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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 05 14 CC WS MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN May 14, 2026 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Work Session on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, with the following in attendance: Laura Alvarado Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Graham Council Member Kenrick Griffith Council Member Jacob Powell Council Member Mike Lester Council Member Charles Johnson Mayor Jason Reynolds City Manager Scott Lemond City Attorney Angela Jackson City Clerk John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor Charles Johnson convened the May 14, 2026 City Council Work Session with a quorum present at 5:33 P.M. All members were present with the exception of Council Member James Franco who was absent. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak. 2. DISCUSSIONS a. Receive a presentation regarding the regulation of gas stations. Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner provided a presentation regarding the regulation of gas stations. (Exhibit A) Mr. Scribner requested direction from the Mayor and Council Members for regulations of gas station developments. Mayor and Council Members, requested their opinions and expressed clarification regarding stipulations for gas stations provided. Mayor and Council Members provided the following suggestions to address before moving forward with any regulations. City Council Work Session Minutes May 14, 2026 Page 2 of 2 • Distance between gas stations • Out of business gas stations and cost related to remediate • Traffic accessing the gas stations • Potential Sales Tax from non-citizens • Policies and Regulations properly identified regarding schools, churches, and residential areas • Location by zoning b. Receive a presentation regarding hurricane preparedness. Emergency Management Coordinator David Alamia presented the City of Baytown Hurricane Preparedness Plan and introduced CenterPoint Partners, Tom Chucovaz Director of Emergency Response. (Exhibit B) Mr. Chucovaz, presented three primary areas listed below for what Center Point has improved on: (Exhibit C) • Grid Hardening • Situation Awareness and Forecasting • Training and Preparedness The Mayor and Council Members requested clarification regarding staging areas, local tree trimming services, and cable maintenance. c. Present a proclamation designating May 3-9, 2026, as Hurricane Preparedness Week. Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by Council Members, and the Emergency Response Staff to acknowledge hurricane preparedness week. 3. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the May 14, 2026 • uncil Work Session at 6:42 P.M. �y i . +1'7 Angela Ja .a .f y Clerk City of Bayt ' 5/18/2026 EXHIBIT "A" BAY—Tom • Currently,there are approximately 70 gas S • ', stations in Baytown '~' • More being applied for regularly itakIN,N • Allowed in all commercial and industrial �.. `- :, 1. - i , Purpose zoning districts and certain mixed-use i districts • Cities can't ban them outright but can tighten regulations where the public welfare is considered GAS STATION REGULATIONS • Traffic safety,environmental risk. compatibility with neighborhoods City Council Work Session • Staff is seeking direction from City Council on • how to proceed regarding gas station May 14, 2026 regulations •S . . .,, ill, :. w .M., •" '� Existing Distancing Requirements BAYTOWTV •-• S Rezones for multi-family over 50 units must be located at least'/mile away LI from existing multi-family . • jr; • City Council policy with exceptions Current ++�i +� • New self-storage must be located at least one mile away from existing self- Locations t • • storage • Started as City Council policy,later incorporated into the ULDC C .*It .kM• . • Current gas station regulations include: Ilift • Pumps must be located at least 100 feet from a residential district and at least 15 feet from the right-of-way v� ��1 • Specific bufferyard requirements • d • qf- , .1 1 5/18/2026 Options & Options 80 Methods for regulating gas Methods for regulating gas station spacing include: ,4 station spacing include: r•p _ . • Zoning requirements: -�!r ,, „ •• Special Use Permits(SUP). r • Impose distance requirements between gas > ti :�' = •• Require SUP for all new gas stations- •r"' y - •^.... �^•- stations. "'t analyze the location,traffic impact,and -0 --4 • Further restrict districts in which gas �� Pill A proximity to other stations before approving r}� stations can be built. �a" _ the site. � - • Impose minimum distance requirements • Environmental and Safety Buffers: !' ■ggg" betweengas stations and residential areas i - r' , _ TCEQ approves environmental permits,but tillikill . ./: or schools to mitigate environmental and Ma cities can adopt ordinances based on health A community impacts. - 7.N.... , studies that recommend minimum distances • Mandate that fuel pump islands and canopies are a specific distance from (e.g.,50-100 meters>from high-throughput stationss r to reduuceeexposure to property lines,street rights-of-way,or environmental hazards. residential buffers. • Larger minimum lot sizes Other Texas Communities a I 1 S lUn. San Antonio: Cityof Fate: • Staff is seeking direction from City Council on d:�o, how to proceed regarding gas station • Limits the location of gas stations to 100 • Max 2 gas stations per intersection mom. regulations feet or 200 feet(depending on size of • Minimum 500 foot spacing between storage capacity)minimum distance from stations What's Next? • Timeline: residences,schools,daycares,assisted • Minimum 400 foot distance from schools, • One month to develop regulations living facilities,etc. parks,or public assembly • Reviewed by P&Z July/August Missouri City: League City: • City Council adoption August/September • Gas stations allowed in commercial zones • All new gas stations require special use • If a site touches residential property then permit approval. • Note:New regulations will only affect new gas SUP is required Mission: station applications that are not vested. • Additional rules regarding intersection • Large minimum lot sizes. placement and density • Setbacks and driveway spacing requirements. 1 EXHIBIT "B" 2026 Hurricane Briefing • 2026 Hurricane Season Forecast . 94 4 . ,L ` •° . 1mc . " r _ • Preparedness Updates Disaster Contracts City Council Work Session • Resource Updates & Emergency Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) Meetingti,,, May 14th,2026 BAYTOWN Baytown Fire Department I Office of Emergency Management _5. 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast • Preparedness Update sat t.N s AVG CSU • Hurricane Plans • SE Texas Evacuation Study Contributing tors: •• Evacuation and Population HGAC Evacuation Zones Evacuation Clearance Times NAMED 14 13 • Hurricane Hazard Annex • STORMS: Fac Support Annex • 2026 no changes in maps HURRICANES: 7 6 El Nino Expected • Embarkation Hub Annex • 2027 will include map Cooler Atlantic • Commodity POD Plan revisions MAJOR waters HURRICANES: 3 2 • Employee Staging and Shelter 0� 0 Center Plan { • Debris Management Plan ) `�" ` CSU predicts below-normal activity. ❑� r._ . .""'^ ....am,-- . Preparedness: Training, Exercises, & Outreach a Disaster Contracts B.-5 — • EOC 101 Workshop • Regional Mass Care Exercise • Executed Contracts • New RFP • NIMS/ICS Courses • CenterPoint Hurricane • Debris Hauler • Disaster Cost Recovery & • City Flood Tabletop Exercise Exercise • Debris Monitor Hazard Mitigation • Debris Removal Course • Annual Hurricane Workshop • Emergency Food Supplies • Community Outreach Events • Emergency Catering • Damage Assessment Course • Mass Notification System • Disaster Finance and Cost _ I • Weather Stations — Recovery Online Course - im 1 .'. , WORKSHOP ' 101IP4, i rfr !4 ; a y,N :i.f <T•9 0 Resource Updates MOWN • Water and MREs • High-Water Vehicles QPEpAREo, S,y� • Mass Care / Shelter Supplies • sUAS Drones Questions P w C F Ai • Mobile Emergency Unit • Generators ! • Fuel ..� v2 �EMA �2 , ii '� .. 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