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2020 02 13 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN February 13, 2020 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, Febnauy 13, 2020, 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 13, 2020, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 6:30 P.M., all members were present. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Himsel. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting held on January 23, 2020. A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins approving the January 23, 2020, City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2020 Page 2 of 13 2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Present a proclamation designating February 16-22, 2020, as National Engineers Week in Baytown. Mayor Capetillo presented to Engineering and Public Works Director, Frank Simoneaux, along with members of the engineering department, a proclamation designating February 16-22, 2020, as National Engineers Week in Baytown. 3. PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 4.86 ACRES OF LAND a. Conduct a first public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of approximately 4.86 acres, located approximately 285 feet west of West Road and 670 feet north of West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road and situated in the Ed. T. Schaffer (W.C. & R.R.) Survey, Abstract No. 1224, Harris County, Texas. At 6:36 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened and conducted a first public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of approximately 4.86 acres, located approximately 285 feet west of West Road and 670 feet north of West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road and situated in the Ed. T. Schaffer (W.C. & R.R.) Survey, Abstract No. 1224, Harris County, Texas. Director of Planning and Community Development, Tiffany Foster presented a summary of the first public hearing regarding agenda item 3.a. and further noted that agenda items 3.a. and 3.b. were related. She stated that the approximate 4.86 acres comes into the city as a voluntary annexation and was left out of previous annexation done in the year 2012, whereas, the property owner decided to enter into a development agreement with the City of Baytown allowing them to stay outside of the city limits for seven (7) years, which expired in the year 2019. Additionally, she noted that staff was working with the owner to secure a service agreement. With there being no one registered to speak regarding agenda item 3.a., Mayor Capetillo closed the first public hearing at 6:37 P.M. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Service Agreement with JLC West Road LLC, concerning the annexation of approximately 4.86 acres, located approximately 285 feet west of West Road and 670 feet north of West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road and situated in the Ed. T. Schaffer (W.C. & R.R.) Survey, Abstract No. 1224, Harris County, Texas. Mrs. Foster stated that there was no other information for this agenda item and that there were no definite plans for the parcel. She noted that the owner owns the adjacent parcel to this property, which would possibly be developed while the subject property would be used for detention. She further stated that the owner submitted for their zoning request for the property to be General Commercial (GC), in which would come to council at the same time during the second reading and the placement of the property into a council district. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2020 Page 3 of 13 A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 14,319, regarding agenda item 3.b. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,319 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JLC WEST ROAD LLC, CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 4.86 ACRES, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 285 FEET WEST OF WEST ROAD AND 670 FEET NORTH OF WEST CEDAR BAYOU LYNCHBURG ROAD AND SITUATED IN THE ED. T. SCHAFFER (W.C. & R.R.) SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1224, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 35.1 ACRES OF LAND a. Conduct a first public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of approximately 35.1 acres, located along the southern boundary of Hunt Road approximately 2,040 feet west of North Main Street, addressed as 703 Hunt Road, and situated in Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1562, Harris County, Texas. At 6:39 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened and conducted a first public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of approximately 35.1 acres, located along the southern boundary of Hunt Road approximately 2,040 feet west of North Main Street, addressed as 703 Hunt Road, and situated in Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1562, Hams County, Texas. Mrs. Foster noted that agenda items 4.a. and 4.b. were related and similar to the previous agenda items, whereas, the service agreement expired. She stated that there was no plan for the property, but the property owners engaged with a real estate entity to help manage it. Additionally, she stated that there was a request to rezone the property to General Commercial (GC). J.M. Little, Duane Hickman, and Danny Foster all registered to speak at the first public hearing regarding agenda item 4.a. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2020 Page 4 of 13 Mr. Little, an attorney representing the property owner, stated that they were in support of the approval of the application. Mr. Hickman stated that he registered just in case he needed to answer any questions. Mr. Foster passed on his opportunity to speak. At 6:42 P.M., Mayor Capetillo closed the first public hearing regarding agenda item 4.a. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Service Agreement with Dima Mabdi, concerning the annexation of approximately 35.1 acres, located along the southern boundary of Hunt Road approximately 2,040 feet west of North Main Street, addressed as 703 Hunt Road, and situated in Ashbet Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1562, Harris County, Texas. Council Member Betancourth inquired if it was typical to approve GC zoning close in proximity to residential as described in the subject item. In response to Council Member Betancourth's inquiry, Mrs. Foster stated that this concem was going through the Planning and Zoning Commission ("P&Z") and further noted that there were buffers and setbacks regarding the compatibility for residential and commercial. Mrs. Foster stated that, although the pipeline was challenging, it didn't necessarily reject a project, because such pipeline concems were also in other projects, such as the HEB. Council Member Presley inquired for clarity that in the event there was an interest in developing some residential on a portion of the property, would there be a second rezoning request. Mrs. Foster noted regarding Council Member Presley's inquiry, that a second request would be required. A motion was made by Council Member Heather Betancourth and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson approving Ordinance No. 14,320, regarding agenda item 4.b. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Febnmy 13, 2020 Page 5 of 13 ORDINANCE NO. 14,320 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DIMA MAHDI, CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 35.1 ACRES, LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF HUNT ROAD APPROXIMATELY 2,040 FEET WEST OF NORTH MAIN STREET, ADDRESSED AS 703 HUNT ROAD, AND SITUATED IN ASHBEL SMITH SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO, 1562, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 63 57 ACRES OF LAND a. Conduct a first public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of approximately 63.57 acres, located along the northern boundary of FM 565 Road approximately 1,000 feet east of FM 1405 Road, addressed as 1411 S. FM 565, and situated in the R.A. Porter Survey, Abstract 205 and the B.B.B. & C. Railroad Survey, Abstract 61, Chambers County, Texas. At 6:46 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened and conducted a first public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of approximately 63.57 acres, located along the northern boundary of FM 565 Road approximately 1,000 feet east of FM 1405 Road, addressed as 1411 S. FM 565, and situated in the R.A. Porter Survey, Abstract 205 and the B.B.B. & C. Railroad Survey, Abstract 61, Chambers County, Texas. Mrs. Foster presented the summary of the agenda item and stated that the voluntary annexation was for approximately 63.57 acres, by Jindal Saw USA, LLC, a company already in existence and in operations. Additionally, she stated that the company was going through a simultaneous zoning application with the P&Z for Light Industrial (LI). With there being no one registered to speak regarding agenda item 5.a., Mayor Capetillo closed the first public hearing at 6:47 P.M. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Service Agreement with Andal Saw USA LLC, concerning the annexation of approximately 63.57 acres, located along the northern boundary of FM 565 Road approximately 1,000 feet east of FM 1405 Road, addressed as 1411 S. FM 565, and situated in the R.A. Porter Survey, Abstract 205 and the B.B.B. & C. Railroad Survey, Abstract 61, Chambers County, Texas. A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado approving Ordinance No. 14,321, regarding agenda item 5.b. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February, 13, 2020 Page 6 of 13 Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,321 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JINDAL SAW USA LLC, CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 63.57 ACRES, LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF FM 565 ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET EAST OF FM 1405 ROAD, ADDRESSED AS 1411 S. FM 565, AND SITUATED IN THE R.A. PORTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 205 AND THE B.B.B. & C. RAILROAD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 61, CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 6. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Baytown, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020, for City Facilities related to the Baytown Hotel/Convention Center Project; levying a tax in payment thereof, setting certain parameters for the sale of the Certificates; and approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement. City Attorney, Ignacio Ramirez presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 14,322, authorizes the issuance of the City of Baytown, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020, for the total aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,500,000, for the purpose of providing for the payment of contractual obligations to be incurred in connection with the planning, acquisition, construction, equipping, expansion, repair, and/or renovation of City -owned public property, for the convention center and hotel. Mayor Capetillo noted that there was a redlined document at each council members place on the Dias referencing the approved agenda item. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 14,322, regarding agenda item 6.a. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2020 Page 7 of 13 Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,322 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 2020; 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. 7. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving consent agenda items Ta. through 7.1. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved a. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Addendum to Engagement Letter with Bracewell LLP, for legal services associated with the creation of one or more public improvement districts and the issuance of bonds and other debt obligations related thereto. ORDINANCE NO. 14,323 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH BRACEWELL LLP, FOR LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CREATION OF ONE OR MORE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND OTHER DEBT OBLIGATIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Mmutes February 13, 2020 Page a of 13 b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Dredge Material Placement Agreement with Port of Houston Authority (PHA) for the Bayland Marina Dredging project and payment of dredging disposal fees. ORDINANCE NO. 14,324 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A DREDGE MATERIAL PLACEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY (PHA) FOR THE BAYLAND MARINA DREDGING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($495,747.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Baytown Municipal Development District for the acquisition and development of Ginger Creek Park. ORDINANCE NO. 14,325 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF GINGER CREEK PARK; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing First Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Vimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KRA) to assist Public Works & Engineering (PWE) Departments in plan reviews and miscellaneous engineering services. ORDINANCE NO. 14,326 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., TO ASSIST PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING (PWE) DEPARTMENTS IN PLAN REVIEWS AND MISCELLANEOUS ENGINEERING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($200,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 18 "Buildings and Budding Regulations," Article IV "Plumbing Code," Section 18-466 "Cross -connection control Program," Subsections (d), (f), (g)(3), (h), (J) and Chapter 98 "Utilities," Article III City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2020 Page 9 of 13 "Water Service," Section 98-60 "Flat -rate service prohibited, separate metering required," Subsection (c) of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to specify when customer service inspections are required, who may perform such inspections and how such inspections are reported. ORDINANCE NO. 14,327 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 'BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS,s ARTICLE IV 'PLUMBING CODE," SECTION 18466 "CROSS -CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM," SUBSECTIONS (D), (F), (G)(3), (H), AND (J) AND CHAPTER 98 "UTILITIES," ARTICLE HI "WATER SERVICE," SECTION 98-60 "FLAT -RATE SERVICE PROHIBITED, SEPARATE METERING REQUIRED," SUBSECTION (C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO SPECIFY WHEN CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED, WHO MAY PERFORM SUCH INSPECTIONS AND HOW SUCH INSPECTIONS ARE REPORTED; 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. f. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Sign Agreement with San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, d/b/a Houston Methodist Baytown, in order to allow certain signs be erected on its property located at 4401 Garth Road, Baytown, Texas. ORDINANCE NO. 14,328 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SIGN AGREEMENT WITH SAN JACINTO METHODIST HOSPITAL, D/B/A HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN IN ORDER TO ALLOW CERTAIN SIGNS BE ERECTED ON ITS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4401 GARTH ROAD, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for the Donation of certain equipment for the Fire Department. ORDINANCE NO. 14,329 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR THE DONATION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2020 Page 10 of 13 THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. It. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole source purchase of two (2) EOD 10 Bomb Suit Ensembles and two (2) EOD 10 Helmet Packages from Med-Eng, LLC, for the Police Department. ORDINANCE NO. 14,330 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($62,418.00) TO MED-ENG, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) EOD 10 BOMB SUIT ENSEMBLES AND TWO (2) EOD 10 HELMET PACKAGES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. I. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole source purchase of two (2) X-ray machines, one (1) ScanX Scout, and one (1) FPX Standard from Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc., d/b/a ADS, Inc. for Police Department Bomb Squad. ORDINANCE NO. 14,331 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE AND 14/100 DOLLARS ($86,695.14) TO ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC., DB/A ADS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) X-RAY MACHINES, ONE (1) SCANX SCOUT, AND ONE (1) FPX STANDARD FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. j. Consider a resolution authorizing the City to submit a grant application in response to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Homeland Security Grants Division's FY 2020 State Homeland Security Program — LETPA Projects (SHSP-L) on behalf of the Police Department. RESOLUTION NO. 2630 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE'S HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION, IN RESPONSE TO THE FY2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM - LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION ACTIVITIES (LETPA) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Febnkvy 13, 2020 Page 11 of 13 PROJECTS (SHSP-L) SOLICITATION ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. k. Consider a resolution authorizing an application in response to the FY2021 Criminal Justice Program to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for Police. RESOLUTION NO.2631 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FY2021 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($108,000.00); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; ASSURING PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 1. Consider a resolution authorizing the City to submit a grant application in response to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Homeland Security Grants Division's FY 2020 State Homeland Security Program — Regular Projects (SHSP-R) on behalf of the Fire Department. RESOLUTION NO.2632 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE'S HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION, IN RESPONSE TO THE FY2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM — REGULAR PROJECTS (SHSP-R) SOLICITATION ON BEHALF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 8. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider appointing the Local Health Authority for the City of Baytown. City Clerk, Leticia Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the appointment of Dr. James Bernick as the Local Health Authority for the City of Baytown. Additionally, she stated that City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2020 Page 12 of 13 Dr. Bernick has served as the City of Baytown's Health Authority, since February 1998 and desired to continue in such capacity. A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson approving the reappointment of Dr. James Bernick as the Local Heath Authority for the City of Baytown. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tom Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved b. Consider three (3) appointments to the Baytown Library Board. Mrs. Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the re -appointments of Mr. James C. Maroney, Mr. Matthew D. Hartleib and Ms. Judy Jirrels to the Baytown Library Board, as they all desired to serve another two (2) year term. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins approving the appointment of Mr. James Maroney, Mr. Matthew Hartleib, and Ms. Judy Jirrels to the Baytown Library Board. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Approved Mayor Capetillo requested that the agenda be taken out of order and considered agenda item 10 before considering agenda item 9.a., regarding the executive session. 10. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Davis recognized the K-9 Unit for their accomplishments in a competition in Alabama: whereas, Officer Calvert and K9 Hero placed first in Narcotics Vehicle, second in Narcotics Building and in Building Search; Officer Breeding and K9 Cash placed first in Area Search and Top Patrol Dog, and Officer Dodson and K9 Enzo placed second in Area Search and in Narcotics Scramble. He further recognized Officers Jose Gonzalez and Jeremy Tharp for receiving their Master Peace Officers Certificate. He acknowledged Cindy Thibodeaux and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2020 Page 13 of 13 Monica Fabela on their department promotions and lastly, stated that the GCCISD expressed appreciation to the parks department for assisting with the Here We Grow Giants commercial. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. At 6:55 P.M., Mayor Capetillo recessed into and conducted 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. At 7:36 P.M., Mayor Capetillo reconvened the Open Meeting of the Regular City Council Meeting and announced that in accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in the Executive Session. 11. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Capetillo adjourned the February 13, 2020, City Council Regular Meeting at 7:36 P.M. Leticia Brysch, City Clerk City of Baytown