2020 05 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
May 14, 2020
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May
145 2020, at 6:32 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 May 14, 2020, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum
present at 6:32 P.M., all members were present.
Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Hoskins.
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 Regular Meeting held on
March 26, 2020.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Laura Alvarado approving the March 26, 2020, City Council Regular Meeting minutes. 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
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Nays: None
Approved
2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Present a proclamation designating May 17-23, 2020, as National Public Works
Week.
Mayor Capetillo presented to members of the Public Works department, Frank Simoneaux, a
proclamation designating May 17-23, 2020, as National Public Works Week.
3. PROPOSED REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 42.06 ACRES OF LAND
FROM OPEN SPACE/RECREATION (OR) TO LIGHT INDUSTRY (LI).
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the City of Baytown
official zoning map to rezone approximately 42.06 acres of a 58.7 acre tract, located on the
southwest corner of Interstate Highway 10 and Sjolander Road, legally described as Tract
1K Abstract 954 A Smith, Harris County, Texas, from an Open space/recreation (OR)
zoning district to a Light industrial (LI) zoning district.
At 6:43 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened and conducted a public hearing concerning a request to
amend the City of Baytown official zoning map to rezone approximately 42.06 acres of a 58.7
acre tract, located on the southwest corner of Interstate Highway 10 and Sjolander Road, legally
described as Tract 1 K Abstract 954 A Smith, Harris County, Texas, from an Open
space/recreation (OR) zoning district to a Light industrial (LI) zoning district.
Director of Planning and Community Development, Tiffany Foster presented a summary of the
public hearing. She stated that the property owner requested to rezone approximately 42 acres of
a 58.7 acre tract of land to light industrial (LI) zoning district, whereas, the other 16 acres
was already zoned light industrial in the year 2013. She stated that the owners' intent for the
property was to build a business park. She further stated that the request went before the
Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at the end of year in 2019, in which the request was
recommended for denial based on concerns such as increased traffic, along with the appearance
the development would bring to the area of Sjolander and I-10. She stated that the developer
worked on addressing such concerns and developed a new site plan that included a vegetative
landscape buffer along Sjolander, detention facilities so that buildings would be approximately
400 feet away from Sjolander Road, closed the entry way on Sjolander, and building
size adjustments were made. Additionally, Mrs. Foster noted that originally there were two entry
points into the business park: the I- 10 feeder road and the other one on Sjolander, but with the
changes there would not be traffic through to Sjolander, as it would be designated for 911 access
only.
Registered speakers were as follows: Janet and John Brazzil; Janice Rowland; Thomas Parent;
Wendell Scott; Emanuel Valladares; Gregg Thompson; Ron David; Bob Leiper; and Reid
Wilson.
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Mr. Brazzil noted that his address was 6806 Sjolander Road, which is on the corner of McDaniel
and Sjolander. He stated that his concerns were flooding and the increase of traffic on the
current congested Sjolander Road. He noted that the typically traffic backed up pass his house
daily and although water didn't get into his home during Hurricane Harvey it did reach his slab;
therefore, without drainage improvements the same type situation would be worse.
Ms. Janice Rowland noted that her address was 7830 McDaniel Street and further mentioned that
she did not get water into her home during Hurricane Harvey, but that it was very close. Ms.
Rowland inquired if the small industrial park would be a hiring center for contractors, if there
were any capital projects in the area that the applicant was considering, if there were any lease or
tenants already committed to this facility, and what would be stored at the facility. She stated that
Baytown currently has two million square foot of empty warehouse space and did not see how
this would be an economic improvement to the city. Ms. Rowland also noted that Sjolander was
a low zone curved road that could not handle excess traffic and that increasing Sjolander to four
lanes would only be beneficial to the warehouse.
Mr. Thomas Parent noted that in the past he was a significant opponent of rezoning this area, but
since then is now in favor of such. He requested if there could be improvements to the
intersection at I-10 and Sjolander where there was some deterioration of the curved feeder road
near the gas station. He requested to consider excluding hotels from this business park and
inquired if there was a way to require a certain percentage of the frontage road be building
frontage to ensure that the pictures presented come to fruition. Additionally, he recommended
that the zoning classification be reviewed with regards to transitioning from one to the other.
Mr. Wendell Scott noted that his address was 8111 McDaniel Street and that his house did flood
during Hurricane Harvey. He stated that widening Sjolander or increasing the elevation of the
land would cause more flooding and reemphasized a concern regarding increased of traffic due
to this development.
Mr. Emanuel Valladares noted that his address was 7320 East Freeway, which is the neighboring
property adjacent to the proposed development. He noted that his parents own Valtex
Construction along with the eight acres along the freeway. Mr. Valladares stated that in order
to develop warehouses on the proposed property the elevation of the buildings would have to be
increased substantially and inquired if there was going to be a public water and sewer system
available to the area. He further stated that although there were modifications to the
plan regarding Sjolander Road, there were traffic issues on I-10 that needed to be addressed.
