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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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