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January 14, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final-revised ·Regular Meeting

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

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Agenda — 71 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 Pastor Brian Young from Word Power Church. 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 Mr. Hicks.
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  8. 3A. December 17, 2024 Regular Meeting 25-0030
  9. 3B. December 23, 2024 Special Meeting 25-0012
  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 the submission of a grant application to the Governor's Office to seek funding through the FY2025 State Homeland Security Grant (SHSP) to support the League City Police Department’s EOD Team with needed equipment and authorizing the acceptance of such a grant if awarded (Chief of Police) 25-0023 Approved Pass
  17. 6B. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year beverage contract (RFP 25-003 Beverage Supply Services for The Ballpark at League City (Executive Director of Facilities, Information Technology and The Ballpark at League City) 24-0628 Approved Pass
  18. 15 NAME Chris Summers Cynthia Vasek Bryan Bolton Peggy Zahler
  19. 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year alcohol supply service (RFP 25-007 Alcohol Supply Service for The Ballpark at League City) in an amount not to exceed $222,000 (Executive Director of Facilities, Information Technology and The Ballpark at League City) 24-0629 Approved Pass
  20. 6D. Consider and act on a resolution authorizing Work Change Directive 2 to the construction contract with McDonald Municipal & Industrial, Inc. for the Annual Odor Control at Smith and Butler Lane (WW2001C), in an amount not to exceed $29,530 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0004 Approved Pass
  21. 18 PAGE BREAK
  22. 18 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  23. 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with HR Green, Inc. for design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Asphalt Streets Rehabilitation Project Package 8 (RE1704I) in an amount not to exceed $207,425 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0015 Approved Pass
  24. 6F. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with HR Green, Inc. for design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Clear Creek Ave. Asphalt Reconstruction - CDBG Project (RE2601) in an amount not to exceed $80,239.85 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 25-0016 Approved Pass
  25. 6G. Consider and take action on Ordinance 2024-59 amending the City of League City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article IV. Animal Advisory Committee to align with the State requirements outlined in Chapter 823 of the Texas Health and Safety Code - Second Reading (Chief of Police) Council approved first reading 8-0-0 on December 17, 2024. 25-0020 Approved Pass
  26. 6H. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-54, an ordinance adopting a Special Use Permit, SUP-24-0003 (Skyway Towers), allowing a cell tower (Communication Towers and Structures use) to be constructed on approximately 0.14 acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Tuscan Lakes Boulevard and along the north side of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646) with the cell site located approximately 1,200 feet north of the intersection of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646) and Tuscan Lakes Boulevard - Second Reading (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 4-2-0, on November 18, 2024, subject to conditions with two members absent. City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0 subject to conditions. 25-0005 Approved Pass
  27. 23 PAGE BREAK
  28. 6I. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-55, an ordinance adopting a Special Use Permit, SUP-24-0004, (KSSGH Gas Station/C-Store), to allow a gas station with a convenience store (Vehicle Fueling Station use) on approximately 2.363 acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of the Gulf Freeway South (Interstate Highway 45), with the address of 2261 Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas, 77573 - Second Reading (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0, on December 2, 2024, subject to conditions with one member absent. City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0 subject to conditions. 25-0007 Approved Pass
  29. 25 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  30. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
  31. 8. OLD BUSINESS
  32. 8A. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-53, an ordinance: 1) rezoning approximately 1.7 acres from “CG” (General Commercial) to “PS” (Public / Semi-Public), 2) issuing a Special Use Permit on the same property, MAP-23-0007 (Stella B.E.S.S.), to operate a Battery Energy Storage Station (B.E.S.S.), generally located along the east side of Caroline Street and south of Farm to Market Road 646 and 3) authorizing a strategic partnership agreement - Second Reading (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission failed to recommend approval 0-7-0 with one member absent on February 19, 2024 (Prior to the creation of the B.E.S.S. Ordinance). City Council approved the first reading, 5-3-0 subject to conditions. 25-0006 Approved on Second Reading Pass
  33. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  34. 9A. Consider and take action on appointments to boards and commissions (Mayor Long) 25-0009 Approved Pass
  35. 9B. Consider and take action on appointments to the Clear Creek Watershed Steering Committee (Mayor Long) 25-0027 Approved Pass
  36. 9C. Consider and take action on appointments to the Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors (Mayor Long) 25-0031 Approved Pass
  37. 33 PAGE BREAK
  38. 9D. Consider and take action on a resolution adopting a merit-based employment policy (Mayor Long, Councilmember Chadwell and Councilmember Saunders) 24-0630 Approved Pass
  39. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  40. 10A. Consider and take action on a ordinance prohibiting the overnight parking of commercial vehicles along Constellation Blvd. north of Marina Bay Drive between the 10pm and 6am (Mayor Long) Sponsor requests approval on first and final reading. 25-0033 Approved on First Reading Pass
  41. 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
  42. 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
  43. 39 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  44. 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
  45. 41 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  46. 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
  47. 14A. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Assistant City Manager) 25-0018
  48. 43 Consider and take action on a ordinance prohibiting the overnight parking of commercial vehicles along Constellation Blvd. north of Marina Bay Drive between the 10pm and 6am (Mayor Long) Sponsor requests approval on first and final reading. 25-0033 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  49. 14B. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.087 Government Code - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations Discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that seeks to locate, stay, or expand within the City of League City, Texas (Assistant City Manager) 25-0021
  50. 14C. 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: City of League City v. Clear Creek Shores, Inc. (City Attorney) 25-0025
  51. 46 PAGE BREAK
  52. 14D. 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: Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District (City Attorney) 25-0034
  53. 47 PAGE BREAK
  54. 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
  55. 15A. Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Assistant City Manager) 25-0019 No Action
  56. 15B. Consider and take action on the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that seeks to locate, stay, or expand within the City of League City, Texas (Assistant City Manager) 25-0022 No Action
  57. 50 Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Cones – Thank you, Mayor. I think we got an email today from Diana about Malcom Daly. He passed away a couple of weeks ago. I’m not for sure if all of you know Malcom, but he has been involved in the city for probably 35 years. He was an advocate for the children, Little League, for 4B and all the sports venues that we have in town. I just wanted to say we’re going to miss you and we’re certainly going to miss your expertise on the committees. And on another note, I would just like to say to my brother who is now a League City resident. He retired, today’s his official day of retirement and being a citizen for League City. Maybe he might run for Council, too we might have two Cones up here. Watch out. Thank you. Tom Crews – Thank you, Mayor. I just want to congratulate the library on the award that they got today. Just on a quick serious note, we had a client who recently passed due to colon cancer. Colon cancer was what killed my father. I put off the colonoscopy and all that until just recently. I encourage everyone who is at that age to just go ahead and get it done, because if you wait too long it can really limit your options. Thank you. Courtney Chadwell – Next Tuesday League City Fire Department will be graduating their most recent class of cadets over at the Civic Center. There will be a badge pinning ceremony. If you guys want to come out and show your support, I encourage everybody to do it. Also, a PSA, it loks like we’re going to have another cold spell coming next week. Just remember the four P’s, that are people, pipes, plants and pets. Get everything brought in and wrapped up. It’s supposed to drop into the sub-freezing temperatures for overnight, but it could be one of those pipe bursting deals. Chad Tressler – No Comments Sean Saunders – No Comments Andy Mann – No Comments Mayor Long – I’ll kind of second what Mayor Pro Tem Cones said about Malcom Daly. Just to talk about how long he’s been doing it, he worked with the Pony League when I played Pony League here and helped coach my team.
  58. 15C. Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney, to-wit: City of League City v. Clear Creek Shores, Inc. (City Attorney) 25-0026 No Action
  59. 51 Then he did all the way until he got too sick, he was coaching teams that my sons played on. All that time in between was serving on the 4B and the Parks Board and a variety of things and he did a lot. For a lot of years, he was one of the very few people doing any work in the Pony League, keeping Pony Colt baseball active here in League City. He helped revive it back in the late 80s. He really did a lot for the city and spent a lot of time and dedication helping kids for free, coaching teams and doing all that. He will certainly be missed.
  60. 15D. Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney, to-wit: Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District (City Attorney) 25-0035 No Action
  61. 16. ADJOURNMENT
  62. 53 At 6:27 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to discuss the following items:
  63. 54 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  64. 55 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  65. 56 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 10th day of January, 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.
  66. 57 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.
  67. 58 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: January 28, 2025
  68. 58 At 7:24 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 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________
  70. 60 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. 65 At 7:25 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.