City Council

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

Agenda — 17 items

1. 1 The City Council of the City of League City, Texas, met in a work session in Council Chambers at 200 West Walker Street on the above date at 5:00 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5. 3. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL STREET LIGHT ACQUISITION AND MODERNIZATION
6. 4 Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of Council were present.
7. 4. ADJOURNMENT
8. 6 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
9. 7 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
10. 7 David Tickell, Public Works Manager, gave a presentation. Street Lighting Who is Tanko Lighting? Sole Focus – Municipal Streetlighting Consultant 927,000+ Streetlights in Contract 523,000+ Streetlight Acquisitions 73,000+ Fixtures Maintained 260+ Projects Nationwide League City Streetlighting – Current Situation TNMP owns the majority of the lighting system, high costs, limited control, antiquated technology Opportunity to acquire the system, reduce operating costs, modernize lighting system (LED), improve nighttime public safet Feasibility Study Considered 5 scenarios Option 5, acquisition of lighting system and immediate LED conversion provides lowest operating costs and best ROI Summary of Estimated Findings (Slide) Benefits of Ownership: Reduced Costs Control of Streetscape Modernized Lighting System Improved Public Safety Guaranteed Service Levels Option 1 Overview TNMP Current Monthly Cost - $14.12 (100w HPS) (72% of system) LED Conversion, remaining with TNMP Estimated New Monthly Cost - $29.32 (35w LED)
11. 8 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 21st day of March, 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.
12. 8 Option 5 Overview TNMP Current Monthly Cost - $14.12 monthly cost LED conversion, League City takes ownership Estimated New Monthly Cost $3.75 Total Cost $4,706.523 20 Year Savings $13,345,643 Payback Period (Energy + Maintenance Savings) 6.68 years Year 1 Analysis Energy Usage (kWh) Existing Cost - $3,039,360 New Cost - $828,900 Savins - $2,210,460 Utility Bill Cost Existing Cost - $928,668 New Cost - $115,819 Savings - $812,850 Maintenance Costs Existing Cost – Included in current Utility Bill Costs New Cost - $133,032 Savings – ($133,032) Improved Light Quality – Improves Public Safety HPS vs LED Streetlights Maintenance Options Streetlight Operations & Maintenance In-house program, 100% outsourced via bid, guaranteed response times, proactive maintenance Neil Tolley, Senior Energy Advisor Jason Tanko, CEO Christopher Sims, Executive Director of Development Services New Development Streetlights – Current Development TNMP currently installs/maintains LED streetlights for new development Approx. 125 new streetlights/yr Taking ownership saves City $25/pole/month Next steps – Ordinance amendment for city ownership Implementation of City Lighting Policy Legacy Development would be first subdivision for City ownership Design Policy Highlights Continuous lighting for collectors and arterials Typical Spacing – at intersections, 300-500’ feet on local roads 250’ on collectors, 200’ on arterials Preferred installation locations – 3’ from curb, alternating roadside for 2-lane roads, median placement or on both sides of road for 4-land roads 2 yr. maintenance bond requirement Next steps – Lighting audit/system evaluation, negotiate & acquire system from TNMP, LED Conversion
13. 9 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.
14. 10 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: April 8, 2025
15. 10 At 5:56 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.
16. 11 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________
17. 12 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.