2026 01 22 CC WS MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
January 22, 2026
The City Council of the City of Baytown,Texas,met in a Work Session on Thursday, January 22,
2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown,
Texas, with the following in attendance:
Jacob Powell Mayor Pro Tern
Laura Alvarado Council Member
Sarah Graham Council Member
Kenrick Griffith Council Member
James Franco Council Member
Mike Lester Council Member
Charles Johnson Mayor
Jason Reynolds City Manager
Scott Lemond City Attorney
Miriam Hernandez Acting City Clerk
John Stringer Sergeant at Arms
Mayor Charles Johnson convened the January 22,2026 City Council Work Session with a quorum
present at 5:36 P.M. All members were present.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak.
2. DISCUSSIONS
a. Discussion regarding usage of shipping containers in Baytown.
Director of Planning and Development Martin Scribner provided a presentation regarding shipping
containers. (Exhibit A)
Assistant Director of Planning and Development Calvin Abram continued the presentation
requesting input from the Council regarding amendments.
Mayor and Council provided their feedback regarding the topics of discussion listed below.
• Industrial Use: Limit to 3 stacked high in designated areas
• Temporary Use: Limit length to meet permit timeframe of project
• Commercial Use: Privacy fencing, landscaping, impervious ground,
• Food Service Use: No major concerns
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• Structure Use: Not in specific areas of town
• Residential Use: With minimal lot size and access
• Guest House Use: No major concerns
• Single Home Use: Pending further regulation discussion
3. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the January 22,
2026, City Council Work Session at 6:21 P.M.
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