Seabrook, TX

City Council

General

Parks and Trails Committee

The Seabrook Parks and Trails Committee will review a code of conduct guide and approve previous minutes. The main agenda items involve discussions on ecotourism signage and the Carothers East Tract Shoreline Enhancement project. Staff will also report on city projects, grant administration, and volunteer hours.

• Discussion regarding ecotourism signs
• Discussion regarding The Carothers East Tract Shoreline Enhancement
• Presentation on Boards and Commission Code of Conduct guide
• Approval of August 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Report on city projects, community events, and grant administration

Economic Development Corporation

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

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Parks and Trails Committee

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Economic Development Corporation

Planning & Zoning Commission

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Economic Development Corporation

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Planning & Zoning Commission

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Economic Development Corporation

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Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider amendments to the city's zoning code to define and regulate a 'Nonprofit Therapeutic Service Dog Training and Wellness Campus,' including where it's allowed and parking requirements. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a bar at 2900 E. Nasa Parkway, Suite 250. The commission will take action on these items, plus approve minutes from prior meetings and receive a report on actions sent to City Council.

• Public hearing and consideration of zoning amendments to add 'Nonprofit Therapeutic Service Dog Training and Wellness Campus' to definitions, land use matrix, and parking regulations
• Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a 'Bar' at 2900 E. Nasa Parkway, Suite 250
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026 Joint Meeting with City Council and Economic Development Corporation
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Oath of office for new commission member Robert Zeller

General

The Seabrook City Council is holding a special meeting to review the certified property appraisal roll, discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, and consider setting the 2026 property tax rate. The council will also vote on approving the final proposed budget and related budgets for the Crime Control District and Economic Development Corporation, and will schedule public hearings on the tax rate and budget for September 15, 2026. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement showing the proposed tax rate would increase the average homestead tax bill by about $114.16 compared to the no-new-revenue rate.

• Consider approval of proposed 2026 property tax rate of 0.464152 per $100 valuation and call public hearing for September 15, 2026
• Consider approval of Final Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and call public hearing for September 15, 2026
• Consider approval of Final Proposed Crime Control District FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Consider approval of Final Proposed Seabrook Economic Development Corporation FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Review and discuss FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget including Special Funds and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

City Council

The Seabrook City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including adopting a code of ethics for city boards, approving an investment policy, and authorizing a contract with the Texas DPS for conviction reporting. They will also vote on increasing a voluntary public safety donation from $3 to $5, approving a $135,120 design task order for the 1st Street reconstruction, and possibly renaming the Fourth of July Kids' Parade. The agenda includes presentations, public comments, and a closed session on real property and legal matters.

• Resolution 2026-14: Adopt Code of Ethics and Conduct for city boards, commissions, committees, and corporations
• Resolution 2026-15: Approve City of Seabrook Investment Policy
• Resolution 2026-16: Approve interlocal contract with Texas DPS for Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) system
• Resolution 2026-17: Increase suggested voluntary monthly donation to Public Safety Fund from $3 to $5
• Task Order #6 with Duplantis Design Group: $135,120 for design of CIP S-33 1st Street Reconstruction Project

General

The Seabrook City Council and Parks & Trails Committee will meet jointly to discuss the future disposition, use, or development of the Ruth Hanssen donated property at 3709 NASA Parkway, and to prioritize Parks and Trails capital projects. No final decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and recommendations only.

• Discussion of property at 3709 NASA Parkway (Ruth Hanssen donated property)
• Prioritization of Parks and Trails capital projects: Berm Extension Trail, Carothers West Tract Trail Loop, Carothers Coastal Garden Shoreline Enhancement, Robinson Parking Lot Expansion, Shade Structure at Friendship Park

Civil Service Commission

The Seabrook Civil Service Commission will consider approving the Promotional Eligibility List for the rank of Sergeant, based on a written exam and assessment center. The commission will also approve the minutes from its April 27, 2026 meeting. Public comments are limited to four minutes per speaker.

• Consider approval of Promotional Eligibility List for Sergeant (exam March 7, 2026; assessment center August 12, 2026)
• Approve April 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and consider renewing an administrative staffing services agreement for up to $268,381. The board will also vote on renewing contracts with the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce ($10,000) and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership ($20,000). Presentations from both organizations are scheduled.

• Public hearing on Proposed FY 2026-2027 SEDC Budget
• Renewal of Administrative Staffing Services Agreement for FY 2026-2027, not to exceed $268,381
• Renewal of Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce contract, not to exceed $10,000
• Renewal of Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership contract, not to exceed $20,000
• Presentation by Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

General

The notice announces a possible quorum of the Seabrook City Council, Economic Development Corporation, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment at a community open house. The event is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Works Building, 1100 Red Bluff Road, Seabrook, Texas.

Parks and Trails Committee

The Seabrook Parks and Trails Committee will hear presentations on the Carothers Gardens East Tract, Bayside Park, and Hanssen Pocket Park projects, then consider recommendations to forward to the City Council. Members will also discuss grant funding, volunteer hours, and future meeting dates.

• Presentation on Carothers Gardens East Tract project (DDG)
• Presentation on Bayside Park Project (Kimley Horn)
• Recommendation on $160,000 Keep Texas Beautiful Grant allocation for TXDOT right-of-way improvements
• Recommendation to Council on Carothers Gardens East Tract, Bayside Park, and Hanssen Pocket Park
• Consideration of outdoor classroom creation and GIS access app for Parks and Trails system

General

The City Council will conduct a work session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget. The body will evaluate projected revenues, expenditures, and departmental funding needs.

• Review of General Fund operating revenues, expenditures, and personnel costs
• Review of Enterprise Fund utilities including water, wastewater, and sanitation
• Review of Special Revenue and Dedicated Funds including grants and hotel occupancy tax (HOT)
• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) infrastructure investments

The Seabrook City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, with the City Manager presenting revenues, expenditures, and fund balances. Council requested adding $3,500 for Council training and dues, and asked for information on a potential 2.5% water utility rate increase and using an outside agency for short-term rental data collection. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a work session.

• Requested $3,500 addition to budget for Council training and dues
• Requested information on potential 2.5% water utility rate increase
• Requested information on using outside agency for short-term rental data collection

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will meet on August 4, 2026, to decide on professional design contracts totaling $95,000 for drainage analysis and TxDOT permitting, ratify a $40,000 façade improvement agreement for a hotel on NASA Parkway, and approve a preliminary PUD for a 669,600 sq ft warehouse project. The council will also consider appointing a Planning & Zoning Commission member and accept the FY 2024-25 financial audit.

• Approve $5,000 amendment to add TxDOT permitting to engineering contract for North Meyer Avenue with Duplantis Design Group
• $40,000 performance agreement for Commercial Façade Improvements at 2120 NASA Parkway (SpringHill Suites by Marriott)
• $50,000 task order for drainage analysis and improvement projects for Baywood Drive and Pine Gully Road with Duplantis Design Group
• Appoint Planning & Zoning Commission member for term ending December 31, 2028
• Accept FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit

The Seabrook City Council approved a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a Local Support Multi-Tenant Distribution Center, consisting of a 464,400 sq ft and a 205,200 sq ft warehouse, with a list of conditions including hazardous material restrictions, no stacked shipping containers, and delayed groundbreaking until Port Southern Access Road construction is complete. The vote was 5-1, with Councilmember Cervantes opposed. The council also approved a $5,000 amendment for TxDOT permitting on North Meyer Avenue, a $40,000 facade improvement agreement for SpringHill Suites, a $50,000 drainage analysis task order, and the FY 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Approved Preliminary PUD for two-warehouse distribution center (5-1, Cervantes opposed)
• Approved $5,000 amendment to North Meyer Avenue Task Order #3 with Duplantis Design Group
• Approved $40,000 facade improvement agreement with Omkar Group Seabrook, LP dba SpringHill Suites
• Approved $50,000 Task Order #5 for drainage analysis of Baywood Drive and Pine Gully Road
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit
• Amended financial report motion to require quarterly staff reports on procurement SOPs
• Approved appointment of Robert Zeller to Planning & Zoning Commission (5-1, Sanford opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including July 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will discuss and consider approving a new website and digital lead generation contract with Golden Shovel for up to $92,000. The board will also review marketing initiatives for The Point property, discuss capital improvement projects from the FY 2027-2030 CIP, and consider the draft FY 2027 SEDC budget and financial figures. Public comments will be heard.

