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2019 02 28 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN February 28, 2019 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Laura Alvarado Council Member Chris Presley Council Member Charles Johnson Council Member Heather Betancourth Council Member Robert Hoskins Council Member David Himsel Council Member Brandon Capetillo Mayor Rick Davis City Manager Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney Leticia Brysch City Clerk Keith Dougherty Sergeant at Arms Mayor Capetillo convened the February 28, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 6:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Council Member Himsel who arrived at 6:52 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Betancourth. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Special Meeting held on November 19, 2018. A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson approving November 19, 2018, City Council Work Session and Special Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth Nays: None City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 2 of 17 Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Abstain), Council Member David Himsel (Not Present for Vote) Approved b. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting held on December 13, 2018. A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado approving the December 13, 2018, City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Not Present for Vote) Approved C. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Emergency Meeting held on January 15, 2019. A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving January 15, 2019, City Council Emergency Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Mayor Brandon Capetillo (Abstain), Council Member David Himsel (Not Present for Vote) Approved 2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Presentation of Public Safety Awards by the Chief of Police to Tracy Andrus and Ramiro Alvarez. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 3 of 17 Police Chief, Keith Dougherty presented a Public Service Award to Tracy Andrus and Ramiro Alvarez for their assistance helping a fellow citizen. He stated that on January 14, 2019, Ms. Andras and Mr. Alvarez both were instrumental in assisting another citizen from a vehicle which appeared to have been in a wreck and on fire. Additionally, he stated that their actions were a shining example of true citizenship. b. Presentation of the Baytown Police Departments Life Saving Award to Sergeant Corrales and Officer Waller by the Chief of Police. Chief Dougherty presented to Sergeant Corrales and Officer Waller of the Baytown Police Departments Life Saving award for service rendered on July 12, 2018, when they responded to a call of a suicidal woman standing on the outside thin edge of the Fred Hartman Bridge. He stated that as Officers Corrales and Waller attempted to move closer towards the female, she warned than that she would jump and kill herself if they came any closer. He further stated that Officer Waller continued his conversation with the female and both officers slowly closed the distance between the female and themselves and were able to quickly grab and restrain her until medical help arrived. Additionally, he stated that because of the calm quick thinking of Sergeant Corrales and Officer Waller the female was transported to the hospital where she received help and was saved from certain death had she jumped. Officer Waller was not present to receive his award. C. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service. Director of Human Resources, Carol Flynt presented the agenda and recognized City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service. 5 Years Rita Ibarra, Library Customer Service Specialist 30 Years Michael Mueller, Parks Foreman 3. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Baytown, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019, and setting certain parameters for the Bonds. Finance Director, Wade Nickerson presented the agenda item and stated that the City's Financial Advisor identified an opportunity for the City to refinance approximately $6,400,000 of the City's outstanding Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010. Additionally, he stated that the refunding is expected to produce a net present value savings of approximately $500,000 for the next ten years. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 4 of 17 A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth approving Ordinance No. 14,017, regarding agenda item 3.a. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Not Present for Vote) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2019; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFIED PARAMETERS; AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION PRIOR TO MATURITY OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS; APPROVING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. It. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Baytown, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019A, for the Baytown Convention Center Project. Mr. Nickerson presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 14,018 authorizes the issuance of the City of Baytown, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019A for the Baytown Convention Center Project in an amount not to exceed $19,000,000. Additionally, he stated that the bonds were estimated to be issued late May of 2019. Council Member Hoskins requested more details from city management regarding the project. In response to Council Member Hoskins request, City Manager Davis stated that although the requested amount was for $19,000,000, approximately $17,000,000 and other monies from the hotel occupancy would supplement to meet the $21.1 million obligation. City Manager Davis stated that the funding itself provides for the conference center and the non -room portions of the hotel. He further noted that the structure of the funding would be provided at a later time and there were three (3) recent feasibility studies done by CBRE, Interstate, and HVS which included the project being viable. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 5 of 17 Council Member Presley stated that being that it was mentioned that the bonds would be issued in May, further inquired if there would be simultaneous closing with a private financing or would it precede that and if so would there be risks. Deputy City Manager Bottoms stated that the plan was not to precede the hotel financing, but to do a simultaneous close thereafter. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 14,018, regarding agenda item 3.b. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Not Present for Vote) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,018 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2019A; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF, SETTING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE SALE OF THE CERTIFICATES; APPROVING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Fourth Amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with YoYo LLC, Series 13, to reduce the number of commercial spaces and to reduce the number of FTE's required for the development project. Development Manager, David Plauck presented the agenda item and stated that the proposed ordinance authorizes the Fourth Amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with YoYo LLC, Series 13, to reduce the number of commercial spaces and to reduce the number of FTE's required for the development project. Additionally, he requested based on the discussion from the previous work session to suspend this agenda item to a future date. A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Heather Betancourth approving to suspend agenda item 3.c. to a future meeting no later than May 30, 2019. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 6 of 17 Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Not Present for Vote) Approved d. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Goose Creek Lift Station Project. Interim Engineering Director, Ajay Shakyaver presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 14,019, authorizes a Professional Service Agreement with Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc., for the Goose Creek Lift Station Project in an amount not to exceed $465,000. He stated that the scope of work includes preliminary engineering, final design, bid phase services, and construction phase services for the rehabilitation of the Goose Creek Lift Station. He further stated that in the preliminary design there were various options in terms of converting the dry well into a wet well situation, as well as, pumps in the dry pit to submersible self -priming pumps. He noted that they would look at the capacity of the existing dry well as to whether it would cany future loads and once the preliminary design is presented as a PER then move forward with the final design. Mayor Capetillo inquired for clarity if this item went before the Architectural and Engineering "A&E" Committee. In response to Mayor Capetillo's inquiry, Deputy City Manager Bottoms stated that the item was presented before the committee. A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 14,019, regarding agenda item 3.d. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Not Present for Vote) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,019 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 7 of 17 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE GOOSE CREEK LIFT STATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY- FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($465,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Quorum Architects, Inc. for the Baytown Animal Shelter Project. Mr. Shakyaver presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 14,020, authorizes a Professional Services agreement with Quorum Architects, Inc., for the Baytown Animal Shelter Project, in the amount of $461,500. Additionally, he stated that the scope of work includes schematic design, design phase, bid phase services and construction phase services for the new construction of 4,000 to 5,000 SF, along with repairs and renovations to the existing animal shelter. Council Member Betancourth noted that during the last discussion regarding this subject a conceptual design was presented, whereas, changes were recommended. She stated that the contract had a more detailed engineering plan and further inquired when Council would see the revised concept design before moving forward with the details of infrastructure. Mr. Shakyaver stated that once the schematics were done, a presentation could be presented to the Council. Deputy City Manager Bottoms stated that more discussion regarding this item was scheduled for the second meeting in March. Assistant City Manager Troller noted that what Council saw before was a needs assessment that consisted of the total need and the contract regarding this agenda item provided the details of how the fonds would be spent. He further stated that with the guidance from Council, the plans would go to the health department, as well as, the Animal Advisory Committee for review and comments then be brought back to Council for another review. During further discussion, it was noted that the targeted deadline date for the no kill would not be missed because of the needs of this agenda item. City Manager Davis stated with regards to the no kill status that the first distribution of the strategic plan went out February 28, 2019. Council Member Himsel inquired for clarity if Council would have the opportunity to influence what's received although they're authorizing the funding amount. It was clarified that Council would have influence regarding this agenda item. Although Council Member Himsel was not present for the motion, he was present for the discussion after the motion and the vote. