2016 01 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
January 14, 2016
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January
14, 2016, at 6:34 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
Rick Davis
Ignacio Ramirez
Leticia Brysch
Keith Dougherty
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tern
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Sergeant at Arms
Mayor Pro Tern Sain convened the January 14, 2016, City Council Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 6:34 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Mayor DonCarlos
who was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Presley.
MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown City Council Regular Meeting held
on December 10, 2015.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III approving the December 10, 2015, City Council Regular Meeting minutes.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
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Approved
b. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Budget Work Session held
on August 06, 2015.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III approving the August 06, 2015, City Council Work Session Meeting
minutes regarding the Baytown Budget. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Ms. Michelle Reeves requested to address Council to thank them and staff for their
support of Crusin' Texas Toy Drive and to request their participation for the next drive on
December 17, 2016.
Ms. Reeves was not present.
b. The Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) continues to merit recognition as a
"Superior" Water System from the State of Texas.
Public Works Director, Mr. Frank Simoneaux presented merit recognition to the BAWA
employees for BAWA being recognized with the highest recognition given by the state of Texas
as a "Superior" Water System.
3. ANNEXATION AND REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES OF LAND
a. Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading of the proposed voluntary
annexation of approximately 1.5 acres of land located at the southwest intersection of East
Freeway (1 -10) Frontage Road and Sjolander Road, part of and out of Ashbel Smith
Survey, Abstract No. 954, Harris County, Texas.
Director of Planning and Development Services, Mrs. Tiffany Foster presented the agenda item
and stated that Ordinance No. 13,063 is the second and final reading regarding the proposed
voluntary annexation of approximately 1.5 acres of land located at the southwest intersection of
East Freeway (I -10) Frontage Road and Sjolander Road. Additionally, she stated that the project
for this site will be a Valero gas station.
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A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
David McCartney approving Ordinance No. 13,063. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
11I, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,063
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 1. 5
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF
EAST FREEWAY (1 -10) FRONTAGE ROAD AND SJOLANDER ROAD,
PART OF AND OUT OF ASHBEL SMITH SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 954,
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 newly annexed property generally described as
approximately 1.5 acres of land part of and out of Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract No. 954
and located at the southwest intersection of East Freeway (1 -10) Frontage Road and
Sjolander Road, Harris County, Texas, into Council District No. 4.
Mrs. Foster presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 13,088 places approximately
1.5 acres of land located at the southwest intersection of East Freeway (I -10) Frontage Road and
Sjolander Road into Council District No 4.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 13,088. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,088
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ADDING APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES OF LAND PART OF AND
OUT OF ASHBEL SMITH SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 954 AND LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF EAST FREEWAY (I -10)
FRONTAGE ROAD AND SJOLANDER ROAD, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS,
INTO COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4; REPEALING ORDINANCES
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Conduct the public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning
map to rezone approximately 1.5 acres of area, located at the southwest intersection of East
Freeway (1 -10) Frontage Road and Sjolander Road, part of and out of Ashbel Smith
Survey, Abstract No. 954, Harris County, Texas, from Open Space/Recreation (OR) to
General Commercial (GC).
Mrs. Foster stated that agenda item 3.c. and 3.d. were related to the parcel of land previously
annexed. She stated that as land is annexed it is zoned as the most restrictive which is Open
Space/Recreation. She stated that the developer has gone through the planning and zoning
commission who is recommending that the land be zoned from Open Space/Recreation (OR) to
General Commercial (GC).
At 6:42 P.M., Mayor Pro Tent Sain opened and conducted the public hearing concerning a
proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 1.5 acres of
area, located at the southwest intersection of East Freeway (1 -10) Frontage Road and Sjolander
Road, part of and out of Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract No. 954, Harris County, Texas, from
Open Space/Recreation (OR) to General Commercial (GC).
