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1979 12 13 CC Minutes91213 -1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN December 13, 1979 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thursday, December 13, 1979, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Ted Kloesel *Mary E. Wilbanks Eileen Caffey Allen Cannon Emmett O. Hutto Fritz Lanham Dan Savage Scott Bounds Eileen P. Hall Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Absent: Fred T. Philips Councilman Jimmy Johnson Councilman The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hutto and the invo- cation was offered by Councilwoman Eileen Caffey. Minutes Councilman Kloesel moved for approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 1979 and the special meeting of November 26, 1979; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Receive Petitions A copy of a petition received by the Administration was placed at the Council table. The petition was signed by a number of senior citizens who use the Community Building regarding the temperature in that building. Since the petition was received, the Administration has received approval from the Department of Energy to set the thermostats at 70 degrees and hopefully, this has taken care of the problem. Citv Manager's Report Harris County Flood Control District - Drainage Work - The Harris County Flood Control District has continued to work on the Craigmont Ditch. The County's drainage crew has proceeded to a point about halfway between Lorraine and Crestmont Drive which is 3,600 feet from the west fork of Goose Creek. They are also working on the west fork of Goose Creek north of Lynchburg -Cedar Bayou Road and have completed about 3,600 feet of this work. The County has also been involved in brush clearing of the east fork of Goose Creek in the vicinity of Garth Road. *Councilwoman Wilbanks present. Harris County has a contractor that is working on Goose Creek south of Baker Road and that contractor has progressed approximately 900 feet with the concrete floor and 600 feet with concrete walls. 91213 -2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Drainage Work - City forces - the City's drainage crews have completed approximately 40% of the work on Crosby -Cedar Bayou Road. The work that is being done on Arrowhead is approximately 95% complete; Cobblestone is approximately 75% complete. The City is removing the boxes in the Craigmont Addition to enable the City's contractor to rebuild the boxes. Approximately 25 boxes have been removed and the contractor has rebuilt 16 which means that portion is 90% complete. There are 49 box inlets under this contract that remain to be built -- twenty -two in Craig - mont, twenty -two in Country Club and five in Allenbrook. West Main Sewer Treatment Plant - All of the epoxy support columns have been placed under the walkways. Sliplining - Approximately 765 feet of pipe was pulled between Elm and Oak from Nazro to Riggs and 23 service connec- tions were made. Preliminary Financial Statement - Pat Tobin, Director of Finance, has given Council a copy of the preliminary financial statement which his department had prepared. The accounting firm of Gerace, Hullum and Start is currently auditing the City's financial records, but this report will give Council an early indication of the City's revenues and expenditures as of the end of September, 1979. In response to a question from Councilman Kloesel, Mr. Lanham explained that the City has approximately $200,000 un- appropriated. Councilman Kloesel requested that at the next meeting an item be placed on the agenda for Council to consider restoring the $126,000 that was posed for the walkway at the West Main Street Bridge. During budget work sessions, funds for the walkway were removed from the budget to aid in the drainage effort. Councilman Kloesel felt with this surplus, the City could restore the funds for the walkway. Harris County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association - Council has received a copy of a notice of a Harris County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association meeting next Thursday night and the Administration will be in touch with Council members in that regard. Questions and Comments Regarding the City Manager's Report Councilman Kloesel stated that he is interested in expanding hike and bike trails in Baytown. He further explained that the West Main Street walkway would be for pedestrians to cross and for bicyclists. Councilman Kloesel inquired if the bridge being constructed in Wooster would include a walkway. Bill Cornelius, Director of Planning and Traffic, responded the walkway was deleted because the monies allocated could not be used toward walkways. Councilman Kloesel requested that the Administration review the possibilities of using city funds to add a pedestrian walk- way, if a design change could be made. Councilman Cannon inquired if the City has had any progress on the drainage problem in Allenbrook III. Mr. Lanham responded that the Administration had met with the developer who indicated that he would rather not put ditches between the lots in the easements. The City will have to pursue the other alternative- - the ditches on the perimeter of the subdivision. Also, instal- ling additional pipe in Allenbrook might be another alternative. Councilman Cannon requested that the Administration develop plans to be presented to Council at the next Council meeting regarding solutions to the drainage problem in Allenbrook III. Councilman Cannon stated that there is a yield sign at the intersection of Park Street and Decker Drive which motorists are going through this yield sign to get onto Decker Drive and crowding people that are northbound on Decker Drive. Councilman 91213 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Cannon requested that the City double - stripe at the intersection or use some means to channel the traffic. Councilman Cannon suggested that the Police Department con- centrate on violators who run red lights since this problem is prevalent in the City. He named the intersection of Ward Road and Highway 146 and the intersection of Cedar Bayou Road and North Main as being particularly bad. Councilman Kloesel concurred that there are many locations along Highway 146 where motorists are running red lights, and more enforcement is needed. Councilman Cannon suggested that the Police Department use unmarked vehicles in an attempt to curtail the flagrant violation of running red lights, but Councilman Kloesel did not favor use �- of unmarked vehicles. Councilwoman Caffey commented that she has received com- plaints regarding the traffic light that is sacked on Louisiana Street because motorists have a problem getting off Louisiana Street onto Wisconsin, and she inquired what are the plans for this traffic light? Mr. Lanham responded that the light has been sacked for a ninety -day trial period. Councilman Kloesel stated that he too has received many complaints. Mayor Hutto stated that many citizens have called him to commend the City for removing that light. Councilman Kloesel inquired if timers could be installed on traffic lights where there is a small amount of traffic. A Representative of the Baytown Wreckers Association Will Appear Mr. Lanham explained that the City Council has made two changes in the wrecker ordinance and there is some confusion about the implementation of those changes. Dan Savage, Assistant City Manager, explained that a problem occurred several days ago when Mr. Denzil Shirley towed a vehicle for the City that was an abandoned or junked car. He was asked to make what is known as a dolly pull or an airplane tow. In June of 1979, the City Council adopted a new rate schedule for emergency wrecker service. In that rate schedule, there was established a $35 base fee and two extra work items were iden- tified. One is a winch pull and another is disconnecting a drive shaft. There was a third item which was known as a dolly pull or an airplane pull and a total fee was established for that of $52.50. There would be no other charge allowed in case of a dolly pull or an airplane pull. After the rate ordinance was adopted, the Baytown Wreckers Association appeared before the City Council and requested that City Council increase the rates or fees that were allowed for towing City vehicles and junked or abandoned vehicles. The Wrecker Association requested that the base fee for towing these vehicles be increased from $15.00 to $20.00 and that the extra work schedule which the City Council had adopted with the emergency wrecker rate ordinance be adopted. Is an airplane haul or a dolly pull considered part of the extra work? In a very technical sense, the way the ordinance is written, it probably is not. The wrecker operators feel that their intent in writing the letter to City Council was that a dolly pull is an extra work item and the rates established by the emergency wrecker ordinance would come into play. Their opinion is that in the event that an abandoned vehicle has to be dolly hauled, a fee of $52.50 should be received as provided under the emergency wrecker service ordinance. There is a difference of opinion on the part of the Police Department. One interpretation was that a $40.00 charge should come into play when an abandoned vehicle is airplane hauled. Another opinion is that a $37.50 charge should come into play. The justification for the $37.50 charge is the $20.00 base rate plus the difference between the emergency base rate and the airplane haul which is $17.50. The issue is what rate should be allowed for an airplane haul for junked and /or abandoned vehicles. 