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2016 09 08 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 08, 2016 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 08, 2016, 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 Council Member David McCartney Council Member Chris Presley Council Member Mercedes Renteria Council Member Terry Sain Council Member Stephen H. DonCarlos Mayor Rick Davis City Manager Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney Leticia Brysch City Clerk Keith Dougherty Sergeant at Arms Mayor DonCarlos convened the September 08, 2016, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 6:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Council Member Hoskins who was absent. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Capetillo. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting held on August 25, 2016. A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member David McCartney approving the August 25, 2016, City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 2 of 13 Approved 2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Present a proclamation designating September 16, 2016, as American Legion Day in Baytown. Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jett presented the agenda item and Mayor DonCarlos presented to Tom Cotta and members of the VFW Post 912 a proclamation designating September 16, 2016, as American Legion Day in Baytown. b. Receive a presentation regarding the Port Authority and Port of Houston. Mr. Roger Guenther, Executive Director of the Port of Houston Authority, presented Council with an update regarding the Port Authority and the Port of Houston. Mr. Guenther stated that the Greater Port of Houston is a 25 mile stretch of the ship channel from the Galveston Bay to upstream of the 610 bridge. He stated that along the channel is over 150 facilities that contribute about 20% of the cargo movement of the Greater Port of Houston, whereas eight (8) of those facilities are that of the Port of Houston Authority. Mr. Guenther stated that the economic value that it induces into the state of Texas is approximately $260 billion annually and contributes $1.2 million jobs to this region. He noted that although the downturn of the economy has been slow with regards to the price of oil which is an impact due to the importing of steel to the turning basin; the east side of town and downstream is on the rise at a rapid pace. He stated that the population growth is an impact on the Port of Houston Authority with Texas .having the fastest growing population which is driving the demand for import cargo such as household goods. Mr. Guenther noted that the expansion of the Panama Canal is open allowing for bigger ships to come through the port putting Houston in a significant positively position to accept more cargo. Mr. Guenther noted that they are the local nonfederal sponsor for the Port of Houston Ship Channel, which means that they are obligated to making sure that the Houston Ship Channel remains a safe navigable waterway. He further stated that their revenues are invested back into their facilities to create more jobs and are currently doing a $10 million study to look at the needed improvements considering the amount of traffic flow projected for the future. Additionally, Mr. Guenther extended an invitation to the community to sign up to visit the Port of Houston as they have public tours that are held twice a day. Council Member Capetillo inquired if the Port of Houston is forecasting any impact with regards to the relationship with the USA and Queba. In response to Council Member Capetillo's inquiry, Mr. Guenther stated that the impact depends on when and if the embargo is lifted, but noted that the Texas region is in a great position to provide Queba with whatever they need. C. Receive a presentation from the Sterling Municipal Library regarding their Outside the Lines Event being held on September 11 -17, 2016. Library Director, Jamie Eustace presented a presentation from the Sterling Municipal Library regarding their Outside the Lines (OTL) event to be held on September 11 -17, 2016. She stated that the idea behind the OTL is to get people thinking and talking about libraries in a different City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 3 of 13 way. She further stated that 247 libraries all across the country will be participating in the event this year and introduced Ms. Leslie Kohles to provide more information on the event. Ms. Kohles stated that the OTL is scheduled from September 11 -17, 2016, which includes a unique event per day over the course of the week. At 6:51 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos recessed into and conducted an executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys on legal matters of granting of a special use permit for a Recreational Vehicle Park consisting of approximately 11.0 acres at 1512 Jones Road, legally described as Baytown Marina Reserve, Harris County, Texas. At 7:02 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. 3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 1512 JONES ROAD a. Conduct a public hearing concerning the granting of a special use permit for a Recreational Vehicle Park consisting of approximately 11.0 acres at 1512 Jones Road, legally described as Baytown Marina Reserve, Harris County, Texas. At 7:03 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos opened and conducted a public hearing concerning the granting of a special use permit for a Recreational Vehicle Park consisting of approximately 11.0 acres at 1512 Jones Road, legally described as Baytown Marina Reserve, Harris County, Texas. Director of Planning and Community Development, Tiffany Foster presented a summary of this item and stated that this public hearing is concerning a special use permit (SUP) to allow for an RV Park at 1512 Jones Road. She stated that back in May of this year, the applicant requested a variance from the Watershed Protection Zone (WPZ) to allow for a development to occur within its boundary, in which City Council denied the request. She further stated that after the denial, the applicant modified their plans and decreased the proposed number of RV pads from 100 to 60 and continued through the special use permit process in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to Council to deny the special use permit. Keith Coburn, Peggy Scrivner, Victoria Fayle, Chris Buckner, Lilly Morrow, Shannon Logan, Tommy Logan, Mark Hall, and Mike Lester all registered to speak regarding the public hearing for agenda item 3.a. Mr. Coburn stated that he lives approximately 600 feet from the proposed property and recommends that Council follow the advice of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny this request. Ms. Scrivner stated that she's lived on Kilgore Road all of her life and would like the area to remain peaceful and quiet. Ms. Fayle relinquished her time to Mr. Mark Hall. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 4 of 13 Mr. Hall stated that his primary concerns was: 1) that a family that lived in their area was unable to rebuild their home after a hurricane which had been there since around 1950, because of its proximity to Cedar Bayou to having an allowance for an RV Development in this same area, and 2) there being no provision to force the rebuilding of a non - existing road. Additionally, he stated that he recommended that Council follow the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Buckner stated that this is his third appearance regarding this issue and requested Council's continued opposition to this effort. Ms. Morrow stated that she's opposed to the approval of the granting of the special use permit for the same reasons and concerns as the previous speakers, but noted that she lives directly in front of the proposed property, where she would be exposed to the noise. Shannon Logan permitted her time to Tommy Logan. Mr. Logan stated that he lives at 1400 Kilgore Road which is in a floodway. He stated that after Hurricane Ike, he received approximately 3 1/2 feet of water in his home. He stated that if anyone frequents this area at all, the James and Kilgore Road intersection will be completely submerged. Mr. Logan further stated that in the event an emergency situation arises, the first responders will have a difficult time providing assistance. Additionally, he stated that he opposes the granting of this request. Mr. Lester stated that as many of his concerns were already mentioned, he noted that the entrance and exits to this proposed park would be through a residential neighborhood which currently has traffic issues. Additionally, he stated that he requests Councils support to and follow Planning and Zoning's recommendation to deny this special use permit. At 7:16 P.M., Mayor DonCarlos closed the public hearing regarding agenda item 3.a. b. Consider an ordinance concerning the granting of a special use permit for a Recreational Vehicle Park consisting of approximately 11.0 acres at 1512 Jones Road, legally described as Baytown Marina Reserve, Harris County, Texas. Mayor DonCarlos stated that based on the testimonies that he's heard, his opinion is that the application for the special use permit is deficient. He stated that based on the testimonies no one is in support of the application and there was no information presented from the applicant during the public hearing in support of the application. Additionally, he stated there's seven (7) criteria's that must be met in order for Council to grant a special use permit and four (4) of them were not met. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 5 of 13 A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Brandon Capetillo approving to deny the granting of the special use permit for a recreational vehicle park at 1512 Jones Road and uphold the ruling of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved 4. UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE DECLARED ELECTED a. Receive the Certificate of Unopposed Status for the Office of Council Member, District No. Two. b. Consider an ordinance declaring the unopposed candidate Chris Presley elected to the Office of Council Member District No. Two of the City of Baytown. City Clerk, Leticia Brysch recommended that agenda items 4.a. and 4.b. be considered together. She presented the agenda items and stated that the City Council called a municipal election for November 08, 2016, to elect a person to the Office of Council Member, District No. Two of the City of Baytown. She further stated that after the filing deadline for a place on the ballot for such election Mr. Chris Presley was the only candidate to file for a place on the ballot for the Office of Council Member, District No. Two. She stated that she's certifying that the candidate is unopposed and that Ordinance No. 13,274 declares the unopposed candidate Chris Presley elected to the Office of Council Member District Two. Additionally, Mrs. Brysch stated that the election for District Two will be canceled; therefore, people will not be able to vote on this election, but it will be noted on the ballot that he's the unopposed candidate declared elected. A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Terry Sain approving Ordinance No. 13,274. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 13,274 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 6 of 13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DECLARING THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE CHRIS PRESLEY ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT NO. TWO (2) OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND CANCELING THE ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL ELECTION PREVIOUSLY ORDERED TO BE HELD ON THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE COUNCIL MEMBER OF COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. TWO (2) OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO INCLUDE IN THE BALLOT FOR THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016, A HEADING ENTITLED "UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES DECLARED ELECTED" UNDER WHICH THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER OF COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. TWO (2) AND CHRIS PRESLEY'S NAME SHALL APPEAR; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. CITY OF BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL BUDGET FY 2016 -2017 a. Consider an ordinance adopting the City of Baytown Municipal Budget, FY 2016- 2017. Billy Kerr registered to speak regarding agenda item 5.a. and stated that he recommends something be