• Consider approving new EDC website and digital lead generation by Golden Shovel, not to exceed $92,000
• Discussion and demo on EDC marketing/advertising initiatives, including a campaign for The Point property
• Review of short and long-term economic development capital projects in the FY 2027-2030 CIP and draft FY 2027 SEDC Budget
• Consider approving the SEDC Financial Figures for FY 2027
• Approval of minutes from the July 8, 2026 joint meeting and July 9, 2026 regular EDC meeting

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation voted unanimously to reject a proposal from Golden Shovel for a new website and digital lead generation services costing up to $92,000. The board then approved the FY 2027 budget, with a clarification to generalize two budget figures while keeping the $110,000 advertising line item. The board also approved the minutes from its July 8 and July 9, 2026 meetings.

• Rejected the Golden Shovel website and digital lead generation proposal not to exceed $92,000 (failed unanimously).
• Approved the FY 2027 SEDC budget with a clarification to generalize two budget figures, keeping the $110,000 advertising line item.
• Approved the minutes of the July 8, 2026 joint meeting with City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission.
• Approved the minutes of the July 9, 2026 regular EDC meeting.

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a Preliminary Planned Unit Development for a Local Support Multi-Tenant Distribution Center consisting of two large warehouses totaling approximately 669,600 square feet. Council will also vote on ratifying an $850,000 incentive grant for Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana, and consider multiple infrastructure items including streetlight installations and sewer system testing. The agenda includes acceptance of the annual comprehensive financial report and a taxpayer impact statement showing a potential property tax increase of $114.16 for the average homestead.

• Public hearing and possible approval of Preliminary PUD for two warehouses (464,400 sq ft and 205,200 sq ft) on agenda as items 6.1 and 7.9
• Ratification of $850,000 New Construction & Development Grant incentive agreement with Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana, LLC (item 5.1)
• Change Order No. 1 for Main Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Demolition - $152,027 for additional soil removal (item 7.2)
• Approval of $48,632 for 32 decorative streetlights on Repsdorph Road, with budget amendment required (item 7.4)
• Second reading of ordinance creating regulations for temporary portable restroom units, with fine up to $500 per offense (item 4.2)

City Council approved a construction and development grant for Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana and allocated Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for 12 local events. The council also approved several infrastructure projects, including sewer testing and street lighting. A proposal for a multi-tenant distribution center failed to move forward.

• Approved $850,000 construction grant for Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana (6-1)
• Approved Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for 12 events, including $40,000 for Keels & Wheels and $38,500 for Barge 295 Fall Fest (unanimous)
• Approved $244,020 task order for sanitary sewer smoke testing (6-1)
• Approved $152,027 change order for Main Street Wastewater Treatment Plant demolition (unanimous)
• Approved $48,632 agreement for 32 decorative streetlights on Repsdorph Road (unanimous)
• Approved installation of 17 Cobra streetlights on East Meyer (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Steven Dean to Civil Service Commission (unanimous)
• Preliminary PUD for multi-tenant distribution center failed (motion died for lack of second)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the city's zoning code to create a definition and regulations for a "Nonprofit Therapeutic Service Dog Training and Wellness Campus," including permitted uses and parking requirements. They will also vote on minutes from previous meetings and receive a status report on actions forwarded to City Council. The agenda includes public comments and routine business items.

