center improvements, road improvements, and fueling stations. She further stated that general obligation bonds will be issued along with the CO's. Additionally, she stated that the interest and principal payments were in the 2015 Fiscal Year budget and that there is no tax increase. A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III approving Resolution No. 2346. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sam, Mayor Pro Tern Chris Presley Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2346 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION; APPROVING THE PREPARATION OF ONE OR MORE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF, 8. MOTIONS a. Receive the specifications of the response received for depository services and consider designating a bank to serve as the depository for the City's funds. Ms. Richman presented the agenda item and stated that this item was also presented at the Finance Committee meeting last month. She stated that JP Morgan Chase Bank presented per state law it's specifications for each type of service provided to the City. She stated that the monthly service charges range from almost $4,700 with an average ledger balance of $10 million to $4,945 with an average ledger balance of $8 million. Additionally, she stated that staff negotiated a rate with JP Morgan Chase Bank and that a contract for Council's approval shall be presented at a later date. A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III approving to select J P Morgan Chase Bank, N.A, to serve as the City's depository. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council City Council Regular NI"hos Minutes March 12. 2015 Page 9 of 13 Member Mercedes Renteria 111, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tern Chris Presley Nays: None Approved 9. CONSENT A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member David McCartney approving consent agenda items 9.a. through 9.e. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria 111, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tern Chris Presley Nays: None Approved a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the close -out of the Baker Road Test Well Project. ORDINANCE NO. 12,812 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BAKER ROAD TEST WELL PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND NINETY -EIGHT AND 35/100 DOLLARS ($117,098.35) TO BUSSELL & SONS, LLC, FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC. ORDINANCE NO. 12,813 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 TRINITY BAY EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page 10 of 13 C. Consider an ordinance authorizing a data use agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services ( "DSHS ") to govern the use, disclosure and access to confidential information. ORDINANCE NO. 12,814 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A DATA USE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES TO GOVERN THE USE, DISCLOSURE AND ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN RELATED TO VITAL RECORDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Baytown to apply to the Office of National Drug Control Policy for a 2015 grant for the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program. RESOLUTION NO. 2347 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY FOR A 2015 GRANT FOR THE HOUSTON HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($1,705,313.00); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider a resolution confirming that the City Council of the City of Baytown elects to become eligible to participate in tax abatement pursuant to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and adopting guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatement in a reinvestment zone created in Harris and/or Chambers Counties. RESOLUTION NO. 2348 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ELECTING TO BECOME ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN TAX ABATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT ACT; ADOPTING GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR GRANTING TAX ABATEMENTS IN A REINVESTMENT ZONE CREATED IN HARRIS COUNTY OR CHAMBERS COUNTY; ADOPTING SUCH GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page I I of 13 10. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider four (4) appointments to the Baytown Library Board. Acting City Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item to consider the four appointments of Ms. Lori A. Janick, Ms. Elsa W. Kleiman, Ms. Shirley Box, and Ms. JoAn Martin to the Baytown Library Board. A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley approving the appointments of Ms. Lori A. Janick, Ms. Elsa W. Kleiman, Ms. Shirley Box, and Ms. JoAnt Martin to the Baytown Library Board. The vole was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tern Chris Presley Nays: None Approved b. Consider four (4) appointments to the Tow Truck Committee. City Clerk Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the four (4) appointments of Mr. B.C. Hudman, Mr. Agustin Loredo, Mr, Mark Fuqua, and Ms. Kameron Price (Ex- Officio) to the Tow Truck Committee. A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Mercedes Renteria 111 approving the appointments of Mr. B.C. Hudman, Mr. Agustin Loredo, Mr. Mark Fuqua, and Ms. Kameron Price (Ex- Officio) to the Tow Truck Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins. Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tent Chris Presley Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page 12 of 13 C. Consider two (2) appointments to the Baytown Ethics Commission. City Clerk Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the two (2) appointments of Rev. Nick Novak, Trinity Episcopal Church and Rev. Raymond Van Buskirk, Redeemer Lutheran to the Baytown Ethics Commission. A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins approving the appointments of Rev. Nick Novak, Trinity Episcopal Church and Rev. Raymond Van Buskirk, Redeemer Lutheran to the Baytown Ethics Commission. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria 111, Council Member Terry Sam, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Approved 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment of a City Manager. At 7:04 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos recessed into and conducted an executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment of a City Manager. At 9:13 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos reconvened the Open Meeting of the City Council Regular Meeting and announced that in accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, no action was taken in the Executive Session. 12. MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager Bottoms stated that the groundbreaking for the 911 center was postponed for two (2) weeks from the current meeting and will begin at 5:00 P.M. He stated that Mr. Lester would present to Council information regarding the City's trash abatement. Mr. Mike Lester stated that Mr. Bottoms brought forward some of the Mayor's litter initiative from last year and that a two phased plan was developed to that approach. He stated that during the first (1) phase they looked at the commercial areas in general and selected Garth Road and Alexander being that they were the largest in visibility. He stated that they started with an education and enforcement process beginning with dumpster issues. He further stated that over a three (3) week period of providing businesses with notices of the violations and assistance from City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page 13 of 13 the community service program of removing litter there was a tremendous reduction with the trash issues. Mr. Lester stated that during phase two (II) they will continue the enforcement with the dumpsters and include trash in the parking lots. Mayor DonCarlos recommended that staff start at the south part of Garth Road and Council Member Capetillo recommended that the City's street sweepers service more around town. 13. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sam and seconded by Council Member Brandon Capetillo adjourning the March 12, 2015, 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, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tern Chris Presley Nays: None Approved With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the March 12, 2015, City Council Regular Meeting at 9:24 P.M.