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 29, 2019 Page 8 of 17 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 14,020, regarding agenda item 3.e. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member [aura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tom Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,020 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH QUORUM ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR THE BAYTOWN ANIMAL SHELTER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY- ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($461,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance granting a variance to Live Outdoor Exhibition Ordinance to extend the time limitations for the Baytown Youth Fair on May 04, 2019, and designating the Baytown Youth Fair as a City co -sponsored event for which oft premises signs on City property are permitted, contingent upon the filing of the requisite application and assumption of liability. Interim Health Department Director, Tony Gray presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 14,021, grants a variance to Live Outdoor Exhibition Ordinance to extend the time limitations for the Baytown Youth Fair on May 04, 2019, and designates the Baytown Youth Fair as a City co -sponsored event for which off -premises signs on City property are permitted, contingent upon the filing of the requisite application and assumption of liability. He stated that in December of 2015, the City annexed the property along N. Main Street north of I- 10, which included the property of the Baytown Youth Fair and Livestock Association, Inc. (the "Association") and in 2018, approved amendments to the Code of Ordinances (i) extending the ending time for this type of event from 11:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. with the understanding that the Association would plan its events accordingly in the future, and (ii) change the distance requirements from residential areas, in order to eliminate the need for yearly variance requests. He stated that last year's event was held on May 05, 2018, and the City Council granted a variance extending the end time to I2:30 A.M. He noted that this year, the Association requested a variance to extend the 12:00 A.M. time limitation for the live outdoor exhibition until 1:00 A.M. to accommodate the bull riding event and concert scheduled for May 04, 2019, which if granted, would conflict with the City's curfew ordinance. Mr. Gray stated that the Baytown City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 9 of 17 Youth Fair and Livestock Association desires to place one banner across Garth Road and the other across N. Main Street, beginning 14 days prior to the event and three days following the event. As proposed, the event begins on April 30th and ends on May 05, 2019. Additionally, he stated that staff recommended disapproval of the variance request to extend the time to 1:00 A.M., as it would be in conflict with the curfew ordinance, but approval of the City co- sponsorship subject to approving the ending time so the association could place their banners advertising their event as they did in the past. Council Member Johnson inquired of the reason to not extend the extra thirty minutes from the previous year's extension. Mr. Gray stated that he didn't feel it was appropriate for staff to make such recommendation to an ordinance that would be in conflict with another ordinance. City Attorney, Ignacio Ramirez noted that the previous change request was approved because the organization was already in a contract so the City allowed with the understanding that the organization would comply in the future. Council Member Betancourth requested an explanation of the City's end time for these types of events. In response to Council Member Betancourth's request, Mr. Gray explained that before last year's revision of midnight being the end time, the end time for any event was 11:00 P.M. Council Member Himsel inquired if there was an enhancement to this year's event that required the extended time request. Mr. Gray stated that there was no additional featured event. Mr. Ramirez noted for clarity that the organization did not have to come before each time for an outdoor exhibition permit, but rather a variance for the time and the co-sponsorship. Mayor Capetillo inquired as to what would be the need to extend the time for the bull riding event. Council Member Hoskins noted that the entries coming in were uncertain; therefore there could be an increased entry expectancy that may cause for a longer time period for such feature. Council Member Alvarado inquired if there could be a cap for the end time. Council Member Hoskins noted that typically there's no cap for this type of activity and the only cap was the one being required by the City. During further discussion, it was inquired if there were any issues with extending the time later. Mr. Gray stated that he was not aware of any issues. Council Member Betancourth noted that the intent of the curfew ordinance that's sited as being a conflict was for unsupervised juveniles and she sees this event different as the juveniles would be supervised and in a controlled environment. Mr. Ramirez noted that a problem usually was on the way home from the controlled environment that the juveniles attended. Council Member Alvarado stated that the Council was not discouraging these types of events, but the issue was the variance and having to continuously extend the time each year. Council Member Hoskins stated that the bull riding event was the last event before the concert, therefore, if the bull ride went longer would push the concert time closer to the curfew time. He stated that the variance was for the event, which is a youth and adult event. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 10 of 17 A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 14,021, regarding agenda item 31 The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 42 "HEALTH AND SANITATION," ARTICLE V "LIVE OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS," SECTION 42-286 "PERMIT REQUIRED" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO EXTEND THE TIME LIMITATIONS CONTAINED THEREIN FOR THE CONCERT TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2019 BAYTOWN YOUTH FAIR; DESIGNATING THE 2019 BAYTOWN YOUTH FAIR AS A CITY CO -SPONSORED EVENT FOR WHICH OFF - PREMISES SIGNS WILL BE PERMITTED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Baytown's 2018-19 Tourism Partnership Grant Program allocations to add allocations for the Highlands Sports Association. Tourism Coordinator, Anna Yowell presented the agenda item and stated that each year the City accepts applications from organizations seeking hotel occupancy funds for their events or prolects. She stated that all of the applications for the FY 2018-19 were approved on October 25 , with the exception of the Highlands Sports Association, whose application was pulled due to a change in an event and was modified into two applications as opposed to one. She noted that the initial recommendation was for $I1,000 for two basketball tournaments, but the change included two applications with one being for a basketball tournament and the other for a special needs baseball tournament for a total of $13,000. Michael Dean registered to speak regarding agenda item 3.g. Mr. Dean expressed appreciation for the funding for the past event of over 700 participants. He noted that in their 2015 softball world series for five days there were an estimated 8,000 people through the park. He stated that the proposed tournament was not limited but rather extended to other states and other special needs organizations, in which they expect more people from 2015. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 11 of 17 Council Member Betancourth inquired of the reason for not awarding the requested amount of $17,000 that was on the application and what processes were needed in order for the organization to receive the full requested amount. In response to Council Member Betancourth's inquiry, Mrs. Yowell stated that the first application was for $18,000 for the two basketball tournaments and the additional application was for $8,900 for the special needs tournament; therefore, the recommendation was based on the promotional plan, eligibility, law, and the maximum community impact. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving the Ordinance No. 14,022, regarding agenda item 3.g. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Other: Council Member Charles Johnson (Abstain) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,022 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S 2018-19 TOURISM PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS TO ADD ALLOCATIONS FOR THE HIGHLANDS SPORTS ASSOCIATION; AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($13,000.00) SUBJECT TO THE RECIPIENT'S EXECUTION OF A TOURISM PARTNERSHIP GRANT AGREEMENT: AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. DISCUSSIONS a. Receive the findings and proposed recommendations of the Market Street Corridor Study which will be presented by Burditt Consultants, LLC. Planning and Community Development Director, Tiffany Foster presented the agenda item and introduced Mr. Shane Howard, Senior Vice President of Burditt Consultants, LLC, to provide details of Market Street Corridor Study. Mr. Shane Howard acknowledged his colleagues Paul Howard and Shirley Lee for doing the vast majority of the work regarding the study. He stated that they digest projects such as this study by defining the boundaries and looking at existing documents, in which this study comes from an existing implementation plan. He stated that they engaged a stakeholder committee that involved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 12 of 17 City staff, political leaders to include Council, Lee College, GCCISD, and the Economic Development Foundation (EDF). He stated that they also participated in public meetings, as well as, walked the corridor and visited with business owners and residents for their input. He stated that an opportunity analysis was done which was to determine from the varied inputs and desires what could actually be done so the information could assist with the development of a coherent capital improvement plan. Mr. Howard stated that the study was separated into three corridor categories: Gateway, Green, and Historic West End. He stated that the Historic West End included Market Street up to Airhart, the Green corridor started from Airhart down Market Street to Texas Avenue, and the Gateway corridor included Highway 146 down Decker Drive to West Texas and back to Highway 146 feeder loop. He noted that corridor beautification was a major goal according to the Imagine Baytown document. He stated that the walking audit included a review of the intersections, sidewalks, safety, and comfort/appeal of the area. He also noted that in the area were missing crosswalks, not a lot of signage or signals, gaps and damage in sidewalks, biking for cyclist, and