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CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025 - 5:00 P.M.

KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
1801 9th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590

PLEASE NOTE: Public comments are limited to posted agenda items only and are generally limited to 3 minutes in length. If you would like to request to speak, please do so in advance of the meeting by filling out a Request To Address Commission form. All in attendance are required to remove hats and/or sunglasses (dark glasses) during meetings and to also silence all cell phones and electronic devices.

(1)

ROLL CALL

(2)

INVOCATION

(3)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

(4)

REPORTS

(a)

Texas City Museum (Recreation and Tourism)

(5)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

(6)

CONSENT AGENDA

(a)

Approve City Commission Minutes for June 18, 2025 meeting. (City Secretary)

(b)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-067, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $2,500 to Craving for a Change Foundation. (Commissioner DeAndre Knoxson)

(c)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-068, designating a representative, alternate, and proxy to the Gulf Coast Transit District. (City Secretary)

(7)

REGULAR ITEMS

(a)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-066, approving Extension 1 for Bid No. 2024-004 Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Curb Inlets, Catch Basins, and Joint Sealer Annual Contract. (Public Works)

(b)

Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-12, amending the Code of Ordinance for the City of Texas City, Title IX Entitled "General Regulations", Chapter 94- Health and Sanitation by prohibiting the placement of outdoor donation bins or receptacles for clothing or other items on public or private property. (Fire Marshal)

(c)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-069, accepting the fee proposal and approving entering into a contract for architectural services with PGAL for the New Municipal Complex. (Public Works)

(d)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-070, accepting the fee proposal and approving entering into a contract for architectural services with Joiner Architects for the New Fire Station No. 5. (Public Works)

(e)

Consider and take action on the first reading of Ordinance 2025-06, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances by creating Chapter 162 entitled "Battery Energy Storage Systems" and amending the Code of Ordinances Title XV entitled "Land Usage", Chapter 160 entitled "Zoning" to designate Section 160.051 District S-P (Site Plan) as the zoning designation for Battery Energy Storage Systems and similar projects. (City Engineer)

(8)

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

(9)

MAYOR'S COMMENTS

(10)

ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE OF ANY SUBJECT APPEARING ON THIS AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE MATTER IS STATED MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COMMISSION.

NOTICE: The City of Texas City will furnish free transportation to handicapped individuals via a 4-door sedan for anyone wishing to attend the City Commission meetings. Call 948-3111, City Secretary's Office before noon on Monday preceding the meeting to make arrangements.

I, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS NOTICE OF MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARDS AT CITY HALL, 1801 9TH AVENUE NORTH, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS, AT A PLACE CONVENIENT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE ON JUNE 27, 2025, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. AND REMAINED SO POSTED CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING.

______________________
RHOMARI LEIGH
CITY SECRETARY

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(4)(a)

Meeting Date:

07/02/2025

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Texas City Museum (Recreation and Tourism)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Staff Report

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(6)(a)

Meeting Date:

07/02/2025

Submitted By:

Renee Edgar, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve City Commission Minutes for June 18, 2025 meeting. (City Secretary)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

June 18, 2025 Minutes

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(6)(b)

Meeting Date:

07/02/2025

Commissioners' Community Grant: Craving for A Change

Submitted For:

Titilayo Smith, Community Development/ Grant Admin

Submitted By:

Patricia Mata, Community Development/ Grant Admin

Department:

Community Development/ Grant Admin

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and approve the award of the Commission Community Grant to Craving For A Change, sponsored by Commissioner Knoxson, in the amount of $2,000 to assist in facilitating Social Emotional Learning Groups in the underserved areas of the community.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Craving for a Change Foundation, a community-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through personal development, social-emotional learning (SEL), and mentorship. Facilitating the SEL groups provides the youth participants with vital tools to manage emotions, build resilience, resolve conflicts peacefully, and develop healthy relationships.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Development and Grants Administration that this grant be awarded.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:

Amount Requested:

$2,500

Source of Funds:

Commissioners Community Grant Fund App.

Account #:

220101-54901-00015

Fiscal Impact:

The funds are available through the Commissioner's Community Grand Fund.

Attachments

Commission Grant PDF- signed

Presentation

Resolution

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(6)(c)

Meeting Date:

07/02/2025

Designate members to the Gulf Coast Transit District

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Requesting to designate a representative, alternate, and proxy to the Gulf Coast Transit District.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

This is a time-sensitive request regarding Gulf Coast Transit District (GCTD) representation. To ensure our entity's participation and voting eligibility in upcoming meetings, GCTD requires that a Resolution be completed and submitted as soon as possible.
This resolution formally designates a Texas City Representative, Alternate, and Proxy to the GCTD Governing Body.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie be designated as Representative, Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson as Alternate, and City Engineer Kim Golden as Proxy.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(a)

Meeting Date:

07/02/2025

Extension 1 for Bid No. 2024-004 Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Curb Inlets, Catch Basins, and Joint Sealer Annual Contract.