With there being no one registered to speak regarding agenda item 3.c., Mayor Pro Tern Sain
closed the public hearing at 6:42 P.M.
d. Consider approving a proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone
approximately 1.5 acres of area, located at the southwest intersection of East Freeway (I-
10) Frontage Road and Sjolander Road, part of and out of Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract
No. 954, Harris County, Texas, from Open Space /Recreation (OR) to General Commercial
(GC).
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 13,089. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,089
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES OF LAND PART
OF AND OUT OF ASHBEL SMITH SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 954 AND
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF EAST FREEWAY (I-
10) FRONTAGE ROAD AND SJOLANDER ROAD, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, FROM AN OPEN SPACE/RECREATION (OR) ZONING DISTRICT
TO A GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING
A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($2,000.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. SBE CHEMICAL PARTNERS I REINVESTMENT ZONE
City Attorney, Mr. Ignacio Ramirez recommended that agenda items 4.a. and 4.b. be considered
together.
a. Consider a proposed ordinance establishing the SBE Chemical Partners I
Reinvestment Zone, being an 80 -acre tract of land in the William Bloodgood League
Survey, Abstract No. 4, Harris County, Texas.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Tax Abatement with SBE Chemical Partners I
LLC.
Mr. Ramirez stated that Ordinance No.13,090 establishes the SBE Chemical Partners I
Reinvestment Zone, being an 80 -acre tract of land in the William Bloodgood League Survey,
Abstract No. 4, Harris County, Texas. He stated that the public hearing concerning this zone was
held on November 16, 2015, after all notices were published and sent in accordance with law. He
further stated that Ordinance No. 13,090 also makes the following required findings concerning
the same:
1. a finding that the improvements sought are feasible and practical and would be a benefit
to the land to be included in the zone and to the City after the expiration of the associated
tax abatement agreement; and
2. a finding that the area is reasonably likely as a result of the designation to contribute to
the retention or expansion of primary employment or to attract major investment in the
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zone that would be a benefit to the property and that would contribute to the economic
development of the City.
Mr. Ramirez stated that Ordinance No. 13,091 authorizes a Tax Abatement with SBE Chemical
Partners I LLC to construct a new facility, which shall cost approximately $130,000,000 to
$175,000,000 and to create approximately 30 jobs and 175 construction jobs. Additionally, he
stated that a previous ordinance granted a variance so that this abatement agreement would
start with the year 2018 and use the HCAD values in 2016.
Council Member Presley inquired if the reinvestment zone would expire automatically or would
action have to be taken in order to delete it if in fact the company does not locate here. Mr.
Ramirez stated that action would have to be taken in order to delete it.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Brandon Capetillo approving Ordinance No. 13,090 and Ordinance No. 13,091. The vote was as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13,090
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, CREATING THE SBE CHEMICAL PARTNERS I REINVESTMENT
ZONE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 1771 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,091
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 TAX ABATEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
THE SBE CHEMICAL PARTNERS I REINVESTMENT ZONE WITH SBE
CHEMICAL PARTNERS I LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to Peltier Brothers
Construction, Ltd., for the San Jacinto Blvd Lift Station Project.
Director of Engineering, Mr. Jose Pastrana presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance
No. 13,092 approves a Construction Contract with Peltier Brothers Construction, Ltd., for the
San Jacinto Blvd - Lift Station Project in an amount not to exceed $1,639,187. He stated three
(3) bids were received and publicly opened in the Council Chambers on December 15, 2015, at
2:00 P.M. with Peltier Brothers Construction, Ltd., being the low bidder. Additionally, he stated
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that the construction would begin in approximately two weeks and service would begin around
December 23rd.
A motion was made by Council Member Brandon Capetillo and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III approving Ordinance No. 13,092. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,092
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF PELTIER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION,
LTD., FOR THE SAN JACINTO BLVD - LIFT STATION PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH PELTIER
BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LTD., FOR SAID PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED
THIRTY -NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY -SEVEN AND NO/ 100
DOLLARS ($1,639,187.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the exercise of the option to purchase certain
base equipment for the Ice Rink at the Town Square from Oh Wind, Inc.
Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated
that Ordinance No.13,093 authorizes the City Manager to provide notice of intent to
purchase certain base equipment for the Ice Rink at the Town Square from Oh Wind, Inc., for
$99,250. He stated that the City entered into a Service Agreement with Oh Wind, Inc., on a rent
to own basis for the ice rink at the Town Square and under the agreement the City must provide
notice of its intent to purchase on or before January 20, 2016. He further stated that for 27 days
of using the rink there were 5,553 participants with the highest total of participants for a day
being on the snow day.
Council Member Capetillo inquired of the life expectancy of the rink if maintained well and
recommended to increase the snow for next year's snow day. Mr. Drew Potts stated that the life
expectancy of the rink would be about eight (8) to ten (10) years without maintenance.
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A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III approving Ordinance No. 13,093. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tent Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,093
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF
INTENT TO PURCHASE CERTAIN BASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE ICE
RINK AT THE TOWN SQUARE FROM OH WIND, INC., IN THE AMOUNT
OF NINETY -NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO /100
DOLLARS ($99,250.00); REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No.12,924 regarding the closure
of Ferry Road near its intersections with State Highway 146.
City Manager Davis presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 13,094 amends
Ordinance No. 12,924, which was adopted by the Council on August 13, 2015, authorizing the
closure of sections of Ferry Road near its intersections with State Highway 146. He stated that
since the time of the initial ordinance was passed, the same petitioners who originally supported
the initiative stated that the current closures of the U -turn are not functioning well and request
that the city considers closing the lane at the end of Ferry Road near Highway 146 in its
entirety as originally presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
Council Member Capetillo requested to make the closure more presentable by ripping the street
out specific to that closure. Mr. Pastrana stated that ripping the street out would require taking
out the drainage underneath it which will increase the cost of the project significantly. City
Manager Davis stated that staff will work on the aesthetics of the project.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III approving Ordinance No. 13,094. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,094
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF FERRY ROAD NEAR ITS
INTERSECTION WITH STATE HIGHWAY 146; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution transferring unencumbered appropriations in the Fiscal Year
2014 -15 General Fund Budget to cover budget overruns in General Fund Overhead,
Capital and Fire Department budgets.
Acting Finance Director, Mr. Carl Currie presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution
No. 2390 transfers' unencumbered appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2014 -15 General Fund
Budget to cover budget overruns in the General Fund Overhead, Capital, and Fire Department
budgets. Additionally, he stated that the transfers don't change the bottom line of the budget.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving Resolution No. 2390. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2390
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING VARIOUS TRANSFERS OF UNENCUMBERED
APPROPRIATION BALANCES OR PORTIONS THEREOF FROM ONE
OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY TO ANOTHER; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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b. Consider a resolution granting the petition of Venture 2000 LLC for the proposed
voluntary annexation of approximately 9.58 acres of land, located on the south side of the
East Freeway (I -10) Frontage Road, approximately 600 feet west of Thompson Road, part
of and out of Nathaniel Lynch Survey, Abstract No. 44, Harris County, Texas.
Mrs. Foster presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 2391 would grant the
petition of Venture 2000 LLC for the voluntary annexation of approximately 9.58 acres of land
located next to Flying J Travel Plaza at I -10 and Thompson Road. She stated that the
surrounding properties of this location are within the City limits. She stated that the owners
didn't have a purpose for the property at the current time but that staff worked with them to
rezone it as General Commercial which they will then put it on the market.
A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council
Member Brandon Capetillo approving Resolution No. 2391. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2391
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, GRANTING THE PETITION OF VENTURE 2000 LLC, FOR THE
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 9.58 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE EAST FREEWAY (I -10) FRONTAGE ROAD,
APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET WEST OF THOMPSON ROAD, PART OF
AND OUT OF NATHANIEL LYNCH SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 44,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A
SERVICE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
C. Consider a resolution authorizing the City to submit an application to the FY2016
Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) on behalf of the Police and Fire
Departments.
