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2016 11 21 CC Minutes, Special MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN November 21, 2016 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Special Meeting on Monday, November 21, 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: Robert Hoskins Council Member David McCartney Council Member Chris Presley 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 November 21, 2016, City Council Special Meeting with a werepresentwith the exception of Council Members quorum present at 6:30 P.M., all members p Capetillo and Renteria who were both absent. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Presley. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting held on October 27, 2016. A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins approving October 27, 2016, City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos,Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Council Member Brandon Capetillo(Absent), Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 2 of 13 Approved 2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service. Director of Human Resources, Carol Flynt presented the agenda item and recognized City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service. She stated that the 30 year recognitions were rescheduled for next month. 5 Years Michael Garner, Assistant City Attorney, Legal Raymond Pheris, Telecommunications Coordinator, Police Sonia Benavides, Senior Administrative Support Specialist, Public Works 15 Years June Tyler, Senior Program Manager, Planning 3. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for property acquisition costs related to the San Jacinto Boulevard Project. Deputy City Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and stated that this item was discussed back in September with a request for funding from MDD with its regard, but at that time staff failed to bring an amendment between the City of Baytown and Harris County, which is what this agenda item is for. He stated that Harris County is doing all of the right-of-way acquisition and this is an increase of$250,000, for land purchase costs. A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 13,359. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Council Member Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 3 of 13 ORDINANCE NO. 13,359 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR THE SAN JACINTO BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PAYMENT TO HARRIS COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($225,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the initiation of condemnation proceedings under Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code and the use of eminent domain to condemn utility easements for the Garth Road Lift Station Expansion Project consisting of a portion of the Final Plat of Home Depot Baytown Subdivision owned by H.D. Development Properties, L.P. Assistant City Attorney, Karen Horner presented the agenda item and stated that the City of Baytown has been trying to acquire easements from Home Depot for about nine (9) months. She stated that as the city continues to work with Home Depot, Ordinance No. 13,360 authorizes the initiation of eminent domain proceedings to acquire a 10-foot utility easement and a 65-foot temporary construction easement. Additionally, Mrs. Horner stated that because there's statutory language required for the motion, staff provided that verbiage to council at their place on the dais. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Terry Sain approving that the City of Baytown authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a 10 feet utility easement and a 65 foot temporary construction easement out of a portion of the final plat of Home Depot Subdivision, Harris County Texas, as more particularly described in Ordinance No. 13,360, for the Garth Road Lift Station Project, and approve such ordinance. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Council Member Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 4 of 13 ORDINANCE NO. 13,360 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DECLARING THE NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE (I) A 10-FOOT WIDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.0365 ACRES (1,588 SQUARE FEET) OF LAND OUT OF THE FINAL PLAT OF HOME DEPOT BAYTOWN SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN VOLUME 515, PAGE 209 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND (II) A 65-FOOT WIDE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY .02388 ACRES (10,400 SQUARE FEET) ADJACENT TO THE WESTERN BORDER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED 10-FOOT SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT OUT OF THE FINAL PLAT OF HOME DEPOT BAYTOWN SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN VOLUME 515, PAGE 209 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE GARTH ROAD LIFT STATION EXPANSION PROJECT; DETERMINING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR SUCH ACQUISITIONS; AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR THE GARTH ROAD LIFT STATION EXPANSION PROJECT; APPOINTING AN APPRAISER AND NEGOTIATOR AS NECESSARY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE PROPERTY RIGHTS TO BE ACQUIRED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE THE NEEDED PROPERTY RIGHTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY OR DESIGNEE TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY IF PURCHASE NEGOTIATIONS ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution granting consent to the inclusion of 130.8078 acres out of the John Steel Survey, Abstract 227 and the Christian Smith Survey, Abstract 22, in Chambers County,Texas,into Chambers County Improvement District No. 1. Mrs. Horner presented the agenda item and stated that Chambers County Improvement District requested annexation in certain areas earlier this year with portions of those including territories within the city limits, but since have revised their petition that includes 130 acres outside of the city limits inside of the City's ETJ. Additionally, she stated that in order for them to annex the City must approve of such being that they are inside of the city's ETJ. City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 5 of 13 A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Hoskins approving Resolution No. 2448. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Council Member Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2448 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING CONSENT TO THE INCLUSION OF 130.8078 ACRES OUT OF THE JOHN STEEL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 227 AND THE CHRISTIAN SMITH SURVEY, ABSTRACT 22, IN CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS, WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, INTO CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member David McCartney approving consent agenda items 5.a. through 5.p. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Council Member Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved a. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 98 "Utilities," Article III "Water Service," Section 98-57 "Tapping fees" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to establish tapping fees, without regard to whether the tap is on the long or short side. City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 6 of 13 ORDINANCE NO. 13,361 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 98 "UTILITIES," ARTICLE III "WATER SERVICE," SECTION 98-57 "TAPPING FEES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH TAPPING FEES, WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER THE TAP IS ON THE LONG OR SHORT SIDE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 to the Massey Tompkins Water Tank Rehabilitation Project with Gulf States Protective Coatings Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 13,362 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH GULF STATES PROTECTIVE COATINGS INC., FOR THE MASSEY TOMPKINS WATER TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 70/100 DOLLARS ($157,270.70); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with SKA Consulting, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership, for the Public Works Fuel Tanks Project. ORDINANCE NO. 13,363 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SKA CONSULTING L.P., FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FUEL TANKS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($37,660.