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Home My WebLink About2026 04 23 MDD Joint Meeting MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT April 23, 2026 The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown met in a Joint Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall at 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, with the following in attendance: Laura Alvarado Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President Sarah Graham Council Member/Director Kenrick Griffith Council Member/Director James Franco Council Member/Director Jacob Powell Council Member/Director Mike Lester Council Member/Director Charles Johnson Mayor/President Jason Reynolds City Manager/General Manager Scott Lemond City Attorney/General Counsel Angela Jackson City Clerk/Assistant Secretary John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor / President Charles Johnson convened the April 23, 2026 City Council and Municipal Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:53 P.M. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge were led by Mayor Pro Tern / Vice President Laura Alvarado and Invocation were led by Pastor Rumualdo Gonzalez from Central Baptist Church. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor/President Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak. 2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS a. Consider a resolution authorizing funding for the continued engagement of Husch Blackwell LLP to advise on economic development and general legal matters. Manager of Economic Development Brian Moran provided a summary regarding authorizing funding for the continued engagement of Husch Blackwell, LLP. A motion was made by Director Sarah Graham and seconded by Vice President Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 506, as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 2 of 13 Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Jacob Powell, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, and Director Mike Lester Nays: None Approved RESOLUTION NO. 506 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT OF HUSCH BLACKWELL, L.L.P., FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND GENERAL LEGAL MATTERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($150,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS — RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Present a proclamation designating April 12 - 18, 2026, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by Chief Stringer and Council Members to thank the City of Baytown Telecommunicators for their tireless efforts. b. Present a proclamation designating April 24 - 26 as Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) Heroes Weekend. Mayor Charles Johnson announced this item will be taken after Item 3.c. Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by BACA Representatives and Council Members to thank them for their commitment to helping children against abuse. c. Present a proclamation designating May 3 - 9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week. Mayor Charles Johnson took this item before Item 3.b. Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by Public Service Directors, Staff, and Council Members to thank them for their continuous efforts. d. Present a proclamation designating May 3 -9, 2026, as Municipal Clerks Week. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 3 of 13 Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by the City Clerk Angela Jackson and Council Members to thank them for their continued efforts. e. Present a proclamation designating May 3 - 9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers Week. Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by Chief Stringer and Council Members to thank them for their dedication. f. Receive recognition from the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) for the City of Baytown's implementation of their R.O.A.D. Ready Program in the Parks,Recreation, & Tourism Department. Director of Human Resources Joey Lopez provided an overview welcoming Risk Coordinator Ava Hudnall and TMLIRP Representative Manny Trejo. Ms. Hudnall provided a summary regarding the R.O.A.D. Ready Program. Mr. Trejo, presented the R.O.A.D. Ready Program award to Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Staff. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Conduct a public hearing for a proposed text amendment to Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Division 2.3 and 10.2 of the ULDC, regarding Short-Term Rental operations within Residential and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts. At 7:19 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing considering amending Chapter 111 of the Unified Land Development Code. Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Calvin Abram summarized the subject matter of the hearing. (Exhibit A) The Planning and Zoning Commis sion held the required publi c hearings and recommended denial. Mr. Abram relayed staff recommended approval. Council Members expressed their recommendations addressing short-term rental accommodations for living arrangements, restrictions, and enforcement roles. g City Attorney Scott Lemond provided legal clarification regarding zoning, Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT), and legal boundaries of short-term rentals within the City of Baytown for an executive session. City Manager Jason Reynolds provided suggestions for the City Council to further discuss implementing certain regulations for applicants to abide by. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 4 of 13 The Mayor and Council Members requested further clarification for stipulations of regulating the short-term rentals,policies and procedures for continuation of the guidelines set. Marie Drewkoswki, 4705 Burningtree Dr., shared recommendations for addressing and acting on the proposed ordinance. Nora Smith, 5007 Ashwood Dr., shared her concerns for vetting potential occupants and local effects of short-term rentals. Chet Theiss, 211 Post Oak Dr., expressed his recommendations to delay taking action on this item due to ongoing incidents with short-term rentals. A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to extend Mr. Theiss time by one minute. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved At 8:15 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing considering amending Chapter 111 of the Unified Land Development Code. b. Consider an ordinance for a proposed text amendment to Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code(ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Division 2.3 and 10.2 of the ULDC, regarding Short-Term Rental operations within Residential and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts. Mayor Charles Johnson recommended to the City Council, to suspend this item for additional discussion. City Manager Jason Reynolds requested a consensus from the Mayor and Council Members. City Attorney Scott Lemond expressed limiting discussions regarding potential vendors. Council Members requested a combined direction list to address recommendations. A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado to approve suspending for no later than the second meeting in June. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 5 of 13 Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved c. Conduct a public hearing to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 20.36 acres located at 1301 East Interstate Highway (IH) 10, from Freeway Commercial (FC)to a Planned Unit Development(PUD) Zoning District. Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council the applicant requested to push this item to a future meeting. d. Consider an ordinance to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately 20.36 acres located at 1301 East Interstate Highway (IH) 10, from Freeway Commercial (FC) to a Planned Unit Development(PUD) Zoning District. Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council the applicant requested to push this item to a future meeting. 5. DISCUSSIONS a. Discussion regarding closed session agenda items. Council Member Kenrick Griffith provided some recommendations regarding how to word executive sessions for transparency purposes. City Attorney Scott Lemond, provided legal guidance for description of executive session items when posting. Council Member Mike Lester requested to review the process of how items are added to the agenda. City Manager Jason Reynolds, addressed the concerns and recommendations regarding adding items to the City Council agendas. Mayor Charles Johnson thanked Mr. Reynolds for his handling of the discussions from City Council. 6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution granting the petition for the proposed annexation of approximately 202.48 acres of land, located on the north and south sides of Battlebell Road and the east side of John Martin Road, and sections of Battlebell and Jones Road. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 6 of 13 Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Calvin Abram provided a summary regarding annexation of approximately 202.48 acres of land. (Exhibit B) A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3090, with the correction of East to reflect as West. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: Council Member Kenrick Griffith Approved RESOLUTION NO. 3090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING THE PETITION OF GOOSE CREEK COMMERCE CENTER FOR THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 202.48 TOTAL ACRES. PROPERTIES OF APPROXIMATELY 193.701 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF BATTLEBELL ROAD AND THE EAST SIDE OF JOHN MARTIN ROAD, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 26, 26A, 26B, 26C, 27Q, 38B, 43, 43B, 43-I BLOCKS 25, 26 AND 27 ELENA FRUIT & COTTON FARMS AND LOTS 11 THROUGH 30 BLOCK 6, HIGHLAND FARMS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ALONG WITH APPROXIMATELY 3.710 ACRES BEING THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF BATTLEBELL ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY EXTENDING WESTWARD FROM THE INTERSECTION OF JOHN MARTIN ROAD APPROXIMATELY 2,730 FEET AND APPROXIMATELY 5.069 ACRES BEING THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF JONES ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY EXTENDING WESTWARD FROM THE INTERSECTION OF JOHN MARTIN ROAD APPROXIMATELY 3,745 FEET, OUT OF THE TALLCOT PATCHING SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 620 AND THE SANDFORD RICE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 682, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A SERVICE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 7. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Items 7.a., thru Items 7.i., as submitted. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 7 of 13 Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved a. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 42, "Health and Sanitation," of the City of Baytown Code of Ordinances to update the permit fee schedule for food or food service establishments, update food manager certification requirements, revise cottage food regulations consistent with state law, and adopt the FDA Food Code 2022. ORDINANCE NO. 16,449 A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 42 "HEALTH AND SANITATION," ARTICLE IV "FOOD AND. FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS," DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY," SECTION 42-131 "DEFINITIONS" TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER; AMENDING CHAPTER 42 "HEALTH AND SANITATION," ARTICLE IV "FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS," DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY," SECTION 42-133 "ADOPTION OF STATE RULES" TO AMEND SUBSECTION (A)(1) AND SUBSECTION (B)(2) AND REPEAL SUBSECTIONS (B)(3)-(4); AMENDING CHAPTER 42 "HEALTH AND SANITATION," ARTICLE IV "FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS," DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY," SECTION 42-151 "FARMER'S MARKETS" TO AMEND SUBSECTION (A), SUBSECTION (C), AND SUBSECTION (D); AMENDING CHAPTER 42 "HEALTH AND SANITATION," ARTICLE IV "FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS," DIVISION 2 "PERMIT," SECTION 42-177 "FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION" TO AMEND SUBSECTIONS (A)-(D) AND ADD A NEW SUBSECTION (E); AMENDING CHAPTER 42 "HEALTH AND SANITATION," ARTICLE IV "FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS," DIVISION 2 "PERMIT," SECTION 42-178 "FEES," TO AMEND SUBSECTIONS (A)(1), (A)(2), (A)(4) AND (A)(5)AND ADD SUBSECTIONS (D)AND (E), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the declaration of surplus property and approving the sale of approximately 0.1194 acres of land located at 3316 Illinois Avenue, City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 8 of 13 legally described as Lot Eighteen (18), Block Eight (8), of East Baytown, an addition in Harris County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 7, Page 54, of the Map Records of Harris County,Texas. ORDINANCE NO. 16,450 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.1194 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 3316 ILLINOIS AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT EIGHTEEN (18), BLOCK EIGHT (8), OF EAST BAYTOWN, IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS TO XIN ZHANG AND YUEXIN LIU; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of wireless voice and data services, along with associated equipment, from Verizon Wireless through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contract DIR-TELE-CTSA-003. ORDINANCE NO. 16,451 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR WIRELESS VOICE AND DATA SERVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, TO VERIZON WIRELESS THORUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, 2027; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR THE CONTRACT YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 5, 2026 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE- HUNDRED, SEVENTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS ($370,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a request for funding support to the Houston Ship Channel Security District on behalf of the City of Baytown Police Department. RESOLUTION NO. 3091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR FUNDING SUPPORT TO THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL SECURITY DISCTRICT ON BEHALF OF THE BAYTOWN POLICE DEPART, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 9 of 13 FIFTY-TWO AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($125,452.00) FOR TRUCK, TRAILER, RESPONSE BOAT, AND COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR THE DIVE RESPONSE TEAM; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THERE FROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the first renewal of the Liquid Chlorine chemical contact with PVS DX, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 16,452 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS APPROVING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL LIQUID CHLORINE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND PVS DX, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($438,600.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance authorizing the first renewal of the Liquid Cationic Polymer chemical contract with Polydyne Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 16,453 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS APPROVING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL LIQUID CATIONIC POLYMER PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND POLYDYNE, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 40/100 DOLLARS ($439,285.40); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance authorizing the first renewal of the Liquid Ammonium Sulfate chemical contract with Chemtrade Chemicals US,LLC. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 10 of 13 ORDINANCE NO. 16,454 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS APPROVING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL LIQUID AMMONIUM SULFATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US, LLC; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($139,411.80); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. h. Consider an ordinance authorizing an easement to CenterPoint Energy for the East District Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Rehabilitation Project. ORDINANCE NO. 16,455 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A BLANKET EASEMENT TO CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC IN CONNECTION WITH THE EAST DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE TWO REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A