2006 09 28 CC Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
September 28, 2006
6:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on September 28, 2006, at 6:30
p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City of Baytown with the following in attendance:
Brandon Capetillo Council Member
Sammy Mahan Council Member
Scott Sheley Council Member
Mercedes Renteria, III. Council Member
Stephen H. DonCarlos Mayor
Gary M. Jackson City Manager
Bob Leiper Deputy City Manager
Kelvin Knauf Assistant City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney
Lorri Coody City Clerk
Council Member Don Murray and Council Member Lynn Caskey were absent. The meeting
was opened with a quorum present.
Consider approval of the minutes for the Work Session Meeting and the Regular Session
Meeting held on September 14, 2006.
Council Member Sheley moved to approve the minutes. Council Member Capetillo seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Renteria, Mahan, and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Mayor DonCarlos then called item 3 on the agenda.
Consider proposed Ordinance No. 060928-1, approving final payment and releasing the
retainage to Troy Construction, Inc. and accepting the Roseland and Woodlawn Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
City Manager Jackson recommended approving the final payment of $59,528.39 and releasing
the retainage in the amount of $77,069.02 to Troy Construction, Inc. (Troy) and accepting the
Roseland and Woodlawn Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
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Council Member Mahan moved to approve the ordinance as submitted. Council Member
Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Renteria, Mahan, and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,423
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE ROSELAND AND WOODLAWN SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ONE
HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN AND 41/100
DOLLARS ($136,597.41) TO TROY CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR SAID PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-2, awarding a contract for quality assurance
testing to Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the construction of the new Northeast Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
City Manager Jackson explained the contract to Terracon Consultants, Inc. for quality assurance
testing services for the construction of the new Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Compensation for basic services will be a not-to-exceed amount of $155,582. The scope of work
includes quality assurance testing in accordance with the construction contract documents for
earthwork testing, concrete testing, drilled piers, project management, and structural steel welded
and bolted connections. This contract will be funded by 2006 TWDB Bonds.
Mr. Leiper fielded questions concerning quality assurance. Members of the A&E Committee also
stated the company was approved.
Council Member Capetillo moved to approve the ordinance as submitted. Council Member
Renteria seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Renteria, Mahan, and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 10,424
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR QUALITY
ASSURANCE TESTING SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW NORTHEAST
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED EIGHT-TWO AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($155,582.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-4, authorizing the City Manager to execute an
updated agreement between the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red
Cross and the City of Baytown to replace the agreement dated September 30, 1997.
City Manager Jackson explained the proposed ordinance will authorize the City Manager to
execute an updated agreement between the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red
Cross and the City of Baytown to replace the agreement dated September 30, 1997. A formal
written Statement of Understanding between the City of Baytown and the Greater Houston Area
Chapter of the American Red Cross is required by the Governor’s Division of Emergency
Management planning guidelines.
With no further discussion, Council Member Capetillo moved to approve the ordinance as
explained by the City Manager. Council Member Mahan seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Renteria, Mahan, and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,425
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA CHAPTER
OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR COOPERATION IN THE PROVISION OF
DISASTER PLANNING, PREPAREDNESS, EDUCATION, MITIGATION, AND
RESPONSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-5, approving change order number 13 for the
Goose Creek Stream Greenbelt Phase III Trail.
City Manager Jackson explained that this change order provides for deleting one item of work
from the contract and adding the same item of work to the contract at a new unit price to pay the
contractor for “vegetative watering”. The estimated quantity for vegetative watering on the
contract must be adjusted which necessitates changing the unit price for the item of work. The
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City’s 20% portion of the change order totals $825.80 plus a $94.97 TxDOT construction
management fee for a total cost of $920.77.
Council Member Capetillo moved to approve the minutes. Council Member Renteria seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Renteria, Mahan, and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,426
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 13 WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR PHASE III OF THE GOOSE CREEK STREAM GREENBELT TRAIL; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF NINE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 77/100
DOLLARS ($920.77); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Mayor DonCarlos then called item 2 on the agenda.
