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2019 03 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN March 14, 2019 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 6:33 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 Cape6110 convened the March 14, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 6:33 P.M., all members were present. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Hoskins. 1. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Edward Maitin requested to appear before the City Council regarding reoccurring flooding on Michigan Street. Mr. Edward Maitin expressed his flooding concern and read to Council an email formulated by his fifteen year old son. The son's email noted that during the reoccurring floods on Michigan Street he loses sleep staying up to assist his sibling because his parents are trying to protect their belongings, as well as, assist neighbors with theirs. The son's email noted that any amount of min causes flooding on their street, which further causes anxiety and emotional stress to those it impacts. The son's email noted that it's difficult for them to support or enjoy the amenities in other parts of the City, because they are recuperating from the recurring flooding conditions in then area of town. Additionally, the son's email requested that the City address the flooding issue. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 2 of 12 Council Member Alvarado noted that she spoke with City Manager Davis about the flooding in this area, along with the flooding in District 2, in which options were created to help remedy the concern. 2. SAN JACINTO OVERLAY DISTRICT a. Consider an ordinance amending the Unified Land Development Code to create the San Jacinto Overlay District within the City of Baytown. Director of Planning and Community Development, Tiffany Foster requested that agenda items 2.a. and 2.b. be summarized together. She stated that the agenda item considered additional language being applied to the land use regulations along the San Jacinto Boulevard District. She stated that the City spent approximately $40 million in public investment in the area to include a new road system and utilities, in which there should be regulations that controls the approximate 400 acres. She noted that the regulations included the replacement of buildings, landscaping, lighting, signage, and parking. Mrs. Foster stated that items discussed created the actual overlay district, as well as, the map amendment that applies the regulations to the land. She noted that because this is predominantly raw land, outside of these regulations the City has the flexibility to allow a developer to apply for a planned unit development and vary many of the requirements or apply for a variance process for minor requirements. She stated that although regulations were being applied to this land which was over and above the ULDC or the zoning district in the rest of the City, flexibility was still available to developers for specific types of incoming projects. Council Member Presley inquired if there was a visit with the land owners and if they were more on board than previously. City Manager Davis stated that there was some opposition to this initiative which primarily focused on some of the prescriptive uses of the area including the green space, parking, lighting, signage, trails and walkways, bicycle racks, etc. He stated that a letter was received that included expressed objections to this subject matter and because there was a claim that there was not enough time to analyze the plan, time was granted for the individuals to express their concerns. Additionally, he noted that the owners objected to those elements that staff believe adds value to the plan. During further discussion, Mrs. Foster noted that some of the representatives were present at a meeting, perhaps in September or November, in which they were aware that preparation of regulations was being done for this land as the road has been developing for the past couple of years. She noted that they were provided drafts of the document in November, but some of the initial formal notices went out in September. Additionally, she noted that there was opportunity to provide comments and recommendations, as well as, there was another meeting in January, whereas, the overlay district was discussed and Council allowed additional time for review. In summary, Mayor Capetillo stated that in December there was a meeting in which it appeared that everything was on board as there was an explanation of San Jacinto Boulevard development coming to completion, as well as, time of opportunity made available to the citizens. He stated that there was another meeting in January that was much different, whereas, the gentleman that spoke was adamantly against the overlay district and requested to discard the entirety of the guidelines and criteria placed in such, as it would put them in a negative aspect compared to City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 3 of 12 other development outside of the overlay district. Mayor Capetillo stated that he shared with the gentleman that the malt, along with other developers, voluntarily expressed that they would continue to try and bring top tier amenities, retailers, and store fronts as it relates to the aesthetics to the connectivity of parking lots and beautification to those types of establishments. He noted that he didn't see anything that would be a negative impact and that there were similar types of approaches being done throughout other community areas. Additionally, he stated that this plan was the right footprint for the area and recommended moving forward with such. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson approving Ordinance No. 14,029, regarding agenda item 2.