300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

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

Justin Hicks

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 6:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of

Council were present. Mayor Pro Tem Hicks attended remotely.

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

Courtney Chadwell, Mr. Justin Hicks, 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. The

Clear Falls Troubadoors sang the National Anthem in place of the pledge of

allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting

3A.

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

approved.

PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY

SPOTLIGHT

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

ADDRESS

SUBJECT

Libby Johnnson

Clear Falls Troubadoors

Ange Mertens

404 Avondale St

Holiday in the Park

2501 Robing Crossing Ln Holiday in the Park

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Saunders, 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. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

6A.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a variance to Chapter 110, Article I,

Section 110-5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled "Parades and

Processions Generally" for lane closures and authorizing various expenditures related to the

for the 2024 Holiday in the Park event (Chief of Police)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-195

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Stryker Medical for

two (2) LifePak EKG Monitors for a total amount not to exceed $101,993.30 for FY 2025 (Interim

Fire Chief)

6B.

6C.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-196

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Blink Marketing, Inc.

for construction of League Park sign in an amount not to exceed $69,526.00 and authorizing

$6,952.00 for a work change directive budget for a total construction budget of $76,478

(Director of Parks and Cultural Services)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-197

Consider and take action on a resolution adopting the Lobit Park Master Plan, 2024 (Director

of Parks and Cultural Services)

6D.

6E.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-198

Consider and take action on a resolution approving the utility conveyance and security

agreements with Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 36 for water, sanitary sewer,

paving and drainage facilities associated with the Westland Ranch Subdivision, Sections 1, 3,

6, Muldoon Parkway Phase 1, and Maple Leaf Drive Extension (Executive Director of

Development Services)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-199

6F.

6G.

6H.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing payment to AmeriWaste League City,

Inc. for disposal of Hurricane Beryl Debris in an amount not to exceed $120,422.88 (Director of

Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-200

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of six (6) public safety

vehicles with emergency related equipment in an amount not to exceed $479,626 (Director of

Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-201

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase from Chastang Ford for one

2024 Ford F-150 Police Responder 4x4 vehicle ($52,295) and with Mal Technologies Fleet

($17,037) for related emergency equipment and installation in an amount not to exceed $69,332

(Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-202

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) John Deere 6105E

tractor with boom mower replacement unit in an amount not to exceed $161,108 (Director of

Public Works)

6I.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-203

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of thirteen (13) general

purpose vehicles, in an amount not to exceed $853,092 (Director of Public Works)

6J.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-204

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Envirodyne

Laboratories, Inc. for the City’s water and wastewater laboratory services in an amount not to

exceed $415,500 (Director of Public Works)

6K.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-205

6L.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Metro City,

LLC. for the Main Street Sidewalk Improvements Project (RE2301B), in the amount of

$465,758.50, and authorizing an additional $46,576 for a construction Work Change Directive

budget, for a total construction budget of $512,334.50 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-206

6M.

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-41, an ordinance amending Section 125-4.20,

entitled “Landscaping and Buffer Yards” of Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City

of League City entitled “Unified Development Code” to update various regulations related to

the applicability of landscaping requirements - Second Reading (Director of Planning)

Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on

September 9, 2024.

City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0 on October 8, 2024.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2024-41 - Second Reading

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing on the League City 2024 Master Mobility Plan Update as an element of

the Comprehensive Plan of the City of League City (Executive Director of Development

Services)

7A.

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Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address Council.

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:10 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance approving the League City 2024 Master Mobility

Plan Update as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of League City (Executive

Director of Development Services)

7B.

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

2024-47 approving the League City 2024 Master Mobility Plan Update as an element of the

Comprehensive Plan of the City of League City 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. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

Hold a public hearing approving updated land use assumptions and capital improvements

plan for Roadway Facilities and amending capital recovery fees pursuant to Texas Local

Government Code Chapter 395 (Executive Director of Development Services)

7C.

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Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.

