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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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City of Baytown