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2002 07 11 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN July 11, 2002 6:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on July 11, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the following in attendance: Coleman Godwin Calvin Mundinger Don Murray Scott Sheley Pete C. Alfaro Gary Jackson Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. Gary W. Smith Absent was: Ronnie Anderson Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Mayor Interim City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Council Member The meeting was opened with a quorum present and Council Member Mundinger led the pledge of allegiance and offered the invocation. Council Member Mercedes Renteria III arrived at 6:33 p.m. after which the following business was conducted: Consider approval of minutes for the work session held on June 24, 2002. Council Member Sheley moved approval of the minutes of the work session held on June 24, 2002. Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. Consider approval of minutes for the work session and regular meeting held on June 27, 2002. Council Member Murray moved approval of the minutes of the work session and regular meeting held on June 27, 2002. Council Member Godwin seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. Page 2 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 Consider approval of the minutes for the work session held on July 1, 2002. Council Member Sheley moved approval of the minutes of the work session held on July 1, 2002. Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. Citizen Communications: Peter Juarez, 3210 Arkansas Street, submitted course. Mr. Juarez informed Council that this high benefit to cost ratio. He noted that there course and requested the City's support as well. a proposal for the installation of a "disc golf' is a very fast - growing, proven attraction with a is strong support in the community for such a Mayor Alfaro asked Administration to respond to Peter Juarez's request. Lindy Hall, 709 Bluebird Lane, Pasadena, Texas, discussed how the City applies the utility rates to RV Parks and presented a request for relief from this method of billing. He also asked for a refund of his deposit, citing it as excessive. Mayor Alfaro noted that an ordinance amending the method for calculating water rates for recreational vehicle parks would be considered later during the meeting. Recognize Volunteer of the Year — Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center — Bob Craig. The departments that utilize volunteers were encouraged to honor their service by recognizing all who give of their time for the benefit of our community. Bob Craig is recognized for his dedication and hard work in environmental activities at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center. Bob is a product of Goose Creek schools. He has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology and a Master's Degree in Genetics. Previously he served as the general curator of the prestigious Arizona- Sonora Desert Museum. Bob began volunteering at the Wetlands Center in 1999. His key contributions have been the planning and construction of two alligator swamp exhibits, several aquariums and the completion of other exhibits. In 2001, he volunteered 700 hours to the Center. The Wetlands Center would not be what it is today if Bob had not invested so much of himself. Page 3of17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 Consider Proposed Resolution No. 020711 -1, granting the petition to annex a six -acre tract east of Thompson Road and south of the Atlantis Truck Wash. Proposed Resolution No. 020711 -1 grants Roger Williams' petition for annexation of a six -acre tract of land east of and adjacent to Thompson Road and south of the Atlantis Truck Wash. Mr. Williams is requesting annexation as a prerequisite to receiving City services. The property is proposed to be developed as a truck wash. The proposed resolution authorizes staff to prepare a service plan for the property, establishes dates for public hearings and provides notice of the public hearings. Following approval of the resolution and the service plan, City Council will be required to hold two public hearings. Notice of the public hearings will be published in The Baytown Sun and will be posted on the City's Internet website, both on July 12, 2002. The public hearings are scheduled for the Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2002. The annexation ordinance may be considered after 20 days have elapsed following the public hearings. The final reading of the ordinance may be held 30 days after the ordinance is passed on its first reading and published. Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1551 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING THE PETITION OF ROGER WILLIAMS CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF A 6 -ACRE TRACT EAST OF THOMPSON ROAD AND SOUTH OF THE ATLANTIS TRUCK WASH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. The following two items were considered together. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -1, approving an interlocal agreement with the Baytown Municipal Development District to provide funding for the entryway project for the Baytown Nature Center. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -1 approves an interlocal agreement with the Baytown Municipal Development District to provide funding for the entryway project for the Baytown Nature Center. Because it is a joint project, it is necessary to establish a mechanism for the payment of the necessary funds for construction of the project. This agreement is similar to the agreement approved during the May 9, 2002 meeting for the Roseland Park improvements. The City intends to construct a new entry into the Baytown Nature Center to include approximately 4,500 by 11 linear feet wide of new roadway, a 14 -space parking lot, a restroom, a guard station facility, a gated entry, fencing, and a water feature along the entry. A quarter acre pond is also planned for the project. This project was discussed during the Baytown Municipal Development District (BMDD) meeting held on July 11, 2002. BMDD authorized funding in an amount not to exceed $450,000. Page 4 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -2, approving a contract for professional services for the design, engineering, and development of the new entryway into the Baytown Nature Center. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -2 approves a contract in an amount not to exceed $114,500 ($58,200 for basic services and $56,300 for additional services) for professional services for the design, engineering, and development of the new entryway into the Baytown Nature Center. On April 5, 2002, the Architect/Engineering Selection Committee recommended Halff Associates, Incorporated for the planning and engineering of the new entryway into the Baytown Nature Center on Bayway Drive. Contract negotiations began almost immediately with the firm to develop the scope of work and layout of the new facility. The City intends to construct a new entry into the Baytown Nature Center to include approximately 4,500 by 11 linear feet wide of new roadway, a 14 -space parking lot, a restroom, a guard station facility, a gated entry, fencing, and a water feature along the entry. A quarter acre pond is also planned for the project. Construction costs are estimated to be $568,717. Basic services will include the design and construction of the entryway. Additional services include surveying, geotechnical, material testing, and environmental services. The environmental services will include application for a Corps of Engineers permit. The estimated costs of surveying and environmental services are higher than normal, but the area is very dense and the work required will be slow causing the cost to rise. Planning and engineering of the project is expected to take 6 to 8 months with construction expected to begin late this year or early in 2003. This project was discussed during the Baytown Municipal Development District (BMDD) meeting held on July 11, 2002. BMDD authorized funding in an amount not to exceed $450,000. Council Member Sheley moved that Ordinance Nos. 020711 -1 and 020711 -2 be considered together. Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of Proposed Ordinance Nos. 020711 -1 and 020711 -2. Council Member Godwin seconded the motion. It was noted that the City would not be responsible for the engineering of this project. In addition, Council requested that progress reports be given more frequently than once a year. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. Page 5 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 ORDINANCE NO. 9375 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 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER ENTRYWAY PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 9376 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HALFF ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER ENTRYWAY PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND N01100 DOLLARS ($114,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -3, approving final payment to D & W Contractors, Inc. for construction of The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center Boat Ramp project. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -3 approves final payment to D & W Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $26,193.15 for construction of the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center Boat Ramp project. Council authorized the construction contract with D & W Contractors in the amount of $509,141 at the February 14, 2002 council meeting. There were three change orders totaling $14,721.92, for a total contract amount of $523,862.92, a 2.89% increase. These change orders were for additional asphalt and base repairs on the existing parking lot, lighting, and additional sealant and carpet for the Wetlands Center floors. The project was funded with $123,506.17 from the 1999 Certificates of Obligation, a S355,605.75 grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Wallop- Breaux Fund (75/25 match), and $44,751 from the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center annual budget. The project included the construction of a one -lane boat ramp, launching piers, floating docks, lighting, and parking at the Wetlands Center. The project also included the dredging of a 1,550 linear feet by 50 feet wide by 4 feet deep channel from the new ramp site to the Market Street Bridge. Spoil containment and riprap was used to create a 300 -foot by 150 -foot wetlands area behind the Wetlands Center and along Market Street by the Goose Creek Bridge. Bob Randall, of Randall/Porterfield Architect Inc., has reviewed the project and has recommended final payment to D & W Contractors, Inc. The project was expected to take five months to complete. The contractor completed the project in three months. The Wetlands Center was closed for the floor renovations for 2 % weeks and was reopened on May 28, 2002. Mayor Alfaro introduced Eddie Gray and thanked him for his support. Page 6 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 Council Member Sheley moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 9377 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE EDDIE V. GRAY WETLANDS EDUCATION AND RECREATION CENTER BOAT RAMP PROJECT AND IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWENTY -SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY - THREE AND 15 1100 DOLLARS ($26,193.15) TO D & W CONTRACTORS, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -4, awarding a construction contract for the renovation of the Roseland Park bulkhead and parking lot, and construction of a walking trail. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -4 awards a construction contract to Tom -Mac, Inc. in the amount of $235,135, for the renovation of the Roseland Park bulkhead and parking lot and the construction of a walking trail along the bulkhead. Council approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids at the May 9, 2002 council meeting. Two companies attended the pre -bid conference held on May 22, 2002 and we received two bids. Bob Randall, of Randall/Porterfield Architect Inc., has reviewed the bids and recommends that the bid be awarded to Tom -Mac, Inc. in the amount of $235,135, which is 2.8% lower than the architect's revised estimate of $241,905. The cost of the project is higher than the original estimate of $185,000 due to engineering reports requiring larger pilings and stronger backing rods. The project will replace approximately 830 linear feet of timber bulkhead at Roseland Park. The project also includes an asphalt overlay of the existing parking area near the bulkhead and construction of 855 feet of concrete trail connecting the bulkhead to the central area of the park. The renovations will include enlarging the grass area along the bulkhead to expand the usable fishing area along the bulkhead. The new greenbelt will start near the boat ramp parking area and extend to the end of the existing parking area. A six -foot portion of the new parking lot will be separated from the parking area for a safe walking trail along the waterfront. Construction is expected to take 90 calendar days, beginning in July with completion in October 2002. Funding for this project is available through the Municipal Development District ($207,135) and the General Fund ($28,000). The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the plans and specifications at the May 2, 2002 meeting and recommends approval. Council Member Sheley moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows: Page 7of17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 9378 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH TOM -MAC, INC., FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE ROSELAND PARK BULKHEAD AND PARKING LOT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A WALKING TRAIL; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTY -FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY -FIVE AND N01100 DOLLARS ($235,135.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -5, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 98, "Utilities," Article III "Water Service," Section 98 -59 "Rates," to modify the method for calculating water rates for recreational vehicle parks. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -5 amends the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 98, "Utilities," Article III "Water Service," Section 98 -59 "Rates," to modify the method for calculating water rates for recreational vehicle parks. This amendment provides for the monthly water service charge for recreational vehicle parks to be determined in accordance with subsection (d)(1) of this section as if it were a commercial unit individually metered. This is consistent with the manner in which hotels /motels are billed, as opposed to the current "multi -unit' rate method. Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Renteria seconded the motion. Dick Close registered to speak to Council on this item, but yielded his time to Mr. Hall under Citizen Communications. There was brief discussion regarding the need for a water rate study. Interim City Manager Jackson informed Council that this would be included in the proposed 2002 -2003 Budget. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. Page 8 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 ORDINANCE NO. 9379 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 98 "UTILITIES," ARTICLE III "WATER SERVICE," SECTION 98 -59 "RATES," SUBSECTION (C) "MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO LIMIT THE APPLICABILITY OF SUCH SUBSECTION TO MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS ONLY; AND ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (H) "RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS" TO SECTION 98 -59 "RATES," ARTICLE III "WATER SERVICE," CHAPTER 98 "UTILITIES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO MODIFY THE METHOD FOR CALCULATING WATER SERVICE CHARGES FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -6, amending Chapter 42 "Health and Sanitation" by repealing Article IV "Food and Food Service Establishments, Divisions 1 -3, and providing a new Article IV `Food and Food Service Establishments," Divisions 1-3. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -6 amends Chapter 42 "Health and Sanitation" by repealing Article IV "Food and Food Service Establishments, Divisions 1 -3, and provides a new Article IV "Food and Food Service Establishments," Divisions 1 -3. The State rules that are adopted by reference in the current Baytown Code 42 -133 have been repealed by the Board of Health and are no longer in existence. The new State rules are known as the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER). Since the TFER are the State's minimum requirements, the City is obligated to enforce the State minimum with an option of being more stringent. In order to comply with the TFER, the local ordinance needs to be revised and updated. The proposed ordinance also includes a revised fee structure for food service establishments. Council Member Murray moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. It was noted that even with this increase in fees, only 22.55% of the costs for this service are covered. Baytown is still one of the lowest of any reporting in the area. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. Page 9 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 ORDINANCE NO. 9380 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING DIVISIONS 1 "GENERALLY", 2 "PERMIT ", AND 3 "INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT" OF ARTICLE IV "FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS," CHAPTER 42 "HEALTH AND SANITATION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND REPLACING THE SAME WITH NEW DIVISIONS OF ARTICLE IV "FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS," CHAPTER 42 "HEALTH AND SANITATION' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO BE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED DIVISIONS 1 "GENERALLY," 2 "PERMIT," AND 3 "INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT" TO REVISE, AMEND AND /OR UPDATE THE CODE CONCERNING FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS TO MEET CURRENT STANDARDS, RULES, AND /OR REGULATIONS; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -7, prescribing the number of positions in each classification in the police department. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -7 prescribes the number of positions in each classification in the Police Department. With the loss of Crime Control and Prevention District funds for operational purposes, the number of positions in the Patrol Officer classification must be adjusted. The authorized strength in each classification will be as follows: Chief 1 Captain 5 Lieutenant 6 Sergeant 14 Patrol Officer 101 Total 127 A memo detailing the staffing changes was included in the packet. Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. Police Chief Byron Jones informed Council that the current staffing level is at 125. He indicated that traffic enforcement would be worked through overtime. Council expressed the need to maximize traffic enforcement. When asked about receiving funds from the Texas Department of Transportation, Chief Jones explained that TxDot reimburses 110% of expenses from the prior year, to the extent fines are collected. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. N Page 10 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 ORDINANCE NO. 9381 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9047, DECREASING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFICATION "SERVICE GROUP — POLICE "; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Resolution No. 020711 -2, authorizing submission of the 2002 -2003 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and related actions. Proposed Resolution No. 020711 -2 authorizes submission of the 2002 -2003 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2002 -2003 allocation is $1,089,000, a decrease from last year's allocation of $1,126,000. Funding under the proposed budget includes $462,759 in unexpended funds from previous program allotments and $35,000 in program income received from repayment of demolition and housing rehabilitation liens and revolving loan program payments, for a total budget of $1,586,759. The City must submit an annual application and proposed Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to receive the CDBG Entitlement grant. The Community Development Advisory Committee has reviewed proposals and formulated funding recommendations for the 2002 -2003 CDBG Action Plan. City Council makes the final decision concerning the activities and level of funding contained in the CDBG Program each year. Included in the packet for Council review is the proposed 2002 -2003 CDBG Final Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. This budget document contains the concurring recommendations from the Community Development Advisory Committee and City staff concerning the activities and level of funding for the 2002- 2003 CDBG Program Year. This item was discussed in the work session held on June 27, 2002. Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Renteria seconded the motion. Mayor Alfaro noted that due to his participation in the Our Promise for West Baytown Association, he would refrain from any discussion. Eric Halverson, Chairman of the Community Development Advisory Committee urged Council to approve this item as submitted. The employment of the Main Street Coordinator and funding for the position were discussed. Planning Director Gregory Stubbs explained that he views the Main Street Program as an economic development effort for the City and that an additional workload will be realized in the Planning Division. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. Page 11 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 RESOLUTION NO. 1552 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 2002- 2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Resolution No. 020711 -3, approving revisions to the Senior/Disabled Citizens Taxi Program. Proposed Resolution No. 020711 -3 approves revisions to the Senior/Disabled Citizens Taxi Program. The Senior/Disabled Citizens Taxi Program currently provides seven one -way rides per month (not to exceed $6 per ride) to 260 low- income senior and disabled citizens. In the proposed budget, the program has been reduced to provide four one -way rides per month. The decreased service is directly offset by the Baytown Para - Transit Program, funded through the Texas Department of Transportation's Section 5310 grant. The Baytown Para - Transit Program provides unlimited local transit and medical trips to the Houston Medical Center for all seniors and disabled persons regardless of income. This grant will be in effect until May 31, 2003, with a possible extension until November 2003. Participants will be notified via mail and automatically enrolled for the Baytown Para - Transit Program. This revision has been reviewed by the Community Development Advisory Committee and included in the 2002 -03 proposed Community Development Block Grant budget. Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Godwin seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1553 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE AMENDED SENIOR/DISABLED CITIZEN TAXICAB PROGRAM GUIDELINES; ESTABLISHING THE COMMENCEMENT DATE FOR THE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE. Page 12 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 Consider Proposed Resolution No. 0207114, approving revisions to the Owner - Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. Proposed Resolution No. 0207114 approves revisions to the Owner- Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. Eligible households may receive assistance for rehabilitation, disabled access, emergency repairs, or reconstruction to comply with current building codes and standards. Assistance is granted in the form of a deferred forgivable loan, secured by a five -year lien on the property. The program also includes lead -based paint abatement and a homeowners' workshop, which covers the basics of homeownership responsibilities during and after the project. In the upcoming budget year, staff recommends revising the Owner- Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program guidelines to further the goal and clarify the original intent of the program. Currently, the program provides up to $33,000 for a 2- bedroom and $35,000 for a 3- bedroom reconstruction. This is between $36 -$41 per square foot. The area's average cost for similar construction is $50 per square foot. Staff proposes increasing the limits to $36,000 for a 2- bedroom and $42,000 for a 3- bedroom reconstruction, which is $40 -$44 per square foot. The proposed reconstruction limits are below the average allowed in other cities. The current program guidelines mandate that a lien will not be placed on property following a $5,000 Emergency Repair project. This clause has been deleted. A lien will be placed for the amount of funds expended on all projects, including an Emergency Repair. This is consistent with the Homebuyers' Assistance Program and the Basic Home Improvement Program. Council Member Sheley moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carved. RESOLUTION NO. 1554 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE AMENDED OWNER - OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES; ESTABLISHING THE COMMENCEMENT DATE FOR THE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE. Consider plans and specifications for the renovation of the Duke Hill Park. The Duke Hill Park renovation project will include the construction of approximately 2,250 feet of 6 -foot wide concrete trail that will connect the Riggs Street side of the park to the Barrymore Street side of the park and continue through the undeveloped area of Duke Hill Park to the intersection of West Main Street and Barrymore Street. Additional construction work will include a lighted basketball court, a playground area, an asphalt overlay of the parking lot on Riggs Street, two shelter foundations, drainage improvements, and area lighting. An alternate bid will also be considered to connect the trail to the future Goose Creek Stream Phase III trail at the intersection of West Main Street and Highway 146. Page 13 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 Busch Hutchison and Associates is the consultant for this Community Development Block Grant project. A pre -bid conference is planned for July 24, 2002 with the bid opening set for July 31, 2002. Staff plans to present the award of bid to Council for approval on August 8, 2002. Construction is expected to begin in late August with completion by November 2002. Parks and Recreation Department employees will install the playground equipment and construct the two shelters. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the plans and specifications at the June 6, 2002 meeting and recommend approval. Council Member Sheley moved approval of the plans and specifications for the renovation of the Duke Hill Park. Council Member Renteria seconded the motion. Concerns were raised about the location, the amount of equipment proposed for the park, and the duplication of services since a well- equipped park on Johnson Street is eight blocks away. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Nays: Council Member Godwin. Abstentions: Mayor Alfaro. The motion carried. Consent Agenda a. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -8 awards the annual liquid chlorine contract to DXI Industries, Inc., in the amount of $58,939. Invitations to Bid were mailed to three suppliers and we received three responses. Quantities remain the same. Price per ton is a 14.1% increase compared to last year's price. This contract is used for chlorination in the City's Wastewater Treatment Plants. b. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -9 awards the second renewal of the annual fittings, valves, and meter boxes contract to Golden Triangle Pipe in the amount of $50,849.18. Golden Triangle Pipe has submitted a written request to renew their current contract for the same pricing, terms, and conditions. This annual contract is used by the Utilities Department for the water distribution and water rehabilitation projects, and Public Works for drainage and sewer maintenance (manhole covers, etc.). This contract is specifically designed to stock inventory items in the central warehouse. Quantities remain the same. C. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -10 awards the last renewal of the annual electrical services contract to Baytown Electric in the amount of $101,935.02. Baytown Electric submitted a written request to renew the current contract with an allowable CPIU increase of 1.6 %. All unit pricing was rounded up. Original award amount was the average of the previous five years' electrical services expenditures. This annual electrical services contract is used by all departments for electrical services regarding emergencies, bucket truck service and miscellaneous electrical services. Page 14 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 The Consumer Price Index for all Urban Areas (CPIU) is an economic indicator most widely used to measure inflation for prices of goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. The CPIU is an average based on the previous 12 months. d. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -11 awards the final renewal of the annual electrical motor control center services contract to Baytown Electric in the amount of $31,750. Baytown Electric submitted a written request requesting renewal of allowable 1.6% CPIU increase. This annual electrical services contract is primarily used by the Wastewater Treatment Plants and Lift Stations for control panel board electrical work. This contract has been established to provide services for more complex control panel board type work. The Consumer Price Index for all Urban Areas (CPIU) is an economic indicator most widely used to measure inflation for prices of goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. The CPIU is an average based on the previous 12 months. e. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -12 approves an interlocal agreement with Hams County for the purchase of radio airtime and programming services for the Harris County Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force. The ordinance approves the agreement in the amount of $7,500. The Taskforce is purchasing radio airtime and programming services from Harris County to utilize the Public Safety Radio System operated by Harris County. Funding is available from the Criminal Justice Department Grant. Regardless of the amount involved, all interlocal agreements must be approved by City Council. f. Proposed Ordinance No. 020711 -13 approves the renewal of the depository services contract with Southwest Bank of Texas (originally approved under the bank name of Baytown State Bank) for a period of time not to exceed twenty -four months after the expiration date of June 30, 2002. The depository services contract was originally awarded in June, 1999 with the option to renew in 24 months. This is the first renewal. Council Member Murray moved adoption of the consent agenda, items a through f. Council Member Godwin seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 9382 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF DXI INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID CHLORINE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF FIFTY -EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY -NINE AND N01100 DOLLARS ($58,939.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. N Page 15 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 ORDINANCE NO. 9383 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE PIPE FOR THE ANNUAL FITTINGS, VALVES, AND METER BOXES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF FIFTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY - NINE AND 18/100 DOLLARS ($50,849.18); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 9384 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY -FIVE AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($101,935.02); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 9385 AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF THIRTY -ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($31,750.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 9386 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 WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR THE PURCHASE OF AIRTIME AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREFORE IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND N01100 DOLLARS ($7,500.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 9387 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A TWENTY -FOUR MONTH EXTENSION OF THE BANK DEPOSITORY CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWEST BANK OF TEXAS, F/K/A BAYTOWN STATE BANK; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider appointment to the Baytown Municipal Development District Board. Director Stasney served through June 2002. It is time to consider an appointment to the position held by Mr. Stasney. Page 16 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 Council Member Sheley moved appointment of Leonard Stasney to the Baytown Municipal Development District Board. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. Consider appointments to the Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review Board. Council annually appoints the members of the Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review Board. Each present member, Ronn Haddox, Joe Muller, and David A. Sherron, has agreed to serve if reappointed by Council. Council Member Mundinger moved appointment of Ronn Haddox, Joe Muller, and David A. Sherron to the Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review Board. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. Consider appointment to the Baytown Area Community Long Range Planning Commission. Council was not ready for action on this item. City Manager's Report. Interim City Manager Jackson noted that tentative Budget Work Sessions had been scheduled as follows: Monday, August 12, 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 5:00 p.m. Mr. Jackson noted that, after studying the City Charter, he believed that a special Council meeting would be necessary in order to deliver the proposed budget to Council. Page 17 of 17 Minutes of the Regular Session — July 11, 2002 r. Adjourn. Council Member Mundinger moved that the meeting adjourn. Council Member Godwin seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley. Mayor Alfaro. Nays: None. The motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. �pYTOI•yh, Y tN GaLVI W. Smith City Clerk