Port Lavaca, TX

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

Planning Board

Regular Port Commission Meeting

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will review recommendations for the purchase or lease of the SBA Steel property and discuss contracting Baxter & Woodman for a ports and harbors comprehensive plan. The body will also review leases for Spiretek and Zbigniew Zborowski at the Nautical Landings Building.

• Recommendation to Council for purchase or lease of SBA Steel property at Harbor of Refuge boat ramp
• Discussion of contract with Baxter & Woodman for a ports and harbors comprehensive plan
• Lease review for Spiretek at Nautical Landings Building, Ste. 2
• Lease review with Zbigniew Zborowski at Nautical Landings Building, Ste. 3
• City Manager reports on Coastal Resilience Living Shoreline Project and Harbor of Refuge public boat ramp reconstruction

• Purchase or lease of the SBA Steel property at the Harbor of Refuge boat ramp — null
  Harbor of Refuge boat ramp
• Contracting with Baxter & Woodman for Comprehensive Plan for Ports & Harbors — null
• Lease for Spiretek at Nautical Landings Building, Ste. 2 — null
  Nautical Landings Building, Ste. 2
• Lease with Zbigniew Zborowski at Nautical Landings Building, Ste. 3 — null
  Nautical Landings Building, Ste. 3

City Council Workshop

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a workshop to review city planning documents. The session includes discussions on a proposed Comprehensive Plan and a proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map.

• Discussion of proposed Comprehensive Plan for the City of Port Lavaca
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider ratifying the city budget and tax rate previously approved in September. The body will also review several zoning variance requests and proposed ordinances regarding flood damage prevention and police department establishment.

• Ratification of Ordinance No. S-5-26 (FY 2026–2027 Budget) and Ordinance No. S-6-26 (2026 Tax Rate)
• Change order No. 2 for sewer line replacement along La Salle and Trinity Street
• Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt Texas, LLC for inspection services
• Variance requests for manufactured homes at 503 S. Colorado Street and 1304 Tilley Street
• Proposed establishment of a Food Truck Court at Main Street and Commerce Street

Planning Board

The Port Lavaca Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a request for storage facilities and a variance to required toilet facilities on a specific property, and to discuss a proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Approval of August 26, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Request for storage facilities and variance to required toilet facilities on property A0035 MAXIMO SANCHEZ, TRACT PT 27, ACRES 7.33, & ABST 12 A.ESPARZA, TR PT 12 (Property ID# 37976)
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving minutes, receiving reports on inspections, park assignments, finances, and capital improvement projects. The board will also consider a National Fitness Campaign Partnership and grant opportunity. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Consider National Fitness Campaign Partnership and grant opportunities
• Receive update on 2025-2026 CIP: Butterfly Park Fence, Wilson Park basketball/pickleball courts, raised crosswalk/sidewalk at Lighthouse Beach, TPWD grant for boat ramp entrance channel design
• Receive monthly report on Lighthouse Beach RV Park and Campground
• Receive financial status report on Parks and Recreation Department
• Approve minutes from August 26, 2026 meeting

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a special meeting to consider final adoption of the FY 2026-27 budget and a property tax rate of $0.8800 per $100 valuation, which would raise the average homestead tax bill by about $135 over the no-new-revenue rate. The council will also discuss options for developing or demolishing the former Regan Dry Goods building at 233 E. Main Street. The meeting includes a closed session with the city attorney and public comment periods.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance S-5-26 adopting the FY 2026-27 budget (Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027)
• Second and final reading of Ordinance S-6-26 fixing the 2026 tax rate at $0.8800 per $100 valuation
• Ratification of property tax increase reflected in the FY 2026-27 budget
• Taxpayer impact statement: average homestead value $162,756; proposed tax bill $1,432 vs $1,297 at no-new-revenue rate
• Discussion of potential development or demolition of former Regan Dry Goods building at 233 E. Main Street

City Council Special Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and consider first reading of the budget ordinance. The agenda also includes a parade permit request, acceptance of two completed projects with retainage releases, and authorization for a change order on a marsh construction contract. A taxpayer impact statement shows the proposed tax rate of $0.8800 per $100 valuation would increase the average homestead tax bill by about $135 compared to the no-new-revenue rate.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance S-5-26 adopting the FY 2026-27 budget (Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027)
• Proposed tax rate $0.8800 per $100 valuation vs no-new-revenue rate $0.7968; average homestead tax bill $1,432
• Parade permit and fee waiver request for Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church 'Marian Rosary' procession on Oct 11, 2026
• Release of $12,079.44 retainage for Downtown Waterfront Parking Lot & Sidewalk Improvements (Matagorda Bay Mitigation Grant Project No. 053)
• Release of $12,554.69 retainage to Lauger Companies, Inc. for City Hall Master Plan Phase IV: Security Upgrades & Interior Renovation

