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City Council

August 25, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

Agenda — 61 items

  1. 1 The physical meeting space shall be the following location: Council Chambers - 200 West Walker Street, League City, Texas. Members of the governmental body may attend the meeting via videoconference.
  2. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
  3. 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
  4. 4 Invocation given by Pastor Greg Thurstonson with Dominion Church
  5. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. 3A. August 11, 2026 Council Budget & CIP Workshop 26-0341
  7. 3B. August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting 26-0342
  8. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
  9. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
  10. 11 Members of the public are invited to give comments at this time, lasting not longer than 3 minutes. Comments may be general in nature or may address a specific agenda item.
  11. 12 PAGE BREAK
  12. 6. CONSENT AGENDA
  13. 6A. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept a grant award from the Homeland Security Grant Program (Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) - Houston) in the amount of $154,200 for upgraded night vision technology for the League City members of the Combined Agency Response Team (CART) (Chief of Police) 26-0325
  14. 6B. Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026 of Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 82 in an amount not to exceed $5,725,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City, Texas (Director of Finance) 26-0324
  15. 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026 for Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 36 in an amount not to exceed $7,230,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City, Texas (Director of Finance) 26-0329
  16. 17 PAGE BREAK
  17. 6D. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Addendum No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with the Galveston County Health District d/b/a Coastal Health & Wellness to expand eligible pharmacy services and establish payment for required medical visits (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 26-0322
  18. 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing additional expenditures under the three-year Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Services contract with Employers Health - CVS for associated costs through the remainder of the contract term (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 26-0330
  19. 6F. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Dove Meadows Lift Station No. 1 and No. 2 Replacement Project (WW1901I) in an amount not to exceed $170,879.00 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 26-0300
  20. 6G. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with McDonald Municipal & Industrial for the Meadowbend, Walker, & 3rd St Water Plants Improvements (WT1802F) in an amount of $782,469, and authorizing an additional $78,246 for a Work Change Directive budget for a total construction budget of $860,715 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 26-0323
  21. 22 PAGE BREAK
  22. 6H. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-25, an ordinance authorizing a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-26-0005 (Magnolia Proof), to allow for an Alcoholic Beverage Sales use, with on-premise consumption (a cocktail bar), on approximately 2.8331 acres zoned “CG-PUD” (General Commercial within the Magnolia Creek Planned Unit Development Overlay), generally located along the north side of League City Parkway, and east of Bay Area Boulevard with the address of 4550 West League City Parkway - Second Reading (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on July 23, 2026, subject to conditions. City Council approved the first reading, 7-0-0, on August 11, 2026, subject to conditions. 26-0333
  23. 24 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  24. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
  25. 7A. Hold a Public Hearing on the City of League City’s FY2027 Proposed Annual Budget (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Taxpayer Impact Statement Required per H.B. 1522 effective September 1, 2025 2025 Adopted Tax Rate $ 0.36355 with an estimated median homestead taxable value of $362,634 equals tax of $1,318.36 2026 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate $0.356505 with an estimated median homestead taxable value of $375,000 equals tax of $1,336.89 2026 Proposed Tax Rate $ 0.356505 with an estimated median homestead taxable value of $375,000 equals tax of $1,336.89 The change in total tax rate is a decrease of 0.00704 per $100, or -1.94% The change in estimated median homestead taxable value is an increase of 3.41% The change in tax on estimated median homestead property is an increase of $18.54 or 1.41% 26-0317
  26. 27 PAGE BREAK
  27. 7B. Consider and take action on an ordinance adopting the Annual Budget for Governmental and Proprietary Funds for Fiscal Year 2027 (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Taxpayer Impact Statement Required per H.B. 1522 effective September 1, 2025 based on Tax Year 2025 (FY2026) and Tax Year 2026 (FY2027): 2025 Adopted Tax Rate $ 0.36355 with an estimated median homestead taxable value of $362,634 equals tax of $1,318.36 2026 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate $0.356505 with an estimated median homestead taxable value of $375,000 equals tax of $1,336.89 2026 Proposed Tax Rate $ 0.356505 with an estimated median homestead taxable value of $375,000 equals tax of $1,336.89 The change in total tax rate is a decrease of 0.007045 per $100, or -1.94% The change in estimated median homestead taxable value is an increase of 3.41% The change in tax on estimated median homestead property is an increase of $18.54 or 1.41% 26-0318
  28. 8. OLD BUSINESS
  29. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  30. 9A. Consider and take action to excuse absences (City Secretary) 26-0339
  31. 9B. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the award of RFP 26-043 for stop-loss reinsurance coverage for the City’s self-funded medical and pharmacy plan for the plan year beginning October 1, 2026 (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 26-0321
  32. 9C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Capital Recovery Fee Deferral Agreement with the Hope Center Enterprises, LLC for an amount not to exceed $460,000 at 1821 FM 528 in Webster, TX 77598 (Director of Economic Development) 26-0240
  33. 34 PAGE BREAK
  34. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  35. 10A. Consider and take action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of League City, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax in payment thereof; setting certain parameters for the sale of the certificates; approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; enacting other provisions relating thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 26-0346
  36. 10B. Consider and take action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of League City, Texas General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax in payment thereof; setting certain parameters for the sale of the bonds; approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; enacting other provisions relating thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 26-0345
  37. 10C. Consider and take action on an ordinance establishing a “No Parking, Stopping, or Standing” zone on a portion of Campbell Drive, from League City Parkway to 350 feet north, between the hours of 7:25 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. on school days (Executive Director of Development Services) 26-0328
  38. 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
  39. 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
  40. 41 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  41. 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
  42. 43 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  43. 44 PAGE BREAK
  44. 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
  45. 14A. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (City Manager) 26-0334
  46. 14B. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests, to wit: 2705 Dickinson Ave. League City, Texas 77573 (City Manager) 26-0343
  47. 14C. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.087 Government Code - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations Discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that seeks to locate, stay, or expand within the City of League City, Texas (Assistant City Manager) 26-0336
  48. 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
  49. 15A. Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (City Manager) 26-0335
  50. 15B. Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests, to wit: 2705 Dickinson Ave. League City, Texas 77573 (City Manager) 26-0344
  51. 15C. Consider and take action on the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that seeks to locate, stay, or expand within the City of League City, Texas (Assistant City Manager) 26-0337
  52. 16. REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR
  53. 17. ADJOURNMENT
  54. 55 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  55. 56 PAGE BREAK
  56. 57 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  57. 58 This is to certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall of the City of League City, Texas, on or before the 19th day of August, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m. as well as the City's public internet webpage, www.leaguecitytx.gov and was posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code.
  58. 59 The City Council of the City of League City, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any of the items listed above should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code: 551.071 Consultations with Attorney, 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations, 551.074 Personnel Matters, 551.076 Deliberations about Security Devices, and 551.087 Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
  59. 60 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL)
  60. 61 _________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special accommodations or interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at 281-554-1030 or by FAX 281-554-1020. _________________________________________________________________________
  61. 62 Any invocation that may be offered during the ceremonial portion of the City Council meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council and do not necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Council in part or as a whole. No member of the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of the Council.