2021 06 24 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
June 24, 2021
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June
243 2021, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Laura Alvarado
Chris Presley
Charles Johnson
Heather Betancourth
Jacob Powell
Mike Lester
Rick Davis
Karen Horner
Angela Jackson
David Alford
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
City Attorney
Acting City Clerk
Interim Sergeant at Arms
Mayor Pro Tern Betancourth convened the June 24, 2021, City Council Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 6:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Mayor Brandon
Capetillo who was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Johnson.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular
Meeting held on May 27, 2021.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Alvarado to
approve the meeting minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting held on
May 27, 2021, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
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2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service.
Director of Human Resources Carol Flynt presented the agenda item and recognized the
following employees for their years of service for the month of June.
5 Year
Alysa Lovell, Municipal Court Clerk
Erick Ingram, Public Works Utility Maintenance Specialist
Lora Adams, Human Resources Administrative Specialist
10 Year
Arleen Christian Doucet, Utility Billing Collections Supervisor
Brandon Haas, Public Works Utility Maintenance Specialist
20 Year
Lee Edmondson, Police Patrol Officer
Austin Little, Public Works Crew Leader
William Crowell, Police Sergeant
30 Year
Calvin Rideau, Public Works Construction Inspector II
3. REPORTS
a. Receive a presentation concerning the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee.
City Manager Rick Davis stated that they were excited about launching their second community -
based strategic planning initiative and introduced Ms. Kelly Williams, the Chairperson for the
Strategic Planning Advisory Committee ("SPAC"). Ms. Williams noted that the committee
consists of ten (10) volunteers, who come from all different backgrounds and areas of the city,
but have a lot of the same goals and interests in the community. Several of the committee
members that were present introduced themselves and they were: Dr. Tommie Smith, Anjali
Singh, and Nicholas Rice.
Ms. Williams proceed to provide an update on the progress of the committee based on their
established timeline. She noted that they were currently on schedule, and their official
community survey launch date would be July 4"', but believes it was currently up and running on
the Baytown Engage website. On behalf of the SPAC committee, Ms. Williams thanked Council
for giving them an opportunity to serve the city and its citizens and they look forward to
producing a strategic plan that represents all of the citizens. She noted that the committee
members were available to answer any questions and encourage everyone to complete and share
the community engagement survey.
b. Receive and discuss an update of the Comprehensive Plan 2040.
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Principal Planning Manager Francesca Linder introduced the item by stating that the Planning
and Development Services Department is wrapping up the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan
2040, which explores the existing city conditions and statistics. They currently have a pop-up
exhibit at the library where the community can go learn more about the draft report and answer
some questions, along with a survey available online, in which, anybody who completes a
survey is entered into a raffle to win a family -of -four pack of tickets to Pirates Bay Water Park.
She stated that they were pretty happy with the response received from the community so far
with that. Ms. Linder then introduced Ms. Meredith Dang, the Practice Leader for Community
Planning with Kendig Keast Collaborative ("KKC").
Ms. Dang noted that she was joined tonight by her colleague, Mr. Gary Mitchell, the President of
KKC, and that she would be providing Council with an update on the Comprehensive Plan 2040
since their last report in January. She would then provide some highlights of the existing city
draft report and get some reactions and feedback on their draft population projections, the
proposed guiding principles, and potential priorities for the plan as they move forward into the
next phase of the project.
4. VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION AND REZONING OF BAY CREEK
DEVELOPMENT
a. Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading of the proposed annexation
of approximately 71.66 acres consisting of approximately 69.50 acres of land, legally
described as Tract 37A-5, Abstract 21, G. Ellis Survey, Baytown, Harris County, Texas,
along with approximately 2.16 acres being the entire width of N. Main Street right-of-way
extending northwards approximately 1335.01 feet from the current city limits.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner summarized the subject
regarding agenda items 4.a. through 4.c. and noted that all three items were directly related as
they dealt with the creation of the Public Improvement District ("PID") for the property. Tonight,
they are proposing to finish up the annexation, placing the property in the appropriate Council
District, and rezoning the property. Mr. Scribner further stated that they held all of the required
public hearings related to these items and at their next meeting in July, they will be holding a
public hearing in regards to the PID itself and considering the development agreement details.
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Presley to
approve Ordinance No. 14,717, related to Item 4.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 141717
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY
71.66 ACRES CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 69.50 ACRES OF LAND,
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 37A-5, ABSTRACT 21, G. ELLIS
SURVEY, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ALONG WITH
APPROXE MATELY 2.16 ACRES BEING THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF N. MAIN
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY EXTENDING NORTHWARDS
APPROXIMATELY 1335.01 FEET FROM THE CURRENT CITY LIMITS,
WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE
PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
b. Consider an ordinance adding the newly annexed properties generally described as
approximately 71.66 acres consisting of approximately 69.50 acres of land, legally
described as Tract 37A-5, Abstract 21, G. Ellis Survey, Baytown, Harris County, Texas,
along with approximately 2.16 acres being the entire width of N. Main Street right-of-way
extending northwards approximately 1335.01 feet from the current city limits into Council
District No. 4.