Additionally, he requested for larger culverts, for the ditches to be widened to assist with the
water flow and for u-turns to be installed to minimize such congestion.
Mayor Capetillo noted for clarity that the Sjolander access entry according to the original site
plan was modified and planned for 911 purposes only. He further noted that the u-turn concern
request was under the authority of the TxDOT, that the ditches on Sjolander would be the
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authority of Harris County, and the ditches along the frontage would be the responsibility
of TxDOT and/or the City of Baytown.
Mr. Gregg Thompson, President of Ratcliff Development noted that his address was 3902 Lee
Street, Alexandria, Louisiana. He stated that many of the concerns mentioned were in
every project whether small or large to include traffic, stormwater runoff, aesthetics, etc.;
therefore, they were familiar and understood such concerns He stated that their models were
designed to create an accessible attractive well maintained business park with the appropriate
infrastructure for companies to locate in close proximity of their primary customers. He stated
that this development included the appropriately designed retention ponds that would handle the
stormwater runoff and mitigate any existing conditions with uncontrolled stormwater runoff.
Additionally, he stated that their goal was to create a business park where companies could
locate in a controlled environment and have protected long term value for their real estate
investment.
Mayor Capetillo inquired if the development considered the updated Harris County
flood standard of 18% being that Sjolander Road was higher than any of the residential
properties in the area and becomes a barrier for flow when the ditches were filled. Mr. Ron
Dovid stated that a licensed professional engineer provided their grading, in which there was
about 7.5 acres of stormwater detention space available to assure that the counties flood standard
of 18% would be met and according to such professionals the ponds were shallow because of
the lower elevation so the area of coverage was greater to make up for such.
Mayor Capetillo stated for clarity that it was illegal in any floodplain for a development to direct
water away from their property to an adjacent property and the plans would have to be approved
by Harris County Flood Control. Mr. Dovid noted that Mayor Capetillo's statement of inquiry
was correct with regards to the floodplain legality. Mr. Thompson further noted that normally on
large tracts of land, such as the referenced item, the stormwater was not controlled and stated that
they experienced redirecting stormwater runoff away from residential areas that were previously
flooded due to uncontrolled stormwater runoff coming from the interstate. Mr. Thompson also
stated that because he suspects the same in this case adequate detention ponds were strategically
located in the design for such.
During further discussion, Mr. Ron Dovid noted that he would utilize Mr. Bob Leiper and Reid
Wilson's time to speak and that his address was 4306 Yoakum Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77006.
Mr. Dovid provided details of some of the concerns regarding the proposed development. He
stated that their model was designed to be served by heavy duty pickup trucks or boxed trucks
for buildings smaller than the warehouse space mentioned by Ms. Rowland. He noted that this
site could not be used for large industrial due to there being a pipeline easement directly through
it. He stated that they worked with staff to develop deed restrictions and restricted covenants that
after approved would be filed with the property in perpetuity, in which he deferred specific
questions with such regard to the land use attorney, Mr. Reid Wilson. Mr. Dovid noted that their
architectural standards went over and beyond the current city code and were included in the
footprint. He further noted that they dedicated twenty feet of right-of-way along Sjolander to the
City at no cost.
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Council Member Presley inquired if the site was for sale or lease product. In response to Council
Member Presley's inquiry, Mr. Dovid stated that the site would be a mixture of sale and lease.
Council Member Betancourth inquired if the right-of-way being dedicated to City was correct
being that Sjolander was owned and maintained by the County. Mr. Dovid stated that the
dedication would be to the county.
Council Member Alvarado inquired if there were plans to put a gate all around the 911 entrance
and if it was possible to insert curbing and inlets to allow for additional drainage. Mr. Dovid
stated that to his understanding the gate would block off the entire section but he would have to
confirm with the engineer for certainty. He noted that the outfall comes south of the Sjolander
property on the west then crosses Sjolander and being that the site was self-contained the ponds
were designed to manage the rate of outflow. Council Member Alvarado further noted that in
another case where there was a flooding issue the inlets were expanded. Mr. Matthew
Johnson, Interim City Engineer, stated that the Sjolander roadside ditch would be maintained
according to Harris County's detention requirements which were .65 acre feet per acre. He stated
that the receiving entity adheres to the requirements of the governing authority in which
both Harris County and TxDOT required no increase in discharge. He stated that the maximum
discharge amount from the pond would be based on the property's current state. Additionally,
Mr. Matthew noted the pond was not a retention pond, but a detention pond and as the engineer
reviewing the plans he would not allow the number to exceed the existing conditions.
Mayor Capetillo inquired for clarity if a certain capacity would have to be available in the event
an entity was to widen Sjolander Road. Mr. Matthew Johnson noted that there would have to be
a certain capacity in such inquired case. Additionally, Mr. Johnson stated that the developer had
to accept the parcel's natural flow and provide a method to convey such flow appropriately.
