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October 8, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

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Agenda — 84 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. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  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. 3A. September 24, 2024 Council Work Session 24-0516
  8. 3B. September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting 24-0515
  9. 6 The invocation was given by Andy Mann. Mayor Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.
  10. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
  11. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
  12. 10 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.
  13. 10 Mayor Long asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none, these minutes are approved.
  14. 11 PAGE BREAK
  15. 6. CONSENT AGENDA
  16. 6A. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department from Precision Delta Corporation, through a Texas Buy Board Contract, in an amount not to exceed $68,276.05 (Chief of Police) 24-0486 Approved Pass
  17. 6B. Consider and take action on behalf of the League City Historical Society, to grant 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 “Punkin’ Parade” to be held October 12, 2024 (Chief of Police) 24-0502 Approved Pass
  18. 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. for one Spartan S-180 Model 3120 Pumper with equipment as listed in the pumper specifications using Sourcewell contact # 113021‐RVG‐4 in an amount not to exceed $1,298,801 (Interim Fire Chief) 24-0358 Approved Pass
  19. 15 NAME ADDRESS SUBJECT Martha King 803 2nd St Tree cut down
  20. 6D. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year renewal agreement with Wittman Enterprises for EMS Billing and Collections for a total not to exceed $500,000.00 (Interim Fire Chief) 24-0503 No Action
  21. 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contract for election services between the Election Officer of Harris County, Harris County and the City of League City for the General Election and Special Election on November 5, 2024 (City Secretary) 24-0306 Approved Pass
  22. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  23. 6F. Consider and take action on resolution authorizing a two-year agreement with Meeder Public Funds, Inc. for investment advisory services for an amount not to exceed $85,000 (Director of Finance) 24-0465 Approved Pass
  24. 6G. Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024 for Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 36 in an amount not to exceed $4,715,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City (Director of Finance) 24-0483 Approved Pass
  25. 6H. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year agreement with The Galveston Daily News for legal advertisements and notices and designating The Galveston Daily News as the official newspaper for the City of League City (Director of Finance) 24-0494 Approved Pass
  26. 6I. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year contract for the Administrative Services Agreement with MuniCap, Inc. for Public Improvement District Administration Services in an amount not to exceed $195,000 (Director of Finance) 24-0517 Approved Pass
  27. 6J. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing expenditures up to $400,000 with Sysco, Gordon Food Service, and/or Ben. E. Keith for food supply services at The Ballpark at League City through September 30, 2025 (Executive Director of IT & Facilities/Director of Finance) 24-0519 Approved Pass
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  29. 6K. Consider and take action on a resolution rejecting all proposals received for RFP 24-034 Beverage Service for The Ballpark at League City and extending the agreement with Pepsico Beverage Company for three (3) months to December 31, 2024 for beverage services (Executive Director of IT and Facilities / Director of Finance) 24-0523 Approved Pass
  30. 6L. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Local On-System Improvement Agreement with TxDOT that will allow the City to construct certain improvements for the League City Pkwy Right-Turn Lane from Calder Road to Butler Road (ST2004) (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0497 Approved Pass
  31. 6M. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-35, an ordinance amending Section 125-7.9.3, entitled "Pruning Corner Clearance" of Chapter 125, entitled "Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, to update various regulations related to tree clearance above sidewalks - Second Reading (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. City Council approved the item on first reading, 8-0-0 on September 24, 2024. 24-0489 Approved Pass
  32. 27 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  33. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
  34. 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 allowable uses (Director of Planning) 24-0495
  35. 7B. Consider and take action on an ordinance amending section 125-3.12.7, entitled “Zoning (Historic District)” and section 125-3.13, entitled “Use of Land and/or Buildings” of Chapter 125, entitled “Unified Development Code”, to update and consolidate provisions related to permitted uses (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. 24-0496 Postponed Pass
  36. 7C. Hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Section 125-4.20, entitled “Landscaping and Buffer Yards” of Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Unified Development Code” to update various regulations related to the applicability of landscaping requirements (Director of Planning) 24-0498
  37. 7D. Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Section 125-4.20, entitled “Landscaping and Buffer Yards” of Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Unified Development Code” to update various regulations related to the applicability of landscaping requirements (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. 24-0499 Approved on First Reading Pass
  38. 8. OLD BUSINESS
  39. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  40. 9A. Consider and take action on a resolution making a nomination for election to the Board of Directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District for a term beginning January 1, 2025 (Mayor Long) 24-0372 Approved Pass
  41. 9B. Consider and take action on a resolution making nominations for election to the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District (Mayor Long) 24-0501 Approved Pass
  42. 36 Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. No members of the public requested to address the Council. Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
  43. 9C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County to provide $2,000,000 funding toward the construction of Hobbs Road Extension to FM 517 (ST2101). (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0473 Approved Pass
  44. 38 PAGE BREAK
  45. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  46. 10A. Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 by amending Ordinance No. 2023-28, Ordinance 2023-33, Ordinance 2023-47, Ordinance 2023-48, Ordinance 2023-49, Ordinance 2024-12, Ordinance 2024-20 and Ordinance 2024-27 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0484 Approved on First Reading Pass
  47. 40 Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:23 p.m. No members of the public requested to address the Council. Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:23 p.m.
  48. 10B. Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 by amending Ordinance No. 2024-30 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0485 Approved on First Reading Pass
  49. 10C. Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Ballpark Way between Calder Drive and Southbound Interstate Highway 45 Frontage Road, a distance of approximately 0.5 miles (Executive Director of Development Services) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0457 Approved on First Reading Pass
  50. 10D. Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 30 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Isla Vista Drive between State Highway 96 and Mar Bella Parkway, a distance of approximately 1.56 miles (Executive Director of Development Services) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0492 Approved on First Reading Pass
  51. 43 PAGE BREAK
  52. 44 PAGE BREAK
  53. 10E. Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Mar Bella Parkway between State Highway 96 and Isla Vista Drive, a distance of approximately 0.38 miles (Executive Director of Development Services) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0493 Approved on First Reading Pass
  54. 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
  55. 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
  56. 48 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  57. 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
  58. 50 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  59. 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
  60. 51 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 by amending Ordinance No. 2023-28, Ordinance 2023-33, Ordinance 2023-47, Ordinance 2023-48, Ordinance 2023-49, Ordinance 2024-12, Ordinance 2024-20 and Ordinance 2024-27 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0484 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  61. 14A. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (City Attorney) 24-0452
  62. 14B. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Galveston County MUD 6 vs. City of League City (City Attorney) 24-0513
  63. 53 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 by amending Ordinance No. 2024-30 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0485 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  64. 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
  65. 54 PAGE BREAK
  66. 15A. Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (City Attorney) 24-0453 No Action
  67. 15B. Consider and take action regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Galveston County MUD 6 vs. City of League City (City Attorney) 24-0514 Approved Pass
  68. 56 Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Ballpark Way between Calder Drive and Southbound Interstate Highway 45 Frontage Road, a distance of approximately 0.5 miles (Executive Director of Development Services) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0457 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  69. 57 PAGE BREAK
  70. 16. ADJOURNMENT
  71. 58 Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 30 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Isla Vista Drive between State Highway 96 and Mar Bella Parkway, a distance of approximately 1.56 miles (Executive Director of Development Services) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0492 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  72. 59 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  73. 60 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  74. 60 Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Mar Bella Parkway between State Highway 96 and Isla Vista Drive, a distance of approximately 0.38 miles (Executive Director of Development Services) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0493 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  75. 61 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 4th day of October, 2024 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.
  76. 62 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.
  77. 11A. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Agreement for Utility Relocation Contributions on State Highway Improvement Projects with the State of Texas through the Texas Department of Transportation for the Farm to Market 646 from East of Edmund Way to FM 1266 (TxDOT CSJ: 3049-01-022) and payment by the City in an amount of $187,891.65 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0526 Approved Pass
  78. 63 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: October 22, 2024
  79. 64 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________
  80. 65 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.
  81. 67 Mayor Pro Tem Justin Hicks – No Comments Chad Tressler – No Comments Sean Saunders – No Comments Andy Mann – Just a quick thank you to staff for sponsoring the feedback thing on the Beryl cleanup. A lot of times we throw things out there and you shake your head and some get done and some of them don’t, but that was noticed and appreciated. Thank you. Tommy Cones – No Comments Tom Crews – No Comments Courtney Chadwell – No Comments Mayor Long – No Comments
  82. 69 At 6:35 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to discuss the following items:
  83. 72 At 6:54 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.
  84. 78 At 6:54 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.