James Franco
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 25
- Total speaking time
- 1:34:43
- Avg per meeting
- 3:47
- Segments
- 2129
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Top issues during term (20)
Annexation of Land
Extends municipal regulatory reach and future service obligations.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
Sets property tax bills and city spending levels at $149.4 million for the general fund.
TIRZ Strategic Planning
Informs capital improvement spending and strategic allocation of TIRZ funds.
Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2027-2031)
The resident requested a $100,000 shift from professional services to transit operations.
Water Treatment Plant Expansion
Overall project budget remains at $78.7 million, with owner contingency adjusted by $678,000 to $1.75 million following recent limited notice to proceed adjustments.
Data Center Regulation
None directly specified.
Zoning Variance for Lot Size and Setbacks
The projects will likely increase property tax revenue but may also require additional city services.
ExxonMobil Baytown Event Center and Sterling Library Renovation
The project is currently on track with its budget, though future costs for full build-out and high-end AV systems are under review.
Goose Creek Commerce Center Development Proposal
Potential expansion of industrial and commercial tax base for the city.
San Jacinto Marketplace Progress Update
Impacts local tax generation and commercial investment in the TIRZ district.
TIRZ Number Two Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Allocates public funds and projected tax increments for infrastructure improvements within TIRZ No. 2.
Park Maintenance and Improvements
The project involves a $50,000 grant, but total costs and ongoing maintenance remain under review.
Police Policies and Procedures
No direct financial impact to the city budget was discussed.
Animal Shelter Operations
None.
Financial Oversight and Reporting
Provides transparency on district financial holdings and expenditures.
Chemical Contract Renewals
These contracts represent ongoing operational costs for the water authority.
Volunteer and Community Engagement Programs
No direct financial impact; symbolic recognition of community and national observances.
Fire Training Center Operations
The city is currently paying off debt for the facility with two years of payments remaining.
Affordable Housing Preservation
The city may consider funding additional inspection staff in the upcoming budget cycle.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Property owners may face new fees if the ordinance is adopted.
Decisions during term (393)
Recorded while Franco was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Municipal Development District and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes
First Amendment to Legal Services Engagement with Whitehead & Wilson, PLLC
Professional Services Agreement with RubinBrown, LLC for Hyatt Regency Audit Services
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Hyatt Regency Operating and Capital Budget
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
ULDC Text Amendment for Data Centers
Voluntary Annexation First Reading for 5359 East Grand Parkway South
Consent Agenda (Items 7A-7P, excluding 7E and 7P)
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Palo Verde Partners
Interlocal Agreement Amendment with Harris County for Public Transportation Services
Annual Service Agreement with Cummins, Inc. for Equipment Maintenance
Appointments to Animal Control Advisory Committee
Appointments to Baytown Police Advisory Committee
Consider an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of the City’s interest in a 0.19-acre portion of Allman Street situated in the William Scott Lower League, Abstract No. 65, Harris County, Texas and authorizing a Quitclaim Deed to…
Consider an ordinance authorizing a change order authorizing payment for administration of the City employee medical health plan with UnitedHealthcare Inc.
Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of library digital publications and ancillary services from Overdrive, Inc.
Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of library publications, materials, and ancillary services from Ingram Library Services, LLC.
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Baytown utility rates.
Consider an ordinance authorizing the second and final renewal of the Liquid Sodium Hydroxide chemical contract with Univar Solutions USA, LLC.
Consider an ordinance authorizing the second and final renewal of the Liquid Cationic Polymer chemical contract with Polydyne Inc.
Voting record (4)
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Budget Work Session Schedule and Time
Unified Land Development Code Amendments for Short-Term Rentals
Voted against the short-term rental text amendments in alignment with constituent calls for a total ban in residential areas.
Adopt Fee for Residential Short-Term Rentals
Opposed the adoption of STR permit fees as part of opposition to short-term rental operations in residential districts.