BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM PLEDGE AND INVOCATION Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, District No. Five
1. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Xavier Herrera has requested to appear before the Council to introduce himself as the government/liaison for the Harris County District Clerk's Office and give a brief overview of their services to the community.
Present a proclamation designating May 2-10, 2015, as National Travel and Tourism Week.
Present a proclamation designating May 3 - 9, 2015, as Public Service Recognition Week.
Recognize City of Baytown Employee's for their years of service (5, 10, 15, plus years).
CONTINUATION OF JUVENILE CURFEW ORDINANCE
a. Conduct a second public hearing giving all interested persons the right to appear and be heard on the need to continue the City's juvenile curfew ordinance.
3. EVERGREEN POINT GOLF COURSE
Receive a report concerning the Evergreen Point Golf Course feasibility study.
Discuss the redevelopment of the Evergreen Point Golf Course.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing an earnest money contract with PS II Management, LLC, for the purchase of approximately 198 acres off of Evergreen Road, out of Tracts 4R and 4T, Abstract 65 of the William Scott Survey, Harris County, Texas.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing an earnest money contract with Hazelwood Enterprises, Incorporated,, for the purchase of approximately 25 acres off of Evergreen Road, out of Tracts 4I, Abstract 65 of the William Scott Survey, Harris County, Texas.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing an earnest money contract with Wells Holdings, Inc., for the purchase of approximately 124 acres off of Evergreen Road, out of Tracts 4G and 4H, Abstract 65 of the William Scott Survey, Harris County, Texas.
f. Consider a resolution expressing the City Council's intent to call a bond election for the purchase of property for a golf course and related amenities together with the construction, reconfiguration and/or renovation of the same no earlier than 90 days prior to the November 3rd municipal election.
REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 209 ACRES OF LAND FROM OPEN SPACE/RECREATION (OR) TO MIXED RESIDENTIAL AT LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITIES DISTRICT (SF2)
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 209 acres, located at 1530 Evergreen Road and legally described as tracts 4A, 4G, and 4H, William Scott Survey, Abstract No. 65, Harris County, Texas, more commonly known as Evergreen Point Golf Club from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) District to a Mixed Residential at Low to Medium Densities (SF2) District.
b. Consider an ordinance regarding a proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 209 acres, located at 1530 Evergreen Road and legally described as tracts 4A, 4G, and 4H, William Scott Survey, Abstract No. 65, Harris County, Texas, more commonly known as Evergreen Point Golf Club from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) District to a Mixed Residential at Low to Medium Densities (SF2) District.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract for the 2007 Street Bond Program - Year 6, to Angel Brothers Enterprises, Ltd.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution suspending CenterPoint Energy's proposed effective date related to its Statement of Intent to increase rates filed on or about March 27, 2015, and authorizing participation in Texas Coast Utilities Coalition, a coalition of similarly situated municipalities represented by the law firm of Herrera & Boyle, PLLC.
REPORTS
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.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Concrete Raising Services Contract to Superior Grouting Services, Inc.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual No-Lead Brass Fittings Contract to ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Wood Grinding and Material Handling Services Contract with Novus Wood Group, L.P.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing the closeout, final payment and release of retainage for the Emmett Hutto Signal Improvements Project.
h. Consider an ordinance approving an expenditure through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) with Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc., to purchase and install the Town Square Fountain.
i. Consider an ordinance approving a budget amendment to the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District’s Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget for expenditures related to election services for the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District's continuation election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
j. Consider an ordinance approving the reprogramming of funds contained in the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District’s Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget for (1) expenditures related to election services for the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's continuation election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, and (2) for the purchase of one (1) 2015 Chevrolet C3500 Diesel Chassis with a Frazer Type I 12' Box.
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. Pirates Bay Water Park opens for its sixth season on Saturday, May 2nd. The water park will be open weekends in May including Memorial Day. Daily operations begin Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
b. The City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City Attorney on legal matters concerning a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement and land use issues.
b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 to deliberate the potential purchase of real property for an economic development project.
