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2015 03 26 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN March 26, 2015 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 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 Keith Dougherty 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 26, 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 6:38 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Capetillo. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on March 12, 2015. A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins approving the March 12, 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 Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Council Member Renteria (Not Present for Vote) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2015 Page 2 of 13 Approved 2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Present a proclamation designating April 6 - 11, 2015, as Community Development Week. Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jett presented the agenda item and Mayor DonCarlos presented to June Tyler a proclamation designating April 6 - 11, 2015, as Community Development Week. b. Present a proclamation designating March 27, April 3 and April 10, 2015, as Baytown Professional Fire Fighters Local #1173 Annual Fill- the -Boot Days. Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jett presented the agenda item and Mayor DonCarlos presented to Ms. Sophie Freeman and Ronald Roberts a proclamation designating March 27, April 03 and April 10, 2015, as Baytown Professional Fire Fighters Local #1173 Annual Fill - the -Boot Days. C. Recognize City of Baytown Employee's for their years of service (5, 10, 15, plus years). Acting City Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and recognized the City of Baytown employee's for their years of service (5, 10,15, plus years). 5 Years: Kevin Harvill - Assistant Director of Public Works Larry Sarich - Public Works, Wastewater Operator II 15 Years: Kenneth Hampton - Police Sergeant Eldon Derrington - Public Works, Wastewater Operator H David Oyler - Public Works, Equipment Service Coordinator 20 Years: Angie Fehring - Health, Administrative Assistant 25 Years: John Shaw, Police Sergeant 3. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading of a voluntary annexation of approximately 0.43 acres of land located northeast of the intersection of Sjolander and Wallisville Roads, in the William Bloodgood Survey Abstract 4, and the George Ellis Survey, Abstract 21, Harris County, Texas. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2015 Page 3 of 13 Planning Director, Tiffany Foster presented the agenda item and stated that Chevron Phillips, requested annexation for their 0.43 acres of land located northeast of the intersection of Sjolander and Watlisville Roads. Additionally, she stated that this annexation is part of the City's plan to protect and extend the ETJ to the north of the current city limits. A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III approving Ordinance No. 12, 797. 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 Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 12,797 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 0.43 ACRES OF LAND AS REQUESTED BY THE OWNER, CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP. LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SJOLANDER AND WALLISVILLE ROADS, IN THE WILLIAM BLOODGOOD SURVEY ABSTRACT 4, AND THE GEORGE ELLIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 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 0.43 acres of land located northeast of the intersection of Sjolander and 1 -10 into Council District No. 4. A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,815. 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 Tom Chris Presley Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2015 Page 4 of 13 ORDINANCE NO. 12,815 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADDING APPROXIMATELY 0.43 ACRES OF LAND AS REQUESTED BY THE OWNER, CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP. LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SJOLANDER AND WALLISVILLE ROADS, IN THE WILLIAM BLOODGOOD SURVEY ABSTRACT 4, AND THE GEORGE ELLIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 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. C. Consider Authorizing a Professional Service Agreement for the Baker Road Replacement Water Well Project. Assistant Director of Engineering, Ajay Shakyaver, presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,816 authorizes a professional services agreement with Jones and Carter, Inc., for the Baker Road Replacement Water Well Project, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00. He stated that the project includes the design of a 625 gallon per minute gravel - packed water well, plant piping, electrical equipment, emergency generator, drainage, concrete pavement, protective coatings, and site work; along with the survey to acquire the land. He stated that on January 09, 2009, the Architectural & Engineering Committee selected Jones and Carter, Inc., to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the Baker Road Water Well Replacement Project. He stated that they dug three test wells in which two yielded low water flow and the third yielded good capacity over one (1) million gallons per day. He further stated once the well is constructed, it will yield 900 gallons per day and be directly connected to a water supply to the tower. He stated that given the notice to proceed anticipating by April Ist, 30% of the design is anticipated to be completed by June 1 st and 90% by October 1 5th. He stated that TCEQ's approval will be in the fall of this year and they anticipate approximately 200- 300 working days for construction so that the well can be producing water by the fall of next year. A motion was made by Council Member Brandon Capetillo and seconded by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,816. 