Submitted For:

Dj Hutchinson, Public Works

Submitted By:

Dj Hutchinson, Public Works

Department:

Public Works

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approval of Extension 1 of 3 (12 month) extensions for 2024-004 Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Curb Inlets, Catch Basins, and Joint Sealer Annual Contract. (See Exhibit A)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Back in April of 2024, this annual contract with the option for (3) 12-month extensions was approved by the City Commission (see Exhibit-Resolution 2024-060). This current agenda item is requesting approval for the first of the three allowed extensions.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department to the City Commission for approval Extension 1 of the Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Curb Inlet, Catch Basin, and Joint Sealer Annual Contract to South Houston Concrete Pipe Company as stated in the Extension 1 Purchase Agreement. (Exhibit A)

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Exhibit A

ORIGINAL CONTRACT LETTERHEAD

Resolution

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(b)

Meeting Date:

07/02/2025

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Ordinance No. 2025-12, amending the Code of Ordinance for the City of Texas City by amending Chapter 94, prohibiting the placement of outdoor donation bins or receptacles for clothing or other items on public or private property. (Fire Marshal)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Photos and complaints have been received about the illegal dumping that takes place in and around these collection boxes. They are not only unsafe, obstructing sidewalks or fire lanes, attracting vermin, and unsightly to the City and Department's beautification efforts, but they may also be operated by commercial organizations that profit from the donations, leading to concerns about deceptive practices.

Several cities have regulations or ordinances regarding donation boxes, some of which may restrict or effectively prohibit them in certain areas. Please look at the City of Seagoville (2016) or the City of Dallas (2023) for research and clarification on the goal of this agenda item.

* The only change from the first meeting was the addition of the word "outdoor" to the title and description of the proposed Ordinance to better explain the location of the receptacles and bins in question. (6/20/2025)

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends consideration and approval of the Ordinance.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Ordinance

attachment

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(c)

Meeting Date:

07/02/2025

to accept the fee proposal and approve entering into a contract for architectural services with PGAL for the New Municipal Complex.

Submitted For:

Dj Hutchinson, Public Works

Submitted By:

Dj Hutchinson, Public Works

Department:

Public Works

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Accept the fee proposal and approve entering into a contract for architectural services with PGAL for the New Municipal Complex. For more details about the proposal and project. (SEE EXHIBITS A thru C)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The design and construction of a New Municipal Complex is a Building for the Future Project. The New Municipal Complex to be located on the site of the existing City Hall will hold the following City departments: Municipal Court, City Commission Chambers, City Marshals, Emergency Operations Center, Water Billing, Economic Development, Community Development, Facilities Management, Dispatch and Administration to include Finance, Human Resources, Innovation & Technology, Communications, City Secretary, Mayor and Mayor's staff, Management Services, Municipal Services, Purchasing, and Payroll. The new complex, consisting of a two-story building with an adjacent one-story building, will be designed large enough to accommodate the projected staffing needs through 2035. The City requested and reviewed statements of qualifications from qualified architects for a full-service contract to provide architectural design services for the new municipal complex. The SOQs were evaluated, and PGAL was selected for contract negotiation based upon years of experience with the design and construction of municipal complexes, including previous experience verified from references with the City of Sugarland, the City of West University, and the City of Granbury. PGAL provided a fixed fee proposal which was reviewed and negotiated to include the following services: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Permitting and Construction Administration, and sub-consultants included in Basic Services to include structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, windstorm, civil, landscaping/irrigation, technology, third party civil review, MEP commissioning, and accessibility review & inspection. The proposed fixed fee is $2,893,150 with a recommended budget of $100,000 for reimbursable expenses. The construction budget is estimated at $41,500,000. The project duration is estimated to be 23 to 33 months.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommend acceptance of the fee proposal and approval of a contract for architectural services with PGAL for the New Municipal Complex.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Resolution

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(d)

Meeting Date:

07/02/2025

Resolution No. 2025-070 to accept the fee proposal and approve entering into a contract for architectural services with Joiner Architects for the New Firestation No. 5

Submitted For:

Dj Hutchinson, Public Works

Submitted By:

Dj Hutchinson, Public Works

Department:

