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1981 01 08 CC Minutes10108 -1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN January 8, 1981 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thursday, January 8, 1981, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Fred T. Philips Jimmy Johnson Perry M. Simmons Mary E. Wilbanks Allen Cannon Emmett 0. Hutto Fritz Lanham Dan Savage Randy Strong Eileen P. Hall Absent: Eileen Caffey Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Councilwoman The meeting was called to order, Mayor Hutto announced a quorum to be present, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Philips. Minutes Councilman Johnson moved for the approval of the minutes for the meeting held December 8, 1980; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Receive Petitions None. City Manager's Report Building Activities Report - The Administration called the Council's attention to a 20 -year report of Building Inspection activities. In 1980, the City of Baytown issued 342 residential permits and prior to 1980, the most permits issued were 300. In terms of residential start and total value of construction in the city, 1980 is the best year that the City of Baytown has experienced. This is not the case in other parts of the country. Residential starts in Texas were down 18% below the previous year and nationwide, they were down 30%. Baytown continues to be an economically healthy city. West District Sewer Treatment Plant - Council has 10 approved plans and specifications for the West District Sewer Treatment Plant. The city has been authorized by the state and federal government to proceed with bids; therefore, the Administration will be advertising to receive bids on Feb- ruary 19, 1981. The bids will be presented to Council at the first meeting thereafter. 10108 -2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 Baker Road Project - The Administration has been in contact with Commissioner Fonteno's office. The plans for Baker Road project are now in the County Engineer's office and the county expects to receive bids on that project in late February. Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act - Randy Strong, City Attorney, explained that the public hearing that Council had at the last meeting was for the purpose of having evidence presented as to the various standards for gas utilities and electric utilities. Although there were some time require- ments concerning the hearings, there is no pressing time require- ment to make determinations as long as the Council does so before next November. The Administration is recommending that the Council go ahead and adopt the standards for the utilities as approved by the Public Utilities Commission and the Railroad Commission. The Railroad Commission has already acted on standards for gas utilities; therefore, Council could adopt those standards. The Public Utilities Commission will be holding PURPA hearings in March and will probably within a month or two thereafter make its determinations. Council has the option to wait for that determination, hold another hearing to enter those findings and evidence, and then make a decision. Mr. Strong explained that Council findings may be appealed to the Public Utilities Commission. Mr. Lanham stated that if Council waits until the Public Utilities Commission makes a decision, then Council would have the opportunity to incorporate those findings into the public hearing which would probably mean less likelihood of Council's decision being appealed. Mr. Strong concurred. Drainage - The City has completed drainage work on Ashby Street and Azaela Drive; 30% of the drainage work on East Ward and Kilgore Project has been completed. Drainage - Harris County Flood Control District has completed the first phase of the ditch that they are con- structing north of Massey Tompkins between North Main and Barkuloo Road and the second phase is under construction at this time. The Harris County Flood Control District crews are continuing to work on Goose Creek north of Interstate 10 near the CINA Canal. East District Projects - The contractors have made good progress on the East District Sewer Projects. They have completed the work on the 8 -inch gravity flow along Savell Drive and the 24 -inch line along Cary's Bayou. Most of the work on the 15 -inch line on East Baker Road has been com- pleted and all of the work on the 8 -inch line on Crosby Cedar Bayou has been completed. The work on the 10 -inch gravity flow on Tumbleweed and Mesa Drive has been completed. The work is continuing on the force main from Cary's Bayou to the East District Plant. The contractor on the lift station is continuing his work and is approximately 52% complete on that phase of the project. The Administration has put at the Council table, a notice of a meeting that Congressman Jack Fields is having on Monday, January 12, at which time he is inviting local government officials to meet with him. Harris County Mayors and Councilmen's Association - % A copy of the notice for the Harris County Mayors and Council- men's Association was placed at the Council table and the Administration will be in touch with Council members to see whether they will be attending. 