City Council Special Meeting - Budget

The Port Lavaca City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance adopting the FY 2026-27 budget, which includes a proposed tax rate of $0.8800 per $100 valuation, up from the no-new-revenue rate of $0.7968. The council will also consider several action items, including parade permits, project completions, and a change order. The meeting includes a closed session for attorney consultation.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance S-5-26 adopting the FY 2026-27 budget (Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027)
• Proposed tax rate $0.8800 per $100 valuation; average homestead tax bill estimated at $1,432, up $135 from no-new-revenue rate
• Parade permit and fee waiver request for Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church 'Marian Rosary' procession on Oct 11, 2026
• Release of $12,079.44 retainage for Downtown Waterfront Public Improvements (Matagorda Bay Mitigation Grant Project No. 053)
• Release of $12,554.69 retainage to Lauger Companies, Inc. for City Hall Master Plan Phase IV security upgrades and interior renovation

Building and Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding potential violations of the City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances. The commission will consider whether six specific properties are in violation of substandard building regulations.

• Public hearing for Case #199: 1218 Patterson
• Public hearing for Case #200: 1622 Shofner
• Public hearing for Case #201: 3 S Lasalle
• Public hearing for Case #202: 604 S Benavides
• Public hearing for Case #203: 619 N Ann

• Substandard Buildings Public Hearing
  1218 Patterson; 1622 Shofner; 324 S Lasalle; 604 S Benavides

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission of Port Lavaca will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2026, to consider routine consent agenda items, receive financial and operational reports, and take action on several items including new leases at the Nautical Landings Building and a recommendation to City Council for approval and release of retainage for the downtown waterfront public access parking lot and sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes a closed session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

• Consider recommendation to City Council for approval and release of retainage for downtown waterfront public access parking lot and sidewalk improvements
• Consider new lease with Spiretek, Nautical Landings Building, Suite 2
• Consider new lease with Bay Ltd. at Nautical Landings Building, Suite 5
• Consider lease with Zbigniew Nborowski at Nautical Landings Building, Ste. 3
• Closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

• Release of retainage for Downtown Waterfront Public Access Parking Lot and Sidewalk Improvements — null
  Downtown Waterfront
• New lease with Spiretek — null
  Nautical Landings Building, Suite 2
• New lease with Bay Ltd. — null
  Nautical Landings Building, Suite 5
• New lease with Zbigniew Nborowski — null
  Nautical Landings Building, Ste. 3

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the upcoming fiscal year budget and the 2026 tax rate. Additional items include discussions on a five-year capital improvement plan, a new parks master plan, and various ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing on the 2026-2027 fiscal year Budget
• Public hearing on the 2026 Tax Rate
• Adoption of a five-year Capital Improvement Program (2026-2031)
• Adoption of the City of Port Lavaca Parks Master Plan
• Ordinance amendments for water user rates and building flood prevention

• Adopt five-year plan (2026-2031) for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Adopt City of Port Lavaca Parks Master Plan
• Amend Building and Building Regulations, Article III Flood Damage Prevention
• Construction contract for the City of Port Lavaca Harbor of Refuge Shoreline Restoration Project
• Certificate of Completion and Release of Retainage to Taylor Marine Construction for the B1 MIP1 City of Port Lavaca Sho
• Commercial development project at 120 S. San Antonio Street
  120 S. San Antonio Street

City Council Workshop

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and other plans for the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance, a safety briefing, and a review of the city's mission and vision statements. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda text.

• Review and discussion of the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
• Discussion of other plans for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget
• Presentation by Brittney Hogan on the CIP and budget plans

Planning Board

The Port Lavaca Planning Board will hold its regular meeting to approve prior minutes and consider a commercial development at 120 S. San Antonio Street. The board will also decide on two variance requests to allow manufactured homes on residential lots outside designated parks, at 503 S. Colorado St. and 1304 Tilley St.

• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Commercial development at Port Lavaca Original Townsite, Block 41, Lots 7-9 (120 S. San Antonio St.)
• Variance for manufactured home at Block 20, Lots 4-6 (503 S. Colorado St.)
• Variance for manufactured home at Bonorden Block 6, Lot 3 (1304 Tilley St.)

