Seabrook meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Seabrook agendas: warehouse PUD, $10,250 demolition, bar permit — no votes yet recorded

Seabrook boards posted agendas over the past two weeks covering a proposed two-building warehouse development, a $10,250 demolition of a City-owned structure, a bar permit and a $5,500 economic development agreement. Minutes have not been published for any of the five meetings listed below, so this roundup reports what was scheduled for discussion or consideration. No votes, approvals or outcomes are recorded in the available documents.

Planning & Zoning: two-warehouse PUD

The Planning & Zoning Commission met Oct. 15 for a public hearing and to consider a request for a Final Planned Unit Development for a "Local Support Multi-Tenant Distribution Center." The proposal lists two warehouse buildings of approximately 214,760 square feet and 323,040 square feet. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the Aug. 20, 2026 meeting.

Council: bar permit, service dog campus, demolition

The City Council met Oct. 6 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 1700 1st Street, with two public hearings scheduled. Ordinance #2026-18, on first reading, covers a Conditional Use Permit for a "Bar" at 2900 E. NASA Parkway, Suite 250, in a C-2 (Medium Commercial) district, with a penalty up to $2,000. Ordinance #2026-20, also on first reading, would define and add "Nonprofit Therapeutic Service Dog Training and Wellness Campus" to the zoning use and parking tables.

On spending, the agenda listed authorization of K&K Tractor Service for $8,750 to demolish the City-owned structure at 3709 NASA Parkway, plus up to $1,500 for utility disconnection, for a total not to exceed $10,250, funded by a budget transfer from City reserves.

Two other items were posted: the second and final reading of Ordinance 2026-21, updating SH 146 frontage road speed limits per a TxDOT study and reducing East Meyer Avenue from 35 MPH to 30 MPH; and Resolution 2026-20, authorizing a PROTECT grant application for planning work on Main Street from State Highway 146 to Todville Road, with a 100 percent federal share. A closed session with the attorney was listed under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

Joint session: zoning ordinance update

Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission held a special joint meeting Oct. 6 at 5:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The single substantive item was a presentation from Freese and Nichols, Inc. on the City's Zoning Ordinance Update, covering a Diagnostic Report, a Community Open House Meeting Summary and an Online Engagement Summary, followed by discussion of findings and recommendations. No ordinance adoption or vote was posted. The presentation was listed as given by Sean Landis, Deputy City Manager | Planning and Zoning Director. Public comments were limited to four minutes per speaker, with online registration at www.seabrooktx.gov/publiccomment.

EDC: DaVinci's Wine Lounge agreement

The Economic Development Corporation met Oct. 7 at 1:00 PM at City Hall, 1700 First Street, for a workshop and special meeting. The workshop covered updating the EDC's strategic plan for 2027-2029, including goals, objectives and timelines, led by facilitator Bennett Sandlin. In the special meeting, the board was scheduled to consider a performance agreement with Wildflower Wines, LLC dba DaVinci's Wine Lounge for an amount not to exceed $5,500.

Parks and Trails: conduct guide, minutes, updates

The Parks and Trails Committee met Oct. 8 at 5:00 PM at the Public Works and Animal Control Complex Training Room, 1100 Red Bluff Road. The agenda included a presentation from Deputy City Secretary Mandy Morales on the Boards and Commission Code of Conduct guide and agenda expectations, approval of minutes from the Sept. 3, 2026 committee meeting and the Aug. 18, 2026 joint City Council and Parks and Trails Committee meeting, and staff and committee updates on City projects, community events, emergency events and grant administration. The committee was also set to discuss Keep Texas Beautiful webinar hours, volunteer hours and future meeting dates. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances or fee changes appeared on the agenda.

