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2013 02 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
February 14, 2013
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday,
February 14, 2013, 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
Robert Hoskins
David McCartney
Mercedes Renteria
Terry Sain
Scott Sheley
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Stephen H. DonCarlos Mayor
Robert D. Leiper
Ron Bottoms
Kevin Troller
Ignacio Ramirez
Leticia Brysch
Keith Dougherty
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Sergeant at Arms
Mayor DonCarlos convened the February 14, 2013, City Council Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 6:30 P.M., all members were present.
Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member McCartney.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on
January 24, 2013.
Alan Hudgins registered to speak before Council regarding agenda item l.a.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Mercedes
Renteria III approving the January 24, 2013, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
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Nays: None
Approved
2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor DonCarlos stated that agenda items 2.a. and 2.c. were removed from the current agenda.
a. Ms. Sonia Barrett requests to address Council to gain their support for Priceless
Princess / Prince Charming in regards to a building to hold their sessions and to provide a
weekend hangout for the kids.
C. Recognize the 50th Anniversary of the City of Baytown's Sterling Municipal
Library.
b. Present a proclamation designating February 18, 2013, as Robert E. Lee Interact
Club Day.
Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jett presented the agenda item and Mayor DonCarlos presented
the proclamation to the Robert E. Lee Interact Club designating February 18, 2013, as Robert E.
Lee Interact Club Day.
3. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract with Montgomery
Building Services, LLC for the construction of the Baytown Gateway Project.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,176 awards a
construction contract to Montgomery Building Services, LLC for $287,443.00 for the
construction of the Baytown Gateway Project. He stated that the City of Baytown, in partnership
with the Economic Alliance — Houston Port Region, plans to construct a gateway as part of the
San Jacinto Texas Historic District Gateway program at the I -10 and Spur 330 interchange. The
gateway base bid consist of a masonry base with a vertical steel oil derrick structure totaling 45
feet in total height and will consist of a wing wall that will display the name "Baytown" with
landscaping surrounding the monument.
City Manager Leiper stated that a pre -bid conference was held on January 29, 2013, and bids
were opened on February 5`h. Four bids were received with a low base bid of $232,305.00
coming from Montgomery Building Services, LLC. City Manager Leiper further stated that staff
recommended accepting all four alternate bids for a total bid of $287,443.00, and that
construction is expected to begin in March 2013, with 120 days allowed for completion.
A motion was made by Council Member Scott Sheley and seconded by Council Member
Brandon Capetillo approving Ordinance No. 12,176. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,176
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH
MONTGOMERY BUILDING SERVICES, LLC, FOR THE BAYTOWN
GATEWAY PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED
EIGHTY -SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY -THREE AND
NO 1100 DOLLARS ($287,443.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Alan Hudgins registered to speak before Council regarding agenda item 3.a. and inquired about
the roll the Knudson Engineer consultant played during the construction phase of the project.
City Manager Leiper stated that as with all city design contracts, the design engineer has a roll
during construction just in case there are questions about the design.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a Professional
Service Agreement with Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville Inc., (PGAL) for the
preliminary design phase services for the Joint 911 Emergency Communications and
Information Data Services Center Project.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,177 authorizes
the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Professional Service Agreement with Pierce
Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc. (PGAL), for the preliminary design phase services for the
Joint 911 Emergency Communications and Information Data Services Center Project for a cost
not to exceed $17,500.00.
He stated that this is the first phase of a multi -phase construction project and the scope of work
consists of site selection, preliminary planning, programming and design for a new building that
will contain a 911 public safety answering point (PSAP), public safety dispatch services,
information technology services data center and personnel offices. He stated that the
Development Phase includes the site analysis, recommendation of a site, programming for the
project; single line architectural floor plan(s) for the building and proposed site improvements;
and project budgets.
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City Manager Leiper stated that Mr. Cavazos, Superintendent of Goose Creek CISD, will
meet with the School Board to determine if they will begin the preliminary steps for a joint
venture project. He stated that the building would have separate ITS server rooms for each entity,
and share common areas such as offices, breaks rooms, restrooms, parking, emergency power
systems, and fire protection systems.
City Manager Leiper stated that while Goose Creek has funds in their proposed bonds for this
project, this contract did not include Goose Creek and their needs. City Manager Leiper also
stated that should the School Board agree to take the first step in regards to this project, then
negotiations with PGAL would be begin in order to program the School District part. Lastly,
City Manager Leiper noted that the additional programming for the School District would be
paid by them and that the School District could at any step up to the actual design opt out.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III approving Ordinance No. 12,177. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,177
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH PIERCE GOODWIN ALEXANDER & LINVILLE, INC., FOR
PRELIMINARY DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE JOINT 911 EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION DATA SERVICES CENTER
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($17,500.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing a construction contract with Horizon
International Group, LLC, for Fire Station No. 7.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,178 authorizes
a construction contract with Horizon International Group, LLC, for Fire Station No. 7, in the
amount of $2,651,500.00, which includes the base bid plus bid alternate No 8.
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He further stated that the scope of this project includes: (1) the construction of a new single -story
wood frame and masonry veneer fire station facility of approximately 15,000 square feet, located
at 7215 Eastpoint Boulevard in Baytown, Texas; (2) the architectural, civil, structural, plumbing,
fire protection, HVAC, and electrical systems for the building, (3) the paving, drainage,
landscaping and (4) other related work at the site.
City Manager Leiper stated that bids were opened on February 05, 2013, in which ten bids were
received with Horizon International Group, LLC, being the lowest bid.
A motion was made by Council Member Brandon Capetillo and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III approving Ordinance No. 12,178. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,178
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH
HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC, FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION
NO.7 PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A SUM OF TWO MILLION
SIX HUNDRED FIFTY -ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO1100
DOLLARS ($2,651,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance awarding a contract to Huffman Construction, Inc. for the
removal and disposal of derelict pilings in Tabbs Bay.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,179 awards a
contract to Huffman Construction, Inc., for the removal and disposal of derelict pilings in Tabbs
Bay, in the amount of $134,932. He stated that a mandatory pre -bid conference was held
on January 30th with five companies in attendance. The City received three bids, which were
opened on February 61h, with the low bid coming from Huffman Construction, Inc. City Manager
Leiper stated that the bids included a base bid for the removal and disposal of 250 piles, as well
as, an alternate for the cost of removal and disposal per pile after 250 up to a maximum of
$35,000. He further stated that the amount from the Coastal Management Grant was $81,000 and
a City match in the amount of $54,000.
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City Manager Leiper stated that staff plans to apply for a Cycle 19 grant in September 2013 to
continue cleaning Tabbs Bay of abandoned and derelict piles.
Mayor DonCarlos stated that there were some piles left from the first removal and inquired if
there was a plan to go back and remove them. Mr. Scott Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director,
stated that these piles were not visible at the time of the first removal, however, he noted that
there would be a request placed for those piles to be removed, along with the piles along the
bridge area.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Mercedes
Renteria III approving Ordinance No. 12,179. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,179
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HUFFMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.,
FOR THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF DERELICT PILINGS IN TABBS
BAY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH HUFFMAN
CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR SAID PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY -FOUR
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY -TWO AND NO 1100 DOLLARS
($134,932.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing a license agreement with the Baytown Historical
Preservation Association concerning the placement of the John C. Sjolander House at the
Republic of Texas Plaza on N. Main Street.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,180
authorizes a license agreement with the Baytown Historical Preservation Association (BHPA)
concerning the placement of the John C. Sjolander House (currently located on Pine Oak Lane,
Baytown 7752 1) at the Republic of Texas Plaza on N. Main Street.
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City Manager Leiper stated that the BHPA had been offered the 1910 John C. Sjolander House
and that they have requested permission to include the house in the "living history" complex of
the Republic of Texas Plaza on North Main. He further stated that according to BHPA, the
workmanship and style of the house is different from the two houses now on site and would be
an appropriate representation of the Cedar Bayou community in which they believe that the
house is historically significant, as it belonged to John C. Sjolander (1883 - 1957), who was the
son of John Peter Sjolander, a Swedish immigrant who landed in Galveston in 1871, at age 20.
City Manager Leiper stated that the Sjolander family is making the donation, including moving
costs, original furnishings, and original handwritten poems, to BHPA and the BHPA will
maintain the house as they have with the other homes on the property for the past 26 years.
