300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, July 22, 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 Long called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and called the roll. All members of

Council were present, with Chad Tressler attending 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 Josh Cagle with Mercy Gate Church. Mayor

Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

July 8, 2025 Regular Meeting

3A.

25-0326

Mayor Long asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none, these minutes are

approved.

PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY

SPOTLIGHT

Mr. Saunders read a proclamation commending John Wayne No. 2667 Order of DeMolay

for its commitment to youth development.

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

Galen Medlenka

Steve Sheldon

Lynetta Affolter

Mike Peterson

Brent Fournet

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Item 6H was pulled by Mr. Mann.

A motion was made by Mr. Cones, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, 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 approving the Program Year (PY) 2025 Annual

Action Plan related to the Community Development Block Grant Program (Director of Finance)

6A.

6B.

25-0314

25-0327

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-121

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

medical stop loss reinsurance, including optional Gene Therapy Solutions coverage, for a total

estimated annual cost of $1,958,862 (Director of Human Resources)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-122

6C.

6D.

6E.

25-0324

25-0313

25-0323

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a water capital recovery fee credit

agreement with West FM 517, LTD., a Texas limited partnership, for the construction of a

24-inch water main on FM 517 associated with the Pedregal Subdivision, consistent with the

City’s Master Water Plan (Executive Director of Development Services)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-123

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

of League City and the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) for participation in the

Water Conservation Education Program (Water Wise) for an amount not to exceed $11,324

(Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-124

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing: 1) a one-year agreement with Coburn

Supply Company in an amount not to exceed $270,055 for water and sewer line repair materials

and 2) a one-year agreement with Core & Main LP in an amount not to exceed $270,055 for

water and sewer line repair materials (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-125

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 to the construction

contract with Wilson Building Services, LLC related to the Gilmore Elementary Claremont

Connector Trail Project (PK2101) in an amount not to exceed $65,639.90 (Executive Director of

Capital Projects)

6F.

25-0305

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-126

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the sale of a property as Drainage

Easement identified as P000093060 (Parcel 340E) to TxDOT related to the construction of SH 99

Segment B1 in the amount of $9,845.00 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

6G.

6H.

25-0306

25-0312

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-127

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with

Halff Associates, Inc. (Halff) for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to

the Heritage Signature Trail (PK2302) in an amount not to exceed $198,095 (Executive Director

of Capital Projects)

A motion was made by Mr. Mann, seconded by Mr. Cones, to postpone the item until the next

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:

6I.

25-0322

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-24, an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.82

acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “RSF-7” (Residential Single Family 7), MAP-25-0004

(Ellen Avenue Rezoning), generally located along the west side of Ellen Avenue, north of

Webster Street - Second Reading (Director of Planning)

Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-0-0, on June 16, 2025.

City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0 on July 8, 2025.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2025-24 - Second Reading

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing on the following Zone Change Applications rezoning approximately

1776.9 acres to replace the existing Lloyd Tract Planned Unit Development (PUD), additionally

approving requests for creation of three Planned Unit Development Overlay Districts (-PUD

Overlay): PUD-24-0001 (Lloyd PUD Central) approximately 245 acres, PUD-24-0002 (Lloyd PUD

North) approximately 735.7 acres, and PUD-24-0003 (Lloyd PUD South) approximately 796.2

acres, all being generally located north of FM 517, south of League City Parkway, west of

Hobbs Road, and east of McFarland Road (Director of Planning)

7A.

25-0317

Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:27 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance rezoning approximately 1776.9 acres to replace the

existing Lloyd Tract Planned Unit Development (PUD), additionally approving requests for

creation of three Planned Unit Development Overlay Districts (-PUD Overlay): PUD-24-0001

(Lloyd PUD Central) approximately 245 acres, PUD-24-0002 (Lloyd PUD North) approximately

735.7 acres, and PUD-24-0003 (Lloyd PUD South) approximately 796.2 acres, all being generally

located north of FM 517, south of League City Parkway, west of Hobbs Road, and east of

McFarland Road (Director of Planning)

7B.

25-0318

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

absent on July 7, 2025.

A motion was made by Mr. Cones, seconded by Mr. Mann, to approve Ordinance No. 2025-25

rezoning approximately 1776.9 acres to replace the existing Lloyd Tract Planned Unit

Development (PUD), additionally approving requests for creation of three Planned Unit

Development Overlay Districts ( PUD Overlay): PUD 24 0001 (Lloyd PUD Central)

approximately 245 acres, PUD 24 0002 (Lloyd PUD North) approximately 735.7 acres, and

PUD 24 0003 (Lloyd PUD South) approximately 796.2 acres, all being generally located

north of FM 517, south of League City Parkway, west of Hobbs Road, and east of McFarland

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

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on appointments to boards and commissions (Mayor Long)

9A.

25-0325

A motion was made by Mr. Cones, seconded by Mayor Long, to approve appointments to

boards and commissions.

League City Transportation and Infrastructure Committee:

Position 7 - Council Member Scott Higginbotham (Term expiring 12/31/25)

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:

9B.

25-0308

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing revisions to the City’s General Design

and Construction Standards Manual (Executive Director of Development Services)

A motion was made by Mr. Cones, seconded by Mayor Long, to approve the manual with the

additional 1,500 ft distance requirement.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Crews, to postpone the item until the

next 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:

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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

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REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS

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

discussed.

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS

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

discussed.

Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Cones – No Comments

Courtney Chadwell – No Comments

Scott Higginbotham – No Comments

Chad Tressler – No Comments

Sean Saunders – No Comments

Andy Mann – No Comments

Tom Crews – Just real quick, I just wanted to offer congratulations to my daughter who got

married this afternoon.

Mayor Long –We have been working on a comprehensive drainage plan for Clear Creek

and the Dickinson Bayou for quite some time. We have 15-plus entities working in the

watershed all the way from Fort Bend all the way down to the Galveston Bay, Harris

County, Brazoria County, a bunch of different cities, all working together. The one big

hurdle that we had to move forward on this was permission from the Army Corps of

Engineers.

It had been just a bottleneck getting through that. We went and visited with the Army

Corps of Engineers a couple of weeks ago and they finally gave us approval yesterday to

move forward. So, we will be able to move forward with that comprehensive study of Clear

Creek and Dickinson Bayou and we’re working that with money from every one of those

entities. And then, really, what we do with that study from there is, next time the federal

government is looking for money, you have to the studies ready to go in a certain way or

they won’t even listen to you. We’ll be ready to go and approach the federal government to

try to get some of that money to make larger projects on both bayous. So, thank you to the

staff and to the county’s staff for really digging in on that and pushing that forward.

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EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)