2015 05 28 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
. OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
May 28, 2015
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May
28, 2015, at 6:31 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
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Stephen H. DonCarlos Mayor
Ron Bottoms
Acting City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez
City Attorney
Leticia Brysch
City Clerk
Keith Dougherty
Sergeant at Arms
Mayor DonCarlos convened the May 28, 2015, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum
present at 6:31 P.M., all members were present.
Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Renteria.
1. MINUTES
Mayor DonCarlos stated that agenda items l.a.through l.d. would all be considered together.
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on April
23, 2015.
b. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on April
29, 2015.
C. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on April
30, 2015.
d. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on May
07, 2015.
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A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Robert C.
Hoskins approving the April 23, 2015, City Council Regular Meeting and the April 29, 2015,
April 30, 2015, and May 07, 2015, City Council Special Meetings 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 III, Council Member Terry Sain, Mayor Pro
Tern Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Present a proclamation designating May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness
Month.
Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jett presented the agenda item and Mayor DonCarlos presented
to Steel Heels and Friends a proclamation designating May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness
Month.
b. Present a Proclamation designating June as Hurricane Preparedness Month in
Baytown.
Mrs. Jett presented the agenda item and Mayor DonCarlos presented to the Emergency
Management Coordinators a proclamation designating June as Hurricane Preparedness Month in
Baytown.
C. Recognize the Baytown Cricket Club for winning the South East Texas Cricket
League Spring Tournament on May 03, 2015.
Mrs. Jett presented the agenda item and Mayor DonCarlos recognized the Baytown Cricket Club
for winning the South East Texas Cricket League Spring Tournament on May 03, 2015.
d. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their years of service (5, 10, 15, plus
years).
Director of Human Resources, Carol Flynt presented the agenda item and recognized City of
Baytown employees for their years of service (5, 10, 15, plus years).
5 Years:
Jose Garza, Health Storm Water Engineer
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10 Years:
Alfred Duran, Fire Lieutenant
15 Years:
Suzanne McDonald, Police Detention Officer
20 Years:
Ron Mullen, Public Works Wastewater Operator III
25 Years:
Celia Martinez, Library Circulation Services Supervisor
3. MAYOR AND EXXONMOBIL SUMMER YOUTH WORK PROGRAM
Mayor DonCarlos stated that agenda items 3.a. and 3.b. would be considered together.
a. Consider a resolution accepting a donation from Exxon Mobil Corporation in
support of the Mayor and ExxonMobil Summer Youth Work Program.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the 2015 Mayor and ExxonMobil Summer
Youth Work Program.
Mayor DonCarlos presented the agenda item and Deedra Moe, a representative from
ExxonMobil stated that $50,000 would be donated from Exxon Mobil Corporation in support of
the Mayor and ExxonMobil Summer Youth Work Program.
A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Mercedes
Renteria III approving Resolution No. 2359 and Ordinance No. 12,872. 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
RESOLUTION NO. 2359
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY
THOUSAND' AND NO 1100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM EXXON MOBIL
CORPORATION FOR THE MAYOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12,872
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND EXXONMOBIL SUMMER
YOUTH WORK PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND N01100 DOLLARS
($100,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional service agreement with Transmap
Corporation for a pavement condition assessment and asset inventory project.
Assistant to the City Manager, Nick Woolery presented the agenda item and stated that
Ordinance No. 12,873 authorizes a professional service agreement with Transmap Corporation
for a pavement condition assessment and asset inventory project. He stated that the corporation
will use state of the art technology to collect data on the condition of all city streets; collect all
assets in the ROW to include street signs, drop /curb inlets, manholes, pavement markings, fire
hydrants, water valves, ADA ramps, curb and gutter, pavement striping, sidewalks (this includes
where the City is missing sidewalks), and sidewalk failure locations; field -verify pavement
condition data; and analyze data by using MicroPaver software in which each street segment is
given a score from 0 -100. He stated that micropaver will model future PCI scores and
use various budget scenarios to develop a multi -year street maintenance plan and enter all
data into the City's GIS system. He stated that the estimated completion time for the pavement
condition assessment is three months and completion time for the entire project is six and a half
months.
Council Member Capetillo requested for Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Street be looked at. Council
Member Renteria requested for data to be provided as to where sidewalks near school areas
should be.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12, 873. 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
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ORDINANCE NO. 12,873
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH TRANSMAP CORPORATION FOR A PAVEMENT
CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND ASSET INVENTORY PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED NINETY -FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 44/100 DOLLARS ($195,770.44); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 to the Texas Ave.
Streetscape Phase 2 Project with Jerdon Enterprise, LP.