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 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2015 Page 5 of 13 ORDINANCE NO. 12,816 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JONES AND CARTER, INC., FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BAKER ROAD REPLACEMENT WATER WELL PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($180,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with KIT Professionals, Inc., for the 1 -10 Lift Station No. 1 Improvements Project. Mr. Shakyaver presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,817 authorizes a professional services agreement with KIT Professionals, Inc., for the 1 -10 Lift Station No. I Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $416,498.70. He stated the project is located approximately 1,000 feet west of John Martin Road on the north side of 1 -10. He stated that the scope of work includes topographic survey, utility research, geotechnical investigation, preliminary design, final design and construction phase services for the project. He stated that on December 19, 2014, the Architectural & Engineering Committee selected KIT Professionals, Inc., to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the this project. lie stated that anticipating the notice to proceed by April I st, the 30% of the design is anticipated in 120 days by July Ist, and the 90% by November Ist of this year. Additionally, he stated that contingent upon approval from TCEQ and acquisition of the property, this project could go to bid in early spring of next year. A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,817. 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 Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 12,817 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A PROFESSIONAL City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2015 Page 6 of 13 SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIT PROFESSIONALS, INC., FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE IH -10 LIFT STATION NO. 1 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY -EIGHT AND 70/100 DOLLARS ($416,498.70); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract for the Texas Ave Streetscape Phase 2 and Town Center Project. Parks and Recreation Director, Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that the only one bid for the project that was received came in high; therefore the recommendation is to reject the bid. He stated that the plan is to divide the project and bid the streetscape separately. He stated that parks department will build the fountain, the plaza, the concession building, put in the electrical, do some of the plant work, and some of the landscaping around the plaza which will cost approximately $1.2 to $1.4 million. He stated that some of the local contractors will be working with the parks department on this project. He stated that the electrical work is the largest consumption which will include all of the electrical and the entire conduit for the streetscape project. Mayor DonCarlos recommended that the engineering firm that designed the project provide construction management for the project. Mr. Johnson stated that Dustin Schubert from the parks department would manage the work being done from a parks standpoint and Acting City Manager Bottoms stated that oversight from the engineer is included in the construction phase services of the contract with the engineering firm that designed the project. During further discussion, Council Member Presley stated that the sidewalks in the particular project area of this project we fairly horrendous and has been a concern for several years. He stated that a master plan was commissioned around the year 2004, with recommendations of having ten or eleven blocks reconstructed. He further stated that to date, there was only one block in the area has been reconstructed and recommended finding the funds to reconstruct at least the block related to this project. Mayor DonCarlos stated for clarity that the motion for this agenda item was to reject the one bid received for the Texas Avenue Streetscape Phase lI and Town Center Project. Council further authorized for there to be a separate bid for the Texas Avenue Streetscape Phase H portion of the project. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tom Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III to reject the one bid received for the Texas Avenue Streetscape Phase II and Town Center Project. 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 Meeting Minutes March 26, 2015 Page 7 of 13 Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 12,818 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REJECTING THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE TEXAS AVE. STREETSCAPE PHASE 2 AND TOWN CENTER PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. CONSENT A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tom Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member David McCartney approving consent agenda items 4.a. through 4.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 HI, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Approved a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Concrete Work Contract to Teamwork Construction Services, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 12,819 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL CONCRETE WORK CONTRACT WITH TEAMWORK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A SUM NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($1,250,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Roll -Off Container Services Contract to Waste Management of Texas, Inc. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2015 Page a of 13 ORDINANCE NO. 12,820 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL ROLL -OFF CONTAINER SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED FORTY -FOUR THOUSAND FIFTEEN AND 25/100 DOLLARS ($244,015.25); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Amendment to interlocal Agreement with Harris County Flood Control District concerning the detention pond located at State Highway 146 and Goose Creek. ORDINANCE NO. 12,821 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT CONCERNING THE DETENTION POND LOCATED BEHIND THE ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY LOCATED AT 705 N. ROBERT LANIER, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Master License Agreement for Hike and Bike Trails with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC. ORDINANCE NO. 12,822 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 THE MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS WITH CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider a resolution adopting an updated grievance procedure to implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as required by the Texas General Land Office for the CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant Program and designating a Section 504 Standards Officer. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2015 Page 9 of 13 RESOLUTION NO. 2349 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING A GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AS REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AFFAIRS FOR THE CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM AND DESIGNATING A SECTION 504 STANDARDS OFFICER; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. DISCUSSIONS a. Discuss possible amendments to Chapter 110 "Floods" of the Code of Ordinances to adopt new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and amend the requirements for construction in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) in order to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations. Assistant Planning and Development Director, Kevin Cummings presented the agenda item and stated that The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) completed a mapping study of United States coastal areas, which resulted in the creation of new and revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS). He stated that almost all the coastal FIRMS have been affected, including those in Baytown and in order to stay within the standards of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the City will need to adapt related changes in Chapter 110 "Floods" prior to May 04, 2015. He stated that Hams County appealed some of the things on the Harris County side of Baytown; therefore staff is going to wait until the appeal goes forward and once it's updated, the way it's worded currently, Baytown will be automatically apportioned of that approval once Harris County gets done with the appeal. Additionally, Mr. Cummings stated that staff needs Council direction in regards to having the maps for the Chambers County side approved. Chief Building Official, Mr. Scott Williams, provided details of the recommended changes needed to meet FEMA requirements. He stated that in 2012, the Biggert's Water Act redesigned the look of flood insurance and then in 2014 the Home Owners Affordability Act came on board which prompted the remapping of the coastal areas. He stated that some of the changes included definition and verbiage changes, adding Chambers County to the map, changing the request for variance from going to City Council to going to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals; changing the appeal of a variance denial from going to the court of competent jurisdiction to going to City Council, increasing the minimum elevation of residential commercial, and lowest horizontal structures from IS inches above base flood elevation to 24 inches above base flood elevation, prohibiting user of slab on grave foundations for residential structures within the flood plain, consolidating the various subsections regarding manufactured homes into one section, adding appurtenant structures into the ordinance, and adding a new AE Coastal Flood Zone. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2015 Page 10 of 13 In regards to creating a new flood zone, Mr. Williams stated that the four (4) significant changes that Council should consider are: the boundaries in Lakewood along South Burnett Drive which is the area that had the greatest impact; the addition of the new AE Coastal Flood Zone (area along S. Burnett Drive); increase of the elevation to six (6) inches for new homes constructed; and prohibiting the use of slab on grade construction for one and two family dwellings and townhomes only in the Special Flood Hazard area. During further discussion and the reviewing of maps, Mr. Williams stated that with the new flood zone, the homes that were added may be required to purchase flood insurance if they are below base elevation. Council Member McCartney stated that most people don't know that if they don't get a flood elevation certificate, the insurance companies assume that your home is in the bottom of that zone resulting in the home owner paying the highest premium the insurance company has to offer. Council Member McCartney inquired as to why would the elevation need to be increased from 18 inches to 24 inches. In response to Council Member McCartney's inquiry, Mr. Williams stated that FEMA would give discounts on the cost of flood insurance based on the elevation above the base elevation. He stated that there is a 50% discount on premiums every foot above base flood elevation and that increasing the elevation to two inches above 18 gives the home owner a discount on insurance. He further stated that having stringent regulations helps the community overall as part of the CRS program which provides everyone in the city who purchase flood insurance a discount as well. Council Member McCartney inquired for clarity if the owner currently had the option of building above the base elevation. Mr. Williams stated that the owner does have the option currently to build above the mandated 18 inches base flood elevation. Council Member McCartney also inquired if the building requirement had to be pier and beam construction. Mr. Williams stated that the pier and beam will be required if the building is in the Special Flood Hazard area for a home. During further discussion, as it relates to the Lakewood area and the new AE Coastal Zone, Mr. Williams stated that one of the most notable changes to the FIRMS is the addition of Limited to Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA) information. He stated that the LiMWA areas on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps indicate where waves 1.5 feet or higher and capable of causing structural damage will come inland during a storm event. He stated that FEMA has stated that this is not in regulatory in language as of yet, but when FEMA goes back to Congress it will be; therefore FEMA is requesting that the City get ahead of the language and adopt it now. He stated that this will protect the citizens that build in this area when the language becomes law. He further stated that if the law fails congress, only the LiMWA area in Lakewood would be affected. Mr. Cummings stated that if the law fails congress, a discussion can be brought before Council to make adjustments. Planning and Development Services Director, Tiffany Foster stated that the changes will not necessarily be a direct reductions in premiums, but are ways in which the municipality attempts to help mitigate the increases that are coming. She further stated that in essence, the City of Baytown being part of Harris County will follow Harris County lead, but will bring the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26. 