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May 13, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

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Agenda — 65 items

  1. 1 The City Council of the City of League City, Texas, met in a special 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 Mayor Long. 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. April 22, 2025 Council Work Session 25-0225
  9. 3B. April 22, 2025 Regular Meeting 25-0226
  10. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
  11. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
  12. 10 Mayor Long asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none, these minutes are approved.
  13. 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.
  14. 12 PAGE BREAK
  15. 6. CONSENT AGENDA
  16. 6A. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Municipal Emergency Services for Firefighter Bunker Gear in an amount not to exceed $174,324.28 for FY 2025 (Fire Chief) 25-0213 Approved Pass
  17. 6B. Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2025 in an amount not to exceed $3,570,000 (the “Series 2025 Bonds”) and Unlimited Tax Park Bonds, Series 2025A in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000 (the “Series 2025A Park Bonds”) (collectively referred to herein as the “Bonds) for the Bay Colony West Municipal Utility District (the “District”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City (Director of Finance) 25-0208 Approved Pass
  18. 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year renewal of the Administrative Services Agreement with Texas Health Benefits Pool (TXHBP) for employee medical plan third-party administration in an amount not to exceed $1,138,956 (Director of Human Resources) 25-0206 Approved Pass
  19. 16 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  20. 17 PAGE BREAK
  21. 6D. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Wastewater Transport Services, LLC for grit screening/sludge transportation and disposal services in an amount not to exceed $543,389 (Director of Public Works) 25-0214 Approved Pass
  22. 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Hahn Equipment Co., Inc. for the repair of a 185 HP FLYGT electric submersible sewage pump located at the Dallas Salmon Wastewater Treatment Plant (DSWWTP) in an amount not to exceed $68,938.99 (Director of Public Works) 25-0217 Approved Pass
  23. 6F. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. for design, bid, and construction phase services related to 12-inch Waterline along FM 2094 from Davis Road to Signature Point (WT1904J) in an amount not to exceed $213,995 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0116 Approved Pass
  24. 6G. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. for design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Beacon Island/ Harbor Island Back Feed 12-inch Waterline (WT1904K) in an amount not to exceed $203,584 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0215 Approved Pass
  25. 22 PAGE BREAK
  26. 6H. Consider and take action on Ordinance 2025-13 amending Chapter 118, Article II of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Tow Trucks and Towing Companies” to update various sections; providing for codification, publication, and an effective date - Second Reading (Chief of Police) Council approved first reading 7-0-0 on April 22, 2025. 25-0212 Approved Pass
  27. 24 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  28. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
  29. 7A. Hold a public hearing on the adoption of the League City 2025 Westside Master Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of League City (Executive Director of Development Services) 25-0209
  30. 7B. Consider and take action on an ordinance adopting the League City Westside Master Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of League City (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0, on April 21, 2025. 25-0224 Approved on First Reading Pass
  31. 7C. Hold a public hearing on the owner-requested annexation of approximately 80.45 acres located in League City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (City Attorney) 25-0231
  32. 7D. Hold a public hearing on the owner-requested annexation of approximately 130.9043 acres located in League City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (City Attorney) 25-0232
  33. 30 PAGE BREAK
  34. 8. OLD BUSINESS
  35. 8A. Consider and take action on ordinance 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 - Second Reading (City Manager) Council approved first reading 7-0-0 on April 22, 2025. 25-0234 Approved on Second Reading Pass
  36. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  37. 9A. Consider and take action on appointments to boards and commissions (Mayor Long) 25-0183 Approved Pass
  38. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  39. 10A. Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 114, Utilities, to add Section 114-6, authorizing the termination of water service for certain health and safety violations (City Manager) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 25-0223 Approved on First Reading Pass
  40. 10B. Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 40 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Bay Area Blvd between League City Parkway and Magnolia Greens Lane, a distance of approximately .59 miles (Executive Director of Development Services) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 25-0219 Approved on First Reading Pass
  41. 37 PAGE BREAK
  42. 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
  43. 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