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Port Lavaca Recreation and Parks Board will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, to consider and act on several items. The most consequential item is reviewing the Final Draft Master Parks Plan and making a recommendation to the City Council for adoption. The board will also receive reports on inspections, quarterly parks activities, park assignments, finances, and capital improvement projects, and discuss public art options for the Lighthouse Beach restroom building.

• Review and consider Final Draft Master Parks Plan and recommend adoption to City Council
• Receive update on 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Projects (Butterfly Park Fence, Wilson Park courts, Lighthouse Beach crosswalk, TPWD grant for boat ramp)
• Discuss Public Art Options for Lighthouse Beach Restroom Building
• Receive Quarterly Parks Department Report (04.01.26 - 06.30.26)
• Approve minutes from July 22, 2026 meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the Final Draft Parks Master Plan; City Manager Weaver said she intends to present it to the Council at its September 14, 2026 regular meeting. The Board also approved the minutes of its July 22, 2026 meeting, 7-0. The remaining items were reports received with no action taken, including monthly inspections, the quarterly parks report, park assignments, financial status, and 2025-2026 capital projects. The Board adjourned at 1:08 p.m.

• Recommended City Council approve the Final Draft Parks Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the July 22, 2026 regular meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:08 p.m. (7-0)
• Received monthly inspections report; no action taken
• Received quarterly parks report for 04.01.26-06.30.26; no action taken
• Received park assignment updates; no action taken
• Received financial status report; no action taken
• Received CIP updates; no action taken

City Council Workshop

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items, including a police department staffing assessment, updates to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, a proposed Zoning Ordinance and map, and a compensation plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes a closed session for attorney consultation and public comment. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and possible future action.

• Presentation of Police Department Staffing Assessment Report by Police Chief Bias
• Discussion of updates to Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
• Discussion of proposed Compensation Plan for 2026-2027 fiscal year
• Closed session for attorney consultation under Texas Gov't Code 551.071(2)

Building and Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to consider whether six properties in Port Lavaca are in violation of the city's substandard buildings ordinance. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the July 15, 2026 regular meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or via Zoom.

• Public hearing on Case #193: 205 E Railroad
• Public hearing on Case #194: 215 E Railroad
• Public hearing on Case #195: 208 S Juanita
• Public hearing on Case #196: 521 S Juanita
• Public hearing on Case #197: 802 S Benavides and Case #198: 604 S Virginia

The Building and Standards Commission held public hearings and declared six properties substandard, allowing owners time to submit renovation plans before potential demolition and liens. The commission also approved the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes. All actions were taken as recommended by staff.

• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Declared 205 E Railroad substandard; 180 days to comply, demolition authorized if not (5-2)
• Declared 215 E Railroad substandard; 180 days to comply, demolition authorized if not (5-2)
• Declared 208 S Juanita substandard; 30 days to comply, demolition authorized if not (7-0)
• Declared 521 S Juanita substandard; 30 days to comply, demolition authorized if not (7-0)
• Declared 802 S Benavides substandard; 30 days to comply, demolition authorized if not (7-0)
• Declared 604 S Virginia substandard; 30 days to comply, staff to return for review (7-0)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider routine consent items, receive reports, and take action on several items. Key actions include reviewing a certificate of completion for a shoreline cleanup project, considering a change to the meeting start time, and approving a new lease with Something More Media. The agenda also includes a possible closed session with the City Attorney.

• Review certificate of completion and recommend release of retainage for B1 MIP1 Shoreline Cleanup No. 582-23-42179
• Consider changing meeting start time from 3:30 to 3:00 p.m.
• Consider new lease with Something More Media at Nautical Landings Building Ste. 4
• Receive Harbor Master's inspection and operations reports
• Receive financial reports for Port Revenue Fund

The Port Commission approved the July 2026 meeting minutes and Harbor Master inspection reports. The Commission also recommended that City Council release $40,700 in project retainage for shoreline cleanup and approve a new lease for Something More Media.

• Approved July 21, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 2026 Harbor Master inspection/maintenance reports (7-0)
• Recommended City Council release $40,700.00 for shoreline cleanup retainage (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve a 2-year lease with option for Something More Media (7-0)

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a special/workshop meeting to consider and vote on the proposed 2026-2027 tax rate, set public hearings for the budget and tax rate, and discuss the proposed city budget. The agenda also includes appointments, temporary street closures for events, and cybersecurity training. The meeting includes a closed session for attorney consultation.