Police Chief Dougherty presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 2392
authorizes the City to submit a grant application to the Houston Urban Area Security Initiative
(UASI) for three projects for an amount not to exceed $1,175,000 for equipment to support and
sustain the Type I Bomb Squad (Police), Type 1 HAZMAT /CBRNE, and Type II Regional
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Structural Collapse and Technical Rescue (Fire). He further stated that there is no cost -share
requirement for this application.
A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council
Member Brandon Capetillo approving Resolution No. 2392. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2392
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION
TO THE HOUSTON URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) FOR
THE FY2016 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
PROGRAM (HSGP) ON BEHALF OF THE BAYTOWN POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED
SEVENTY -FIVE THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($1,175,000.00) FOR
TRAINING AND THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT AND
SUSTAIN (I) TYPE I BOMB SQUAD, (II) TYPE 1 HAZMAT /CBRNE, AND
(III) TYPE II REGIONAL STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE AND TECHNICAL
RESCUE; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR
AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
7. FIREARMS ON GOVERNMENT PREMISES
Mr. Ramirez stated that agenda items 7.a. and 7.b. are related therefore would be discussed
together.
a. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning where firearms will be allowed on
City property.
Mr. Ramirez presented the agenda item and stated that there was a new statue passed by the
legislature that allows for open carry of hand guns in which there was an AG opinion issued that
discussed where to carry in governmental buildings. He stated that a department head committee
was put together to review city policies on weapons. He further stated that Ms. Deanie King and
Mr. Mike Gamer would discuss more details for council's decision on where firearms may be
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allowed on city property and whether city employees would be able to take advantage of the
different statues that the state provides.
Ms. King stated that the discussion items for Council to decide on included:
Whether to prohibit concealed and /or openly carried handguns in City Council and other
open meetings;
Whether to prohibit long guns in City Council and other open meetings and on City
property; and
Whether to allow LTC employees to carry handguns openly or concealed.
She stated that if Council's decision is to prohibit concealed and/or openly carried handguns, the
state requires that there be two separate notices and appropriate signage such as a sign, handing
out cards at the door, or posting on the agenda itself what's prohibited. She stated that there are
many discussions throughout the state as to whether long guns can be regulated and if Council's
decision is to prohibit long guns it would fall under the trespassing law in which a sign should be
posted. She stated that most cities have not addressed long guns because the law in its regard
hasn't changed nor has it been a problem. She further stated that the two notice signs should read
the exact verbiage in English and Spanish:
• Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed
handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code
(handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.
• Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried
handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code
(handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried
openly.
Mr. Garner stated that the proposed ordinance prohibits employees from carrying a prohibited
weapon as the terns is defined in the penal code Section 4601 with exceptions to Peace officers
acting within the scope of their employment and judicial officers such as the Municipal Judge.
He stated that this would also exclude employees that are licensed to carry a handgun by Chapter
411 of the Government Code so long as they are carrying the handgun and the ammunition
concealed, as well as, permit employees to store their firearms and ammunition within their
privately owned vehicles parked on city premises.
For clarification purposes, City Attorney Ignacio Ramirez stated that the City cannot under state
law prohibit licensed open carry or concealed carry inside the lobby of City Hall, but can
prohibit where an open meeting is taking place or private offices. He stated that the sign can be
posted outside of where the open meeting is being held, but not outside most of the City
buildings because the City can be fined per day if posting a sign incorrectly with the exception of
the Municipal Court which is prohibited without signs. Council Member McCartney inquired if
the law prohibited inside the lobby of the Municipal Court. In response to Council Member
McCartney's inquiry, Ms. King stated that there were AG opinions with this regard and the way
it was defined was that any offices, the court room itself, and any offices that are essential to the
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court proceedings but there hasn't been any decision made on it. Mr. Ramirez stated that his
recommendation would be to get dialogue from the District Attorney to see how they would
handle this type of situation being that the charges would be filed with their office. Mr. Garner
stated that until the District Attorney and the Attorney General come to a resolution as it relates
to the court situation, the Court Marshall's will be present in the lobby of the Municipal Court. In
further discussion of long guns, Mr. Ramirez stated that the new law passed effective January I",
doesn't deal with long guns therefore he believes that with the appropriate signage the City could
prohibit long guns from coming into City Hall including the lobby. Additionally, he stated that in
anticipating the effects of the new law staff was trained on what to expect and how to respond.
