2021 08 26 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 26, 2021
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting oil Thursday, August
26, 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
Mayor Pro Tem
Charles Johnson
Council Member
Chris Presley
Council Member
Jacob Powell
Council Member
Mike Lester
Council Member
Brandon Capetillo Mayor
Rick Davis City Manager
Karen Horner City Attorney
Angela Jackson Acting City Clerk
Mike Holden Interim Sergeant at Anus
Mayor Capetillo convened the August 26, 2021, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum
present at 6:31 P.M., all members were present, with the exception of Council Member Heather
Betancourth who was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Mayor Pro Tern Laura
Alvarado.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular
Meeting held on July 22, 2021.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded Mayor Pro Tern Laura
Alvarado to approve the meeting minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular
Meeting held on July 22, 2021, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
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b. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on August
5, 2021.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded Council Member Charles
Johnson to approve the meeting minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on August 5,
2021, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Recognize the Baytown Engage Civic Academy participants.
Mayor Capetillo noted that a citizen had signed up to speak on this item and had her come
forward to present her comments.
Dr. Victoria Marron noted that she is a lifelong Baytown resident, and wanted to clarify for the
record that she was not speaking on behalf of her employers, but wanted to take this opportunity
to thank the Baytown Engage Civic Academy for all the work that they have done.
Library Director Jamie Eustace presented the item and stated that it was an honor to present to
Council some of the members of the first -ever Baytown Civic Academy. The group first got
together back in May, and since then, they have been busy learning about municipal government
and touring behind the scenes. They have been fortunate enough to meet with all levels of City of
Baytown employees, including the Mayor, the City Manager, and both Assistant City Managers.
Ms. Eustace noted some of the things they were able to experience and participate in, which
included a tour the Fire Training Field, the 911 Center, viewed the inside of a SWAT vehicle,
played with some of the big equipment at the Public Works Yard, planned a park event, and
volunteered at a Hearts and Hands event. On behalf of Sabrina, Lesley, and herself, she thanked
everybody in the organization that made these experiences come to life as without their support,
it would not have come into fruition.
Ms. Eustace asked Mayor Capetillo to present certificates to the members of the Baytown
Engage Civic Academy that were present, out of a total of seventeen participants. As Ms.
Eustace proceeded to call the members' names, they came forward to accept their certificate and
took a photo with the Mayor. The members then took a group photo with all of Council. A few
of the members came forward to address Council, which included Ms. Rhonda Lopez, Phylicia
Barnes, Marga Matthews, and Lillian Sockwell.
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Mayor Capetillo provided closing comments and thanked the current graduates of the Baytown
Engage Civic Academy for their service and asked them to spread the word as they are receiving
applications from citizens at this time for a second group in the Fall 2021. He noted that Council
is very proud of the dedicated City employees and glad that the members of the Academy had
the opportunity to gain a better understanding to see how the city operates.
Assistant City Manager Nick Woolery complimented the Library staff: Jamie Eustace, Sabrina
Martin, and Lesley Kohles, for putting so much time and dedication into the program. They had
talked about this program in Baytown since 2010, and it has taken talented people, such as them,
to actually put the program together and made it successful. He wanted to take this opportunity
to thank them, as this is absolutely the best Civic Academy probably throughout the country, and
it is due to Jamie, Sabrina, and Lesley.
b. Recognize the City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service.
Human Resources Manager Lionel Williams presented the agenda item and recognized the City
of Baytown employees for their years of service for the month of August.
5 YEAR
Grey Scott, Human Resources Talent Development Manager
Jason Stover, Police Patrol Office
10 YEAR
Joshua Young, Fire Equipment Operator
Maria Elena Garcia, Police Administrative Assistant
Andrew Richter, Police Patrol Officer
15 YEAR
Michelle Singleton, Library Administrative Assistant
20 YEAR
Guadalupe Gonzalez, Police Patrol Officer
25 YEAR
Shannon Hedger, Police Patrol Officer
C. Receive and Discuss the 2020 - 2021 Baytown Parks and Recreation Annual Report.
The Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Board, Ms. Cannen Torres, noted that the Parks
and Recreation had an excellent year and looked forward to doing even better the next year. She
thanked all of the people that participated and the citizens, just as herself, that invest their time in
making it possible for the citizens to enjoy all the beautiful parks in Baytown, such as the
Baytown Nature Center. It is a beautiful place to visit and more people are becoming aware of
the beauty that surrounds Baytown and the waterways that they are so fortunate to have, and
stated that it was her pleasure to be the chairperson for this advisory committee.