Council Member Hoskins inquired as to why the revised design was not submitted to P&Z for
reconsideration. Mrs. Foster stated that the revised was not submitted to P&Z for
reconsideration, which was the normal process.
Mr. Reid Wilson, of Wilson Cribbs & Goren PC, 2500 Fannin, Houston, Texas, stated in
response to Council Member Hoskins inquiry that they had a 30 page declaration that would be
recorded that had private restrictive covenants applicable to the land, which could not be
modified without the City's consent to assure that the inquired concern would not be a problem.
Council Member Hoskins further inquired of the number of same type facilities sold. In response
to Council Member Hoskins inquiry, Mr. Thompson stated that typically the facilities run in an
approximate seven (7) year cycle from start to finish with the first year being infrastructure
related. He stated that this would be their third project of this type of facility, but noted that they
do multiple types of project. He stated that one of the facilities was sold completely in which the
deed restrictions were applicable to the new owners and they were still in control over the
other one. Mr. Thompson stated that they create a Land Owner's Associations which governs all
of the deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, and architectural restrictions within the business
park. He further noted that as long as they control more than 50% of the land in the business
park, the land owner's association was not activated. He stated that if they convey a title to a
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parcel of land to a third party owner, the owner was required to be a member of the land owner's
association, whereas the deed restrictions would go to the land. Mr. Thompson further stated that
they put in place a long term management protocol made up of people who have a vested
financial interest in properties in the business park to ensure to long term adherence to their
guidelines and values.
Additionally, Council Member Hoskins inquired as to what was available to the City to alleviate
the possibility of a large building request from coming to fruition in this business park. Mrs.
Foster stated that City staff would be included in the deed restriction discussion and the City
would have to approve any modifications to the deed restrictions. She also noted that some
changes that were already recommended such as the buildings height requirement which would
come before Council at the next meeting. She stated that the development would be done with a
product similar to that used in the grand parkway development which protects the visual of the
buildings. She stated that the details were being worked, whereas, there were mechanisms within
the City, such as the MUD district, the City's health department, and the developers
declarations to assure that the maintenance and landscaping be maintained to quality standard.
Council Member Himsel inquired as to what the final grade of the 58 acres relationship would be
to Sjolander and how high would the property be related to the level of Sjolander. Mr. Matthew
Johnson noted that the detention pond for the site was required to be sized to hold for a hundred
years according to Harris County and that the new requirement that Harris County adopted
increased the detention requirement at least 20% from what it was previously. He stated that
based on the rainfall data and how the systems operate; the City was very conservative. He stated
that portions of Sjolander was controlled by the City's ordinances and building code so the
building elevations would be above the road but the ponds were there to hold one the hundred
years.
Mayor Capetillo noted that there would be conversations with the TxDQT and Harris County to
assist with making sure that the drainage concern be addressed to protect the properties in that
area, specifically north and east of Sjolander Road. He further noted that Harris County could not
touch some of the private residential properties unless it was noted in their log book.
Council Member Johnson inquired if the City could conduct a traffic study on Sjolander Road of
the current traffic even though it's a county road or have access to traffic study conducted by the
county. Mr. Matthew Johnson stated that he would check with the county to see if they
conducted a study on Sjolander and noted that a traffic study was on his list to do. Mr. Matthew
Johnson also noted that Sjolander Road was not a truck route; therefore, trucks would have to
travel on I-10 to get to the proposed development otherwise they would be breaking the
law. Council Member Johnson further inquired if it was possible to calculate how much traffic
would increase in this area if the business park was developed. Mr. Matthew Johnson stated that
a traffic impact analysis was completed and he would verify if an update could be done. He
further stated that at the time the traffic study was done there wasn't a negative impact from the
development before, but noted that he would review it.
Mr. Bob Leiper noted that his address was 9414 Westminster Avenue, Iola, Texas and that the
City of Baytown has look for a project of this caliber in this area for years. He stated that he was
involved in this project since after the P&Z and his role was to assist the developers with
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making improvements which were discussed previously. Additionally, he stated that the
developer exceeded the expected requirements and this was a great project.
Lastly, Mrs. Foster requested that Council submit any recommendations to staff so that they
could be worked out prior to the next meeting. In response to Mrs. Foster's recommendation
submittal request, Mayor Capetillo requested a maximum height of the building to be that similar
of a two story residential property.
At 7:54 P.M., Mayor Capetillo closed the public hearing regarding agenda item 3.a.
4. PROPOSED REZONING APPROXIMATELY 4.6 ACRES OF LAND FROM
OPEN SPACE/RECREATION (OR) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the City of Baytown
official zoning map to rezone approximately 4.6 acres located at 705 Lanier Drive, legally
described as TR 1, TR 1B & TR 12R-1 Abstract 66 W Scott & TR 57C Abstract 840 H
Whiting Abstract 842 H Whiting, Harris County, Texas, from an Open Space/Recreation
(OR) Zoning District to a General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.
