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2020 07 09 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN July 9, 2020 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 6:37 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Laura Alvarado Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley Council Member Charles Johnson Council Member Heather Betancourth Council Member David Himsel Council Member Brandon Capetillo Mayor Rick Davis City Manager Karen Horner Interim City Attorney Leticia Brysch City Clerk Keith Dougherty Sergeant at Arms Mayor Capetillo convened the July 9, 2020, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 6:37 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Council Member Hoskins who was absent. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Himsel. Due to the COVID 19 Disaster and the CDC's recommendation regarding social distancing measures there was limited amount of space when maintaining the required 6-feet separation from others. However, the meeting allowed for two-way communications for members of the public who were not allowed to be physically present at this meeting. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting held on May 14, 2020. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson to approve the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes hold on May 14, 2020, as submitted. 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, and Council Member David Himsel City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 2of16 Nays: None Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved 2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service. 5 Years: ANTHONY EAST, PW CREW LEADER MATTHEW JENT, PW CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I SARA SANCHEZ, PLANNING PERMIT SPECIALIST I DEAN SEALES, PW UTILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST ROBERT SCHWEISS, FIREFIGHTER JESUS MARTINEZ, FIREFIGHTER JEFFERY SMITH, FIREFIGHTER DON'DREON ST. JULIEN, FIREFIGHTER 10 Years: KIMBERLYNN MCCORMICK, TELECOMMUNICATOR JOSE GARZA, STORM WATER ENGINEER HANCHAL SMALL, PW EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN FRANCIS CORONADO, NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECT INSPECTOR II ROBERT HERNANDEZ, MOSQUITO CONTROL TECHNICIAN 20 Years: RONALD MULLEN, WASTEWATER OPERATOR III CATHY BRUMMETT, POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN ANTONIO GONZALEZ, WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR 30 Years: CELIA MARTINEZ, CIRCULATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN 40 Years: ROGER CLIFFORD, ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF 3. SPECIAL DISTRICT BUDGETS FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 a. Conduct a public hearing on the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Budget. At 6:48 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Budget. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 3 of 16 Finance Director Victor Brownlees presented the item and stated that this public hearing is regarding the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget as adopted by the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District ("CCPD") and submitted to the City Council. The CCPD Board adopted the budget on June 9, 2020, and submitted it to City Council on June 11, 2020. There are no changes to the budget since the Council last saw it in June. No one signed up to speak on this item. At 6:49 P.M., Mayor Capetillo closed the public hearing regarding the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Budget. b. Conduct a public hearing on the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Budget. At 6:49 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Victor Brownlees stated that the comments are the same as the previous item except this is the Fire Control District proposed budget. No one signed up to speak. At 6:50 P.M., Mayor Capetillo closed the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Budget. 4. MUNICIPAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 a. Receive the City Manager's proposed municipal budget and budget message for Fiscal Year 2020-21. City Manager Rick Davis presented the item and stated that it was his profound honor to present the Council with the City's FY2020-21 proposed budget. Mr. Davis stated that this year's theme follows that of the City's capital projects program, named Better Baytown and he wanted to begin his presentation by recognizing the contributions of the City's excellent Finance Department, department directors, and of course, you, its elected officials; without whose vision and early participation, staff could not present this plan which he had every confidence will continue Baytown's very positive trajectory. Mr. Davis noted that this budget has been crafted in some of the most challenging times of this generation, this plan, is in one sense, very conservative, but in another sense, it is very aggressive in addressing the considerable capital needs of the community. This proposal also supports the continuation and even augmentation of programs and initiatives that have lifted the quality of life in this community in past years. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 4 of 16 This budget proposal, as has been the case over the last four years, is based upon citizen priorities identified as part of the City of Baytown's community -based strategic plan, of which staff is currently in the midst of implementing the third year of that five-year plan. The proposal before the Council today proposes implementing the fourth year of implementation of that plan. He noted via a chart that the Council's involvement began before the end of the calendar year; by February, the Council had already identified its goals, initiatives, and strategies that staff has fonnulated into the implementation plan. He further noted that between March and this presentation; the staff developed the City's Municipal budget, which effectively becomes the Council's budget tonight. He noted that he looked forward to the adoption of the annual budget in August with a budget go live date of October 1 st. Mr. Davis stated that keeping in mind that the budget schedule was truncated quite a bit due to Senate Bill 2, he wanted to take a high-level review of this year's budget and began with a few highlights. He noted that this budget proposes an expansion of the property tax exemption for seniors and disabled people, from fifty thousand to sixty thousand dollars; there are no rate increases proposed in this year's budget and staff was able to decrease an annual transfer to the sanitation fund, thus allowing this enterprise fund to truly be an enterprise. This proposed budget also maintains ninety days of operating reserves and even increases the general fund contingency to one percent of operating expenditures, while staff approaches the coming year from a very conservative position. In light and consideration of the impacts of COVID-19, by asking for no new positions; nevertheless, the City will be able to maintain its competitiveness in the market with a three percent non -civil service employee compensation increase, while at the same time, being able to meet our commitments to civil service employees. Mr. Davis stated that to further bolster our conservative position and strategy, we will be holding capital expenditures until the beginning of the calendar year. At the same time, Baytown will launch the most significant and impactful capital improvement program in our history, with one hundred and ninety million dollars in program capital projects. In order to assist in this critical venture, this budget proposes the issuance of forty-two million dollars in certificates of obligation, while also using and seeking more than one hundred million dollars in outside funding. The Council identified a multitude of initiatives that are found in this year's implementation plan as supported by this year's budget proposal. With regard to community reputation and image, our city's first strategic directive, the Council determined the pathway forward that requires that we address the quality and appearance of infrastructure. To demand the highest quality of development, and aggressively tell our story and address other issues that detracts from our quality of life and image. This budget proposal, in support of these initiatives, provides a cornucopia of strategies that specifically address infrastructure improvements and the expansion of our public art program. Mr. Davis noted that with the coming of the Garth Road Reconstruction Project, the City will address pole pollution and other unsightly aspects of this important corridor; it will support the evolution of the public affairs department; and aggressively telling the Baytown story. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 5of16 This year's marquee priority is Garth Road which will reconstruct Garth from I-10 to just south of Archer Road and will include walking and biking trails, as well as, upgraded water and sewer for better drainage. Other commitments include: to the sidewalk master plan, the Harris County's sidewalk partnership program, final design and partial construction of the Market Street Revitalization Project, and the Union Pacific on the Rails to Trails initiative. Dr. Davis noted that the budget also supported the aggressive addressing of drainage needs throughout the city through critical sewer and water projects, and street reconstruction. He noted that as it relates to the City's community amenities strategic directive, the budget addresses the use and enjoyment of city parks by elevating park safety and deterring vandalism, the continued investment in the Downtown Arts District, and encouraging the use of City parks including basketball structures, the Jenkins Perfect Trail Pilot, and other park securities enhancements. The budget proposing full funding of the Citizen's Bank Project, along with some new initiatives, in order to begin the development of Russell Park, the American Little League Park, and the long-awaited Chandler Arboretum. Mr. Davis stated that as it related to neighborhood quality that focuses on an increase in the vibrancy and citizen engagement, to attract private investment, and bolster a sense of safety and neighborhood well-being, and in order to accomplish this ambition, a variety of initiatives are being proposed this plan; including the support for the new Citizen Engagement Advisory Committee (CEAC) funding for a new Black History month event, and Juneteenth recognition. The Council continues to inspire the City to reach the highest levels of organizational and operational excellence; specifically challenging staff to exercise visionary leadership to address the complex challenges of tomorrow; foster positive relationships and trusts, and elevate customer service in all aspects of City operations, and more specifically in building and permitting new business developments, and because planning is at the heart of operational excellence, staff proposes to complete the facilities master plan and the tourist area master plan/drainage plan. Mr. Davis stated that the implementation of the new EnerGov permitting system will revolutionize the City's building and pennitting services. Other projects in the budget include the construction of the Baytown Animal Control and Adoption Center and Public Safety Building; the acquisition of second sets of bunker gear for firefighters and the accreditation efforts in all departments. Mr. Davis thanked the Council for their attention and noted that the staff will go into greater detail at the planned budget hearings on July 14th and 20th. Mayor Capetillo noted that the proposed budget has been received. b. Consider an ordinance setting the date, time and place for a public hearing regarding the City of Baytown Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Victor Brownlees presented the item and stated that the proposed resolution sets the public hearing for the City's budget on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 6:45 P.M. in the City Council Chamber of Baytown City Hall. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 6 of 16 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley to approve Ordinance No. 14,437, related to 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, and Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 141437 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 MUNICIPAL BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider a resolution setting two budget work sessions to discuss the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Municipal Budget. A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson, and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley to approve Resolution No. 2664, related to Item 4.c. 