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Parks and Recreation Director Scott Johnson recognized the Parks staff that were present and
noted that this was definitely a very different year for them as they had to cancel several events
at the beginning of the year due to COVID-19, but went full speed ahead the second half of year
and made it count, so overall, it was a great year.
3. AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND IMPACT FEES
a. Conduct a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. regarding amendments to the land use
assumptions, the capital improvements plan, and the maximum allowable water and
wastewater impact fees.
At 6:52 P.M., Mayor Capetillo opened and conducted the public hearing regarding amendments
to the land use assumptions, the capital improvements plan, and the maximum allowable water
and wastewater impact fees.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Frank Simoneaux summarized the subject of the
public hearing regarding agenda item 3.a., and noted that they continue with the process of trying
to implement a revised impact fee. He introduced Ms. Jennifer Ivey, with Carollo Engineers,
who provided a brief presentation via Zoom. Ms. Ivey noted that the City is required to conduct a
public hearing that allows the public the opportunity to provide comments on the
recommendations, and then in the next agenda item, Council will be asked to vote on those
recommendations and to vote on whether or not to adopt those impact fees that do not exceed the
updated maximum impact fees from the study.
With there being no one registered to speak regarding agenda item 3.a., Mayor Capetillo closed
the public hearing at 6:58 P.M.
b. Consider an ordinance approving amendments to the land use assumptions, the
Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), and the maximum allowable water and wastewater
impact fees.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 14,799, related to Item 3.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 14,799
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE AMENDMENTS OF THE LAND USE
ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 114 "SEWER AND WATER LINE EXTENSIONS," ARTICLE IV
"IMPACT FEES," SECTION 114-99 "IMPACT FEES; GENERALLY,"
SUBSECTION (B) AND SECTION 114-103 "DETERMINATION OF
SERVICE UNITS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM IMPACT FEE PER SERVICE UNIT THAT
CAN BE ASSESSED AGAINST NEW DEVELOPMENT FOR WATER AND
WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES ATTRIBUTABLE TO
THE DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 395 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. SPECIAL DISTRICT BUDGETS FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
a. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget.
Finance Director Victor Brownlees noted that nothing had changed on the budget since the
public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Charles Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 14,800, related to Item 4.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 141800
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET SUBMITTED
BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL
AND PREVENTION DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Charles Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 14,801, related to Item 4.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 14,801
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET SUBMITTED
BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL,
PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year
2021-22 Proposed Budget.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded Mayor Pro Tern Laura
Alvarado by to approve Ordinance No. 14,802, related to Item 4.c. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 14,802
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY (BAWA) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2021, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
5. MUNICIPAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
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a. Consider an ordinance adopting the City of Baytown Fiscal Year 2021-22 Municipal
Budget.
Assistant City Manager Nick Woolery indicated that staff would recommend approval of the
City of Baytown's Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget with Exhibit A, of which a printed copy of it was
at their place on the dais, that included some technical adjustments to the budget.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Mike
Lester to approve Ordinance No. 14,803, related to Item 5.a., which included Exhibit A. The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 141803
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR,
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to SER Construction
Partners, LLC, for the Neighborhood Street Reconstruction of Allenbrook Drive (W.
Baker Road to Dead End) and Edgebrook Drive (Birdsong Drive to Allenbrook Drive).
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Chris
Presley to approve Ordinance No. 14,804, related to Item 6.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 141804
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS,
LLC, FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION OF
ALLENBROOK DRIVE (W. BAKER ROAD TO DEAD END) AND
EDGEBROOK DRIVE (BIRDSONG DRIVE TO ALLENBROOK DRIVE)
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH SER
CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC, FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET
RECONSTRUCTION OF ALLENBROOK DRIVE (W. BAKER ROAD TO
DEAD END) AND EDGEBROOK DRIVE (BIRDSONG DRIVE TO
ALLENBROOK DRIVE) PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 70/100 DOLLARS
(S2,894,387.70); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to CMC Development &
Construction Corporation, LLC, for Neighborhood Street Reconstruction of Narcille Street
(Ward Road to Sheridan Drive) and Colby Drive (Dale Street to Narcille Street).
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Charles
Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 14,805, related to Item 6.b. However, there was further
discussion prior to the vote.
Council Member Presley inquired on the new contractor, CMC Development & Construction, as
he had not heard of them before, and Assistant Director of Public Works and Engineering
Andrea Brinkley clarified that they did perform a reference check with other public agencies,
with Harris County being the largest public agency that they have done work for and they are
satisfactory in their recommendation and their reference.
Mayor Capetillo asked for a tentative date that they will begin construction on the project and
Ms. Brinkley noted that they typically like to begin within 10 or 15 days of the approval of the
contract, so the notice of receipt will be issued fairly quickly and it will be completed in about a
year's time.
The vote for the motion on the table was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
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Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 14,805
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF CMC DEVELOPMENT &
CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC, FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET RECONSTRUCTION OF NARCILLE STREET (WARD ROAD TO
SHERIDAN DRIVE) AND COLBY DRIVE (DALE STREET TO NARCILLE
STREET) PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A
CONTRACT WITH CMC DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION
CORPORATION, LLC, FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET
RECONSTRUCTION OF NARCILLE STREET (WARD ROAD TO
SHERIDAN DRIVE) AND COLBY DRIVE (DALE STREET TO NARCILLE
STREET) PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE
SUM OF ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($1,921,587.50);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Baytown
Municipal Development District for funding of the Evergreen Strategic Plan, Lee Drive
Preliminary Engineering Report and the West Main Street Preliminary Engineering
Report.
Assistant City Manager Woolery indicated that Items 6.c. and 6.d., could be taken together as
they relate to the same subject matter, which is the Strategic Plan for the Evergreen area and the
Preliminary Engineering Report for West Main and Lee Drive, that were approved by the
Municipal Development District at their last meeting. Staff recommends approval at this time.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Chris
Presley to approve Items 6.c. and 6.d. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 14,806
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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 THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR FUNDING
THE EVERGREEN STRATEGIC PLAN, LEE DRIVE PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING REPORT AND THE WEST MAIN STREET PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING REPORT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Consulting Services Agreement with Kimley-
Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Evergreen Strategic Plan, Lee Drive Preliminary
Engineering Report and the West Main Street Preliminary Engineering Report.
ORDINANCE NO. 141807
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE EVERGREEN
STRATEGIC PLAN, LEE DRIVE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT
AND THE WEST MAIN STREET PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($499,800.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance granting Breckenridge Geophysical, LLC, a variance to
Sections 62-5(1)(3) and 62-6 of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, for dynoseis
operations in Scott Bay.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson provided a summarized report of the subject related to Item 6.e. He
noted that Breckenridge Geophysical, LLC, had submitted an application for a pen -nit to conduct
seismic testing within the city's jurisdiction and just outside the city limits in Scott Bay. He
indicated that the seismic testing process utilizes sound waves to identify subsurface rock
structures that may contain hydrocarbons. The two processes that they use to create the sound
waves are dynoseis operations, which utilize dynamite to create the sound waves and vibroseis
operations, which utilize vibration tracks. The Baytown Code of Ordinances prohibits dynoseis
operations within the corporate limits of the city, and 5,000 feet outside such limits and the
extraterritorial jurisdiction. Chief Dobson noted that the applicant would utilize the vibroseis
operations to conduct the testing on land but is requesting a variance that would allow them to
conduct the dynoseis operations in Scott Bay, and listed the four conditions that the City would
require the applicant to follow if the variance is approved.
Mayor Capetillo asked if it is outside the city's limits, how does it fall under the City's
jurisdiction and City Attorney Karen Horner answered that the City has the right to regulate
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nuisances within 5,000 feet of its existing city limit. Mayor Capetillo then had Mr. George
Henderson, the applicant, to provide an overview of the extent of their operations in Scott Bay.