Mayor Long reopened the hearing at 6:28 p.m.

Speakers:

Chuck DiFalco

Mayor Long closed the hearing at 6:33 p.m.

7D.

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Consider and take action on an ordinance updating land use assumptions and the capital

improvement plan for roadway facilities and updating roadway impact fees for League City

pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 (Executive Director of Development

Services)

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

2024-49 updating land use assumptions and the capital improvement plan for roadway

facilities and updating roadway impact fees for League City pursuant to Texas Local

Government Code Chapter 395 on First Reading.

David Hawes with Freese Nichols gave a presentation.

Tressler modified his motion to approve at the maximum rates allowed at the implementation

date.

The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Tressler and Mr.

Saunders

For:

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Mr. Cones

Opposed:

Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-24-0002 (Bukhari

Convenience Store), for a gas station with a convenience store, “vehicle fueling station” use,

on approximately 0.5 acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located on the

northwestern corner of the Gulf Freeway (Interstate Highway 45) and West Main Street (Farm

to Market Road 518), with the address of 101 North Gulf Freeway (Director of Planning)

7E.

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Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:26 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address Council.

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:26 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance adopting a Special Use Permit, SUP-24-0002

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(Bukhari Convenience Store), for a gas station with a convenience store, “vehicle fueling

station” use, on approximately 0.5 acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located

on the northwestern corner of the Gulf Freeway (Interstate Highway 45) and West Main Street

(Farm to Market Road 518), with the address of 101 North Gulf Freeway (Director of Planning)

Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0, on October 7, 2024, subject

to conditions, with one member absent.

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

2024-48 adopting a Special Use Permit, SUP 24 0002 (Bukhari Convenience Store), for a

gas station with a convenience store, “vehicle fueling station” use, on approximately 0.5

acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located on the northwestern corner of

the Gulf Freeway (Interstate Highway 45) and West Main Street (Farm to Market Road 518),

with the address of 101 North Gulf Freeway on First Reading, subject to conditions. The

motion passed by the following vote:

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

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

10.

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

Consider and take action on an ordinance removing the maximum contribution rate limit of

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15.50% for TMRS retirement contributions (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)

Staff requests approval on first and final reading.

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

2024-50 removing the maximum contribution rate limit of 15.50% for TMRS retirement

contributions 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. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

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

2024-50 on First 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. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

10B.

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Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 110, Section 166 of the Code of

Ordinances of the City of League City entitled, “Speed Limits per functional Use” regarding

speed limits for different street classifications (Executive Director of Development Services)

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

2024-51 amending Chapter 110, Section 166 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League

City entitled, “Speed Limits per functional Use” regarding speed limits for different street

classifications 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. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

11.

12.

ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS

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

discussed.

13.

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS

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

discussed.

Mayor Pro Tem Justin Hicks – No Comments

Sean Saunders – No Comments

Andy Mann – No Comments

Tommy Cones – No Comments

Tom Crews – No Comments

Courtney Chadwell – No Comments

Chad Tressler – No Comments

Mayor Long – No comments

14.

EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

At 7:13 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to

discuss the following items:

14A.

14B.

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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

Secretary (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters

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Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City

Auditor (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)

At 7:24 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.

15.

ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

Consider and take action on discussion regarding the employment, appointment or evaluation

15A.

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of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Secretary (Director of Human Resources and Civil

Service)

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Cones, to direct the City to proceed

with the salary action as discussed in executive session. The motion passed by the following

vote:

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

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

Consider and take action on discussion regarding the employment, appointment or evaluation

of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Director of Human Resources and Civil

Service)

15B.

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A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Cones, to direct the City to proceed

with the salary action as discussed in executive session. The motion passed by the following

vote:

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

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

16.

ADJOURNMENT

At 7:25 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.

_______________________

NICK LONG

MAYOR

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DIANA M. STAPP

CITY SECRETARY

(SEAL)

MINUTES APPROVED: November 12, 2024