BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM PLEDGE AND INVOCATION Council Member Terry Sain, District No. Four a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on April 24, 2014.
MAYOR AND EXXONMOBIL SUMMER YOUTH WORK PROGRAM
RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Discuss the creation of a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program.
4. REZONING OF 27.8 ACRES OF LAND
Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading regarding the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 27.8 acres of land situated in Block 20, Highland Farms W.C.R.R Co. Survey No. 1, Abstract No. 899, Harris County, Texas.
Consider an ordinance placing the property annexed into the City of Baytown in the previous agenda item and being described as approximately 27.8 acres of land generally located west of Garth Road and 1000 feet south of Hunt Road into Council District No. 3.
Conduct a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning map for a property of approximately 27.8 acres, legally described as tracts 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 7B, 8C, 9A, 9A-1, and 9B-1 of Block 20, Highland Farms, Harris County, Texas, located west of Garth Road approximately 1000 feet south of Hunt Road, from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) District to General Commercial (GC) District.
Consider an ordinance amending the official zoning map for a property of approximately 27.8 acres legally described as tracts 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 7B, 8C, 9A, 9A-1, & 9B-1 of Block 20 Highland Farms, Harris County, Texas, located west of Garth Road approximately 1000 feet south of Hunt Road, from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) District to a General Commercial (GC) District.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
Consider an ordinance for the first reading for a voluntary annexation of approximately 114.795 acres of land situated in the Talcott Patching Survey, Abstract 620, Harris County, Texas, located at the northwest corner of Wallisville and Garth Roads.
Consider an ordinance terminating the Economic Development Agreement with Kiwi Golf LLC, accepting the reversion of the property conveyed by the City to be used as Kiwi Golf's headquarters and warehouse facility, approving the Note Secured by a Personal Guaranty for the refund of the $40,000 Economic Development Grant, and accepting the Personal Guaranty of Glen B. Bowen.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 20 "Businesses" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to add a new article to be numbered and entitled Article II "Credit Access Businesses" to establish registration requirements and credit extension guidelines for credit access businesses.
Consider an ordinance closing E. Lobit Avenue at N. Main Street and W. Lobit Avenue at N. Main Street in conjunction with the establishment of a downtown railroad quiet zone.
6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Consider approving a resolution nominating Exxon Mobil Corporation to the Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development Bank, for designation as a qualified business and a double jumbo Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.
Consider approving a resolution naming the future park on Blue Heron Parkway to Keith Grace, Jr. Park.
7. DISCUSSIONS
Discuss the state of City of Baytown Hurricane Preparedness and City Council Role during States of Emergency or Disaster.
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 an ordinance authorizing the Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Chambers County Improvement District No. 1 for the BAWA East Project.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Baytown Area Water Authority ("BAWA") and approving those contracts into which BAWA enters through the use of such cooperative purchasing agreement.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Pasadena and a Supplemental Agreement with Novus Wood Group, L.P., concerning the Annual Wood Grinding and Material Handling Services Contract.
d. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to General Contractor Services, Inc., through the USA General Services Administration (GSA), for a Hydro-Stop Roofing Project at the Baytown Jail.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Hart, Gaugler & Associates, Inc., for the design of the Fire Training Facility - Phase II Project.
g. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract for the Baker Road Test Water Well Project to Bussell and Sons, LLC.
i. Consider a resolution authorizing the City to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ("JAG") Program, FY2014 Local Solicitation on behalf of the Baytown Police Department.
Consider an ordinance authorizing the payment for annual software maintenance with Versaterm Inc.
9. APPOINTMENTS
Consider three (3) appointments to the Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review Board.
Item 10
Conduct an appeal hearing regarding the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals' April 30, 2014, order affirming the decision of Chief Building Official to issue a certificate of occupancy with conditions contained therein for the building located at 105 W. Pearce, Baytown, Harris County, Texas.
Consider affirming, reversing, or modifying the decision of the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals to affirm the Chief Building Official's decision to issue a certificate of occupancy with conditions contained therein for the building located at 105 W. Pearce, Baytown, Harris County, Texas.
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.
a. The Annual Memorial Day Service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Bicentennial Park on Monday, May 26, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.
b. Calypso Cove, located at N.C. Foote Park, will open for the Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.