At 7:55 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened and conducted a public hearing concerning a request to
amend the City of Baytown official zoning map to rezone approximately 4.6 acres located at 705
Lanier Drive, legally described as TR 1, TR 1B & TR 12R-1 Abstract 66 W Scott & TR 57C
Abstract 840 H Whiting Abstract 842 H Whiting, Harris County, Texas, from an Open
Space/Recreation (OR) Zoning District to a General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.
Mrs. Foster presented a summary of the public hearing and stated that the request to rezone the
subject property was to accommodate the rebuild of the animal shelter. She stated that this
aligned with the Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) and allowed for commercial zoning along this
corridor. She further noted that public services were allowed in this particular zone but wasn't
required. Additionally, she stated that the amount of acreage for the rezone request covered the
project but not the entire area.
With there being no one registered to speak regarding agenda item 4.a., Mayor Capetillo closed
the public hearing at 7:56 P.M.
b. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Baytown's official zoning map to
rezone approximately 4.6 acres located at 705 Lanier Drive, legally described as TR 1, TR
1B & TR 12R-1, Abstract 66, W Scott & TR 57C, Abstract 840. H Whiting Abstract 842, H
Whiting, Harris County, Texas, from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) Zoning District to a
General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.
Mrs. Foster noted that the P&Z Commission felt that all zoning criteria requirements were met
and recommended approval.
A motion was made by Council Member Heather Betancourth and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Laura Alvarado approving Ordinance No. 14,379, regarding agenda item 4.b. The vote was as
follows:
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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
ORDINANCE NO. 14,379
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 4.6 ACRES LOCATED AT 705
LANIER DRIVE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TR 1, TR 1 B & TR 12R1,
ABSTRACT 66, W SCOTT & TR 57C, ABSTRACT 840. H WHITING
ABSTRACT 842, H WHITING, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM AN
OPEN SPACE/RECREATION (OR) ZONING DISTRICT TO A GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (GC) 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.
5. PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE (ULDC) REGARDING SMALL BOX DISCOUNT RETAIL
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the text of the
Unified Land Development Code, Baytown, Texas, to add a non-residential use for small
box discount retail, to define such use, to establish conditions for such use, and to
distinguish such use from other uses defined in the Unified Land Development Code.
At 7:58 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened and conducted a public hearing concerning proposed
amendments to the text of the Unified Land Development Code, Baytown, Texas, to add a non-
residential use for small box discount retail, to define such use, to establish conditions for such
use, and to distinguish such use from other uses defined in the Unified Land Development Code.
Mrs. Foster presented a summary of the agenda item and stated that there were approximately
eighteen retail products that fit the definition of small box retail. She stated that the
P&Z Commission recommended not to approve the application as it was written, but they
did want staff to look at restricting this type of use from the San Jacinto Overlay District, which
was designed to be extremely different than what was already in Baytown.
Council Members Alvarado and Presley agreed with the decision to revisit the application and its
impact.
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With there being no one registered to speak regarding agenda item 5.a., Mayor Capetillo closed
the public hearing at 8:01 P.M.
b. Consider an ordinance amending the text of the Unified Land Development
Code, Baytown, Texas, to add a non-residential use for small box discount retail, to define
such use, to establish conditions for such use, and to distinguish such use from other uses
defined in the Unified Land Development Code.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Laura Alvarado approving Ordinance No. 14,380, regarding agenda item 5.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
ORDINANCE NO. 14,380
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,"
SECTION 2.082 "SAN JACINTO OVERLAY DISTRICT," SUBSECTION (E)
"DEFINITIONS" AND SUBSECTION (F) "NON-RESIDENTIAL USES" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ADD THE
DEFINITION OF "SMALL BOX DISCOUNT RETAIL" AND (F) "NON-
RESIDENTIAL USES," SUBSECTION (1) "PROHIBITED USES" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ADD THE DEFINITION
OF "SMALL BOX DISCOUNT RETAIL" AND TO PROHIBIT SMALL BOX
DISCOUNT RETAIL WITHIN THE SAN JACINTO OVERLAY DISTRICT;
AMENDING APPENDIX A "UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,"
ARTICLE IV "DEFINITIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY REVISING THE DEFINITIONS OF "BIG BOX,"
"GENERAL RETAIL," "GROCERY OR DRUG STORE," AND "RETAIL";
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE (ULDC) REGARDING TRAVEL CENTERS
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a. Conduct a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the text of the
Unified Land Development Code, Baytown, Texas, to add a non-residential use for travel
centers, to define such use, to establish conditions for such use, and to distinguish such use
from other uses defined in the Unified Land Development Code.