• Consider proposed tax rate for 2026-2027 fiscal year and take record vote
• Set public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 budget for Sept. 14, 2026
• Set public hearing on proposed 2026 tax rate for Sept. 14, 2026
• Approve temporary street closures for Bulls on the Bay event (Sept. 19-20) at Stringham Drive, Fairgrounds Road, Airline Drive
• Approve temporary closure of Main Street (Virginia to Commerce) for Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 31

City Council Regular Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will consider setting No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates, a second reading of the 2025-2026 budget amendment, and a first reading of fee changes for parks and water utilities. They will also vote on a variance for a four-unit tiny home development on Broadway Street, award a contract for the Chocolate Bayou Shoreline Stabilization Project, and approve final completions for street and drainage projects.

• Submission of No New Revenue (NNR) and Voter Approval Rate (VAR) tax rates
• Second reading of Ordinance S-4-26 amending the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• First reading of Ordinance G-9-26 amending fees for parks, recreation, and water user rates
• Variance request to reduce side-yard setback for a four-unit tiny home development at 523 Broadway Street
• Awarding a contract for the Chocolate Bayou Shoreline Stabilization Project

Council awarded Lester Contracting, Inc. a $436,375.00 contract for the Chocolate Bayou Shoreline Stabilization Project, covering the Total Base Bid plus Alternate Bid No. 1, to cover and stabilize an exposed 8-inch water main. Council also approved final completion and retainage releases for the Independence Drive Rehabilitation Project ($230,659.30) and the Alamo Heights Section II Streets Drainage Project ($441,291.46), and approved the FY 2026-2027 Undine raw water treatment budget. A side-yard setback variance for a four-unit tiny home development at 523 Broadway Street was approved, allowing a five-foot setback instead of ten feet. All votes recorded were unanimous among the five members present; Councilwoman Rosie G. Padron, District 4, was absent, and no closed session was held.

• Approved consent agenda items A-J (5-0); item K pulled for discussion
• Item K, Certification of Additional Sales and Use Tax, received only; no formal action taken
• Recreation and Parks Board appointments: no action taken; item to return at August 17, 2026 Special Meeting
• Awarded Chocolate Bayou Shoreline Stabilization contract to Lester Contracting, Inc. for $436,375.00 (5-0)
• Approved final completion and release of $230,659.30 retainage for Independence Drive Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved final completion and release of $441,291.46 retainage for Alamo Heights Section II Streets Drainage Project (5-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 Undine raw water treatment budget report, effective October 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved five-foot side-yard setback variance for four-unit tiny home development at 523 Broadway Street (5-0)

City Council Joint Workshop/Special Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a joint workshop with the Recreation and Parks Board to review the Port Lavaca Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The meeting will also include a special session where the council may retire into closed session to consult with the city attorney regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Port Lavaca Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• Consultation with City Attorney on pending litigation
• Joint workshop with Recreation and Parks Board

The City Council held a joint workshop with the Recreation and Parks Board to discuss a presentation by LJA Architects on the Port Lavaca Parks & Recreation Master Plan, but no action was taken. The council then convened a special meeting, entered closed session to consult with the city attorney on pending litigation, and returned to open session without taking any action. The meetings were adjourned with no substantive decisions made.

• Discussed LJA Architects' Parks & Recreation Master Plan presentation, no action taken
• Retired into closed session for consultation with City Attorney on pending litigation
• Returned to open session, no action taken on closed session matters

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will review departmental and financial reports, including the status of Lighthouse Beach RV Park and Campground. The board will also receive updates on several ongoing capital improvement projects.

• Update on Butterfly Park Fence
• Update on Wilson Park Basketball and Pickleball court(s)
• Update on raised crosswalk/sidewalk from Splashpad to restrooms at Lighthouse Beach
• TPWD Grant for design of improvements to Lighthouse Beach Boat Ramp Entrance Channel
• Updates on Ashley Field

The Recreation and Parks Board approved changing the schedule for the Lighthouse Beach RV Park and Campground financial report from monthly to quarterly. The board also received department inspection, financial, and capital improvement project updates, and heard reports on individual park assignments.

• Approved receiving Lighthouse Beach RV Park and Campground report quarterly (5-0)
• Approved June 24, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will approve the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting. It will discuss a variance request to reduce the rear‑yard setback for a tiny‑home unit in a proposed four‑unit development at 523 Broadway Street (Property ID #18061). The board will also review the draft goals for the Port Lavaca Comprehensive Plan.

