City of Baytown – City Council Meeting Preview

City Hall Council Chambers
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Work Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 6:30 p.m.

Work Session

What’s being Discussed?

• Envisio Performance Dashboard: Council will receive a presentation on Baytown’s new Envisio Performance Dashboard, an online tool designed to enhance transparency by tracking city service goals and outcomes in real time.

Why It Matters: Envisio is a key component of Baytown’s Transparency Framework, allowing residents and leaders to easily monitor performance metrics, strategic goals, and departmental initiatives across the city.

• Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) Discussion: Staff will discuss several proposed amendments to the ULDC, including adjustments to garage offset requirements, short-term rental regulations, and legislative and housekeeping updates.

Why It Matters: The proposed changes aim to balance aesthetic design, walkability, and safety in residential areas while aligning local regulations with current state law and community development trends.

• Municipal Court Judge Position: Council will discuss the Municipal Court Judge position, including potential appointment options.

Why It Matters: Following the retirement of Baytown’s judge, the City’s next municipal court judge will preside over cases involving violations of city ordinances and certain laws within the City’s jurisdiction.

Regular Meeting

Municipal Development District (MDD) Discussion

What’s Being Decided?

• Hyatt Regency Hotel: The Municipal Development District will consider a $350,000 disbursement from the Working Capital Reserve Fund for hotel operations, furnishings, and equipment.

Why It Matters: Supports continued operation and upkeep of Baytown’s Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center, ensuring financial stability and asset maintenance.

City Council Discussion

Community Highlights

• Recognition of Jesus Favela (Public Works, 35 years) and Adriana Montalvo (Planning & Development, 25 years) for their dedicated service.

What’s Being Decided?

• Professional Service Agreements – Garth Road Reconstruction Project: Approvals with Kimley-Horn, Brown & Gay Engineers, and Terracon Consultants for engineering and materials testing.

Why It Matters: Advances the city’s largest infrastructure project to improve safety, capacity, and economic access along Garth Road.

• Water and Wastewater Rate Correction Ordinance: Correction to the FY2026 utility rate schedule.

Why It Matters: Ensures billing accuracy and transparency following adjustments made during budget adoption.

• Software and Service Renewals: Renewals for the Tyler Munis financial system, Energov permitting software, and electrical/engineering service contracts.

Why It Matters: Maintains reliable digital infrastructure that supports citywide operations and customer service efficiency.

• Appointments – H-GAC Representation: Appointment of Baytown’s 2026 representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council.

Why It Matters: Ensures Baytown’s participation and influence in regional planning and resource coordination.

Get Involved

• Attend in person at City Hall Council Chambers.
• Watch live on Xfinity Channel 16.
• Livestream available on baytown.org.
• Share your comments during the Public Input Session.