Mr. Ramirez stated for clarity that the consensus of Council was that they agreed to allow
concealed carry for Council Chambers, but no open carry and to prohibit long guns on City
premises. He further stated that the direction from council was to do the sign (30.07) which
prohibits open carry and the signs to prohibit long guns, but to not do the sign (30.06) which
prohibits concealed carry.
b. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 9 "Conduct" of the City of Baytown
Personnel Policy Manual to add a new section concerning handguns.
Mr. Ramirez stated that the department heads got together and the consensus was to amend the
City policy to allow employees that have a license to conceal carry. He stated that the consensus
of Council was to make changes to Chapter 9 Conduct that would provide for the City Manager
to make administrative rules that would allow concealed carry.
Council Member Hoskins recommended that there's more clarity and details on the language of
the ordinance amendment and requested a copy of the changes once completed.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance 13,095. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,095
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 "CONDUCT" OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL TO ADD A NEW SECTION
TO BE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED SECTION 12 "WEAPONS" TO
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ADDRESS HANDGUNS IN THE WORKPLACE; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
8. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member David
McCartney approving consent agenda items 8.a. through 8.1. The vote was as follows with the
exception of Council Member Capetillo who abstained from consent agenda item 8.c.:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tent Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing an expenditure on behalf of the
Baytown/Chambers County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), for a sole
source purchase of 68 ALERTUS emergency warning beacons from ALERTUS
Technologies.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,096
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF FIFTY -EIGHT
THOUSAND EIGHTY -TWO AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($58,082.00) TO
ALERTUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIXTY -EIGHT
(68) ALERTUS EMERGENCY WARNING BEACONS; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the closeout, acceptance and release of retainage
for the Eastpoint Pipebursting Project with PM Construction & Rehab, LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,097
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE EASTPOINT PIPEBURSTING PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF SIX THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY -SEVEN AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($6,257.00) TO PM
CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC, FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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C. Consider an ordinance granting a pipeline permit to Dow Hydrocarbons and
Resources, LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,098
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, GRANTING A PIPELINE PERMIT TO DOW HYDROCARBONS
AND RESOURCES, LLC, TO INSTALL A NEW TWELVE -INCH (12 ")
PIPELINE IN AN EXISTING PIPELINE CORRIDOR; ESTABLISHING THE
AMOUNT OF THE BOND; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING TO ISSUE THE PERMIT THEREFOR;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 94 "Traffic and Vehicles," Article IV
"Specific Street Regulations," Section 94 -121 "Schedules enumerated" of the Code of
Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to authorize the installation of two (2) stops in the Ginger
Creek Subdivision.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,099
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 94 "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," ARTICLE
IV "SPECIFIC STREET REGULATIONS," SECTION 94 -121 "SCHEDULES
ENUMERATED," SCHEDULE VIII "DESIGNATION — STOP AND YIELD
INTERSECTIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2)
STOP SIGNS IN THE GINGER CREEK SUBDIVISION — ONE (1) ON
PARSLEY AVENUE AT PECAN GROVE DRIVE AND ONE (1) ON
SCOTTSWOOD DRIVE AT PECAN GROVE DRIVE; AUTHORIZING THE
POSTING OF PROPER SIGNS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM
PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR
EACH VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION
AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of uniforms for the Fire
Department from Red the Uniform Tailor through a cooperative agreement with the City
of Frisco.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,100
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FIFTY -NINE THOUSAND
SEVEN HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($59,700.00) TO RED THE
UNIFORM TAILOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS FOR THE FIRE
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DEPARTMENT THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FRISCO; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole source purchase of two (2) Zoll ECG
monitors for the Fire Department.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,101
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF SIXTY -NINE
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY -FOUR AND 06/100 DOLLARS
($69,644.06) TO ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE
OF TWO (2) ZOLL ECG MONITORS; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance prescribing the number of positions in each classification in
"Service Group - Fire."