Conduct a public hearing at 6:40 P.M. on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from
properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 2.48 percent (percentage by which
proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax calculated under
Chapter 26, Tax Code).
Mayor DonCarlos opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. City Manager Jackson explained that
this is a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding
tax year by 2.48 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax
rate or effective tax calculated under Chapter 26, Tax Code). Individual taxes may increase at a
greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of property
in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
The Council meeting to adopt the tax is scheduled for October 23, 2006 Council Meeting. The
proposed tax rate of .73703 per $100 valuation has remained unchanged since 1992. With no
one signing up to speak at this meeting. Mayor DonCarlos closed the Public Hearing at 6:45
p.m.
Mayor DonCarlos then called item 11 on the agenda.
Receive Six-month Audit on Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues for the period ended March 31,
2006.
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Auditor Stephanie Harris gave the overview of the Hotel/Motel Tax Audit. As part of the City of
Baytown’s annual financial statement audit, the City selected for this year’s six month agreed-
upon procedures, a review of the accuracy of hotel occupancy tax remittances submitted by
hotels and motels within the City’s taxing jurisdiction. These procedures were conducted by
Sanderson, Knox & Belt, and L.L.P. for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2006. Ms.
Harris explained that her firm conducted the following tasks in performing this audit:
Analyzed and verified the accuracy of the tax returns of major taxpayers;
Discussed recovery efforts to collect revenue for errors and omissions; and
Identified lodging providers not registered or paying tax.
Ms. Harris outlined her recommendations to the City and addressed questions accordingly.
The Council complemented Sanderson Knox & Belt, LLP on the professionalism of the report
and the recommendations made by Sanderson Knox & Belt, LLP.
Mayor DonCarlos then called item 7 on the agenda.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-6, authorizing the placement of streetlights in
the specified rights-of-way of the City of Baytown.
City Manager Jackson explained that this ordinance will authorize the placement of street lights
in the specified rights-of-way of the City of Baytown. CenterPoint Energy issued 118 free
streetlight installation allowances to the City of Baytown for 2006. While the initial installation
is free, the City pays a fee for electricity and maintenance. The City has not installed any of its
free allowances for this year. The Planning & Zoning Commission, at its November 15, 2005,
meeting, approved recommending that City Council consider the installation of eighty-two (82)
street lights.
Deputy City Manager, Bob Leiper and Gregory Stubbs, Director of Planning and Development
Services fielded questions regarding the following locations:
55 North Main - Lights are needed for the sports complex.
Raccoon Drive - The lights are going on existing polls and may help with the road work
going on in this area.
Mr. Leiper also explained that the locations were selected based upon public requests for these
lights and transportation issues.
With no further discussion Council Member Capeteillo moved to approve the ordinance as
submitted. Council Member Renteria seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Renteria, Mahan, and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
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The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,427
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF STREET LIGHTS IN THE SPECIFIED RIGHTS-
OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Council Member Mahan filed a conflict of interest affidavit and abstained from the vote and
discussion on item #8 which follows:
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-7, amending Chapter 34 “Environment,” Article
III “Junked, Wrecked, Abandoned Property,” Section 34-91 “Definitions” of the Code of
Ordinances, City of Baytown, Texas, to reduce the number of days required to declare a
vehicle on private property to be a junk vehicle from 30 days to 72 hours.
City Manager Jackson explained that the ordinance will amend Chapter 34 “Environment,”
Article III “Junked, Wrecked, Abandoned Property,” Section 34-91 “Definitions” of the Code of
Ordinances, City of Baytown, Texas, to reduce the number of days required to declare a vehicle
on private property to be a junk vehicle from 30 days to 72 hours.
Mr. Lester fielded questions about the current policy and the length of time it takes to get
vehicles removed. Discussion was had concerning what qualifies a vehicle as junked, wrecked,
and/or abandoned property. Mr. Lester reiterated this proposed ordinance will only move the
number of days from 30 days to 3 days to declare a vehicle on private property to be a junk
vehicle.
