Seabrook public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Seabrook City Council is holding a workshop to present and discuss the City's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, which covers the Council's rules of procedure. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6:00 PM at the Evelyn Meador Library.

• Presentation and discussion on City of Seabrook Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, 'Administration', Article II, 'City Council', Division 2, 'Rules of Procedure'

Parks and Trails Committee

The Open Space and Trails Committee will meet to discuss updates on local parks, trails, and volunteer programs. Items include a butterfly waystation project, dog park planning, and park maintenance needs. The meeting also covers Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate requirements and future volunteer projects.

• Approve minutes of November 3, 2022 meeting
• Discuss Keep Texas Beautiful Programs to meet affiliate requirements
• Discuss establishment and location of a Dog Park
• Update on Tree Planting Day of Awesomeness and proposed planting locations
• Update on trail connecting Friendship Park and Mystic Village

Civil Service Commission

The Seabrook Civil Service Commission will meet to consider approving the eligibility list for the rank of Sergeant, based on the October 1 written exam and November 18 assessment center. The agenda also includes public comments, setting future meeting dates, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Approve Eligibility List for Rank of Sergeant from October 1, 2022 written exam and November 18, 2022 assessment center
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker
• Establish future meeting dates and agenda items

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will meet to hear a director’s report on October 2022 activities, consider approving an engineering contract for grant-funded projects, renew the EDC incentives policy, and nominate a board liaison to the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set future dates.

• Approve Freese and Nichols engineering contract for grant-funded Livable Center Projects (RFQ #2022-19-708)
• Renew EDC Incentives Policy (Resolution 2022-01)
• Nominate EDC board member as liaison to Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
• Approve October 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Establish future meeting dates

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a preliminary Planned Unit Development for the Highland Center Mixed Use Development, which includes a 13-story, 238-unit apartment building, a 5,200-square-foot retail/restaurant building, and 556 parking spaces. The council will also consider several bid awards, including a $612,866 asphalt overlay contract, and multiple ordinances on second reading, including a conditional use permit for a bar at 1805 First Street and amendments to the short-term rental ordinance. Additionally, the council will review budget amendments totaling over $1.1 million and other routine items.

• Public hearing and action on Preliminary PUD for Highland Center Mixed Use Development (13-story, 238-unit apartments, 5,200 sq ft retail/restaurant, 556 parking spaces)
• Bid award to AAA Asphalt Paving Inc. for Todville Side Street Asphalt Overlay, not to exceed $612,866
• Ordinance 2022-21 on second reading: Conditional Use Permit for a bar at 1805 First Street
• Ordinance 2022-22 on second reading: Extends short-term rental permit deadline to January 1, 2023
• Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY22-23: $901,169 in appropriations; Budget Amendment No. 2: $265,338

Ethics Review Commission

The Seabrook Ethics Review Commission will meet to discuss and consider agenda items, including a review of the city's Code of Ethics against other area cities' codes. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and establish future meeting dates.

• Review of Code of Ethics adopted by area cities for comparison to Seabrook's code
• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2022 meeting
• Establishment of future meeting dates and agenda items

Parks and Trails Committee

The Open Space and Trails Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several park-related items, including establishing a dog park, scheduling prairie maintenance mowing, and recognizing a Girl Scout troop with signage. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving updates on park repairs and community events.

• Discuss and take action on establishment and location of a Dog Park
• Discuss schedule for prairie maintenance mowing
• Discuss recognizing Girl Scout Troop 140128 with new signage at Hester Butterfly Garden
• Discuss and take action on OST formation, member structure, and directives referencing Resolution 2009-17
• Discuss and take action on Tree Planting Day of Awesomeness and proposed planting locations

Civil Service Commission

The Seabrook Civil Service Commission will meet to consider appeals challenging questions on the October 1, 2022 Sergeant promotional exam and to approve the resulting eligibility list. The meeting includes public comments, a closed executive session for legal consultation, and routine business like setting future dates.

• Appeal by Daniel Kirby, Derrick Christensen, and Shannon Oubre to challenge Sergeant exam questions
• Action on eligibility list for Sergeant rank from October 1, 2022 exam
• Closed executive session for legal advice on exam challenges and related issues

Public Notice

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on four requests: a preliminary plat for Seabrook Town Center Multifamily and Commercial, two preliminary Planned Unit Developments (Seabrook Meadows and Highland Center Mixed Use), and a conditional use permit for a music venue at 2623 NASA Road 1. The public may speak for or against each item.

• Preliminary plat for Seabrook Town Center Multifamily and Commercial (19.54 acres, north of Repsdorph Road)
• Preliminary PUD for Seabrook Meadows, a 64-lot residential subdivision (16.504 acres, west of Todville Road)
• Preliminary PUD for Highland Center Mixed Use: 13-story, 238-unit apartment building, 5,200 sq ft retail/restaurant, 556 parking spaces (3805/3813 NASA Road)
• Conditional use permit for a music venue at 2623 NASA Road 1 (MMU zoning district, penalty up to $2,000 for violations)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three significant development requests: a 13-story mixed-use building at 3805/3813 NASA Road, a conditional use permit for a music venue at 2623 NASA Road 1, and a preliminary plat for the Seabrook Town Center Multifamily and Commercial project. The meeting also includes routine approval of past minutes and future agenda planning.

• Preliminary Planned Unit Development for 13-story, 238-unit Highland Center Mixed Use Development at 3805/3813 NASA Road
• Conditional Use Permit for Music Venue at 2623 NASA Road 1 with potential $2,000 fine for violations
• Preliminary Plat approval for Seabrook Town Center Multifamily and Commercial on 19.54 acres near Repsdorph Road and State Highway 146

Public Notice

The Seabrook Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance request for a sign that does not comply with the city's zoning ordinances. The applicant seeks an exception to allow a sign advertising commercial services in a residential zoning district.

• Variance request for nonconforming sign at 1102 E. Meyer Avenue
• Applicant: Charles L. Gale, Sr., 3601 N. Meyer Road
• Property located north of East Meyer Avenue, south of Bay Sky Way, east of North Meyer Avenue

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will consider a business development incentive agreement with Seabrook Marina for a natural gas line installation not to exceed $8,520. The board will also nominate a liaison to the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and select a Business-of-the-Year. Routine items include approving September meeting minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Business Development Incentive Agreement with Seabrook Marina, 1900 Seabrook Shipyard, for natural gas line up to $8,520
• Nomination of EDC Board Member as liaison to Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
• Nomination of Business-of-the-Year with one-year memberships to Seabrook Association and Clear Lake Chamber
• Approve minutes of September 9, 2022 regular meeting
• EDC Director's report on September 2022 economic development activities

Parks and Trails Committee

The Seabrook Open Space and Trails Committee is meeting to discuss and act on park-related items, including a $220,000 project list for Carothers Coastal Gardens (East Tract) to recommend to City Council, a proposed shade structure, and a dead tree removal program. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and volunteer hour updates.

• Discuss and take action on prioritized project list for Carothers Coastal Gardens (East Tract) not to exceed $220,000
• Discuss and take action on proposed shade structure design and location for recommendation to City Council
• Discuss and take action on Tree Planting Day of Awesomeness and proposed planting locations
• Discuss and take action on Dead Tree program to identify dead trees for removal from City Parks and Trails
• Approve minutes of September 1, 2022 meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Seabrook Civil Service Commission will meet to consider approving eligibility lists for police promotions and new hires. The body will also take public comments and establish future meeting dates. No major policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approve eligibility list for Police Officer – Entry Level from September 24, 2022 exams
• Approve eligibility list for Sergeant rank from October 1, 2022 written exam

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY2022/23 budgets for the Crime Control and Prevention District, Economic Development Corporation, and city general/enterprise/special funds, as well as setting the property tax rate. The council will also vote on a bid for park restroom upgrades and other administrative items.

• Public hearings on FY2022/23 budgets for CCPD, EDC, and city funds
• Proposed tax rate of $0.476526 per $100 valuation (0.0871% decrease)
• Bid award to 123 Builders Company for Meador Park Restroom Upgrades, not to exceed $64,100
• First and final reading of ordinances adopting budgets for CCPD, EDC, and city funds
• First reading of ordinance modifying police civil service classification system

Public Notice

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 15, 2022, to discuss a request for a conditional use permit to establish a bar at 1805 First Street. The hearing is open to the public, and attendees may speak for or against the request. The commission will consider an ordinance that would grant the permit and set conditions, with a penalty of up to $2,000 for violations.

• Conditional use permit for a bar at 1805 First Street
• Ordinance amending Seabrook City Code, Appendix A, Article 13, Section 13.03
• Penalty not to exceed $2,000 for ordinance violations
• Public hearing at Seabrook City Hall, 1700 First Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to allow a bar at 1805 First Street. It will also consider extending the short-term rental permit deadline to January 1, 2023, and approve past meeting minutes and a director’s report.

• Conditional Use Permit for a bar at 1805 First Street
• Ordinance amendment to extend short-term rental permit deadline to January 1, 2023
• Approval of July 21, 2022 P&Z meeting minutes
• Director’s report on Planning & Zoning actions sent to City Council

Public Notice

The Seabrook Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 12, 2022, to consider three variance requests from Robinson 2000 Real Estate LLC for properties on Todville Road. Each request seeks a reduction in the minimum side yard setback from five feet for lots in the R-1 Single-Family Detached Residential District. The public may attend and speak for or against the requests.

• Variance request for 3319 Todville Road (Lot 3, Bay Shore subdivision)
• Variance request for 3321 Todville Road (Lot 2, Bay Shore subdivision)
• Variance request for 3325 Todville Road (Lot 1, Bay Shore subdivision)
• All requests seek to reduce side yard setback from five feet for pre-1970 platted lots

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing on its FY 2022-2023 budget, hear reports on economic development activities, and consider several contracts and incentives. The board will also discuss potential financial incentives for a business prospect in closed session and may take action afterward.

• Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 EDC budget
• Incentive request up to $8,520 for natural gas line at Seabrook Marina (1900 Seabrook Shipyard)
• Renew Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce contract up to $10,000, plus $2,000 for Christmas Boat Lane Parade sponsorship
• Renew Administrative Staffing Services Agreement up to $288,942 for FY 2022-2023
• Closed session on economic development incentives (Texas Gov't Code 551.087)

Public Notice

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing on its proposed FY 2022/23 budget. The budget includes $966,823 in expenditures, with significant allocations for economic development projects and an incentive program, plus interfund transfers. The public can inspect the full budget at the finance office.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022/23 EDC budget
• Economic development projects: $512,000
• Economic development incentive program: $200,000
• Advertising: $102,000 (no more than 10% of total revenues)
• Total expenditures: $966,823; total potential expenditure with transfers: $1,449,632

Master Plan Review Commission

The Seabrook Comprehensive Master Plan Review Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve final updates to the 2040 Comprehensive Master Plan before recommending it to the City Council. The meeting will also include routine approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Vote on final updates to the 2040 Comprehensive Master Plan
• Approve minutes from the July 20, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will consider the FY 2022-23 budget and proposed tax rate, set public hearings for September 27, and vote on a one-year extension with Waste Management including a rate increase. They will also review a compensation study, update the master fee schedule, and discuss several other items.

• Ordinance 2022-13: Master Landscaping Plan for Miramar Shopping Center (2000-2100 block of SH 146) - final reading
• One-year extension with Waste Management for trash/recycling with rate increase starting Jan 1, 2023
• Engineering services with Cobb Fendley for Old SH 146 Water line Interconnect (CIP W16) - not to exceed $130,475
• Ordinance 2022-14: Update to Master Fee Schedule (EMS, contractor, permit, park, short-term rental fees)
• Proposed tax rate for FY 2022-23 and setting public hearings on budget and tax rate for Sept 27

Ethics Review Commission

The Seabrook Ethics Review Commission will meet to discuss and consider updates to the city's Code of Ethics, review past meeting minutes, and set future meeting dates. The meeting is open to public comments and wheelchair accessible.

• Review of Article VI, 'Code of Ethics', Division 1 and 2 in the Seabrook Code of Ordinances for updates and amendments
• Approval of minutes from the July 6, 2022 Ethics Review Commission Meeting
• Establishment of future meeting dates and agenda items

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 16, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including a resolution approving an economic development incentive for a warehouse project, and new business items including a landscaping plan ordinance and an engineering task order. They will also discuss bond requirements for insurance proceeds, a plaque removal, and accounting for donations. The meeting includes public comments and routine updates.

• Resolution 2022-28: Approve EDC project designation and up to $50,000 for Transwestern warehouse at 5803 Old Highway 146
• Ordinance 2022-13: Master Landscaping Plan for Miramar Shopping Center (2000-2100 block of SH 146)
• Task Order 1 with Cobb Fendley for ARPA-funded Taylor Lake Water Line engineering, not to exceed $350,368
• Discussion on bond requirements for Carothers Coastal Gardens insurance proceeds
• Discussion on removal of plaque at Bay Area Veterans Memorial and accounting of Celebration Seabrook donations

Civil Service Commission

The Seabrook Civil Service Commission will meet to consider setting October 1, 2022 as the date for a promotional exam to the rank of Sergeant. The agenda also includes public comments and routine business such as establishing future meeting dates.

• Set date for promotional exam to Sergeant, proposed October 1, 2022
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker
• Establish future meeting dates and agenda items

Master Plan Review Commission

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a joint workshop of the Seabrook City Council, Comprehensive Master Plan Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Economic Development Corporation. The meeting is a working session to discuss the comprehensive master plan; no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Joint workshop of four city boards
• Location: Seabrook Public Works Facility, 1100 Red Bluff Road
• Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Economic Development Corporation

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a joint workshop of the Seabrook City Council, Comprehensive Master Plan Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Economic Development Corporation. The meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2022, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific action items or decisions.

• Joint workshop of four city boards and committees
• Meeting at 1100 Red Bluff Road, Seabrook, Texas
• Posted July 29, 2022, per Open Meetings Act

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will consider several action items, including a bid award for a wastewater SCADA system, a resolution for an economic development incentive for a warehouse, a request to increase municipal judge pay, and appointments to interview panels. They will also hear a post-event report on Yachty Gras and a presentation on video streaming options.

• Bid award to Hahn Equipment Company for SCADA system, not to exceed $74,750
• Resolution 2022-28: EDC project designation and $50,000 incentive for warehouse at 5803 Old Highway 146
• Request to increase municipal judge hourly rate from $150 to $200
• Nine-month extension request for Retail at the Commons project completion to May 18, 2023
• Appointments of councilmembers to interview panels for various boards and commissions

City Council

The Seabrook City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal issues related to the Bay Area Veterans Memorial and to evaluate the duties of Councilmember Joe Machol. These discussions will occur in closed executive session, with possible action taken in open session afterward.

• Closed session to consult attorney on legal issues related to Bay Area Veterans Memorial
• Closed session to deliberate evaluation and duties of Joe Machol, At Large Councilmember Position 6

City Council

The Seabrook City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget, including operations, special funds, capital improvements, and debt service. They may also consider and take action on a proposed tax rate and schedule future work sessions. Additionally, the council will allocate Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds for events in FY 2022/2023, with several funding requests from local organizations.

• Review and discuss FY 2022/2023 budget for Operations, Special Funds, Capital Improvements, and debt service
• Consider and take action on proposed tax rate
• Allocate HOT funds for FY 2022/2023 events
• Funding requests from Bay Access Sailing Programs, Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theater, Gulf Coast Film Festival, JFest Southwest, Keels and Wheels Concours D'Elegance, Seabrook Lucky Trails, Seabrook Saltwater Derby, Texas Outlaw Challenge, Yachty Gras Boat Parade

Public Notice

The Seabrook Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 25, 2022, to consider four variance requests. Three requests seek side yard setback variances for properties on Todville Road, and one seeks a variance related to yard definitions for a property on Bayport Boulevard. The hearing is open to the public, and attendees may speak for or against the requests.

• Variance request for 2650 Bayport Boulevard (Lot 2, Block 1, Clear Creek Business Park) regarding yard definitions
• Variance request for 3319 Todville Road (Lot 3, Bay Shore) for side yard setback
• Variance request for 3321 Todville Road (Lot 2, Bay Shore) for side yard setback
• Variance request for 3325 Todville Road (Lot 1, Bay Shore) for side yard setback

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Seabrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving the final plat for Lake Mija Village, Section 3, which would create 54 single-family lots on 13.68 acres. The commission will also review a master landscaping plan for the Miramar Shopping Center on Highway 146. Routine items include approving minutes from prior meetings and receiving status reports from the planning director.

• Final plat for Lake Mija Village, Section 3: 54 lots, 1 block, 1 reserve on 13.6789 acres
• Public hearing on the Lake Mija Village final plat
• Master Landscaping Plan for 2000–2100 Highway 146 (Miramar Shopping Center)
• Approve minutes from June 16, 2022 regular meeting and June 20, 2022 joint meeting
• Status updates on city projects and actions sent to City Council

Public Notice

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve the final plat for Lake Mija Village, Section 3, which would create 54 single-family lots on 13.68 acres. The applicant is Charles Anders, and the owner is Sunrise Property Partners. The property is located north of Lake Mija Court, west of Park Drive, and south of Red Bluff Road.

• Final Plat approval for Lake Mija Village, Section 3 (54 single-family lots)
• Property located north of Lake Mija Court, west of Park Drive, south of Red Bluff Road
• Applicant: Charles Anders, Owner: Sunrise Property Partners

Master Plan Review Commission

The Seabrook Comprehensive Master Plan Review Commission will meet to discuss, consider, and possibly act on reviewing and updating the Comprehensive Master Plan. The agenda also includes approving minutes from prior meetings and setting future agenda items and dates. Public comments are limited to four minutes per speaker.

• Discussion and possible action on Comprehensive Master Plan review and update
• Approve minutes from June 8, 2022 meeting
• Approve minutes from June 20, 2022 joint meeting
• Establish future agenda items and meeting dates

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will consider a budget amendment adding $729,491 for general and CIP funds, appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and board liaisons, and discuss a compensation study and live-streaming meetings. The agenda also includes a key to the city presentation and a grant application for trees.

• Ordinance 2022-12: budget amendment adding $729,491 for general and CIP funds
• Resolution 2022-27: application for Apache Foundation Tree Grant
• Appointment of Ed Klein to Planning & Zoning Commission (term to Jan 1, 2025)
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for 2022/2023
• Discussion on live streaming City Council meetings

Parks and Trails Committee

The Seabrook City Council and Open Space & Trails Committee will hold a joint workshop to discuss strategic priorities, focusing on the draft FY 23 Capital Improvements Plan, the Open Space & Parks Master Plan 2020, and the Open Space & Parks Work Plan. They may take action on items discussed. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Joint workshop on draft FY 23 Capital Improvements Plan (parks section)
• Review of Open Space & Parks Master Plan 2020
• Review of current Open Space & Trails Work Plan
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Seabrook City Council and Open Space & Trails Committee will hold a joint workshop to discuss strategic priorities, focusing on the draft FY 23 Capital Improvements Plan, the Open Space & Parks Master Plan 2020, and the Open Space & Parks Work Plan. They may take action on items discussed. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Joint workshop on draft FY 23 Capital Improvements Plan (parks section)
• Review of Open Space & Parks Master Plan 2020
• Review of current Open Space & Trails Work Plan
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker

Parks and Trails Committee

The Seabrook Open Space and Trails Committee will meet to discuss and consider a proposed butterfly waystation at Baybrook Park, along with updates on park maintenance and volunteer efforts. The agenda includes a presentation on a monarch waystation award application, approval of previous meeting minutes, and reports from staff and committee members on park items.

• Consider proposed Baybrook Park butterfly waystation
• Update on monarch waystation for American Heritage High School Level Award
• Approve minutes of June 6, 2022 meeting
• Report on park repairs, signage, plants, and vegetation
• Status report on committee recommendations to City Council

Ethics Review Commission

The Seabrook Ethics Review Commission will meet to review proposed updates to the city’s ethics code, including Article VI, Divisions 1 and 2. The commission will also approve past meeting minutes and set future meeting dates.

• Review of Article VI, 'Code of Ethics', Divisions 1 and 2 for updates and amendments
• Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2022 Ethics Review Commission meeting
• Establishment of future meeting dates and agenda items

City Council

The Seabrook City Council is holding a special meeting to consider extending its depository banking agreement with Wells Fargo through June 30, 2023, and to review the proposed FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) projects. The CIP presentation is for discussion and possible action. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Consider extension of Wells Fargo Bank depository banking agreement until June 30, 2023
• Presentation and review of FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) projects
• Public comments (max 4 minutes per speaker)

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Seabrook City Council at a Hurricane Preparedness Workshop, not a regular meeting. No official decisions or discussions are scheduled; the council may be present for the workshop.

• Hurricane Preparedness Workshop on June 25, 2022, 9:30am–12:00pm
• Location: Seabrook Public Works Training Room, 1100 Red Bluff Road

Parks and Trails Committee

The Open Space and Trails Committee of Seabrook, Texas, is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider the park-related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and to establish future meeting dates and agenda items. The agenda includes public comments and routine business, but no specific projects or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discuss and consider park-related CIP
• CIP presentation
• Establish future meeting dates and agenda items
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker

Master Plan Review Commission

The Seabrook Comprehensive Master Plan Review Commission, City Council, Economic Development Corporation, and Planning and Zoning Commission will meet jointly to review and discuss updates to the Comprehensive Master Plan. The agenda includes public comments and a workshop session, with no specific action items listed.

• Joint workshop to review and discuss Comprehensive Master Plan updates
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker
• Meeting at Public Works Building, 1100 Red Bluff Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Seabrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving a partial re-plat of two lots at 901 Grunewald Avenue to re-orient them to front Fifth Street instead of Grunewald Avenue. They will also discuss the North Planning Area and properties south of Red Bluff Road, including zoning, development inventory, grandfathered uses, drainage, and FEMA flood map impacts. Routine items include approving minutes and receiving director reports.

• Public hearing and action on partial re-plat of 901 Grunewald, Lots 6 & 7 Block 53
• Discussion of North Planning Area and properties south of Red Bluff Road
• Examination of existing zoning districts and grandfathered uses
• Information on drainage and FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map impacts
• Approval of April 21 and May 19, 2022 P&Z minutes

Public Notice

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2022, to consider three replat requests. Two requests involve splitting properties in the Ritson Morris Survey into four lots, one block, and one reserve each. A third request seeks to reorient two lots at 901 Grunewald to front Fifth Street instead of Grunewald Avenue. The hearing is open to the public, and attendees may speak for or against the requests.

• Partial re-plat of 901 Grunewald (Lots 6 & 7, Block 53) to reorient lots to front Fifth Street
• Replat of Lot 8, Ritson Morris Survey (6.008 acres) to create 4 lots, 1 block, 1 reserve
• Replat of Lot 7, Ritson Morris Survey (7.597 acres) to create 4 lots, 1 block, 1 reserve
• Applicant for both Ritson Morris replats: Hind Saad, 13501 Katy Freeway, Houston
• Owner for both Ritson Morris replats: Starship Conroe, 925 Marina Bay Drive, Kemah

Board of Adjustment/Building Standards Commission

The Seabrook Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and consider three variance requests: one to allow crushed decomposed granite parking at 3010 Todville Road, one to reduce the 30-foot front yard setback at 3018 Bayport Blvd, and one to reduce the waterfront setback at 2949 N. Island Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the April 11, 2022 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Variance for parking surface at 3010 Todville Road (Alex Grous)
• Variance for front yard setback at 3018 Bayport Blvd (BDT Seabrook Property LLC)
• Variance for water-abutting yard setback at 2949 N. Island Drive (Tyler Salazar / Erin and David Graglia)
• Approve minutes from April 11, 2022 BOA meeting

Ethics Review Commission

The Seabrook Ethics Review Commission will meet to administer oaths to new members, review the city's Code of Ethics for potential updates, approve prior meeting minutes, and set future meeting dates. The agenda is largely routine, with the main substantive item being the review of the ethics code.

• Administer Oath(s) of Office to new Commission Member(s)
• Review of Article VI, 'Code of Ethics', Division 1 and Division 2 for updates and amendments
• Approve minutes of March 2, 2022 meeting
• Establish future meeting dates and agenda items

Master Plan Review Commission

The Seabrook Comprehensive Master Plan Review Commission will meet to discuss, consider, and possibly act on reviewing and updating the city's Comprehensive Master Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes and setting future agenda items and dates. Public comments are allowed, limited to four minutes per speaker.

• Discussion and possible action on review and update of the Comprehensive Master Plan
• Approve minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting
• Establish future agenda items and meeting dates

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will consider several significant items, including a $1 million economic development project for the Old Seabrook Livable Center, multiple FEMA grant applications for generators and pier repairs, and a contract for SH 146 beautification design. They will also vote on ordinances for impact fees and an axe throwing venue, and approve routine items like a no-wake zone resolution and contract extensions.

• Bid award to Clark Condon for SH 146 Beautification design, not to exceed $191,800
• Ordinance 2022-09 amending impact fees for new construction
• Ordinance 2022-10 granting conditional use permit for axe throwing venue at 1002 N. Meyer Ave
• Five FEMA grant applications for generators and Pine Gully Pier, totaling over $3 million in grant funds
• Contract with Celerity Engineering for Pine Gully Pier design, not to exceed $179,998.20

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss the North Planning Area south of Red Bluff Road, including existing zoning, available properties, grandfathered uses, drainage, and FEMA flood map impacts. The body will also approve prior meeting minutes, receive project status updates, and set future agenda items.

• Review North Planning Area zoning and development potential south of Red Bluff Road
• Approve minutes from April 21, 2022 P&Z meeting
• Receive status update on City projects from Planning Director
• Receive report on P&Z actions sent to City Council
• Establish future agenda items and meeting dates

Public Notice

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2022, to discuss a request for a partial re-plat of 901 Grunewald Avenue (Lots 6 & 7, Block 53) to create two single-family lots. The public may speak for or against the request.

• Partial re-plat of 901 Grunewald, Lots 6 & 7, Block 53, Town of Seabrook
• Purpose: create two single-family lots
• Applicant: Matthew Sigmon, 2205 San Felipe Street, Houston, TX
• Owner: Hank Kidd, P.O. Box 353, Seabrook, TX
• Location: west of Grunewald Avenue, north of Fifth Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Seabrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on three replat requests and a conditional use permit for an axe-throwing venue. They will also discuss the North Planning Area south of Red Bluff Road, including zoning, development inventory, grandfathered uses, drainage, and FEMA flood map impacts, and consider appointing commissioners to master plan meetings.

• Partial re-plat of Lots 5, 8, 9, Block 22 Morristown to create one single-family lot (west of Todville Road)
• Replat of Lot 8, Ritson Morris Survey (6.008 acres) to create 4 lots, 1 block, 1 reserve (south of Repsdorph Road)
• Replat of Lot 7, Ritson Morris Survey (7.597 acres) to create 4 lots, 1 block, 1 reserve (west of Repsdorph Road)
• Conditional Use Permit for an Axe Throwing Venue at 1002 N. Meyer Avenue Suite A
• Discussion of North Planning Area south of Red Bluff Road: zoning, development inventory, grandfathered uses, drainage, FEMA flood maps

Public Notice

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2022, to consider three replat requests and a conditional use permit for an axe throwing venue. The replats include combining three lots into one single-family lot in Morristown, and two separate replats in the Riston Morris Survey to create four lots, one block, and one reserve each. The commission will also review a request for a conditional use permit for an axe throwing venue at 1002 N. Meyer Avenue Suite A.

• Partial re-plat of Lots 5, 8, 9, Block 22 Morristown to create one single-family lot (applicant Ruth Levine)
• Replat of Lot 8, Riston Morris Survey, to create 4 lots, 1 block, 1 reserve (6.008 acres, applicant Hind Saad)
• Replat of Lot 7, Riston Morris Survey, to create 4 lots, 1 block, 1 reserve (7.597 acres, applicant Hind Saad)
• Conditional use permit for Axe Throwing Venue at 1002 N. Meyer Avenue Suite A

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will meet on April 19, 2022, to consider a bid award of $77,600 to Underground Construction, LLC for the Red Bluff Waterline Replacement Project and vote on a resolution to deny CenterPoint Energy's distribution cost recovery factor rate increase. The agenda also includes a second reading of Ordinance 2022-08 amending the Seabrook Town Center PUD, approving a shared dispatch software agreement up to $170,000 with League City, and presentations including the annual public safety report.

• Bid award to Underground Construction, LLC for the Red Bluff Waterline Replacement Project for $77,600.00
• Ordinance 2022-08 second reading for amendments to the Seabrook Town Center PUD (Planned Unit Development)
• Resolution 2022-12 regarding the denial of CenterPoint Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF)
• Shared Agency Agreement with League City for Motorola Computer Aided Dispatch software for an amount not to exceed $170,000.00
• Discussion on possible updates and amendments to Chapter 10 'Animals' of the Seabrook Code of Ordinances

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will hold public hearings on two proposed projects: up to $50,000 in incentives for TransWestern Development Company for warehousing at 5803 Old Highway 146, and up to $115,000 for Freese and Nichols to update the Comprehensive Master Plan. The board will also consider approving the $1,000,000 Old Seabrook Livable Center – Phase I project, a resolution for the master plan consultant, a bylaw amendment for staggered terms, and $2,000 for the Keels and Wheels event. Routine items include approving minutes and status updates.

• Public hearing on $50,000 incentive for TransWestern Development Company warehousing at 5803 Old Highway 146
• Public hearing on $115,000 contract with Freese and Nichols for Comprehensive Master Plan update
• Consider approval of $1,000,000 Old Seabrook Livable Center – Phase I project
• Consider resolution for $115,000 consultant for master plan update
• Consider $2,000 for Keels and Wheels event on April 29, 2022

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will consider amending its bylaws to create staggered terms for directors and submit Resolution 2022-01 to the City Council for approval. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Proposed amendment to EDC Bylaws Article Four, Section 4.02 on director terms
• Resolution 2022-01 for City Council approval

Public Notice

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is holding public hearings on April 14, 2022, to consider two proposed projects funded by sales tax revenue. The first is a $115,000 contract for a consultant to develop a comprehensive master plan. The second is a $50,000 incentive for TransWestern Development Company for warehousing and storage construction at 5803 Old Highway 146. Residents may petition for an election on the use of tax proceeds within 60 days of the notice.

• Public hearing for $115,000 consultant contract for comprehensive master plan
• Public hearing for $50,000 incentive to TransWestern Development Company for warehousing at 5803 Old Highway 146
• Both hearings at Seabrook City Hall, 1700 First Street, at 6:00 p.m. on April 14, 2022
• Petition option for voters to request election on tax proceeds use within 60 days

Master Plan Review Commission

The Seabrook Comprehensive Master Plan Review Commission is meeting to organize itself by electing a Chair and Vice-Chair, setting meeting dates, and beginning the review and update of the city's Comprehensive Master Plan. The agenda includes public comments and introductions of the consultant Freese & Nichols. This is an organizational and planning session, with no specific decisions on plan content listed.

• Introduction of Freese & Nichols, commission members, and city staff
• Discussion and possible action on establishing Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion and possible action on setting meeting dates and times
• Discussion and possible action on review and update of the Comprehensive Master Plan
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker

Ethics Review Commission

The Seabrook Ethics Review Commission will meet to administer oaths to new members, review proposed updates to the city’s ethics code, and approve prior meeting minutes. The meeting is open to public comments and wheelchair accessible at Seabrook City Hall.

• Administer oaths of office to new Commission Member(s)
• Review Article VI, 'Code of Ethics' in the Seabrook Code of Ordinances for updates and amendments
• Approve minutes of the March 2, 2022 Ethics Review Commission Meeting

City Council

The Seabrook City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint public hearing to consider amendments to the Seabrook Town Center Planned Unit Development (PUD). The applicant, HS Development Group, seeks approval for changes to the PUD covering multiple tracts of land near Repsdorph Road and State Highway 146. The meeting is a special joint session with public comments and a single hearing item.

• Public hearing on amendments to Seabrook Town Center PUD
• Applicant: HS Development Group, Spring, Texas
• Owner: Pacific Ridge Properties, Santa Barbara, CA
• Property located north of Repsdorph Road, south of Oak Dale Way, west of SH 146, east of Lakeside Drive
• Multiple tracts totaling approximately 19.5 acres in Ritson Morris Survey, Harris County

City Council

The Interview Panel is meeting to interview candidates for one regular and two alternate positions on the Seabrook Ethics Review Commission. The panel may also set future meeting dates. This is not a City Council meeting, though council members may attend.

• Interview candidates for Ethics Review Commission: Thomas Castleman, Liliana Gonzalez
• One regular and two alternate positions to be filled
• Resolution 2021-21 and Seabrook Code of Ethics referenced as attachments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Seabrook Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly act on a City Engineer's report on the Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan, and will deliberate on the North Planning Area south of Red Bluff Road, including zoning, available properties, grandfathered uses, drainage, and FEMA flood map impacts. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving project status reports.

• Report on Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan update
• Deliberation on North Planning Area and properties south of Red Bluff Road
• Examination of existing zoning districts and inventory of developable properties
• Discussion of grandfathered uses and structures, drainage, and FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map impacts
• Approval of February 17, 2022 P&Z meeting minutes

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance to add axe throwing as a conditional use in multiple zoning districts. They will also discuss updates to emergency medical services (EMS) fee schedules and billing policies, and appoint members to the 2022 Comprehensive Master Plan Review Commission.

• Public hearing to amend zoning code to allow axe throwing venues in C-2, C-3, WAD, MMU, POD, STCOD, OS, LI, 146-S, and 146-M zoning districts
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-07 to establish axe throwing venues as a conditional use
• Consider amendments to EMS fee schedule and Resolution 2022-08 on EMS billing and write-off policy
• Appointment of seven members to the 2022 Comprehensive Master Plan Review Commission

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation meets to review economic development activities, hear a presentation from Transwestern Development Company, and decide on business incentives and funding for a master plan consultant. The board will also nominate members for upcoming Washington D.C. trips and approve past meeting minutes.

• Consider $200,000 incentive for Transwestern Development Company at 5803 Old Highway 146 for Bayport 146 Distribution Center project
• Fund up to $115,000 for Comprehensive Master Plan consultant to promote business development
• Nominate EDC Board Member for BAHEP Space Exploration trip (May 16–18, 2022)
• Nominate EDC Board Member for Economic Alliance Advocacy trip (April 26–29, 2022)
• Approve minutes of December 9, 2021 and January 31, 2022 meetings

Public Notice

The Seabrook City Council and Economic Development Corporation posted a notice of a possible quorum at a public summit. The meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2022, at SpringHill Suites Marriott on NASA Parkway from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This notice complies with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

City Council

The Interview Panel is meeting to interview three candidates for seven positions on the 2022 Comprehensive Master Plan Review Commission. The panel may also set future meeting dates. This is a procedural meeting focused on appointments, not a regular City Council meeting.

• Interview candidates for 7 positions on the 2022 Comprehensive Master Plan Review Commission
• Candidates: Richard Cucco, Joseph Culligan, Ann Wacker
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker
• Meeting at City Hall, 1700 1st Street, Seabrook, TX

Parks and Trails Committee

The Open Space and Trails Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several park-related items, including Hester Butterfly Garden maintenance and volunteering, Eco-Star leaves honoring Drusilla Carothers and Mary Milby, updates on Pine Gully Pier and McHale Platform, and Carothers Community Gardens. They will also consider design criteria for Hwy 146 landscape improvements and receive staff updates on park repairs and grants. The meeting includes a consent agenda to approve prior minutes and public comments.

• Administer oath to new committee member Jesse Jones
• Discuss Hester Butterfly Garden maintenance, signage, and spring volunteers
• Discuss Eco-Star leaves honoring Drusilla Carothers and Mary Milby
• Update on Pine Gully Pier and McHale Platform
• Discuss design criteria for Hwy 146 landscape improvement

Ethics Review Commission

The Seabrook Ethics Review Commission is meeting to administer oaths to new members, elect officers, and consider a change to the Code of Ethics that would move the commission member term expiration date from October 31 to January 1. They will also approve minutes from a 2019 meeting and set future meeting dates.

• Administer Oath(s) of Office to new Commission Member(s)
• Elect Commission President and Vice President for terms ending December 31, 2022
• Review of Article VI, 'Code of Ethics', Section 2-207(c) to consider changing member term expiration date from October 31 to January 1
• Approve minutes of September 12, 2019 Ethics Review Commission Meeting
• Establish future meeting dates and agenda items

Ethics Review Commission

The Seabrook Ethics Review Commission is meeting to administer oaths to new members, elect officers, and consider a change to the Code of Ethics that would move the commission member term expiration date from October 31 to January 1. The commission will also approve minutes from a 2019 meeting and set future meeting dates. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Administer Oath(s) of Office to new Commission Member(s)
• Elect Commission President and Vice President for terms ending December 31, 2022
• Review of Article VI, 'Code of Ethics', Section 2-207(c) to consider changing term expiration date from October 31 to January 1
• Approve minutes of September 12, 2019 Ethics Review Commission Meeting
• Establish future meeting dates and agenda items

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will meet to consider several items, including a bid award for a classification and compensation study, a first reading of a short-term rental ordinance, and multiple resolutions and appointments. They will also receive updates on various projects and hold a closed executive session on legal issues.

• Bid award to Evergreen Solutions LLC for classification and compensation study, $29,500 base bid plus alternate for job description revisions
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-07 creating short-term rental regulations with penalties up to $2,000 per offense
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-05 updating fire prevention code, including open burning restrictions and $2,000 penalty
• Professional services agreement with Cobb Fendley for Todville Asphalt Overlay engineering, $56,300
• Resolution 2022-06 setting public hearing for May 3, 2022 on impact fees update

Parks and Trails Committee

The Open Space and Trails Committee of Seabrook, Texas, will meet to discuss and consider several park-related items, including maintenance and signage for the Hester Butterfly Garden, directional trail signs, and the Carothers Community Gardens. They will also receive updates on a recent tree planting event and various park repairs and events. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period.

• Discuss Hester Butterfly Garden maintenance, signage, and volunteer opportunities
• Discuss directional trail signs
• Update on Tree Planting Day of Awesomeness (January 8)
• Discuss Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award application
• Discuss Carothers Community Gardens

City Council

This is a candidate orientation, not a regular council meeting. It includes presentations on election filing requirements and the roles and responsibilities of council members. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation on Texas Election Code, Ethics Review Commission, City Charter, and Code of Ordinances filing requirements
• Presentation on roles, responsibilities, and expectations for serving on City Council

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will meet to decide on budget adjustments, ordinance updates, and election scheduling. They will also discuss hotel occupancy tax funding and volunteer policy revisions. Routine updates on infrastructure projects and grant administration will be provided.

• Approve $734,056 in budget amendments for multiple city funds
• Update Chapter 34 Fire Prevention and Protection ordinance with new penalties up to $2,000
• Schedule May 7, 2022 General Election with June 4 runoff if needed
• Commit $2,781,850 in fund balance per accounting standards
• Appoint new members to Planning & Zoning Commission

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to discuss short- and long-term capital improvement projects for fiscal years 2022-2026 and potential funding partnerships with the City of Seabrook. The agenda includes public comments and a workshop session. No formal decisions are listed; the main item is a discussion.

• Discussion of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for FY 2022-2026+
• Funding partnerships with the City of Seabrook
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker

Board of Adjustment/Building Standards Commission

The Seabrook Board of Adjustment/Building Standards Commission will hear a public hearing on a request to vary zoning rules for an accessory structure at 1637 E. Meyer Avenue. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and allow public comments on any city-related matters.

• Variance request for accessory structure at 1637 E. Meyer Avenue, Seabrook, TX 77586
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2021 meeting
• Public hearing on zoning variance under Seabrook Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Article 3, Section 3.04.04

City Council

The Interview Panel is meeting to interview candidates for the Planning & Zoning Commission, with terms expiring March 1, 2022. The panel may also set future meeting dates. Public comments are allowed, limited to four minutes per speaker.

• Interviews for Planning & Zoning Commission positions (terms expire March 1, 2022)
• Candidates: Greg Aguilar, Richard Cucco, Scott Reynolds, Guy Rodgers
• Resolution 2021-21 referenced
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will meet to consider several items, including a recommendation from the Public Safety Task Force to transfer $114.68 from reserves and approve $94,490.68 in 2022 expenditures from the Public Safety Fund. They will also discuss funding for capital improvement projects under the American Rescue Plan Act and a charitable distribution of up to $10,000 from Celebration Seabrook event proceeds. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the quarterly investment report and minutes, and a closed executive session to consult with attorneys regarding a lawsuit.

• Public Safety Fund transfer of $114.68 and 2022 expenditures of $94,490.68
• Charitable distribution of Celebration Seabrook proceeds up to $10,000
• ARPA funding for CIP projects W5-Taylor Lake Water Line Crossing and W19-NASA Road Waterline Interconnect
• Local match funding for Pine Gully Wastewater Treatment Plant under HMGP
• Closed executive session on lawsuit City of Seabrook v. Barge 295

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to discuss short- and long-term economic development Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 and beyond, including potential funding partnerships with the City of Seabrook. The agenda includes a public comment period and a workshop session on these projects. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of CIP projects for FY 2022-2026+
• Funding partnerships with the City of Seabrook
• Public comments limited to 4 minutes per speaker

Parks and Trails Committee

The Open Space and Trails Committee will review park maintenance, volunteer activities, and community initiatives at this meeting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Approve minutes from December 9, 2021 meeting
• Discuss Tree Planting Day of Awesomeness on January 8th
• Review light poles at Friendship Park soccer field
• Consider Hester Butterfly Garden volunteer plans for spring
• Update on Carothers Community Gardens

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will meet to decide on two ordinances—one defining music venues and their parking rules, and another updating personnel policies on holidays, attendance, and harassment. They will also vote on a $12.2 million wastewater infrastructure contract, a resolution revising police policies, and a multiple-use agreement with TxDOT. The meeting includes routine updates on the 2022 election, strategic planning, and SH 146 expansion.

• Approve Ordinance 2022-01 defining 'Music Venue' and parking requirements in zoning districts
• Approve Ordinance 2022-02 revising personnel policies on holidays, attendance, and harassment
• Approve $12,239,929.50 contract with Alcott, Inc. for wastewater system retrofit
• Consider Resolution 2022-02 amending Police Policies and Procedures Manual
• Consider Resolution 2022-03 allowing Multiple Use Agreement with TxDOT