Additionally, City Manager Leiper stated that the Association will be responsible for all cost
associated with the move and future restoration efforts for the facility including electrical cost
and that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved this item at their February 06, 2013,
meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Scott Sheley and seconded by Council Member Robert
C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,180. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,180
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
ASSOCIATION TO ALLOW THE JOHN C. SJOLANDER HOUSE TO BE
MOVED TO THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS PLAZA FOR USE AS PART OF
THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS PLAZA PUBLIC TOURS AND TO PROMOTE
TO THE PUBLIC THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C Consider an ordinance authorizing a contract with the Texas Mariners Cruising
Association (TMCA) for the Spring Fling at Bayland Island and granting a variance to
exempt the event from the provisions of Chapter 74 "Peddlers and Solicitors" of the Code
of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas.
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City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,181 authorizes
a Hotel -Motel funded contract to provide up to $4,500 to the Texas Mariners Cruising
Association (TMCA) for the Spring Fling at Bayland Island and grants a variance to exempt the
event from the provisions of Chapter 74 "Peddlers and Solicitors" of the Code of Ordinances,
Baytown, Texas.
City Manager Leiper also stated that the TMCA holds an annual Spring Fling each year
highlighting an area marina which is geared to TMCA members and encourages their members
and friends to travel to the event location. The event has been held in Freeport for the past two
years, and will bring up to 150 boats to Bayland Island the weekend of May 17 to 19. The event
will feature educational sessions, vendor booths and live music.
Tom Taylor, Chairman of the 2013 Spring Fling presented an overview regarding the event and
stated that any proceeds from this event would go towards charity.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Brandon
Capetillo approving Ordinance No. 12,181. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,181
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS MARINERS CRUISING ASSOCIATION, INC.,
FOR ITS SPRING FLING TO BE HELD ON MAY 17, 2013, THROUGH MAY
19, 2013, AT BAYLAND ISLAND; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF HOTEL
OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($4,500.00);
GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXEMPT THE TEXAS MARINERS
CRUISING ASSOCIATION'S SPRING FLING FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 74 "PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CONTINGENT UPON THE FILING OF
AN APPLICATION AND RECEIVING A PERMIT FOR A LIVE OUTDOOR
EXHIBITION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
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a. Consider a resolution granting the petition of Ryan and Chad Fitzgerald requesting
annexation of approximately 10.01 acres located on the south side of the I -10 feeder road
west of State Highway 146, located in the William Bloodgood League Survey, Abstract 4,
Chambers County, Texas.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 2228 grant the
petitions requesting annexation submitted by Ryan and Chad Fitzgerald for approximately 10.01
acres located along the south I -10 feeder road approximately 2,000 feet west of SH 146 and also
directs the preparation of a service plan for the area proposed to be annexed. He stated that the
applicant indicated the intent to develop a recreational vehicle park and several commercial out -
parcels on the property, but annexation is required to extend necessary utilities to the site.
Chance Bennett registered to speak before Council regarding agenda item 4.a. and stated that the
property would be off the feeder road about 400 feet into the woods and create a nature
barrier to keep as much of a natural vegetation as possible. He stated that the Gulley that runs
east and west and the entrance along the power line easement would stay vegetated. Mr. Bennett
stated that the entry road and check in station would be off the highway about 400 feet of
roadway and there should not be any backup. Additionally, Mr. Bennett stated that the park
would provide for about 100 spaces and have a 3000 square foot bath wash house facility for the
tenants.
City Manager Leiper stated that the sewer line accessibility would have to be extended along the
frontage road from Highway 146 to the west of the property.
A motion was made by Council Member Scott Sheley and seconded by Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III approving Resolution No. 2228. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2228
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, GRANTING THE PETITION OF RYAN AND CHAD FITZGERALD
TO ANNEX 10.01 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE I -10
FEEDER ROAD WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 146, LOCATED IN THE
WILLIAM BLOODGOOD LEAGUE SURVEY, ABSTRACT A -4,
CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A
SERVICE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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5. REPORTS
a. Present City Council with an update on the new Public Safety Broadband Network
and the recent visit by board members of the First Responder Network Authority
(FirstNet).