At 8:02 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened and conducted a public hearing concerning
proposed amendments to the text of the Unified Land Development Code, Baytown, Texas, to
add a non-residential use for travel centers, to define such use, to establish conditions for such
use, and to distinguish such use from other uses defined in the Unified Land Development Code
(ULDC).
Senior Planner Manager, Nathan Dietrich presented a summary of the public hearing to add a
non-residential use for travel centers, to define such use, to establish conditions for such use, and
to distinguish such use from other uses defined in the ULDC. He stated that the amendments
were as follows:
o Add non-residential land use and districts permitted for Travel center;
o Establish conditions for Travel center;
• Location restrictions within a 1,500-foot radius of specific intersections on designated
truck routes;
o Acreage and frontage requirements for potential sites (minimum 100 feet);
o Parking restrictions for commercial vehicles;
o Requirement for separation of commercial and non-commercial vehicle fueling areas;
o Limit number of commercial vehicles spaces to 8 for diesel fueling;
o Minimum building size requirement (8,000 sq. t. or more); and
o Screening requirements when adjacent to single-family residential.
• Define travel center; and
• Amend definitions for gas station, gas station minimart, gas station minimart with limited
food preparation, and truck stop.
Council Member Alvarado inquired for clarity if overnight parking would be allowed, how
would the allotted time of a vehicle be regulated or enforced, and noted that she had a concern
regarding traffic. In response to Council Member Alvarado's inquiries, Mr. Dietrich stated that
overnight parking would not be allowed and the travel center owner would be responsible
for regulating the rules regarding parking time, whereas they could be cited. Mr. Dietrich also
noted that the reason for limiting the commercial vehicle spaces to eight was to limit the amount
of time the vehicle would be on site. Additionally, he stated that a traffic impact analysis would
be included for this type of project.
Robert Costello registered to speak regarding agenda item b.a.
Mr. Costello, a representative of QuikTrip Corporation, stated that his address was
2015 South Ash Cove, Hutto, Texas. He noted that QuikTrip Corporation was a national
gasoline retail company with over 800 locations across thirteen markets and was one of the
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company's that approached the City with the request. He stated that QuikTrip has been in
business over 60 years and recently expanded into the central Texas area, in which their specific
interest in Baytown was in the I-10 and Main location. He stated that there was no representation
from them during the hearings with the P&Z as they were not the actual applicant. Mr. Costello
stated that one of the concerns from P&Z was the distress on surrounding neighborhoods from
the project, in which he stated that they scheduled a meeting for the area neighborhood in
February and only one home owner attended with minimal concerns, along with Council
Member Johnson. Mr. Costello further stated that within the convenient store/gas station
business 80% of the traffic generates from pass by trips, which are vehicles already on the road
but stops by; therefore, there would be minimal traffic effect. He stated that there were many
costly hurdles associated with this particular property, but noted that they were willing to bring
in the sewer to the 21 acres which would open the door for other developmental uses.
Additionally, Mr. Costello stated that QuikTrip facility would comprise of approximately seven
(7) acres of the property and their intent was to wrap the existing gas station, in which they put in
a contract to acquire. He noted that the QuikTrip was not a franchise and that all of their facilities
were corporately managed and owned. He also noted that they invest in the facility's remodeling
and revitalization to modern standards every ten to twelve years.
Council Member Johnson noted that based on the responses received during the neighborhood
meeting the company was committed to making the development come into fruition.
At 8:19 P.M., Mayor Capetillo closed the public hearing regarding agenda item 6.a.
b. Consider an ordinance amending the Unified Land Development Code of the Code
of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to add a non-residential use for travel centers, to define
such use, to establish conditions for such use, and to distinguish such use from other uses
defined in the Unified Land Development Code.
Mr. Deitrich stated that the P&Z Commission denied the amendment request because the impacts
of the location of adjacent neighborhoods, the amount of traffic that would generate from
the travel center and the impact on the City's image on relation to the scenic gateway.
Mayor Capetillo recommended that there be a discussion or presentation of the project with the
updates and then revisited with P& Z, if time allowed. Mrs. Foster stated with regards to the
particular subject, that the application did not change and was presented to P&Z as it was being
presented to Council. She further noted that the process consisted of two different hearings in
different months and with this particular request being a text amendment there was no product or
picture to show for such amendment.
Mayor Capetillo inquired, according to the language as presented to P&Z, if the proposed project
or development fit in the current code. Mrs. Foster stated that the proposed project or develop
absolutely fit in the current code.