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, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,029 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX A "UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," ARTICLE II "USE DISTRICTS," DIVISION 2 "ZONING DISTRICTS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ADD A NEW SECTION TO BE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED SECTION 2.082 "SAN JACINTO OVERLAY DISTRICT"; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/I00 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Baytown official zoning map to establish the San Jacinto Overlay District that covers approximately 400 acres, generally located along south of the frontage on the East Freeway, west of Garth Road, north of Archer Road, and east of John Martin Road all within Harris County, Texas. Mrs. Foster noted that Ordinance No. 10,030 approves to officially zones the land and applies the overlay regulations previously discussed in agenda item 2.a. A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson approving Ordinance No. 14,030, regarding agenda item 2.b. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 4 of 12 Tern Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,030 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TOESTABLISHTHE SAN JACINTO OVERLAY DISTRICT OVER APPROXIMATELY 400 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE EASTBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10, WEST OF GARTH ROAD, NORTH OF ARCHER ROAD, AND EAST OF JOHN MARTIN ROAD WITHIN BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 3. PROPOSED ORDINANCE a. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 118 "Signs," Article Ill "Regulations," Subdivision IV "Off -Premises Signs," Section 118-359 "General location" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to clarify where off -premises signs are prohibited and to increase distance between off -premises signs. Mrs. Foster presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 14,031 amends Chapter 118 "Signs," Article III "Regulations," Subdivision IV "Off -Premises Signs," Section 118-359 "General location" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to clarify where off -premises signs are prohibited and to increase distance between off -premises signs with regards to billboards. She noted that the language intent was to alleviate the occurrence of billboards in zoning districts where residential uses are allowed. She stated that the current code allow for billboards to be within the City only 2,000 feet along the frontage of the highway, but currently the distance between those is 500 feet. Additionally, she stated that the amendment would increase the distance from 500 feet to 1,200 feet and the recommendations assures that the City protects the corridor including the San Jacinto Boulevard area from additional billboards. A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson approving Ordinance No. 14,031, 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 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 5 of 12 Tem Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,031 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 118 "SIGNS,' ARTICLE III "REGULATIONS," SUBDIVISION IV "OFF -PREMISES SIGNS," SECTION 118-359 "GENERAL LOCATION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO CLARIFY WHERE OFF -PREMISES SIGNS ARE PROHIBITED AND TO INCREASE DISTANCE BETWEEN OFF -PREMISES SIGNS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution granting the petition of Jorge A. Valencia, for the proposed annexation of approximately 0.47 acres, located along the south feeder road of I-10 approximately 2,536 feet east of Thompson Road, addressed as 2402 East Freeway, and legally described as Tract 2G-2, Block 2, Elena Fruit & Cotton Farms D, Harris County, Texas. Principle Planning Manager, Chris Chavis presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 2571 directs the preparation of a service plan for a voluntary annexation of approximately 0.47 acres located just south of the I-10 corridor east of Thompson Road and the intersection of 1-10. He stated that there's currently a metal structure located on the property and the applicant, Jorge A. Valencia, plans to use the property for commercial use. Additionally, he noted that this would provide an opportunity for staff to do more review and define what services would be feasible to this area. Council Member Betancourth inquired for clarity if the annexation included the property being automatically zoned as open recreation and if the applicant would have to apply for a different zoning classification. Mr. Chavis responded that Council Member Betancourth's clarity was correct. He further noted that the applicant was aware of such process and also owns additional acreage in the area that may be annexed later. For clarity purposes, City Attorney Ignacio Ramirez noted that Resolution No. 2571 granted the preparation for a service plan and not to actual annex the property, in which the service plan is the first step to annexing the property. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 6 of 12 Council Member Johnson inquired as to why the applicant wouldn't include the other properties with this request. Mr. Chavis stated that the applicant wants to move forward with the portion of the property that has the structure on it. Mayor Capetillo noted that by the applicant noting on his application there's no certain plan for the vegetated property is an alerted concern. Mrs. Foster stated that staff was also concerned of the applicant's uncertainty, but noted that annexing along the corridor allows for the City to control how the development looks. Additionally, she noted that if the applicant wanted services for the additional land he would have to seek annexation anyway and apply the ULDC to it. Mayor Capetillo inquired if the intended type of uses for the general commercial classification was communicated. In response to Mayor Capetillo's inquiry, Mrs. Foster noted that the uses were communicated. A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado approving Resolution No. 2571, regarding agenda item 4.a. The vote 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2571 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A SERVICE PLAN FOR THE INVOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 0.47 ACRES, LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH FEEDER ROAD OF I-10 APPROXIMATELY 2,536 FEET EAST OF THOMPSON ROAD, ADDRESSED AS 2402 EAST FREEWAY, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2G-2, BLOCK 2, ELENA FRUIT & COTTON FARMS D, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. It. Consider a resolution in support of Texas House Bill 2781, concerning vehicular safety issues along State Highway 146. Director of Strategic Initiatives, Nick Woolery presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 2572 expresses support for Texas House Bill 2781, authored by State Representative Mayes Middleton. He stated that the goal of the bill was to create safety on Highway 146 by removing truck traffic and diverting it to State Highway 99. Additionally, he stated that House Bill 2781 would restrict Texas Department of Transportation "TxDOT" from directly or indirectly charging a toll on State Highway 99 through Chambers County. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 7 of 11 A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, and seconded by Council Member David Himsel approving Resolution No. 2572, regarding agenda item 4.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, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2572 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 86TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS TO SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 2781 TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF VEHICULAR TRAVEL ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 146 THROUGH BAYTOWN, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. REPORTS a. Receive the City of Baytown's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. Stephanie Harris, partner with Belt Hams and Pechacek, presented the City of Baytown's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. She stated that they issued an unmodified opinion on the City of Baytown's financial statements with unmodified being the highest level of assurance provided and that the financial statements were materially correct and all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles were included. Ms. Harris stated that the report included all financial activities both governmental and business type. She stated that the expenses incurred to provide for municipal services for the time period were just over $181.6 million and of that amount approximately $131.2 million represented general government, public safety, public works, public health, and parks and recreation and just over $50.3 million represented business type activities to include the provision of water and sewer utility services, sanitation, aquatics, and storm water utility, in which for these various activities services the City of Baytown collected just over $65.2 million in direct charges. She stated that there were operating grants and contributions of just over $13.6 million and $8.4 million in capital grant contributions. She further stated that City ended the year with a net expense of $94.2 million. Ms. Harris stated that the City collected total general revenues of just over $ l 15 million and noted that the general revenues included the City's property and sales tax dollars intended to finance all of the municipal operations. She stated that for the year there was City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page a of 12 an increase in the overall net position of just over $20.7 million, which represented an approximate 8% increase from the prior year. She stated that the City experienced increases in property and sales tax, charges for services, within water and sewer which resulted from additional consumption, population served, and in sanitation rates. Additionally, she stated that the City issued approximately $25.3 million in general obligation debt to continue to improve upon public improvements in the form of streets and utilities and also issued debt for various public safety improvements. b. Receive the City of Baytown's Quarterly Financial Report and Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2018. Finance Director, Wade Nickerson presented the City of Baytown's Quarterly Financial Report and Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2018. He noted that the Finance Committee reviewed the report in detail on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He stated that the sales tax receipts for FY2019 were lower thanFY2018 due to the unexpected effects of Hurricane Harvey. With regards to revenues, he stated that during the first quarter, much of the IDA's and property taxes were collected, therefore, the general fund was at 53% budget; aquatics being seasonal and not in operation was at 0%; hotel/motel and water and sewer were at 24%; and sanitation was at 22%. With regards to expenditures, Mr. Nickerson stated that the general fund was at 23% and in preparation for the season the aquatics fund was at 18%. He stated that the hotel/motel fund was at 7% because the funds were not utilized as planned for the conference center. He further stated that the water and sewer fund, as well as, the sanitation fund was on target as expected and noted that the investment yield was at 2.43%, which is just above the 90 day T-Bill benchmark of 2.3%. 6. CONSENT a. Consider authorizing Change Order No. 10 to the San Jacinto Blvd. Phase 1 Project with Angel Brothers Enterprise, Ltd. A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado approving consent agenda items 6.a. through 6.e. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 14,032 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 10 WITH ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD, FOR THE SAN JACINTO BLVD PHASE 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 9 of 12 PROJECT, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($55,560.