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September 24, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

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Agenda — 88 items

  1. 1 The City Council of the City of League City, Texas, met in a special 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 Rev. Kyra Baehr with 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.
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  8. 3A. September 10, 2024 Regular Meeting 24-0477
  9. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
  10. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
  11. 9 Mayor Long asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none, these minutes are approved.
  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.
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  14. 6. CONSENT AGENDA
  15. 6A. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three (3) year agreement with Galls, LLC for uniforms and accessories for various departments in an amount not to exceed $918,612 (Chief of Police) 24-0467 Approved Pass
  16. 6B. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submittal of three separate grant applications (Fire Department Training, Volunteer Firefighter Insurance, and Fire Department Equipment) for the Texas Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program HB2604 and HB3667 and acceptance of any grant funds (Fire Chief) 24-0436 Approved Pass
  17. 14 NAME ADDRESS SUBJECT Marika Fuller 2920 Marlin Ct Big Wig Eve Gammill 311 Wakefield Dr Big Wig Eloisa Perez-Lozano 2817 Swan Meadow Ct Big Wig Margaret Teatsworth 517 Small Cedar Dr Big Wig Linda Stone 1305 Oceanside Ln Big Wig Katherine Swanson Rustling Wind Ln Big Wig Christine Thomas 1305 Fawn Valley BESS Kevin Gardner 209 Willow Point BESS Maryanne Delgado 601 Enterprise Ave Big Wig Michael Johnson 217 Englewood Dr U-Haul Laura Teatsworth 517 Small Cedar Big Wig Peggy Zahler 1802 Rampart
  18. 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024 (the “Bonds”) for the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 73 (the “District”) in an amount not to exceed $7,485,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City, Texas (the “City”) (Director of Finance) 24-0475 Approved Pass
  19. 6D. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing maintenance expenditures for annual software maintenance for FY2025 (Executive Director of Information Technology and Facilities) 24-0429 Approved Pass
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  21. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  22. 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Land & Sea Services 1, Inc. for City-Wide Generator Maintenance, Repairs, and Emergency Services in an amount not to exceed $335,388 (Director of Public Works) 24-0454 Approved Pass
  23. 6F. Consider and take action on a resolution rejecting all proposals received for ITB #24-051 Streets, Sidewalks, and Concrete Pavement Repair (Director of Public Works) 24-0470 Approved Pass
  24. 6G. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. to increase the total compensation by $140,000 and extend the contract term from September 30, 2024 to November 30, 2024 for city-wide rough-cut mowing services in a total not to exceed an amount of $747,671 (Director of Public Works) 24-0471 Approved Pass
  25. 6H. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a purchase with Southern Emergency and Rescue Vehicle Sales for one 2024 Ford F550 ambulance with related emergency equipment for Emergency Medical Services using H-GAC Contract No. AM10-23 in an amount not to exceed $449,022.05 (Director of Public Works) 24-0481 Approved Pass
  26. 6I. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with ISJ Underground Utilities, LLC for the Jarbo Bayou Force Main Replacement Project (WW1801J) in an amount not to exceed $252,318.50, and authorizing a Work Change Directive budget of $25,230 for a total construction budget not to exceed $277,548.50 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0401 Approved Pass
  27. 23 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  28. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
  29. 7A. Hold a public hearing on amendments to the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, amending Chapter 125, Article 3, entitled, “Zoning” to revise regulations related to food trucks (Mayor Long) 24-0463
  30. 7B. Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, amending Chapter 125, Article 3, entitled, “Zoning” to revise regulations related to food trucks (Mayor Long) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. 24-0464 Approved on First Reading Pass
  31. 7C. Hold a public hearing on 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 platting authority and tree clearance above sidewalks (Director of Planning) 24-0478
  32. 7D. Consider and take action on 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 platting authority and tree clearance above sidewalks (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. 24-0479 Approved on First Reading Pass
  33. 7E. Hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Article 5, entitled "Subdivisions" of Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, to update various regulations related to platting authority (Director of Planning) 24-0460
  34. 29 A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mayor Long, to suspend the rules and move up agenda items 11A and 11B. The motion passed by the following vote: For: 8 - Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders Opposed: 0
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  37. 7F. Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Article 5, entitled "Subdivisions" of Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, to update various regulations related to platting authority (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. 24-0459 Approved on First Reading Pass
  38. 11A. Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-23-0003 (Peregrine Wizard BESS), to operate a Battery Energy Storage Station (B.E.S.S.), generally located along the east side of South State Highway 3, south of Washington Street, and west of Dickinson Avenue (Director of Planning) 24-0461
  39. 8. OLD BUSINESS
  40. 32 Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Speakers: Carl J. Moratto Blake Stanley Luis P. Perez Josh Spoor Keven Gardner Iain Anderson Tyler Fox Michael Johnson Justin Russell Jim Manning Gray Meyer Sherry Warby Terry Russell Christine Thomas Peggy Zahler Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
  41. 8A. Consider and take action on an appeal to affirm or overrule the decision of the Community Standards Review Committee regarding the book "Big Wig" by Jonathan Hillman (Council Member Mann and Mayor Long) The Community Standards Review Committee voted 2-1, with two members absent, to relocate and restrict checkout status to adult library cards only on July 31, 2024. Council postponed 6-2-0 on August 13, 2024. 24-0407 Approved Fail
  42. 11B. Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-23-0003 (Peregrine Wizard BESS), to operate a Battery Energy Storage Station (B.E.S.S.), generally located along the east side of South State Highway 3, south of Washington Street, and west of Dickinson Avenue (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-2-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. 24-0462 Approved on First Reading Pass
  43. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  44. 34 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-23-0003 (Peregrine Wizard BESS), to operate a Battery Energy Storage Station (B.E.S.S.), generally located along the east side of South State Highway 3, south of Washington Street, and west of Dickinson Avenue (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-2-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. 24-0462 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  45. 9A. Consider and take action on appointment to the League City Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board (Mayor Long) 24-0474 Approved Pass
  46. 9B. Consider and take action on a resolution setting the dates for conducting regular meetings during the months of November and December 2024 (City Secretary) Staff recommends setting meeting dates on November 12, 2024 (second Tuesday) and December 17, 2024 (third Tuesday). 24-0240 Approved Pass
  47. 9C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Agreement with Lakeside Bayou, LLC, a Texas limited liability company to develop a 200-acre-foot detention facility within their development in an amount of $4,840,000 for the Bayridge Flood Reduction Phase 4 project (DR1904) (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0476 Approved Pass
  48. 37 Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. No members of the public requested to address the Council. Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m.
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  50. 9D. Consider and take action on a resolution determining that land is needed for the construction and improvements associated with the League City Parkway Right-Turn Lane addition from Butler Road to IH 45 (ST2004), in the City of League City, Texas, specifically: 1) Parcel 3 - a 0.018-acre parcel of land; and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0451 Approved Pass
  51. 39 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, amending Chapter 125, Article 3, entitled, “Zoning” to revise regulations related to food trucks (Mayor Long) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. 24-0464 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  52. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
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  54. 10A. Consider and take action on an ordinance approving the 2024-25 annual service and assessment plan update for the League City Public Improvement District No. 1 (Magnolia Creek) (Director of Finance) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0447 Approved on First Reading Pass
  55. 10B. Consider and take action on an ordinance approving the 2024-25 annual service and assessment plan update for the League City Public Improvement District No. 2 (Victory Center) (Director of Finance) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0448 Approved on First Reading Pass
  56. 42 Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. No members of the public requested to address the Council. Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
  57. 10C. Consider and take action on an ordinance approving the 2024-25 annual service and assessment plan update for the League City Public Improvement District No. 3 (Centerpointe) (Director of Finance) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0449 Approved on First Reading Pass
  58. 10D. Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a 2024-25 annual service and assessment plan update for the League City Public Improvement District No. 5 (Park on Clear Creek) (Director of Finance) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0450 Approved on First Reading Pass
  59. 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
  60. 45 Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. Speakers: Peggy Zahler Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m.
  61. 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
  62. 47 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  63. 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
  64. 48 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Article 5, entitled "Subdivisions" of Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, to update various regulations related to platting authority (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. 24-0459 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  65. 49 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  66. 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
  67. 14A. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0468
  68. 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
  69. 15A. Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0469 No Action
  70. 16. ADJOURNMENT
  71. 55 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  72. 56 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  73. 57 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 20th day of September, 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.
  74. 58 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.
  75. 59 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: October 8, 2024
  76. 59 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving the 2024-25 annual service and assessment plan update for the League City Public Improvement District No. 1 (Magnolia Creek) (Director of Finance) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0447 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  77. 60 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________
  78. 61 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.
  79. 61 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving the 2024-25 annual service and assessment plan update for the League City Public Improvement District No. 2 (Victory Center) (Director of Finance) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0448 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  80. 62 PAGE BREAK
  81. 64 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving the 2024-25 annual service and assessment plan update for the League City Public Improvement District No. 3 (Centerpointe) (Director of Finance) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0449 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  82. 66 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a 2024-25 annual service and assessment plan update for the League City Public Improvement District No. 5 (Park on Clear Creek) (Director of Finance) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. 24-0450 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  83. 11A. Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-23-0003 (Peregrine Wizard BESS), to operate a Battery Energy Storage Station (B.E.S.S.), generally located along the east side of South State Highway 3, south of Washington Street, and west of Dickinson Avenue (Director of Planning) 24-0461
  84. 69 PAGE BREAK
  85. 11B. Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-23-0003 (Peregrine Wizard BESS), to operate a Battery Energy Storage Station (B.E.S.S.), generally located along the east side of South State Highway 3, south of Washington Street, and west of Dickinson Avenue (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-2-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024. 24-0462
  86. 75 Mayor Pro Tem Justin Hicks – No Comments Courtney Chadwell – No Comments Chad Tressler – No Comments Sean Saunders – Real quick, Mr. Mayor, I want to encourage anybody who is into hunting with their children that the hunter’s education course still has seats available. It will be held on October 5 at the Bay Colony West HOA Community Center, 6621 Calder Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The registration cost is $25 and that includes pizza for lunch. I hope to see everybody there. Thank you. Andy Mann – No Comments Tommy Cones – Real quick, just wanted to send our prayers to Jim Nelson’s family. He was a council member. He passed away. He was on council, so I just wanted to send prayers to his family. Tom Crews – No Comments Mayor Long – No Comments
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  88. 82 At 8:24 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.