Council Member Alvarado inquired that if Council approved the text amendment would it open
the opportunity for other travel centers to open throughout the City and if Council would have
the opportunity to deny a future travel centers request. Mrs. Foster stated that according to
the ordinance being presented during the meeting there were three (3) locations that would allow
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this type of travel center within 1,500 feet of the intersection and only where the land is zoned
General Commercial (GC). Additionally, she noted that during the discussion with the P&Z, staff
asked the members of the Commission if there were other intersections to be looked at, if they
wanted to only look at one (1) intersection, and if they wanted to change the intersections or
the perimeters of the intersection but the response from P&Z Commission was to deny.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 14,381, regarding agenda 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, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David Himsel
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 14,381
N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX A "UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE," ARTICLE II "USE DISTRICTS" DIVISION 3 "LAND USE TABLES
AND CONDITIONS," SECTION 2.09 "LAND USE TABLES," TABLE 2-2
"NON-RESIDENTIAL USES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY REMOVING "GAS STATION" AND ADDING
"TRAVEL CENTER," "VEHICLE FUELING STATION" AND "VEHICLE
FUELING STATION MINIMART"; AMENDING APPENDIX A "UNIFIED
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," ARTICLE II "USE DISTRICTS" DIVISION
3 "LAND USE TABLES AND CONDITIONS," SECTION 2.10 "LAND USE
CONDITIONS," SUBSECTION A "NON-RESIDENTIAL CATEGORIES" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY RENAMING AND
REVISING CONDITION NOS. 14 "GAS STATION MINIMART," 15 "GAS
STATION," AND 16 "GAS STATION" AND ADDING A NEW USE TO THE
CONDITIONS TABLE TO BE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CONDITION
NO. 60 "TRAVEL CENTER" AND AMENDING APPENDIX A "UNIFIED
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," ARTICLE IV "DEFINITIONS" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY REPEALING THE
DEFINITIONS OF "GAS STATION," "GAS STATION MINIMART," AND
"GAS STATION MINIMART WITH LIMITED FOOD PREPARATION,"
REVISING THE DEFINITION OF "TRUCK STOP" AND ADDING A
DEFINITION FOR "TRAVEL CENTER"; PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A
MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($2,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
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7. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance awarding the Wayfmding Signage Project to Geograph
Industries, Inc., for the construction and installation of wayfinding signage in Baytown.
Mrs. Anna Yowell presented a summary of the Wayfinding Signage Project which is directional
signs placed within the community as a marketing or awareness tool that guide community
members and visitors to venues and attractions identified in the city. She stated they identified
where the signs would be located throughout the City along with the sign design. She stated that
the signs would be on the regular poles with the exception of those in the Downtown Arts
District which would be on decorative poles. Mrs. Yowell stated that there was an RFP process
in January 2020 and a bid opening in February 27, 2020, in which Geograph Industries, Inc. had
the winning bid. Additionally, she noted that the company was privately owned with over 30
years of experience, whereas, they specialized in wayfinding, along with museum exhibits
and retail corporate environment.
Council Member Johnson inquired if it was feasible for the signs going into the Arts District to
be attached to the existing poles. Mrs. Yowell stated that she would look into Council Members
Johnson's inquiry.
Council Member Betancourth inquired if the signage would be consistent with current logo
colors. Mrs. Yowell stated that the colors for the signage were taken from the current logo and
she would verify with the Parks department of such.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Charles Johnson approving Ordinance No. 14,382, regarding agenda item 7.a. 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
ORDINANCE NO. 1413 82
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE WAYFINDING SIGNAGE AGREEMENT
WITH GEOGRAPH INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
INSTALLATION OF WAYFINDING SIGNAGE IN THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR
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THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($254,248.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Service Agreement for a Facility
Master Plan Project with Johnston, LLC.
Mr. Matthew Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 14,383 authorizes
a professional service agreement with Johnston, LLC, for a Facility Master Plan Project in an
amount not to exceed $350,310.00. He stated that the objective of the Facility Master Plan is to
provide the City of Baytown with the necessary information to effectively improve and
maintain buildings with consideration to facility conditions, code compliance, use of space and
future growth needs. He stated that process would be in two phases: Phase 1 - Facility
Assessment, and Phase 2 - City Growth and Space Utilization.
Council Member Presley stated that he understood the portions of the agreement to obtain
expertise on ADA requirements, but further inquired if the determination of how to utilize City
facilities and the direction of its future growth could be done by City staff. In response to
Council Member Presley's inquiry, City Manager Davis stated that since he's been with the City,
a tremendous amount of money has been spent on trying to maintain approximately 45 buildings,
but the basis for determining if the buildings were needed had not been done, so the City was
consistently reacting without a plan; therefore, he noted that this type of expertise would provide
direction to plan for such building utilization.
During further discussion, Mr. Frank Simoneaux noted that the funds for this agreement would
allow for a condition assessment for forty-four buildings to include the HVAC system, the
plumbing, the electrical, and the roof that would provide the tools to create a plan for utilizing
the buildings. He stated that the plan would also include identifying what it would cost to bring
the buildings into ADA compliance. He stated that the following buildings would be assessed to
determine if they're being used in the most efficient manner: City Hall, Public Works, Health,
Library, Municipal Court, and Utility Billing. Additionally, he stated that the company was
highly recommended and would provide Council with a presentation to include a five (5) year
plan on facility improvements, ADA compliance, and future growth.