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, and Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2664 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CALLING TWO (2) SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS TO BE HELD ON JULY 141) 20205 AND JULY 20, 2020, BOTH BEGINNING AT 5:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 7of16 5. PROPOSED ANNEXATION AND REZONING OF 3.01 ACRES OF LAND, 6610 THOMPSON ROAD FROM OPEN SPACE/RECREATION TO LIGHT INDUSTRY Mayor Capetillo stated that items 5.a. and 5.b. would be considered together. a. Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading of the proposed annexation of approximately 3.01 acres, located approximately 557.88 feet east of Thompson Road, addressed as 6610 Thompson Road, and situated in the William Hilbus Survey, Abstract No. 336 and being out of and a part of lot 21 of the Elena Fruit and Cotton Farms, Unit "D," Harris County, Texas. b. Consider an ordinance for the newly annexed properties generally described approximately 3.01 acres, located approximately 557.88 feet east of Thompson Road, addressed as 6610 Thompson Road, and situated in the William Hilbus Survey, Abstract No. 336 and being out of and a part of lot 21 of the Elena Fruit and Cotton Farms, Unit "D," Harris County, Texas, to be placed into Council District No. 3. Planning and Development Services Director Tiffany Foster presented that items and stated that she was going to go ahead and give an overview of all items 5a through d because they are all associated. Mrs. Foster noted that if the Council remembers this property has been before the Council since April as it has gone through the annexation process. She noted that this property is made up of three acres off of Thompson Road that is a part of a six -acre development that is coming into the city as Light Industrial. These three acres are to the rear of that property and are actually outside the city limits, so they have been going through the annexation process so that the full six -acres will then be in the city for rezoning purposes. Therefore, the first two items will conclude the annexation process and place it in Council District No. Three. She noted that the next two items relate to the zoning of said property for Light Industrial uses, which has already gone through the Planning and Zoning Commission process. The Planning and Zoning Commission did support the application and recommend that it be zoned Light Industrial, which is consistent with all the land surrounding this property. A motion was made by Council Member Heather Betancourth, and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 14, 403, related to Item 5.a. and Ordinance No. 14,438, related to Item 5.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, and Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 141403 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 8 of 16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.01 ACRES, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 557.88 FEET EAST OF THOMPSON ROAD, ADDRESSED AS 6610 THOMPSON ROAD, AND SITUATED IN THE WILLIAM HILBUS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 336 AND BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF LOT 21 OF THE ELENA FRUIT AND COTTON FARMS, UNIT "D," HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS. ORDINANCE NO. 141438 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADDING APPROXIMATELY 3.01 ACRES, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 557.88 FEET EAST OF THOMPSON ROAD, ADDRESSED AS 6610 THOMPSON ROAD, AND SITUATED IN THE WILLIAM HILBUS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 336 AND BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF LOT 21 OF THE ELENA FRUIT AND COTTON FARMS, UNIT "D," HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 3; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF C. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 3.01 acres addressed as 6610 Thompson Road, and legally described as land situated in the William Hilbus Survey, Abstract No. 336 and being out of and a part of lot 21 of the Elena Fruit and Cotton Farms, Unit "D", Harris County, Texas, from an Open Space/Recreation ("OR") Zoning District to a Light Industrial ("LI") Zoning District. At 7:071) Mayor Capetillo opened the public hearing concerning a request to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 3.01 acres addressed as 6610 Thompson Road from an Open Space/Recreation ("OR") Zoning District to a Light Industrial ("LI") Zoning District. No one signed up to speak. At 7:07 P.M., Mayor Capetillo closed said hearing. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 9 of 16 d. Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading of the proposed annexation of approximately 3.01 acres, located approximately 557.88 feet east of Thompson Road, addressed as 6610 Thompson Road, and situated in the William Hilbus Survey, Abstract No. 336 and being out of and a part of lot 21 of the Elena Fruit and Cotton Farms, Unit "D," Harris County, Texas. A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson, and seconded by Council Member Heather Betancourth to approve Ordinance No. 14,439, related to Item 5.d. 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, and Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,439 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 3.01 ACRES, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 557.88 FEET EAST OF THOMPSON ROAD, ADDRESSED AS 6610 THOMPSON ROAD, AND SITUATED IN THE WILLIAM HILBUS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 336 AND BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF LOT 21 OF THE ELENA FRUIT AND COTTON FARMS, UNIT "D," HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM AN OPEN SPACE/RECREATION (OR) ZONING DISTRICT TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) ZONING DISTRICT; 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. 6. BAYTOWN HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER LIFT STATION AT BAYLAND PARK a. Conduct a public hearing concerning the installation of a sanitary sewer lift station and associated infrastructure at Bayland Park. At 7:09 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened the public hearing related to the installation of a sanitary sewer lift station and associated infrastructure at Bayland Park. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 10of16 Interim City Attorney Karen Horner presented the item and stated that this is a public hearing concerning a 55-foot piece of property on Bayland Island, which is being proposed to be used for the future construction of the lift station for the hotel/convention center, as well as, any future main restroom facility that may occur at Bayland Park. Mrs. Horner stated that in order to have a lift station at the park, the Council has to snake two findings that (1) there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use or taking of such land; and (2) the Project includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the land resulting from the proposed use. Mrs. Horner noted that in this case, the property is located in an area where there are no recreational improvements at this time. Also, care has been taken to look at different alternatives, but because of the spoiled side of the US Army Corps of Engineers, some overhead utilities and fuel lines, near the Marina, this is a hard spot. Therefore, it has been determined to be a feasible alternative. Also, in planning for this, there will be as part of this project, landscaping, tree shrubbery around the lift station side, along with fencing or a wall around the lift station at the conclusion of the construction, and the surrounding property will be restored to its natural state. No one signed up to speak on this item. At 7:09 P.M., Mayor Capetillo closed the public hearing. b. Consider a resolution making findings concerning the installation of a sanitary sewer lift station and associated infrastructure at Bayland Park. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson to approve Resolution No. 2665, related to Item 6.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, and Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2665 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, MAKING FINDINGS CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE AT BAYLAND PARK; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 11 of 16 7. BAYTOWN CDBG PLANS Mayor Capetillo requested that Director of Planning and Development Services Tiffany Foster give the Council an overview of Items 7.a. and 7.b. before conducting the public hearings. Mrs. Foster presented the items and stated that the City's Community Development Block Grant plans have a five-year cycle whereby the City sets or establishes guidelines on how it is going to expend those funds. She noted that about a month ago, staff came to Council for the approval of some amendments to the existing five-year plans so that staff could accept COVID funding. Staff is already in the process of updating the City's regular five-year plan, which will be brought back to Council and starts the City on its new cycle. Mrs. Foster introduced Ms. Peg Purser, the City's consultant who is going to go through a little bit of information about the City's Consolidated Plan, its Citizen Participation Plan, and Annual Action Plan. Ms. Purser thanked the Council for their attention and stated that she was going to start with the City's Citizen Participation Plan. Ms. Purser stated that the reason that the Council is amending this plan is that during the CARES Act's resolutions and laws, HUD decided that in order to get the money expended quickly, they would go ahead and waive the regulations of a thirty -day public comment period to at least a five day, in addition to allowing for virtual meetings like the staff has been having, along with additional notification methods like social media. Ms. Purser noted that in order to allow staff to do this now and in the future, if it ever comes up again, the City would need to amend its Citizen Participation Plan to let the citizens know that yes, the City agrees with this, it can do this and it is now a part of the staffs planning process. Ms. Purser then noted that the five-year Consolidated Plan is a cycle that every five years has to be re -approved with a lay -out of the City's strategies and goals for the next five years in the areas of economic development, public improvements, housing, and public services. She noted that this plan is not set in stone as far as specifics on how to spend the money or implement the plan; it is more of a strategy and a set of goals that will be followed for the next five years. a. Conduct a public hearing regarding the required plans for the City of Baytown's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which includes the Citizen Participation Plan, and 5-Year Consolidated Plan. At 7:18 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding required plans for the City of Baytown's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which includes the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan and 5-year Consolidated Plan. No one signed up to speak on the item. At 7:18 P.M. Mayor Capetillo closed the public hearing. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 12 of 16 b. Conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed 2020 Action Plan and Projected Use of Funds associated with City of Baytown's CDBG Budget. At 7:18 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened the public hearing regarding the City's CDBG 2020 Action Plan and Projected Use of Funds. No one signed up to speak on this item. At 1:19 P.M., Mayor Capetillo closed the public hearing. 8. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Professional Service Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the IH-10 Lift Station Service Area Evaluation. Director of Public Works and Engineering Frank Simoneaux presented the item and stated that this proposed ordinance authorized a Professional Service Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the IH-10 Lift Station Service Area Evaluation, in an amount not to exceed $91,000.00. He stated that the scope of the work included an evaluation of alternatives to provide additional waste water service to the IH-10 Lift Station service area north of IH-10. He noted that due to the proposed costs, verification of flows and best alternatives to provide service is warranted, the evaluation will lead to a report that will assist staff in determining the extent of lift station improvements beyond the required rehabilitation, identify any other possible capital projects that may be needed within the service area, possible cost effective alternatives and solutions, and limited geotechnical investigation along the existing force main alignment to understand soil conditions if force main improvements are to be made. This study will guide the scope of improvements in the design phase. A contract for final design will be brought back to Council for future consideration. Mr. Simoneaux stated that the cost of the services included the consultant's basic services for professional engineering services in the amount of $71,800.00 and sub -consultant services for limited geotechnical investigation in the amount of $19,200.00, for a total cost of $91,000.00. He stated that staff recommended approval of this item. A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson, and seconded by Council Member Heather Betancourth to approve Ordinance No. 14,440, related to Item 8.a. 