ORDINANCE NO. 13,102
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, PRESCRIBING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN EACH
CLASSIFICATION IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to renew a services agreement
for administration of an employee health clinic, including medical services and supplies.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,103
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW A SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CAREHERE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF AN
EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC, INCLUDING MEDICAL SERVICES AND
SUPPLIES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND
AND NO 1100 DOLLARS ($540,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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I. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 118 "Signs" of the Code of Ordinances,
Baytown, Texas, to allow new digital billboards be constructed along the interstate
highway system.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,104
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 118 "SIGNS," ARTICLE III "REGULATIONS," DIVISION 4
"LOCATION," SUBDIVISION IV "OFF- PREMISE SIGNS," SECTION 118-
358 "NEW SIGNS," SUBSECTION (G) "DIGITAL BILLBOARDS" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ALLOW NEW
DIGITAL BILLBOARDS BE CONSTRUCTED ALONG THE INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF FIVE
HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($500.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12,937, to accept payment in lieu of
the conveyance of 8.6 acres off Kilgore Road from Fred C. Dittman, Jr., and Nisha Dittman
for the abandonment of a portion of the City's interest in the surface portion of Old Cedar -
Bayou Lynchburg Road right -of -way, located southwest of the intersection of Cedar
Bayou - Lynchburg Road and North Main Street.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,105
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12,937 REGARDING THE
ABANDONMENT AND SALE OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN THE CITY'S
SURFACE RIGHTS TO A PORTION OF OLD CEDAR -BAYOU
LYNCHBURG ROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF CEDAR BAYOU - LYNCHBURG ROAD AND NORTH
MAIN STREET IN ORDER TO ACCEPT PAYMENT IN LIEU OF THE
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY FROM FRED C. DITTMAN, JR., AND
NISHA DITTMAN; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
QUITCLAIM DEED UPON RECEIPT OF CONSIDERATION FOR THE
ABANDONMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
k. Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the interlocal agreement with
the Baytown Municipal Development District for the Town Square Phase 11 Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,106
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE TOWN SQUARE PHASE II
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
1. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment for auditing services to Belt Harris
Pechacek, LLLP.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,107
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR FINANCIAL AUDITING
SERVICES TO BELT HARRIS PECHACEK, LLLP, IN AN AMOUNT OF
NINETY THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($90,000.00) PURSUANT TO
THE AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES WITH BELT
HARRIS PECHACEK, LLLP; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
9.
a. Confirm the City Manager's appointment of the City of Baytown Finance Director.
City Manager Davis presented the agenda item to confirm his appointment of Wade Nickerson as
the Finance Director for the City of Baytown, effective February 22, 2016.
A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council
Member David McCartney approving the appointment of Wade Nickerson as the Finance
Director for the City of Baytown, effective February 22, 2016. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
b. Receive the Mayor's appointments of one (1) representative and one (1) alternate to
the 2016 Transportation Policy Council and one (1) representative and one (1) alternate to
the 2016 Technical Advisory Committee.
City Clerk, Mrs. Leticia Brysch presented the agenda item to appoint Council Member David
McCartney as the representative and Council Member Robert C. Hoskins as the alternate to the
2016 Transportation Policy Council "TPC" and Mr. Jose Pastrana as the representative and Mr.
Frank Simoneaux as the alternate to the 2016 Technical Advisory Committee "TAC."