Mr. Dustin Schubert presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,874 authorizes
Change Order No. 1 to the Texas Avenue Streetscape Phase 2 Project (the "Streetscape Project ")
with Jerdon Enterprise, LP, in the amount of $266,530. He stated that the change order expands
the scope of the Streetscape Project to include additional concrete work needed in the Town
Square Project and will afford the City the opportunity to take advantage of such pricing.
Council Member Renteria inquired as to why this was not foreseen prior to the start of the
project. In response to Council Member Renteria's inquiry, Mr. Schubert stated that they
expected to have this done through the Teamwork contractor, but once Jerdon was awarded the
contract for the first phase, this line item was much cheaper with Jerdon than what was being
received from others. Acting City Manager Bottoms further stated since Jerdon was awarded the
bid for the Streetscape Project, staff looked at the unit cost from the initial overall bid, and in
regards to this item it was much cheaper with Jerdon, therefore inquired if Jerdon would honor
those units' costs for the flat work in the Town Square Project.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member David
McCartney approving Ordinance No. 12,874. 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
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ORDINANCE NO. 12,874
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. I WITH JERDON
ENTERPRISE, INC., FOR THE TEXAS AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE 2
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN
THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTY -SIX THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED THIRTY AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($266,530.00); AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 38 "Fire Prevention and Protection" of
the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to repeal Article VI "Fireworks" and to add a
new Article VI "Explosives, Fireworks, and Pyrotechnics" in order to provide regulations
and permitting requirements for fireworks, pyrotechnics, and explosives within the City's
jurisdiction, and amending Section 2 -595 "Fees" of the Code to establish permit fees
therefor.
Mr. Bill Vola presented the agenda item and stated that the City's current fireworks ordinance
was written over 20 years ago. He stated that the ordinance is completely silent on the use of
pyrotechnics and explosives, except for the recent revisions to Chapter 62 -5 (m) for oil & gas
wells, which prohibits blasting for seismic testing. He stated that Ordinance No. 12,875
establishes safety standards for pyrotechnics requiring that it be done by a permitted individual
with the appropriate licensures and that the venue is protected by an approved fire sprinkler
system throughout. He stated that Ordinance No. 12,875 codify the City's past practice of not
allowing the use of explosives for mining; above ground, surface, below ground or underwater
testing; or any other explosives use except for demolition of buildings (implosions) or structures,
and would prohibit the storage of explosives in the jurisdiction and establish a permitting process
for any explosives demolition of a building or structure, with an application, comprehensive
design, and fees to offset the costs of public safety analysis.
Council Member Capetillo inquired as to who would enforce this ordinance and wanted to be
sure that there's a complete enforcement process to the extent of retrieving and having storing
space for the evidence. Mr. Vola stated that the police and fire Marshall's office requested that
this language be added to the ordinance for enforcement purposes.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Brandon Capetillo approving Ordinance No. 12, 875. 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
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ORDINANCE NO. 12,875
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REPEALING CHAPTER 38 "FIRE PREVENTION AND
PROTECTION" ARTICLE VI "FIREWORKS," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 38 "FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE TO BE NUMBERED
AND ENTITLED ARTICLE VI "EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS AND
PYROTECHNICS" TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS AND PERMITTING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAFE USE OF FIREWORKS, PYROTECHNICS
AND EXPLOSIVES AND TO PROHIBIT THE STORAGE OF FIREWORKS,
PYROTECHNICS, AND EXPLOSIVES WITHIN THE CITY'S
JURISDICTION; AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE
V "FINANCE," DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY," SECTION 2 -595 "FEES FOR
VARIOUS CITY SERVICES," SUBSECTION (3) "FIRE SERVICES" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ADD AN
APPLICATION FEES FOR A FIREWORKS OR PYROTECHNICS PERMIT
AND AN EXPLOSIVES PERMIT; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM
PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing a refund of utility service overpayments made
by Spring Meadow Municipal Utility District.
Acting City Manager Bottoms stated that this item would be tabled to the next meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III approving to suspend agenda item 4.d. to the next meeting, June 11, 2015.
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
5.
a. Receive and discuss the 2015 Charter Review Committee's Final Report.
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Dr. Don Murray presented the agenda item and stated that the Charter is the Constitution of the
City and should not be used for specific legislation. He stated that the Charter was first approved
in 148 and modified four times in the past 67 years. He stated that the Charter Review
Committee was appointed by the City Council in December 2013, and the appointees are as
follows: Chairman Don Murray, Vice Chair Vivian Hemphill, Gilbert Hinojosa, Randy Dickey,
Cliff Clements, Pi -Yi Mayo, and Donna Winfrey- Varner. He stated that the Charter is outdated
and inconsistent with state law. He stated that even after the changes made in 2012, there are still
many issues remaining in the Charter that need to be addressed. He stated that all of the
committee meetings were posted to the public, there were two public forums to hear public
comments, and there was a special email address to receive comments in regards to the charter.