Public Works

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Accept the fee proposal and approve entering into a contract for architectural services with Joiner Architects for the New Fire Station No. 5. For more proposal details. (See Exhibits A thru C)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The design and construction of Fire Station No. 5 is a Building for the Future Project. The City requested and reviewed statements of qualifications from qualified architects for a full-service contract to provide architectural design services for the new fire station. The SOQ's were evaluated and Joiner Architects was selected for contract negotiation based upon years of experience with the design and construction of fire stations, including previous experience with Texas City in the construction of Fire Station No. 4. Joiner provided a fixed fee proposal which was reviewed and negotiated to include the following services: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Permitting and Construction Administration, and sub-consultants included in Basic Services to include structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, windstorm, civil, landscaping/irrigation, technology, third party civil review, MEP commissioning, and accessibility review & inspection. The proposed fixed fee is not to exceed $739,700.00, based on the current construction scope and estimated cost of $7,500,000. The project duration is estimated to be 26 to 37 months.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff including the Fire Chief recommend acceptance of the fee proposal and approval of entering into a contract for architectural services with Joiner Architects for the New Fire Station No. 5.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Resolution

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(e)

Meeting Date:

07/02/2025

Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance 2025-06 to amend the Texas City Code of Ordinances by creating Chapter 162 entitled "Battery Energy Storage Systems" and amending the Code of Ordinances Title XV entitled "Land Usage", Chapter 160 entitled "Zoning" to designate Section 160.051 District S-P (Site Plan) as the zoning designation for Battery Energy Storage Systems and similar projects

Submitted For:

Kim Golden, Transportation and Planning

Submitted By:

Curt Kelly, Transportation and Planning

Department:

Transportation and Planning

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on the FIRST reading of Ordinance 2025-06, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances by creating Chapter 162 entitled "Battery Energy Storage Systems" and amending the Code of Ordinances Title XV entitled "Land Usage", Chapter 160 entitled "Zoning" to designate Section 160.051 District S-P (Site Plan) as the zoning designation for Battery Energy Storage Systems and similar projects. (City Engineer)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Battery Electrical Storage Systems (BESS) are installations of large containers of batteries which are usually located close to an electrical power substation. The batteries charge during periods of low demand and then supplement the electric grid during periods of high demand. Locations close to an existing substation are essential for most of the projects. Texas City has two existing BESS installations at 505 34th Street N and 430 SH 146 N, and two approved sites on SH 146 (410 Hwy 146 N and 701 SH 146). All four locations are south of Palmer Hwy and in or near areas of existing industrial uses. In 2020 and 2021, respectively, these installations were found to be most comparable to the District F-1 Outdoor Industrial zoning classification. Since 2022 and 2023 the applications have been processed for rezoning to District S-P as specific uses which are not normally found in zoning districts. Numerous pre-development inquiries have been received for sites located in various other zoning districts throughout the city, including several in close proximity to existing residential uses or zoning districts. Some of the proposed projects include energy generation as a component of the projects. During reviews of the various applications and presentations to the Planning Board and Zoning Commission, concerns have been expressed regarding risk of battery fire, contamination from site runoff, contamination of air and water byproducts of fire suppression in the event of catastrophic failure, and the ultimate cost of decommissioning. The BESS installations are characterized by their developers as temporary installations. The review procedures of the District SP - Site Plan process were found to be the most thorough for evaluating the proposed projects in the various locations and zoning districts when presented. To provide for consistency and uniformity of review, the Zoning Commission is recommending District SP as the exclusive zoning classification for the BESS and similar projects. Staff are also recommending the adoption of Chapter 162 Battery Energy Storage Systems to establish criteria for review of applications as well as requirements and limitations for screening, setbacks, landscaping, maximum impervious area, and other provisions etc. Adoption of Chapter 162 will provide guidance for potential applicants and developers and assist the Planning Board members, Zoning Commissioners and staff with standards for the consistent administration and application of the zoning and land use regulations to BESS and similar projects.

RECOMMENDATION

On March 25, 2025, the Zoning Commission voted to recommend the amendment to Section 160.051 to designate District SP Site Plan as the zoning district for Battery Energy Storage Systems and similar projects. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2025-06 to create Chapter 162 entitled "Battery Energy Storage Systems" and to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 160.051 to designate District S-P Site Plan as the zoning district for Battery Energy Storage Systems and similar projects. The Texas City Fire Marshal, Emergency Manager, Chief Building Official and City Attorney have assisted with the drafting and review of Chapter 162 Battery Energy Storage Systems and offer no objection to its adoption.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Final Draft Ordinance - 6.25.2025

Minutes