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1997 12 16 CC Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN December 16, 1997 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on December 16, 1997, at 5:15 p.m., at Baytown City Hall, 2123 Market Street, with the following in attendance: Victor Almendarez Council Member Manuel Escontrias Council Member E. Frank Hinds, Jr. Council Member Scott Sheley Council Member Pete C. Alfaro Mayor Bobby Rountree City Manager Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney Eileen P. Hall City Clerk Absent: David Byford Council Member Stephen DonCarlos Council Member The meeting was opened with a quorum present after which Mayor Alfaro recessed into executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to discuss pending litigation. When the open meeting reconvened, Mayor Alfaro announced that no action was necessary as a result of the executive session. Adjourn As there was no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned. Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN December 16, 1997 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on December 16, 1997, at 6:30 p.m., in the John Tucker Hall, Lee College, with the following in attendance: Victor Almendarez Council Member Manuel Escontrias Council Member E. Frank Hinds, Jr. Council Member Scott Sheley Council Member Pete C. Alfaro Mayor Bobby Rountree City Manager Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney Eileen P. Hall City Clerk Absent: David Byford Council Member Stephen DonCarlos Council Member The meeting was opened with a quorum present, and Council Member Almendarez led the recitation of the pledge of allegiance and then offered the invocation, after which the following business was conducted: Mayor's Comments Mayor Alfaro commended Robert Ibarra, Lee College Security, who put in extra time moving furniture and helping in the sound room to assist with council meetings in Tucker Hall, who was recently named, "Super Tejano Sportsman of the Year." Consider Approval of Minutes for Special and Regular Meetings held on November 25, 1997 Council Member Escontrias moved to approve the minutes. Council Member Hinds seconded the motion. The vote follows: 971216 -2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None Consider Proposed Resolution No. 1337 Naming the Wetlands Education and Recreation Center The resolution names the center the, "Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center." The City Manager said that Mr. Gray had negotiated land acquisition, persuaded participants to become involved, and been instrumental in involving Lee College and the School District. He has been one of the key figures in this whole process including his involvement in the Communities Foundations of Texas, which allows the City to bank land for future grant use. Mr. Gray credited the support of the community, the City Council, Mayor Alfaro, and the Goose Creek Stream Development Committee and the Baytown Parks and Recreation Department's staff. He thanked Council for naming the center for him and said that he accepted the honor in behalf of all the people who had worked to make the center a reality. Council Member Hinds moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Escontrias seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 1337 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, NAMING THE WETLANDS EDUCATION AND RECREATION CENTER IN HONOR OF EDDIE V. GRAY AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 971216 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 Consider Proposed Resolution No. 1338 Adopting the Baytown Nature Center Master Plan In 1996, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board appointed a sub - committee to assist in developing an updated master plan for the Baytown Nature Center. The SWA Group was retained as the City's consultant. The board, sub - committee, staff, and SWA developed a plan that includes a review of the site's history and existing environment. The plan presents goals and objectives, plans for additional property acquisition, planning zones, physical zones, an overall development program diagram, and a prioritized twenty - year implementation schedule including cost estimates. The plan is necessary to obtain grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department or other organizations. Council Member Escontrias moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Almendarez seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 1338 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER MASTER PLAN AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Resolution No. 1339 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Opt Out Notice to be Filed in Cause No. 96 -12- 7404 -A Entitled City of San Benito, et al., v. Rio Grande Valley Gas Co., et al., in the 107 " Judicial District Court of Cameron County, Texas Every municipality in Texas whose properties are in any way used or occupied by the gas companies is initially included in this class action lawsuit. In order to be excluded from the class of plaintiffs in this suit, the City must opt out. Council Member Sheley moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Hinds seconded the motion. The vote follows: 971216 -4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 1339 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY THE OPT OUT NOTICE TO BE FILED IN CAUSE NO. 96- 12- 7404 -A, ENTITLED, CITY OF SAN BENITO, ET AL., V. RIO GRANDE VALLEY GAS CO., ET AL., IN THE 107T" JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -1 Second Reading on Proposed Franchise with TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc. The City Charter requires that the franchise be read at three separate regular meetings of the Council. The franchise will not be effective until the expiration of sixty days after its final passage during which time the text of the full ordinance is published once each week for four consecutive weeks. The proposed franchise requires: • an upgrade to the existing cable system; • internet access to the City, Lee College, and GCCISD if such service is offered in the service area; • an institutional network be provided at a discounted rate; • public educational and governmental channels; • specific customer service standards; and • a franchise fee of five percent of gross revenues. Council Member Escontrias moved to table items 6 and 7. Council Member Almendarez seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias and Almendarez Nays: Council Members Hinds and Sheley Mayor Alfaro 971216 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. Council Member Hinds moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. Council Member Almendarez commented that the ten -year term would cause this franchise and others to be staggered. Council Member Escontrias expressed concern about the continually increasing cost of cable to citizens. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Hinds and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: Council Members Escontrias and Almendarez ORDINANCE NO. 8114 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO TCI CABLEVISION OF TEXAS, INC., THE PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, A CABLE SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF DELIVERING CABLE SERVICE AND IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF, TO ENTER UPON, ERECT, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, EXTEND, REPAIR, REPLACE, AND REMOVE IN ANY AND ALL OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC WAYS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF THE CABLE SYSTEM INSOFAR AS IT AFFECTS THE USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH CABLE SYSTEM, PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERALLY FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH CABLE SYSTEM UNDER THIS FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS FRANCHISE BY THE COMPANY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -2 Second Reading on Proposed Franchise with Star Cable Associates The City Charter requires that the franchise be read at three separate regular meetings of the Council. The franchise will not be effective until the expiration of sixty days after its final passage during which time the text of the full ordinance is published once each week for four consecutive weeks. The proposed franchise requires: 971216 -6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 • an upgrade to the existing cable system; • internet access to the City, Lee College, and GCCISD if such service is offered in the service area; • an institutional network be provided at a discounted rate; • public educational and governmental channels; • specific customer service standards; and • a franchise fee of five percent of gross revenues. The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. Council Member Hinds moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. Council Member Escontrias stated that he would rather see the increase at three percent rather than five percent. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Hinds and Sheley Mayor AIfaro Nays: Council Members Escontrias and Almendarez ORDINANCE NO. 8115 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO STAR CABLE ASSOCIATES, THE PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE WITHIN THAT PORTION OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, LOCATED IN CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS, A CABLE SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF DELIVERING CABLE SERVICE AND, IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF, TO ENTER UPON, ERECT, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, EXTEND, REPAIR, REPLACE, AND REMOVE IN ANY AND ALL OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC WAYS OF THE PORTION OF CITY OF BAYTOWN LOCATED IN CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS; PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF THE CABLE SYSTEM INSOFAR AS IT AFFECTS THE USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH CABLE SYSTEM, PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERALLY FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH CABLE SYSTEM UNDER THIS FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS FRANCHISE BY THE COMPANY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 971216 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -3 Authorizing an Earnest Money Contract with Kathryn Bayne and Charles Nickel, Individually and as Independent Executor of the Estate of Lola Blake, Deceased, for the Purchase of Property along Goose Creek Stream and for Property Adjacent to the City Hall Complex Council will consider this item at a future meeting. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -4 Amending Ordinance No. 7868 to Extend the Automatic Termination Date of Reinvestment Zone No. One, City of Baytown The ordinance extends the termination date of the reinvestment zone to June 30, 1998. The Council established the zone as a Tax Increment Finance District effective January 1, 1997, with the provision that if the financing and development plans were not finalized by July 1, 1997, the zone would terminate. However, on June 26 and September 25, 1997, the Council extended the termination dates until September 30, and December 31, 1997, respectively, to afford the owner and the school district time to negotiate. The parties are still negotiating and have requested that the automatic termination be extended. This ordinance grants the extension and orders the termination of the zone on .tune 30, 1998, unless the Council approves the plans on or before that date. Council Member Sheley moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Escontrias seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 8147 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7868 WHICH ESTABLISHED AND DESIGNATED REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. ONE, CITY OF BAYTOWN, PURSUANT TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT, TO EXTEND THE AUTOMATIC TERMINATION DATE OF THE ZONE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 971216 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -5 Awarding the Rerouting of Garth Road 21 -Inch Sanitary Sewer Contract The ordinance awards the contract to Whitlak, Inc., for $252,176. Whitlak, Inc., is located in Houston and has done acceptable work on the recent Lynchburg -Cedar Bayou Sanitary Sewer Repair. The scope of work requires rerouting the existing 21 -inch concrete sewer line along Goose Creek between Garth Road and the 36 -inch sewer line by the Gulf Coast Lift Station. The new gravity sewer line will be installed on higher ground behind the Primary Medical Clinic. The construction duration is sixty calendar days. The engineering estimate was $250,000. Funds will come from TWDB Bonds. Council Member Almendarez moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Escontrias seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 8148 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH WHITLAK, INC., FOR THE REROUTING OF 21 -INCH SANITARY SEWER ON GARTH ROAD; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY -TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY -SIX AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($252,176.