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and Dennis Wells, Acting ITS Director
presented an overview on the new Public Safety Broadband Network and the recent visit by
board members of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). Mr. Wells stated that the
City of Baytown is the only organization in the nation with the capability of public safety
personnel perform operational testing mode on the new public safety network. Mr. Wells stated
that the City of Baytown has 12 operational vehicles equipped with the new system and that on
April 08, 2013, a release of $121,500,00.00, of funding would be available for each state to apply
for and that Texas was the only state qualifying for the full amount of $6 million.
City Manager Leiper stated the City's public safety communications system is outdated and
requires replacement, and in doing so the City wants to ensure that the replacement system
is capable of being updated with future technology compatibility, which this network has. He
also stated that the network system in question has the capability for all parties involved to be
able to communicate through the internet with one another, and see an incident by video from the
device being utilized.
b. Receive a report on the 2013 Texas Municipal League (TML) Elected Officials
Conference and legislative briefing.
The Assistant to the City Manager, Nick Woolery provided a recap of the Legislative Briefing
held during the Texas Municipal League's (TML) 2013 Elected Officials Conference held from
February 2 -4 in Austin. Mr. Woolery stated that the City of Baytown received the Leadership
Award for the investment of training and education of elected officials.
He stated that the legislative briefing included discussions regarding three (3) main
issues being water, transportation and school funding. Mr. Woolery stated that all five (5) of the
city's representatives attended the conference and all meetings with them went well. Mayor
DonCarlos inquired as to what Senator Williams say about the appraisal and revenue
caps. Council Member Sain stated that he addressed that concern to Senator Williams and felt
that it was well received by the Senator.
6. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Scott Sheley and seconded by Council Member David
McCartney approving consent agenda items 6.a. through 6.w. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
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Nays: None
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a professional
service agreement with Malcolm Pirnie Inc., for design and bid services for the Central
District Wastewater Treatment Plant Grit, Security and Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition Improvements Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,182
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC., FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT GRIT SYSTEM PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE
AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY -SIX THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED FORTY -TWO AND NO 1100 DOLLARS ($826,242.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the closeout and acceptance of the Hunt Road
Extension Phase 1 Project (5 lane) and the release of retainage to Angel Brothers
Enterprises, LTD.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,183
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE HUNT ROAD EXTENSION PHASE I PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWENTY -FIVE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY -SIX AND 28/100 DOLLARS
($25,786.28) TO ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD, FOR SAID
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the closeout of the CDBG Non - Housing
Wastewater Emergency Power Project: Wastewater Treatment Plant Generators.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,184
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE CDBG NON- HOUSING WASTEWATER
EMERGENCY POWER PROJECT: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
GENERATORS; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF
EIGHTY -EIGHT THOUSAND TWENTY AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($88,020.80)
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TO C.F. MCDONALD ELECTRIC, INC., FOR SAID PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the 2012 Annual Waterline
System Rehabilitation Project with SKE Construction, LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,185
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE WATERLINE SYSTEM REHABILITATION
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ONE
HUNDRED THIRTY -FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY -SIX
AND 87/100 DOLLARS ($135,276.87) TO SKE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR
SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the acceptance and closeout of the Wayne Gray
Sports Complex Family Aquatics Center Project (Pirates Bay), and release remaining
retainage.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,186
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE WAYNE GRAY SPORTS COMPLEX FAMILY
AQUATICS CENTER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF
THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED SEVENTY -FOUR AND 37/100 DOLLARS ($114,374.37) TO
HASSELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND WHITEWATER WEST
INDUSTRIES, LTD., CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF THE REQUISITE
RELEASES AND AFFIDAVITS OF ALL BILLS PAID FOR SAID PROJECT;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance approving Change Order No. 2 for the 2007 Street Bond
Project- Year 4 to Angel Brothers.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,187
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH ANGEL
BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD., FOR THE 2007 STREET BOND
PROJECT - YEAR 4; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED SEVEN AND 451100 DOLLARS ($240,507.45); AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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g. Consider an ordinance renewing the 2012 Annual Mill and Overlay Contract with
Angel Brothers Enterprises, LTD.