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A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council
Member Brandon Capetillo approving the appointments of Council Member David McCartney
as the representative and Council Member Robert C. Hoskins as the alternate to the 2016
Transportation Policy Council "TPC" and Mr. Jose Pastrana as the representative and Mr. Frank
Simoneaux as the alternate to the 2016 Technical Advisory Committee "TAC." The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern, Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
10. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The 2016 Baytown Youth Sports Expo will be held at the Baytown Community
Center on January 16 & 17 and January 23 & 24, 2016.
Mr. Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that the 2016 Baytown Youth Sports
Expo will be held at the Baytown Community Center on January 16 & 17 and January 23 & 24,
2016, on Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sundays from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. He
stated that there will be representatives from the Baytown Little League Association, Baytown
Girls Fast Pitch Softball Association, Baytown Teenage Baseball Association, Optimist Football,
Dirty Bay Aquatics, the Baytown Summer Track Team and the Baytown Saints Soccer Club.
Additionally, he stated that the parks department won a Texas Recreation Parks Society Class 3
Lone Star Programming Award for the special pirates' celebration at Pirates Bay.
City Manager Davis recognized Gilbert Garcia, Officer Stephen Hemmenway, and Nathan
Gallop for their participation and accomplishments.
b. District 3 Announcement.
Mayor Pro Tern Sain stated that agenda item 10.b. regarding a District 3 announcement would be
moved to a future agenda.
11.
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
Section 551.074 to deliberate the annual performance evaluation of the Municipal Court
Judge and the six -month performance evaluation of the City Manager.
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b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072
and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of real property for
municipal purposes, to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business
prospect, and to seek the advice of the City Attorney on legal matters related thereto.
At 7:45 P.M., Mayor Pro Tern Sain recessed into and conducted an executive session pursuant
to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 to deliberate the annual performance evaluation of
the Municipal Court Judge and the six -month performance evaluation of the City Manager and
pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
the purchase of real property for municipal purposes, to deliberate the offer of a financial or
other incentive to a business prospect, and to seek the advice of the City Attorney on legal
matters related thereto.
At 9:06 P.M., Mayor Pro Tern Sain reconvened the Open Meeting of the City Council Regular
Meeting and announced that in accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings
Act, no action was taken in the Executive Session.
12. MOTIONS
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing an earnest money contract for the purchase of
real property for municipal purposes.
Mr. Ramirez presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 13,108 authorizes an
earnest money contract for the purchase of real property for municipal purposes. He stated that
the property is the former Hazelwood property of the Evergreen Golf Course in which the City
has been in negotiations to purchase. He stated that an agreement was reached on the terms of the
earnest money contract.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 13,108. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,108
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 EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT WITH
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TEXAS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC., FOR THE
PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 118 ACRES OFF OF EVERGREEN
ROAD, OUT OF TRACTS 4G AND 4H, ABSTRACT 65 OF THE WILLIAM
SCOTT SURVEY, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
OF A PURCHASE PRICE FOR SUCH PROPERTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED NINETY —SIX THOUSAND
AND NO/ 100 DOLLARS ($2,596,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
13. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR CITY MANAGER AND MUNICIPAL
COURTJUDGE
a. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the City Manager's six -month
performance evaluation.
The consensus of the City Council members was that they are satisfied with the City Manager's
performance thus far.
b. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Municipal Court Judge's annual
performance evaluation. The consensus of the Council was to give Judge Escalante a 3%
pay increase effective December 28, 2015.
A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council
Member Chris Presley approving a 3% pay increase for Judge Escalante effective December 28,
2015. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
C. Consider the appointment of Julie Escalante as Municipal Court Judge for a term of
office beginning February 01, 2016, and ending on January 31, 2018.
A motion was made by Council Member Brandon Capetillo and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving the appointment of Julie Escalante as Municipal Court Judge for a
tern of office February 01, 2016, and ending on January 31, 2018. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
14. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III adjourning the January 14, 2016, City Council Regular meeting. The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria
III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pro Tern Sain adjourned the January 14,
2016, City Council Regular Meeting at 9:13 P.M.
City of Baytown