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April 22, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

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Agenda — 70 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 Vacant 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 Rev. Kyra Baehr of Unity Bay Area Houston. 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. Council Member Chadwell attended remotely.
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  8. 3A. April 8, 2025 Council Work Session 25-0197
  9. 3B. April 8, 2025 Regular Meeting 25-0198
  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 amending the rate schedule for non-consent vehicle towing fees as required by Chapter 118, Article II, Section 118-37 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Rate Schedule” (Chief of Police) 25-0179 Approved Pass
  17. 6B. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Explorer from Chastang Ford for $49,650 and the purchase of related emergency equipment and installation services from Mal Technologies Fleet for $18,874, for a total amount not to exceed $68,524 (Director of Public Works) 25-0181 Approved Pass
  18. 15 NAME Marika Fuller
  19. 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution declaring thirteen (13) vehicles, two (2) motorcycles and one (1) cargo trailer as surplus property and authorizing City staff to dispose of the surplus property in accordance with City policy (Director of Public Works) 25-0182 Approved Pass
  20. 6D. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the agreement with Branch Construction Group for the urgent repair of an existing 12-inch water line bridge crossing on Enterprise Ave in an amount not to exceed $119,186 (Director of Public Works) 25-0199 Approved Pass
  21. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  22. 18 PAGE BREAK
  23. 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Teamwork Construction Services, Inc. for the League City Parkway Right Turn Lane - Calder Road to Butler Road (ST2004) in an amount not to exceed $1,411,319.50, authorizing a Work Change Directive budget of $141,132, and authorizing a contract with Geotech Engineering & Testing for materials testing in an amount not to exceed $17,267, for a total construction budget of $1,569,718.50 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0184 Approved Pass
  24. 6F. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Oller Engineering, Inc. for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Landing Lift Station Improvements Project (WW1901F) in an amount not to exceed $180,380 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0188 Approved Pass
  25. 6G. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Oller Engineering, Inc. for design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Kilgore-Davis Tract Trail Project (PK2205) in an amount not to exceed $464,867.00 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0189 Approved Pass
  26. 22 PAGE BREAK
  27. 6H. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the professional services agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. to increase compensation in an amount not to exceed $119,000 for additional preliminary design services related to the Bay Ridge Flood Reduction Phase 4 Project (DR1904) for an aggregate amount not to exceed $788,348 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0191 Approved Pass
  28. 24 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  29. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
  30. 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 sign regulations (Mayor Long) 25-0192
  31. 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 sign regulations (Mayor Long) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0 with 3 members absent on April 7, 2025. 25-0193 Approved on First Reading Pass
  32. 8. OLD BUSINESS
  33. 28 PAGE BREAK
  34. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  35. 9A. Consider and take action to excuse absences (City Secretary) 25-0195 Approved Pass
  36. 31 PAGE BREAK
  37. 31 Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. No members of the public requested to address the Council. Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
  38. 9B. Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) receiving the annexation petition from property owners Martron, LLC, J.A.C. Interests, Ltd., and Ellen Lloyd Cummins regarding 80.45 acres of land, 2) scheduling a public hearing on May 13, 2025 to consider the annexation, 3) directing staff to provide public notice of the public hearing and provide notice to the school district and other public entities and 4) authorizing a municipal services agreement with property owners Martron, LLC, J.A.C. Interests, Ltd., and Ellen Lloyd Cummins regarding the 80.45 acres of land (City Attorney) 25-0201 Approved Pass
  39. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  40. 33 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 sign regulations (Mayor Long) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0 with 3 members absent on April 7, 2025. 25-0193 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  41. 10A. Consider and take action on an ordinance 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 (Chief of Police) 25-0180 Approved on First Reading Pass
  42. 10B. 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 - First Reading (City Manager) 25-0194 Approved on First Reading Pass
  43. 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
  44. 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
  45. 38 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  46. 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
  47. 40 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  48. 41 PAGE BREAK
  49. 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
  50. 42 PAGE BREAK
  51. 14A. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Mayor Long) 25-0175
  52. 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
  53. 11A. Consider and take action on a resolution to accept approximately 130.9043 acres of land, recently disannexed by the City of Friendswood, into League City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), as provided in an Interlocal Agreement between the two cities (City Attorney) 25-0203 Approved Pass
  54. 15A. Consider and take action on discussion regarding the employment, appointment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Mayor Long) 25-0177 No Action
  55. 11B. Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) receiving the annexation petition from property owner BC-SB Baybrook JV LLC regarding 130.9043 acres of land, 2) scheduling a public hearing on May 13, 2025 to consider the annexation, 3) directing staff to publish notice of the public hearing and provide notice to the school district and other public entities and 4) authorizing a municipal services agreement with property owner BC-SB Baybrook JV, LLC regarding the 130.9043 acres of land (City Attorney) 25-0202 Approved Pass
  56. 16. ADJOURNMENT
  57. 11C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order 4 to the contract with G.W. Phillips Concrete Construction, Inc. for Bay Ridge Flood Reduction - Phase 1 (DR 2004), in an amount not to exceed $32,800 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0205 Approved Pass
  58. 47 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  59. 48 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  60. 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 18th day of April, 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.
  61. 49 PAGE BREAK
  62. 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.
  63. 51 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: May 13, 2025
  64. 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. _________________________________________________________________________
  65. 52 Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Cones – No Comments Courtney Chadwell – No Comments Chad Tressler – No Comments Sean Saunders – No Comments Andy Mann – No Comments Tom Crews – Please get out and vote. The early voting has started right now, we have one week and then voting on May 3 on Saturday, thank you. Mayor Long – No Comments
  66. 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.
  67. 54 At 6:19 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to discuss the following items:
  68. 56 At 6:39 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.
  69. 59 PAGE BREAK
  70. 61 At 6:39 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.