City Manager Leiper stated that the amount in the contract was changed to $1.2 million would
cover two (2) fiscal years, but at this meeting Council could only approve the funding for the
current fiscal year.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,188
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE 2012 MILL AND OVERLAY CONTRACT WITH
ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD, FOR YEAR 2; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO 1100
DOLLARS ($1,200,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Electrical Services
Contract with Baytown Electric Company.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,189
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC
COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM
OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO 1100 DOLLARS
($200,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Portland Cement Contract to Ash
Grove Cement Company.
Alan Hudgins registered to speak before Council regarding agenda item 6.i. and stated that
Novus Wood Group was proposing to conduct a wood grinding and mulching operation
directly behind Cedar Crest Cemetery. He stated that this property is currently zoned as mixed
use (MU) and was confirmed as a non - conforming property. Mr. Hudgins stated that the wood
grinding operation does not comply with ULDC criteria as a grandfathered land use or
proposed ULDC regulations for mixed use.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,190
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY FOR
THE ANNUAL PORTLAND CEMENT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED
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THOUSAND AND NO 1100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Wood Grinding and
Material Handling Services Contract to Novus Wood Group, L.P.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,191
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE WOOD GRINDING AND MATERIAL
HANDLING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NOVUS WOOD GROUP, L.P.,
AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM
OF TWO HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($210,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
k. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Electrical Motor
Control Center Services Contract with Baytown Electric Company.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,192
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC
COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROL
CENTER SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND
NO 1100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
1. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Mowing, Edging and
Trimming Services Contract with Grant Smith Mowing, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,193
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL MOWING, EDGING AND TRIMMING
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GRANT SMITH MOWING, INC., AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF
TWO HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY -EIGHT AND
12 /100 DOLLARS ($201,558.12); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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m. Consider an ordinance renewing of the Annual Janitorial Services Contract with
McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,194
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH MCLEMORE BUILDING MAINTENANCE, INC., AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF
ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY -FIVE
AND 60/100 DOLLARS ($104,325.60); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
n. Consider an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 12,158 and authorizing a
new interlocal cooperation contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety regarding
the denial of a driver's license renewal for failure to appear in the Baytown Municipal
Court, or for failure to pay certain fines and costs.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,195
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 12,158, PASSED ON JANUARY 10,
2013; AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REGARDING THE DENIAL OF A
DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWAL FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL COURT OR FOR FAILURE TO PAY CERTAIN
FINES AND COSTS; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
o. Consider an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 12,157 passed on January 10, 2013,
and authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Baytown Municipal Development District
for funding the Hutto Lift Station Upgrade Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,196
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 12,157 PASSED ON JANUARY 10,
2013; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR FUNDING THE
HUTTO LIFT STATION UPGRADE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
p. Consider an ordinance granting a variance to Section 22 -124 of the Code of
Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to extend the Temporary Housing Permit at 517 S. Burnet
Dr., Baytown, Harris County, Texas, until December 31, 2013.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12,197
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO SECTION 22 -124 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY
HOUSING PERMIT AT 517 S. BURNET DR., BAYTOWN, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2013; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
q. Consider an ordinance approving the purchase of a 30 foot X 44 foot polygon shade
structure for the Pirates Bay Water Park through the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (Buy Board) from BJ's Park & Recreation Products.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,198
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THIRTY -THREE THOUSAND
SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY -FOUR AND 25/100 DOLLARS ($33,674.25) TO
BJ'S PARK & RECREATION PRODUCTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 30'X
44' POLYGON SHADE STRUCTURE FOR THE PIRATES BAY WATER
PARK THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING
COOPERATIVE (BUY BOARD); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
r. Consider an ordinance authorizing a purchase and service agreement with Media
RUSHWORKS, Inc., for audio /visual enhancements to the City Council Chamber.