91213 -4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 In response to a question from Councilman Kloesel, Air. Savage explained that this particular issue had not been taken to the Wrecker Committee. This issue came up on Monday and at that time, Mr. Shirley requested that he be allowed to approach the Council with this matter. Councilman Cannon inquired how often an abandoned vehicle is airplaned? Mr. Shirley responded that he made two airplane hauls involving abandoned vehicles last year. Councilman Cannon pointed out that City Council has expended a great deal of time this last year discussing wrecker rates. City Council gave a 33% increase when the increase from $15.00 to $20.00 was granted. He further stated that he is tired of dis- cussing wrecker rates so often, especially when what is being discussed amounts to only two instances in a year. Mr. Shirley stated that the wrecker operators cannot make money hauling for $20.00, but had agreed to do so to save the City money. However, the wrecker operators felt that on these junked and abandoned vehicles which are sold at public auction, why try to save the City money on these when these vehicles are sold for revenue. Councilman Cannon explained that the City Council is unable to design rate structures to cover every situation. Manuel Pease, wrecker owner /operator, concurred with Coun- cilman Cannon about taking up so much of the Council's time. He explained that he had discussed this matter with an assistant chief and two lieutenants, and would like to clear the matter up. Councilman Kloesel felt that this item should be referred to the Wrecker Committee; therefore, he moved that the request be referred to the Wrecker Committee for a recommendation to Coun- cil; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Ordinance - Establishing Rates for Electric Service Provided by Houston Lighting and Power Company within the City of Baytown Scott Bounds, City Attorney, explained that in July of 1979, Houston Lighting & Power Company requested that the City of Bay- town approve new rates for electrical service. This request has been made of all Houston Lighting & Power Company customers. The City of Baytown suspended the effective date of that proposed rate increase until December 5, 1979, and later additionally suspended the proposed rate increase until January 4, 1980. Houston Lighting & Power Company has since put rates tentatively proposed by the Public Utilities Commission into effect under bond. At the time that this item was placed on the agenda, it was assumed that the City Council would be required to adopt a rate ordinance prior to January 4, 1980 or the company would be entitled to put its original rate increase proposal into effect. The City of Baytown participated in the Public Utilities Commis- sion hearings regarding Houston Lighting & Power Company's proposed rate increase. Although the Public Utilities Commission hearings examiner has made a tentative recommendation to the Public Utilities Commission in this case, the Commission has not made a final decision. In fact, the Public Utilities Commission has requested the examiner to clarify her recommendation and Houston Lighting & Power has modified its rate increase proposal to delay the effective date by which Council and the Public Utilities Commission must act. Thus, no decision is now neces- sary by the City of Baytown or the Public Utilities Commission until February 4, 1980. The City of Baytown has received a copy of this delay in their proposal and the effective date of their rates this morning. At the hearing on the merits of Houston 91213 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Lighting & Power Company's proposed rate increase, two major issues were developed - -the amount of revenue needed by Houston Lighting & Power Company and which of the customer classes would pay for that rate increase. Houston Lighting & Power Company is requesting additional revenues based on a test year of $179,000,000. The cities at the PUC hearing recommended that HL &P get an increase of $43,000,000. The PUC staff recommended an increase of $65,000,000. The hearings examiner has tentatively recommen- ded a $82,000,000 increase and that rate increase has currently been put into effect under bond by HL&P. The City of Houston has adopted a rate ordinance granting HL&P slightly more than recom- mended before the PUC. Mr. Bounds commented that there is unanimity in opinion that HL &P does need additional revenue but the difference in opinion is, how much? The second issue, rate design, addresses the allocation of this revenue requirement among HL &P's different customer classes -- residential, commercial and industrial classes. On this issue, the cities are more closely aligned to the company's position than to the recommen- dations of the PUC's staff or the hearings examiner. The PUC examiner has recommended that residential bills increase 210, while commercial bills increase 100 and industrial bills less than 2 %. HL&P has proposed a more modest increase for residen- tial customers than other customer classes. This rate design issue is what the Commission has specifically requested the hearing examiner to clarify. In light of HL&P's action in post- poning the necessity of city action until February, Mr. Bounds suggested that the City of Baytown delay action on this rate ordinance until one of the Council meetings in January, at which time the Administration will be prepared to make a specific recommendation as to what action Council should take. Councilman Cannon commented that with the City of Houston granting the $48,000,000 increase, what rates were put into effect for Houston? Mr. Bounds commented that as a practical matter, what has happened is that HL &P has appealed that decision to the PUC and the PUC has put into effect, after hearing, an interim rate order pending final decision in that appeal and they will put into effect, the same rates that HL &P has put into effect under bond for the other cities. Councilman Kloesel stated that he would like to have a copy of the recommendation made by the City of Houston for rate structure. Councilman Cannon commented that as far as the Public Util- ities Commission is concerned, the Council does not have any input to give as to the distribution between industrial, residen- tial and commercial customers. Mr. Bounds explained that the cities did make recommendations to the PUC on how that revenue increase should be allocated among those rate classes. Council- man Cannon stated that he hoped that the City of Baytown went in with some other recommendation rather than the distribution of 21, 10 and 2. Mr. Bounds indicated the cities' recommendation was more favorable to residential users than what had been recom- mended by the examiner. Ordinance - Amending the Fire Prevention and Protection Code to Require Fire Protection Prior to Construction of Commercial Projects The proposed ordinance amends the City's Fire Prevention and Protection Code to require that adequate fire water lines and fire hydrants necessary for fire protection have been constructed prior to the issuance of a buiding permit for the construction of commercial buildings. This would also apply to apartment com- plexes. Mr. Lanham explained that the City has some examples now in Baytown and one is a rather large apartment project that has been constructed and the fire water lines have not been approved. If • fire was to occur, the Fire Department would have to connect to • hydrant out on the street which would require the Fire Depart- ment to lay several hundred feet of lines. Air. Lanham felt that 91213 -6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 in the interest of providing fire protection that is needed in these areas, a proposed ordinance such as the one being discussed is necessary. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Mayor Hutto commented that he has received several calls regarding the partially completed apartment project on Garth Road. Mr. Lanham explained that the Administration has written letters and has tried by telephone to contact the people that have control of the project. Mr. Bounds explained that he had talked to several officers at the bank that is providing the construction finance money for the project. There is apparently a dispute between the parties constructing the complex and the parties financing it over some matter in the contract. Letters have been forwarded to the bank that is providing the financing setting forth the City's concern regarding the project the way it is currently maintained. Mr. Lanham pointed out that although there are fire water lines and fire hydrants located behind the apartments, these have not been approved and it would be almost impossible to fight a fire. Councilman Cannon inquired if the proposed ordinance would delay construction. Mr. Lanham explained that the proposed ordi- nance would require that the water lines and fire hydrants be installed before construction begins. Developers usually have the water lines and fire hydrants partially in prior to construc- tion, but are under no obligation to complete installation and have some operable prior to commencing construction. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. Bill Cornelius, Director of Planning and Traffic, in response to a question from Council, explained that townhouses and single family dwellings are included in the subdivision regulations which requires all the necessary fire protection prior to filing the plat. Councilman Kloesel inquired if this would be necessary under a remodeling project. Mr. Bounds explained that usually if it is remodeling, it would have the water systems already intact. Mayor Hutto inquired what are the alternatives for the apartment project on Garth Road. Mr. Bounds explained that in talking with the parties concerned, they are trying to resolve their contractual disputes. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2776 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES AND FIRE HYDRANTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL PROJECTS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Establishing Speed Limits for Sections of State Highway 146 and McKinney Roads The Council's Traffic Commission approved a recommendation which would raise the speed limits on McKinney Road, from State Highway 146 to Cedar Bayou Road, and on State Highway 146 from Ward Road to the Harris County Flood Control Ditch south of the Holiday Inn. The McKinney Road speed limit would be raised from 91213 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 30 to 40 m.p.h.; the State Highway 146 speed limit would be raised from 35 to 40 m.p.h. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: Councilman Cannon ORDINANCE NO. 2777 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RAISING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF McKINNEY ROAD, FROM SOUTH HIGHWAY 146 TO CEDAR BAYOU ROAD AND ON A PORTION OF SOUTH HIGHWAY 146, FROM WARD ROAD TO HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DITCH NO. 0- 102- 00 -00; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Establishing a Loading Zone at 216 East Texas Avenue The owners of businesses located at 216 East Texas Avenue have requested that the City establish a loading zone at that location. The Council's Traffic Commission approved a recommen- dation to establish a loading zone. The Administration recom- mended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2778 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF EAST TEXAS AVENUE AS A LOADING ZONE; DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND TRAFFIC TO POST THE PROPER SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Removing Turns on Red Restrictions at Certain Locations This summer the City Council requested that the Administra- tion and the Council's Traffic Commission review the use of "Turn on red" restrictions. The Council's Traffic Commission approved a recommendation to remove "turn on red" restrictions at the following locations: Garth Road at Park Street State Highway 146 at East Fayle Avenue State Highway 146 at East James Avenue Elvinta at State Highway 146 Crosby -Cedar Bayou at State Highway 146 The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. Councilman Cannon explained that he had suggested that more right turns on red be granted in order to conserve energy, but requested aid from the press to impress on people that even though it will be legal on Highway 146 for motorists to make right turns on red, that this should be done with extreme care because Highway 146 is a very wide thoroughfare. The vote follows: 91213 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2779 AN ORDINANCE ELIMINATING THE RESTRICTION FOR RIGHT TURN ON RED ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilman Kloesel stated that he had received a complaint in regard to the marking at Pruett and Park and also at Park and North Main. The citizens are having difficulty in determining who can turn where. Councilman Cannon stated that the intersection of Park and North Main should probably be striped for the inside lane. Mr. Cornelius resonded that when Park Street is reworked under the bond program, that intersection could be restriped, but he doubted that there would be enough width at North Main and Park. Ordinance - Removing the "Stop" Requirement for Loop 201's Intersection with West Texas Avenue The Council's Traffic Commission approved a recommendation that would remove the "Stop" requirement for Loop 201 at its intersection with West Texas Avenue. The proposed ordinance would remove this "Stop" requirement. The Administration con- tacted the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to determine what their position would be on this change, but at this time no response has been received. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance subject to approval by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. Councilman Cannon inquired if this intersection would war- rant a dangerous intersection sign since people are used to having a stop sign there? He felt that a warning would be helpful. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2780 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF STOP REQUIREMENTS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF LOOP 201 WITH NEST TEXAS AVENUE AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Establishing Construction Speed Zones on State Highway 146, Loop 201 and Spur 330 The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation has requested that a 35 m.p.h. construction speed zone be esta- blished at the following locations: State Highway 146 from the southwest city limits to Loop 201; Loop 201 from State Highway 146 to Arizona Street and Spur 330 from the northwest city limits to Airhart Drive. This is for the purpose of pavement markings and resurfacing the pavement. The proposed speed zones would be effective during the construction period. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed ordinance which establishes construction speed zones on State Highway 146, Loop 201 and Spur 330 as requested by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. 91213 -9 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. Mayor Hutto inquired if portable signs would be utilized and requested that the Highway Department be asked to have the contractor remove the temporary signs when work is not in pro- gress. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2781 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS DURING CONSTRUCTION ON SOUTH HIGHWAY 146, FROM THE SOUTHWEST CITY LIMITS TO LOOP 201; LOOP 201, FROM SOUTH HIGHWAY 146 TO ARIZONA STREET; AND SPUR 330, FROM THE NORTHWEST CITY LIMITS TO AIRHART DRIVE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with RSVP for Senior Volunteer Services The City has provided funds to help support the Retired Senior Volunteers Program in East Harris County for the 1978 and 1979 calendar years. For 1980, the City has requested to con- tribute $3,186 in funds to support the RSVP Program for the calendar year. Funds in this amount were included in the 1979 -80 budget. The proposed ordinance would authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with RSVP for senior volunteer services. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2782 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR THE REGISTRATION, RECRUITMENT, AND COORDI- NATION OF SENIOR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY -SIX AND N01100 ($3,186.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with First Presbyterian Church for Operation of Senior Citi- zen Nutrition Program The City of Baytown provided funding in the amount of $4,000 to the First Presbyterian Church to assist in the operation of a senior citzens' nutrition center in 1979. Funds for continuing this program in 1980 were included in the City budget. The pro- posed ordinance authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with First Presbyterian Church to continue the operation of the senior citizens' nutrition program for the 1980 calendar year. Under the terms of the contract, the City would provide $4,000 in funding to support the activities of the nutrition center. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: 91213 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2783 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GOOSE CREEK TO FUND THE OPERATION OF A VAN FOR THE BAYTOWN NUTRITION CENTER; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF FOUR THOUSAND AND N01100 ($4,000.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Amending the Taxicab Ordinance to Establish Multi - Destination Fares The City's present taxicab ordinance sets fares for single passenger service and multi - passenger service when passengers are picked up at the same pick -up point and delivered to a common destination. It does not, however, provide fares in situations when several people are picked up at a common pick -up point and taken to multiple destinations. The proposed ordinance would amend the taxicab ordinance to establish multidestination fares. The procedure set up in the proposed ordinance is identical with that used in the City of Houston. The first rider will pay the pick -up fee plus the mileage to his destination. The cab driver will then reset the meter and the second rider would pay the pick -up fee plus the mileage from that destination to a second destination, and so forth. The Administration understood that presently the cab drivers are estimating distances. This is a system that can be easily understood by the riders and cab drivers. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. In response to a question from Council, Air. Savage explained that the pick -up fee is $1.15. Mr. Savage explained that he had spoken with Mrs. Gordon Hart who explained the taxicab company's present practice. He further explained that when he talked to her that what the Ad- ministration was going to recommend to the City Council is based on what is happening in the City of Houston, she said that this would be fine with her. As far as how this will work in prac- tice, it would depend upon the circumstances. In their previous practice, a person might have paid more or less depending on how far the estimated ride would have been. Councilman Cannon stated that if it is not urgent, Council might delay taking any action. Councilman Kloesel concurred and stated that he would be interested in talking to some of the taxicab drivers to get their opinion. Councilwoman Caffey moved for adoption of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel stated that prior to Council passing the fare increase, he had talked with the taxicab drivers who felt that an increase was needed due to the increase in cost of gaso- line. Therefore, he had suggested to the drivers that they talk with the owner of the company and ask him and go before Council to request an increase in taxicab rates. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2784 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29, "TAXICABS ", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO ESTABLISH MULTI- DESTINATION 91213 -11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 FARES; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFEC- TIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Amending Section 18 -82 of the Code of Ordinances to Require Licensed Vehicle Dealers to Keep Junked Vehicles Out of Public View The proposed ordinance amends the Code of Ordinances per- taining to the abatement and removal of junked vehicles by re- moving the exception which allows a licensed vehicle dealer to store or park junked vehicles on private property within the public view. The effect of this ordinance is to require that licensed vehicle dealers who store such junked vehicles will be required to remove the vehicles or place them in a fenced area out of the public view. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2785 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC ", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO REQUIRE LICENSED VEHICLE DEALERS TO KEEP JUNKED VEHICLES OUT OF PUBLIC VIEW; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFEC- TIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilman Kloesel inquired if a person who owns an antique auto would be subject to this ordinance? Mr. Lanham explained that the City makes a special provision relating to antique cars. Mr. Bounds explained that this ordinance would only apply to those antique vehicles that are unlicensed and inoperative since state law defines a junked vehicle as unlicensed, inoperative, and partially dismantled. The Administration has simply deleted the exception of the present ordinance relating to licensed motor vehicle dealers. Ordinance - Amending Section 14 -4 of the Code of Ordinances to Prohibit Use of Plastic Garbage Cans Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to Garbage, Trash and Brush provides that plastic garbage cans may be used provided they are water tight and are of solid and durable grade plastic. Recently, the City has received a number of claims for the damage of plastic garbage cans or complaints from citizens indicating that the Refuse Department has damaged their plastic garbage can. In some cases during cold weather, the plastic garbage cans shatter. The Administration feels that the real problem rests with use of cans which are not very durable and therefore, recommended that the ordinance be amended to delete use of plastic garbage cans. It is not the intent of the City to go out and issue tickets or file charges on people that use plastic garbage cans. If the citizen continues to use the plastic garbage can and the can is damaged, then the City will not be held liable for damage to the can, because it is not in compliance with City ordinance. The City does not receive this same kind of complaint about metal garbage cans. Mayor Hutto commented there are some grades of plastic that are more durable. Mayor Hutto inquired if the City could red tag that particular can. 91213 -12 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Councilman Kloesel commented that it would be real difficult for the City to police this thing. He also commented that there are some locations where plastic bags are abused. He felt that the ordinance needs to be tightened in that regard. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Caffey and Cannon Nays: Councilwoman Wilbanks Mayor Hutto ORDINANCE NO. 2786 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, "GARBAGE, TRASH, AND BRUSH ", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO PROHIBIT USE OF PLASTIC GARBAGE CANS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CON- TAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO 1100 ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for Installation of Police Computer Air Conditioning System Two bids were received for the installation of Police Compu- ter Air Conditioning System. The installation of the air condi- tioning is necessary in conjunction with the data processing equipment that is to be installed next month at the police station. The low bid was submitted by Municipal Enterprises in the amount of $2,380. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. Councilman Kloesel inquired if this is strictly for the com- puter room. Mr. Savage explained that the equipment is for the computer room. Honeywell requires an air conditioning system but does not require a heating system. Councilman Cannon inquired if the next low bidder on the data processing equipment required an air conditioning system. Mr. Savage responded in the affirmative. Councilman Cannon stated that this is not something that should be considered in awarding the total cost of the package. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Kloesel ORDINANCE NO. 2787 AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT PURSUANT TO BID NO. 7912 -28, POLICE COMPUTER AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, TO MUNICIPAL ENTER- PRISES; AND MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO. The bid is attached to the Minutes as Attachment "A." Ordinance - Awarding the Installation of Police Computer Electrical Wiring Three bids were received for the installation of Police Computer Electrical Wiring. The low bidder is Pfeiffer Electric Company and their bid is $1,900. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Coun- cilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: 91213 -13 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Ayes: Council members Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Kloesel ORDINANCE NO. 2788 AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT PURSUANT TO BID NO. 7912 -27, POLICE COMPUTER ELECTRICAL WORK, TO PFEIFFER ELECTRIC COMPANY; AND MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO. The bid tabulation is attached to the Minutes as Attachment Im Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for Annual Fire Hydrant and Fittings Contract Five bids were received for the purchase of the City's esti- mated annual supply of fire hydrants and fittings. The low bid was submitted by Golden Triangle Pipe Company in the amount of $22,347.90. The Administration recommended approval of the ordi- nance. Councilwoman Caffey moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2789 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE PIPE AND WATER FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND FITTINGS AND AUTHO- RIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF TWENTY -TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY -SEVEN AND 90/100 ($22,347.90) DOLLARS. The bid tabulation is attached to the Minutes as Attachment TIC. II Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for Annual Fiberglass Manhole Contract Five bids were received for the purchase of the City's esti- mated annual supply of fiberglass manholes. The low bid was sub- mitted by Utility Supply Company of Houston in the amount of $7,267.80. The Administration recommended approval of the ordi- nance. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2790 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF UTILITY SUPPLY COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF FIBERGLASS MANHOLES AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY -SEVEN AND 80/100 ($7,267.80) DOLLARS. The bid tabulation is attached to the Minutes as Attachment Awn Councilman Cannon inquired if the City in past years bid most all of these items together. He recalled that one company 91213 -14 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 threw in an extra discount if they were awarded all of the items and inquired if the Administration had put the whole package together to see if the City would save money by doing it that way? Mr. Lanham explained that the City took bids that way this year but the bidders chose different items to bid on and did not bid all of the items. Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for Annual PVC Pipe and Fittings Contract Six bids were received for the City's estimated annual supply of PVC pipe and fittings. The low bid was submitted by Utility Supply Company in the amount of $42,220.89. The Admin- istration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2791 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF UTILITY SUPPLY COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAY- MENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF FORTY -TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY AND 89/100 ($42,220.89) DOLLARS. The bid tabulation is attached to the Minutes as Attachment 11F • 11 Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for Police Vehicles Four bids were received for the purchase of seventeen police vehicles for the Baytown Police Department. The low net bid was submitted by River Oaks Chrysler in the total amount of $113,169.31. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Mayor Hutto commented that he was happy that the City re- ceived a bid that was within the budgeted amount. In the past, the Purchasing Department sent out bid forms to all interested parties with the intent of trying to get as many people as they could to bid on these items. In some instances, Council has awarded contracts to firms located outside the City. However, in this particular case, Baytown does not have a dealer for this particular automobile. From looking at the bids, Mayor Hutto explained that it appeared to him that the City might be taking advantage of the local dealers. It appears that the low bid from River Oaks Chrysler may be the corporation or parent company bidding. Councilman Cannon commented Houston firm can come in and bid he thought that everyone is in a looks as if someone does want to that it surprised him that a less. He further commented that depressed sales market but it sell cars. Mayor Hutto commented that it is not unusual and it happens every day for a high volume dealer, and not only in automobiles, but in other merchandise, to under bid a low volume dealer. Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that the Council has talked before about going out for bids to encourage getting as many bids as possible. How did the City go about getting these particular bids and did the City send the specs out to all the dealers in the area? Mr. Lanham explained that the Purchasing Department sends specifications to all of the potential bidders locally; the Administration was contacted by River Oaks Chrysler who asked to be placed on the bid list. Anytime that anyone asks to be placed on the bid list, notices are then mailed when that item is being advertised for receipt of bids. N 91213 -15 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Councilman Cannon inquired if the City drew up specifica- tions that Ford, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge and Chevrolet could all bid? Mr. Lanham responded that all of these manufacturers handle the police special. Councilman Cannon pointed out that at the present time, the Chrysler Corporation has a competitive advantage with the factory rebate, and he stated if the Plymouth meets the City's specifi- cations, he would have to support awarding the bid to River Oaks. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Nays: Mayor Hutto ORDINANCE NO. 2792 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES BY AC- CEPTING THE BID OF RIVER OAKS CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH FOR ITEM NOS. I AND II OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 7911 -22; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY FOR EACH ITEM AS SET OUT BELOW. The bid tabulation is attached to the Minutes as Attachment Tf Lam. 11 Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for One Half Ton Pickup Trucks Four bids were received for the purchase of ten half -ton pickup trucks for various City departments. Baytown Motors sub- mitted the low bid on each of the different items after the optional equipment is included. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2793 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE HALF TON PICKUP TRUCKS BY ACCEPTING THE BID OF BAYTOWN MOTORS, INC. FOR ITEM NOS. I, II, AND III OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 7911 -23; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY FOR EACH ITEM AS SET OUT BELOW. The bid tabulation is attached to the Minutes as Attachment 11G. 11 Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for a Microfiche Reader /Jacket Loader Two bids were received for the purchase of a microfiche reader /jacket loader for the Police Department. Eastman Kodak and Bell & Howell submitted identical bids, however, the delivery date of Eastman Kodak is firm at 30 days, whereas the Bell & Howell delivery date is between 30 and 45 days. Terms and condi- tions sent out with the bid specifications do provide that in the event of ties, delivery date will be considered as a means of breaking the tie. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance awarding the bid to Eastman Kodak in the amount of $2,134. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto 91213 -16 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2794 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY FOR ONE MICROFILM READER /JACKET LOADER AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY - FOUR AND N01100 ($2,134.00) DOLLARS. The bid tabulation is attached to the Minutes as Attachment 1tH.,r Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for Sheet Piling for Work on Cary's Bayou Five bids were received for the purchase of sheet piling for the repair work that the City and Harris County Flood Control District will be performing on Cary's Bayou. Mississippi Valley Equipment Company submitted the low bid for the total cost of $35,235.20 which is $15,000 under the City's estimate. The bid is for new steel. The low bidder is bidding foreign made steel. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel stated that he does not support the purchase of foreign steel. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: Councilman Kloesel Abstained: Councilwoman Caffey ORDINANCE NO. 2795 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MISSISSIPPI VALLEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF SHEET STEEL PILING ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED. The bid tabulation is attached to the Minutes as Attachment "I. it Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of Radio Equipment Two bids were received for the purchase of radio equipment for various City departments and also for the Volunteer Fire Department. Baytown Communications submitted the low bids for Items I, II, IIa, IIb, IV, V, and Va. Motorola, Inc. submitted the only bid for Item III. Baytown Communications submitted the low bid for Item VI, but later withdrew the bid. The proposed ordinance awards the bid for the purchase of radio equipment to the recommended low bidder for each of the following items: Item I, Baytown Communications, four VHF mobile radios; Item II, Baytown Communications, five VHF portable radios; Item IIa, Bay- town Communications, three extra channels for one unit; Item IIb, Baytown Communications, one vehicular conversion unit; Item III, Motorola, Inc., four UHF portable radios; Item IV, Baytown Com- munications, one simplex VHF base station; Item V, Baytown Com- munications, six tone remote controls; Item Va, Baytown Communi- cations, one tone decode panel; Item VI, Motorola, Inc., fifty - five VHF alert monitors. Council has received a copy of a letter from John F. Donnelly indicating how the volunteer firemen would like to distribute 44 of the monitors. The cost of the forty - four radios for the volunteer firemen is $10,313. The Adminis- tration recommended approval of the ordinance awarding the bid to the low bidders. In response to a question from Councilman Kloesel, Mr. Lanham explained that it is his understanding that the local 91213 -17 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 supplier has spare parts supply. Councilman Kloesel commented that he would like to vote on Item No. III and VI separately. Councilman Kloesel moved that the Council award the bid to the low bidder on Item No. III - -four UHF portable radios and Item No. VI- -fifty -five VHF alert monitors which is Motorola, Inc., with the intention of voting Section 2 of the ordinance separate from Section 1. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Nays: Mayor Hutto ORDINANCE NO. 2796 AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO BID NO. 7912 -26, RADIO EQUIPMENT, TO MOTOROLA, INC. AND MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO. Councilman Kloesel stated that he did not have a real firm position on the other items and that was his reason for wanting to vote on these items separately. He further commented that he would like to wait to award the bid on the remaining equipment because he would like to investigate and compare radios. This is a permanent and sizeable investment. Councilman Kloesel inquired if the Council could delay awarding the bid until the next meet- ing. Mr. Lanham explained that there is a rule that the bids are good for 30 days and the City Council will not be meeting within 30 days. Councilman Kloesel responded since Council could not wait to award the bid, he would have to abstain from voting. In response to a question from Council, Mr. Bounds explained that the City Council needs to consider an ordinance accepting the low bid of Baytown Communications, Inc. for Item Nos. I, II, IIa, IIb, IV, V and Va of Bid No. 7912 -26 for the sum of $11,806.05. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Kloesel ORDINANCE NO. 2797 AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO BID NO. 7912 -26, RADIO EQUIPMENT, TO BAYTOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO. The bid tabulation is attached to the Minutes as Attachment ofw I I T. 11 Consider Reimbursement to Volunteer Firemen for Prior Purchase of Radios This item is related to the other item in that it does involve the purchase of alert monitors. Council has received a copy of John Donnelly's letter in which he indicates the manner in which the Volunteer Firemen would like to allocate the 44 alert monitors. Station No. 2 would get 14, Station No. 3, 8; Station No. 4, 5; Station No. 5, 14 and Station No. 6, 3. Council has received a copy of a letter from James McCor- mick, President of the Station No. 6 volunteers, requesting that the City Council consider reimbursing Station No. 6 for the purchase of radio monitors which they made from funds provided by the City in past years. Station No. 6 has used funds allocated 91213 -18 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 to that volunteer station to purchase equipment including ten radio monitors. In his letter, Mr. McCormick indicates that Station No. 6 has spent $2,818.50 for ten radios. He is re- questing that Station No. 6 be reimbursed $2,800 for the funds spent to purchase the radio monitors. Mr. Lanham explained that it appears to him that in view of the policy that the Council has now adopted of providing this type equipment, this is a reasonable request, and inasmuch as the bids came in below the estimate developed during budget review, funds are available. Councilman Cannon stated that he hears what is being said and he is sympathetic but funds have been provided to each station each year and Station No. 6 decided to spend their money this way. He felt that this would be a bad precedent to set. Councilman Kloesel moved that the City reimburse the members of Station No. 6 for the purchase of radios. He further com- mented that was a new and growing station and their membership was smaller and this was a real priority item and felt that they should be reimbursed. John Donnelly commented that he was not contacted by Station No. 6. Mr. Donnelly pointed out that other members have pur- chased their own helmets and other gear. Mayor Hutto commented that Councilman Cannon had a good point, but each thing that comes before the Council will have to stand on its own merit. Councilman Kloesel withdrew his motion. No action was taken. Ordinance - Authorizing Payment to Chambers County for Utility Adjustment on Spur 55 The City of Baytown and Chambers County agreed to partici- pate in certain costs associated with the construction of the Spur 55 project. The City agreed to assume responsibility for the local share of the utility relocation costs. A pipeline belonging to the Seadrift Pipe Corporation had to be relocated as part of this project. The 10% local share amounts to $3,637.15. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance which authorizes payment to Chambers County for utility adjustment on Spur 55. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2798 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY -SEVEN AND 15/100 ($3,637.15) DOLLARS TO CHAMBERS COUNTY FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S SHARE OF THE COSTS OF UTILITY ADJUST- MENTS ON SPUR 55 RIGHT OF WAY. Ordinance - Authorizing Issuance of Change Order No. 1 on Garth Road Sanitary Sewer Line Contract This will be discussed during executive session. io 91213 -19 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with General Telephone for the Acquisition of New Telephone Equipment for the Police Department Dan Savage, Assistant City Manager, explained that in the 1979 Revenue Sharing Budget, the Administration requested that the City Council approve funds to upgrade the telephone equipment at the Police Building. He further explained that he had dis- cussed the telephone situation with Vernon Couch of General Tele- phone, who has presented the City with a proposal. Under the terms of this proposal, General Telephone would take the existing switchboard out and replace it with a different type of switch- board that is operated by a mini - computer and it would allow not only additional capacity to be added at the Police Station but it would allow the phone system to have a number of advanced phone system features that are currently not available with the exist- ing equipment. The way that acquisition of the equipment would work is that the City would make a one time payment of $33,280 to cover General Telephone Company's capital cost on the equipment. Then the City would have a monthly service charge of $1,324.45 and this would cover all of the maintenance and service they would provide on the phone system. There would be an instal- lation charge of $565.55. The current monthly service charges at the Police Building are just under $1,200. None of this includes long distance charges. The difference in terms of the monthly service charge is approximately $125. If City Council approves the proposal, General Telephone would be able to install the equipment in approximately 120 days. The Administration recom- mended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. Councilman Kloesel gone. Councilman Cannon inquired if the present equipment in the City Hall is fairly modern equipment and also inquired about the Municipal Service Center. Could the City have an all inclusive package or is the distance between the buildings too much or should the City look at upgrading all of the equipment in one package? Mr. Savage explained that in 1979, when the question first came up, the Administration considered the possibility of upgrading the telephone equipment not only at the Police Station but also in this building. At that time, in terms of the antici- pated expense involved and the availability of funds, the Admin- istration had to make a decision. The Administration felt that the need at the Police Station because of the emergency service requirement is greater than the need at the City Hall complex. He felt there is definitely a need to upgrade the phone equipment in this building in the very near future. Councilman Cannon inquired if the City could do it all for $60,000 where it would cost the City $90,000 in individual pieces. Councilman Kloesel back. In response to another question from Councilman Cannon, Mr. Savage explained that the Police Building is approximately four miles by land as far as the tie is concerned. When the Adminis- tration talked with General Telephone, they did talk about a configuration that would tie in both systems. The total cost of the two systems would be approximately $60- $70,000. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2799 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW PHONE SYSTEM AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 91213 -20 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Resolution No. 710 - Adopting the Revised Citizens' Participation Plan for Community Development One of the requirements for participation in the Community Development Program is the development of a Citizens Participa- tion Plan which meets HUD requirements. The City had prepared a Citizens Participation Plan but it was lacking in some respects. The new version of the Citizens Participation Plan has been approved by the Community Development Advisory Committee. The new plan provides improved means for citizens input regarding community development projects and provides more explicit means for citizens in target neighborhoods to participate in the public hearing process. The new plan closely parallels plans which have been approved by IiUD. Approval of this plan is a requirement prior to undertaking Community Development Projects. The Admin- istration recommended approval of the resolution. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the resolution; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 710 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED CITIZEN'S PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE 1979 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. Resolution No. 711 - Adopting the Community Development Environ- mental Review Board and Authorizing Advertising for the ERR HUD requires an Environmental Review Report be prepared for all new improvements constructed with Community Development funds. The City's present plan for the expenditures of 1979 Community Development Block Grant funds involves a proposed expenditure of $56,000 for the construction of new sidewalks. Staff also incorporated in the ERR statements regarding all reconstruction projects included in the proposed Community Development Program. This ERR was approved by the Community Development Advisory Committee. The Administration recommended approval of the resolution. Councilwoman Caffey moved for adoption of the resolution; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 711 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD THAT IS REQUIRED FOR PORTIONS OF THE 1979 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. Resolution No. 712 - Authorizing the Administration to Apply for Youth Conservation Corps Grant For several years the City has participated in the Youth Conservation Corps Program through its Parks and Recreation Department. For 1979 -80 fiscal year, the City would like to apply for a grant to employ three supervisors and twenty youth during the summer months to participate in parks maintenance and improvements activities. Total cost to the City for this project is $5,000. Matching federal funds in the amount of $19,426 would be made available if this grant is approved. The proposed resolution would authorize the Administration to apply for the rh 91213 -21 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Youth and Conservation Corps Grant. The Administration recom- mended approval of the resolution. Councilwoman Caffey moved for adoption of the resolution; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 712 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/ YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE YOUNG EMPLOYMENT AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ACT. Resolution No. 713 - Authorizing the Administration to Participate in the Study of Planning, Engineering and Maintenance of Storm Sewer Management Facilities being Conducted by the American Public Works Association Mr. Dykes explained that the American Public Works Associa- tion Research Foundation is planning to conduct a study on the planning, engineering, and maintenance of storm sewer facilities. This study will concentrate on methods used to detain or retain storm water to prevent flooding. The idea of retention and detention is a new subject that some cities are beginning to use. This study would be somewhat of a comprehensive how -to -do type manual. It would deal with the planning and designs of storm water detention. This study is designed to produce model build- ing or subdivision ordinances which will help in storm water management. Around ten cities throughout the United States are participating in this study. The only other Texas city that plans to participate is Arlington, Texas. If the City wishes to participate, it will have to pay $1,500 as its pro -rata share of the cost of the study. The idea would be that each of the cities participating would be grouped according to types; Baytown being near the coast with low flat land and subject to tidal conditions would be assured that this study would include an area like Baytown. This study would provide materials and information that could be incorporated for Baytown's use. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the resolution; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. Councilman Cannon stated that he is not sure that Baytown will be getting anymore than the index rather than a comprehen- sive how -to -do type manual. He further commented that he could fully support ten cities in the H -GAC performing this type of study, but when talking about ten cities throughout the United States, he could not see that much could be accomplished in this study as far as Baytown versus Denver, Seattle, or Washington. He felt that it is great to have this model or cooperative study but felt that it should be with cities throughout the Gulf Coast area. The City of Baytown does not need data on these other areas. He further commented that he would like to see something developed in H- GAC - -a regional type thing. He felt the concept to be good but that it is too large in scope. Councilman Kloesel withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman Kloesel further stated that he had heard about Austin and how there is a good retention possibility in that area because of the different contours, but Baytown does not really have contours in elevation. He felt that the study does need to direct itself to the Gulf Coast area. In response to a question from Council, Mr. Dykes explained that he does not know if the City of Houston is doing any type of work on this. This is one reason he feels that the City of 91213 -22 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Baytown should participate - -to insure that a portion of this study was related to an area like Baytown. For $1,500, the City of Baytown can insure that this large study would include an area like Baytown. Councilman Cannon inquired if the City could obtain this type of information through a local association for the immediate area. Mr. Dykes felt that it could not be done for $1,500. In response to a question from Council, Mr. Dykes explained that the American Public Works Association Research Foundation will come to Baytown and look over the situation. The City of Baytown will receive input from this report that can be used in Baytown. Another good reason to join in is because no other group locally is doing this. Councilman Cannon commented that Baytown could start some- thing locally. The City of Baytown is pushing the County for an overall flood control study. This same type of thing could be done in this area if the City can get participating communities to work on a study in this regard. Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that she will maintain her motion. She felt that Councilman Cannon had made some good points and she hoped that this would evolve out of H -GAC, but she has not seen anything immediately developing. She further commented that to look at Baytown's area as a type - -flat coastal region would be helpful. Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if Mr. Lanham had received an invitation concerning the City participating in a meeting in January regarding drainage. The idea of getting together to see if the various entities can work together to solve the problems. If the City feels that that is the way we want to see local money spent, it certainly needs to be conveyed to H -GAC. ?fir. Dykes read a list of a few things that would be covered in the study such as, planning and cost effectiveness, detention .facilities, environmental benefits and multiple uses, cost com- parison with conventional drainage systems and operation of maintenance requirements and cost, etc. This study will take approximately one year to complete. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: Council members Kloesel and Cannon RESOLUTION NO. 713 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHO- RIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION STUDY OF PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND MAIN- TENANCE OF STORM SEWER FACILITIES. Councilwoman Wilbanks stated that after the Administration attends the proposed meeting, and relates to the Council some of the information and the general feeling of that group, the Council may want to pass a resolution to emphasize the City's position. Resolution No. 714 - Designating One Representative to Serve on the General Body and Executive Committee of the Houston - Galveston Area Council for 1980 and an Alternate Councilwoman Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks is the City's represen- tative to the General Body and Executive Committee of the Houston - Galveston Area Council and Councilman Ted Kloesel is the alter- nate representative. Terms of office of these positions expire in January of 1980. Council needs to designate representatives to serve in this capacity for the 1980 calendar. Councilwoman Wilbanks and Councilman Kloesel expressed their willingness to 91213 -23 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 serve. The proposed resolution designates Councilwoman Wilbanks to serve as the representative of the City to the Executive Committee and the General Membership Body of the Houston - Galveston Area Council for the year 1980 and Ted Kloesel as voting delegate should Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks become ineligible or resign. Councilman Cannon moved for the renomination of nary Eliza- beth Wilbanks and Ted Kloesel to H -GAC; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 714 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARY ELIZABETH WILBANKS AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BODY OF THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 1980 AND TED KLOESEL AS VOTING DELEGATE SHOULD MARY ELIZA- BETH WILBANKS BECOME INELIGIBLE OR RESIGN. Consider Request of Gene Branscome for Designation of a Vacant Lot On Northwood Drive as a Landing Field for Helicopters Gene Branscome has requested that the Federal Aviation Ad- ministration approve the designation of a heliport on a vacant lot on Northwood Drive. The FAA announcement of this request indicates that comments can be made on the application until December 31, 1979. Mr. Branscome plans to land one helicopter at this site 25 times per month. Councilman Cannon stated that he wonders if the City Council should go back and get out of the business of trying to control helicopters or heliports. Mr. Lanham explained that a few months ago, the Administration had requested that Council give the Ad- ministration the authority to approve such requests. Councilman Cannon requested that an item be placed on the next agenda in this regard. He felt that it should be reconsidered by Council. In response to a question from Councilman Kloesel, Mr. Bounds explained that the City's present ordinance prohibits flying aircraft over the city limits except at designated air- ports or landing fields. The City has designated San Jacinto Hospital landing area as a landing field and traditionally, the way it has been handled is that if someone wanted to land a helicopter in the City, the City would designate the area either as a permanent or temporary landing field for purposes of making a landing at that point. Without prior designation as a landing field, it would be in violation of the Code of Ordinances. Councilman Kloesel felt that the City Council should main- tain some control over it because he was not sure that the Federal Aviation Administration monitors helicopters close enough ' in tightly congested areas. He inquired as to what is the FAA's policy. Mr. Bounds explained that he can clarify that by the next Council meeting. Council took no action. Consider Authorization to Retain Architect to Draw Plans for Addition to Fire Station No. 6 For several years, the City budget has included funds to expand Fire Station No. 6 on Massey Tompkins Road to include a meeting area for the Station No. 6 volunteers. At the present time, the budget includes $30,000 for this. The Administration worked with the volunteers in developing a tentative plan for this. It would provide a 15' by 20' meeting area for the volun- teers and a 20' x 40' area to store a tank truck. The Adminis- tration recommended that the City Council employ Davis & Burge to 91213 -24 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 draw the plans for this addition since they were the architects on the building. In response to a question from Council, Mr. Lanham explained that the volunteers are interested in having a tank truck at that station and in the future this could be converted to a living area. Councilwoman Caffey moved to retain Davis & Burge as the architects to draw plans for the addition to Fire Station No. 6; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Consider Action in the City of Houston VS. Anita Rodeheaver, City of Baytown and Others Pending in Harris County District Court The City of Houston has sued all of the governmental enti- ties involved in changing the Harris County Tax Appraisal Dis- trict Board make -up from five to nine members and a hearing will be held on December 20. The Property Tax Code enacted by the last Texas legislature attempts to provide county -wide appraisal districts to evaluate property for tax purposes. Section 603 of that Code provides that the appraisal district should be governed by a five member board of directors elected by the taxing enti- ties and that each entity's voting entitlement is determined by the total taxes levied by the entity. Section 6031 of the Code allows three - fourths of the tax entities of a district to adopt by a resolution an alternate appraisal district for the selection method. In Harris County, the City of Baytown joined with over three - fourths of the other taxing entities to expand the board to nine members with a voting entitlement of each taxing entity determined by its population rather than by taxes levied. The City of Houston has filed suit challenging the alternate ap- praisal district's board selection method. City of Houston argues that Section 6031 improperly delegates legislative autho- rity to local taxing entities without adequate guidelines and as such, the legislative power exercised by the entities through the three - fourths rule is an unconstitutional delegation of authority by the Texas legislature. There is similar suits pending in two other counties. In Travis County, the City of Austin and the county are involved in a similar suit and in Gray County, a school district has filed suit to uphold the validity of a three - fourths plan. It is expected that this matter should be resolved in 1980. The City faces no monetary liability as a result of this lawsuit. The legal department has already filed a general denial on behalf of the City of Baytown to insure no adverse default judgment. The Attorney General was named as a party and made a defendant in the suit. There had been a request for an Attorney General opinion on the constitutionality of the rule, which came from the Houston area prior to the City of Houston filing suit. When the Travis County litigation began, the Attor- ney General announced that it would not render an opinion because it was subject to litigation. At that point, the City of Houston filed its suit. The Administration requested guidance from Council. The Administration was asked today by the Mayor of La Porte, who is the President of the Harris County mayors and Councilmen's Association, if the City proposes to be involved in the lawsuit individually or if the City would like to join with other cities. Councilman Kloesel questioned if the City participates on an individual basis, what will the City's relationship be with the Attorney General? Mr. Bounds responded that the City of Baytown will be participating in the suit individually as a party. How actively the Council desires the City to participate is where the Administration needs guidance. Councilman Kloesel stated that he felt that the City needs to go into a supporting role with the 91213 -25 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 county. Mr. Lanham explained it is the Administration's recommenda- tion that the City be in a supportive role to the Attorney General's office or the county. He felt that it is the responsi- bility of the Attorney General to defend the constitutionality of what the legislature has done. Councilman Cannon commented that he would be supportive. Consider Application of Houston Mid - Stream for U.S. Army Dredge Permit Mr. Lanham explained that the Brownwood Civic Association received a letter dated November 20, 1979 from Diamond Corpora- tion. The Brownwood Civic Association felt that the response to the Association's questions were curt comments rather than detailed answers. Diamond Corporation did not give satisfactory answers from any authoritative source regarding wave action, dis- turbance of toxic materials and natural barriers which would protect the shoreline from erosion in a residential area. The letter from the Brownwood Civic Association indicated continued opposition to the permit until such time as satisfactory answers from experts in this field are supplied. Today, the Administration received a letter from Diamond Corporation with information that responds more fully to the questions posed by the civic association. The firm of Haford and Association was retained to perform a hydraulic study on the effect of wave action on any barrier in the areas. Mr. Bounds reviewed the letter addressed to Diamond Corporation with Council. "Gentlemen, we have evaluated the proposed dredging by Houston Mid- Stream at 850 Lynchburg Road, Baytown, Texas, with regard to wave action effect on Burnett Bay, east of the area in question. It is our profes- sional opinion that the wave action caused by dredging an area 465 feet wide at the shoreline by 110 feet bay - warded to a depth of 12 feet would be totally insigni- ficant in the Burnett Bay area. The wave ampitude, vertical height is less in deep water areas than in shallow water areas and wave frequency is less over the deeper area. The dredging of the area proposed would have little or no effect on wave ampitude or frequency approaching Burnett Bay. Residences in the Burnett Bay area east of the dredging will experience no adverse effects from the proposed work." That letter was signed by the consulting engineer. The second area where the Administration had asked for addi- tional information was analysis of soils to be dredged. The Administration has received a copy of results from the soil analysis. Based upon results of that study, the U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency has approved a revised application for permit. The Administration has a copy of the letter approving such a permit from Mr. Davis Price, who is an environmental protection specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and EPA. In response to a question from Councilwoman Wilbanks, Mr. Bounds explained that the report dealt with the quality of the dredge material and whether or not once it was dredged up from the bay and put on land it would leak toxic materials. Mr. Lanham explained that the Administration had requested a hearing after receipt of the first notification from the Corps of Engineers that an application had been filed by Houston Mid - Stream. A revised notice has been received but Council has taken no action as a result of that revision. ?sir. Bounds explained that Houston Mid - Stream withdrew their original application for dredge permit, and amended the application. The City has until December 19 to submit objection to that amended application or 91213 -26 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 request a public hearing. Whether or not to call a public hear- ing is still within the discretion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and in order to requre a public hearing, the Corps had made it clear that the City would have to show substantial reason for calling the hearing. Mr. Bounds commented that the Adminis- tration previously made a recommendation that City Council with- draw its request for a public hearing for the prior permit. At this point, Mr. Bounds requested that City Council not request a public hearing for the amended permit with the understanding that the proposed permit would merely allow continued use of an exist- ing facility, that the existing facility is not being substan- tially expanded, that the proposed permit site is adjacent to the Houston Ship Channel, and that the proposed site is outside the corporate limits of the City of Baytown. Plus, all agencies involved have indicated that any additional facility in the area will have to be examined on its own merits and the governmental agencies that have reviewed and made a decision on the permit application with the exception of the Corps, which hearing is still open, have approved the proposed permit application. Council took no action. Ordinance - Authorizing City Manager to Make an Offer for the Purchase of Land on Garth Road for Fire Station and Lift Station Site This will be discussed during executive session. Recess and Reconvene Mayor Hutto recess the open meeting into executive session to discuss personnel matters, board appointments and land ac- quisition. When the open meeting reconvened, the following business as transacted: Councilwoman Wilbanks absent. Ordinance - Authorizing Issuance of Change Order No. 1 on Garth Road Sanitary Sewer Line Contract The City Engineer, Norman Dykes, has reviewed the proposed location of the sanitary sewer lift station for the sewer line parallel to Garth Road that will serve the San Jacinto "loll and the Lake Municipal Utility District. Mr. Dykes has requested that the lift station be located to the south side of the gas pipeline corridor rather than the north side as originally planned. The cost to relocate the lift station is approximately $4,950, but if the lift station is relocated, additional lift stations will not be required to serve the area between Baker Road and Cedar Bayou- Lynchburg Road. The proposed ordinance authorizes the issuance of Change Order No. 1 to the Garth Road sanitary sewer line contract, and is subject to the City ac- quiring this property. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2800 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH R. T. BISHOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE- WATER COLLECTION AND WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. 91213 -27 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager to make an Offer for the Purchase of Land on Garth Road for Fire Station and Lift Station Site A sanitary sewer lift station needs to be constructed as part of the project to provide wastewater service to the San Jacinto Mall and Lake Municipal Utility District. Land for this lift station will have to be purchased adjacent to Garth Road. Also, the City needs to acquire land for a fire station in the north central part of the City. The proposed ordinance autho- rizes the City Manager to make an offer to purchase one -half acre of land on the west side of Garth Road between Cedar Bayou - Lynchburg Road and Baker Road to be utilized to house a fire station and lift station site. The Administration requested per- mission to make an offer to the owner of that land based on $1.15 per square foot for a total offer of $25,047. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2801 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN OFFER ON AND PURCHASE 0.500 OF AN ACRE, MORE OR LESS, FROM THEO WILBURN OR OTHER PARTIES OF INTEREST; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF TWENTY -FIVE THOUSAND FORTY -SEVEN AND N01100 ($25,047.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Appointments to Board of Trustees - Baytown Employees Supplemental Retirement Three vacancies exist on the Board of Trustees for the Bay- town Employees Supplemental Retirement System because of resig- nations. Councilman Kloesel moved that Pat Tobin, Randy Strong and Elizabeth Coe be appointed to the Board of Trustees - Baytown Employees Supplemental Retirement; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Consider Appointment to the Clean City Commission A vacancy on the Clean City Commission exists because of the resignation of Gary Anderson. Councilwoman Caffey moved for the appointment of Richard Hare; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Consider Appointments to the Electrical Board The terms of office of three members of the Electrical Board expire in January of 1980. Councilman Cannon moved for the reappointment of Pat Mann as electrical engineer, Leo Barta as electrical contractor and Johnny Miller as journeyman electrician; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kloesel, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Appointment of the Municipal Court Judge and alternate and appointments of the Community Development Advisory Board will be made at the next Council meeting. 91213 -28 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - December 13, 1979 Ad,j ourn With no further business to be transacted, Mayor Hutto adjourned the meeting. I {aren Petru, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk CITY OF BAYTOWN TITLE= Police Computer Air Conditioning System BID TABULATION BID: 79l 2 -2a - DQ'1"E; December 13. 1979 7�i QTY DESCR IPTION Municipal Enterprise UNI X NO O isdale Air Condition UN! N 0 UNI N U f N U f Police Computer Air Conditioning System � 1 each Air Condioning System TRANE $2,380.00 SAHA304 Carrier $4,670.00 50YH042b01 Make � Model with electri heater Lo -Ambi t control � Bidder's name and address a� Municipal Enterprises ,� 414 W. Main � Baytown, Texas � 77520 +� TOTAL B10 $2,380.00 $4,670.00 GROSS IOTA L LESS DISC. NET TOTA L D ' IVERY :_. c�zrc� m-� trnn O < :7000---i v - < r 1, r r i I i ! i Attachment "B" 0 0 m_ r kv -ft CO ,coM- rt -• a M Co -ten n � 0 M n °_: .. X -1 ' Q N n 0 IC M -4 :3 O N f1 3 m -1 W Un O a y O O n n I IP -h '^' z rn 0 0 0 0 0 W 0 o� 0 T 4- o o Apr nl -v 0 r c) M Q n 0 m 3 W n M z rn r M n � _ O r, Z a r 0 TITLE: ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANT ANb FITTINGS CONTRACT erD: 7911 -1 DATE= November 26, 1919 - 9s30 a.m. QTY DESCRIPTIONuti►7 ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANT AND FITTINGS C NTRACT CITY OF BAYTOWN B!D TA6ULATION MUNICIPAL PIPE W UTILITY SUPPLY 0 UNIT _ EXTENOEO UNIT NO UNI X N UNIT X N - - - -- ...,...� �o�f+r O�frC aarCF' P ] Lot TOTAL BID: 5 �2 347.90 524,386.56 $23,721.82* 25,100.80 DELIVERY A.R.O. 14/30 da s Stock to 42 days. None gi en 10 days Stock I *Prices based on II v 2,000 1 .minimum _ shipmen I a� � One (1) company submitted a v "No Bid" GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC. . NET TOTAL - D E► (VERY .� — _..._.......,.,e,�,r.,� 524,77.39 � V a d �c v V O Cl r 10 C a m 2 D x w � w Z r C � o r r_ n = o z N W �o O m co fD V x 0 N r a J n m^ 3 m O n O B m Z v, xo V N n 'm (J) tA 3 cn cn o o Zn-1 ITj O 0 :0 v — m 73 r, m cl n n 1 N p x cm Z x o z ~ a 4 OD_ --i m a o� O DO 10 0 z M c:: cu LA rD 4a �� C w laO O � rri Z V a d �c v V O Cl r 10 C a m 2 D x w � w Z 0 0 N r_ n C_ { C fD V x N r J n Q 'mom m O Co CITY OF BAYTOWN TITLE ANNUAL PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS CONTRACT BID TABULATION BID= DATE= November 26, 1979 - 9:30 a.m. OLDEN TRIANGLE UTILITY CITY OF BAYTOWN TITLE.- ANNUA PVC PIPE AND _FITTING�NTRA OCT CONT: 6I0: DATE= B!0 TABULATION MUNICIPAL PIPE TEM QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT XTENOEO UNIT EXTENDED UNIT N UNI X ND UNIT EX LADED ANNUAL PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS CONT ACT • t. 1 tot TOTAL 81D: $46,765.56 35,439.53 DELIVERY A.R.O. None giv • *based o 2000 Tb. *Incompl to Bid ' • minimum hipment TEM Q QTY DESCRIPTION U SUPPLY T THE ROHAN C CO. W WESTERN PIPE UNIT E EXTENDED U UNIT E EXTENDED U UNIT N N U UNIT E EXTENDED U UNIT E EX LADED ANNUAL PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS CUNT C CT 1 lot T 43,630.99 $ $42,220.89 $ $43,401.42 $ $42,398.83 TOTAL BID: 4 {. 1 DELIVERY A.R.O. 1 14 days a aximum S Stock 1 14 days 1 10 day _FITTING�NTRA OCT CONT: 6I0: DATE= B!0 TABULATION MUNICIPAL PIPE TEM QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT XTENOEO UNIT EXTENDED UNIT N UNI X ND UNIT EX LADED ANNUAL PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS CONT ACT • t. 1 tot TOTAL 81D: $46,765.56 35,439.53 DELIVERY A.R.O. None giv • *based o 2000 Tb. *Incompl to Bid ' • minimum hipment CITY - OF BAYTOWN TITLE: POLICE VEHICLES BID TABULATION BtD� 7ql - ?� -- DATE= No.� 26, 1979 - 9:30 a.m. GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC. NET TOTAL ` DEIVERY --- - -__�. _.�.� - -- -- -_ . __ i IVER OAKS CHRYSLER BOB HAMRIC CHEVROLET VINSON BAYTOWN DODGE UG W UNIT EXTENDED UNIT X ND UNIT EXTEN UNl X NO TEM QTY DESCRIPTION UN17 EXTENDED • POLICE VEHICLES I. 14 each PATROL VEHICLES 6,774.08 94,837.12 $7,360.5 $103,047.98 7,368.4 $103,157.60 57,505. 0$]05,070.00 MAKE s MODEL Plymouth Gran Fury Chevrole Impala Dodge S Regis Ford LT 11. 3 each FOUR DOOR SEDANS 6,491.77 19,475.31 $7,225.6 $ 21,826.80 7,328.4 $ 21,985.35 $7,284. $ 21,854.88 MAKE zi MODEL Plymouth Gran Fury Chevrole Impala Dodge S Regis Ford LT 114,312.43 $125,142.95 $126,924.88 w TOTAL BID: $124,874.78 +, Less Deduct Cash Discount for � payment upon delivery and acceptan e - 1,143.12 - 75.00 12 -0- -0- 12 . 113,1 9.31 125,t 2.95 ,799.7 ,g2 � DELIVERY: A.R.O. 60/120 d ys 60 days 90/120 days 45/60 da s " � Add for Manuals Sb.64 140.00 � $12 5 2 127,0 0 One (l) company submitted a "No B d" Recommended Bidder: - River Oaks Chrysler Plymouth o. 4807 Kirby Houston, Texas 77098 GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC. NET TOTAL ` DEIVERY --- - -__�. _.�.� - -- -- -_ . __ i clTr o F BArrowN TITLE PICKUP TRUCKS, ONE HALF TON BID TABULATION BID 791t -23 DATE November 26, 1979 - 9:30 a.m. BAYTOWN MOTORS BOB HAMRIC CHEVROLET UGH WOOD FORD VINSON BAYTOWN DODGE QTY DESCRIPTION uNIT EXTENDED UNIT ExTENOEO UNI N UNI EXTEND UNI PICKUP TRUCKS_,__ONE HALF TON 1, 8 each Long, wide 8 foot bed, Fieetside per specifications 5,697.74 $45,581.92 5,920.9 $47,367.44 6,133.4 49,067.20 $5,869.9 51 +6,959.92 MAKE b MODEL: GMC hevrole C -10 Ford F -100 Dodge D 150 ll. 1 each Short, Wide 6} foot bed, Fleetsid , 6,066.72 $ 5,613.16 - per specifications $ 5,630.38 Chevrol t$C51'o54�57 Ford F -100 Dodge D 150 � MAKE E MODEL: GMC {'111. 1 each Long, wide 8 foot bed, Fleetside, 6 1 .40 $ 5,909.94 aoi Color- White, per specifications S 5,734.75. Chevrol t�C5jo64.49 Ford F 100 Dodge D 150 ,� MAKE b MODEL: GMC '`� TOTAL BID $56,947.05 $59,086.50 $61,287.32 $58,483.02 '� +' 200.00 +' Add for manuals 81'00 � 250.00 Add for Fire Extingusher $59,1 7.50 $ 1,737.32 OPTIONS: 110.00 No Bid 1. Warning Strobe Light 114.96 94.50 2. Factory Air Conditioning 403.26 473.46 476.52 510.12 3. Heavy Duty Rear Springs 35.10 35.10 35.10 35.10 DELIVERY A.R.O. 120 days 45 days 45 to 6 days 60 to 9 days ` GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC. NET TOTAL D AVERY GI7 Y U�- t3!-tY t UW� TITLE: MICROFILM READER JACKET L A BID TABULATION 8 � �; 7912 -24 pAT�; December 4, 1979 ERSTMAN KODAK TENt QTY DESCR1PTlON urv� xrErva�o uroir ExrFroaEO urvr� MICROFILM READER /JACKET CORDER I 1 each Microfilm Reader /Jacket Loader $2,134.0 $2,134.40 $2,134.0 $2,134.00 Make &Model Kodak 6 & N Jacket ABR -400 Reader/ Filler II x U � TOTAL BID $2,134.00 $2,134.00 _ DELIVERY A.R.O. 30 days 0 -45 days WARRANTY 12 months 12 months CROSS ToTAC. LESS DISC. . ' NET TOTA L D �1VERY ._.w.. �_� UN! X N lJNIT J ExrEnr�E�7 i� 1 I TITLE= SHEET STEEL PILING SID: - DATE- December l0, 1979 Missis TEM QTY DESCRlPTIOIV � uNl SHEET STEEL PILING CITY OF BAY70WN B!D TABULATION .� L. B. .Foster Co. � Conmaco Inc. F Ra i � ['n • —� —• 0 UNI EX_ _ NO D UNIT LADED ' UNIT I EX7 . �.. w�.w r ne a+� D i eel {nc. 1 1. 220 Lineal Sheet Steel Piling per $160.16 $35,235.20 $166.71 $36,676.20 $232.87 $51,347.84 $252.8 $52,401.24 5249.41 S54,994.91 Wall Feet specifications_ � pZ_27 PZ -27 Brand and Type Hoesch H 134 RD Beval B -350 PZ -27 New or Used NEW NEW NEW 198 fe t NEW NEW 12 fe t USED lA. 220 Lineal Alternate Bid � $169.7 537,353.80 ~' Wall feet Brand and Type �' RZ-10 NEW � F.0.6. Bidders Location within � Harris County .� U cd +� GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC. NET IOTA L D'_IVERY __ .,._.rte- �..... � ��.�__ TITLE: Radio E ui ment 61D= DATE mb C�J � Y U• Mar , Vyvry B 10 TABULATION N uNl_ _ ExrEly �Eo OTY � DESCRIPTION B 7 NOEO UNIT NOEO UNI UNI EX_ E _� oo,,.c Pftl ' RA010 EQUIPMENT 51.034.8 4,139.20 51,194.5 54.778.00 I 4 each VHF Mobil Radios Johnson 242 -2513 Motorola Micor Make � Model 563.50 Charge for each extra activated 527.30 channel 5729.79 2,189.37 51,021.2 S3 ,063.75 - II 3 each VHF Portable Radios Johnson 242-1$47 Motorola MT-500 '� Ila Make r; Model $41.50 ` Charge for each extra activated 583.25 +' channel 5221.00 Ilb Charge for each vehicular $211.50 ,� conversion unit NO DID $1,612.0 $6,448.00 � 111 4 each UHF Portable Radios otorola MX-360 +� 53,342.00 � IV l each Simplex VHF Base Station $1,222.25 Make E Model ohnson 242 -4573 otorola Micor V 6 each Tone Remote Controls 341.20 52,047.20 765.00 $4,590.0 Make s Model ega 504N TI OSM NO CHARGE Va Charge for tone decoder panel 287.20 12,287.50 199.00 59•g5o.o0 245.15 VI 50 each VHF Alert Monitors NEC Tone Monito otorola Monitor Make E Model TAL 81D X19'835.22 $DAYS09.25 livery A.R.O. 60 DAYS 55 rranty ONE Year 0 GROSS TOTAL . LESS D1SC. NET TOTAL �I IVFRY � )