Coming up

The City Council is scheduled to meet Oct. 20. Listed items include the Conditional Use Permit for a bar at 2900 E. NASA Parkway, Suite 250, and the zoning amendment for a Nonprofit Therapeutic Service Dog Training and Wellness Campus, both of which appeared on the Oct. 6 agenda. The council is also set to consider updating the Master Fee Schedule and several professional service contracts: a Professional Services Agreement with Found Design, LLC for a wayfinding program up to $105,000; a one-time expenditure of $39,642 for Swagit EASE H streaming services; and funding for Kimley Horn for Bayside Park permitting and coastal services up to $19,500.

Seabrook agendas: $10,250 demolition, a bar permit and a $5,500 wine lounge agreement

Seabrook's City Council, Economic Development Corporation and Parks and Trails Committee were scheduled to meet during the week of Oct. 6, 2026. As of Oct. 13, no minutes had been published for any of those meetings, so the items below are what the posted agendas listed for consideration. No votes, tallies or final outcomes could be confirmed from the records available.

City Council, Oct. 6: demolition at 3709 NASA Parkway

The council's 6:00 PM agenda at City Hall, 1700 1st Street, listed authorization of K&K Tractor Service for $8,750 to demolish the City-owned structure at 3709 NASA Parkway, plus up to $1,500 for utility disconnection — a total not to exceed $10,250, funded by a budget transfer from City reserves.

Two public hearings were scheduled. One covered a Conditional Use Permit for a "Bar" at 2900 E. NASA Parkway, Suite 250 in a C-2 (Medium Commercial) district, under Ordinance #2026-18, with a penalty up to $2,000. The other covered Ordinance #2026-20, which would define and add "Nonprofit Therapeutic Service Dog Training and Wellness Campus" to the city's zoning use and parking tables. Both were listed as first readings.

Also on the agenda: second and final reading of Ordinance 2026-21, updating SH 146 frontage road speed limits per a TxDOT study and reducing East Meyer Avenue from 35 MPH to 30 MPH; a sanitation rate CPI adjustment effective November 1, 2026; and Resolution 2026-20 authorizing a PROTECT grant application for planning work on Main Street from State Highway 146 to Todville Road, with a 100 percent federal share. A closed session with the city attorney was listed under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

Joint meeting, Oct. 6: zoning ordinance update

Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission were scheduled to hold a special joint meeting at 5:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The only substantive item was a presentation from Freese and Nichols, Inc. on the City's Zoning Ordinance Update, covering a Diagnostic Report, a Community Open House Meeting Summary and an Online Engagement Summary, followed by discussion of findings and recommendations. The agenda listed no ordinance adoption or vote. The presentation was listed as given by Sean Landis, Deputy City Manager | Planning and Zoning Director. Public comments were limited to four minutes per speaker, with online registration at www.seabrooktx.gov/publiccomment.

Economic Development Corporation, Oct. 7

The EDC scheduled a 1:00 PM workshop and special meeting at City Hall, 1700 First Street. The special meeting agenda listed action on a performance agreement with Wildflower Wines, LLC dba DaVinci's Wine Lounge for an amount not to exceed $5,500. The workshop covered updating the EDC's strategic plan for 2027-2029, including goals, objectives and timelines, led by facilitator Bennett Sandlin.

Parks and Trails Committee, Oct. 8

The committee was scheduled to meet at 5:00 PM at the Public Works and Animal Control Complex Training Room, 1100 Red Bluff Road. The agenda included a presentation from Deputy City Secretary Mandy Morales on the Boards and Commission Code of Conduct guide and agenda expectations, and a consent agenda to approve minutes of the September 3, 2026 committee meeting and the August 18, 2026 joint City Council and Parks and Trails Committee meeting. Members were also set to hear staff and committee updates on City projects, community events, emergency events and grant administration, and to discuss Keep Texas Beautiful webinar hours, volunteer hours and future meeting dates. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances or fee changes appeared on this agenda.

Coming up

Oct. 15 — Planning & Zoning Commission. A public hearing and a request for approval of a Final Planned Unit Development for a Local Support Multi-Tenant Distribution Center, with two proposed warehouse buildings of approximately 214,760 square feet and 323,040 square feet. The agenda also lists approval of the August 20, 2026 meeting minutes.

No other meetings were listed in the records provided for the next 14 days.

Seabrook council to weigh tax rate, $135K design contract; budget hearings set for Sept. 15

The Seabrook City Council is set to consider a proposed property tax rate of 0.464152 per $100 valuation at a special meeting on Aug. 19, a rate that would increase the average homestead tax bill by about $114.16 compared to the no-new-revenue rate. The council will also vote on the final proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and related budgets for the Crime Control District and the Economic Development Corporation, and will schedule public hearings on both for September 15. No final decisions have been made; all items are on the agenda for discussion and action.

City Council

At its regular meeting on August 18, the council is scheduled to consider several resolutions and contracts:

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

The agenda also includes a closed session on real property and legal matters.

Joint discussion on Ruth Hanssen property

On August 18, the council and the Parks & Trails Committee will meet jointly to discuss the future disposition, use, or development of the Ruth Hanssen donated property at 3709 NASA Parkway. They will also prioritize Parks and Trails capital projects, including the Berm Extension Trail, Carothers West Tract Trail Loop, Carothers Coastal Garden Shoreline Enhancement, Robinson Parking Lot Expansion, and a Shade Structure at Friendship Park. No final decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and recommendations only.

Economic Development Corporation

At its August 13 meeting, the Seabrook Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) 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.

Planning & Zoning Commission

On August 20, the 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 is allowed and parking requirements. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for a bar at 2900 E. Nasa Parkway, Suite 250. It will take action on these items, approve minutes from prior meetings, and receive a report on actions sent to the City Council. The agenda also includes the oath of office for new commission member Robert Zeller.

Civil Service Commission

On August 17, the Civil Service Commission will consider approving the Promotional Eligibility List for the rank of Sergeant, based on a written exam (March 7, 2026) and an assessment center (August 12, 2026). The commission will also approve minutes from its April 27, 2026 meeting. Public comments are limited to four minutes per speaker.

Other notices

A notice announced a possible quorum of the City Council, Economic Development Corporation, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment at a community open house on August 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Works Building, 1100 Red Bluff Road. The open house was not a formal meeting.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days. The next scheduled public hearings on the tax rate and budget are set for September 15, 2026.

Seabrook council agendas include $95,000 in contracts, warehouse project; decisions pending

Seabrook city officials met last week on a busy slate of agenda items, including $95,000 in design contracts, a $40,000 facade improvement agreement, and a preliminary planned unit development for a 669,600-square-foot warehouse. However, minutes from the Aug. 4 City Council meeting, the Aug. 5 budget workshop, and the Aug. 6 Parks and Trails Committee meeting have not yet been published, so official decisions are pending.

City Council (Aug. 4)

The council's agenda included five items:

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

These items were listed on the agenda, but no vote outcomes are available because minutes have not been published.

Budget Workshop (Aug. 5)

The council held a work session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget. According to the agenda, the review covered:

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

No decisions were reported from this workshop.

Parks and Trails Committee (Aug. 6)

The committee heard presentations on three park projects and considered recommendations to forward to the City Council. Agenda items included:

• Presentation on the Carothers Gardens East Tract project (DDG).
• Presentation on the Bayside Park Project (Kimley Horn).
• Recommendation on a $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 an outdoor classroom creation and a GIS access app for the Parks and Trails system.

As with the other meetings, minutes are not yet available, so no committee actions are confirmed.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Aug. 12, 6:00 p.m.** — Community open house at the Public Works Building, 1100 Red Bluff Road. The notice announces a possible quorum of the City Council, Economic Development Corporation, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment.
• **Aug. 13** — Seabrook Economic Development Corporation meeting. The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 SEDC budget and consider renewing an administrative staffing services agreement for up to $268,381. It will also vote on renewing contracts with the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (up to $10,000) and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (up to $20,000). Presentations from both organizations are scheduled.

Residents interested in these items can attend the open house or the SEDC meeting. Official minutes from last week's meetings will be posted once available.