Clear Lake Shores meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Clear Lake Shores roundup: Centennial funding, lease renewal, zoning appeal on recent agendas

Clear Lake Shores officials met earlier this month to consider a $5,500 allocation for Centennial Year celebrations, a lease agreement with a local business, and a zoning appeal. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no formal decisions are confirmed.

City Council — Aug. 4

The City Council agenda included two action items: a $5,500 allocation for the History Committee’s Centennial Year celebrations and a lease agreement with Sidewalk Brand, LLC, presented by Plaza Ten 06 Corporation. The council also planned to enter an executive session to discuss real property negotiations, closed to the public, and to issue a proclamation honoring Prairie View A&M University’s 150th anniversary. The consent agenda covered the July 2026 check register and meeting minutes. The meeting was held at a temporary location.

Plaza Ten 06 Corporation — Aug. 4

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board met at Opus Ocean Grille. Its agenda included reviewing and approving minutes from April 7, 2025, a possible executive session under Texas Government Code for attorney consultation or real estate negotiations, and consideration of a lease agreement renewal with Sidewalk Brands. No action is confirmed because minutes are pending.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — Aug. 6

The Zoning Board of Adjustment met to consider Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Case No. ZBOA2026-001, an appeal by CT Marine, LLC regarding a decision by the City Administrator/Building Official/Zoning Administrator. The agenda listed only this item, and no outcome has been published.

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Clear Lake Shores Council Opens FY27 Budget Talks, Weighs Centennial Funding and Lease

The Clear Lake Shores City Council held its first discussion of the fiscal year 2027 budget on July 28, and on August 4 considered a $5,500 allocation for the city's centennial celebrations and a lease agreement with Sidewalk Brand, LLC. The Zoning Board of Adjustment also took up an appeal from CT Marine, LLC. All meetings were held as scheduled, but minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions are confirmed.

City Council

FY27 Budget Workshop (July 28)

The council met for a workshop to begin discussing the fiscal year 2027 budget. No votes were expected. The agenda included only the budget discussion and procedural items such as determining a quorum and adjournment.

August 4 Meeting

At a temporary location, the council received routine reports and considered two substantive items:

• A $5,500 allocation for the History Committee's Centennial Year celebrations.
• A lease agreement with Sidewalk Brand, LLC, presented by Plaza Ten 06 Corporation.

The council also entered an executive session to discuss real property negotiations (closed to the public), issued a proclamation honoring Prairie View A&M University's 150th anniversary, and had a consent agenda that included the July 2026 check register and meeting minutes.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

July 30 Meeting

The ZBOA considered adopting written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law regarding the appeal of CT Marine, LLC (Case No. ZBOA2026-001), which affirms the City Administrator's decision. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting. The appeal was represented by Justin Pruitt of Wilson, Cribbs & Goren.

August 6 Meeting

The ZBOA again considered the same case, with potential action on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Case No. ZBOA2026-001, concerning the appeal by CT Marine, LLC regarding a decision by the City Administrator/Building Official/Zoning Administrator.

Plaza Ten 06 Corporation

August 4 Meeting

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board met at Opus Ocean Grille. The agenda included reviewing and approving minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting, a possible executive session under Texas Government Code for attorney consultation or real estate negotiations, and review and possible action on a lease agreement renewal with Sidewalk Brands.

Coming up

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Clear Lake Shores Officials Weighed Budget Amendment, Zoning Appeal, and Marketing Pilot

Clear Lake Shores officials took up a final budget amendment, a zoning appeal, and a proposed $25,000 marketing pilot in recent meetings. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the three gatherings, the outcomes of these agenda items are not available.

City Council — July 7

The City Council was scheduled to discuss and possibly approve a final budget amendment for fiscal year 2025 under Ordinance #2026-06. Budget amendments adjust the city's spending plan, which affects how taxpayer dollars are allocated for services and operations.

The agenda also included an ordinance to temporarily change the meeting location and frequency due to fire damage to the clubhouse. This change affects where residents can attend or participate in public meetings.

Additional items on the agenda included:

• A request for funds and consideration of forming an independent historical society for the 100th anniversary of Clear Lake Shores, brought by the Civic Club History Committee.
• A consent agenda containing the check register (05/27–06/30/26) and three waterfront transfers.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 13

The Zoning Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on appeal ZBOA2026-001 for 280 Grove Rd. The appeal was filed by CT Marine Services, LLC regarding a City Administrator's determination that their business does not comply with zoning ordinances. Zoning compliance determines whether a business can legally operate at a specific location.

The appeal was represented by Justin Pruitt of Wilson, Cribbs & Goren. The meeting was held at Opus Ocean Grille, 1510 Marina Bay Dr #124, and was certified by Assistant City Secretary Angie Galvan. Minutes for this meeting have not been published.

Economic Development Corporation — July 14

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation was set to discuss and possibly approve $25,000 for a three-month marketing pilot program with Taok Visuals. The program would use public economic development funds to promote the city.

The consent agenda included:

• June 2026 financials
• June 2026 check registry
• Minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting

The agenda also included director comments, a city update from Michael Kramm, and time for unscheduled visitors. Minutes for this meeting have not been published.

Coming up

There are no upcoming meetings scheduled in the next 14 days, according to available records.

Clear Lake Shores City Council to vote on final budget amendment, meeting location change after clubhouse fire

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a regular meeting July 7 to consider a final budget amendment for fiscal year 2025 and an ordinance temporarily changing the council’s meeting location and frequency because of fire damage to the clubhouse. The agenda also includes a request for funds and a proposal to form an independent historical society to mark the city’s 100th anniversary.

Roads and Drainage Committee discusses median repair options

The Roads and Drainage Committee met June 25 to discuss possible repair or removal of a damaged median at Grove near Portofino Marina. According to the committee’s agenda, members also reviewed upcoming drainage and road projects, including a drainage project at E Shore by Grove and Hawthorne, and road projects on Clear Lake Road to Forest and on Oak Road. The minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are recorded.

City Council to consider budget amendment, meeting logistics

On July 7, the City Council will take up several items:

• **Final FY25 budget amendment (Ordinance #2026-06)** – The council will discuss and possibly approve the final budget adjustment for fiscal year 2025.
• **Temporary meeting location and frequency change** – An ordinance proposes altering where and how often the council meets due to fire damage at the clubhouse. No details on the alternate location or schedule were included in the posted agenda.
• **100th anniversary commemoration** – The Civic Club History Committee has requested funds for the city’s 100th anniversary celebration. The council also will consider whether to establish an independent historical society.
• **Consent agenda** – A single consent agenda includes the check register covering May 27 through June 30, 2026, and three waterfront transfer applications.

All items are listed on the published agenda and may be voted on during the meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

Coming up

• **Clear Lake Shores City Council** – July 7, 2026. The agenda includes the final FY25 budget amendment, the meeting location ordinance, and anniversary commemoration requests. Residents can check the city’s website for the meeting location and time.