Council Member Betancourth inquired if the assessment included emergency services buildings
such as fire stations. Mr. Simoneaux stated that the assessment did include all of the fire stations
but noted that the buildings deducted from the assessment were those actively being renovated or
recently done such as the public safety building, the 911 Center, and the parks operation center.
Council Member Betancourth also noted that there should be adequate facilities for both men and
women.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Laura Alvarado approving Ordinance No. 14,383, regarding agenda item 7.b. The vote was as
follows:
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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
ORDINANCE NO. 141383
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH JOHNSTON, LLC, FOR THE FACILITY MASTER PLAN PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($350,310.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing an agreement for Professional Services with
Carollo Engineers Inc., for a Water and Wastewater Rate Study for the City of Baytown.
Public Works Assistant Director of Utilities, Sterling Beaver presented the agenda item and
stated that this agreement would allow for a rate study at the cost of $71,101.00 that would assist
with the long term planning for current and future capital projects while maintaining the superior
water system rating. He stated that the last rate study was completed in year 2009 and noted that
although the sewer rates were adjusted once during such period, the rates had not been adjusted
since the year 2013. Additionally, he stated that the project deliverables would include revenue
requirements, cost of service analysis, comparison of existing and proposed rates and a
presentation to Council.
Council Member Presley expressed his concern for increasing rates during such uncertain times
and requested that the increase be minimal and during a more prosperous time. He further noted
that the increase should be done incrementally, if necessary.
Mr. Beaver noted that they expected to receive the rate study data in time to present the budget
before Council and further mentioned that during the same period that there was no water rate
increase to others, the City's rate to purchase water did increase. Mayor Capetillo requested for
options be available during the presentation to Council.
Council Member Hoskins requested that the City of Baytown's water issues be corrected and
also be produced at an economical rate before impacting an increase on others.
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A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Laura Alvarado approving Ordinance No. 14,384, regarding agenda item 7.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, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David Himsel
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 14,3 84
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC., FOR A WATER AND WASTEWATER
RATE STUDY FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ONE AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($71,101.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order Nos. 2 and 3 to the I-10 Ramp
Reversal Project with Texas Department of Transportation.
Mr. Matthew Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that the bid documents for the project
had several errors in the quantity and the design. He stated that Texas Department of
Transportation ("TxDOT") negotiated with the contractor to exchange some of the items for
different material to bring the bid total down. He noted that TxDOT was managing the project
because it's in their right-of-way. Mr. Johnson stated that Change Order No.I was an error in the
TxDOT system, so there wasn't an actual change order no.1, so the change order would start
with 2. He stated that Change Order No. 2 added new items and adjusted the quantities of other
items in Change Order No.3. Additionally, he stated that Ordinance No. 14,385 acknowledge_ d
the change orders which total to the amount of $744,756.99.
Council Member Hoskins inquired if the $744,756.99 was in the contingency of the project. Mr.
Matthew Johnson stated that he would have to provide an answer once retrieved.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson, and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 14,385, regarding agenda item 7.d. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
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Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David Himsel
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 14,3 85
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NOS. 2 AND 3 FOR THE I-10
RAMP REVERSAL PROJECT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-
SIX AND 99/100 DOLLARS ($744,756.99); AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
8. REPORTS
a. Receive the City of Baytown's Quarterly Financial Report and Investment
Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2020.
Finance Director, Victor Brownlees presented the agenda item and stated that the Finance
Committee met earlier during the week and thoroughly reviewed the report. He stated that
overall the general fund was at 90% and noted that the aquatics fund was under because the
season did not open. He stated that the hotel/motel fund, water and sewer fund, and the sanitation
fund were over 50% of budget. He stated that all of the expenditure funds were under budget
which allowed for a healthy balance in the budgets bottom line. Additionally, he stated that the
investments were very conservative and doing well.
9. CONSENT
Mayor Capetillo noted that the red -lined resolution for consent agenda item 9.1. was at the dais
for Council's review. Additionally, he noted that consent agenda item 9.m. was not prepared for
consideration and would be brought before Council at a later date.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member
Charles Johnson approving consent agenda items 9.a. through 9.1. 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
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Approved
a. Consider a resolution approving the issuance of $4,750,000 Unlimited Tax Bonds,
Series 2020 by Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 459 as meeting the
requirements of Section 98-703(17) of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas.
RESOLUTION NO. 2649
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
NO. 459'S ISSUANCE OF FOUR MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($4,750,000.00) UNLIMITED TAX
BONDS, SERIES 2020 AS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION
98-703(17) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Baytown
Municipal Development District for the the Citizen's Bank Building Renovation Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 145386
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 THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE CITIZENS
BANK BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the second amendment to the professional
services agreement with Element Architects, LLC, for the Citizens Bank Building
Renovation Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,387
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ELEMENT
ARCHITECTS, LLC, FOR THE CITIZENS BANK BUILDING RENOVATION
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND
SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($113,775.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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d. Consider an ordinance repealing Chapter 98 "Utilities," Article V "Industrial
Waste" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas and amending Chapter 98 "Utilities" of
the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, by adding a new article to be numbered and
entitled Article v "Industrial Waste."
ORDINANCE NO. 14,3 88
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REPEALING CHAPTER 98 "UTILITIES," ARTICLE V
"INDUSTRIAL WASTE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN,
TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 98 "UTILITIES" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE TO BE
NUMBERED AND ENTITLED ARTICLE V "INDUSTRIAL WASTE";
CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the second renewal of the Annual Roll -Off
Container Services Contract with Sprint Waste Services, LP.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,389
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL ROLL -OFF CONTAINER SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH SPRINT WASTE SERVICES, L.P., AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE
HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/ 100
DOLLARS ($329,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance renewing the Annual Mowing, Edging and Trimming
Services Contract with Grant Smith Mowing, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,390
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL MOWING, EDGING AND TRIMMING
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GRANT SMITH MOWING, INC., AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE
AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
FORTY-FIVE AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($320,445.76); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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g. Consider an ordinance renewing the Annual Cement Stabilized Sand Contract with
MegaSand Enterprises, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,391
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL CEMENT STABILIZED SAND
CONTRACT WITH MEGASAND ENTERPRISES, INC.; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR THE SUM OF ONE
HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($163,575.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Wood Grinding and
Material Handling Services Contract with Novus Wood Group, LP.
ORDINANCE NO. 141392
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL WOOD GRINDING
AND MATERIAL HANDLING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NOVUS
WOOD GROUP, L.P., AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($210,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance renewing the contracts for debris monitoring services and
debris removal services.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,393
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE NO -UPFRONT -COST, STANDBY CONTRACTS
FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES WITH ROSTAN
SOLUTIONS, LLC, AND TRUE NORTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT,
LLC, AND RENEWING THE NO -UPFRONT -COST, STANDBY CONTRACT
FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES WITH CERES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC., CROWDERGULF, LLC, AND TFR
ENTERPRISES, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing additional funding for the Grant Administrative
Services Agreement with Public Management, Inc.
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ORDINANCE NO. 141)394
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, INC.,
FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH
CERTAIN GRANTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HURRICANE HARVEY
ROUND 1 FLOOD EVENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($161,422.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
k. Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Baytown to submit a grant application
to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance,
for the FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Solicitation.
RESOLUTION NO.2650
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF
JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR THE FY
2020 CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
PROGRAM SOLICITATION IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-THREE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($63,737.00); AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR
AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
1. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the
FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant - COVID-19 Supplemental Program (AFG-S) on
behalf of the Fire Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 2651
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE
FY 2020 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT -- COVID-19
SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM AUTHORIZED BY THE CORONAVIRUS
AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT FOR CRITICAL
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES NEEDED TO
PREVENT, PREPARE FOR, AND RESPOND TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH
EMERGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE
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HUNDRED NINETY AND 62/100 DOLLARS ($97,390.62); AUTHORIZING A
CASH MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE AND 69/100 DOLLARS ($8,853.69);
AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY
GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
In. Consider approving a resolution nominating Exxon Mobil Corporation to the Office
of the Governor, Texas Economic Development Bank, for designation as a qualified
business and an Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.
Agenda item 9.m. was not prepared for consideration.
10. MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Davis recognized Trevor Fannin who was the winner of the Dan Sparks Award for
outstanding service, which is a state wide award in the field of municipal law. He recognized
April Moore at the Animal Control Facility for the great changes she's made to the program,
which received national recognition from such efforts. He acknowledged Officer Stephen
Hemmenway for achieving his Masters Peace Officers Certificate, Officer William Hibbits for
achieving his Advanced Peace Officers Certificate, and Sergeant Aaron Corrales for achieving
his Masters Peace Officer Certificate. City Manager Davis also acknowledged Officer Norman
Anderson for assisting someone with a flat tire, which demonstrates the core value of caring. He
further recognized Samuel Barker, Michael Rideau, Tanya Henderson, Herschel Austin, Kevin
Boatswain, Levi Masterson, Bill McFarlane, Mark Worthan, James Iler, and Bruce Fanestiel for
hosting an event that explained their specific job functions for 18 computer maintenance students
from the Stuart Career Tech High School. Additionally, he introduced the new Finance Director,
Victor Brownlees and expressed appreciation to Gina Guillory for excelling the Finance
department during the absence of a director.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of real property for municipal
purposes.
At 8:57 P.M., Mayor Capetillo recessed into and conducted an executive session pursuant to
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of real property for
municipal purposes.
At 9:17 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.
12. ADJOURN
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With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Capetillo adjourned the May 14,
2020, City Council Regular Meeting at 9:18 P.M.
City of Baytown