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May 14, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

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Agenda — 72 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 Rob Bailey of South Lake 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.
  7. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  8. 3A. April 23, 2024 Council Work Session 24-0235
  9. 3B. April 23, 2024 Regular Meeting 24-0236
  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 Maddie’s Fund for the benefit the League City Animal Care and Adoption Center (Chief of Police) 24-0212 Approved Pass
  17. 6B. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Department of Justice - Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program, which will partially fund the salaries and benefits for 6 full-time police officer positions (Chief of Police) 24-0219 Approved Pass
  18. 15 NAME ADDRESS SUBJECT Will Pate Fireworks, etc. Miranda Koopman Wild Animals Maurice Heimlich Fireworks
  19. 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement for the purchase of electricity from TXU Energy Retail Company LLC for The Ballpark at League City (City Attorney) 24-0234 Approved Pass
  20. 6D. Consider and take action on a resolution rejecting all bids for Request for Proposal (RFP) 24-014 Television Studio Design and Installation (Director of Communications and Community Engagement) 24-0230 Approved Pass
  21. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  22. 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution designating the unopened Smith Lane Right-of-Way as pedestrian access and utility access eliminating the requirement for a street in this area (Executive Director of Development Services) 24-0218 Approved Pass
  23. 6F. Consider and take action on a resolution adopting PARS Public Agencies Post-Retirement Health Care Plan Trust including the PARS Public Agencies Post-Retirement Health Care Plan Effective June 1, 2024, as the City's other post-employment benefit trust and appointing the City Manager as Trustee (Director of Finance) 24-0211 Approved Pass
  24. 20 PAGE BREAK
  25. 6G. Consider and take action on a resolution approving the City of League City Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan 5-year Update, a requirement of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the Parks Master Plan (Director of Parks and Cultural Services) 24-0210 Approved Pass
  26. 6H. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an expenditure of $161,497.65for construction of a 2,850 ft x 6 ft segment of concrete walk path and 16 Type 7 ADA ramps along Isla Vista Dr. from Brooks Concrete, which includes 1) a $52,846.30 contribution from the City, 2) a $55,805.05 contribution from Mar Bella HOA, and 3) a $52,846.30 contribution from the 4B Board for CIP project PK2403 Mar Bella Path on Isla Vista Drive (Director of Public Works) 24-0221 Approved Pass
  27. 6I. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Clark Condon Associates for design, bid and award, and construction phase services related to the Kilgore-Davis Tract Parkland Trail Project (PK2205) in an amount not to exceed $511,864.50 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0094 Postponed Pass
  28. 6J. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with McDonald Municipal and Industrial - A division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. for the installation of Odor Control Systems for Smith Lane and Butler Road Lift Stations (WW2001C) in an amount not to exceed $516,369, and authorizing a Work Change Directive budget of $51,636, for a total construction budget of $568,005 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0163 Approved Pass
  29. 25 PAGE BREAK
  30. 6K. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with DE Corporation A Part of Gannett Fleming for the design, bid and award, and construction phase services related to the Re-route 18-inch Bay Colony MUD 14-15 Force Main to SWWRF Project (WW2301), in an amount not to exceed $295,060 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0168 Approved Pass
  31. 6L. Consider and take action on a resolution removing the Hidden Oaks/Calder Road Drainage Improvements Project (DR2001) from the May 2019 GO Bond project list (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0189 Approved Pass
  32. 6M. Consider and take action on a resolution removing the Magnolia Bayou Diversion Canal to Dickinson Bayou from the May 2019 GO Bond project list (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0190 Approved Pass
  33. 6N. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation for design, bid and award, and construction phase services related to the Hwy 3 Water Plant - 1 MG Ground Storage Tank Interior Recoating (WT1802D) in an amount not to exceed $87,600 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0213 Approved Pass
  34. 6O. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation for design, bid and award, and construction phase services related to the South Shore & Brittany Bay Water Plants - Chemical Feed Additions (WT1802E) in an amount not to exceed $133,100 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0214 Approved Pass
  35. 31 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  36. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
  37. 7A. Hold a public hearing on a request to reconsider rezoning approximately 54.7610 acres from “CM” (Commercial Mixed Use) to “RSF-7” (Residential Single Family 7) for a Zoning Change Application, MAP-24-0001 (Sonoma / West Nasa Tract), generally located along the east side of West Old Nasa Road and along the west side of West Nasa Boulevard (Council Member Cones and Mayor Pro Tem Hicks) 24-0216 No Action
  38. 7B. Consider and take action on reconsideration of an ordinance rezoning approximately 54.7610 acres from “CM” (Commercial Mixed Use) to “RSF-7” (Residential Single Family 7), MAP-24-0001 (Sonoma / West Nasa Tract), generally located along the east side of West Old Nasa Road and along the west side of West Nasa Boulevard (Council Member Cones and Mayor Pro Tem Hicks) Planning and Zoning Commission failed to recommend approval, 4-4-0, on March 18, 2024. Council failed to approve on first reading, 4-4-0, on April 9, 2024. 24-0217 No Action
  39. 7C. Hold a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the removal of Commissioner Jacqueline Irwin from the Planning and Zoning Commission (Council Member Tressler and Mayor Pro Tem Hicks) 24-0231
  40. 7D. Discussion and possible action to remove Commissioner Jacqueline Irwin from the Planning and Zoning Commission (Council Member Tressler and Mayor Pro Tem Hicks) 24-0232 Approved Pass
  41. 8. OLD BUSINESS
  42. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  43. 9A. Consider and take action on appointments and reappointments to City boards and commissions (Mayor Long) 24-0233 Approved Pass
  44. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  45. 10A. Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Section 46-153 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of League City to allow limited fireworks during the New Year's Holiday and Independence Day Holiday (Councilmembers Tressler, Crews and Saunders) 24-0223 Approved on First Reading Fail
  46. 10B. Consider and take action on an ordinance creating section 18-37, entitled “Feeding of Wildlife; Prohibition” of Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City to prohibit the feeding of wildlife in certain circumstances (Mayor Pro Tem Hicks, Councilmember Chadwell and Councilmember Saunders) 24-0224 Approved on First Reading Pass
  47. 10C. Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Section 22-60, entitled "Amendments to National Electrical Code" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City to allow the use of copper clad aluminum wire (Chief Building Official) 24-0228 Approved on First Reading Pass
  48. 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
  49. 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
  50. 46 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  51. 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
  52. 47 Consider and take action on an ordinance creating section 18-37, entitled “Feeding of Wildlife; Prohibition” of Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City to prohibit the feeding of wildlife in certain circumstances (Mayor Pro Tem Hicks, Councilmember Chadwell and Councilmember Saunders) 24-0224 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  53. 48 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  54. 48 PAGE BREAK
  55. 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
  56. 14A. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Big League Dreams (City Attorney) 24-0225
  57. 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
  58. 15A. Consider and take action regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Big League Dreams (City Attorney) 24-0226 No Action
  59. 16. ADJOURNMENT
  60. 54 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  61. 55 PAGE BREAK
  62. 55 Mayor Pro Tem Justin Hicks – I’m going to throw the Mayor under the bus real quick here. I’m just going to take a light jab. It’s not going to be that bad. The American Legion a couple of weeks ago had their, the barbecue cook-off, maybe 40th or 50th annual. It was a successful event, though the jab at the Mayor I was going to take is that he tapped me to start eating 13 rounds of potato salad. That was really bad for my diabetes that day. I appreciate that, and I also do appreciate Courtney stepping in and helping me out there. Andy Mann – I just wanted to reiterate my fondness for the idea of a referendum on fireworks in November. I really think that everyone in this city needs to have the opportunity to chime in on this issue, because, unlike many of the issues we talk about up here where there’s technical stuff, we all have a rooftop and we all have an opinion about this. Also, I think it would be great for people to show up in November and they’re going to be voting for brother Trump or brother Biden, and that’s great, but to be able to go in November and actually make the decision that affects you locally here, I’m excited for the possibility. I hope that Council will support this referendum idea. Thank you.
  63. 56 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  64. 56 Tommy Cones – Thank you, Mayor. I just want to do a shout out to Judge Ray Holbrook who passed away at, I think, 97 years old. His visitation was tonight in La Marque-Texas City. Just a shout out to his family and send blessings and prayers to his family. Tom Crews – What I have here is just a little form, and I’m going to have my wife put it on Facebook. What this is, is an organization called The Get Together. It lists out, in this case, we’ve got eight different charities, and it lists out things that they need. Sometimes it’s just as easy as a contact for something that they have. I’ll just give you for example, there’s Everybody’s Place, they’re looking for a shuttle or bus service for their groundbreaking on June 1, an Apple iPad or Macbook, help setting with the banquet and getting ready for a takeoff banquet. So, if you look for this and see if there’s any way you can help with any of the charities or just one, or just give them a contact, it would be fantastic. Thank you. Courtney Chadwell – The only thing I’ve got, it’s a couple of days late, is Happy Mother’s Day. That’s something that, no matter our differences, we all have in common, we all have a mom. The mothers in League City, they truly do mom harder than just about any other moms in any community. I mean, look at the soccer fields, look at the Little League fields, look at the PTAs. So, Happy Mother’s Day to all of them. Chad Tressler – Since Mr. Chadwell brought up the soccer fields, I’d like to congratulate the League City Intermediate Boys B Team Soccer for going undefeated this season. Sean Saunders – Just real quick, Councilman Mann, I’m 100 percent in agreement with you, let the citizens decide the fireworks issue, instead of just us up here. Mayor Long – I like the idea of a referendum. I’m not sure exactly how it would work, but we have a very capable City Attorney to figure it out. It’ll be interesting. I think it’ll be worthwhile.
  65. 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 10th day of May, 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.
  66. 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.
  67. 58 At 7:28 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to discuss the following items:
  68. 59 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: May 28, 2024
  69. 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. _________________________________________________________________________
  70. 60 At 7:39 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.
  71. 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.
  72. 64 At 7:39 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.