May 22, 2014 BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM PLEDGE AND INVOCATION Council Member Terry Sain, District No. Four a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on April 24, 2014.
MAYOR AND EXXONMOBIL SUMMER YOUTH WORK PROGRAM
RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Discuss the creation of a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program.
4. REZONING OF 27.8 ACRES OF LAND
Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading regarding the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 27.8 acres of land situated in Block 20, Highland Farms W.C.R.R Co. Survey No. 1, Abstract No. 899, Harris County, Texas.
Consider an ordinance placing the property annexed into the City of Baytown in the previous agenda item and being described as approximately 27.8 acres of land generally located west of Garth Road and 1000 feet south of Hunt Road into Council District No. 3.
Conduct a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning map for a property of approximately 27.8 acres, legally described as tracts 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 7B, 8C, 9A, 9A-1, and 9B-1 of Block 20, Highland Farms, Harris County, Texas, located west of Garth Road approximately 1000 feet south of Hunt Road, from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) District to General Commercial (GC) District.
Consider an ordinance amending the official zoning map for a property of approximately 27.8 acres legally described as tracts 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 7B, 8C, 9A, 9A-1, & 9B-1 of Block 20 Highland Farms, Harris County, Texas, located west of Garth Road approximately 1000 feet south of Hunt Road, from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) District to a General Commercial (GC) District.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
Consider an ordinance for the first reading for a voluntary annexation of approximately 114.795 acres of land situated in the Talcott Patching Survey, Abstract 620, Harris County, Texas, located at the northwest corner of Wallisville and Garth Roads.
Consider an ordinance terminating the Economic Development Agreement with Kiwi Golf LLC, accepting the reversion of the property conveyed by the City to be used as Kiwi Golf's headquarters and warehouse facility, approving the Note Secured by a Personal Guaranty for the refund of the $40,000 Economic Development Grant, and accepting the Personal Guaranty of Glen B. Bowen.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 20 "Businesses" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to add a new article to be numbered and entitled Article II "Credit Access Businesses" to establish registration requirements and credit extension guidelines for credit access businesses.
Consider an ordinance closing E. Lobit Avenue at N. Main Street and W. Lobit Avenue at N. Main Street in conjunction with the establishment of a downtown railroad quiet zone.
6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Consider approving a resolution nominating Exxon Mobil Corporation to the Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development Bank, for designation as a qualified business and a double jumbo Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.
Consider approving a resolution naming the future park on Blue Heron Parkway to Keith Grace, Jr. Park.
7. DISCUSSIONS
Discuss the state of City of Baytown Hurricane Preparedness and City Council Role during States of Emergency or Disaster.
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 an ordinance authorizing the Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Chambers County Improvement District No. 1 for the BAWA East Project.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Baytown Area Water Authority ("BAWA") and approving those contracts into which BAWA enters through the use of such cooperative purchasing agreement.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Pasadena and a Supplemental Agreement with Novus Wood Group, L.P., concerning the Annual Wood Grinding and Material Handling Services Contract.
d. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to General Contractor Services, Inc., through the USA General Services Administration (GSA), for a Hydro-Stop Roofing Project at the Baytown Jail.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Hart, Gaugler & Associates, Inc., for the design of the Fire Training Facility - Phase II Project.
g. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract for the Baker Road Test Water Well Project to Bussell and Sons, LLC.
i. Consider a resolution authorizing the City to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ("JAG") Program, FY2014 Local Solicitation on behalf of the Baytown Police Department.
Consider an ordinance authorizing the payment for annual software maintenance with Versaterm Inc.
9. APPOINTMENTS
Consider three (3) appointments to the Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review Board.
Item 10
Conduct an appeal hearing regarding the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals' April 30, 2014, order affirming the decision of Chief Building Official to issue a certificate of occupancy with conditions contained therein for the building located at 105 W. Pearce, Baytown, Harris County, Texas.
Consider affirming, reversing, or modifying the decision of the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals to affirm the Chief Building Official's decision to issue a certificate of occupancy with conditions contained therein for the building located at 105 W. Pearce, Baytown, Harris County, Texas.
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.