• Public hearing on amending zoning code to define and regulate "Nonprofit Therapeutic Service Dog Training and Wellness Campus"
• Consideration of amending the Comprehensive Land Use Regulation Matrix to add the use as permitted by right or condition
• Consideration of adding parking regulations for the new land use category
• Approval of minutes from July 8 joint meeting with City Council and EDC
• Approval of minutes from June 18 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting

Board of Adjustment/Building Standards Commission

The Seabrook Board of Adjustment/Building Standards Commission will hold a public hearing and then consider a request for a variance from the side-yard setback requirement in the Single-Family Detached Residential District. The board will also hear public comments and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Public hearing for variance to side-yard setback (Sec. 3.03.04(D) of the zoning code)
• Consideration and potential action on the variance request
• Public comment period for any city-related matter
• Approval of minutes from the June 1, 2026 meeting

General

The Seabrook City Council will meet for a strategic planning session on July 10, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. at the BAHEP Building. This is a notice of a possible quorum required by the Open Meetings Act.

• Strategic Planning Session
• BAHEP Building, 1150 Gemini Street
• Notice of Possible Quorum
• Meeting posted July 2, 2026

Parks and Trails Committee

The Seabrook Parks and Trails Committee will consider recommending to City Council a $160,000 allocation of Keep Texas Beautiful Grant proceeds for improvements within the TXDOT right of way. They will also discuss updates on Carothers Coastal Gardens, the Bayside Park expansion, and ecotourism signs. The committee will take action on new and existing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) recommendations to Council.

• Recommendation to Council on Keep Texas Beautiful Grant allocation not to exceed $160,000 for TXDOT right-of-way improvements
• Discussion on status of Carothers Coastal Gardens
• Discussion on Bayside Park expansion project at Main Street Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Consideration of new and existing CIP item recommendations to Council
• Discussion on ecotourism signs by committee member John Coggeshall

The Seabrook Parks and Trails Committee approved the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes and ranked the top six existing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) items to recommend to City Council. No action was taken on new CIP items, and the Keep Texas Beautiful grant allocation was discussed but not voted on. The next meeting is set for August 6, 2026.

• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ranked top six existing CIP items for council recommendation
• No action taken on new CIP items
• Postponed ecotourism signs discussion to August meeting

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will consider a performance agreement with Omkar Group Seabrook, LP for up to $40,000 related to the Springhill Suites by Marriott. The board will also discuss the city's Capital Improvement Program for FY 2027-2030 and review the draft Fiscal Year 2026-2027 SEDC Budget and CIP. Routine business includes an update from the EDC Director and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Consider performance agreement with Omkar Group Seabrook, LP dba Springhill Suites by Marriott for up to $40,000
• Discussion on short and long-term economic development capital projects from the CIP for FY 2027-2030
• Presentation and consideration of draft Fiscal Year 2026-2027 SEDC Budget and CIP
• Update by EDC Director on monthly reporting and activities
• Approve minutes from June 11, 2026 regular EDC meeting

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation approved a performance agreement to provide a direct incentive for exterior paint and façade improvements at the Springhill Suites by Marriott. The board also reviewed the draft FY 2026-2027 budget and Capital Improvement Program.

• Approved performance agreement with Omkar Group Seabrook, LP dba Springhill Suites by Marriott-Seabrook for an amount not to exceed $40,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2026 regular EDC meeting (Unanimous)

General

The City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Economic Development Corporation will meet for a joint workshop. They will review a presentation from consultant Freese and Nichols, Inc. regarding the scope and schedule of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update project.

• Introduction of consultant Freese and Nichols, Inc.
• Presentation on Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update project scope and deliverables

The Seabrook City Council, Economic Development Corporation, and Planning & Zoning Commission held a joint workshop to introduce the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update project. The city has been awarded a $250,000 grant to support the effort, and Freese and Nichols, Inc. has been retained as the consultant. The meeting was informational only; no formal decisions were made, but officials provided input on development issues, sign standards, minimum lot sizes, and the PUD process.

