Natasha Hinton

This document outlines Chief Holland Jones' 90-180 Day Transition Plan for the City of Kemah Police Department. The plan's overall purpose is to assess the department's procedural, administrative, and operational status and develop innovative strategies for future success. Key focus areas include engaging with internal and external stakeholders, building collaborative partnerships through community-oriented policing, assessing and improving administrative structure and leadership, evaluating and updating departmental policies for accreditation and transparency, conducting a SWOT analysis, aligning operations with the 6 Pillars of 21st Century Policing, implementing a talent acquisition strategy, enhancing emergency preparedness, fostering inter-agency law enforcement relationships, and utilizing collaborative leadership. The plan aims to transform the department into a world-class public safety organization, emphasizing trust, legitimacy, and community success.

The agenda for this meeting includes several key actions and discussions. A proclamation will be made declaring January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Staff reports are scheduled covering the Police Department's monthly update, Building Department activity (including a SAFEbuilt report for November 2025), Municipal Court statistics, Finance reports (including December 2025 sales tax data), and Human Resources updates. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the 01/07/26 City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting. Major action items include holding a public hearing and taking possible action on a Resolution authorizing an Economic Development Project under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code. Other considerations involve a Final Replat of Part of Lot 1 Block 7 Jarboe Addition, approval of a resolution to hold a general municipal election on May 2, 2026, and consideration of several Police Department resolutions regarding new Body Worn Camera Systems and crime analysis software. Discussions are scheduled for city ordinances related to parking in front of commercial signage, the Food Truck Ordinance, and the general Parking Ordinance. Finally, the Council will consider awarding a contract for Professional Grant Administrative Services and deliberate on personnel matters in Executive Session.

The meeting agenda included several key items for consideration and possible action. These included a proclamation supporting the City of Kemah's application for Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Designation, submissions for HGAC Transportation Selection Process consideration for Kipp Road improvements, and support for a Congressional Earmark request regarding drainage in the lighthouse district. Financial actions involved a bank transfer from the Police Dept Contraband Account to the General Fund to budget for two R-Series Lidars. Other considerations included approving an agreement with Galveston County Health District for Animal Services, approving grant applications (AARP Community Challenge, BUILD Grant), and considering restructuring KCDC Bylaws and Appointment Policy & Procedures. A public hearing was scheduled regarding the construction of Linear Park (Gateway Park), followed by consideration of a resolution authorizing a project for economic development. The agenda also contained multiple executive session items to discuss personnel matters concerning the Municipal Prosecutor, Municipal Court Judge, Associate Municipal Court Judge, and Legal Counsel, with corresponding action items following in open session.

The agenda for this special meeting included several key items. Discussions covered a Proclamation Recognizing Government Communicators Day, and reports from staff regarding Animal Services, City Secretary activities (including metrics on various tracking items), Human Resources, the Building Department (including December 2025 and January 2026 permit activity), SAFEbuilt January 2026 Report, Police Department Calls for Service data, and the Communications and Tourism Department's January 2026 strategic report. Action items focused on the reappointment of positions on the Kemah Community Development Corporation (KCDC), the submission of applications for Texas Parks and Wildlife Grants for the Boating Access Program and the Recreational Trails Grant Program (for the 57 Acre Park), the approval of Resolution 2026-11 authorizing an application for the Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure Grant Program to rehabilitate the city-wide communications tower, awarding the contract for RFP 2026-01 Ballistic Body Armor to Angel Armor, approving a budget transfer between revenue accounts, waiving a Community Center rental fee, and considering the restructuring of KCDC Bylaws and Appointment Policy & Procedures. An Executive (Closed) Session was also planned.

The agenda for the City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation Regular Meeting includes administrative items such as the Call to Order, Pledges, Moment of Silence, and time allocated for public address, proclamations, and comments from the Mayor and Council Members. Staff reports cover Animal Services updates and Monthly Reports including the Sales Tax Report for January. Consideration and possible action items focus on approving preliminary/final plats for properties at 304 Meadow Lane and 2410 Park Avenue. Resolutions scheduled for approval address aerial spraying for mosquito abatement (Resolution 2026-12), and two grant agreements (Resolutions 2026-13 and 2026-14) related to the FY 2026 State Homeland Security Program for purchasing safety and security measures. Further action items include approving a contingent fee contract renewal for collection services and a budget adjustment for Municipal Court overtime, as well as addressing sidewalk repairs in Kemah Oaks. The agenda also reserves time for an Executive Session for consultation with the City Attorney.