City of Baytown – City Council Meeting Preview
City Hall Council Chambers
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Work Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
This preview highlights the key topics the Baytown City Council will discuss and consider during the January 8 meetings. For full agenda materials, visit baytown.org.
Work Session
What’s Being Discussed?
- Utility Billing Continuous Improvement Team Presentation: Council will receive a presentation outlining findings related to utility billing operations, workload demands, meter technology, customer service trends, and website usability.
Why It Matters: Utility billing affects more than 20,000 residential and commercial customers across Baytown. This discussion provides Council with data-driven insight into operational challenges, customer experience feedback, and opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery before any policy changes are considered.
Regular Meeting
What’s Being Decided?
- Commercial Solid Waste Ordinance: Council will consider amendments to Chapter 86 of the Code of Ordinances related to commercial solid waste collection, including updated definitions, reporting requirements, permit fees, and enforcement provisions.
- ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center and Sterling Municipal Library Architect Agreement: Council will consider an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture for architectural services related to both projects.
Why It Matters: This action advances planning and design for two major community facilities with long-term civic and economic significance. The ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center is supported by a $75 million economic development commitment approved by City Council and is expected to attract regional visitors and economic activity once complete.
The Sterling Municipal Library renovation focuses on modernizing and preserving one of Baytown’s most recognizable public assets. Authorizing architectural services allows the City to refine project scope, designs, cost estimates, and timelines before any construction decisions are made.
Residents can learn more in the City’s Newsroom story, City of Baytown Announces Selected Architect for its Events Center.
- Bay Creek Residential Development: Council will receive and discuss a presentation on the proposed second phase of the Bay Creek residential development.
Why It Matters: The Bay Creek development represents continued residential growth in Baytown and allows Council to review plans and provide direction before future actions are considered.
- Bay Creek Public Improvement District No. 2: Council will consider a resolution accepting a petition to establish the district and set a public hearing.
- Police Service Dogs Resolutions: Council will consider resolutions authorizing the retirement and transfer of Police Service Dogs K-9 Enzo and K-9 Big to their handlers, in accordance with Texas law.
Consent Agenda Summary
The consent agenda includes a range of routine, but important items such as:
- Renewal of Industrial District Agreements and related economic development actions
- Budget transfers within the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget
- Grant awards and interlocal agreements supporting Fire Department operations
- Purchasing and service agreements for City departments
- Acceptance of a final reconciliation payment related to Pirates Bay Waterpark operations
- Approval related to road bond issuance by Harris County Municipal Utility District 213-B
Why It Matters: These items support day-to-day City operations, maintain infrastructure, and ensure continuity of services across departments. While considered routine and approved together, they represent essential operational work that benefits residents and supports public safety, financial stewardship, and economic development.
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.