Council Member Capetillo moved to approve the ordinance as submitted. Council Member
Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Renteria, and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
Abstain: Council Member Mahan
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,428
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 34 “ENVIRONMENT,” ARTICLE III “JUNKED, WRECKED,
ABANDONED PROPERTY,” SECTION 34-91 “DEFINITIONS” OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO PROVIDE FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE
DEFINITION OF “JUNKED VEHICLE” SUBJECT TO REGULATION; REPEALING
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CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Mayor DonCarlos then called item 10 on the agenda.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 060928-1, canceling the regular City Council meeting
scheduled for November 23, 2006, and calling a special City Council meeting for Monday,
November 20, 2006, at 6:30 p.m.
City Manager Jackson explained that the resolution will cancel the regular City Council meeting
scheduled for November 23, 2006, and calling a special City Council meeting for Monday,
November 20, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. Since the official canvass for the November 7, 2006 election
must be conducted no earlier than November 15 but no later than November 20 and the regular
date for the City Council meeting falls on Thanksgiving Day, cancelling the regular meeting and
calling a special meeting will permit Council and staff to conduct the canvass and conduct
regular Council business that would otherwise have fallen on Thanksgiving Day.
Council Member Mahan moved to approve the resolution as submitted. Council Member Sheley
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Renteria, Mahan, and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1814
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
CALLING A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 2006, AT
6:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, BAYTOWN, TEXAS;
CANCELING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 23,
2006, AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, BAYTOWN, TEXAS;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Mayor DonCarlos then called item 12 on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
a. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-9, awarding the renewal of the animal
responsibility agreement.
b. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-10, awarding the renewal of the
annual frozen dinners contract.
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c. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-11, awarding the renewal of the
annual sulfur dioxide contract.
d. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-12, authorizing expenditures for lease
of four (4) Pacemaker scrubbers, Model 3000V, for lift stations odor control.
e. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-13, authorizing payment for the
annual software agreement with Sungard Pentamation for the period of
September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.
f. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-3, authorizing a professional services
agreement for the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program with
Stanley E. Furce, Individually and d/b/a Research International.
g. Consider Proposed Resolution No. 060928-2, reviewing and approving the City’s
annual investment policy and strategy complying with the Public Funds
Investment Act.
Council Member Sheley moved to approve items a through g as submitted. Council Member
Renteria seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Mahan, Renteria and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,429
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
RENEWING THE ANNUAL ANIMAL RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT WITH THE
HOUSTON HUMANE SOCIETY AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF FORTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($43,700.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,430
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF LEWIS FOOD TOWN, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL
FROZEN DINNERS CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-
FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($27,125.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE NO. 10,431
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF DXI INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL SULFUR
DIOXIDE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
THE SUM OF FIFTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($50,800.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,432
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FORTY-ONE THOUSAND FIFTY-EIGHT AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($41,058.00) TO SYNECO SYSTEMS, INC., AS THE COST FOR THE
LEASE OF FOUR (4) PACEMAKER SCRUBBERS, MODEL 3000V, FOR ODOR CONTROL
FOR WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,433
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
SIXTY-FOUR AND 25/100 DOLLARS ($75,764.25) TO SUNGARD PENTAMATION, INC.,
AS THE COST FOR THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,434
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STANLEY E. FURCE,
INDIVIDUALLY AND D/B/A RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
FOR SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT FROM GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. 1815
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
APPROVING AN INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-14, authorizing a master Site Lease Agreement
with T-Mobile Texas, L.P., for the erection and maintenance of antenna facilities on City
property at future locations.
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City Manager Jackson explained that this item was not ready for consideration. Mr. Jackson
stated that a Site Lease Agreement with options had been delivered.
Ms. Karen Horner, Assistant City Attorney explained the agreement and Dennis Wells with the
City’s Information Technology Services Department explained the technical aspects of this
project. Ms. Horner and Mr. Wells fielded questions.