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, and Council Member David Himsel Nays: None City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 13 of 16 Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 141440 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY- HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE IH-10 LIFT STATION SERVICE AREA EVALUATION; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY-ONE THOUSAND AND N0I100 DOLLARS ($91,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 9. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley to approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.f. 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, and Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the acceptance, closeout and release of retainage to Peltier Brothers Construction, LTD, for the Craigmont Lift Station Project ORDINANCE NO. 141441 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE CRAIGMONT LIFT STATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF THIRTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 02.100 DOLLARS ($30,625.02) TO PELTIER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LTD, FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 14 of 16 b. Consider an ordinance rejecting all bids received for the Northeast District Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Cleaning Project. ORDINANCE NO. 145442 ORDINANCE NO. 14,442AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REJECTING THE BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE NORTHEAST DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INFLUENT CLEANING PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance awarding a contract to Apollo Environmental Strategies, Inc., for the Bayland Marina Basin and Channels Dredging Project. ORDINANCE NO. 14,443 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF APOLLO ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES, INC., FOR THE BAYLAND MARINA BASIN AND CHANNELS DREDGING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH APOLLO ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES, INC., FOR THE BAYLAND MARINA BASIN AND CHANNELS DREDGING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND THIRTY-THREE AND N0100 DOLLARS ($895,033.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Axon Enterprise Inc., f/k/a Taser International, Inc., for the recurring cost of the Axon Fleet In -Car Camera System for the Police Department. ORDINANCE NO. 141)444 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY AND NO:100 DOLLARS ($65,460.00) TO AXON ENTERPRISE INC. F/K/A TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR THE RECURRING COST OF THE AXON FLEET IN -CAR CAMERA SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUY BOARD); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 15 of 16 e. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Axon Enterprise Inc., f/k/a Taser International, Inc., for the Police Department's Body -Worn Camera Replacement Program. ORDINANCE NO. 141445 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 40:' 100 DOLLARS ($120,433.40) TO AXON ENTERPRISE INC. F/K/A TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR THE FOURTH -YEAR OF A FIVE-YEAR PLAN FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S BODY -WORN CAMERA REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUY BOARD); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. L Consider an ordinance renewing the Annual Liquid Chlorine Contract with Brenntag Southwest, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 14,446 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL LIQUID CHLORINE CONTRACT WITH BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FORTHE SUM OF NINETY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND NO 100 DOLLARS ($92,300.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 10. APPOINTMENTS a. Conduct the election of the Baytown City Council Mayor Pro Tem. A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley, and seconded by Council Member David Himsel to elect Council Member Johnson to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. 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, and Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2020 Page 16 of 16 11. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Davis recognized members of staff for personal and professional achievements. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 to deliberate the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager. At 7:38 P.M., Mayor Capetillo recessed into and convened an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 to deliberate the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager. At 10:51 P.M. Mayor Capetillo reconvened the meeting and announced that in accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in executive session. b. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the City Manager's annual performance evaluation. A motion was made by Council Member David Himsel, and seconded by Council Member Heather Betancourth to increase the City Manager's compensation by 3% and bring back an agreement at the next Council meeting with the requested adjustments. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Mayor Pro Charles Johnson, Council Member Heather Betancourth, and Council Member David Himsel Nays: None Other: Council Member Robert C. Hoskins (Absent) Approved 13. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Capetillo adjourned the July 9, 2020, City Council Regular Meeting at 10:52 P.M. City of Baytown gpYTCc+,•" R, ®�TFOFZ