10108 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 Three documents have been placed at the Council table. One is the printed copy of the budget that was approved by the Council in September. Another is the preliminary finan- cial statements which were prepared by the city's accounting department. These statements are unaudited. The auditor is preparing his report to present to Council. The other docu- ment is the annual audit of the Baytown Area Water Authority records. Questions or Comments Regarding the City Manager's Report Councilman Johnson inquired if the rate structure on ePIN water rates would be the same for commercial and residential customers? Mr. Lanham responded that the rate structure would be the same. Councilman Cannon stated that at the Park Street inter- section with Decker Drive there is a bottleneck early in the morning. He asked that the Administration check to determine if this is a permanent arrangement and if that is correct, to inquire if the Highway Department will build a merge lane into Decker Drive which would help the flow of traffic. Councilman Philips stated that he received a complaint about the southbound left turn light being too short to allow good traffic flow at that intersection. The Administration will check. Councilman Cannon stated that recently the Baytown Medical Center has made provision to assist rape victims in the city. Councilman Cannon felt that this is a good program because it will be giving assistance to rape victims so they will not have to go into Houston and that the hospi- tal should be recognized for its efforts. The Administration will forward a letter to the hospital in this regard. Councilman Philips commented that he had received some calls about a rash of water line failures in Roseland Oaks. He stated that some of these lines are 25 years old and requested that the Engineering staff evaluate that problem. Mayor Hutto stated in connection with the new water rates, the Administration needs to review the city's policy regarding the repairing of water leaks. Becky Larkin Will Appear Regarding East Baker Road Drainage Ditch Mayor Hutto recognized Mr. Richard Heyer, representative of the Chaparral Village Garden Club, who appeared to request that the city cover a drainage ditch that runs through the middle of Chaparral Village from the 1300 block of East Baker Road to Lariat Street. Mr. Heyer explained that the ditch is a health hazard, as well as an attractive nuisance with regard to the children in the neighborhood. When the ditch is filled with water, this makes the ditch a potential danger. Council has been presented with a petition signed by 249 residents of that neighborhood requesting that City Council take action in this regard. Norman Dykes, City Engineer, and his staff had studied the situation. Mr. Dykes and his staff have established that there are at least three alternatives: 10108 -4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 1. Let the ditch remain in its open state and keep it mowed which will provide adequate drainage for the 100 -year flood event. 2. Pipe the ditch which will provide adequate drain- age to accomodate the 5 -year flood event at a cost of $201,000. 3. Concrete line the ditch with the proper slope which will provide adequate drainage to accomodate the 100 -year flood event at a cost of $190,000. Mayor Hutto suggested that this item be forwarded to the capital improvements committee to be considered as part of the upcoming bond program. Council concurred. Councilman Cannon stated that this is just another indica- tion that Council needs to review the policy of accepting sub- divisions with open ditches. He also stated that if the capital improvements committee elected to eliminate this project from consideration, the Council would need to look at this at budget time. Consider Request of Village Developers, Inc. for Variance to Drainage Requirements Jim Moffatt with the firm of Putney, Moffatt & Easley presented the findings of a report performed by that company regarding Chambers County MUD No. 1 and Cedar Bayou Watershed. As a result of the report, the consulting engineers for the MUD recommended that a retention pond would serve no useful purpose; however, a major drainage ditch, not only will bene- fit the proposed development, but much needed drainage relief will be made available to the residents of the area adjacent to the ditch. Additionally, the Texas Highway Department would be provided with the needed drainage capacity to serve one of the major evacuation arteries of Baytown. Under present conditions maintenance of the ditch is not possible because of lack of ingress and egress easements. The proposed drain- age ditch would correct this condition. Council, after hearing the report, instructed Mr. Moffatt to get with the Administration in this regard. Council felt that the ordinance Council had adopted gave the Administration the guidelines needed to respond to Putney, Moffatt & Easley's recommendations. Councilwoman Wilbanks explained to Council that the Drain- age Study Committee had been reconvened by Council to study the possibility of excluding Cedar Bayou Stream from drainage requirements, but the Committee concluded that there was not enough information to make a determination. When the represen- tatives of the MUD appeared before the committee, the committee requested that this report be developed and presented to Council. This is the type information that can be utilized to form a basis for a determination with regard to Cedar Bayou Stream. At present, that stream is included in the drainage requirements. Fritz Lanham, City Manager, pointed out that if at some point the determination is made that the stream itself should be excluded, some of the arteries might need to be included due to their heavy flow. In response to a question from Council, Mr. Moffatt explained that there is an existing 25 -foot wide drainage easement, but additional easement will be required which will be incumbent upon the developer to obtain. Council complimented Mr. Moffatt on the study. 