Mr. Henderson introduced himself and provided a brief overview of the dynoseis operations
proposed in Scott Bay, and answered the questions of the Council. However, in regards to Item 2
of the conditions required by the applicant, which stated, "The applicant should complete such an
operation within 24 hours," they would require an extension of time from "24 hours" to "36 to 48
hours with exceptions for weather or equipment problems." He noted that the operations would
take place during daylight hours between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., because you cannot shoot
dynamite at night in the state of Texas.
City Attorney Karen Horner indicated that tonight Council is voting to grant a variance from the
ordinance to be able to use the dynamite or explosives in the bay in order to move forward with
the permitting process. The applicant will be sending out notifications to the homeowners in the
surrounding area as required by City ordinance. Mr. Henderson noted that they plan to perform
the dynoseis operations in Scott Bay around the second or third week in September, weather
pennitting.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 14,808, related to Item 6.e., which grants the variance
with the amendment to extend the completion time to 36 hours, subject to unforeseen causes
such as weather and equipment problems. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 141808
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO BRECKENRIDGE GEOPHYSICAL,
LLC, TO SECTIONS 62-5(L)(3) AND 62-6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, FOR DYNOSEIS OPERATIONS IN SCOTT BAY; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
7. REPORTS
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a. Receive the 2021 Appraisal Rolls certified by the Harris County Appraisal District
and the Chambers County Appraisal District.
Finance Director Brownlees presented the final certified values from both Harris County and
Chambers County, and noted that the average appraisal values had gone up by 4.4% over the last
year throughout the City.
b. Receive the no -new revenue tax rate and voter -approval tax rate.
Finance Director Brownlees indicated that the no -new revenue tax rate for the forthcoming year
is 82.557 cents and the voter approval rate is 81.761 cents, however the budget that Council just
adopted proposed a tax rate of 78.5 cents, which is significantly below the voter -approval rate.
C. Receive the Baytown Police Advisory Committee's Quarterly Report to the City
Council on its work and progress.
Vice -Chairperson Eric Bolenbaucher provided a presentation to Council regarding the Baytown
Police Advisory Committee's Quarterly Report on its work and progress. He noted that the
Committee had held four (4) meetings this past quarter, participated in a use -of -force simulation
training exercise at the Police Academy, toured and received an overview of Baytown's Public
Safety and Emergency Communications facility, and participated in the interviews for the Police
Chief. The Committee will focus on four areas — police outreach, community policing, officer
training, and policy and procedures.
Mr. Bolenbaucher indicated that they have held two public input sessions, and will continue to
include an agenda item every meeting to create an opportunity for the citizens of Baytown to
express their concerns and provide a voice to the community. He proceeded to provide the three
primary subject areas that came to the forefront during the public hearing held on July 27"',
which were: l) the importance of open dialogue, understanding culture and the diversity of the
cultures that are in Baytown, and redefining public service in the schools and community, also
hiring practices and community relations and involvement; 2) the need for officers to be
physically fit as well as mentally fit and their need for training, care, and peer support along with
mental fitness; and 3) the role of the Baytown Citizen Police Academy in educating the public on
what the officers do and how to get more citizens involved. And I do believe that the Citizen's
Police Academy is a vital part of understanding police operations.
In order to reiterate the importance of mental health, Mr. Bolenbaucher indicated that one of the
programs that Chief Holden and Lieutenant Steve Dorris have brought to their attention is the
Clinician and Officer Remote Evaluation ("Core") Program from the Harris County Sheriffs
Office, and proceeded to show a video put together by Harris County that gave a quick overview
of this program. He noted that the Harris County Sheriff's Department had secured funding
through a grant that would provide this resource to the officers in the City of Baytown in the
Harris County jurisdiction. As of their last meeting, Ms. Horner informed them that they are just
waiting on some of the legal components in the interlocal agreement with Harris County.
However, they would like to encourage Council that once the final decision comes for them to
approve the program, that they do so, as that would provide as many as twenty (20) iPads to be
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issued to the patrol officers on various shifts throughout the city to be able to participate in the
program.
At this time, the Committee has also finalized the two decals for mental health awareness, one of
which focuses specifically on autism, which he proceeded to show Council the final designs and
noted that the white area of the sticker is going to be highly reflective. Further, the final aspect of
this is not only just the decal, but is also going to be the self -reporting form that will have to be
signed off by a mental health professional in order for these decals to be given out, and the forms
will be available at various clinician offices throughout the City. Family members will be able to
bring the forms to the Police Department on behalf of their loved one.
Mayor Capetillo noted that one citizen had signed up to speak on this item, and proceeded to
have her come forward to present her comments.
Dr. Victoria Marron noted that in regards to the core program, she thinks it is really great and
wanted to reiterate that she was one of those that spoke at the previous open forum conversations
with the BPAC group. She thanked the Committee for all their work, and for supporting the
mental health sticker and she was glad that it had finally come to fruition at this time. The other
part that she wanted to share is that it can be very intimidating for the community to come in and
talk to them in this type of setting in the Council Chamber. One of the things that they did in the
first group was they met in the churches and other places in the community, in a more
welcoming environment, so that it was not as intimidating. She asked the Baytown Police
Advisory Committee to do the same in order to provide opportunity for more open dialogue and
comfort for the community.
Mayor Capetillo opened the floor for Council Members to provide comments and they asked
questions in regards to the Core Program and its jurisdiction limitations, which Interim Chief
Holden was able to answer.
Assistant City Manager Kevin Troller asked the members of the Baytown Police Advisory
Committee that were present to stand up and raise their hands and recognized them for the great
job they have done as part of the committee.
S. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Chris Presley to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.Im., as submitted. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
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Approved
a. Consider an ordinance approving a modified deed for Bayland Island to place
restrictions on the property.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,809
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING A MODIFIED DEED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 18 "Buildings and Building
Regulations," Article I "In General," Section 18-1 "Registration" of the Code of
Ordinances to remove registration fee for mechanical contractors.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,810
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS," ARTICLE I "IN GENERAL," SECTION 18-1
"REGISTRATION," SUBSECTION (B) "GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR
REGISTRATION," SUBSECTION (1) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO REMOVE THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM
PENALTY OF FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500.00); AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Consulting Services Agreement with Terracon
Consultants, Inc., for construction materials testing services for the Neighborhood Street
Reconstruction Project for Allenbrook Drive (W. Baker Road to Dead End), Edgebrook
Drive (Birdsong Drive to Allenbrook Drive), Narcille Street (Ward Road to Sheridan
Drive) and Colby Drive (Dale Street to Narcille Street.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,811
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
TESTING SERVICES FOR THE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
EIGHTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($118,350.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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d. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Hot -Mix Asphalt Contract to Texas
Materials Group, Inc., d/b/a Gulf Coast.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,812
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC.,
D/B/A GULF COAST FOR THE ANNUAL HOT -MIX ASPHALT
CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF
THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($140,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 94 "Traffic and Vehicles," Article IV
"Specific Street Regulations," Section 94-121 "Schedules enumerated" of the Code of
Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to authorize the installation of stop signs on the eastbound
and westbound approaches of East James Avenue to North 7th Street.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,813
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 94 "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," ARTICLE
IV "SPECIFIC STREET REGULATIONS," SECTION 94-121 "SCHEDULES
ENUMERATED," SCHEDULE VIII "DESIGNATION — STOP AND YIELD
INTERSECTIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF STOP
SIGNS ON THE EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND APPROACHES OF
EAST JAMES AVENUE TO NORTH 7TH STREET; 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.
f. Consider an ordinance rejecting all bids received for the Annual Install and Repair
of Traffic Signals Contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,814
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REJECTING ANY AND ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE ANNUAL
INSTALL AND REPAIR OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS CONTRACT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance authorizing a payment to LED OEM Partners, for the
purchase, installation, and maintenance of new digital signage at Wayne Gray and
Bicentennial Park.
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ORDINANCE NO. 141815
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND
SIX HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR AND 32/100 DOLLARS ($88,694.32) TO
LED OEM PARTNERS, THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING
SYSTEM, FOR THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE
OF 4'1" X 79" FULL -COLOR DIGITAL SIGNAGE FOR THE WAYNE GRAY
SPORTS COMPLEX AND BICENTENNIAL PARK; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing a payment to Versaterm, Inc., for the annual
support and software maintenance.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,816
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-
TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND -NO/100
DOLLARS ($182,382.00) TO VERSATERM, INC., FOR ANNUAL SUPPORT
AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance approving an amendment of the Baytown Crime Control
and Prevention District's Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget in order to transfer monies from the
fund balance to machinery and equipment both for the purchase of fifty-five (55) Motorola
APX6000 portable radios and related equipment for the Police Department.
