City Council
Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street
Agenda — 62 items
- 1 The City Council of the City of League City, Texas, met in a regular meeting in the Council Chambers at 200 West Walker Street on the above date at 6:00 p.m.
- 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
- 2 Mayor: Nick Long City Council Members: Andy Mann Tommy Cones Tom Crews Courtney Chadwell Scott Higginbotham Chad Tressler Sean Saunders City Manager: John Baumgartner Assistant City Manager: Rick Davis Assistant City Manger-CFO: Angie Steelman Interim City Attorney: Michelle Villarreal City Secretary: Diana M. Stapp Chief of Police: Cliff Woitena Executive Director of Capital Projects Ron Bavarian Executive Director of Development Services: Christopher Sims Director of Finance: Kimberly Corell Director of Human Resources/Civil Service: James Brumm Director of Parks & Cultural Services: Chien Wei Director of Public Works: Jody Hooks
- 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
- 4 The invocation was given by Reverend Pat Bell with League City United Methodist Church. Mayor Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.
- 4 Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of Council were present.
- 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 3A. January 27, 2026 Regular Meeting
- 4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
- 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
- 9 Mayor Long asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none, these minutes are approved.
- 10 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 PAGE BREAK
- 6. CONSENT AGENDA
- 6A. Consider and take action to authorize partial lane closures and the waiver of City traffic control costs in connection with the League City Youth Sports Opening Day Parade, sponsored by the League City Youth Sports Organization, to be held February 28, 2026 (Chief of Police)
- 6B. Consider and take action on a resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation, to seek funding through the Texas Traffic Safety Program FY2027, to upgrade existing Opticom systems and to add Opticom systems to all emergency vehicles and traffic lights within the City of League City; and authorizing the acceptance of such a grant if awarded (Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Director of Information Technology)
- 14 No members of the public requested to address the Council.
- 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Friendswood for partnership in the Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Watershed Study (DR1908) (City Manager)
- 6D. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District for partnership in the Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Watershed Study (DR1908) (City Manager)
- 16 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 17 PAGE BREAK
- 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Quorum Architects, Inc. for design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Police Department Multi-Function Training Facility Project (PD2601) in an amount not to exceed $239,910 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
- 6F. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. (Halff) for feasibility study services related to the Lynn Gripon Park Shoreline Protection Project (PK2606) in the amount not to exceed $159,600 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
- 6G. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the sale of a property identified as P00087293 (Parcel 309) to TxDOT related to the construction of SH 99 Segment B1 in the amount of $3,681,745 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
- 21 PAGE BREAK
- 6H. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-01, an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to used car dealerships - Second Reading (Councilmembers Cones and Higginbotham) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026. City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0, on January 27, 2026.
- 6I. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-02, an ordinance rezoning approximately 6.074 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7), MAP-25-0007, (3102 McFarland Road), generally located along the east side of McFarland Road, approximately 1/3 of a mile north of Farm to Market Road 517 - Second Reading (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026. City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0, on January 27, 2026.
- 6J. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-03, an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.971 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), MAP-25-0008, (2955 East League City Parkway), generally located along the south side of League City Parkway, west of Bay Ridge Drive and east of Seacrest Boulevard - Second Reading (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026. City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0, on January 27, 2026.
- 25 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
- 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
- 8. OLD BUSINESS
- 9. NEW BUSINESS
- 9A. Consider and take action on a resolution setting the dates for conducting FY2027 Budget and CIP work session meetings during the months of July and August 2026 (City Manager)
- 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
- 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
- 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
- 33 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
- 12A. Presentation of the League City Police Department’s Annual Racial Profiling Report for CY2025 (Chief of Police)
- 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
- 36 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
- 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
- 14A. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Cause No. 25-CV-0267; Big League Dreams League City, LLC v League City (City Attorney)
- 14B. 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)
- 39 The report was presented by Cliff Woitena, Chief of Police.
- 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
- 15A. Consider and take action regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Cause No. 25-CV-0267; Big League Dreams League City, LLC v League City (City Attorney)
- 15B. 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)
- 42 Mayor Pro Tem Sean Saunders – No Comments Tom Crews – No Comments Courtney Chadwell – No Comments Scott Higginbotham – No Comments Chad Tressler – No Comments Andy Mann – No Comments Tommy Cones – No Comments Mayor Long – No Comments
- 16. REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR
- 44 PAGE BREAK
- 17. ADJOURNMENT
- 45 At 6:16 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to discuss the following items:
- 46 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
- 47 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
- 48 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 4th day of February, 2025 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.
- 48 At 7:14 p.m. Mayor Long reconvened the regular meeting and announced there was no final action, decision or vote with regard to any matter considered in the executive session just concluded.
- 49 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.
- 50 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: February 24, 2026
- 51 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________
- 52 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.
- 53 PAGE BREAK
- 55 At 7:15 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.