HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 04 23 City Council Joint with MDD Meeting MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
April23, 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 Tem/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:
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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.
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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 Commission held the required public 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.
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.
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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 Tem Laura
Alvarado to approve suspending for no later than the second meeting in June. The vote was as
follows:
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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.
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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:
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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
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 I "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,
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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
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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 authorizingthe first renewal of the Liquid Chlorine
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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 Polpmer
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.
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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.
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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 made 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:
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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 Folklorico 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 Franco shared 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.
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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 Tem 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 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
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.
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Limited centralized data tracking days.
• Difficult to track ongoing compliance 3. Accessory structure.The use of an accessory structure is prohibited.
4. Principal 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.
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STRs in Baytown
88 Estimated STR Properties Out of 142 Listings in Baytown(Feb 11,2026)
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STRs 0
Current • No Data on STRs growing market •
0 0
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Regulations
• No Hotel Occupancy Taxes collected
■ Current zoning requires SUP(case by • o o
case) 0 410
■ Community seeking regulation 00
0 0 0
0
0
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Criteria for proposed Ordinance P�
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Hotel Occupancy Taxes collected Specific Uses , s• MR NO DTA Si
Regulations Category
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Permit tee,Annual hspection •
Ensures the city is in compliance with all
STRs Hotel Occupancy Tax STRs local,state,and federal regulations;
Safety&Inspection Structure Inspection
Proposed the ci• ty;
growth in a way that adds value to
Proposed Fire Extinguisher
Carbon Monoxide Detector
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 10 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
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AO 3
• 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.
A
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