ORDINANCE NO. 141)817
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET SUBMITTED
BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL
AND PREVENTION DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of fifty-five (55) Motorola
APX6000 portable radios and related equipment from Motorola Solutions Inc., through the
Harris -Galveston Area Council for the Police Department.
ORDINANCE NO. 141818
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHT AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($216,908.05)
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TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., THROUGH THE HOUSTON-
GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIFTY-FIVE (55)
MOTOROLA APX6000 PORTABLE RADIOS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
k. Consider an ordinance for professional services from TIBCO Software, Inc., for the
Phase II License Plate Reader (LPR) Integration for Houston HIDTA.
ORDINANCE NO. 141819
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF FIFTY-THREE
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($53,000.00) TO TIBCO SOFTWARE,
INC., FOR THE SOLE -SOURCE PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT FOR
THE AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM INTEGRATION
FOR HOUSTON HIDTA; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
1. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of License Plate Reader (LPR)
software and cameras for the Houston HIDTA location utilizing the Omnia Partners Co-op
Purchasing Program.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,820
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 60/100 DOLLARS
($113,165.60) TO THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PURCHASE OF LICENSE PLATE READER (LPR) SOFTWARE AND
CAMERAS FOR HOUSTON HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TASK FORCE,
THROUGH OMNIA PARTNERS PURCHASING COOPERATIVE; MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
In. Consider an ordinance authorizing the award of the Annual Parks Mowing
Contract to Grant Smith Mowing.
ORDINANCE NO. 14,821
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF GRANT SMITH MOWING FOR THE
ANNUAL PARKS MOWING CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-
NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS
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(S339,810.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
9. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider three (3) appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Acting City Clerk Angela Jackson presented the item and noted that she only had two (2)
members of the Parks and Recreation Board that she would like to bring forward for
reappointment at this time, and they were Ms. Michelle Bitterly and Mr. Thomas Capetillo for
At -Large positions.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Jacob Powell to approve the reappointment of Ms. Michelle Bitterly and Mr. Thomas Capetillo
to serve another three-year tenn on the Parks and Recreation Board to expire on August 31,
2024. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
b. Consider three (3) appointments to the Baytown Area Water Authority Board.
Acting City Clerk Angela Jackson presented the item and noted that she only had two (2)
members of the Baytown Area Water Authority Board that she would like to bring forward for
reappointment at this time, and they were Mr. Mike Wilson and Mr. Frank McKay III for
Resident At -Large positions.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Chris Presley to approve the reappointments of Mr. Mike Wilson and Mr. Frank McKay III to
serve another two-year term on the Baytown Area Water Authority Board to expire on August
31, 2023. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
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Approved
C. Consider three (3) appointments to the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District (CCPD) board.
Acting City Clerk Angela Jackson presented the item and noted that she only had two (2)
members of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District that she would like to bring
forward, one being the reappointment of Mr. Lloyd Herrera for the Mayor At -Large position, and
the second being a new appointment, Mr. Nicholas Rice, to the District 4 At -Large position.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Jacob Powell to approve the reappointment of Mr. Lloyd Herrera, and the new appointment of
Mr. Nicholas Rice, to serve a two-year tern on the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District to expire August 31, 2023. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
d. Consider three (3) appointments to the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) board.
Acting City Clerk Angela Jackson presented the item and noted that Council was not ready to
move forward with any nominations for the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency
Medical Services District at this time. No action was taken for this item.
Mayor Capetillo noted that Item 9.e. and 9.f., could be considered together since the boards are
complimentary to each other.
e. Consider four (4) appointments to the Baytown Redevelopment Authority.
f. Consider four (4) appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. One,
City of Baytown, Texas (TIRZ).
Acting City Clerk Angela Jackson presented the item and noted that she only had one (1)
member of the Baytown Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone No. One, City of Baytown, Texas (TIRZ) that she would like to bring forward, the
reappointment of Ms. Shannon Ramirez for the District 4 At -Large position.
