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CITY OF BAYTOWN
 NOTICE OF MEETING
 
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
2401 MARKET STREET, BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77520


For those members of the public that cannot or do not wish to be physically present at the meeting, they will be able to participate through two-way communications. For video conferencing, use the following website: www.zoom.com, click on "join a meeting" on the top right-hand corner, and input the following Meeting ID: 849 4791 3850. For telephone conferencing, please use the following toll-free number: 1-888-788-0099, Meeting ID: 849 4791 3850. The meeting can also be viewed on the local Baytown Channel 16, which can be
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Any person, who is participating through video/teleconferencing and is interested in speaking on any item on the agenda, must submit his/her request via email to the City Clerk at cityclerk@baytown.org. The request must include the speaker's name, address, and phone number that will be used if teleconferencing as well as the agenda item number. The request must be received prior to the posted time of the meeting.

The agenda packet is accessible to the public in both HTML and PDF formats at the following link:
Agenda Packet
For more information or questions concerning the teleconference, please contact the
City Clerk’s Office at (281) 420-6504.

AGENDA
  
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM

PLEDGE AND INVOCATION

Council Member Mike Lester, District No. 6
 
 
             
1. MINUTES
 
a.   Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting held on August 24, 2023. Click to View
 
b.   Consider approving the minutes of the City Council and Crime Control and Prevention District Joint Meeting held on August 24, 2023. Click to View
 
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, prohibits the City Council from discussing, deliberating, or considering, subjects for which public notice has not been given on the agenda. Issues that cannot be referred to the administration for action may be placed on the agenda of a future City Council Session.
 
3. AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 46.4 ACRES AT 7128 E. IH 10
 
a.   Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 46.4 acres at 7128 E. IH 10, from Open space/Recreation (OR) to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. Click to View
 
b.   Consider an ordinance to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 46.4 acres at 7128 E. IH 10, from Open space/Recreation (OR) to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. Click to View
 
4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) TO ALLOW FOR A WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 46.4 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 7128 E. IH 10
 
a.   Conduct a public hearing for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a warehouse development within the General Commercial (GC) zoning district for approximately 46.4 acres of land located at 7128 E. IH 10. Click to View
 
b.   Consider an ordinance authorizing a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a warehouse development within the General Commercial (GC) zoning district for approximately 46.4 acres of land located at 7128 E. IH 10. Click to View
 
5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) TO ALLOW FOR A CREMATORIUM ON APPROXIMATELY 3.23 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 2850 FERRY ROAD
 
a.   Conduct a public hearing to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) for approximately 3.23 acres located at 2850 Ferry Road to allow for a funeral home with a crematorium within a General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. Click to View
 
b.   Consider an ordinance authorizing a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a crematorium within the General Commercial (GC) zoning district for approximately 3.23 acres of land located at 2850 Ferry Road. Click to View
 
6. UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE - COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT NO. 5
 
a.   Receive the Certificate of Unopposed Status for the Office of Council Member, District No. Five. Click to View
 
b.   Consider an ordinance declaring the unopposed candidate Jacob Powell elected to the Office of Council Member District No. Five of the City of Baytown. Click to View
 
7. UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE - COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT NO. 6
 
a.   Receive the Certificate of Unopposed Status for the Office of Council Member, District No. Six. Click to View
 
b.   Consider an ordinance declaring the unopposed candidate Mike Lester elected to the Office of Council Member District No. Six of the City of Baytown. Click to View
 
8. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
 
a.   Consider an ordinance amending the City of Baytown utility rates. Click to View
 
b.   Consider an ordinance to adopt or postpone the City of Baytown Fiscal Year 2023-24 Municipal Budget. Click to View
 
c.   Consider an ordinance authorizing Public Necessity for four (4) tracts of land for the South Main Drainage Improvements Phase 2 Project. Click to View
 
9. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
 
a.   Consider a resolution accepting a donation from ExxonMobil to assist in paying expenses associated with the Grito Festival. Click to View
 
10. REPORTS
 
a.   Receive the 2023 Appraisal Rolls certified by the Harris County Appraisal District and the Chambers County Appraisal District.

2023 Appraisal Roll certified by Harris County Appraisal District.
 
Total Appraised Value: $7,195,456.084
Total Taxable Value: $5,585,877,131
Total Uncertified (Taxable Value): $540,652,189

 2023 Appraisal Roll certified by Chamber County Appraisal District.
Total Certified Taxable Value: $444,887,640

 
Click to View
 
b.   Receive the no-new revenue tax rate and voter-approval tax rate. Click to View
 
11. CONSENT
All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
 
a.   Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Emergency Operations Plan. Click to View
 
b.   Consider an ordinance authorizing a payment to Versaterm, Inc., for the annual support and software maintenance. Click to View
 
c.   Consider an ordinance authorizing Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) Risk Management Services, Inc., as broker, to place the City’s Workers’ Compensation Excess Coverage with MidWest Employers Casualty Company. Click to View
 
d.   Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool as the administrator for the City of Baytown's property and casualty insurance. Click to View
 
e.   Consider an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Lee College District for the use of its Wellness Center and Swimming Pool by the City Council members and City employees. Click to View
 
f.   Consider an ordinance authorizing an Amendment for Services at an Onsite Center with Concentra Health Services, Inc., and authorizing payment to Concentra Health Services, Inc., for the administration of an employee health clinic, including medical services and supplies. Click to View
 
g.   Consider an ordinance authorizing a Consulting Services Agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc., for the West District Wastewater Treatment Plant One Rehabilitation Project. Click to View
 
h.   Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) fleet vehicle from Friendly Ford of Crosby, for Animal Control in the Health Dept. Click to View
 
i.   Consider an ordinance granting a pipeline permit to LCY Elastomers LP, for one 4-inch pipeline. Click to View
 
j.   Consider an ordinance renewing the Annual Hot-Mix Asphalt Contract to Texas Materials Group, Inc., d/b/a Gulf Coast. Click to View
 
k.   Consider an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for the Wallisville Road Widening from 900' west of John Martin Road to 965' west of Garth Road Project. Click to View
 
l.   Consider an ordinance authorizing the first amendment to the Detention Agreement originally entered into with REME Financial, LLC. Click to View
 
m.   Consider a resolution granting consent to the inclusion of 3.0327 acres in the William Bloodgood League, Abstract No. 4, Chambers County, Texas, into Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 1. Click to View
 
12. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 
 
a.   Receive a report from the Board and Commission Review Committee. Click to View
 
b.   Discuss and consider the recommendation of the Boards and Commissions Ad Hoc Committee regarding the Municipal Development District Board. Click to View
 
13. APPOINTMENTS
 
a.   Consider a resolution nominating a person to serve on the Board of Directors of the Chambers County Appraisal District.  Click to View
 
14.
MANAGER'S REPORT 
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council of the City of Baytown may receive a report about items of community interest from City staff and/or a member of the City Council, but no action or possible action shall be taken or discussed concerning the subject of such report, except as provided by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code.
 
15. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
 
a. Receive a report from Council Member Mike Lester regarding projects, programs and events in District No. 6. 
 
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION
 
a.   Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and/or 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys and/or to discuss economic development negotiations. Click to View
 
b.   Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and/or 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys and/or to deliberate a real property acquisition. Click to View
 
17. ADJOURN
 
PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT IN ADDITION TO ANY EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ABOVE, THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ANY TIME AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 551.071 - 551.090 TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE MATTERS LISTED ABOVE.
 
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Approved for posting:

/S/Jason E. Reynolds, City Manager

Posted by:

/S/Angela Jackson, City Clerk
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Posted this 8th day of September, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. 

    

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