City Manager Leiper stated that the contracts were not completed so he would have to be
authorized to sign the contract but the dollar amount did not change.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,199
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A VIDEO SYSTEMS SALE, INSTALLATION
& INTEGRATION AGREEMENT WITH MEDIA RUSHWORKS, INC., FOR
AUDIOVISUAL ENHANCEMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE
AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY -FIVE THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 61/100 DOLLARS ($175,311.61); AUTHORIZING
A CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTEEN
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY -ONE AND 16/100 DOLLARS
($15,531.16); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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S. Consider an ordinance authorizing an agreement for financial auditing services with
Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,200
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 AN AGREEMENT FOR
AUDITING SERVICES WITH BELT HARRIS PECHACEK, LLLP;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY -
SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY -EIGHT AND NO /100
DOLLARS ($96,238.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
t. Consider a resolution authorizing the Chambers County Mosquito Control
Department to use aerial application methods for the purpose of mosquito control within
the Chambers County portion of Baytown.
RESOLUTION NO. 2229
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CHAMBERS COUNTY MOSQUITO
CONTROL DEPARTMENT TO USE AERIAL APPLICATION METHODS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF MOSQUITO CONTROL WITHIN THAT PORTION
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN THAT LIES WITHIN CHAMBERS COUNTY,
TEXAS; DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO NOTIFY THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
U. Consider a resolution amending the authorized representatives for the Texas Local
Government Investment Pool ( "TexPool ").
RESOLUTION NO. 2230
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
V. Consider a resolution amending the authorized representatives for the Texas Short
Term Asset Reserve Fund ( "TexStar ").
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RESOLUTION NO. 2231
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE
PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT POOL KNOWN AS TEXSTAR SHORT
TERM ASSET RESERVE FUND; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
W. Consider a resolution approving the City of Baytown's Investment Policy and
Strategy Statement in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act.
RESOLUTION NO. 2232
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S INVESTMENT POLICY
AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC
FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
7. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider four (4) appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
City Manager Leper presented the agenda item and to consider the appointments of Spencer
Carnes, Tracey Wheeler, and Lisa Clary to the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated that
Commissioners Carnes, Wheeler and Clary desire reappointment for another two (2) year term
and if re- appointed their term would commence immediately and expire on December 31, 2014.
He also stated that Dr. Joe Floyd, District 4 appointment, resigned from the Commission on
January 24, 2013, leaving one vacancy on this board.
Council Member Sain recommended Mr. Pete Cote to serve on the commission to replace Mr.
Floyd, in which Mr. Cote agreed to serve, if approved for the appointment.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Scott
Sheley approving the appointments of Spencer Carnes, Tracey Wheeler, Lisa Clary, and Pete
Cote to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Approved
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8. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The Marcus Lee Zaruba Criminal Justice Foundation's Jail Break Run is scheduled
for Saturday, February 16, 2013, beginning at 6:00 A.M. in front of the Baytown Police
Department.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that the Marcus Lee Zaruba Criminal
Justice Foundation's Jail Break Run was scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2013, beginning at
6:00 A.M. in front of the Baytown Police Department.
b. Present demonstration of upgrades to the City of Baytown website.
City Manager Leiper stated that the upgrades to the website have been installed and the current
council meeting was being streamed live on the internet. Nick Woolery presented the Council
with a demonstration of the new features to the City's website, which include, live streaming of
city council meetings, video meeting archives and agenda enhancements.
C. Reminder that the second council meeting in February has been canceled to
accommodate the emergency management training in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
City Manager Leiper stated that the second council meeting in February was canceled to
accommodate the emergency management training in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
d. The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Baytown will a hold a public
hearing on February 21, 2013, at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber at Baytown City Hall,
2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
City Manager Leiper stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Baytown
will hold a second public hearing on February 21, 2013, at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber at
Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
City Manager Leiper stated that the work days for a new habitat for humanity home project
would be March 08, 2013 and March 15, 2013, from 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M., with the
groundbreaking ceremony to be on February 22, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. He stated that the recipient
of the home would be a City of Baytown public works employee.
City Manager Leiper stated that on March 04, 2013, there will be a grand opening for the City of
Baytown Wellness Clinic and that there will be a groundbreaking for the flyover at 2:00 P.M., on
February 15, 2013.
9. ADJOURN
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member David
McCartney adjourning the February 14, 2013, City Council Regular Meeting. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Council
Member Mercedes Renteria III, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain, and Council
Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the February 14,
2013, City Council Regular Meeting at 8:50 P.M.