BLANKET EASEMENT AGREEMENT INVOLVING, APPROXIMATELY 41.23 ACRES OF LAND, WITH CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. i. Consider an ordinance awarding the Bulk Hydraulic Cement Contract to Ash Grove Cement Company, through a cooperative purchasing agreement with Tarrant County. ORDINANCE NO. 16,456 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00) TO ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL BULK HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONTRACT THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 11 of 13 8. MANAGER'S REPORT • Planning and Development Services (PDS) o Four members from our PDS team recently earned their International Code Council(ICC) certifications: • Lorena Portillo—Residential Plans Examiner • Stephanie Blanchat—Commercial Building Plans Examiner • Alex Gelmis—Commercial Plumbing Inspector • Dallas Edwards—Commercial Plumbing Inspector o Congratulations, and thank you for your commitment to serving our community! o The City of Baytown has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community. This program highlights our commitment to growing tourism as a key driver of economic impact. Our focus is on creating meaningful connections to our public spaces,programs, and events—enhancing quality of life for residents while improving the visitor experience. We will continue promoting the unique assets that make Baytown special. Congratulations to our team and community for this achievement. • Three of our departments were recently recognized during National Telecommunicators Week,National Library Week, and Community Development Week, as well as Fair Housing Month. I want to thank each of these teams for the incredible work they do every day. Our organization wouldn't be what it is without your dedication and commitment. • Public Works and Engineering(PWE) o Sterling Beaver presented at the Design Build Institute of America last week; he joined the Carrollo & BGE teams to share insights with the BAWA East Surface Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project. Thank you for representing our organization, Sterling! • The Household Hazardous Waste Event was a great turnout, with 69 tires collected and 278 vehicles coming through. A big thank you to everyone involved who helped make this event a success. • We also had the ExxonMobil Baytown Event Center public meeting last week. It was very well attended. The community received a presentation from our consulting team, and then they participated in multiple feedback activities. There is a survey for those that were unable to make it. You can find the survey on baytown.org/embec. We want to hear from as many of our residents as we can as we go through this process. Thank you to all of the staff that ma de ade that public meeting happen. 9. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT a. Receive a report from Council Member Laura Alvarado regarding projects, programs and events in District No. 1. Council Member Laura Alvarado reported the current projects, programs and events of District 1: City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes April 23,2026 Page 12 of 13 District 1 continues to see new business development, with the following locations in progress. • Planning& Development o COB Fire Station 2 (2505 Market St) o Bay Area Homeless Services(3404 Wisconsin St) o St. Joseph Catholic Church Remodel (1907 Carolina St) o Baytown Primary Medical Tower(2802 Garth Rd) o Rollingbrook Center(1901 Rollingbrook Dr., Bldg. A) o Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church(501 S. Atlantic St) o City of Baytown Traffic Control Building(2123 Market St Unit C) • Baytown has been selected to host the Veterans Judo USA Tournament on August 29, 2026, at the Baytown Community Center. The Hyatt Regency Baytown Houston will serve as the host hotel,with approximately 80 room nights anticipated. • Baytown recently welcomed a regional cat show hosted by The International Cat Association at the Hyatt Regency Baytown—Houston. The event was supported by the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism team and resulted in 103 hotel room nights. • Texas Parks and Wildlife's March 2026 survey of the Buddy McBride Boat Ramp found high recreational use, with 15 groups observed(13 fishing), anglers visiting from 8 counties, and 65 fish caught across 7 species—indicating strong regional use and continued productive fishing activity. • The Community Center continues to experience strong participation and engagement across a wide range of programs. For the second consecutive month, Ballet Folklbrico classes have maintained high enrollment. The group is currently preparing to perform at the upcoming$1 Taco Night event. Mayor Charles Johnson shared appreciation for the generosity of a City of Baytown Officer changing a citizen's car tire on the side of the road. Council Member James Francoshared s ared Officer Nicholas Lewin and Officer Bret Rasch assisted with a road rage incident that involved a gun and expressed appreciation to the Police Department. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange,lease, or value of real property. At 9:18 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development negotiations. At 9:33 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting and announced that, in accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in the Executive Session. CityCouncil Regular Joint MDD MeetingMinutes g April 23,2026 Page 13 of 13 11. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance to exchange tracts of land located at 1004 Market Street, 1006 Market Street, 1010 Market Street, and 1011 West Texas Avenue, with Lee College for tracts of land 909 Decker Drive and 2 Price Street. City Manager Jason Reynolds provided a summary regarding the potential swap of land with Lee College. June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Drive, expressed concern for her local business close to the development of the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center(EMBEC). A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,457, with amendment to include the items discussed in executive session. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,457 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITH LEE COLLEGE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 12. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor/President Charles Johnson adjourned the April 23, 2026, Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting at 9:44 P.M. 0 s ,o tilUfl/t1 $ ,,,A 0.„ .,, 4# $114.- / ,,- •e a Jac,,son=t sis .&4 eta City of Baytown t f,� ''0,,, ��uttttN �,�,ti 4/29/2026 EXHIBIT "A" 13 a, - ` - _s • 2014 ULDC—Silent on STR Short Term :• --' STRs • 2025 ULDC—Allowed by SUP SUP Rentals (STRs) ': - err iiiipot History • &CCcaseAshwood Drive—approved by P8z pio t • Re-evaluation of STR process and path 1.1 moving forward ULDC Amendment to addresss clarity and process forRENT STR i„ STRs in Baytown Definition of STRs:The rental of all or part of sasrM\ gS a residential dwelling unit for a duration of The current ULDC requires a Special Use Permit for STRs(60-90 day occupancy of less than 30 days process with public hearings) STRs Table 2.31-1,Land Use Table Kay.5•Permlmd Use 1 S•39.10 Use 1 t•Urnhed Use i -•nateMd Definition &Type CY=CanMnionN D.•ebpmAnt Type 1 cs-ch o Development TypeI Ir•MAX Dewwopmet type i MS.MAR Strict iitx•0. Type: Zoning Districts Use. ne t4 ie Mdilw Non pe•idenet•I • Hosted/Owner Occupied, Specific Uses at sw eai" DTA y Alm 5.eneA es Category -._.—_. • Un-Hosted a a a w CV N AR MUM MS r x Ms r%Si' SC :t NI at • Dedicated Vacation Rentals a•n (•V)p 2.J4 _ • f%cm-Tenn Mom) S 5 5 5 5 5 S S y 2.33-3 I All o .n .t Accommodations - .. • P - P - P p •- p 4/29/2026 ?drll. koz Special Use Permit process Sec.2.33 Use-Specific Standards STRs • Complaint Driven applications tone vocation rerervecii STRs G.Short-Term Rental. Current • Subjective—site specific i. Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax.The City's Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax • Longer timelines 60 to 90 days process'casel Current requirements are applicable;(See Chapter 90 Article HI Hotel Occupancy City'sTax,of the Code Regulations • Higher administrative costs Regulations 2. enure.The use may r bereneldforasl Limited centralized data tracking days. period of up to,but not exceeding,28 • Difficult to track ongoing compliance 3. Accessory Structure.The use of an accessory structure is prohibited. 4. Pri'nr Use.The principal use of the short-term rental shall be a single-unit dwelling. 5. Residential Character.The use shall be conducted so that it does not unreasonably interfere with the peace and enjoyment of surrounding homes as places of residence. STRs• 88 Estimated Baytown ated STR Properties Out of 142 Listings in Baytown(Feb 11,2026) 'TOWNS BAYfOWN — NI Is Current State -A- STRs • Current • No Data on STRs growing market •• • • • Regulations • No Hotel Occupancy Taxes collected • Current zoning requires SUP(case by 41111 • • • case) CO • Community seeking regulation • a►• e • • a • Ns se • 4 1 4/29/2026 4 STRs in Baytown j Criteria for proposed Ordinance i'm,t• --s. Future State II Table P.3 1,land Use Table CV.Camntw.��l t)rvi•Iopnwnt STRs sar P.P,,mttSCr.e , ,.Sp~ t yyr I CS-CI.,IMIev.Wp.o D ..,,t(rr,c I,1.I'.l0 L��(M. wr,t Ir,,.-,,,..1 MS M...-'S,.., I Ix Hs.. Proposed • STRs data available on GIS map Zoning Districts • HotelUse Wsidmer,l MiubUr Nen-RtWerAfal Occupancy Taxes collected specific uses to SR Ma UR DTA L Inn StandardsRegulationsCategory Al MUN y(a GC Fr, U a oa • Registration and Compliance N CV CS CVCV • • Safety&Inspection Overnight �� -i RV.'d` kt•^'^T,'�, Short•lerm Rental SL SI SL SL SI SL SL 2.333 All Overnight ArcommodanonsNot listed Above Criteria for Text Amendment Approval Proposed Ordinance 74- ni Registration Municipal Registration Permit Fee,Annual espec„on • Ensures the city is in compliance with all STRs --- Hotel Occupancy Tax STRs local,state,and federal regulations; •Safety&Inspection Structure Inspection Proposed the es growth in a way that adds value to Proposed Fire Extinguisher Carbon Monoxide Detectorcity; Regulations Smoke Detectors Guest management Rules Posted Inside Property Regulations • Maintains public health,safety,and general 24-Hr Emergency Contact welfare of the city; Sound monitoring • Allows the city to proactively address the Ph sical si n/date Internal Signage Occupancy limit 2 per rental room plus 2-max to changing markets and sets clear expectations Parking Limitations for property owners and residents. Number of Occupants-one party or multiple Property limitation Deed Restrictions Covenants/HOA Rules-civil matter 2 4/29/2026 • Planning&Zoning Commission recommends denial of the proposed text Recommendation amendment. • P&Z members commented that the proposed language is too strict, specifically the requirement of annual inspections and the payment of the Hotel Occupancy Tax. • Staff has recommended approval of the proposed text amendment. 4/29/2026 1 EXHIBIT "B" ei ,0! ijt f j v. ,....,, j '-, 3512 Battlebeil R / / ,._4',,°• ° 1 Road /, 3512 Battlebeil Road / , VoluntaryAnnexation I '-—,M-- i // 1- Voluntary Annexation -:� Ij ECM i r 1_ City LmitsMap /j j / j