A motion was made by Council Member Powell and seconded by Council Member Johnson to
approve Ordinance No. 14,748, related to Item 4.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 145748
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ADDING APPROXIMATELY 71.66 ACRES CONSISTING OF
APPROXIMATELY 69.50 ACRES OF LAND, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT 37A-59 ABSTRACT 21, G. ELLIS SURVEY, BAYTOWN, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, ALONG WITH APPROXIMATELY 2.16 ACRES BEING
THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF N. MAIN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY EXTENDING
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NORTHWARDS APPROXIMATELY 1335.01 FEET FROM THE CURRENT
CITY LIMITS, TO COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4; REPEALING ORDINANCES
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance to amend the City of Baytown's official zoning map to
rezone approximately 69.50 acres, located approximately 2,000 feet north of Wallisville
Road and east of North Main Street, from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) Zoning District
to a Mixed Residential at Low to Medium Densities (SF2) Zoning District.
Director of Planning and Development Services Mai -tin Scribner summarized the subject
regarding agenda item 4.c., and noted that this went to the Planning and Zoning Commission two
months ago, which they received very little comment from the public at the public hearing, and
they recommended approval of the item.
Mayor Pro Tem. Betancourth then called the citizen that signed up to speak for this item and Mr.
Andy Zepeda indicated that he had signed up in error.
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Presley to
approve Ordinance No. 14,749, related to Item 4.c. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 14,749
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 69.50 ACRES, LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET NORTH OF WALLISVILLE ROAD AND
EAST OF NORTH MAIN STREET, FROM AN OPEN SPACE/RECREATION
(OR) ZONING DISTRICT TO A MIXED RESIDENTIAL AT LOW TO
MEDIUM DENSITIES (SF2) ZONING DISTRICT; 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.
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5. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Presley and seconded by Council Member Alvarado to
approve Consent Agenda Items 5.a. through 5.m., as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing an extension to the Agreement for Emergency
Protection Services with Chambers County Improvement District No. 1.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,750
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 EXTENSION OF
THE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION SERVICES WITH
CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the extension of the Agreement for Emergency
Protection Services with Chambers County Improvement District No. 3.
ORDINANCE NO. 141751
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 EXTENSION OF
THE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION SERVICES WITH
CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of rescue equipment from
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 141752
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES,
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INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASSORTED RESCUE EQUIPMENT
INCLUDING ROPES, WEBBING, HARNESSES, HELMETS AND OTHER
VARIOUS PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN THE SUM OF SEVENTY-
TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND 67/100
DOLLARS ($72,127.67); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute
contracts for debris monitoring services and debris removal services.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,753
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE UP TO THREE (3) NO -UPFRONT -COST, STANDBY
CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES AND
DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES, RELATED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Cityworks Asset Management
Software from Azteca Systems, LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 141754
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE CITYWORKS SOFTWARE CONTRACT WITH
AZTECA SYSTEMS, LLC, FOR THE SOFTWARE USED TO MANAGE,
TRACK, AND ANALYZE ALL CITY INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($60,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
L Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Cement Stabilized Sand Contract to
Megasand Enterprises, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,755
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF MEGASAND ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR
THE ANNUAL CEMENT STABILIZED SAND CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE SUM OF
ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($175,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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g. Consider an ordinance to approve the First Amendment to the Consulting
Agreement between the Baytown Area Water Authority and Carollo Engineers, Inc., for
the Baytown Area Water Authority East Surface Water Treatment Plant Negotiation
Support Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,756
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY AND CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY EAST SURFACE WATER TREATMENT
PLANT NEGOTIATION SUPPORT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance to approve the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services
between the Baytown Area Water Authority and Carollo Engineers, Inc., for the Baytown
Area Water Authority East Surface Water Treatment Plant Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,757
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY AND CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY EAST SURFACE WATER TREATMENT
PLANT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance approving the Second Amendment to the Water Supply
Contract -- Treated Water between the Baytown Area Water Authority and Harris County
Fresh Water Supply District No. 27.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,758
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE WATER
SUPPLY CONTRACT -- TREATED WATER BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER
SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 27; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the closure of N. Ashbel Street between W.
Texas Avenue and W. Pearce Avenue to vehicular traffic and the installation of bollards.
