300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

6:00 PM

Council Chambers

200 West Walker Street

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.

Mayor:

Nick Long

City Council Members:

Andy Mann

Tommy Cones

Tom Crews

Courtney Chadwell

Scott Higginbotham

Chad Tressler

Sean Saunders

City Manager:

John Baumgartner

Rick Davis

Assistant City Manager:

Assistant City Manger-CFO:

City Attorney:

Angie Steelman

Michelle Villarreal

Diana M. Stapp

Cliff Woitena

Ron Bavarian

Christopher Sims

Kimberly Corell

James Brumm

Chien Wei

City Secretary:

Chief of Police:

Executive Director of Capital Projects

Executive Director of Development Services:

Director of Finance:

Director of Human Resources/Civil Service:

Director of Parks & Cultural Services:

Director of Public Works:

Jody Hooks

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

Mayor Pro Tem Saunders called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and called the roll. All

members of Council were present. Mayor Long attended remotely.

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Mayor Nick Long, Mr. Andy Mann, Mr. Tommy Cones, Mr. Tom Crews, Mr.

Courtney Chadwell, Mr. Scott Higginbotham, Mr. Chad Tressler and Mr. Sean

Saunders

Present

INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF

ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG

The invocation was given by Pastor Zac Ashley with Bay Area Church. Mayor

Pro Tem Saunders led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting

3A.

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Mayor Pro Tem Saunders asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none,

these minutes are approved.

PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY

SPOTLIGHT

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing the Clear Creek High School Cheer Team (Mayor

Long)

4A.

4B.

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Presentation by ETC Institute - 2025 League City Citizen Survey Report (City Manager)

PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL

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.

NAME

Larry Alexander

Chuck Difalco

Peggy Zahler

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Item 6K was pulled by Mr. Cones.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, to approve the balance of

the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Higginbotham,

Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) authorizing a three-year agreement with Delta Fire

for the purchase of bunker gear in an amount not to exceed $483,552 and 2) a three-year

agreement with FireDex for the Cleaning, Inspection, Repair and Rental of bunker gear in an

amount not to exceed $132,300 (Fire Chief)

6A.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-34

6B.

6C.

6D.

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Consider and take action on a resolution approving a shortlist of consultants for Disciplines

A-L under RFQ 25-040 (Professional Services for CIP Projects) (Executive Director of

Development Services)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-35

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the First Amendment to the

Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Friendswood related to the Harris County

Precinct 2 Grant Partnership Program (Executive Director of Development Services)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-36

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an expenditure for an amount not to

exceed $44,277 with Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) for the installation of street lighting

along FM 2094 (ST2602) as part of the FY2026 Capital Improvement Program (Executive

Director of Development Services)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-37

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contingent fee professional services

agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP for delinquent ad valorem tax and

delinquent municipal court fee/fine collection services (Director of Finance)

6E.

6F.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-38

Consider and take action on a resolution rejecting all proposals received for RFP #25-033

Signs and Banners (Director of Finance)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-39

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing: 1) a three-year agreement with Arnold

Oil Company of Austin L.P. dba A-Line Auto Parts in an amount not to exceed $403,200 to

purchase various auto parts and supplies for city vehicles and equipment and 2) a three-year

agreement with O’Reilly Auto Enterprises LLC dba O’Reilly Auto Parts in an amount not to

exceed $403,200 to purchase various auto parts and supplies for city vehicles and equipment

(Director of Public Works)

6G.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-40

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year agreement with Semper

Striping LLC for roadway markings on-call in an amount not to exceed $213,185 (Director of

Public Works)

6H.

6I.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-41

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2026 Ford F550

ambulance from Southern Emergency and Rescue Vehicle Sales with related emergency

equipment for Emergency Medical Services using H-GAC Contract No. AM10-23 in an amount

not to exceed $475,380 (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-42

6J.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the

Texas Department of Transportation related to the IH 45 Sound Wall Project (ST2202)

(Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-43

6K.

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an expenditure of an amount not to

exceed $796,900.00 with Ready Power LLC for the purchase of four generators utilizing FEMA

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding (City Manager & Executive Director of Facilities

and Information Technology)

A motion was made by Mr. Cones, seconded by Mr. Tressler, to reject all bids and direct the

City Manager to go out for new bids immediately, and bring them back at a special meeting

or next regular meeting. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Higginbotham,

Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-25-0014 (Anchor Bay Gas

Station), to allow for an Automobile/Vehicle Fueling Station use on approximately 2.8 acres

zoned “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), generally located at the northeast corner of South

Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) and Austin Street (Director of Planning)

7A.

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Mayor Pro Tem Saunders opened the hearing at 6:39 p.m.

NAME

Sandra Judge

Angela Ricks

Ernie Ramos

Naveed Ali

James Brockway

Kim Speer

Will Speer

Elizabeth Wells

William Wells

David Elias

Carol Hord

Virginia Seefeld

Kitty Shamoli

Dr. Terry Williams

Leslie Hallman

Mayor Pro Tem Saunders closed the hearing at 7:16 p.m.

7B.

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Consider and take action on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-25-0014 (Anchor Bay Gas

Station), to allow for an Automobile/Vehicle Fueling Station use on approximately 2.8 acres

zoned “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), generally located at the northeast corner of South

Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) and Austin Street (Director of Planning)

The Planning and Zoning Commission's motion to approve failed, 2-4-0, on February 12, 2026.

A motion was made by Mr. Mann, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, to approve the item.

A motion was made by Mayor Long, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, to postpone this item until the

March 24 meeting. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Higginbotham, Mr. Tressler

and Mr. Saunders

For:

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Mr. Crews

Opposed:

Hold a public hearing on a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment, PUD-25-0002

(Duncan PUD Amendment), to amend the Duncan PUD to permit 3-phase overhead power

lines along Ervin Street, generally located north of Muldoon Parkway and west of Hobbs Road

(Director of Planning)

7C.

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Mayor Pro Tem Saunders opened the hearing at 7:40 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

Mayor Pro Tem Saunders closed the hearing at 7:40 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD)

Amendment, PUD-25-0002 (Duncan PUD Amendment), to amend the Duncan PUD to permit

3-phase overhead power lines along Ervin Street, generally located north of Muldoon Parkway

and west of Hobbs Road (Director of Planning)

7D.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-0-0, on February 12, 2026.

A motion was made by Mr. Chadwell, seconded by Mr. Mann, to approve this item.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, to postpone this item until

the March 24 meeting. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Higginbotham, Mr. Tressler

and Mr. Saunders

For:

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Mr. Crews

Opposed:

7E.

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Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 7.982 acres from “RSF-7”

(Residential Single-Family 7) to “CG” (General Commercial), MAP-25-0009 (League City

Parkway and Legacy Drive), generally located along the north side of West League City

Parkway and west of Cones Lane (Director of Planning)

Mayor Pro Tem Saunders opened the hearing at 7:58 p.m.

NAME

Russell Bynam

Robert Osborne

Ashley Adams

Taylor Adams

Chuck DiFalco

Steven Stoval

Clay Buhler

Mayor Pro Tem Saunders closed the hearing at 8:17 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Rezoning Application, MAP-25-0009

(League City Parkway and Legacy Drive), a request to rezone approximately 7.982 acres from

“RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along

the north side of West League City Parkway and west of Cones Lane (Director of Planning)

7F.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission's motion to approve failed, 1-5-0, on February 12, 2026.

A motion was made by Mr. Mann, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, to postpone this item to the

March 24 meeting. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Higginbotham, Mr. Tressler

and Mr. Saunders

For:

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Mr. Crews

Opposed:

Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately to 54.656 acres from “RSF-7”

(Residential Single-Family 7) to “IL” (Limited Industrial), MAP-25-0010 (3143 W FM 517),

generally located along the north side of Farm to Market Road 517, west of McFarland Road

and east of My Road with the address of 3143 West Farm to Market Road 517 (Director of

Planning)

7G.

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Mayor Pro Tem Saunders opened the hearing at 8:23 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

Mayor Pro Tem Saunders closed the hearing at 8:23 p.m.

7H.

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Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Rezoning Application, MAP-25-0010

(3143 W FM 517), a request to rezone approximately 54.656 acres from “RSF-7” (Residential

Single-Family 7) to “IL” (Limited Industrial), generally located along the north side of Farm to

Market Road 517, west of McFarland Road and east of My Road with the address of 3143

West Farm to Market Road 517 (Director of Planning)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-0-0, on February 12, 2026.

A motion was made by Mr. Mann, seconded by Mr. Cones, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-05

approving a Rezoning Application, MAP 25 0010 (3143 W FM 517), a request to rezone

approximately 54.656 acres from “RSF 7” (Residential Single Family 7) to “IL” (Limited

Industrial), generally located along the north side of Farm to Market Road 517, west of

McFarland Road and east of My Road with the address of 3143 West Farm to Market Road

517 on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Higginbotham,

Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on a resolution approving the City of League City’s updated

9A.

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Economic Development Investment Policy (Director of Economic Development)

A motion was made by Mr. Chadwell, seconded by Mr. Tressler, to approve Resolution No.

2026-44 approving the City of League City’s updated Economic Development Investment

Policy. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Higginbotham,

Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

10.

11.

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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS

Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or

discussed.

John Baumgartner – Just a general reminder for the public and council, there is no meeting

on March 10, the next meeting will be March 24.

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COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS

Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or

discussed.

Mayor Pro Tem Sean Saunders – I do want to bring up something. I was recently elected

as chairman of my son’s DeMolay chapter and we are moving the chapter from

Alvin/Angleton area to League City. It will be meeting at League City Masonic Lodge on

the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. It is open to all young men

between ages of 12 and 21. If they have any interest or curiosity, by all means come visit

us.

Courtney Chadwell – No Comments

Scott Higginbotham – No Comments

Chad Tressler – No Comments

Andy Mann – I had this great riff on Punch the monkey and how both left and right can

come together on this one issue and that is those other monkeys have it coming. I will yield

my time.

Tommy Cones – I just want to welcome my nephew to League City. He moved to League

City, Spencer. So, I’m bringing the whole clan down here to League City, you notice I got

my brother and nephew. We’ll keep moving.

Tom Crews – No Comments

Mayor Long – Heck of a job running that meeting tonight. It was supposed to be an easy

meeting, it turned into a contentious one. Great debates over many things. Great job,

Mayor Pro Tem.

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EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR

16.

Presentation of the City Auditor's Report (City Auditor)

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Candace Brown, City Auditor, presented the report.

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ADJOURNMENT

At 8:41 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Saunders said, there being no further business this meeting

is adjourned.

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NICK LONG

MAYOR

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DIANA M. STAPP

CITY SECRETARY

(SEAL)

MINUTES APPROVED: March 24, 2026