• Introduced Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update project with consultant Freese and Nichols, Inc.
• Noted $250,000 grant awarded to support the zoning update
• Received presentation on project scope, timeline, and public engagement process
• Discussed development concerns, sign standards, minimum lot sizes, and PUD process

City Council

The City Council will consider a new ordinance regulating temporary portable restroom units and a grant for a new construction development. The body will also review several disaster debris removal contract extensions and a grant application for Bayside Park expansion.

• Incentive agreement for New Construction & Development Grant for Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana, LLC up to $850,000.00
• Ordinance No. 2026-07 creating regulations for temporary portable restroom units with penalties up to $500.00
• Engineering proposal for Main St. Lift Station Dri-Prime Backup System with Cobb Fendley for $60,650.00
• Financial Audit of 2021 Impact Fees award to Baker Tilly US, LLC not to exceed $25,000.00
• Resolution 2026-11 for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application for Bayside Park Expansion

The Seabrook City Council appointed four members to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee and then voted to add Gary Johnson despite conflict-of-interest concerns. The council also approved a $25,000 audit contract, a $60,650 engineering task order, and several debris removal contract extensions. A proposed $850,000 incentive grant for Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana was postponed for further review.

• Appointed Cheri Smith, Rob Hefner, Josh Parella, and Walter Hammann to Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Amended to also appoint Gary Johnson to Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (5-2)
• Approved $25,000 financial audit contract with Baker Tilly US, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-07 on temporary portable restroom units (unanimous)
• Approved $60,650 task order with Cobb Fendley for Main St. Lift Station backup system (5-2)
• Approved one-year contract extensions for debris removal and monitoring services (unanimous)
• Postponed $850,000 incentive grant for Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana (5-2)
• Approved Resolution 2026-11 for Texas Parks and Wildlife Bayside Park Expansion application (unanimous)

General

The Seabrook City Council will hold a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) workshop to review the city's capital planning process, current project status and funding, and proposed projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The council will also consider and possibly vote on an amendment to a License Agreement with Texas Markets to change operating hours at city property located at 1209 Main Street. Public comments will be taken on any subject.

• Capital Improvement Program workshop covering planning process, current projects, and FY2026-2027 proposals
• Amendment to License Agreement with Texas Markets for changed operating hours at 1209 Main Street
• Public comments on any city-related subject (4-minute limit per speaker)

The Seabrook City Council held a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) workshop, reviewing 27 proposed projects for fiscal year 2026-2027. Council requested cost estimates for demolishing the Hanssen house and developing a park, and for refreshing Pine Gully restrooms. They supported Community House renovations but asked staff to check insurance coverage for roof work first. Council also approved an amendment to the license agreement with Texas Markets, allowing evening operating hours at 1209 Main Street.

• Approved amendment to License Agreement with Texas Markets for evening operating hours at 1209 Main Street
• Held CIP workshop reviewing 27 proposed capital projects
• Requested cost estimates for Hanssen house demolition and park development
• Requested cost estimates for Pine Gully restroom refresh
• Supported Community House renovations, contingent on insurance check for roof coverage
• Requested list of Seabrook projects under consideration by the Port

General

This is a brief special meeting focused on finalizing the June 13 runoff election results and swearing in the newly elected council member for Place 3. No other policy or business items are on the agenda.

• First and final reading of Ordinance 2026-17 to canvass the General Runoff Election of June 13, 2026 for Place 3
• Administration of the Oath of Office to the newly elected Council Member for Position 3

The Seabrook City Council held a special meeting to finalize the June 13, 2026 General Runoff Election results. Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-17, which canvassed the election returns. Judge Dick Gregg then administered the Oath of Office to Byron Hanssen, who received his Certificate of Election and took his seat for Council Position 3. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-17, canvassing the June 13, 2026 General Runoff Election returns, unanimously
• Administered Oath of Office to Byron Hanssen for Council Position 3 and issued his Certificate of Election

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a Local Support Multi-Tenant Distribution Center, consisting of two warehouses totaling approximately 669,600 square feet. The commission will also receive a report on actions sent to City Council, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and set future meeting dates.