10108 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 Consider Authorizing Reduction of Retainage on Garth Road Water and Sewer Line Project In November, Council authorized reduction of the retain - age on Garth Road Water and Sewer Line Project to $50,000 with the understanding that the Administration would bring the matter back to Council within 30 days. The line has not been tested, but the Administration hopes to be able to test the line within a couple of weeks depending on when the BAWA line is in service. Mr. Bishop, the contractor, has requested that 1% of the total contract be retained -- $10,500. The Administration recommended that $10,500 be retained until the job has been completed and accepted. Councilman Philips moved to accept the Administration's recommendation; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council member Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Consider Proposed Ordinance, Adopting New Water Rates In order to convert to surface water it is necessary that water rates be increased. The public has been informed over the last few years that this would be necessary and with the completion of the BAWA plant, it is now a reality. During budget sessions, the Administration presented various possibil- ities to the Council and indicated that the one that would be recommended would increase the minimum from $3.50 to $5.00 for the first 2,000 gallons and $1.60 for each 1,000 gallons over that. The budget that was approved was based on the revenue that would be derived from this proposed rate. The BAWA plant is completed and operational. The line that will convey the water to the City of Baytown is being tested and hopefully the test will indicate that the line is serviceable. Some of the costs associated with this have been on going since October 1, such as principal and interest requirements on the bonds. Costs such as the purchase of raw water from Houston began on January 1. Major energy costs will not begin until the plant is in full operation. Therefore, the Administration recommended that the rate increase be effective with the bills that will go out in February. The recommendation also included that the deposit for single family residential users be increased from $20.00 to $35.00. This would not apply to persons who already have deposits established even in the event those indi- viduals should move from one place in the city to another. The BAWA line along Lynchburg -Cedar Bayou south along the railroad into the central part of the city will be completed within the next few weeks. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Simmons moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. Council reiterated that the Administration needs to re- consider the policy on repair of water leaks in order to conserve the water that has become a premium. 10108 -6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 Mr. Lanham explained that recently there have been more breaks due to the work being performed in the city by contrac- tors. He also informed Council that a crew would be working over the weekend to repair water leaks. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Iiutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3054 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31, "UTILITIES," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BY AMENDING SECTION 31 -54, WATER DEPOSITS AND REFUNDS; AMENDING SECTION 31 -56, WATER RATES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances to Provide Regulations for Purchase of Used Jewelry Other Than by Pawnbrokers Council delayed action on this matter to allow time for the Chamber of Commerce to study the ordinance and respond. Mr. R. E. Peterson, President of the Baytown Chamber of Com- merce, explained that the Chamber endorsed the proposed concept. The Chamber requested that Council consider prior to adoption of the proposed ordinance possibly modification of the ordinance to provide specific peace officer categories under Section 21 -1l,c; add a retention period of the goods by the buyer and provide a sunset provision in the event the desired effect of the proposed ordinance is not achieved. The Chamber suggested that in order for the adoption of an ordinance in this regard to be effective, neighboring communities and perhaps those throughout the entire state should have similar provisions. Council expressed a desire to adopt an ordinance to deter the criminal element, but at the same time a relunctance to place undue restrictions on the reputable dealers in the city. Councilman Philips expressed the feeling that the Chamber has the right idea, i.e. that these requirements should be statewide. Mayor Hutto recognized Jerry Don Smith who pointed out that to have a retention period in the ordinance would be harmful to those dealers who deal in the exchange of coins due to the rate the market fluctuates. He suggested that perhaps the ordinance could be drafted to exclude bullion type transactions. Councilman Cannon inquired how the ordinance had worked in other areas and the Chief of Police explained that this ordinance was patterned after the ordinance adopted by Beaumont and representatives of that city stated the ordinance is very effective. Councilman Cannon suggested that this might be a matter that the Harris County Mayor and Councilmen's Associa- tion might want to consider, as well as the County in order to provide uniform enforcement. Council referred the ordinance to the Administration, requesting more specific definitions regarding peace officers and to concentrate on wording that would apply to jewelry and silverware, excluding bullion transactions. Mayor Hutto called a ten - minute recess. 10108 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 Consider Proposed Ordinance, Approving Selection of Baytown Area Water Authority Depository The Baytown Area Water Authority received bids for depository with four banks bidding. The high bidder is Peoples State Bank with a bid of the treasury bill rate plus .76. The BAWA Board has recommended that the bid of Peoples State Bank be approved. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3055 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY'S SELECTION OF DEPOSITORY FOR THE AUTHORITY'S FUNDS. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Adopting New Wrecker Service Fees The Council Wrecker Committee has met in the last 30 days twice. They have considered a request from the wrecker association for increase in the base charge from $35 to $45 and an increase in the maximum from $65 to $85, plus other minor increases. The Committee recommended approval of the request. The last increase was approved in June, 1979, but was requested in December, 1978. Councilman Philips expressed concern that the fee for storage will be increased from $3 to $4 with no maximum. Chief Turner explained that the police department will be handing out an information sheet for the public which will state what charges are permissible and how to file a complaint. Mr. Denzil Shirley, wrecker owner /operator, was present. Mr. Shirley explained that the storage fee is necessary in order to encourage the owner to move the vehicle. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3056 ' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, "AUTO WRECKERS AND TOWING VEHICLES ", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN SETTING MAXIMUM FEES FOR TOWING SERVICES; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICA- TION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 10108 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 Consent Agenda Prior to considering the consent agenda, Councilman Cannon inquired on what basis these recommendations were being made? Mr. Lanham responded that the Chief of Police had studied the recommendations and traffic accidents had been studied for the last two years. The consent agenda was considered as set forth in the agenda packet as follows: a. At its December 22, 1980 meeting, the Traffic Com- mission approved increasing the speed limit from 30 to 45 mph on Baker Road between St. James House and Bayway Drive. Proposed Ordinance No. 10108 -5, authorizes this speed limit change. An analysis by the Planning and Traffic Department showed that the 85th percentile speed on this stretch of Baker Road is 45 mph during non -peak hours. Over 40% of the traffic during this study period exceeded 40 mph. The Administration recommended approval of proposed ordinance. b. The Traffic Commission has approved a recommendation to increase the speed limit on Garth Road between Park Street and Scenic Drive to 40 mph. The present speed is 30 mph. The 85th percentile speed is 37 mph. About 4% of the traffic exceeded the 40 mph pace during the study period. Proposed Ordinance No. 10108 -6 approves this change in speed limit. The Administration rec- ommended approval of the proposed ordinance. c. At its December 22, 1980 meeting, the Traffic Com- mission approved increasing the speed limit on Bob Smith Road between North Main and Highway 146 from 30 mph to 40 mph. The 85th percentile speed on this segment of Bob Smith Road is 48 mph. Fifty percent of the vehicles clocked during the study period exceeded 40 mph. Proposed Ordinance No. 10108 -7 raises the speed limit on Bob Smith Road from 30 to 40 mph between North Main and Highway 146. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. d. The portion of Bayway Drive between the Exxon pipe rack and Market Street used to be a school zone for Baytown Junior School. Proposed Ordinance No. 10108 -8 increases the speed limit from 30 to 40 mph. The 85th percentile speed on this stretch of Bayway Drive is 38 mph. Eighty percent of the vehicles included in this study exceeded the 40 mph speed limit. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. e. The speed limit on Market Street between West Main Street and the Missouri Pacific Railroad Crossing is 30 mph. The Traffic Commission has recommended increasing the speed limit to 40 mph. The 85th percentile speed on this stretch of Market Street is 38 mph. Twenty -one percent of the vehicles exceeded 40 mph during the study. Proposed Ordi- nance No. 10108 -9, increases the speed limit on Market Street between West Main Street and Missouri Pacific Railroad Crossing. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. 10108 -9 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 f. The Traffic Commission has recommended increasing the speed limit on Highway 146 between the Cedar Bayou Stream and Crosby Cedar Bayou Road to 50 mph. The present speed limit is 40 mph. The 85th percentile speed on this stretch of Highway 146 is 48 mph. Almost 9% of the vehicles included in this study exceeded the 50 mph pace. Proposed Ordinance No. 10108 -10, increases the speed limit on Highway 146 between Cedar Bayou Stream and Crosby Cedar Bayou Road from 40 to 50 mph. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. g. Traffic Commission recommended increasing the speed limit on South Main extension between South Alexander and Highway 146 from 30 to 40 mph. There was insufficient traffic to study actual speed of travel on this stretch of South Main Street. Pro- posed Ordinance No. 10108 -11, authorizes increasing the speed limit on this stretch of South Main Street to 40 mph. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. h. The Goose Creek Independent School District is using the first Baptist Church facility to hold kinder- garten classes during the current school year because of the fire damage to San Jacinto Elementary School. Proposed Ordinance No. 10108 -12 would establish a school speed zone adjacent to the First Baptist Church for the remainder of the school year. The ordinance provides for a 20 mph school zone during the period from 7:15 a.m. through 9 :15 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. i. Proposed Ordinance No. 10108 -13, authorizes the establishment of a 30 mph construction speed limit on Garth Road between Baker Road and Interstate 10 during the construction period. After construction the ordinance restores the speed limit to 45 mph. The Administration recommended approval of the pro- posed ordinance. j. On December 16, 1980, two bids were received for the purchase of three 3/4 ton pickup trucks for various City departments. The Water Distribution Division requests one 3/4 ton pickup with warning light. The low bid of Baytown Motors was $7,891.13. Joe Camp, Inc. bid a total of $8,271.76. The 3/4 ton pickup for the Animal Control Division included air - conditioning. The total bid of Baytown Motors was $8,231.45. Joe Camp, Inc. bid $8,581.25. The 3/4 ton pickup for the Public Yorks Garage included a deduct for manual transmission, a warning light, a utility bed and a tailgate lift. The low bid was submitted by Baytown Motors at a total cost of $10,670.23. The bid of Joe Camp, Inc. totaled $11,077.96. Estimated delivery time for these vehicles is 75 days. Ten companies were mailed specifications and were con- tacted by phone. Proposed Ordinance No. 10108 -14, awards the bid for the three 3/4 ton pickup trucks to Baytown Motors, Inc.. This represents an 11.3% increase over last years bid. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. k. The 1981 Revenue Sharing Budget includes $15,000 to fund the operation of the van for the Senior Citizens Nutrition Program for a second year. Proposed Ordinance No. 10108 -15, authorizes the 10108 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 Administration to enter into an agreement with First Prebysterian Church for operation of the van. The proposed contract will cover the 1981 calendar year. The $15,000 can be used for the operation, maintenance, insurance of the van and salary of the driver. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Johnson moved for approval of Consent Agenda Item Nos. a through k; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3057 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 45 MILES PER HOUR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF BAKER ROAD BETWEEN ST. JAMES HOUSE AND BAYWAY DRIVE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 3058 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 40 MILES PER HOUR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF GARTH ROAD BETWEEN PARK STREET AND SCENIC DRIVE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 3059 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 40 MILES PER HOUR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF BOB SMITH ROAD BETWEEN 14ORTH MAIN STREET AND STATE HIGHWAY 146; PRE- SCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 3060 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 40 MILES PER HOUR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF BAYWAY DRIVE BETWEEN EXXON'S PIPE RACK AND THE MARKET /WISCONSIN/ NEVADA STREET INTERSECTIONS; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 3061 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 40 MILES PER HOUR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF MARKET STREET BETWEEN WEST MAIN STREET AND MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CROSSING; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF 10108 -11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 ORDINANCE NO. 3062 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MILES PER HOUR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF HIGHWAY 146 BETWEEN CEDAR BAYOU STREAM AND CROSBY CEDAR BAYOU ROAD; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO 1100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 3063 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 40 MILES PER HOUR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF SOUTH MAIN STREET BETWEEN SOUTH ALEXANDER DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 146; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 3064 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MILES PER HOUR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES IN SCHOOL ZONES; ESTABLISHING SCHOOL ZONES; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF $200.00; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFEC- TIVE DATE HEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 3065 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS DURING CONSTRUCTION ON GARTH ROAD BETWEEN BAKER ROAD AND I -10; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 3066 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BAYTOWN MOTORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCKS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF TWENTY THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVEN AND 15/100 ($23,307.15) DOLLARS. For tabulation, See Attachment "A." ORDINANCE NO. 3067 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 FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND N01100 ($15,000.