MOTIONS
Apr 23, 2015 BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM PLEDGE AND INVOCATION Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, District No. Five
1. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Xavier Herrera has requested to appear before the Council to introduce himself as the government/liaison for the Harris County District Clerk's Office and give a brief overview of their services to the community.
Present a proclamation designating May 2-10, 2015, as National Travel and Tourism Week.
Present a proclamation designating May 3 - 9, 2015, as Public Service Recognition Week.
Recognize City of Baytown Employee's for their years of service (5, 10, 15, plus years).
CONTINUATION OF JUVENILE CURFEW ORDINANCE
a. Conduct a second public hearing giving all interested persons the right to appear and be heard on the need to continue the City's juvenile curfew ordinance.
3. EVERGREEN POINT GOLF COURSE
Receive a report concerning the Evergreen Point Golf Course feasibility study.
Discuss the redevelopment of the Evergreen Point Golf Course.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing an earnest money contract with PS II Management, LLC, for the purchase of approximately 198 acres off of Evergreen Road, out of Tracts 4R and 4T, Abstract 65 of the William Scott Survey, Harris County, Texas.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing an earnest money contract with Hazelwood Enterprises, Incorporated,, for the purchase of approximately 25 acres off of Evergreen Road, out of Tracts 4I, Abstract 65 of the William Scott Survey, Harris County, Texas.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing an earnest money contract with Wells Holdings, Inc., for the purchase of approximately 124 acres off of Evergreen Road, out of Tracts 4G and 4H, Abstract 65 of the William Scott Survey, Harris County, Texas.
f. Consider a resolution expressing the City Council's intent to call a bond election for the purchase of property for a golf course and related amenities together with the construction, reconfiguration and/or renovation of the same no earlier than 90 days prior to the November 3rd municipal election.
REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 209 ACRES OF LAND FROM OPEN SPACE/RECREATION (OR) TO MIXED RESIDENTIAL AT LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITIES DISTRICT (SF2)
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 209 acres, located at 1530 Evergreen Road and legally described as tracts 4A, 4G, and 4H, William Scott Survey, Abstract No. 65, Harris County, Texas, more commonly known as Evergreen Point Golf Club from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) District to a Mixed Residential at Low to Medium Densities (SF2) District.
b. Consider an ordinance regarding a proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone approximately 209 acres, located at 1530 Evergreen Road and legally described as tracts 4A, 4G, and 4H, William Scott Survey, Abstract No. 65, Harris County, Texas, more commonly known as Evergreen Point Golf Club from an Open Space/Recreation (OR) District to a Mixed Residential at Low to Medium Densities (SF2) District.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract for the 2007 Street Bond Program - Year 6, to Angel Brothers Enterprises, Ltd.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution suspending CenterPoint Energy's proposed effective date related to its Statement of Intent to increase rates filed on or about March 27, 2015, and authorizing participation in Texas Coast Utilities Coalition, a coalition of similarly situated municipalities represented by the law firm of Herrera & Boyle, PLLC.
REPORTS
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.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Concrete Raising Services Contract to Superior Grouting Services, Inc.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual No-Lead Brass Fittings Contract to ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Wood Grinding and Material Handling Services Contract with Novus Wood Group, L.P.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing the closeout, final payment and release of retainage for the Emmett Hutto Signal Improvements Project.
h. Consider an ordinance approving an expenditure through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) with Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc., to purchase and install the Town Square Fountain.
i. Consider an ordinance approving a budget amendment to the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District’s Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget for expenditures related to election services for the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District's continuation election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
j. Consider an ordinance approving the reprogramming of funds contained in the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District’s Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget for (1) expenditures related to election services for the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's continuation election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, and (2) for the purchase of one (1) 2015 Chevrolet C3500 Diesel Chassis with a Frazer Type I 12' Box.
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. Pirates Bay Water Park opens for its sixth season on Saturday, May 2nd. The water park will be open weekends in May including Memorial Day. Daily operations begin Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
b. The City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City Attorney on legal matters concerning a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement and land use issues.
b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 to deliberate the potential purchase of real property for an economic development project.
MOTIONS