Dr. Murray stated that after many meetings and discussions the committee recommends the
following 23 items for the ballot:
Proposition 1
Section 3 - Powers of the City
• Expands the current list of the powers of the City related to:
• taxes and assessments,
• borrowing and appropriating funds,
• maintaining public works,
• causes of nuisances,
• construction regulation and
• use of streets.
• Deletes "sue and to be sued" clause due to sovereign immunity issues.
Proposition 2
Section 4 — Special Provisions for Damage Suits
• Shortens time City is entitled to receive notice of a claim against it.
• Better preserves evidence and obtain information closer to the occurrence.
• Describes what must be in the notice.
• Affords City time to investigate a claim before a suit is filed.
• Clarifies that this section is not an unintentional waiver of the City's sovereign immunity.
• Removes sentence regarding statute of limitations.
Proposition 3, 12 —19, 23
These twelve sections are inconsistent with state law and should be modified and clarified (10
different Propositions because cannot be combined by law)
• Prop 3 - Section 8, Extending City Limits Upon Petition
• Prop 12 - Section 43, Budget Public Hearing Notice & Section 44, Budget Public Hearing
• Prop 13 - Section 58, Bond Ordinance Vote
• Prop 14 - Section 73, Sale of City Property
• Prop 15 - Section 74, Purchase Procedure & Section 75, Contracts for city improvements
• Prop 16 - Section 81, Division of taxation
• Prop 17 - Section 87, Taxes; when due and payable
• Prop 18 - Section 88, Seizure and sale of personal property
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• Prop 19 — Section 89, Tax Liens
• Prop 23 — Section 132, Zoning Ordinances
Proposition 4
Section 13 — Qualifications
• Change requirements of mayor and city council members' registration qualifications.
• Require mayor and city council members to be registered voters of the city.
• Eliminate the requirement of two years residency and owner of real estate before being a
candidate for office.
• These changes are required to conform to state law.
Proposition 5
Section 14 - Compensation members of city council
• Implement financial compensation for Mayor and Council:
• Implement $1,000 /month as compensation for the Mayor.
• Implement $500 /month as compensation for Council Members.
Proposition 6
Section 15 — Presiding officer & Section 16 — Vacancies on the council
• Change language to combine these two sections into one to conform to law and to
improve efficiency in the charter.
• Both sections deal with filling vacancies on council.
• Section 16 is outdated due to current 3 -year terms of council.
• Change language and combine to be in conformance with state law.
Proposition 7
Section 17 — Powers given to council
• Updating language in order to make it more relevant and inclusive.
• Removed language in Item one, due to no longer being necessary
• Removed establishing of departments, as this is already covered in Section
22.
• Item 7 is more generic by including all boards and commissions.
• Removed adoption of plats as Planning and Zoning Commission now
handles.
• The adoption, modification and carry out of plans will be more generic by
including all departments that have such duties.
• Removed language in Item 12, already covered under adopted Building
Codes.
Proposition 8
Section 22.1 — Fire department staffing
Delete section from Charter and return the responsibility of staffing and personnel to Council and
staff where these types of management decisions belong.
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Proposition 9
Section 24 — Appointment of municipal judge and clerk
• Update language to conform with current practices and state law.
• Change the word "salary" to "compensation" to allow for those contracted alternate
judges that are not employees of the city.
Remove last sentence regarding language that city clerk shall be the clerk of the court. How the
clerk is appointed is covered under the Uniform Municipal Courts of Record Act, not by the
Charter.
Proposition 10
Section 25 — Induction of council into office, meeting of council
• Update language to conform with current practices and state law.
• Removes reference to the incorrect uniform election date.
Change number of required signatures from members of Council from four to three to
call a special meeting. Four council members constitute a quorum.
Proposition 11
Section 42 — Budget a public record & Section 126 — Publicity of records
• Update language to conform with current practices and state law.
• Combine sections 42 with 126, since both refer to public records.
• Delete phrase "open to public inspection by anyone."
• Add verbiage to section 126 "budget and budget message and all supporting schedules
shall be a public record maintained in the city clerk's office."
• Not all records are public. There are some that are confidential and the current language
gives the public the unrealistic idea that all records are public when they are not.
Proposition 20
Section 90 — Municipal election, 94 — Elections of councilmember by majority, 104 —
Submission of electors & 111 — Recall elections
• Combine and change language to be consistent with state law.
• Each of the subject sections concerns nominations and elections and can be condensed
into one section.
• Deletes City's obligation to make submissions to the Department of Justice, which is no
longer a requirement.
• Corrects election date by making it uniform (rather than absolute on April 1, which is not
accurate).
Proposition 21
Section 92 — How to get name on ballot
• Change requirements of time period to add name to official ballot to conform to Texas
Election Code and to improve efficiency.
• Change the 30 -day filing requirement to be consistent with state law.
• Change "elector" to "voter" to be consistent with Section 13 of Charter.
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• Voter application to be submitted to city clerk rather than Mayor for reasons of
efficiency.
Proposition 22
Section 93 — Council ballots
Changes language of how a candidate's name is placed on the official ballot to conform
to the Texas Election Code. Print full name. If same or similar names are printed on the
ballot, a brief distinguishing description or title to be included.
During further discussion of Proposition 3, 12 —19, 23, Council Member Capetillo requested for
Dr. Murray to address a question of why can't there be one proposition made with all inquiries as
it relates to being inconsistent with law. In response to Council Member Capetillo's request, Dr.
Murray stated that there's a state law that states that any changes to the city charter that's not
directly related to another cannot be put in one proposition.
Council Member Sain inquired as to what happens if the voters vote against the propositions. Dr.
Murray stated that if the charter is inconsistent with state law, the state law will be followed.
Council Member Renteria inquired if language referencing that the proposition is inconsistent
with state law could be put on the ballot for clarity purposes to the voter. City Attorney, Ignacio
Ramirez stated that there's specific ballot language that will be developed and that there's
specific rules as to how the ballot must read.
Council Member Hoskins recommended adding to Section 13 - Qualifications, the
following requirement: A member of the council ceasing to possess any of the qualifications
specified in this section, or Section 12 or any other qualifying descriptor, or convicted of a felony
while in office, shall immediately forfeit his office.
6. CONSENT
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member David
McCartney approving consent agenda items 6.a. through 6.c. 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
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a. Consider an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 8 to the Interlocal Agreement
with Harris County for Circulator Bus Service in the City of Baytown.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,876
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR CIRCULATOR BUS SERVICE
IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO HARRIS
COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED EIGHT
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY -ONE AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($208,951.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Cement Stabilized Sand Contract to
Megasand Enterprises Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,877
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF MEGASAND ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR
THE ANNUAL CEMENT STABILIZED SAND CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF
ONE HUNDRED SIXTY -THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY -
FIVE AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($163,575.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of playground equipment
for Bowie School Park Special Needs Playground project from Lone Star Recreation, Inc.,
representing Landscape Structures, Inc., through the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (Buy Board).
Council Member Renteria stated that it was brought to his attention that seniors were in need of
outdoor park equipment and recommended that this be considered during future planning.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,878
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FIFTY -THREE THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY -FIVE AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($53,585.80) TO
LONE STAR RECREATION, INC., REPRESENTING LANDSCAPE
STRUCTURES, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT FOR THE BOWIE SCHOOL PARK SPECIAL NEEDS
PLAYGROUND PROJECT THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUY BOARD); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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a. Consider six (6) appointments to the Baytown Municipal Development District
(MDD).
Mrs. Brysch presented the agenda item and stated that Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council
Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Mercedes
Renteria, Mr. David Jirrels and Mr. Gary Englert all have requested reappointment to the
Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD). She stated that their terms would expire on
May 31, 2017, or for City Councilmen, whenever they cease to serve as members of the
Baytown City Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Chris Presley approving the appointments of Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member
Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Mercedes Renteria, Mr.
David Jirrels and Mr. Gary Englert to the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD). 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
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a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a
business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City and
with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations.
Mayor DonCarlos stated that there was no need for an executive session.
9. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The Sterling Municipal Library will host its Summer Reading Kickoff on Saturday,
June 06, 2015, from 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Librarian, Jamie Eustace presented the agenda item and stated that the Sterling Municipal
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Library will host its Summer Reading Kickoff on Saturday, June 06, 2015, from 10:00 A.M. -
4:00 P.M. She stated that this year's Summer Reading theme is "Paws to Read" in which will be
held June 06, 2015 through August 01, 2015. She stated that in addition to earning prizes,
participants will also be reading for a cause and at the conclusion of summer, the Friends of
Sterling Library will be making a donation to area animal shelters based on the number of
reading activities completed.
Chief Dougherty presented an update on the body cameras and stated that the policy is
completed. He further stated that they ordered from Coban ten of the older model cameras that
includes an agreement that the older models will be swapped with the newer model for the same
cost once they are available. Additionally, he stated that they will work on implementing
the others during the budget process.
10. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Terry Sain adjourning the May 28, 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
Tem Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the May 28,
2015, City Council Regular Meeting at 8:01 P.M.
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