• Approve minutes from the June 24, 2026 regular meeting
• Consider variance to rear‑yard setback for one tiny home at 523 Broadway Street (Property ID #18061)
• Review draft goals for the Port Lavaca Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Board approved a variance to the required rear yard setback to allow placement of one tiny home as part of a proposed four-unit development at 523 Broadway Street, despite staff recommendations against it. The board also approved the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes. No action was taken on the draft Comprehensive Plan goals, which were only discussed.

• Approved June 24, 2026 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for tiny home at 523 Broadway Street (4-0)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and receive several operational and financial reports. It will discuss paying an environmental fee under the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act for the Harbor of Refuge project. The commission will also consider two lease agreements: one with Zbigniew Zborowski for Suite 3, 106 S. Commerce St., and another with Poor Boy's Bait Stand in Smith Harbor.

• Approve minutes of the June 16, 2026 Regular Port Commission Meeting
• Receive Harbor Master's Inspection Report for June 2026
• Consider paying an environmental fee for the CEPRA Harbor of Refuge project
• Consider lease with Zbigniew Zborowski, Nautical Landings Building, Suite 3, 106 S. Commerce St.
• Consider lease with Poor Boy's Bait Stand in Smith Harbor

The Port Commission approved paying a $20,000 environmental fee (with +/-5% tolerance) for the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) Harbor of Refuge project. They also endorsed a sublease of Tracts 9 and 9A at City Harbor from Prestige Oysters to Maverick Constructors, and recommended continuing Poor Boy's Bait Stand's lease on a month-to-month basis. All votes were unanimous (6-0). No action was taken on a lease for Suite 3 at Nautical Landings Building.

• Approved $20,000 environmental fee for CEPRA Harbor of Refuge project (6-0)
• Endorsed Maverick Constructors sublease of Tracts 9 & 9A at City Harbor from Prestige Oysters (6-0)
• Recommended continuing Poor Boy's Bait Stand lease month-to-month at Smith Harbor (6-0)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Harbor Master's June 2026 inspection/maintenance report (6-0)
• Discussed but took no action on lease for Suite 3, Nautical Landings Building

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

The City Council will consider renting two areas of Bayfront Peninsula Park for a September event and authorize an application for federal COPS program assistance. In the workshop session, council members will hear a presentation on citywide curbside recycling and discuss proposed changes to the Fee Rate Ordinance, the FY 2026‑2027 water plant operating budget, and the water and sewer rate schedule.

• Approve rental of Areas 1 and 2 of Bayfront Peninsula Park for a September 5 event hosted by DVR Productions and Scully's
• Authorize submission of an application for federal assistance under the DOJ COPS Hiring Program
• Receive Republic Services presentation on implementing citywide curbside recycling
• Discuss amendments to the Fee Rate Ordinance, including 90‑day extensions for Hillside RV Park, free veteran admission to Lighthouse Beach Park, a $10 replacement fee for park access cards, and an Animal Control intake/surrender fee
• Review the FY 2026‑2027 operating budget for the Port Lavaca Water Treatment Plant and proposed changes to the water and sewer rate schedule

The City Council approved two action items: renting Areas 1 and 2 of Bayfront Peninsula Park for a ticketed event on September 5, 2026, with extended hours until midnight, and authorizing a federal COPS Hiring Program grant application to fund two additional patrol officers. The workshop portion included discussions on recycling services, fee ordinance amendments, the water treatment plant budget, and water/sewer rate changes, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved rental of Bayfront Peninsula Park Areas 1 and 2 for Sept 5, 2026 event, with hours extended to midnight (5-0)
• Authorized submission of COPS Hiring Program grant application for two additional patrol officers (5-0)
• Discussed citywide curbside recycling with Republic Services; no action taken
• Discussed fee ordinance amendments (RV park extensions, disabled veteran beach access, card replacement fee, animal control fee); no action taken
• Discussed FY 2026-2027 water treatment plant operating budget; no action taken
• Discussed water and sewer rate schedule changes with NewGen; no action taken

Building and Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding several properties identified as substandard buildings. The commission will consider finding these properties in violation of the City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances.