some ADA issues. Mr. Howard stated that an online survey was done from July to August, in which they received 64 responses with the top three (3) priorities being beautification of open space, transportation enhancements, and crime prevention. He stated that the top two were consistent with what they received from the public meetings, as well as, the stakeholder committee. He stated that the desired businesses requested were restaurants, a grocery store, and farmer's market; the desired facilities were shared trails, fishing pier, and paddling access; and the desired development was retail, recreation, and service. He stated that the top transportation improvements included sidewalks, bike lanes, and additional bus stops and the top three (3) city actions that people would support were business development incentives, recruiting private development, and spending city funds where it makes sense. With regards to the opportunity analysis, Mr. Howard recommended doing some public investment, crosswalk improvements, and aesthetics in the nod new the Baytown Historic Cafe to attract private investments. He also recommended redevelopment in some of the available land along the green corridor from Aifl art to Downtown, as well as, closing sidewalk gaps and getting better trail connectivity. He stated that the goal of the gateway corridor was to get people off of Highway 146 and provide signage and way finding for those that was unfamiliar with the area to know there's a place to shop. He noted that it was extremely important to complete the sidewalk gaps as it provides for a great opportunity to connect to the existing system. Mr. Howard stated that the recommendation for the historic west end corridor was to redevelop the Minnesota and Market Street area by creating hard space for bicycle paths and walkways for pedestrian mobility, as well as, well defined cross walks for safety purposes. He stated that the recommendation for the green corridor for the onsite redevelopment of the church building site was already being done as it is being converted into a restaurant. He stated that the recommendation for the gateway corridor was to improve the roundabout area nod of Market Street, Texas Avenue, and Decker Drive; to become more pedestrian, as well as, bicycle mobility friendly; landscape and provide crosswalks to the medians on Decker Drive, and to have gateway monuments. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 13 of 17 Further during the presentation, Mr. Howard stated that the probable cost for each corridor project was broken down specifically in the capital improvement plan. He noted that the stakeholders were more focused on the gateway and historic west end corridors with the gateways being priority. He stated that the stakeholders requested that the gateway coming off of Highway 146, along with the hard space and pedestrian improvements be considered a priority for next budget cycle. Council Member Alvarado expressed appreciation for the progress made to consider the area for improvements and noted that flooding should definitely be considered when redevelopment is discussed as it is a huge concern currently when it rains. Council Member Hoskins noted his concern of completion for the Texas Avenue Corridor being that the Market Street corridor was now recommended and further inquired as to how to get rid of the power poles and electrical lights. In response to Council Member Hoskins inquiry, Mr. Howard stated that the electrical pole concern could be addressed by ordinance or by encouragement during the capital development requesting for the lines to be brought underground. Mr. Howard noted further that some communities partner with the electrical providers or require the developers to address the power line issue. In closing of the presentation, Mr. Howard stated the if funding was not readily available addressing the least costly improvement would show the City's commitment and have an impact on the overall improvement process possibly catching the attention of a developer. During further discussion, there was an inquiry of Mr. Howard's opinion as to what would be considered the least costly improvement. Mr. Howard noted with regards to the commitment to Decker Drive that completing the gaps in the sidewalks, adding crosswalks, and raising the medians would be the most important improvement putting in the sidewalks. Additionally, Mr. Howard recommended with regards to the historic west end corridor to upgrade the property of the historic cafe building. 5. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving consent agenda items 5.a. through 5.h. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 14 of 17 a. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 6 with Crain Group, LLC, for the Brunson Theater Renovation Project. ORDINANCE NO. 14,023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 WITH CRAIN GROUP, LLC, FOR THE BRUNSON THEATER RENOVATION PROJECT, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY- TWO AND 40/100 DOLLARS ($31,332.40); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance approving a professional service agreement between the Baytown Area Water Authority and Ardurra Group, LLC., for the Baytown Area Water Authority Filter Air Scour Improvements Project. ORDINANCE NO. 14,024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND ARDURRA GROUP, LLC, FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY FILTER AIR SCOUR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance amending Section 94-121 "Schedules enumerated," Schedule V "Designation -- Speed Limit Zones" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to institute a construction speed limit along the Grand Parkway within city limits of Baytown. ORDINANCE NO. 14,025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 94 "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," ARTICLE IV "SPECIFIC STREET REGULATIONS," SECTION 94-121 "SCHEDULES ENUMERATED," SCHEDULE V "DESIGNATION -- SPEED LIMIT ZONES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH A CONSTRUCTION SPEED LIMIT ALONG THE GRAND PARKWAY WITHIN CITY LIMITS OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF FOUR HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($400.