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance renewing the agreement with Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company (Hartford) for Retiree Medicare Supplemental Insurance. City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 7 of 13 ORDINANCE NO. 13,364 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HARTFORD LIFE & ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY FOR RETIREE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE SERVICES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF JANUARY 1, 2017, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($878,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company/Voya Financial,as the carrier/administrator for the City of Baytown's stop loss coverage. ORDINANCE NO. 13,365 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYNOYA FINANCIAL AS THE CARRIER/ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S STOP LOSS COVERAGE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION SEVENTY- EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,078,000.00) FOR THE SPECIFIC AND AGGREGATE STOP LOSS COVERAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance authorizing a cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of North Richland Hills. ORDINANCE NO. 13,366 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 A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance authorizing a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Friendswood Independent School District. ORDINANCE NO. 13,367 City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 8of13 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 A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE FRIENDSWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. h. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Interlocal Agreement for The Interlocal Purchasing System with Region VII Education Service Center. ORDINANCE NO. 13,368 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 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS) PROGRAM WITH REGION VII EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. i. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of Laserfiche software licenses and professional services from MCC Innovations, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 13,369 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($56,600.50) TO MCC INNOVATIONS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF END USER SOFTWARE LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR LASERFICHE THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of 42 Panasonic CF-53 computers and 38 Havis docking stations for the Police Department. ORDINANCE NO. 13,370 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY AND 85/100 DOLLARS ($150,790.85) TO INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF FORTY-TWO (42) PANASONIC CF-53 COMPUTERS AND THIRTY- EIGHT (38) HAVIS DOCKING STATIONS THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 9of13 k. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole source purchase of two (2) Zoll ECG (Electrocardiogram) monitors for the Fire Department. ORDINANCE NO. 13,371 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. L Consider an ordinance approving the payment of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) fee for the City's four (4) wastewater treatment plants. ORDINANCE NO. 13,372 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINE AND 45/100 DOLLARS ($164,509.45) TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED WATER QUALITY FEES FOR THE CITY'S FOUR (4) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. m. Consider a joint resolution requesting the members of the 85th Legislative Session of the State of Texas to support legislation that provides a fair and equitable distribution of the sporting goods sales tax revenue for local and state parks. RESOLUTION NO. 2449 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 85TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT PROVIDES A FAIR AND EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SPORTING GOODS SALES TAX REVENUE FOR LOCAL AND STATE PARKS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. n. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept three separate awards from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, for the FY2016 Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) on behalf of the Police and Fire Departments. City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 10 of 13 RESOLUTION NO. 2450 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THREE (3) GRANTS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FY2016 HOUSTON URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($325,781.05); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; ASSURING PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. o. Consider a resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Office of the Governor for the FY17 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program on behalf of the Police Department. RESOLUTION NO. 2451 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FY2017 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-SIX AND 97/100 DOLLARS ($124,996.97); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; ASSURING PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. p. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the FY16 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program on behalf of Fire/EMS. RESOLUTION NO. 2452 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR A FY2016 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-ONE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($425,891.00) FOR TEN (10) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS TO RECEIVE PARAMEDIC TRAINING; AUTHORIZING A CASH MATCH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($42,589.00); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 11 of 13 OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 6. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider five (5) appointments to the Sign Committee. City Clerk, Leticia Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the reappointment of Chet Theiss, Steve Starett, and Al Bush and the appointment of Ms. Melody Galland, a representative of TxDOT to the Sign Committee. Additionally, she stated that there is a current vacancy for the representative of the sign business community. A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving the reappointments of Chet Theiss, Steve Starett, and Al Bush and the appointment of Ms. Melody Galland, a representative of TxDOT to the Sign Committee. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos,Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Council Member Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved b. Consider one(1) appointment to the Baytown Housing Authority. Mrs. Brysch presented the agenda item and stated that the appointment of Ms. Shirley Hutchison was vetted by Mayor DonCarlos, as well as, the Housing Authority. A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Hoskins the appointment of Ms. Shirley Hutchison to the Baytown Housing Authority. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos,Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Council Member Brandon Capetillo(Absent), Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 12 of 13 Approved 7. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The Annual Baytown Christmas Parade will begin at 6:30 P.M., Thursday, December 01, 2016, on Market Street in front of Bicentennial Park. b. The 50th Annual Art Show and Reception will be held at the Baytown Community Center on Friday, December 02, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. c. The Town Square Ice Rink will open for the Christmas season on Friday, November 25th at 6:00 P.M. Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Johnson presented the agenda items 7.a., 7.b., and 7.c. He stated that the 2016 Baytown Christmas Parade and tree lighting will be held on Thursday, December 1st, at 6:30 P.M. and that the 50th Annual Art Show and Reception will be held at the Baytown Community Center on Friday, December 2nd, at 6:00 P.M. He further stated that the Towns Square Ice Rink opens on Friday, November 25th, at 6:00 P.M. through January 08, 2017, with the exception of Christmas and New Year's Day. Additionally, he stated that the rink will be also open during the day for Christmas on Texas Avenue and Snow Day. d. City of Baytown Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th, 2016, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. City Manager Davis presented the agenda item and stated that the City of Baytown Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th, 2016, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. 8. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley adjourning the November 21, 2016, City Council Special Meeting. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Terry Sain, Council Member Chris Presley Nays: None Other: Council Member Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 21,2016 Page 13 of 13 With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the November 21, 2016, City Council Special Meeting at 6:44 P.M. Leticia Brysch, City C1-111 City of Baytown :dy;;. •••�lY��44 d O• •� 'I '>✓�o•••000•oo••o•�� 111115 \\,\,5,,,, •