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A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Jacob Powell to approve the reappointment of Ms. Shannon Ramirez to the BRA and TIRZ to
serve another two-year tern to expire on August 31, 2023. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
10. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Consider the confirmation of the City Manager's appointment of the Chief of Police.
City Manager Rick Davis noted that he had never been a part of a process as extensive and
inclusive as it was for the hiring of the Chief of Police, and although it was a difficult decision,
he had many people, including the public, that helped him make the decision. He was proud to
present Mr. John Stringer as his appointment of Chief of Police, who was also present at the
meeting.
Mayor Capetillo noted that one citizen had signed up to speak on this item, and proceeded to
have her come forward to present her comments.
Ms. Daryl James, a resident of Baytown, noted that she was standing before Council today to
support the hiring of Mr. John Stringer and welcome his family to the City of Baytown.
Although she had not had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Stringer, many of her
family members, friends, and peers within law enforcement had, and the most consistent thing
they said is that they believe that he presents his genuine self. It has been said that Mr. Stringer
makes you feel like you are meeting a good neighbor, he is easygoing, and it makes you want to
get to know him better. Mr. Stringer's conversation mirrors his resume in teens of implementing
and heading programs that invest in his community. It is a reminder that diversity is people with
different opinions and backgrounds and life experiences and how Mr. Stringer's character will
promote new ideas and experiences that will benefit them all. Attitude is a direct reflection of
leadership and Mr. Stringer's attitude will encourage many to embrace those ideas that will create
an open dialogue. Ms. James further noted that they are looking forward to police and
community relationships, and choose the word "relationship" because many of them do not
require or desire to be policed. They are hopeful for an environment where more people
understand their responsibility to the community because it takes all to promote a functional
society. On behalf of those who are not able to be here this evening, they embrace Mr. Stringer
and his family with the same open heart, spirit, and dialogue that he had the opportunity to meet
and interact with during the interview process.
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Mayor Capetillo opened the floor for Council Members to provide comments and welcomed Mr.
Stringer, but they also took the time to recognize Chief Mike Holden for all his dedication,
service, and leadership during the past few months in his role as Interim Chief of Police.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Charles Johnson to confine the City Manager's appointment of Mr. John Stringer as Chief of
Police. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Chris Presley, Council
Member Jacob Powell, Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
Mayor Capetillo then asked Mr. John Stringer to offer his comments at this time.
Mr. John Stringer noted that first of all, he stood before them humbled, and thanked them for this
opportunity. He also thanked the men and women of the Baytown Police Department who have
reached out to him, who have been so gracious and accepting, and in particular, the Command
Staff and Mike Holden, who has been incredibly gracious to me. He has gone out of his way to
provide me infonnation and offer help. He understands exactly how he feels because he has been
there, but he promised this - he will always act with integrity, with honor, and everything that he
does will be to support the mission of the Baytown Police Department. Everything they do will
be on mission because, if the mission is successful, then we are successful, and what we do has
to be about the mission and not about any one person or any one group of people, but it has to be
about that mission of the Police Department. Ultimately, what that mission leads to is a higher
better quality of life for the citizens that we take care of, the citizens that we work with, and the
citizens that we protect.
Mr. Stringer stated that is him in a nutshell, he is humbled, lie is honored, and he is thankful. He
understands that he still has a lot of training that he has to do in order to get certified through
Texas. He noted Texas is a very professional organization on this commission on law
enforcement and was very impressed with it and wished he had come to Texas a long time ago in
his career, so he was very excited to be here and cannot wait to get started. To Chief Holden,
again, Mr. Stringer thanked him from the bottom of his heart.
City Manager Davis echoed the sentiments of Mr. Stringer in regards to wishing he had come to
Texas earlier in his career, but he also expressed his deep appreciation and respect for Chief
Holden.
Mr. Davis then presented kudos to several officers for achieving new certifications. He also
touched base on staff monitoring Hurricane Ida snaking landfall and the possible activation of the
EOC, but will continue to provide timely updates.
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11. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Capetillo adjourned the August 26,
2021, City Council Regular Meeting at 8:09 P.M.
Angela Abkson, Acting City Clerk
City of Baytown
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