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -6 Awarding the Replacement of the Central District's Digester Aeration System Contract The ordinance awards the contract to LEM Construction Co., Inc., for $254,000. The scope of work includes removing and replacing both digesters' aeration equipment at the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant. Both digesters will receive new diffusers, draft tubes, bridge, walkway, handrails, structural draft tube supports, and air piping. The construction duration is 150 calendar days. The engineering estimate was $248,000, and the funds will come from 1991 bonds. FA 971216 -9 Minutes of the Regular Meeting —December 16, 1997 Council Member Escontrias moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 8149 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH LEM CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CENTRAL DISTRICT'S DIGESTER AERATION SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY -FOUR THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($254,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -7 Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with San Antonio River Authority for the Purchase and Removal of a Package Wastewater Treatment Plant The ordinance authorizes an agreement for the purchase and removal of the plant and equipment located at 9510 Bayou Woods. The Pinehurst Plant has been inoperative for approximately two years. All removal and restoration shall be the responsibility of the San Antonio River Authority. Council Member Almendarez moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None 971216 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 ORDINANCE NO. 8150 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF A PACKAGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -8 Amending the Code of Ordinances Prohibiting Mobile Homes, Clarifying Regulations Concerning the Installation and Maintenance of Manufactured Homes, and Expanding the Regulations Pertaining to the Use of Recreational Vehicles within the City The amendment to the Code of Ordinances was not approved by the Growth Management Committee but is recommended by the administration. The major change is that manufactured home developments would be required to follow the same guidelines as conventional home developments. Gutters, streets, and lot size requirements would be the same. The developments would be dedicated to the City as are the conventional developments for the City's maintenance. They would be treated equally. The ordinance has guidelines for RV parks, which allow RV parks to be constructed in the same manner as the existing criteria for mobile home parks. Council Member Escontrias moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. 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Council Member Escontrias seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None Consent Agenda Council considered the consent agenda items "a" through "j" as follows: a. Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -9 authorizes deduct Change Order No. 1 for $45,471.77 to adjust the final bid quantities, approves final payment in the amount of $74,503.85 to Angel Brothers Enterprises, Inc., and authorizes acceptance of the Rehabilitation of West Texas Avenue Street Project. Significant underrun items were asphalt milling, concrete base repair, joint sealant, and asphalt overlay. The final construction cost is $125,028.23 or 27% below the original contract amount of $170,500. 1991 Bonds funded this project. We recommend approval. b. Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -10 authorizes installation of a stop sign on Evergreen Road at the intersection of Causeway Road and Evergreen Road. The Growth Management and Development Advisory Commission recommends approval. We recommend approval. C. Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -11 authorizes installation of all -way stop signs at the intersection of West Texas Avenue and Gaillard Street. The Growth Management and Development Advisory Commission recommends approval. We recommend approval. d. Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -12 authorizes installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Massey - Tompkins and McKinney Road. The 971216 -13 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 Growth Management and Development Advisory Commission approved this request for placement of a traffic signal at this intersection. We recommend approval. e. Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -13 awards the housing rehabilitation contract for 2002 W. Gulf Street to Investment Group, Inc. for of $21,055. Three bid packages were picked up and three were returned. Rehabilitation includes complete plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems installed. Repairs will include the roof, southeast exterior wall. New doors, floorcovering, and kitchen counters will be installed. The office estimate was $20,515.41. We recommend approval. f. Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -14 awards the annual uniform rental and miscellaneous rental services contract to Best Uniform Supply for $17,996.27. This contract allows for an option to renew for three one -year periods. Unitog Rental Services, the current contractor, has been given thirty days notice of termination for non - performance December 1. Best Uniform Supply can have uniforms ready in two weeks after receipt of order. This will coincide with the termination of Unitog. References have been checked and are excellent. We recommend approval. g. Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -15 awards the annual cationic polymer supply contract to Allied Colloids, Inc. for $37,675. Invitations to bid were mailed to eight suppliers. Six products were tested and one company no -bid. Three products passed testing requirements. This contract allows for four additional one -year periods and is used by the wastewater treatment plants for flocculation applications utilizing belt presses and centrifuges. We recommend approval. h. Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -16 awards the bid for an electric forklift to Mustang Industrial Equipment Company for $18,785. Invitations to bids were mailed to three suppliers and we received three bids. This forklift will be used in the central warehouse. We recommend approval. 971216 -14 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 i. Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -17 awards the bid for shelving for Municipal Service Center Central Warehouse to Stewart & Stevenson for $18,546.70. Invitations to bids were mailed to three suppliers and we received two bids. We recommend approval. j. Proposed Ordinance No. 971216 -18 authorizes final payment for $12,895.56 to Fulkerson's Plumbing Company and authorizes acceptance of the Central Heights Service Line Relocation Project. The final construction cost was $12,895.56 or 1% below the original contract amount of $13,775.56. The underrun was due to adjustment of quantities. The contractor's performance was satisfactory. The contract duration was 30 working days and the work was completed in 19 working days. This project was funded by a Community Development Block Grant. We recommend approval. Council Member Hinds moved to adopt the consent agenda. Council Member Almendarez seconded the motion. In response to inquiry from Council, the City Manager stated that the cost underrun was due to the fact that the base repair cannot always be determined before the asphalt is removed. The City Manager commented that the additional monies might be needed for the project on Market Street and there is still the issue of handicapped parking on Texas Avenue. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 8152 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, INC., TO ADJUST THE FINAL UNIT BID QUANTITIES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WEST TEXAS AVENUE STREET PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF SEVENTY -FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THREE AND 85/100 DOLLARS (574,503.85) TO ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 971216 -15 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 ORDINANCE NO. 8153 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF EVERGREEN ROAD AT CAUSEWAY ROAD AS STOP INTERSECTIONS; AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF PROPER SIGNS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 8154 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF WEST TEXAS AVENUE AND GAILLARD STREET AS STOP INTERSECTIONS; AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF PROPER SIGNS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 8155 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION AT MASSEY- TOMPKINS ROAD AND MCKINNEY ROAD; AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF PROPER TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO 1100 DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 971216 -16 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 ORDINANCE NO. 8156 AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 97 -19 TO INVESTMENT GROUP, INC., FOR THE SUM OF TWENTY -ONE THOUSAND FIFTY -FIVE AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($21,055.00); AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREOF; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 8157 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BEST UNIFORM SUPPLY FOR THE ANNUAL UNIFORM RENTAL AND MISCELLANEOUS RENTAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF SEVENTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY - SIX AND 27/100 DOLLARS (S17,996.27); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 8158 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF ALLIED COLLOIDS, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL CATIONIC POLYMER CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF THIRTY -SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY -FIVE AND NO /100 DOLLARS (S37,675.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 8159 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MUSTANG INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRIC FORKLIFT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY -FIVE AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($18,785.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 2w 971216 -17 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 ORDINANCE NO. 8160 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF STEWART & STEVENSON FOR THE PURCHASE OF SHELVING FOR THE WAREHOUSE AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY -SIX AND 70/100 DOLLARS ($18,546.70); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 8161 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWELVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY - FIVE AND 56/100 DOLLARS ($12,895.56) TO FULKERSON'S PLUMBING COMPANY FOR THE CENTRAL HEIGHTS SERVICE LINE RELOCATION PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Appointments to the Baytown Industrial Development Corporation Board Council will consider this item at a future date. Consider Appointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board Council Member Escontrias moved to appoint Dr. C. A. Riser, Al Weatherall, and Randy Kimmey to the Board. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None 971216 -18 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 Consider Appointments to the Growth Management and Development Commission and the Baytown Zoning Commission Council Member Hinds moved to appoint Eva Benavides, Donald C. Murray, Wayne Smith, and Sherril Bates to the commissions. Council Member Almendarez seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None Consider Appointment to Baytown Area Community Long -Range Planning Commission Council will consider this item at a future date. Consider Appointments to Community Development Advisory Committee Council Member Sheley moved to appoint Carl R. Burg, Sandra Medina, and Bonita Curette to the Committee. Council Member Escontrias seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None Consider Appointment of Alternate Health Authority Council Member Almendarez moved to appoint Dr. David Hall to replace Dr. Dann Ganzhorn who is moving from the community. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Escontrias, Hinds, Almendarez, and Sheley Mayor Alfaro Nays: None 971216 -19 Minutes of the Regular Meeting — December 16, 1997 City Manager's Report Special Meeting Scheduled A special meeting is scheduled for 4:45 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 1997, to call a public hearing for Monday, December 29, regarding the establishment of a reinvestment zone at Chevron. We are in competition with the Port Arthur area for approximately $150 or $160 Million expansion. This will create 800 to 1,000 construction jobs for a couple of years and about 55 permanent jobs. Bayland Park Hotel We met with the hotel representatives last week. We are going to have a Hilton Garden Hotel. We talked about ground breaking in the first quarter of 1998 with an opening date in the first quarter of 1999. We hope to have a recommendation for an architect to work on the conference center and the hotel in January. Christmas Holiday City Hall will be closed on Christmas Day. Flora Wilhite's Retirement Ms. Wilhite's retirement party will be held on January 29, 1998. The administration will be sad to see Ms. Wilhite leave but does appreciate all that she has done for the City. Adjourn As there was no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned. Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk