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April 23, 2024 ·5:00 PM Final ·Council Work Session

Council Chambers 200 West Walker Street

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Agenda — 17 items

  1. 1 The City Council of the City of League City, Texas, met in a work session in Council Chambers at 200 West Walker Street on the above date at 5:00 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  5. 3. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE
  6. 4 Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of Council were present. Andy Mann arrived at 5:04 p.m.
  7. 4. ADJOURNMENT
  8. 6 _______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
  9. 7 CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
  10. 7 Chien Wei, Director of Parks & Cultural Services, gave a presentation. Tonight’s Agenda Welcome Chien Wei – League City Director of Parks and Cultural Services Katie Golzarri – Clark Condon What is a Parks & Trails Master Plan? Goals and Process Targets established in the 2017 Plan A Look at League City Today City Park and Trail Stats Projects completed in the last 5 years Programming added since 2017 Projects in Process Overall Parks and Trails Maps Demographics Update Updating the Parks & Trails Master Plan (5 years) Public Input Project Priorities Immediate Needs Next Steps What is a Parks & Trails Master Plan? Goals • Develop a comprehensive vision • Address current and future needs • Re-evaluate goals • Assess current condition and level of service
  11. 8 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.
  12. 8 • Understand costs – construction and maintenance • Guide future decision making • Identify priorities and establish phasing plan 2017 Plan Targets • Preserve & Enhance Natural Areas • Develop “Great Places” • Increase Recreational Opportunities • Improve Connectivity League City Today 608.66 Total Park Acres 21 Park Facilities – 19 City – 2 County Acquired Lobit Park Paddle Trail – 6.5 Miles 28 Miles of Trails League City Population Projections: • 2006 – 60,657 • 2016 – 97,741 • 2036 – 160,620 • 2023 Population – 115,000 Projects Completed Since 2017 26 Total Projects 5 Existing Park Improvements 4 New Facilities 2 Existing Trail Improvements 5 New Trail Projects 8 New Rec Programs *See Slide #10 for Project List Hike and Bike Trails Wayfinding Signage Phase 1 Claremont Trail Extesion Mountain Bike Trails Chapter FM 518 Bypass Hike and Bike Trail East Side Dog Park League Park – Renovation completed in 2021 Playground Updates – Renovation completed in 2022 • Bayridge Park • Countryside Park • Newport Park • Rustic Oaks Park • Sportsplex • Bay Colony Park – Master Plan finalized in 2022 – 106 Acre undeveloped park • Hometown Heroes Park – Completed in 2022 • 5K Loop – Completed in 2022 • East Side Dog Park – Completed in 2022 New Programming Added Since 2017 Adult Fitness • Power Yoga • Kickboxing • Tennis • High-Lo Fitness • Tai Chi • Men’s Basketball • Men’s Volleyball • Martial Arts Senior Adult Fitness • Strength and Conditioning • Walk with Ease • Instructional Pickleball • Pilatai • Social Dance Environmental Education • Nature with Kristine • Astronomy in the Park • Gardening Aquatics • Stroke Clinics • Private Lessons • Water Aerobics • Junior Guard Projects in Process • FM 270 Public Boat Ramp Renovations (Design Phase) • Mountain Bike Course Phase 2 – Lynn Gripon at Countryside Park (Design Phase) • Clear Creek Connections Paddle Trail & Kayak Launches • Wayfinding Signage Phase 2 (Design Phase) • Bay Colony Park (Design Phase) • Gilmore Elementary/Claremont Connector Trail Bridge Project (Design Phase) 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan *See Slide #18 for Plan Drawing Updated Population Trends +17K More people than previously projected Children population projected to decrease slightly 65+ population projected to increase by 12% SW portion of city expecting larges population increase *See Slide #19 for Demographic Profiles table and 2023 Projections table 5 Year Update – Public Input Top 10 Preferred Future Projects • Preservation of critical wildlife habitat areas • Large parks dedicated to passive use • Preservation of historic sites/museums • Off-street paths for hiking/jogging/biking • Acquisition of open space lands for preservation/conservation • Large parks dedicated to both active and passive uses • Remodel/Expand existing park facilities • Environmental center • Acquisition of open space lands for future parks • Expansion of existing recreational programs High Priority Needs Outdoor Recreation • Community Gardens • Community Parks • Neighborhood Parks • Mountain Bike Trails • Pickleball Courts Indoor Recreation and Programming • Adult Fitness and Wellness Programs • Senior Adult and Fitness Programs • Indoor Swimming Pool • Environmental/Nature Education Programs • City Sponsored Special Events • Community Theatre Medium Priority Needs Outdoor Recreation • Adventure Facility • Splash Pad • Ornamental/Interpretive Gardens • Disc Golf Course • Bike Park • Off-Leash Dog Parks • Game Tables Indoor Recreation and Programming • Aquatics Programming • Culinary Arts • Multi-purpose Library/Community Center • Dog Training • Cultural Arts Programming • Performing Arts Center • Programs for Individuals with Disabilities • Teen Programs • Adult Sports Programs • Youth Summer Camp Programs • Youth Fitness and Wellness Programs • Before and After School Programs • Multi-generational Programming • Inter-generational Programming • Youth Sports Programs • Outdoor Skill/Adventure Programs 5 Year Update - Project Priorities • Upgrade Newport Park • Renovate City Boat Ramp • Renovate Lobit Park • Chester L. Davis Field Conversion • Hometown Heroes Park – East Side Access • Nature Center Improvements • Westover Park Community Ctr/Pool • Develop HCFCD Park • Develop Bay Colony Park • Develop Kilgore Tract Phase 1 Trail • Extend Paddle Trails to Nature Center • Extend Paddle Trails to Kansas Ave • Extend Claremont Trail to Gilmore Elementary • Extend Webster Trail to League City Intermediate School • Develop Heritage Signature Trail • Develop Hike & Bike Trail Wayfinding Signage Phase 2 • TxDOT Trail from FM270 to SH146 • TxDOT Trail from Hwy 3 to Walker St • TxDOT Trail from Ross Elementary to Palimino Road • Develop Mountain Bike Course at Lynn Gripon Park Phase 2 • Acquisition of 100 Acres • Acquire Additional Parkland 5 Year Update – Next Steps • Finalize Plan and City Adoption • Progress Projects in Process Already • Begin Design on Additional Priority Projects • Future Development and Improvements > 5 Years • Complete Plan Update in 5 Year
  13. 9 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.
  14. 10 ________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: May 14, 2024
  15. 10 At 5:36 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.
  16. 11 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________
  17. 12 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.