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2019 06 27 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 27, 2019 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at 6:40 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 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 June 27, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 6:40 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Council Member Johnson who was absent. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Himsel. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting held on March 28, 2019. A motion was made by Mayor Pm Tem Heather Betancourth and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado approving the June 27, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Other: Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth (Not Present for Vote) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 2 of 14 Approved 2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service. Director of Human Resources, Carol Flynt presented the agenda item and recognized City of Baytown employees for their years of service. 5 Years: Bob Amos, Planning GIS Coordinator Esmeralda Martinez, Planning Permit Technician I 10 Years: Nai Mongeillo, Planning Technician 25 Years: Dana Dalbey, Assistant Fire Chief 3. PROPOSED SPECIAL EVENTS ALCOHOL POLICY a. Consider an ordinance amending Section 6-2 "Sales near schools, churches, hospitals or day care facilities" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to permit alcoholic beverages for special events held at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center and the Wayne Gray Sports Complex. b. Consider an ordinance amending Section 70-8 "Alcoholic beverages" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to permit alcoholic beverages at Town Square, the Baytown Nature Center, Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center, Russell Park, Wayne Gray Sports Complex, and Evergreen Park C. Consider a resolution adopting a Special Events Alcohol Policy. Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Johnson requested to present agenda items 3.a., 3.b., and 3.c. altogether. He stated that following the work session in May 2019, staff revised the Special Events Alcohol Policy with input from Council. He stated that the policy was a combination of the Town Square rental application and the Clubhouse at Evergreen Park Alcohol Policy. He stated that staff revised the application to Council's specifications of five (5) sites: the Town Square, the Baytown Nature Center, Umbrella Alley, the Branson Visitor's Information Center and the Wetlands Center. He stated that staff added the following additional sites for Council's consideration: Russell Pak (for future use once the park is developed), the Wayne Gray Sports Complex (provided there are no youth league or tournament games played or scheduled), and Evergreen Park (to encourage large disc golf toumaments and other activities on the fully enclosed former golf course). Additionally, he stated that at the request of the Baytown Historical Museum and the Art League of Baytown, those two (2) sites were also added for Council's Consideration. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 3 of 14 Mr. Scott Johnson stated that the requirements for the Special Events Alcohol Permit included activities like huge softball games at Sports Complex or Lee High School, a third party event with a TABC permit license, no BYOB, a minimum of two (2) Baytown police officers or at least one (1) Baytown officer along with a constable. He stated that all required documents to include insurance, permitsUicense certificates, and detailed site map of where alwhol would be served must be complete within 14 days of the event and at the discretion of the Director an application could be rejected for any reason. Additionally, he stated that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval. Council Member Presley inquired with regards to the Baytown Museum, if a place of worship should be included in agenda item 3.a., due to the distance requirement to a place of worship. Mr. Scott Johnson noted that the distance requirement was 300 feet from property line to property line. City Attorney, Ignacio Ramirez noted that the ACE District was exempted and it was further clarified that Council Member Presley's inquiry did not need to be added. Council Member Hoskins recommended that the policy include reference that no alcohol drink should leave from inside of a facility. Mr. Cliff Hatch noted that such guideline is through the TABC. Mr. Scott Johnson further noted that the rules for parks did not change and alcohol was only allowed in the facility during the permit period. A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member David Himsel approving Ordinance No. 14, 101, regarding agenda item 3.a.; Ordinance No. 14,102, regarding agenda item 3.b.; and Resolution No. 2593, regarding agenda item 3.c. 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. 14,101 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," ARTICLE I "IN GENERAL," SECTION 6-2 "SALES NEAR SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, HOSPITALS OR DAY CARE FACILITIES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION TO BE NUMBERED SUBSECTION (B)(4) TO EXEMPT THE APPLICATION OF THE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS HELD AT THE EDDIE V. GRAY WETLANDS EDUCATION AND RECREATION CENTER AND THE WAYNE GRAY SPORTS COMPLEX; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 4 of 14 CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 14,102 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 'PARKS AND RECREATION," SECTION 70-8 "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PARKS FROM THE PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CITY PARKS; 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. RESOLUTION NO.2593 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EVENTS ALCOHOL POLICY FOR CITY FACILITIES AND PARKS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance adopting the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Buyback Policy. Ms. Flynt presented the agenda item and stated that the buyback policy allows employees the opportunity to purchase previously forfeited service with TMRS by a one-time lump sum payment in the amount of the original withdrawal plus a withdrawal charge of five percent (5%) for each year from the date of the withdrawal. She stated that assuming the immediate purchase of all this credit, the increase in liability and contribution rate would be $4,145,514 and 0.37%, during the next actuarial valuation cycle, but further noted that historically, 20% of eligible members elect to make a purchase. Additionally, she stated that the study indicates there were 68 employees who would become immediately eligible for the repurchase. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 14,103, regarding agenda item 4.a. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laum 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. 14,103 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 5 of 14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, WHO HAVE TERMINATED PREVIOUS MEMBERSHIPS IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO DEPOSIT THE SUMS SO WITHDRAWN PLUS ANNUAL WITHDRAWAL CHARGES AND ALLOWING AND UNDERTAKING THE COST OF ALLOWING ANY SUCH EMPLOYEE CREDIT IN SUCH SYSTEM FOR ALL SERVICE TO WHICH SUCH EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN ENTITLED AT DATE OF SUCH WITHDRAWAL WITH LIKE EFFECT AS IF ALL SUCH SERVICE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. '-! 7 ti4J 11I.9 s1 13;1 sbYfJ it11II low a. Consider a resolution renaming Ward Road Park to Missy Davidson Memorial Park. Mr. Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 2594, renames Ward Road Park located at 1601 Ward Road to Missy Davidson Memorial Park. He stated that Ward Road Park was the location of Baytown East Little League from the early 60's to 1986 and the City of Baytown purchased the 14.65 acre tract of land in the year 2004, for youth league practice fields and was named Ward Road Park by the Parks and Recreation Department. He stated that the park was never formally named; therefore, Russell "RJ" Davidson submitted an application to rename the park to Missy Davidson Memorial Park in early April. Mr. Johnson further stated that the request was discussed at the May 01, 2019, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting and on June 05, 2019, the Board voted unanimously to recommend the name change to City Council. Mr. Scott Johnson stated that Missy Davidson was born in Baytown, worked over 20 years of service to the City of Baytown as the Human Resources/Civil Service Director, and provided over 40 years of municipal service to the State of Texas through various organizations. He stated that she was a positive influence in the Baytown community and spent a considerable amount of time coaching, managing and volunteering at the former East Little League Park. Council Member Hoskins recommended that a placard with a picture of Miss Davidson be installed at the subject park and for this to continue to be done as a memorial for the reason of naming any park. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 6 of 14 A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth approving Resolution No. 2594, regarding agenda item 5.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 RESOLUTION NO.2594 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, NAMING THE WARD ROAD PARK IN MEMORY OF MISSY DAVIDSON; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 6. DISCUSSIONS a. Present and discuss the 2019 DirectionFinder citizen survey results. Mr. Jason Morado, Senior Project Manager with the ETC Institute presented the 2019 citizen survey results. He stated that ETC specialized in providing community surveys for city and county governments throughout the country. He stated that the purpose of the subject survey was to assess how satisfied residents were with City services, help determine priorities for the community, measure trends from previous surveys, and compare the City's performance with other communities regionally and nationally. He noted that many of the survey questions remained the same as those from the previous survey and that the 601 completed surveys were done via online and by mail. He stated that they checked the demographics to be sure that they reflected the actual population of the city and that the results results had a 95% level of confidence with a margin of error of at least +/- 4.0%. Mr. Morado stated that the main conclusions from the survey included that resident's overall had a positive perception of the City with 62% being satisfied and 11% being dissatisfied. He noted that overall satisfaction ratings were similar to previous years; and Baytown rates were higher than other cities in the overall quality of City services (14% above Texas average and 12% above U.S. average), m well as, in customer service (18% above Texas average and 15% U.S. average). He further stated that the overall priorities for improvement were traffic flow/congestion management, maintenance of City streets, and stormwater runoff/flood prevention. He stated that the overall satisfaction ratings decreased over the years, but remained higher than the U.S. average. Mr. Morado stated that the perception of the quality of neighborhood, the appearance of the City, and residential property significantly increased, but police and wastewater services, along with City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 7 of 14 drinking water significantly decreased from the year 2018. With regards to maintenance services, he stated that the adequacy of City street lighting increased, but the major roadways and sidewalks also decreased from the year 2018. Regarding public safety, he stated that quality local fire protection and animal control services increased, while local police protection, police response to emergencies, enforcement of local traffic laws, and efforts to prevent crime decreased from the year 2018. He stated that satisfaction with parks and recreation special events sponsored by the City and walking and biking trails increased, but the aquatics facilities and programs decreased from the year 2018. Further during the presentation, Mr. Morado stated that in comparison to other cities, the City of Baytown ranked higher in library services, parks and recreation programs and facilities, trash/recycling/yard waste services, quality of services provided by the City, but ranked lower regarding management of stormwater runoff and flood prevention and flow of traffic/congestion management. He stated with regards to public safety services that local fire protection and efforts to prevent crime increased, but the quality of animal control services decreased. With regards to maintenance, he stated that landscaping in the median and mowing/trimming on streets increase, whereas, street cleanliness and adequate street lighting decreased. He further stated with regards to public services that residential trash collection and curbside recycling services increased, but wastewater treatment services decreased. Additionally, he stated that customer service increased in the areas of being courteous and polite, prompt, accurate, and complete with answers, and resolving issues. With regards to overall priorities for improvement, Mr. Morado stated that the flow of traffic/congestion management was the number one priority followed by the maintenance of streets, which was followed by the management of stormwater runoff and flood prevention. Council Member Alvarado requested a map identifying the locations of those who received the surveys. Mr. Morado stated that he would provide a dot map referencing Council Member Alvarado's request. Mayor Capetillo requested for council to consider holding off a year on the survey to allow time to implement a plan that would address the three (3) main priority improvements. 7. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member Laws Alvarado approving consent agenda items Ta. through 7.1. 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 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 8 of 14 a. Consider an ordinance waiving the application fee for zoning map amendments for individual properties within the 2017 involuntary annexation areas. ORDINANCE NO. 14,104 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, WAIVING THE APPLICATION FEE FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE 2017 INVOLUNTARY ANNEXATION AREAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the closeout and acceptance of the San Jacinto Lift Station Project and release of retainage to Peltier Brothers Construction, Ltd. ORDINANCE NO. 14,105 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE SAN JACINTO LIFT STATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($44,937.76) TO PELTIER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LTD, FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance awarding the West Baytown - Ward Road - Quail Hollow Pipebursting Project to CZ Construction, LLC. ORDINANCE NO. 14,106 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF CZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE WEST BAYTOWN-WARD ROAD -QUAIL HOLLOW PIPEBURSTING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH CZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE WEST BAYTOWN-WARD ROAD -QUAIL HOLLOW PIPEBURSTING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($867,172.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance approving Change Order No.6 between Baytown Area Water Authority and Pepper Lawson Waterworks, LLC, for the BAWA 6 MGD Surface Water Treatment Plant Project. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 9 of 14 ORDINANCE NO. 14,107 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 TO THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY 6 MGD SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND PEPPER LAWSON WATERWORKS, LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Water Supply and Waste Disposal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 213-A. ORDINANCE NO. 14,108 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.213-A; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. L Consider an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of a 20' force main easement to Harris County Municipal Utility District No 213-A. ORDINANCE NO. 14,109 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FORCE MAIN EASEMENT INVOLVING 2.6138 ACRES TO HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 213-A; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Cityworks Asset Management Software from Aztecs Systems, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 14,110 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE CrFYWORKS SOFTWARE CONTRACT WITH AZTECA SYSTEMS, INC., FOR THE SOFTWARE USED TO MANAGE, TRACK, AND ANALYZE ALL CITY INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY THOUSAND AND NO1100 DOLLARS ($60,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Jane 27, 2019 Page 10 of 14 h. Consider an ordinance renewing the Annual Fittings, Valves and Meter Boxes Contract with Ferguson Waterworks. ORDINANCE NO. 14,111 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL FITTINGS, VALVES AND METER BOXES CONTRACT WITH FERGUSON WATERWORKS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 08/100 DOLLARS ($173,111.08); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. i. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Liquid Chlorine Contract to Breontag Southwest, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 14,112 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID CHLORINE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($92,300.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. j. Consider an ordinance approving an amendment to the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget in order to transfer funds from Contingencies (20701-99001) to Machinery and Equipment (20701-84042) for the purchase of one (1) 32' CBRNE terrorism response watercraft. ORDINANCE NO. 14,113 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. k. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) 32' CBBNE terrorism response watercraft from NW Bend Boats, LLC, for the Baytown Fin Department. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 11 of 14 ORDINANCE NO. 14,114 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY- SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($386,942.00) TO NW BEND BOATS, LLC, THROUGH THE UNITED STATES GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION'S COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 32' CBRNE TERRORISM RESPONSE WATERCRAFT FROM NW BEND BOATS, LLC, FOR THE BAYTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 1. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to revise a grant application for the Texas Hurricane Harvey (DR4332) CDBG-Disaster Recovery (DR) - Round 1 Non- Housing/Infrastructure program to Harris County in response to their Request for Proposal. RESOLUTION NO.2595 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.2550, ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON OCTOBER 25, 2018, TO AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($390,000.00) IN RESPONSE TO HARRIS COUNTY'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE TEXAS HURRICANE HARVEY (DR4332) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - DISASTER RECOVERY - ROUND 1 NON- HOUSING/INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. sib\ 7 ZO RY Yu 1 ahY Y.:' a. Confirm the City Manager's Appointment of the Director of Engineering of the City of Baytown. City Manager Davis presented the agenda item to confirm his appointment of Mr. Frank Simoneaux as the Director of Engineering of the City of Baytown. He noted that Mr. Simoncaux was the Public Works Director with a strong engineering background and therefore, highly recommended him for the position as the Director of Engineering. A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving the appointment of Mr. Frank Simoneaux as the Director of Engineering. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 12 of 14 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 b. Consider one (1) appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Clerk, Leticia Brysch presented the agenda item and considered the appointment of Mr. Shawn McDonald to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the District 5 At -Large position, which was vacated by Mr. Gil Chambers when he resigned in March 2019. A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving the appointment of Mr. Shawn McDonald to the Planning and Zone Commission. 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 C. Consider six (6) appointments to the Baytown Board of Adjustment. Mrs. Brysch presented the agenda item and considered the appointments of Dr. David Corder; Ms. Kathie Smith; Mr. Gilbert Santana; Mr. Mike Wilson; and Ms. Barbara Wooster to the Baytown Board of Adjustment. She further stated that the two applications of Mr. Rudy Zepeda and Mr. Jesse Cano were available for Council's consideration to appoint as an alternate member of the board. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth for the sake of discussion. A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth approving the appointments of Dr. David Corder, Ms. Kathie Smith, Mr. Gilbert Santana, Mr. Mike Wilson, and Ms. Barbara Wooster to the Baytown Board of Adjustment. 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 June 27, 2019 Page 13 of 14 Tem Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member David Himsel approving the appointment of Mr. Jesse Cano as an alternate board member to the Baytown Board of Adjustment. 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 Mayor Capetillo requested that Mr. Zepeda's application remain on file for future consideration e. Conduct the election of the Baytown City Council Mayor Pro Tem. Mrs. Brysch presented the agenda to conduct the election of Council Member Hoskins as the Mayor Pro Tem beginning July 01, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2019. Mrs. Brysch presented the agenda to conduct the election of Council Member Hoskins as the Mayor Pro Tem beginning July 01, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2019. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member David Himsel approving the election of Council Member Hoskins as Mayor Pro Tem beginning July 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019. 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 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Page 14 of 14 ? 13K19FCf1a1t8Yt4sl03I'm l a. Present the 3rd and 4th of July Celebration schedule and entertainment lineup for 2019. Mr. Scott Johnson presented the 3rd and 4th of July Celebration schedule and entertainment lineup for 2019. He stated that the event would begin at 6:OOP.M, Wednesday, July P, with New Orleans area band 'Bag of Donuts followed by "The Village People" at 8:OOP.M. He stated that on Thursday, July 41h at 4:OOP.M., vendor booths would open followed by the Annual e of July Parade at 5:30P.M. He stated that Baytown native "RL Bell" would kick off the entertainment at 4:OOP.M. followed by country legend "Joe Diffie" at 6:OOP.M. He further noted that the traditional July 4" Ceremonies would begin at 7:45P.M., followed by performance from Country legend "Tracy Byrd" 8:00P.M., and concluded by the Annual Fireworks Extravaganza at 9:30P.M. Council Member Alvarado expressed appreciation for the inclusion of a proclamation to the West Baytown Civic Association for their 30 year anniversary. 10. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Capetillo adjourned the June 27, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting at 7:46P.M. Leticia Brysch, City Clcrk�� City of Baytown