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ORDINANCE NO. 141759
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF N. ASHBEL STREET
BETWEEN W. TEXAS AVENUE AND W. PEARCE AVENUE TO
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC; AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
BOLLARDS AND 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.
k. Consider an ordinance awarding a job order construction contract through Choice
Partners, a cooperative purchasing contract to Construction Masters of Houston, Inc., for
the addition of women's facilities to Fire Station No. 4.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,760
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE AND 15/100 DOLLARS
($186,581.15) TO CONSTRUCTION MASTERS OF HOUSTON, INC., FOR A
JOB ORDER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ADDITION OF
WOMEN'S FACILITIES TO FIRE STATION NO. 4, THROUGH CHOICE
PARTNERS COOPERATIVE; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
1. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with Floor and
Decor Outlets of America, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,761
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH FLOOR AND DECOR OUTLETS OF AMERICA, INC.;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
M. Consider an amended and restated resolution accepting a petition for the
establishment of the Bay Creek Public Improvement District and setting a public hearing
regarding the advisability of the proposed improvements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2733
AN AMENDED AND RESTATED RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A PETITION FOR THE
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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BAY CREEK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADVISABILITY
OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider one (1) City Manager's appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
City Manager Davis presented the item and stated that he was proud to bring forward the name
of Aubry Sartori to replace the term of Julie DeTorre on the Civil Service Commission. He noted
that Ms. Sartori brings a rich background in civil service and emergency services and
recommended approval.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Presley to
appoint Ms. Aubry Sartori on the Civil Service Commission for the unexpired tenn vacated by
Ms. Julie DeTorre in June 20211 which is set to expire on December 311) 2023. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
b. Conduct the election of the Baytown City Council Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Pro Tem Betancourth noted that because the Council Members for District 5 and District
6 had not served on Council for one year as of today, they would be skipped in the rotation list,
and would default to Council Member Alvarado from District 1.
A motion was made by Council Member Powell and seconded by Council Member Presley to
approve the appointment of Council Member Alvarado to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem beginning
July 1 " through December 31 ", but there was further discussion before the vote.
Council Member Lester inquired that if six months from now, when the new Mayor Pro Tem is
elected, the Council Members from District 5 and District 6 would then be eligible to serve so
would it rotate back in line or does it keep going forward in the rotation. City Attorney Horner
noted that the Rules of Procedure indicate the rotation for the election of the Mayor Pro Tem is
consecutive, unless voted otherwise by Council.
The vote for the motion on the table was as follows:
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Ayes: Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
7. MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Rick Davis ceded some time to Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Johnson to
present item 7.a.
a. Present the 3rd and 4th of July Celebration schedule and entertainment lineup for
2021.
Mr. Johnson noted that the 3rd and 0' of July Celebration would commence on Saturday, July 3rd,
at 6:00 p.m., with live music entertainment by the Peterson Brothers followed by the classic rock
band, "War." On Sunday, July 4"', the vendor booths would open at 4:00 p.m., followed by the
annual parade at 5:30 p.m. The live music entertainment would commence at 4:00 p.m. with Jay
Perez, followed by "Eclipse, Tribute to Journey" at 6:00 p.m., then country legends "Roots and
Boots." Finally, the annual fireworks extravaganza would be at 9:30 p.m., accompanied by
patriotic music.
Mayor Pro Teen Betancourth then asked for the citizen who signed up to speak, Mr. David Isaac,
to come forward.
Mr. Isaac indicated that he was very excited to see the Fourth of July event in full swing, but
wanted to take a moment to address what they experienced last weekend at the Juneteenth
Festival. Mayor Pro Tern Betancourth asked Mr. Isaac to comment only on the current agenda
item being discussed, which was the 3rd and 41h of July celebration schedule and entertainment
lineup.
Mr. Isaac noted that as it relates to the Fourth of July, he would like to comment on some of the
momenta from the Juneteenth Festival, and the public's contribution to such, could continue to
contribute to July the 4th. He thanked the City, specifically, the Council, for allowing that to take
place, whereas, five thousand people showed up that adequately reflected the event's taste in
music and culture. Mr. Isaac recommended that he would like for staff and Council to consider
having a rapper, perhaps, for Fourth of July, to celebrate freedom, individuality, and liberty as
there was a large population incorporated as part of the community. He expressed that he would
be willing to help out, if needed. Mayor Pro Tern Betancourth thanked Mr. Isaac for his
feedback.
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Following Mr. Isaac's comments, City Manager Davis further recognized staff accomplishments.
Council Member Presley and Council Member Lester both had additional comments as it relates
to the preparations of the July 4"' Celebration and gave kudos to the staff for working hard to
bring the best show to the citizens of Baytown and listen to the citizens' input and comments
throughout the year.
8. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pro Tem Betancourth adjourned the June
24, 2021, City Council Regular Meeting at 7:40 P.M.
Angela Jac%son,
City of Baytown