• Public Hearing for Case #121: 312 Avalon
• Public Hearing for Case #134: 502 S Guadelupe
• Public Hearing for Case #148: WICKHAM, BLOCK F (502 N San Antonio Trailer 3)
• Public Hearing for Case #161: PORT LAVACA ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 18 (106 E Alice Wilkins)
• Public Hearing for Case #165: 912 Broadway

The Building and Standards Commission held a public hearing and declared four properties substandard: 312 Avalon, 502 S Guadelupe, 106 E Alice Wilkins, and 212 S Trinity. Owners were given 30, 90, 180, and 30 days respectively to bring properties into compliance, with demolition and liens authorized if work does not commence. Two properties (502 N San Antonio Trailer 3 and 912 Broadway) required no action, and two cases (205 E Railroad and 215 E Railroad) were held over for insufficient information. The commission also approved the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declared 312 Avalon substandard, 30 days to comply, demolition and lien authorized (6-0)
• Declared 502 S Guadelupe substandard, 90 days to comply, further board review if not (6-0)
• Declared 106 E Alice Wilkins substandard, 180 days to comply, demolition and lien authorized (6-0)
• Declared 212 S Trinity substandard, 30 days to comply, demolition and lien authorized (6-0)
• No action on 502 N San Antonio Trailer 3 (owner bringing into compliance)
• No action on 912 Broadway (continued monitoring)
• Held over 205 E Railroad and 215 E Railroad for insufficient information

Joint City Council & Planning Board Workshop

The Port Lavaca City Council and Planning Board will hold a joint workshop to discuss the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning. Jody Weaver from Baxter & Goodman will present these items for consideration.

• Discussion of 2026 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning with representatives of Baxter & Goodman

The joint workshop session included a discussion of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning with representatives of Baxter & Goodman, but no action was taken. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Discussed 2026 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning with Baxter & Goodman (no action taken)
• Adjourned workshop at 6:44 p.m. (motion by Burke, second by Rigby, unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding law enforcement fees and credit card convenience fees. Action items also include housing tax credit applications, water project grants, and personnel appointments.

• Resolution R-071326-1: Application for housing tax credits and multifamily loans for Cottages on Independence
• Resolution R-071326-2: Texas Water Development Board grant application for water projects
• Ordinance G-7-26: Amendments to law enforcement fees and rates
• Ordinance G-8-26: Amendments regarding credit card convenience fees
• Ordinance S-4-26: First reading for 2025-2026 fiscal year budget amendments

The City Council approved a resolution supporting a 50-unit affordable housing development, Cottages on Independence, and authorized applying for state housing tax credits and loan funds. The council also approved a TWDB grant application for a water main project, ratified a change order, and appointed a new city secretary. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a fence variance.

• Approved Resolution R-071326-1 supporting Cottages on Independence 50-unit affordable housing development (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-071326-2 authorizing TWDB grant application for 12-inch water main connecting elevated storage tanks (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ratification of Change Order No.1 for Western Heights (6-0)
• Approved appointments to GCRPC: Rosie Padron to Board of Directors, Daniel Aguirre to General Assembly (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Texas DPS for statewide communication interoperability (6-0)
• Approved declaring 2021 Ford F-250 surplus for auction (6-0)
• Approved second/final reading of ordinances G-7-26 (law enforcement fees) and G-8-26 (credit card convenience fee) (6-0)
• Approved first reading of budget amendment ordinance S-4-26 (6-0)

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

The City Council will consider construction contracts for slope repairs at Harbor Drive West and a conceptual plan for the Regan Building area. Additionally, the council will review the proposed Capital Improvement Plan and other plans for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget.

• Proposed scope of slope repair at 110 and 114 Harbor Drive West
• Conceptual plan draft for the Regan Building, Faye Bauer Sterling Park, and surrounding area
• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget

The City Council approved a $74,442.71 slope repair contract with Southern Gulf Solutions for 110 and 114 Harbor Drive West, contingent on a cost-sharing agreement with property owners. A conceptual plan for the Regan Building and Faye Bauer Sterling Park development failed due to lack of a second. The council also discussed the 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Plan but took no action.

• Approved $74,442.71 slope repair contract with Southern Gulf Solutions for 110 and 114 Harbor Drive West (5-0)
• Conceptual plan for Regan Building, Faye Bauer Sterling Park, alley, and surrounding area died for lack of a second; deferred to future meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and discuss the Draft Goals for the Port Lavaca Comprehensive Plan. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the May 27, 2026, regular meeting.

• Review and discussion of Draft Goals for the Port Lavaca Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of May 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

The Port Lavaca Planning Board met on June 24, 2026, but took no substantive actions. The meeting consisted of roll call, a call to order, no public comments, and adjournment. No items were discussed, proposed, or decided.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 p.m. (unanimous)