CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM PLEDGE AND INVOCATION Council Member Chris Presley, District No. Two
MINUTES
Recognize the City of Baytown Public Safety Award of Excellence winners.
Recognize City of Baytown employees for their Years of Service (5, 10, 15 plus years).
Presentation regarding Mr. Thane Harrison's retirement and the new representative for Waste Management.
Presentation of the new Welcome to Baytown video featuring Mayor DonCarlos.
Conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed amendments to the text of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) providing for an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all members of the City Council for a change to the zoning text or to the official zoning map, except in cases where a change is protested in accordance with state law, or is recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission but overruled by City Council, which will require the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the City Council.
Consider an ordinance to amend the text of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) providing for an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all members of the City Council for a change to the zoning text or to the official zoning map, except in cases where a change is protested in accordance with state law, or is recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission but overruled by City Council, which will require the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the City Council.
Conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed amendments to the text of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to clarify the approval process for a special use permit by providing for an affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the City Council for the approval of a special use permit, except in cases where a change is protested in accordance with state law or where a special use permit is recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission but overruled by City Council, which will require the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the City Council.
Consider an ordinance to amend the text of the Unified Land Development Code to clarify the approval process for a special use permit by providing for an affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the City Council for the approval of a special use permit, except in cases where a change is protested in accordance with state law or where a special use permit is recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission but overruled by City Council, which will require the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the City Council.
Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading of the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 0.178 acres of land situated in the William C. and Charles Boswell Survey, Abstract 1562, Harris County, Texas, located approximately 2000 feet south of Interstate 10, northeast of the intersection of Hunt Road and North Main Street.
Consider an ordinance placing approximately 0.178 acres of land situated in the William C. and Charles Boswell Survey, Abstract 1562, Harris County, Texas, located approximately 2,000 feet south of Interstate 10, northeast of the intersection of Hunt Road and North Main Street into City Council District No. 4.
Conduct a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning map for approximately 0.178 acres area out of Lot 27, Block 19 of the Highland Farms Subdivision Plat, Harris County, Texas, and said parcel being out of the William C. and Charles Boswell Survey; located at 6730 North Main Street, which is generally east of North Main Street approximately 2,000 feet south of Interstate 10; from Open Space/Recreation (OR) to General Commercial (GC).
Consider an amendment to the official zoning map for approximately 0.178 acres out of Lot 27, Block 19 of the Highlands Farms Subdivision, Baytown, Harris County, Texas, and said parcel being out of the William C. and Charles Boswell Survey; located at 6730 North Main Street, which is generally east of North Main Street approximately 2,000 feet south of Interstate 10; from Open Space/Recreation (OR) to General Commercial (GC).
Consider an ordinance authorizing the Seventh Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for October 1, 2010 -- September 30, 2016, with the International Association of Firefighters Local 1173 to add Article 34 "Reappointment" to provide for the reappointment of firefighters under certain conditions.
Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Midtown Engineering, LLC, for the Texas Avenue Streetscape - Phase II and Town Center Project.
Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for surveying and environmental services, preliminary design, and right-of-way services for the San Jacinto Boulevard Extension Project.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 66 "Offenses," Article III "Controlled Substances" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to expand the ban to include illicit synthetic substances; regulating the display and package labeling of herbal incense; and declaring certain conduct to be unlawful.
Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute one or more contracts for the emergency repairs to the 30-inch steel force main located 800 feet west of the intersection of Lee drive and Market Street.
Consider an ordinance authorizing granting a variance from the distance requirements contained in the Live Outdoor Exhibition Ordinance to the Art League of Baytown, Incorporated, for its annual Christmas on Texas Avenue to be held on December 6, 2014; and exempting such event from the application of the City’s Peddlers and Solicitors' Ordinance.
Consider an ordinance authorizing a contract with the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association for advertising services related to the 2015 Bayou Bowl and authorizing additional funds for state-wide advertising of the Bayou Bowl and the City of Baytown.
Consider approving a resolution nominating Bayer MaterialScience LLC to the Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development Bank, for designation as a qualified business and a triple jumbo Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.
Consider a resolution to support the activities of the Texas Coast Utilities Coalition of Cities and other similarly situated coalition of municipalities in proceedings before the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature related to the City's authority to effectively review and regulate rates.
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.