Further discussion was had concerning locations, logistics of the towers and fencing. The
engineering of the specific locations will begin once the master agreement is executed. Five sites
will be authorized for further review and analysis: City Hall, McElroy Park, Barkaloo Park, East
Little League Park, and property near Pinehurst and State Highway 146.
Consider appointment to the Community Development Advisory Committee (1).
This item was not ready for consideration.
Consider appointments to the Beautification Advisory Commission (9).
This item was not ready for consideration.
Consider appointments to the Animal Control Advisory Committee (2).
Council Member Sheley moved to re-appoint Billie Wolfe as a representative of the Animal
Welfare Organization. Council Member Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Mahan, Renteria and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Mayor DonCarlos then called item 9 on the agenda.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 060928-8, third and final reading on the proposed
franchise agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, for the use of the
public rights-of-way to conduct an electric delivery business in the City and for other
business purposes.
City Manager Jackson explained that this is the third and final reading on the proposed franchise
agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, for the use of the public rights-of-
way to conduct an electric delivery business in the City and for other business purposes.
There are specific charter requirements concerning franchise agreements including:
An ordinance granting, amending, renewing, or extending franchises for public utilities
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shall be read at three separate regular meetings of the council; and
Ordinance shall not be finally passed until 30 days after the first reading; and
Ordinance shall not take effect until 60 days after its final passage.
Pending final effective date, the full text of such ordinance shall be published once each
week for 4 consecutive weeks in the official newspaper, and the expense of publication
shall be borne by the proponent of the franchise.
The first reading of the Ordinance was during the Council Meeting on August 24, 2006 and the
second reading on September 14, 2006. The proposed ordinance was read aloud.
Council Member Renteria moved to approve the ordinance as submitted. Council Member
Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Renteria, Mahan, and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,398
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
GRANTING TO CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC THE RIGHT,
PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO USE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND TO USE,
LICENSE, OR EXPLOIT THE COMPANY’S FACILITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-
OF-WAY TO CONDUCT AN ELECTRIC DELIVERY BUSINESS IN THE CITY AND FOR
SUCH OTHER BUSINESS PURPOSES AS THE COMPANY MAY DESIRE FROM TIME
TO TIME, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE GRANTING OF
ACCESS TO THOSE FACILITIES FOR THE DELIVERY OF BROADBAND OVER POWER
LINES OR SIMILAR SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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City Manager’s Report.
Mr. Jackson reminded Council that the Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Event will
take place on October 7, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the City of Baytown Storage
Facility, 1200 Lee Drive. Mr. Jackson also announced the Groundbreaking for the Northeast
Wastewater Treatment Plant will be October 16, 2006 at 9:00 am.
Gregory Stubbs, Director of Planning and Development Services gave a status update on the
Baytown 2025 Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Land Development Code. He presented
Council with the following timelines:
Comprehensive Plan
• October 30, 2006 - First Draft Document Due to P&Z Sub-Committee
• November 15, 2006 – P&Z Review
• December 20, 2006 – P&Z Comments
• January 1, 2007 – Post Draft Document on City Website
• Mid January – Four (4) Public Comment Meetings
• February 21, 2007 – P&Z Recommendation to City Council
• March 8, 2007 – City Council Workshop
• March 22, 2007 – City Council Public Hearing / Ordinance Consideration
Unified Land Development Code
• October 23, 2006 – City Council Workshop
• October 24, 2006 – City Staff Final Comments
• November 15, 2006 – Second Consolidated Draft to City Staff
• December 20, 2006 – P&Z Receives Draft Document.
• January 1, 2007 – Post Draft Document on City Website
• January – April 2007 – P&Z provides review, comments/suggested amendments to Staff
• May 16, 2007 – P&Z provides final recommendations to City Council
• June 14, 2007 – City Council Workshop
• July 26, 2007 – City Council Ordinance Consideration
Adjourn.
Council Member Mahan moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Renteria seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Mahan, Renteria and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
With no additional business the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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Lorri Coody, City Clerk