  44. 40 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  45. 40 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 114, Utilities, to add Section 114-6, authorizing the termination of water service for certain health and safety violations (City Manager) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 25-0223 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  46. 41 PAGE BREAK
  47. 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
  48. 42 Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 40 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Bay Area Blvd between League City Parkway and Magnolia Greens Lane, a distance of approximately .59 miles (Executive Director of Development Services) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 25-0219 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  49. 43 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  50. 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
  51. 11A. Consider and take action on a resolution scheduling a public hearing on June 24, 2025, to consider an amendment to Capital Recovery Fees for water and wastewater; directing the City Secretary to publish notice of said public hearing; and directing the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee to review a proposed amendment to the Capital Recovery Fee Assessments for irrigation systems serving Community Green Spaces (Mayor Long, Councilmember Tressler, and Councilmember Saunders) 25-0235 Postponed Pass
  52. 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
  53. 11B. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Constellation Lift Station Rehabilitation (WW1901H) in an amount not to exceed $119,500 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0190 Approved Pass
  54. 16. ADJOURNMENT
  55. 11C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with EHRA Engineering, to provide design, and limited bid and construction phase services related to the SH 96 at Columbia Memorial Parkway and SH 96 at FM 270 Intersection Improvements Project (ST2502) in an amount not to exceed $256,000 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0211 Approved Pass
  56. 47 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  57. 48 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  58. 49 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 9th day of May, 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.
  59. 50 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.
  60. 51 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: May 27, 2025
  61. 52 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________
  62. 52 Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Cones – Yes, Mayor I would like to welcome Scott to our table up here. I’m looking forward to working with you and congratulations on the race. Scott Higginbotham –I just wanted to first just say thank you. I want to thank my family. They’re here today. To do something like this, you really put yourself out there. Your family, when you run, they run, too and they kind of go through it with you, so I want to say thanks to them. I want thank everybody that came out and voted and made their voice heard. This was a low turnout. The people that came out, that was great. Again, you made your voice heard. One of the biggest things we have is the right to vote, so thank you for coming out. And to anyone who didn’t support me, that’s fine. All I ask is give me a little time and let me earn your trust. Let me do the job and you’ll see that I have the city’s best interest at heart. I’ll going to put the time in and put the work in. I want to thank staff for being so welcoming. It’s a lot to get set up, everyone has been great. Also, I’m a little bit quiet. I tell people I’m not going to be someone who speaks a lot. I’m more of a listener and learner. I will say something when I need to, but please don’t take that as me not being fully engaged all the time if I’m a little on the quiet side. That’s just me, but I will talk when I need to. Besides that, thank you. Chad Tressler – A man after my own heart, I’m known for being quiet too. I’ll try to be brief. There’s an old saying, if you don’t vote, you don’t get to complain. I have to say I’m looking forward to a few years of very little complaining going on in League City given the turnout we had this time. Welcome aboard and I hope we can keep moving forward professionally here and I look forward to it. Sean Saunders – No Comments Andy Mann – I want to congratulate, Scott. Tom Crews – Congratulations, Scott.
  63. 53 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.
  64. 53 Courtney Chadwell – Happy belated Mother’s Day to everybody out there. A couple of days ago was Mother’s Day. The mothers truly are the ones that make the world go round, so I hope everybody had a good day this past Sunday. Congratulations to Scott Higginbotham. I’ve known this guy for quite a while. He really does have the community’s best interest at heart. He’s got this servant heart. He’s worked with the PTA. I know he’s not campaigning now, so I shouldn’t be throwing his resume out, he's already won. I do want to let everybody to know I’ve worked with this guy on a few different boards and everything, so we should expect some good things out of him up here. I’m looking forward to seeing his contributions. Also, thanks to the other five candidates that put their name out there. That shows that there’s a lot of interest in how this city is governed. I would like to see, like Councilman Tressler said, a little bit higher voter turnout. Six percent is a little low. I appreciate everybody that did come out and vote. Mayor Long – Congratulations, Scott. Every meeting runs this smoothly and this quick. There’s almost never cross words, so it should be easy. I look forward to serving with you.
  65. 57 At 6:22 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.