• Public hearing on request for Preliminary PUD for a distribution center (464,400 sq ft and 205,200 sq ft warehouses)
• Consideration and action on the same Preliminary PUD request
• Report from Planning Director on status of P&Z actions sent to City Council
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026 regular P&Z meeting
• Establish future meeting dates and agenda items

The Seabrook Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a local support multi-tenant distribution center on approximately 59.43 acres north of Red Bluff Road. The project includes two warehouses totaling about 669,600 square feet. The approval includes amendments suggested by the chairman regarding safety, construction along Red Bluff, materials, berm height, landscaping replacement, and lighting compliance.

• Approved preliminary PUD for distribution center with two warehouses (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Set future meeting dates: July 8 joint meeting and July 16 regular meeting

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will meet on June 16, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including a $724,912 budget amendment for multiple funds, the dedication of 2.35 acres of land as open space, and the award of contracts for a financial audit and employee benefits. The meeting also includes presentations, public comments, and potential executive session discussions.

• Award RFQ 2026-09 for a $2021 Impact Fees financial audit to Baker Tilly US, LLC
• Approve RFP 2026-07 for 2026-2027 employee benefits with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, and Superior Vision ($724,912 budget amendment)
• Purchase a $28,979 picnic shelter at Wildlife Park using Helen Burton Donation funds
• Dedicate 2.35 acres at 713 Main Street as open space and parkland
• Select Mayor Pro Tem for 2026-2027

The Seabrook City Council approved employee medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance plans for 2026-2027, along with ancillary benefits. It also approved a $723,502.81 budget amendment (Ordinance 2026-09) with one opposing vote, and a $28,000 Capital Improvement Program amendment. A picnic shelter purchase at Wildlife Park was approved using a $10,000 donation plus CIP funds.

• Approved RFP #2026-07 for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance with BCBSTX, Aetna, and Superior Vision for 2026-2027.
• Approved renewals for ancillary benefits (life, disability, FSA, COBRA, HSA, legal, EAP, voluntary, long-term care) for 2026-2027.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes of the June 2, 2026 meeting.
• Approved purchase of a picnic shelter at Wildlife Park for $28,979.00, using $10,000 from the Helen Burton Donation fund and CIP funds.
• Approved Resolution 2026-07 dedicating land at 715 Main Street as open space and parkland.
• Approved Ordinance 2026-09, Budget Amendment No. 3, with a corrected amount of $723,502.81 (5-1, Cervantes opposed).
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program in the original amount of $28,000.
• Pulled item 3.1 (financial audit RFQ) and item 6.1 (Mayor Pro Tem selection) from consideration.

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will consider and potentially vote on a $850,000 incentive agreement for Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana, a new $40,000 facade improvement incentive for Omkar Group's Springhill Suites, and a $63,800 unbudgeted refurbishment of the Seabrook Gateway Sign. The board will also hold an executive session on economic development negotiations and discuss capital projects.

• Consider $850,000 incentive agreement with Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana LLC (Old Business 6.1)
• Consider $40,000 business incentive for Omkar Group for facade improvements at 2120 NASA Parkway (New Business 5.1)
• Consider $63,800 unbudgeted Seabrook Gateway Sign refurbishment requiring budget amendment (New Business 5.2)
• Consider $595 for a 1/4 page ad in Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership magazine (New Business 5.3)
• Executive session for economic development negotiations with Omkar Group and Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana (Item 3.1)

The Seabrook EDC approved a $40,000 commercial facade incentive for SpringHill Suites by Marriott, a $63,800 Seabrook Gateway Sign refurbishment (5-2), and an $850,000 performance agreement with Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana. A $595 ad purchase failed (6-1). No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved $40,000 facade incentive for SpringHill Suites (unanimous)
• Approved $63,800 Gateway Sign refurbishment (5-2)
• Failed $595 ad in Bay Area Houston magazine (6-1)
• Approved $850,000 incentive agreement with Pomodoro's (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Trails Committee

The Parks and Trails Committee will discuss park repairs, security cameras for trails, and the Bayside Park expansion. The body is considering recommendations to City Council regarding property sales and grant funding for right-of-way improvements.

• Recommendation to Council to halt the sale of 3709 NASA Road 1
• Allocation of Keep Texas Beautiful Grant proceeds up to $160,000 for TXDOT right of way improvements
• Recommendation to Council regarding adding cameras to trails to prevent vandalism
• Discussion on Bayside Park expansion project at the Main Street Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Discussion on safety of crosswalks and bridges along Todville

The Seabrook Parks and Trails Committee voted unanimously to recommend that City Council halt the sale of the property at 3709 NASA Road 1 and instead utilize it as a pocket park. The committee also approved the minutes of the May 7, 2026 meeting. No action was taken on adding cameras to trails, and other items were discussed without formal votes.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to Council to utilize 3709 NASA Road 1 as a pocket park (unanimous)
• No action taken on camera recommendation for trails

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including fire station renovations and pier demolition. The body is also considering new personnel policies regarding generative AI and economic development grants for local businesses.

• Contract with MCA Construction for Seabrook Volunteer Fire Station Addition and Renovation not to exceed $2,494,074.00
• Bid award to SR Trident for Pine Gully Pier Demolition and Construction Services for $2,045,671.26
• Ordinance 2026-15 adding a section on Generative Artificial Intelligence to personnel policies
• Development grants for Neighborhood Tap (up to $200,000.00) and Merlion Restaurant (up to $26,900.00)
• No-cost trial agreement with Brinc for a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program

The Seabrook City Council unanimously approved a $2,045,671.26 bid to SR Trident for the Pine Gully Pier demolition and construction project, including Alternate 1 piling. The council also approved several other items, including a one-year drone trial, two economic development grants, and a fire training building naming. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2,045,671.26 bid to SR Trident for Pine Gully Pier demolition/construction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Ordinance 2026-15 on AI policies (unanimous)
• Named new Fire Training Building the Andrew D. Castiglione Fire Training Building (unanimous)
• Approved one-year Drone as First Responder trial with Brinc at no cost (unanimous)
• Ratified $26,900 Small Business Development Grant for Merlion Restaurant (unanimous)
• Ratified $200,000 New Construction & Development Grant for Neighborhood Tap (unanimous)
• Approved $184,676.36 Job Order Contract with Corestone for Rural Street maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $2,494,074 AIA agreement with MCA Construction for Fire Station renovation (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment/Building Standards Commission

The Seabrook Board of Adjustment/Building Standards Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a variance request from the SH 146 Main Commercial District's minimum lot depth and perimeter landscaping requirements. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of minutes from the March 30, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance to minimum lot depth requirements (Section 3.16.03(F)) and perimeter landscaping rules (Section 7.01.07(2)(a)) for a property in the SH 146 Main Commercial District
• Consider and take action on the same variance request after the public hearing
• Approve minutes from the March 30, 2026 Board of Adjustment/Building Standards Commission meeting
• Public comments period for any city-related matter (4-minute limit per speaker)

The Seabrook Board of Adjustment approved a variance request from Mavis Tire Supply, LLC for property at 1902 Bayport Blvd. The variance waives the minimum 125-foot lot depth requirement (the lot is about 110 feet due to a prior TxDOT right-of-way taking) and the 15-foot perimeter landscaping buffer requirement. All five variance findings passed with 4 ayes each; Adam Holland did not vote on the request. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 30, 2026 meeting.