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 15 of 17 d. Consider an ordinance approving Change Order No. 4 to the Partial Service Area Diversion to the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Service Area Alternative Project with E.P. Brady, Ltd. ORDINANCE NO. 14,026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 WITH E.P. BRADY LTD, FOR THE PARTIAL SERVICE AREA DIVERSION TO THE NORTHEAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SERVICE AREA ALTERNATIVE PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN AND 501100 DOLLARS ($94,697.50); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase and installation of micro -surfacing from Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., utilizing the City of Baytown's Cooperative Purchase Agreement with the City of North Richland Hills. ORDINANCE NO. 14,027 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THREE HUNDRED NINETY- NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($399,998.80) TO INTERMOUNTAIN SLURRY SEAL, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF MICRO -SURFACING THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. I. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Bulk Hydraulic Cement Contract to Ash Grove Cement Company. ORDINANCE NO. 14,028 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY- FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($125,000.00) TO ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL BULK HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONTRACT THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Conned Regular Meeting Minutes Febnmy 28, 2019 Page 16 of 17 g. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to notify Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 1 of the City's intent to terminate the Water Supply and Waste Disposal Agreement on March 03, 2021. RESOLUTION NO. 2569 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NOTIFY CHAMBERS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY'S INTENT TO TERMINATE THE WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT ON MARCH 3, 2021; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. h. Consider a resolution confirming that the City Council of the City of Baytown elects to become eligible to participate in tax abatement pursuant to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and adopting guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatement in a reinvestment zone created in Harris and/or Chambers Counties. RESOLUTION NO.2570 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ELECTING TO BECOME ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN TAX ABATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT ACT; ADOPTING GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR GRANTING TAX ABATEMENTS IN A REINVESTMENT ZONE CREATED IN HARRIS COUNTY OR CHAMBERS COUNTY; ADOPTING SUCH GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 6. APPOINTMENTS a. Receive the Mayor's appointment of a representative to the 2019 Technical Advisory Committee of the Houston -Galveston Area Council. Mayor Capetillo presented the agenda and stated that the Mayor's original appointment to this position retired; therefore, he appointed Ajay Shakyaver to fill the vacancy. a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys on legal matters related to the Baytown Hotel and Convention Center Project. There was no executive session. 8. MANAGER'S REPORT City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 Page 17 of 17 a. Present information regarding the opening of the City's six (6) spray parks for the 2019 summer season. Parks and Recreation Department Director, Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that the City's six (6) spray parks would open on Saturday, March 09, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. He noted that there would be new shade covers installed at the Roseland and McElroy parks provided by a grant from "Be Well Baytown Project". b. Present information regarding the 2019 Spring Break Camp. Mr. Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that the Spring Break Camp was scheduled for grades 4th - 6th in the amount of $150 from March 11-15, 2019, from 8:00 A.M. — 4:00 P.M. C. Present information regarding the "Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series" at Town Square every Friday in March. Mr. Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that the Brown Bag Lunch Concerts would begin on Friday, March I" and continue each Friday in March from 1 L45 A.M. to 1:15 P.M. at Town Square - located at 213 West Texas Ave. Additionally, he noted that each week would feature different and unique genres of music and $5 lunch deals would be available at local sponsors, Wazabi, Sabor of Mexico, and Roosters. In response to an inquiry regarding the progress of the Roseland Pavilion, Mr. Scott Johnson stated that staff was working on a project for funding through FEMA for the pavilion and are waiting on a response. Additionally, he noted that the plan is to rebuild the pavilion on the right side of the spray park. 9. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Capetillo adjourned the February 28, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting at 7:55 P.M. Leticia Brysch, City c City of Baytown .,'n