included in the budget, such as aerial spraying to address mosquito concerns as they carrying serious diseases. Mayor DonCarlos stated that the City is prohibited from doing aerial spraying the City of Baytown, but was able to do so by variance after Hurricane Ike. Additionally, Mr. Mike Lester, the Director of the Health Department stated that about eight (8) years ago mosquito control efforts increased significantly and since then has transitioned primarily into a lavacide program which is more efficient in controlling the mosquitos than spraying. Mr. Lester stated that aerial spraying can be done, but by a dual engine airplane which costs about 56 cents an acre per spray. Mr. Lester noted for informational purposes that there is a decline in mosquito population during its peak season and further noted that ground spraying is being utilized which is far more efficient in an urban environment than aerial spraying to some extent. Mr. Lester stated that because the west coast is primarily open areas the only way to get out there is by airplane or helicopter. Additionally, Mr. Lester stated that staff is being very proactive in addressing mosquito control and has started an aggressive program with the used tire dealerships to get used tires in closed areas. Additionally, Mr. Kerr recommended exploring and getting more details as it relates to aerial spraying. Mayor DonCarlos requested staff to provide a report with regards to Mr. Kerr's recommendation of exploring more details on aerial spraying. City Manager Davis stated for clarity that there is no tax increase in FY 2016 -2017 budget. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 7 of 13 A motion was made by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 13,275. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 13,275 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2016, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider a resolution ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Baytown FY2016 -17 Municipal Budget. Finance Director, Wade Nickerson presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 2438 ratifies the property tax increase reflected in the City of Baytown FY2016 -17 Municipal Budget. He explained that the city need more property taxes based on value in order to fund this year's budget, but that the tax rate will not be increased. A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member David McCartney approving Resolution No. 2438. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 8 of 13 RESOLUTION NO. 2438 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RATIFYING THE PROPERTY TAX REVENUE INCREASE REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 -2017 MUNICIPAL BUDGET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 102.007(C) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 6. REPORTS a. Receive the 2016 Appraisal Rolls certified by the Harris County Appraisal District and the Chambers County Appraisal District. Mr. Nickerson presented the agenda item for Council to receive the 2016 Appraisal Rolls certified by the Harris County Appraisal District and the Chambers County Appraisal District. He stated that the total appraised value for the city including Harris and Chambers Counties is $3.774 billion. Mayor DonCarlos acknowledged that the appraised tax rolls were received. b. Receive a report on the Comprehensive Plan Annual Report and Strategic Action Plan. Mrs. Foster presented the agenda item and stated that this annual report done by the Planning and Zoning Commission is a review of the Comprehensive Plan adopted by Council in 2007. Additionally, she stated that this report was reviewed at the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and the actual report with comments was included in Councils packet. 7. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member David McCartney approving consent agenda items 7.a. through 7.1. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 9 of 13 a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the acceptance and release of retainage for the 2007 Street Bond Program - Year 6. ORDINANCE NO. 13,276 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE 2007 STREET BOND PROGRAM - YEAR 6 PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY -FOUR THOUSAND THREE AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($184,003.02) TO ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD, FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the acceptance and release of retainage for the John Martin I -10 Improvement Project. ORDINANCE NO. 13,277 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE JOHN MARTIN IH -10 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF THIRTY - NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY -EIGHT AND 501100 DOLLARS ($39,828.50) TO ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD, FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 9 to the Joint 911 Emergency Communications and Information Data Services Center with Turner Construction Company. ORDINANCE NO. 13,278 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE JOINT 911 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION DATA SERVICES CENTER PROJECT, WHICH RESULTS IN A NET CONTRACT PRICE DEDUCTION OF THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY -SEVEN AND 13/100 DOLLARS ($3,477.13); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance accepting the donation of a 0.208 -acre tract of land located on Peppermill Street, Baytown, Harris County, Texas, from Leo and Cecilia Claxton for lift station access and other municipal purposes. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 10 of 13 ORDINANCE NO. 13,279 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A 0.208 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON PEPPERMILL STREET, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM LEO AND CECILIA CLAXTON FOR LIFT STATION ACCESS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for ad valorem tax assessment and collection services. ORDINANCE NO. 13,280 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT FOR AD VALOREM TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES FOR FY 2015 -2016 TO GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY -NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY AND 051100 DOLLARS ($69,990.05); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance authorizing the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Baytown Municipal Development District for the funding of property acquisition costs related to the San Jacinto Boulevard Project. ORDINANCE NO. 13,281 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 THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE FUNDING OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION COSTS RELATED TO THE SAN JACINTO BOULEVARD PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance approving the purchase of the Aqua Loop and Aqua Drop slides and tower from Whitewater West Industries Ltd., for the Pirates Bay Water Park. ORDINANCE NO. 13,282 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ONE MILLION SIXTY -FIVE THOUSAND SIXTY -EIGHT AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($1,065,068.00) TO WHITEWATER WEST INDUSTRIES LTD., FOR THE City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 11 of 13 SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF THE AQUA LOOP AND AQUA DROP SLIDES AND TOWER; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. h. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Sludge Disposal Contract with Sprint Transport, LLC. ORDINANCE NO. 13,283 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL SLUDGE DISPOSAL CONTRACT WITH SPRINT TRANSPORT, LLC, F/K/A RUSTIN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, LP, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND AND NO 1100 DOLLARS ($220,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. i. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Contract to Gold Star Petroleum, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 13,284 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL CONTRACT WITH GOLD STAR PETROLEUM, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($1,200,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Repair Clamps Contract with ACT Pipe and Supply. ORDINANCE NO. 13,285 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL REPAIR CLAMPS CONTRACT WITH ACT PIPE & SUPPLY AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF SIXTY -THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTEENAND 94/100 DOLLARS ($63,317.94); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 12 of 13 k. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Large Meter Testing Contract of Neptune Meters to Southern Flowmeter, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 13,286 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL LARGE METER TESTING OF NEPTUNE METERS CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN FLOWMETER, INC., AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF FIFTY -EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($58,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 1. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole source purchase of Axiall Accu -Tab Hypochlorite Solution Tablets for water park maintenance from Progressive Commercial Aquatics. ORDINANCE NO. 13,287 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($140,000.00) TO PROGRESSIVE COMMERCIAL AQUATICS FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF AXIALL ACCU -TAB HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION TABLETS; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 8. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider two (2) appointments to the Baytown Animal Control Advisory Committee. Mrs. Brysch presented the agenda item to consider two (2) appointments to the Baytown Animal Control Advisory Committee and stated that Mr. Richard Park is eligible for reappointment and desires to serve another two (2) year term, whereas, Ms. Lory Stone declined to serve. Additionally, she stated that the application on file for Mr. Jay Tyler Garrett, Jr., was submitted for consideration of the vacancy. A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Mercedes Renteria III approving the appointments of Mr. Richard Park and Mr. Jay Garrett, Jr. to the Baytown Animal Control Advisory Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Mercedes Renteria III, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 08, 2016 Page 13 of 13 Nays: None Other: Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved 9. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The Baytown Farmer's Market along with the Baytown Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at Town Square on the 3rd Saturday of each month from September through May from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that the Baytown Farmer's Market along with the Baytown Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at Town Square on the 3rd Saturday of each month from September through May from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., beginning Saturday, September 17, 2016. b. The Summer Meals in the Park program ended on Friday, August 5th and served nearly 10,000 meals at seven neighborhood parks and the Sterling Municipal Library. Mr. Johnson noted that in partnership with the Goose Creek CISD, the Summer Meals in the Park program served nearly 10,000 meals at seven neighborhood parks. Assistant City Manager, Kevin Troller stated that the City partners with Congressman Ted Poe's office and the local Chamber of Commerce to provide cards to troops thanking them for their service. Additionally, he stated that this year will be the City of Baytown's fifth year participating in this event. City Manager Davis commended Leticia Brysch and Glenda Bruce of the City Clerk's office for receiving acknowledgement of exemplary customer service from the Texas Department of State Health Services during an audit. He also acknowledged Yvonne Herrera, Jacqueline Carmona, and Lynette Rodriguez of the municipal court and Detective Watkins of the police department for their accomplishments to their respective departments. Additionally, he acknowledged Officer Nathaniel Brown for being commended by the LaPorte Police Department for his assistance with apprehending a robbery suspect. 10. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the September 08, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting at 7:41 P.M. -Y 0.1 m Le icia Brysch, City CIM 0 r 1i City of Baytown = T; O .A'; \ � +qs •Nw..��2 zt 5