• Approved lot depth variance for Mavis Tire at 1902 Bayport Blvd (4-0)
• Approved perimeter landscaping buffer variance for Mavis Tire (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 30, 2026 BOA/BSC meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Seabrook Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance creating new regulations for temporary portable restroom units, covering permitting, placement, maintenance, and enforcement for construction sites, public events, residential uses, and certain permanent installations. The commission will also receive a report on actions sent to City Council and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing on proposed Section 18-339 governing temporary portable restroom units
• Consideration and action on the same ordinance amendment
• Report on status of P&Z actions sent to City Council
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026 joint City Council/P&Z meeting
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026 regular P&Z meeting

The Seabrook Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved an ordinance amendment creating Section 18-339, which establishes rules for temporary portable restroom units, covering permitting, placement, maintenance, and enforcement. The commission also approved minutes from the April 7 and April 16, 2026 meetings. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved ordinance amendment creating Section 18-339 on temporary portable restroom units (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2026 joint City Council and P&Z meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2026 regular P&Z meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Seabrook City Council will consider awarding a $248,600 contract to Freese and Nichols for urban planning services to update the zoning ordinance. Other new business includes a policy to publish public information requests online, appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem, creation of a Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, first reading of an ordinance on generative AI in personnel policies, and several contracts for water software, landscape design, and street maintenance. The meeting also includes presentations, bid awards, consent agenda, and an executive session.

• Award of RFP #2026-04 to Freese and Nichols, Inc. for zoning ordinance update at $248,600
• Resolution 2026-08 to publish public information requests on city website for transparency
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-15 adding generative AI policy to employee communications
• Agreement with VertexOne for water software not to exceed $53,115.22 over five years
• Job Order Contract with Corestone Construction for $184,676.36 for Rural Street Preventive Maintenance

The Seabrook City Council approved a $248,600 contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for urban planning services to update the zoning ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. The council also approved a resolution to publish public information requests on the city's website (4-2), postponed selecting a Mayor Pro Tem until after the runoff election, and approved several other items including a personnel policy revision on generative AI and a five-year WaterSmart Software agreement. A job order contract for a rural street maintenance project was pulled for future consideration.

• Approved RFP #2026-04 zoning ordinance update contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for $248,600 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 to publish public information requests on city website (4-2, Sanford, Deemer, Sweeney, Tollett in favor; Rodgers, Cervantes opposed)
• Postponed Mayor Pro Tem selection until after runoff election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-09 appointing Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-15 revising personnel policies on electronic communications and adding generative AI section (unanimous)
• Approved five-year agreement with WaterSmart Software Inc. not to exceed $53,115.22 (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order No. 4 with Dupiantis Design Group for Carothers Coastal Gardens East Tract not to exceed $60,000 (unanimous)
• Pulled Job Order Contract with Corestone Construction for $184,676.36 for future consideration

Economic Development Corporation

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation will consider several incentive agreements, including a $850,000 New Construction & Development Grant for Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana and a $2 million grant cancellation with Seabrook Plaza One, LLC. The board will also vote on a $200,000 grant for Neighborhood Tap and a $26,900 Small Business Development Grant for Merlion Restaurant, along with an infrastructure project for architectural marine bollards. An executive session is scheduled for economic development negotiations.

• Consider canceling a $2,000,000 Economic Development Grant with Seabrook Plaza One, LLC
• Consider $850,000 New Construction & Development Grant for Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana, LLC
• Consider $200,000 New Construction & Development Grant for Neighborhood Tap
• Consider $26,900 Small Business Development Grant for Merlion Restaurant
• Infrastructure improvement for architectural marine bollards, revised amount $19,038.99

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation approved incentive agreements for Merlion Restaurant ($26,900) and Neighborhood Tap ($200,000), both unanimously. A proposed $850,000 grant for Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana was tabled. The board also approved a notice of intent to cancel a $2 million grant for Seabrook Plaza One and approved $19,038.99 for marine ballards.

• Approved $26,900 Small Business Development Grant for Merlion Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 New Construction & Development Grant for Neighborhood Tap (unanimous)
• Tabled $850,000 New Construction & Development Grant for Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana
• Approved Notice of Intent to Cancel $2,000,000 grant for Seabrook Plaza One (unanimous)
• Approved $19,038.99 for Architectural Marine Ballards (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous)