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April 23, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

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Agenda — 79 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 Rev. Kyra Baehr of 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. April 9, 2024 Regular Meeting 24-0205
  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.
  13. 11 PAGE BREAK
  14. 11 Mayor Long - I'd like everybody to join me in welcoming Joshua Gutierrez. Joshua joined the City Attorney's Office on April 8, as Assistant City Attorney. Joshua was born and raised in the Gulf Coast in Sweeny, Texas. He attended McMurry University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology. Afterwards, Joshua attended Arizona Summit Law School where he graduated with his Juris Doctorate. Prior to joining us, Joshua worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Galveston County District Attorney's Office, where he prosecuted felony crimes in the 405th District Court. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports and being outdoors. Joshua looks forward to giving back to the community, as well as sharing his knowledge and experience with the City Attorney's Office.
  15. 6. CONSENT AGENDA
  16. 6A. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Wastewater Transport Services LLC for grit screening/sludge transportation and disposal services in an amount not to exceed $527,562 (Director of Public Works) 24-0193 Approved Pass
  17. 6B. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two-year agreement with Seril, Inc. dba Houston Grotech for manicured mowing and landscaping services for Public Works Utility Facilities and roadway medians in an amount not to exceed $474,156 (Director of Public Works) 24-0194 Approved Pass
  18. 6C. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $147,566 with John Deere dealer King Ranch Ag & Turf in League City for ten (10) pieces of John Deere equipment $147,566 to be used at The Ballpark at League City (Executive Director of Facilities and Information Technology) 24-0208 Approved Pass
  19. 15 NAME ADDRESS SUBJECT Laura Teatsworth 517 Small Cedar BESS William Pate
  20. 6D. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Walter P Moore for design and construction phase services related to the FM518 at Country Lane Intersection Improvements Project (RE1703A) in an amount not to exceed $91,777.20 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0161 Approved Pass
  21. 17 PAGE BREAK
  22. 6E. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Mickie Service Company for the TxDOT Median Improvement Project (RE2101) in an amount not to exceed $85,400 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0164 Approved Pass
  23. 18 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  24. 6F. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Multiple Use Agreement with this Texas Department of Transportation regarding the Dr. Ned and Faye Dudney Clear Creek Nature Center Kayak Launch (PK1910B) at Highway 270 at Clear Creek (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0184 Approved Pass
  25. 20 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  26. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
  27. 7A. Hold a public hearing on an ordinance re-adopting standards of care for the League City Youth Recreation Programs to address staffing ratios, health standards and staff qualifications (Director of Parks & Cultural Services) 24-0203
  28. 7B. Consider and take action on an ordinance re-adopting standards of care for the League City Youth Recreation Programs to address staffing ratios, health standards and staff qualifications (Director of Parks & Cultural Services) 24-0204 Approved on First Reading Pass
  29. 7C. Hold a Public Hearing and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the General Land Office Contract 20-065-141-C780 for the purpose of decreasing the scope by removing the proposed The Landing, Newport and Ellis Landing, and Brittany Bay Subdivision Drainage Improvements from the North League City Drainage Improvement Project (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0188
  30. 25 PAGE BREAK
  31. 7D. Consider and take action on a resolution removing The Landing Subdivision Drainage Improvements project DR2105 from the May 2019 GO Bond project list and the FY2024-2028 CIP (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0186 Approved Pass
  32. 26 A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Tressler, to suspend the rules and move up agenda items 11B and 11C. 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
  33. 7E. Consider and take action on a resolution removing the Newport & Ellis Landing Subdivision Drainage Improvements project DR 2104 from the May 2019 GO Bond project list and the FY2024-2028 CIP (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0185 Approved Pass
  34. 11B. Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 1.7 acres from “CG” (General Commercial) to “PS” (Public / Semi-Public) and a request for 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 (Director of Planning) 24-0127
  35. 7F. Consider and take action on a resolution removing the Brittany Bay Subdivision Drainage Improvements project DR2009 from the May 2019 GO Bond project list and the FY2024-2028 CIP (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0187 Approved Pass
  36. 11C. Consider and take action on an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.7 acres from “CG” (General Commercial) to “PS” (Public / Semi-Public) and approving 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 (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to approve failed, 0-7-0 with one member absent on February 19, 2024. 24-0128 Postponed Pass
  37. 8. OLD BUSINESS
  38. 8A. Consider and take action on Ordinance 2024-08 creating Article V, entitled "Mitigation Rates - for Emergency and Non-Emergency Services" of Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City to authorize mitigation rates for Fire Department Services - Second Reading (Fire Chief) Council passed on first reading 8-0-0 on February 27, 2024. 24-0176 No Action
  39. 31 PAGE BREAK
  40. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  41. 9A. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a schedule of fees related to emergency and non-emergency services provided by the Fire Department (Fire Chief) 24-0080 No Action
  42. 9B. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a five (5) year agreement with EmergiFire, LLC for Fire Billing Services (Fire Chief) 23-0119 No Action
  43. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  44. 10A. Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a 2023-24 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. 24-0201 Approved on First Reading Pass
  45. 11. ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
  46. 12. REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
  47. 38 A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Cones, to suspend the rules and bring back Item 7C for consideration of the accompanying resolution. 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
  48. 39 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  49. 7C. Hold a Public Hearing and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the General Land Office Contract 20-065-141-C780 for the purpose of decreasing the scope by removing the proposed The Landing, Newport and Ellis Landing, and Brittany Bay Subdivision Drainage Improvements from the North League City Drainage Improvement Project (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0188 Approved Pass
  50. 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
  51. 41 Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
  52. 14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
  53. 14A. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Mayor Long) 24-0195
  54. 14B. 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) 24-0199
  55. 14C. Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Affinity Bayview 1, Ltd vs. City of League City; 23-CV-2349 (City Attorney) 24-0206
  56. 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
  57. 15A. Consider and take action on discussion regarding the employment, appointment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Mayor Long) 24-0196 No Action
  58. 15B. Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0200 Approved Pass
  59. 48 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a 2023-24 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. 24-0201 Approved First and Final Reading Pass
  60. 15C. Consider and take action regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Affinity Bayview 1, Ltd vs. City of League City; 23-CV-2349 (City Attorney) 24-0207 Approved Pass
  61. 49 PAGE BREAK
  62. 16. ADJOURNMENT
  63. 51 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  64. 11A. Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with CSA Construction, Inc. to provide pre-construction phase services for the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility Expansion (WW2201) in an amount not to exceed $683,440 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) 24-0134 Approved Pass
  65. 52 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  66. 11B. Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 1.7 acres from “CG” (General Commercial) to “PS” (Public / Semi-Public) and a request for 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 (Director of Planning) 24-0127
  67. 53 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 19th day of April, 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.
  68. 11C. Consider and take action on an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.7 acres from “CG” (General Commercial) to “PS” (Public / Semi-Public) and approving 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 (Director of Planning) Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to approve failed, 0-7-0 with one member absent on February 19, 2024. 24-0128
  69. 54 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.
  70. 55 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: May 14, 2024
  71. 56 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________
  72. 57 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.
  73. 58 Mayor Pro Tem Justin Hicks – No Comments Sean Saunders – No Comments
  74. 59 PAGE BREAK
  75. 60 Andy Mann – Just real quick, I just wanted to compliment staff last week. Mag Creek had a situation that required the attention of the City Manager and the Police Chief. They both responded quickly and in a way that I did even not have to communicate to the citizens that someone had responded. I’m always going back to that I have been up here for a long time, and it is such a joy to have a chief like our current chief to work with. Thanks John for picking him and thanks for serving. Tommy Cones – No Comments Tom Crews – No Comments Courtney Chadwell – We all know that there’s great high school athletes in Texas, but we’ve got some exceptionally talented athletes right here in League City. Last weekend, they had the Region III 6A track and field meet in Humble. We had two CCISD students who won their events. We’ve got two of the fastest miler guys, one’s a girl and one’s a guy, in the entire state right here in our own back yard. They’re both juniors. Chris Creedon, Clear Creek, ran a mile in 4:14, going to move on to state championship, the state meet, Saturday, May 4 in Nick’s hometown of Austin, Texas. And then there is Katherine Valentine from Clear Falls, she ran the mile in 4:55. Also had, not a League City resident but a CCISD student, Kamryn McLaurin from Brook got third place in the girl’s high jump, 5’8 jump. She’s also going to be moving on to state in Austin coming up a week from now I guess? May 4, not this weekend but the following weekend. Congratulations to them. Chad Tressler – I didn’t hear anybody up here volunteer how long it takes us to run a mile either. We’re not going to go there. Mayor Long – No Comments
  76. 62 At 7:12 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to discuss the following items:
  77. 66 At 7:37 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.
  78. 71 PAGE BREAK
  79. 73 At 7:38 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.