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1996 12 12 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN December 12, 1996 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on December 12, 1996, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, with the following in attendance: Eva Benavides David Byford Manuel Escontrias E. Frank Hinds, Jr. Stephen DonCarlos Rolland J. Pruett Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Pete C. Alfaro Mayor Bobby Rountree City Manager Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney Eileen P. Hall City Clerk The meeting was opened with a quorum present, and Council Member Pruett offered the invocation, after which the following business was conducted: Consider Approval of Minutes for the Regular Session held on November 26, 1996 Council Member DonCarlos moved to approve the minutes for the regular session held on November 26, 1996. Council Member Benavides seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Benavides, Byford, Escontrias, Hinds, DonCarlos, and Pruett Mayor Alfaro Nays: None 961212 -2 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12, 1996 Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 961212 -1, Setting the Time, Date and Place for a Public Hearing on the Creation of "Reinvestment Zone No. One, City Of Baytown" and Other Necessary Provisions in Accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act. The public hearing is set for noon on December 20, 1996, in the Council Chambers. At the hearing, interested persons may speak for or against the creation of the zone, its boundaries, or the concept of tax increment financing. This public hearing is a prerequisite to the creation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to the Tax Increment Financing Act. The zone is proposed to be created over an area of approximately 685 acres in the southeast portion of the city on Tri City Beach Road. The current taxable value of the proposed zone is approximately $2,000,000. The development is proposed, upon completion, to include 1,800 residential lots with a projected average value of land and improvements of $167,000 per lot resulting in a projected net increase in taxable value of $298,000,000 in the zone. Creation of the reinvestment zone does not obligate the city to continue its designation. If it is determined that such creation is not beneficial to the City, it can be terminated under Section 311.017 of the tax code. Creation of the zone on December 20 will provide more time for the administration to work with the developer to determine if it will be beneficial to the community. Council Member Benavides moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Byford seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Benavides, Byford, Escontrias, Hinds, DonCarlos, and Pruett Mayor Alfaro Nays: None 961212 -3 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12, 1996 ORDINANCE NO. 7858 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE CREATION OF "REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. ONE, CITY OF BAYTOWN" AND ITS BENEFITS TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE ZONE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST THE GOVERNING BODIES OF HARRIS COUNTY, LEE COLLEGE, AND GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO WAIVE THE SIXTY -DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO GIVE NOTICE AND MAKE PRESENTATIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT; APPROVING A PRELIMINARY REINVESTMENT ZONE FINANCING PLAN; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY REINVESTMENT ZONE FINANCING PLAN TO THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE TAXING UNITS THAT LEVY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 961212 -2, Setting the Time, Date and Place for a Public Hearing on a Proposed Ordinance Nominating and Designating an Area of the City as the EniChem Reinvestment Zone. Consider Proposed Resolution No. 1296, Authorizing the Mayor to Send EniChem Elastomers Americas, Inc. a Letter of the City Council's Intent to Establish a Reinvestment Zone and to Consider Granting Tax Abatement Agreements Therein Should all the Requirements of Both the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and the Guidelines and Criteria Adopted by the City Council be Satisfied. The ordinance sets the public hearing for January 9 at 6:35 p.m. In 1991, the City Council designated this same area as the EniChem Reinvestment Zone; however, the designation of such zone expired earlier this year. Council is authorized to renew such designation for periods not to exceed five years. This public hearing is a prerequisite to the creation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act as well as the guidelines and criteria adopted by the City Council. Resolution No. 1296 allows the Mayor to express to EniChem that the City 961212 -4 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12,1996 Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Baytown to continue the process (1) to establish the EniChem Reinvestment Zone and (ii) to enter into tax abatement agreements should all of the guidelines and criteria of the City and the act be satisfied. Council Member Byford moved to adopt the ordinance and the resolution. Council Member Hinds seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Benavides, Byford, Escontrias, Hinds, DonCarlos, and Pruett Mayor Alfaro Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 7869 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE NOMINATING AND DESIGNATING AN AREA OF THE CITY AS THE ENICHEM REINVESTMENT ZONE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH AND GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. RESOLUTION NO. 1296 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SEND ENICHEM ELASTOMERS AMERICAS, INC., A LETTER OF THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO ESTABLISH A REINVESTMENT ZONE AND TO CONSIDER GRANTING TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS THEREIN SHOULD ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF BOTH THE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT ACT AND THE GUIDELINES AND POLICIES ADOPTED BY COUNCIL BE SATISFIED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 961212 -5 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12,1996 Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 961212 -3, Authorizing Interlocal Agreement with Lee College and GCCISD for Goose Creek Wetlands and Research Center Project. Both Lee College and Goose creek Consolidated Independent School District Boards have approved the execution of Interlocal Agreements in the amount of $15,000 each for use and occupancy of the Goose Creek Wetlands Education and Research Center. The City has received matching grant funds for the rehabilitation of the facility, and Council authorized the architectural contract at the last council meeting. Council Member Hinds moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Pruett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Benavides, Byford, Escontrias, Hinds, DonCarlos, and Pruett Mayor Alfaro Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 7860 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LEE COLLEGE FOR THE GOOSE CREEK WETLANDS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER; ACCEPTING AN ANNUAL PAYMENT OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND N0 1100 DOLLARS ($15,000.00) FROM LEE COLLEGE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE GOOSE CREEK WETLANDS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER; ACCEPTING AN ANNUAL PAYMENT OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($15,000.00) FROM GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 961212 -6 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12,1996 Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 961212 -4, Accepting Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Award from the U. S. Department of Justice; Authorizing Creation of an Advisory Board, and Providing for a Public Hearing. This grant for the Police Department can be utilized for personnel and equipment but may not be utilized for items already included in the current budget. The City will receive $88,527 and must match this with $9,836. Before obligating the funds, an advisory board must be established and a public hearing held. The funds must be expended within 24 months. The advisory board includes a representative from the local police department or local sheriffs department, the local prosecutor's office, the local court system, the local public school system, and a local non - profit educational, religious, or community group active in crime prevention or drug use prevention or treatment, and any other representatives deemed appropriate by council. The board will hold a public hearing prior to making a recommendation for expenditure of the funds. Council Member Byford moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Hinds seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Benavides, Byford, Escontrias, Hinds, DonCarlos, and Pruett Mayor Alfaro Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 7861 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING CREATING OF AN ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AUTHORIZING A CASH MATCH OF NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($9,836.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 961212 -7 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12,1996 Consider Proposed Resolution No. 1297, Approving Plans for Expansion of the Marsh Creation Project at the Baytown Nature Center and Authorizing the Administration to Execute Agreements with Sponsors. Upon completion of the construction of the original marsh creation project by the French Limited Task Group, Inc., Dick Sloan of Arco, the Project Manager, offered to assist the new Baytown Nature Center Planning Subcommittee in developing plans for additional marsh improvements north of the original project site. The subcommittee accepted Mr. Sloan's offer and he commissioned his consultant, Greg Crouch, to initiate the work. The new project site is a rectangular area immediately north of the original project and lies between Crow Road and Cabaniss Street. The site is approximately 50 acres in size. The planned improvements are similar to those in the original project but include two large mounds for viewing birds and other wildlife in the surrounding marshes. Mr. Sloan has indicated that his company and others are interested in participating in this project as sponsors of key segments of the plan. The plans have been prepared to allow construction by a variety of sponsors and /or contributors. Council Member Escontrias moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Hinds seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Benavides, Byford, Escontrias, Hinds, DonCarlos, and Pruett Mayor Alfaro Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 1297 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, WHEREBY THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE PLANS FOR PHASE 11, SECTIONS "A" AND "B" OF THE MARSH CREATION PROJECT AT THE BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH SPONSORS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF Consent Agenda: Council considered the consent agenda items "a" through "h" except for "c" and "d" on which action will be taken at a future meeting. 961212 -8 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12, 1996 a. Proposed Ordinance No. 961212 -5, accepts a donation of Lots 44 and 45, Block 33, Busch Terrace; and Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 and south of Lot 6, Lee Heights for future development along Goose Creek Stream. These two tracts of land are located along the Goose Creek Stream. The Busch Terrace tract is located across the street from Busch Terrace Park leading toward the Phase I Goose Creek Stream Park. The second 4+ lots are in Lee Heights and located on Mayo Street facing the stream. The Goose Creek Stream Development Committee has reviewed these properties and voted to add these properties to the Goose Creek Stream Greenbelt project. We recommend approval. b. Proposed Ordinance No. 961212 -6, repeals Ordinance No. 7844, and places the newly annexed six -acre tract, south of Truck Stops of America at Interstate Highway 10 on Thompson Road in the proper council district. At the last council meeting, this tract was placed in Council District No. 4. The proper council district is District No. 3. We recommend approval. Items "c" & "d" Are Related to the Airhart Sidewalk Project C. We are not ready on this item. d. We are not ready on this item. e. Proposed Ordinance No. 961212 -9, awards a bid in the amount of $13,245 for the sole source purchase of reflectors and lamps for the existing Musco Lighting systems at six Little League playing fields. Little League Baseball has upgraded the lighting levels which requires retrofitting of the city owned facilities. Musco of South Texas is the exclusive supplier of Musco Products for our area. This bid is for supplies only. The City will use an electrical contractor and Parks and Recreation staff to aim and retrofit the fixtures. The upgrade will be complete before the beginning of the 1997 season. We recommend approval. 