Katy council approves zoning permits for two churches, park striping and other routine measures

The Katy City Council on June 12 approved a series of ordinances and resolutions by voice vote, including special-use permits for two religious institutions, a contract for striping pickleball lines, a nomination to a regional water board, and a memorandum of understanding to provide mental-health services to fire personnel.

The council approved an ordinance amending City of Katy zoning ordinance no. 621 (amending ordinance 3162) to grant a special-use permit to Redeemed Christian Church of God, the King's Palace, for property at 5371 East 5th Street. Planning staff noted the convenience store on the site has a certificate of occupancy; staff said any outdoor cooking observed could be investigated by the permits department. The ordinance includes a penalty of up to $2,000 per day for violations. (Public hearing opened at SEG 335 and closed at SEG 357; ordinance adopted at SEG 358–395.)

Council then approved a similar ordinance granting a special-use permit for Connect Church Global at 5819 10th Street; staff said CPZ recommended approval on Dec. 9, 2025. (Discussed and adopted at SEG 396–416.)

On a parks item, the council authorized the mayor to sign a proposal from McKenna Contracting Inc. (Region 5 ESC contract #20250908) to overlay pickleball lines on tennis courts 5 and 6 at Katy City Park, 5720 Franz Road. Staff recommended starting with two courts; the fiscal impact was listed in the agenda memo as $1,200–$2,400 depending on the number of courts. Council members asked staff to coordinate with local tennis and pickleball players on colors and line placement before additional striping. (Considered at SEG 436–556.)

The council approved a resolution nominating Dennis Gordon to serve on the West Harris County Regional Water Authority board for Precinct 9. A council member asked about residency eligibility because Gordon is not a City of Katy resident; staff said the creating law for the Authority requires residency within Precinct 9 or City of Katy residency or service as a former city official. (Considered at SEG 559–622.)

The council authorized a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (quote #1005) with Ironclad Wellness LLC to provide mental-health services to Katy Fire Department personnel, supplementing the citywide employee assistance program. Staff and the fire chief said the arrangement includes training department members as chaplains and an on-call capability; the original agreement was approved by resolution on Dec. 9, 2024 (resolution 1677). (Considered at SEG 623–704.)

Finally, the council adopted an ordinance calling a May 2026 election for one at-large council seat and seats from Wards A and B. All items on the night’s agenda were adopted by voice vote unless noted otherwise in the record.