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Sulfur Dioxide Contract with DXI Industries, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 14,033 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL SULFUR DIOXIDE CONTRACT WITH DXI INDUSTRIES, INC., AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($86,924.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance renewing the award of the Annual Cleanup and Mowing Contract with McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc., and Hydrozone Landscape Corporation. ORDINANCE NO. 14,034 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL CLEANUP AND MOWING CONTRACT WITH MCLEMORE BUILDING MAINTENANCE, INC., AND HYDROZONE LANDSCAPE CORPORATION, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($275,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance renewing the Annual Tire and Tube Contract with Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers. ORDINANCE NO. 14,035 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL TIRE AND TUBE CONTRACT WITH GOODYEAR COMMERCIAL TIRE & SERVICE CENTERS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 56/100 DOLLARS ($159,387.56); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 10 of 12 e. Consider a resolution approving the City of Baytown's Investment Policy and Strategy Statement in accordance with the Public Fund's Investment Act. RESOLUTION NO. 2573 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 7. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider two (2) appointments to the Baytown Housing Authority City Clerk, Leticia Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the appointments of Ms. Shirley Hutchison, Resident Commissioner and Mr. Ledell Johnson, Citizen to Baytown Housing Authority. She stated that Ms. Hutchison and Mr. Johnson terms were set to expire on March 31, 2019, and both desired reappointment, in which they would serve another two (2) year term, beginning April 01, 2019, and expiring March 31, 2021. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson approving the appointments of Ms. Shirley Hutchison, Resident Commissioner and Mr. Ledell Johnson, Citizen to Baytown Housing Authority. 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 8. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The Third Annual Arts and Eats Fest (formerly known as the Food Truck Festival and Sidewalk Art Contest) is scheduled for Saturday, March 23 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Town Square located at 213 West Texas Avenue. Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that the Third Annual Arts and Eats Fest, along with the first -annual Baytown Fire Truck Pull would be held on Saturday, March 23 from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Town Square located at 213 West Texas Avenue. He stated that the fired truck pull consisted of 12 member teams from the fire and police departments, city offices, and various members of the local industry to pull a fire truck down Texas Avenue, in which the winners would advance to other fire truck pulls throughout Houston, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 11 of 12 with the ultimate winners advancing to a 737 jet pull at Bush Intercontinental Airport. He further stated that the event would also feature two stages with live entertainment: the Mambo Jazz Icings at the main stage at 4:00 P.M., and Gary Michael Dahl to perform in Umbrella Alley. Mr. Scott Johnson noted that last year the event was submitted for two (2) awards: the Texas Recreation and Parks Society "TRAPS" East Region Lone Star Programming Award and the State TRAPS Arts and Humanities Programming Award. Additionally, he noted that the Farmer's Market would start on Friday, March 15, 2019, from 8:00 - 1:00 P.M., with a brown bag lunch and a Reggae Band. In recognizing some City employees, City Manager Davis stated that in February, at about 5:30 P.M. a twelve inch water line was punctured while Centerpoint attempted to install a new utility pole. He stated that the crew members of Bruno Alvarado, Chad Pruessner, Gabriel Deleon, Robert Dempsey, Robert Mucka, and Olivo Medrano worked until 9:00 P.M. to complete the job. He further noted that Detective Steven Bailey of the Lake Jackson police department complimented Officer Brad Turner for his assistance in a large fraud and identity theft case. He also acknowledged Officer Weitzel for his assistance with saving a suicide victim from certain death and Officer Aguilera for demonstrating the City's core value of caring by consoling three (3) children while officers spoke with their relatives. He recognized Officer Krutsinger for demonstrating generosity and entertaining a child while the child's parent conducted business, which left a memorable impression on the child. Additionally, he recognized Jeremiah Chaplain and Brian Bakeberg for their caring exemplified and observed by the husband of a patient they assisted who was having complications from a hip fracture. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regarding pending litigation involving the City of Baytown. At 7:25 P.M., Mayor Capetillo recessed into and conducted an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regarding pending litigation involving the City of Baytown and conducted an executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect and to seek the advice of the City's attorneys on legal matters related thereto. At 9:26 P.M., Mayor Capetillo reconvened the Open Meeting of the Regular Meeting and announced that in accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in the Executive Session. b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect and to seek the advice of the City's attorneys on legal matters related thereto. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 12 of 12 10. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Capetillo adjourned the March 14, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting at 9:27 P.M. Leti 1a rysch, City C City of Baytown