2015 Page I of 13 Chambers County pieces and the piece regarding Bumett back before Council by May 04, 2015, then wait until Hams County finishes their appeal. She further stated that the City has received permission from FEMA as being part of Harris County to remain in compliance and wait for the results of Harris County's appeal to move forward. Council Member McCartney requested more time to review the amendments. Mr. Williams stated that no action is needed at this particular meeting, but that the Chambers County panels and the Hams County panels that are contiguous to the Chambers County panels must be adopted by May 04, 2015, because if not, the citizens in Chambers County will not be eligible for flood insurance. This item will be on the next agenda for discussion. 6. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider one (1) appointment to the Reinvestment Zone No. One, City of Baytown, Texas (TIRZ). It. Consider three (3) appointments to the Baytown Redevelopment Authority. City Clerk, Leticia Brysch presented the agenda item and requested that agenda items 6.a. and 6.b. be considered together. She stated that the appointments to consider were the appointment of Ms. Margie Grimes, who was recommended by GCCISD to the TIRZ Board and the three (3) appointments of Ms. Margie Grimes, Mr. Steve Evans, and Ms. Brenda Bradley Smith to the Baytown Redevelopment Authority. A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Terry Sain approving the appointment of Ms. Margie Grimes, recommended by GCCISD to the TIRZ Board and the three (3) appointments of Ms. Margie Grimes, Mr. Steve Evans, and Ms. Brenda Bradley Smith to the Baytown Redevelopment Authority. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Haskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria 111, Council Member Terry Sam, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Approved Agenda was taken out of order and agenda item 8.a. was considered. S. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The City Manager will present Council with information and updates on the following items and events: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26. 2015 Page 12 of 13 • State of the City on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Spring Hill Suites; • City Offices Closed on Friday, April 03, 2015, in observance of Good Friday; • ISO -2; and • Warrant Round -up that was held on March 7 - 15, 2015. Acting City Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and stated that the Mayor's State of the City Address is on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Spring Hill Suites and that the City Offices will be closed on Friday, April 03, 2015, in observance of Good Friday. Chief Blake presented a presentation on the ISO-2 rating and stated that there are three (3) things businesses research when determining potential future sites: the tax rate, the quality of life in the city, and the ISO Class rating. He stated that the City of Baytown received notification from ISO recommending a classification of a Class 2, achieved a PPC Class 2 effective August 01, 2015 forth the State Fire Marshal's Office, and had an overall score of 86.80. He stated that the Class 2 is the best reduction in home own fire insurance premiums in any category. Chief Blake stated that to become a Class I City the following improvements or additions are needed: a 4 -story Drill Tower; a Ladder Truck, and additional staffing for Ladder Company and/or Service Company. He stated that the drill tower and ladder truck are both in process through the FCPEMSD and the additional staffing for the ladder company is in the future budget planning. In regards to receiving a reduction for the Class 2 status, Council Member McCartney stated for clarity that not every company accepts ISO. Municipal Court Judge, Julie Escalante presented the results of the warrant roundup that was held between February 21" and March 14`h, 2015. She stated that during that time period they closed out 1,365 warrants, and raised over $207,000. She stated that the court is more interested in the amnesty rather than the roundup so they featured three (3) days where people could come in to the court without being arrested to provide a resolution regarding their warrant. Additionally, she stated that there is future payment arrangement funds not included in the results noted. iA_x.ix611110►7a LID&X3r•7.i 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 Attorney on legal matters concerning the purchase of properties in the ACE District. b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of real property for municipal purposes. At 7:57 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos recessed into and conducted an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City Attorney on legal matters concerning the purchase of properties in the ACE District and to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of real property for municipal purposes. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2015 Page 13 of 13 At 9:18 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. 9. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Mercedes Renteria Ill adjourning the March 26, 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 111, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley Nays: None Approved With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the March 26, 2015, City Council Regular Meeting at 9:18 P.M. 64&=&C�L Leticia Brysch, City CI City of Baytown ,^s