2015 06 30 CC Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
June 30, 2015
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 30,
2015, at 5:02 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 June 30, 2015, City Council Special Meeting with a quorum
present at 5:02 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Council Member Renteria
who arrived late.
1.
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.
At 5:02 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos recessed into and conducted 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.
At 5:42 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.
2. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
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a. Consider an ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Baytown
Municipal Development District for funding of development project.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III approving Ordinance No. 12,890. 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
ORDINANCE NO. 12,890
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR FUNDING A
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT THE SAN JACINTO MALL, BAYTOWN,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Chapter 380 Agreement for an economic
development project.
Mayor DonCarlos presented the agenda item and stated that the 380 Agreement is with Fidelis
for the redevelopment of the San Jacinto Mall in which they will acquire the mall on or before
July 15, 2015. He stated that the redevelopment plan calls for the demolition of the entire mall
with the exception of the three (3) anchors stores: JC Penny's, Sears, and Macy's. Mayor
DonCarlos stated that the company will redevelop the mall with new buildings and shopping
areas. He stated that Fidelis does have a signed contract with a company and have been waiting
on an environmental study which is now complete resulting in the mall passing the test. He
further stated that the plans include the development of a full size HEB store at the corner of
Independence Blvd and Garth Road which is currently in the negotiation phase. Additionally,
Mayor DonCarlos stated that within the next couple of years the mall will start to become empty
as tenant leases will expire without renewal, but also stated that this is a long term project for
a new beginning.
A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Robert C.
Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,891. 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
Tern Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,891
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CHAPTER 380
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SAN JACINTO RETAIL
ASSOCIATES, LLC; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN AS AUTHORIZED IN SAID AGREEMENT; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
3. MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no report.
4. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins adjourning the June 30, 2015, City Council Special 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 finther business to discuss, Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the June 30,
2015, City Council Special Meeting at 5: 46 P.M.
Leticia Brysch, City Clerk
City of Baytown