961212 -9 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12, 1996 f. Proposed Ordinance No. 961212 -10, authorizes renewal of the a lease for Harris County Organized Crime /Narcotics Task Force vehicles in the amount of $296,000. This contract allows an option to renew for five additional one year periods, each additional year renewable upon the City's approval. This is the last year to renew this contract. This contract is used by Harris County Organized Crime /Narcotics Task Force, HIDTA, and DEA to lease vehicles for the officers working with these agencies. There are no City funds included. We recommend approval. g. Proposed Ordinance No. 961212 -11, awards the annual cationic polymer supply contract to Allied Colloids, Inc. in the amount of $38,775. This contract allows an option to renew for four one -year periods and this is the last year to renew this contract. This contract is used by the Wastewater Treatment Plants. We recommend approval. h. Proposed Ordinance No. 961212 -12, awards the annual liquid organic multi- enzymic agent contract to B & T AG Distributing, Inc. in the amount of $22,250. Invitations to Bid were mailed to three companies and we received one bid and one no -bid. This product will be used in a pilot program for sludge reduction and odor control in the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. If it is successful, the contract will be expanded to include the other wastewater treatment plants. We recommend approval. Council Member DonCarlos moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Hinds seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Benavides, Byford, Escontrias, Hinds, DonCarlos, and Pruett Mayor Alfaro Nays: None For bid tabulation, see attachments "A" through "B." 961212 -10 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12, 1996 ORDINANCE NO. 7862 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF PROPERTY BY BARNEY W. HILLARD AND LADEL PAYNE HILLARD AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF PROPERTY BY MYCOL C. STREET FOR THE GOOSE CREEK STREAM GREENBELT PROJECT; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID DEDICATIONS WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 7863 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 7844; PLACING THE NEWLY ANNEXED SIX -ACRE TRACT OF LAND SOUTH OF TRUCK STOPS OF AMERICA AT INTERSTATE 10 AND THOMPSON ROAD INTO COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 3; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 7864 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY -FIVE AND N01100 DOLLARS ($13,245.00) TO MUSCO OF SOUTH TEXAS AS THE SOLE SOURCE FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE UPGRADE OF SIX (6) LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS EQUIPPED WITH MUSCO LIGHTING SYSTEMS; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 7865 AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT FOR THE LEASING OF VEHICLES WITH CAPPS RENT A CAR, INC., AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED NINETY -SIX THOUSAND AND NO1100 DOLLARS ($296,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 7866 N 961212 -11 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12,1996 AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF ALLIED COLLOIDS, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL CATIONIC POLYMER SUPPLY CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF THIRTY -EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY -FIVE AND N01100 DOLLARS ($38,775.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 7867 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF B & T AG DISTRIBUTING, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID ORGANIC MULTI- ENZYMIC AGENT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TWENTY -TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND NOMOO DOLLARS ($22,250.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Appointment of a Representative and a Designated Alternate Member on the Transportation Policy Council for the Houston - Galveston Transportation Management Area. Council Member Escontrias moved to appoint E. Frank Hinds, Jr. Representative and Mary Chambers as alternate. Council Member DonCarlos seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Benavides, Byford, Escontrias, Hinds, DonCarlos, and Pruett Mayor Alfaro Nays: None 961212 -12 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12, 1996 Consider Appointment of a Representative and a Designated Alternate Member on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Houston - Galveston Transportation Management Area. Council Member Pruett moved to appoint Mary Chambers as representative and Eugene Briggs as alternate. Council Member Hinds seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Benavides, Byford, Escontrias, Hinds, DonCarlos, and Pruett Mayor Alfaro Nays: None Consider Appointment of new Medical Director for the Emergency Medical Services Division Council Member Pruett moved to appoint Dr. David Hall as the new Medical Director for the Emergency Medical Services Division. Council Member DonCarlos seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Benavides, Byford, Escontrias, Hinds, DonCarlos, and Pruett Mayor Alfaro Nays: None City Manager's Report Bond Steering Committee The Bond Steering Committee has recommended postponement of a City of Baytown bond election but would like to meet again in about six months to review the proposal again. Share Your Christmas The Baytown Fire Association in conjunction with Channel 13 has a Share Your Christmas at the San Jacinto Mall Friday, December 13. 961212 -13 Minutes of the Regular Session - December 12,1996 Woodcreek Village Apartments Mr. Antonini is going out for bids on demolition of buildings 2, 4, and 8. They are making improvements on the exterior. They have done some filling of the holes. They have received the City's letter requiring payment for the fire truck. Adjourn As there was no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned. minutes112- 12 -96reg � /�, A4-ae Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk