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August 12, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final-revised ·Regular Meeting - Amended

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

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Agenda — 84 items

  1. 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.
  2. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
  3. 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
  4. 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
  5. 4 The invocation was given by Rabbi Yitzi Schmukler of Chabad of the Bay Area. Mayor Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.
  6. 4 Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of Council were present.
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  8. 3A. July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting 25-0359
  9. 3B. July 22, 2025 Council Budget & CIP Workshop 25-0360
  10. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
  11. 4A. Presentation of a proclamation in recognition of Kamryn Balfour (Mayor Long) 25-0356
  12. 4B. Presentation of a proclamation in recognition of Kayla Smith (Mayor Long) 25-0364
  13. 10 Mayor Long asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none, these minutes are approved.
  14. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
  15. 13 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.
  16. 14 PAGE BREAK
  17. 6. CONSENT AGENDA
  18. 6A. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the League City Police Department to submit a grant application to Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) Rescue, a 501(c)(3) organization, to seek funding from the OUR Rescue Digital Evidence Grant for the Department to acquire specialized equipment and/or software to combat online child exploitation and human trafficking; and authorizing the acceptance of such grant if awarded (Chief of Police) 25-0331 Approved Pass
  19. 6B. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of 25 GETAC replacement laptops and docking stations for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $100,000, utilizing State Contract Sourcewell 020624 SYN (Executive Director of Information Technology & Chief of Police) 25-0344 Approved Pass
  20. 17 NAME Mike Peterson Janice Hallisey Natasha Johnson Katrien Morgen Sebastian Lafaro Galen & Carla Medlenka Brent Fournet Peggy Zahler
  21. 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Crowder Gulf, LLC; Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.; DRC Emergency Services, LLC; and TFR Enterprises, Inc. for Debris Management Services in the event of a disaster or emergency; and authorizing a subsequent one-year renewal with each vendor, if deemed necessary (Emergency Management Coordinator) 25-0328 Approved Pass
  22. 6D. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc.; Thompson Consulting Services, LLC; and True North Emergency Management, LLC for Debris Monitoring Services in the event of a disaster or emergency; and authorizing a subsequent one-year renewal with each vendor, if deemed necessary (Emergency Management Coordinator) 25-0329 Approved Pass
  23. 19 A motion was made by Mr. Cones, seconded by Mr. Tressler, to suspend the rules and move up agenda item 8C. The motion passed by the following vote: For: 8 - Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Higginbotham, Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders
  24. 20 PAGE BREAK
  25. 8C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. (Halff) for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Heritage Signature Trail (PK2302) in the amount not to exceed $198,095 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) Council postponed 8-0-0 on July 22, 2025. 25-0340 Approved Pass
  26. 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2025 (the “Bonds”) for Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 36 (the “District”) in an amount not to exceed $10,435,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City (the “City”) (Director of Finance) 25-0358 Approved Pass
  27. 6F. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year contract for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Services to Employers Health - CVS in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 25-0330 Approved Pass
  28. 22 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  29. 6G. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the sale of a property identified as P00091278 (Parcel 329) to TxDOT related to the construction of SH 99 Segment B1 in the amount of $5,990 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0221 Approved Pass
  30. 24 PAGE BREAK
  31. 6H. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the sale of a property identified as P00091279 (Parcel 330E) to TxDOT related to the construction of SH 99 Segment B1 in the amount of $8,203 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0222 Approved Pass
  32. 6I. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the sale of a property identified as P00090578.001 and P00009578.002 (Parcel 324 Parts 1 & 2) to TxDOT related to the construction of SH 99 Segment B1 in the amount of $38,660 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0341 Approved Pass
  33. 6J. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Utility Construction Services Agreement with the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC for the relocation of the existing steel power transmission pole as part of the North Extension of Landing Blvd Project (ST1914) in the amount of $2,266,458 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0332 Approved Pass
  34. 28 PAGE BREAK
  35. 6K. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-25 an ordinance rezoning approximately 1776.9 acres to replace the existing Lloyd Tract Planned Unit Development (PUD), additionally approving requests for creation of three Planned Unit Development Overlay Districts (-PUD Overlay): PUD-24-0001 (Lloyd PUD Central) approximately 245 acres, PUD-24-0002 (Lloyd PUD North) approximately 735.7 acres, and PUD-24-0003 (Lloyd PUD South) approximately 796.2 acres, all being generally located north of FM 517, south of League City Parkway, west of Hobbs Road, and east of McFarland Road - Second Reading (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-0-0 with three members absent on July 7, 2025. The City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0 on July 22, 2025. 25-0347 Approved Pass
  36. 30 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  37. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
  38. 7A. Hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to temporary signs at special events (Mayor Long and Mayor Pro Tem Cones) 25-0354
  39. 7B. Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to temporary signs at special events (Mayor Long and Mayor Pro Tem Cones) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0 with three members absent on July 7, 2025. 25-0355 Approved on First Reading Pass
  40. 7C. Hold a public hearing on the Zone Change Application PUD-23-0007 (Midline PUD), a request to create a Planned Unit Development Overlay District (-PUD Overlay) district approximately 466.5 acres in size, generally located north of Grissom Road, south of FM 528, west of West Nasa Blvd, and east of Bay Area Blvd (Director of Planning) 25-0350
  41. 35 PAGE BREAK
  42. 7D. Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Zone Change Application PUD-23-0007 (Midline PUD), a request to create a Planned Unit Development Overlay District (-PUD Overlay) district approximately 466.5 acres in size, generally located north of Grissom Road, south of FM 528, west of West Nasa Blvd, and east of Bay Area Blvd (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 8-0-0, on July 21, 2025. 25-0351 Approved on First Reading Pass
  43. 7E. Hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-25-0001 (ZaZa Car Wash), a request to allow a car wash tunnel on approximately 2.05 acres of property zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located on the northwest corner of Abilene Street and South Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) (Director of Planning) 25-0348
  44. 7F. Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-25-0001 (ZaZa Car Wash), a request to allow a car wash tunnel on approximately 2.05 acres of property zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located on the northwest corner of Abilene Street and South Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 8-0-0, on July 21, 2025. 25-0349 Approved Fail
  45. 7G. Hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-25-0002, (West League City Self Storage), a request to allow a self-storage use on approximately 3.0552 acres of property zoned “CG-PUD” (General Commercial within the Magnolia Creek Planned Unit Development), generally located at the northeast corner of League City Parkway and Bay Area Boulevard (Director of Planning) 25-0352
  46. 7H. Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-25-0002, (West League City Self Storage), a request to allow a self-storage use on approximately 3.0552 acres of property zoned “CG-PUD” (General Commercial within the Magnolia Creek Planned Unit Development), generally located at the northeast corner of League City Parkway and Bay Area Boulevard (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 8-0-0, on July 21, 2025. 25-0353 Postponed Pass
  47. 41 PAGE BREAK
  48. 8. OLD BUSINESS
  49. 8A. Consider and take action on Ordinance 2025-14 amending Ordinance 2023-24 to expand the limited franchise with Universal Natural Gas, LLC (d/b/a Universal Natural Gas, Inc.) to operate and maintain a gas distribution system for the transportation, distribution, and/or sale of gas to customers in League City through the use of public rights-of-way - Third Reading (City Manager) Council approved first reading 7-0-0 on April 22, 2025. Council approved second reading 8-0-0 on May 13, 2025. Council postponed third reading 8-0-0 on May 27, 2025. 25-0269 Postponed Pass
  50. 8B. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing revisions to the City’s General Design and Construction Standards Manual (Executive Director of Development Services) Council postponed 8-0-0 on July 22, 2025. 25-0338 Approved Pass
  51. 8C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. (Halff) for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Heritage Signature Trail (PK2302) in the amount not to exceed $198,095 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) Council postponed 8-0-0 on July 22, 2025. 25-0340
  52. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  53. 46 PAGE BREAK
  54. 9A. Report on certified tax roll, certified estimate of collection rate, certified excess debt collections, and no-new revenue tax rate and voter-approval rate calculations (Assistant City Manager - CFO) 25-0339
  55. 9B. Consider and take action on the 2025 proposed ad valorem tax rate (Fiscal Year 2026 - October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026) of $0.36355. The property tax rate will be adopted as an action item at the September 9, 2025 Council meeting (Assistant City Manager - CFO) 25-0346 Approved Pass
  56. 9C. Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the creation of Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 69 and making certain findings related thereto (Executive Director of Development Services) 25-0307 Approved Pass
  57. 9D. Consider and take action on an ordinance authorizing a utility agreement with Martron LLC, Ellen Lloyd Cummins, and J.A.C. Interests, Ltd. regarding Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 69 (Executive Director of Development Services) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 25-0309 Approved on First Reading Pass
  58. 9E. Consider and take action on a resolution approving a transportation development agreement associated with Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 69 as it relates to conditions set forth in the City’s Master Mobility Plan and the existing Utility Agreement between the City and Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 69 (Executive Director of Development Services) 25-0316 Approved Pass
  59. 51 PAGE BREAK
  60. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  61. 10A. Consider and take action on an ordinance updating the use and administration of the Fire Department Donation Fund established through voluntary water bill contributions (Mayor Long, Council Member Chadwell, Council Member Higginbotham, Council Member Tressler and Council Member Saunders) 25-0333 Approved on First Reading Pass
  62. 10B. Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Bay Area Blvd between League City Parkway and Magnolia Greens Lane, a distance of approximately .59 miles; providing for a penalty; requiring publication; and establishing an effective date (Council Member Mann, Mayor Long, and Mayor Pro Tem Cones) 25-0357 Approved on First Reading Pass
  63. 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
  64. 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
  65. 57 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  66. 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
  67. 58 PAGE BREAK
  68. 59 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  69. 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
  70. 60 Consider and take action on an ordinance authorizing a utility agreement with Martron LLC, Ellen Lloyd Cummins, and J.A.C. Interests, Ltd. regarding Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 69 (Executive Director of Development Services) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 25-0309 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  71. 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
  72. 16. ADJOURNMENT
  73. 62 PAGE BREAK
  74. 63 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  75. 64 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  76. 65 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 8th day of August, 2025 prior to 12:30 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.
  77. 66 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.
  78. 67 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: August 26, 2025
  79. 67 PAGE BREAK
  80. 68 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________
  81. 69 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.
  82. 72 Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Cones – I’ll be quick, Mayor. I just wanted to let everybody know that we had an employee that passed away, or retired employee. Denny Holt, who was the director of emergency management for years back in the 80s and 90s. His funeral is this coming Saturday at Crowder Funeral Home. He was a very well-respected gentleman throughout the state on emergency management. Him and his wife, his wife also worked here, at the police department. We’re really going to miss Denny, he was an icon at Shipley’s donuts after retirement. Also, I’d like to give out a shout out to Jody, if he’s still here. Jody, I called him and just like a lot of employees, Jody just kind of jumps to the situation and takes care of something anytime you ask him. He helped me with a sign at 518 that a few people were very upset over. It was a crash that happened two years ago. Young girl was deceased, and they had a sign up there honoring her name and I guess during the construction they took it down. I thank Jody for putting that back up there and his public works crew. He is absolutely a fantastic employee. Scott Higginbotham – No Comments Chad Tressler – No Comments Sean Saunders – No Comments Andy Mann – I just got one quick kudo. Last week in the Galveston Daily News another city in Galveston County was trumpeting the fact that they had finished their battery system ordinance and it was amazing to me that it only took them an additional year. I don’t think people really appreciate just how good our staff is. Kudos to two people who made it happen in much less than a year. Thank you. Tom Crews – No Comments
  83. 73 Courtney Chadwell – I just want to wish all the League City students a great 25-26 school year, starting tomorrow. Looking forward to attending the varsity football season from the Creek Wildcats. No offense to Falls or Springs or anybody else. My kids go to Creek. With that, just be mindful. Traffic patterns are going to change. School zones are going to be flashing. I think we started them yesterday. Friday, it was a Friday. Just watch out for those buses. We’ve got to take care of those kids. Mayor Long – No Comments
  84. 77 At 7:36 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.