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Proposed Resolution, Designating the City of Baytown's Representative and Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston - Galveston Area Council Currently, Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks is serving as the City of Baytown's representative and Vice Chairperson to the General Assembly of the Houston - Galveston Area Council and Councilman Allen Cannon is alternate. 10108 -12 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 Councilman Johnson moved to adopt the resolution, desig- nating Councilwoman Wilbanks as the city's representative and Councilman Cannon as alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston - Galveston Area Council. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 756 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARY ELIZABETH WILBANKS AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BODY OF THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 1981 AND ALLEN CANNON AS VOTING DELEGATE SHOULD MARY ELIZABETH WILBANKS BECOME INELIGIBLE OR RESIGN. Councilwoman Wilbanks invited all Council members to attend the annual banquet which will be held on January 23. Councilwoman Wilbanks reported that the nominating committee had recommended that the current slate of officers be con- sidered for 1981. Review Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids on 1979 -80 Community Development Program - Street and Drainage Improvements to Cherry and Pine Street Ed Shackelford, Engineering Department, presented plans and specifications for the 1979 -80 Community Development Pro- gram - Street and Drainage Improvements to Cherry and Pine Streets. There is $350,000 available to fund this project. The engineers estimate for the street and drainage work is $310,000. Some water line work will be bid as an alternate -- 1600 feet of 2 -inch water line work needs to be done. There will be approximately 1900 feet of drainage pipe to be laid and approximately 3,000 feet of street work. The street will be 29 feet wide concrete with curb and gutter. The 29 foot width is the standard width for residential streets. In response to a question from Council, Mr. Shackelford explained that the long range plan is to completely rework the subdivision. HUD has encouraged the city to concentrate within a small area. Mr. Shackelford pointed out that both the streets will have 4 -foot wide sidewalks on both sides. None of the intersections will have wheelchair ramps at this time because these intersections will be going into areas that are not fully developed. The sidewalks can be sloped into the existing pave- ment. The City of Baytown will have complete control of this project. The Administration recommended approval of the plans and specifications and requested authorization to advertise for bids. Councilman Johnson moved to accept the plans and specifi- cations and to advertise for bids; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None 10108 -13 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 8, 1981 Councilman Johnson stated that he was concerned that perhaps the Chrysler Corporation's present status might effect the recent bid award. Mr. Lanham responded that the Administration would attempt to check into this matter. Recess and Reconvene Mayor Hutto recessed the open meeting into executive session to discuss pending litigation, personnel matters and land acquisition. After the open meeting reconvened, the following business was transacted: Appointments to Electrical Board Two members of the Electrical Board's appointments have expired. Mr. George Saphos, who can either be a Master Sign Electrician or a Master Electrician, has not missed any meetings. Mr. H. L. Bridges is the citizen not in the building industry and he has missed only one of ten meetings. One other person whose term has not expired, but who has moved out of the city and intends to resign is Mr. Johnny Miller who has not attended the last three to four meetings. Council requested a copy of the journeyman's list. Mr. Lanham will be in contact with these three individuals prior to next Council meeting. Community Development Advisory Committee Mrs. Edna Oliver and Mrs. Woodrow Lewis's terms have expired. Both ladies have good attendance records. Mrs. Oliver is from Council District No. 6 and Mr. Lewis is from Council District No. 3. Council asked Mr. Lanham to contact both ladies to inquire if they would like to continue to serve. Baytown Cultural Arts Council Kim Martin has resigned from the Baytown Cultural Arts Council and his term expires February, 1982. Council- woman Wilbanks nominated Mrs. Glena Pfennig to serve out the term of Mr. Martin. Councilman Johnson seconded that nomination. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None There being no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned. Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk F x U H CITY OF BAYTOWIV T1TLE: PICKUP TRUCKS 3/4 ToN - � BID TABULATION BID so�2 -2�± . .� DATE 12 -16 -80 - 9:30 a.m. TEM QTY DESCRIPTION BAY OWN MOTOR tRNIT E TENDED JO C UN1T DCTENDED UNIT D N1T xTEND U r X ry '� ; PICKUP TRUCKS 3/4 TON ; per specifications • l 3 each 3/4 ton Pickup Trucks $7,769.0 8,081.76 ! � . $23,307.15 24,245:28 3 i MAKE: GMC FORD ! DELIVERY: 75 day 60 days • OPT10N5 1. Warning Light $122.0$ $190.00 2. Air Conditioning 462.40 499.49 � ' 3. Manual Transmission - (181.90) (142:80) , 4. Utility Bed 2,136.00 1,757.00 5. Tailgate Lift 825.00 1,]92.00 � • Option 3 is a deduction from • base cost. 3 10 companies were mailed specific tions Also all were contacted by phone. GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC. tVE7 TOTAL n't IVFRY