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City Council

February 11, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

Agenda — 74 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 Justin Hicks 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 except Sean Saunders.
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  8. 3A. January 28, 2025 Council Work Session 25-0098
  9. 3B. January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting 25-0097
  10. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
  11. 4A. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing the League City Cowboys Sophomore Football Team (Mayor Long) 25-0069
  12. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
  13. 10 Mayor Long asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none, these minutes are approved.
  14. 12 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.
  15. 13 PAGE BREAK
  16. 6. CONSENT AGENDA
  17. 6A. Consider and take action on a resolution ratifying the purchase of four new vehicles from McRee Ford in an amount not to exceed $220,759 for the League City Police Department's Mental Health Unit using funds obtained through the CI-Byrne State Crisis Intervention Grant Program (Chief of Police) 25-0060 Approved Pass
  18. 6B. Consider and take action on a resolution, on behalf of the League City Youth Sports Organization, granting a variance to Chapter 110, Article I, Section 110-5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled "Parades and Processions Generally" for partial lane closures and to waive City costs associated with traffic control for the “League City Youth Sports Opening Day Parade” to be held March 1, 2025 (Chief of Police) 25-0088 Approved Pass
  19. 16 NAME Dr. Lynn Davis Crystal Page
  20. 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Office of Communications and Community Engagement to submit a grant application to Bloomberg Philanthropies to seek funding to benefit the City’s Public Art Initiative and authorizing the acceptance of such grant if awarded (Director of Communications and Community Engagement) 25-0085 Approved Pass
  21. 17 A motion was made by Mr. Chadwell, seconded by Mr. Cones, made a motion to suspend the rule and move up item 9A. The motion passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Hicks and Mr. Tressler Opposed: 0 Absent - 1 Mr. Saunders
  22. 6D. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the City of League City to participate in a comprehensive list of co-ops, providing greater access to price comparisons for the benefit of the City (Director of Finance) 25-0087 Approved Pass
  23. 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution approving the City of League City’s Investment Policy, Investment Strategies, List of Authorized Broker/Dealers and Safekeeping/Custodial Agents for the City of League City (Director of Finance) 25-0091 Approved Pass
  24. 9A. Consider and take action on a resolution to name two Pony/Colt baseball fields "The Malcom Daly Field" and "The Brad Harris Field" (Mayor Long) 25-0064 Approved Pass
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  26. 6F. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an expenditure with NAH Sports Flooring, LLC for the replacement of the floor in the multi-purpose room at Hometown Heroes Park in an amount not to exceed $65,128 (Executive Director of Facilities, Information Technology & The Ballpark) 25-0038 Approved Pass
  27. 21 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  28. 6G. Consider and take action on a resolution ratifying a construction contract with Liqui-Pro Industries, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $427,539.00 for roof replacement of the Hometown Heroes facility (Executive Director of Facilities, Information Technology & The Ballpark) 25-0039 Approved Pass
  29. 6H. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Semper Striping, LLC for roadway markings on-call in an amount not to exceed $174,470 (Director of Public Works) 25-0076 Approved Pass
  30. 6I. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with O’Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC to purchase various auto parts and supplies for city vehicles and equipment in an amount not to exceed $150,000 (Director of Public Works) 25-0077 Approved Pass
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  32. 6J. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2025 Ford F550 ambulance from Southern Emergency and Rescue Vehicle Sales with related emergency equipment for Emergency Medical Services using H-GAC Contract No. AM10-23 in an amount not to exceed $457,673.15 (Director of Public Works) 25-0078 Approved Pass
  33. 6K. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Halff Associates for the Phase 2 design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Lobit Park Redevelopment (PK2206) in an amount not to exceed $506,960 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0017 Approved Pass
  34. 6L. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with BRW Architects for the Feasibility Study services related to the League City Fire Station No. 7 (FR2501) in an amount not to exceed $24,400 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0068 Approved Pass
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  36. 6M. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with EHRA Engineering, to provide design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Traffic Signal Reconstruction at Lawrence Rd and Village Way Project (RE1703B) in an amount not to exceed $96,970 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0073 Approved Pass
  37. 6N. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-02, an ordinance for a Special Use Permit, SUP-21-0003 (U-Haul - West Main Street), for a “Self-Storage” use, on approximately 19.305 acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the east and west sides of Landing Boulevard, north of West Main Street (FM 518), with the address of 2500 West Main Street (FM 518) - Second Reading (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0 with 3 members absent on January 6, 2025. City Council approved the first reading, 7-0-0 with one member absent on January 28, 2025. 25-0072 Approved Pass
  38. 32 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  39. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
  40. 8. OLD BUSINESS
  41. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  42. 9A. Consider and take action on a resolution to name two Pony/Colt baseball fields "The Malcom Daly Field" and "The Brad Harris Field" (Mayor Long) 25-0064
  43. 9B. Consider and take action on appointments to boards and commissions (Mayor Long) 25-0092 Approved Pass
  44. 38 PAGE BREAK
  45. 9C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of Friendswood to address changes in their boundaries and other related matters, contingent upon Friendswood City Council also approving the agreement (City Attorney) 25-0082 Tabled Pass
  46. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  47. 10A. Consider and take action on an ordinance increasing the membership and clarifying the provisions of the Sunset Review Committee (Mayor Long, Council Member Mann, Council Member Crews) Sponsors request approval on first and final. 25-0105 Approved on First Reading Pass
  48. 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
  49. 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
  50. 44 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  51. 12A. Presentation of the League City Police Department’s Annual Racial Profiling Report for CY2024 (Chief of Police) 25-0089
  52. 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
  53. 47 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  54. 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
  55. 48 Consider and take action on an ordinance increasing the membership and clarifying the provisions of the Sunset Review Committee (Mayor Long, Council Member Mann, Council Member Crews) Sponsors request approval on first and final. 25-0105 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  56. 14A. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with City Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter, to-wit: Clearfield Development (City Attorney) 25-0080
  57. 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
  58. 50 PAGE BREAK
  59. 15A. Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney, to-wit: Clearfield Development (City Attorney) 25-0081 No Action
  60. 16. ADJOURNMENT
  61. 53 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  62. 54 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  63. 54 The report was presented by Cliff Woitena, Chief of Police.
  64. 55 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 7th day of February, 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.
  65. 56 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.
  66. 57 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: February 25, 2025
  67. 57 Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Cones – No Comments Justin Hicks – No Comments Chad Tressler – No Comments Andy Mann – No Comments Tom Crews – No Comments Courtney Chadwell – Basketball playoffs are starting in the area, tonight actually. Your Clear Creek Wildcats are taking on C.E. King over at Dobie tonight. I just want to wish the girls basketball team good luck. Mayor Long – Very glad that we were able to name those two fields after those two gentlemen. It really is amazing how much they do out there. I spent a lot of time at the Sportsplex, and they’re there almost every time I’m there. They don’t have the legal obligation to be with their children to do it, so they really do go above and beyond for the past 40 years. I’m glad that we were able to do that.
  68. 58 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________
  69. 58 PAGE BREAK
  70. 59 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.
  71. 60 At 6:19 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to discuss the following items:
  72. 62 At 6:27 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.
  73. 9C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of Friendswood to address changes in their boundaries and other related matters, contingent upon Friendswood City Council also approving the agreement (City Attorney) 25-0082 Approved Pass
  74. 67 At 6:28 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.