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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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• 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.
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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.
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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.
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