Consider five (5) appointments to the Sign Committee.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM PLEDGE AND INVOCATION Council Member Chris Presley, District No. Two
MINUTES
Recognize the City of Baytown Public Safety Award of Excellence winners.
Recognize City of Baytown employees for their Years of Service (5, 10, 15 plus years).
Presentation regarding Mr. Thane Harrison's retirement and the new representative for Waste Management.
Presentation of the new Welcome to Baytown video featuring Mayor DonCarlos.
Conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed amendments to the text of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) providing for an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all members of the City Council for a change to the zoning text or to the official zoning map, except in cases where a change is protested in accordance with state law, or is recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission but overruled by City Council, which will require the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the City Council.
Consider an ordinance to amend the text of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) providing for an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all members of the City Council for a change to the zoning text or to the official zoning map, except in cases where a change is protested in accordance with state law, or is recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission but overruled by City Council, which will require the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the City Council.
Conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed amendments to the text of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to clarify the approval process for a special use permit by providing for an affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the City Council for the approval of a special use permit, except in cases where a change is protested in accordance with state law or where a special use permit is recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission but overruled by City Council, which will require the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the City Council.
Consider an ordinance to amend the text of the Unified Land Development Code to clarify the approval process for a special use permit by providing for an affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the City Council for the approval of a special use permit, except in cases where a change is protested in accordance with state law or where a special use permit is recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission but overruled by City Council, which will require the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the City Council.
Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading of the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 0.178 acres of land situated in the William C. and Charles Boswell Survey, Abstract 1562, Harris County, Texas, located approximately 2000 feet south of Interstate 10, northeast of the intersection of Hunt Road and North Main Street.
Consider an ordinance placing approximately 0.178 acres of land situated in the William C. and Charles Boswell Survey, Abstract 1562, Harris County, Texas, located approximately 2,000 feet south of Interstate 10, northeast of the intersection of Hunt Road and North Main Street into City Council District No. 4.
Conduct a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the official zoning map for approximately 0.178 acres area out of Lot 27, Block 19 of the Highland Farms Subdivision Plat, Harris County, Texas, and said parcel being out of the William C. and Charles Boswell Survey; located at 6730 North Main Street, which is generally east of North Main Street approximately 2,000 feet south of Interstate 10; from Open Space/Recreation (OR) to General Commercial (GC).
Consider an amendment to the official zoning map for approximately 0.178 acres out of Lot 27, Block 19 of the Highlands Farms Subdivision, Baytown, Harris County, Texas, and said parcel being out of the William C. and Charles Boswell Survey; located at 6730 North Main Street, which is generally east of North Main Street approximately 2,000 feet south of Interstate 10; from Open Space/Recreation (OR) to General Commercial (GC).
Consider an ordinance authorizing the Seventh Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for October 1, 2010 -- September 30, 2016, with the International Association of Firefighters Local 1173 to add Article 34 "Reappointment" to provide for the reappointment of firefighters under certain conditions.
Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Midtown Engineering, LLC, for the Texas Avenue Streetscape - Phase II and Town Center Project.
Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for surveying and environmental services, preliminary design, and right-of-way services for the San Jacinto Boulevard Extension Project.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 66 "Offenses," Article III "Controlled Substances" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to expand the ban to include illicit synthetic substances; regulating the display and package labeling of herbal incense; and declaring certain conduct to be unlawful.
Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute one or more contracts for the emergency repairs to the 30-inch steel force main located 800 feet west of the intersection of Lee drive and Market Street.
Consider an ordinance authorizing granting a variance from the distance requirements contained in the Live Outdoor Exhibition Ordinance to the Art League of Baytown, Incorporated, for its annual Christmas on Texas Avenue to be held on December 6, 2014; and exempting such event from the application of the City’s Peddlers and Solicitors' Ordinance.
Consider an ordinance authorizing a contract with the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association for advertising services related to the 2015 Bayou Bowl and authorizing additional funds for state-wide advertising of the Bayou Bowl and the City of Baytown.
Consider approving a resolution nominating Bayer MaterialScience LLC to the Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development Bank, for designation as a qualified business and a triple jumbo Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.
Consider a resolution to support the activities of the Texas Coast Utilities Coalition of Cities and other similarly situated coalition of municipalities in proceedings before the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature related to the City's authority to effectively review and regulate rates.
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.
Consider five (5) appointments to the Sign Committee.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.