300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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:

Interim 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 for the Day Sophia Richardson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Mayor Long

called the roll. All members of Council were present.

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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 Deacon Russ Carroll with St. Mary’s Catholic

Church. Mayor Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting

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August 12, 2025 Council Work Session

3B.

Mayor Long 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 6U Legacy All-Star Softball Team (Mayor

Long)

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Mayor Long presented a proclamation recognizing the 6U Legacy All-Star Softball Team.

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

Libby Johnson

Janice Hallisey

Sarah Norman

Eric Rogers

Kristi Lindgren

Gilbert Salas

Paul Mudgett

Penny Brockway

Peggy Zahler

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, to approve 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 authorizing the submittal of three separate grant

applications to Texas A&M Forest Service to seek funding from: 1) the Rural Volunteer Fire

Department Assistance Program (HB 2604) for Fire Department Tuition/Training, 2) the Rural

Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (HB 2604) for Fire Department Equipment, and

3) the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Insurance Program (HB 3667) for Volunteer Firefighter

Insurance; and authorizing the acceptance of such grants if awarded (Fire Chief)

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-142

6B.

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Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax

Bonds, Series 2025 for the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 73 in an amount

not to exceed $6,000,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest

same for and on behalf of the City of League City, Texas (Director of Finance)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-143

6C.

6D.

6E.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Amended and Restated Interlocal

Agreement between Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) and the City

of League City, Texas, for an emergency water supply (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-144

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between

Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) and the City of League City, Texas

(611 FM 517 Rd West), for temporary sanitary sewer services (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-145

Consider and take action on a resolution to ratify the contract with D. Wagner Construction

Co., Inc. for the emergency repair of the 24-inch water line (WL) located at 1850 East League

City Parkway (Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes) in an amount not to exceed $66,000 (Director of

Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-146

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Paradigm Traffic

Systems, Inc. for the purchase of 24 Internally Illuminated Street Name Signs (ILSN) through

BuyBoard Contract #695-23 in an amount not to exceed $98,200 (Director of Public Works)

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-147

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Paradigm Traffic

Systems, Inc. for the purchase of 24 School Flasher Assemblies through BuyBoard Contract

#695-23 in an amount not to exceed $144,000 (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-148

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Paradigm Traffic

Systems, Inc. for the purchase and installation of 13 UPS battery backups at various traffic

signal lighted intersections through BuyBoard Contract #695-23 in an amount not to exceed

$92,430 (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-149

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Statewide

Traffic Signal Company for the FM518 at Country Lane Intersection Improvements Project

(RE1703A) in an amount not to exceed $458,457, including a Work Change Directive budget of

$45,845 for a total project budget not to exceed $504,302 (Executive Director of Capital

Projects)

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-150

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Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-26 an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the

Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related

to temporary signs at special events - Second Reading (Mayor Long and Mayor Pro Tem

Cones)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0 with three members

absent on July 7, 2025.

City Council approved the first reading subject to amendments, 8-0-0 on August 12, 2025.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2025-26 - Second Reading

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Consider and take action on Ordinance 2025-30 to set a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit

along Bay Area Blvd between League City Parkway and Magnolia Greens Lane, a distance of

approximately .59 miles; providing for a penalty; requiring publication; and establishing an

effective date - Second Reading (Council Member Mann, Mayor Long, and Mayor Pro Tem

Cones)

Council approved the first reading subject to amendments, 8-0-0 on August 12, 2025.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2025-30 - Second Reading

Consider and take action on Ordinance 2025-29 updating the use and administration of the Fire

Department Donation Fund established through voluntary water bill contributions - Second

Reading (Mayor Long, Council Member Chadwell, Council Member Higginbotham, Council

Member Tressler and Council Member Saunders)

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City Council approved the first reading subject to amendments, 8-0-0 on August 12, 2025.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2025-29 - Second Reading

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a Public Hearing on the City of League City's FY2026 Proposed Annual Budget

(Assistant City Manager - CFO)

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Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.

NAME:

Peggy Zahler

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.

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Consider and take action on an ordinance adopting the Annual Budget for Governmental and

Proprietary Funds for Fiscal Year 2026 (Assistant City Manager - CFO)

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

2025-31 adopting the Annual Budget for Governmental and Proprietary Funds for Fiscal

Year 2026 on First Reading . The motion passed by the following vote:

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

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Mr. Cones

Opposed:

Hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-24-0005, (Marina Bay Drive

Carwash), a request to allow a car wash use on approximately 1.31 acres of property zoned

“CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Marina Bay Drive (FM

2094), approximately 300 feet north of the intersection of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) and

Davis Road, with the address of 2464 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) (Director of Planning)

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Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address Council.

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit Application,

SUP-24-0005, (Marina Bay Drive Carwash), a request to allow a car wash use on approximately

1.31 acres of property zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side

of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094), approximately 300 feet north of the intersection of Marina Bay

Drive (FM 2094) and Davis Road, with the address of 2464 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094)

(Director of Planning)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-1-0, on August 4, 2025.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Cones, to approve an ordinance

approving a Special Use Permit Application, SUP 24 0005, (Marina Bay Drive Carwash), a

request to allow a car wash use on approximately 1.31 acres of property zoned “CG”

(General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094),

approximately 300 feet north of the intersection of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) and Davis

Road, with the address of 2464 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) on First Reading. The motion

failed by the following vote:

For:

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

Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

Opposed:

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Hold a public hearing on a Rezoning Application, MAP-25-0003, (South Shore Boulevard

Rezone), a request to rezone approximately 3.40-acres from “PS-PUD” (Public/Semi Public) to

“RSF-7-PUD” (Residential Single-Family 7) within the South Shore Harbour PUD, generally

located along the south side of South Shore Boulevard, east of Masters Drive, and west of

Admiral Road (Director of Planning)

Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.

NAME:

Stephen Morris

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Rezoning Application, MAP-25-0003,

(South Shore Boulevard Rezone), a request to rezone approximately 3.40-acres from “PS-PUD”

(Public/Semi-Public) to “RSF-7-PUD” (Residential Single-Family 7) within the South Shore

Harbour PUD, generally located along the south side of South Shore Boulevard, east of

Masters Drive, and west of Admiral Road (Director of Planning)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 8-0-0, on August 4, 2025.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Cones, to approve Ordinance No.

2025-32 approving a Rezoning Application, MAP 25 0003, (South Shore Boulevard Rezone),

a request to rezone approximately 3.40 acres from “PS PUD” (Public/Semi Public) to “RSF

7 PUD” (Residential Single Family 7) within the South Shore Harbour PUD, generally

located along the south side of South Shore Boulevard, east of Masters Drive, and west of

Admiral Road 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

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-27, an ordinance approving a Zone Change

Application PUD-23-0007 (Midline PUD), a request to create a Planned Unit Development

Overlay District (-PUD Overlay) district approximately 466.5 acres in size, generally located

north of Grissom Road, south of FM 528, west of West Nasa Boulevard, and east of Bay Area

Boulevard - Second Reading (Director of Planning)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 8-0-0, on July 21, 2025.

City Council approved the first reading, 7-1-0, on August 12, 2025.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Cones, to approve Ordinance No.

2025-27 approving a Zone Change Application PUD-23-0007 (Midline PUD), a request to

create a Planned Unit Development Overlay District (-PUD Overlay) district approximately

466.5 acres in size, generally located north of Grissom Road, south of FM 528, west of West

Nasa Boulevard, and east of Bay Area Boulevard on Second Reading. The motion passed by

the following vote:

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

Saunders

For:

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Mr. Mann and Mr. Crews

Opposed:

Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit Application,

SUP-25-0002, (West League City Self Storage), a request to allow a self-storage use on

approximately 3.0552 acres of property zoned “CG-PUD” (General Commercial within the

Magnolia Creek Planned Unit Development), generally located at the northeast corner of

League City Parkway and Bay Area Boulevard (Director of Planning)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 8-0-0, on July 21, 2025.

City Council postponed the item, 8-0-0, on August 12, 2025.

A motion was made by Mr. Mann, seconded by Mr. Tressler, to approve Ordinance No.

2025-33 approving a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-25-0002, (West League City Self

Storage), a request to allow a self storage use on approximately 3.0552 acres of property

zoned “CG PUD” (General Commercial within the Magnolia Creek Planned Unit

Development), generally located at the northeast corner of League City Parkway and Bay

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

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

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Mr. Cones

Opposed:

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Consider and take action on Ordinance 2025-14 amending Ordinance 2023-24 to expand the

limited franchise with Universal Natural Gas, LLC (d/b/a Universal Natural Gas, Inc.) to operate

and maintain a gas distribution system for the transportation, distribution, and/or sale of gas

to customers in League City through the use of public rights-of-way - Third Reading (City

Manager)

Council approved first reading 7-0-0 on April 22, 2025.

Council approved second reading 8-0-0 on May 13, 2025.

Council postponed third reading 8-0-0 on May 27, 2025.

Council postponed third reading 8-0-0 on August 12, 2025.

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

2025-14 amending Ordinance 2023 24 to expand the limited franchise with Universal

Natural Gas, LLC (d/b/a Universal Natural Gas, Inc.) to operate and maintain a gas

distribution system for the transportation, distribution, and/or sale of gas to customers in

League City through the use of public rights of way on Third and Final 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:

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing participation in the U.S. Immigration and

Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Warrant Service Officer and Task Force model programs

(Mayor Long)

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A motion was made by Mayor Long, seconded by Mr. Mann, to approve Resolution No.

2025-151 authorizing participation in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

287(g) Warrant Service Officer and Task Force model programs. 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:

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Consider and take action on a resolution approving the installation of three speed humps

along Cedar Prairie Drive (Executive Director of Development Services)

A motion was made by Mr. Mann, seconded by Mayor Long, to approve the installation of

three speed humps along Cedar Prairie Drive.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, to postpone the item. 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:

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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas,

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Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 by amending

Ordinance No. 2024-30, Ordinance No. 2024-43, Ordinance No. 2025-07, and Ordinance No.

2025-20 adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures

(Assistant City Manager - CFO)

Staff requests approval on first and final reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Saunders, to approve Ordinance No.

2025-34 amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital

Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 by amending Ordinance No. 2024-30, Ordinance No.

2024-43, Ordinance No. 2025-07, and Ordinance No. 2025-20 adjust the operating and

capital budget for actual and projected expenditures 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:

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

2025-34 on First and Final Reading. The motion failed by the following vote:

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

Saunders

For:

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Mr. Cones and Mr. Crews

Opposed:

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ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS

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

discussed.

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COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS

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

discussed.

Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Cones – No Comments

Chad Tressler – No Comments

Sean Saunders – No Comments

Andy Mann – I’ve got one quick thing. A couple of weeks ago, I had to attend my 40th

high school reunion, which is traumatic. I’ll just say it from the outset. That’s old. One of

the things that struck me, was that we didn’t hold it in the city that we all graduated from.

We had to move it to another city. The reason that we had to move it is because the city

really just isn’t as safe as it was forty years earlier. The choices that were made 20 years

before I was in high school were actually the decisions that actually led to the demise of

the city. The choices you make now it will be a couple of decades before you know if you’re

making a big mistake. If you’re ever wondering why I vote the way I vote, it’s because I

think the know the mistakes they made, and I don’t want us to make those mistakes. I

want my daughter’s kids to grow up here, and I think y’all do, too. Just a random thought

that I had while I was sitting at my 40th reunion, which I do not recommend.

Tom Crews – No Comments

Courtney Chadwell – On behalf of the League City Volunteer Fire Department, I would

like to invite everybody out to the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. It will be at Veterans

Memorial, September 6 at 8 a.m. I plan on being there. I think the Mayor’s going to come

out and say a few words. It’s always a great turnout to acknowledge and just remember the

events from that tragic day. September 6. Veterans Memorial. 8 a.m.

Scott Higginbotham – No Comments

Mayor Long – I had a great time with the Mayor of the Day. We went all over the city and

did a bunch of different stuff. It was a fun time. We’ve got a couple more of those coming

up. I think we contacted all of the other schools in CCISD and the DISD schools that were

in League City, offered them the same opportunity to use it to raise some money for their

PTAs.

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EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR