300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, January 27, 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:

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 Caleb Miller called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and 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 Pastor Aaron Lutz with Clear Creek Community Church.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting

3A.

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January 13, 2026 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

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

Gordon Johnson

Dustin Dietrich

Kenneth Attocknie

Nathan Watkins

Natalia Victoria

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Chadwell, 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. Higginbotham,

Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant

application to the State of Texas Office of the Governor’s FY2027 Peace Officer Mental Health

Program to seek funding for gym equipment that supports officer mental health and wellness,

incorporating physical fitness and resilience as a core pillar to promote stress management

and overall readiness (Chief of Police)

6A.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-09

6B.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant

application to the State of Texas Office of the Governor’s FY2027 Operation Lone Star,

allowing the police department to support coordinated criminal investigations, enhanced

surveillance capabilities, and improved information sharing that strengthen the League City

Police Department’s contribution to interagency border security operations and help deter and

interdict criminal activity (Chief of Police)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-10

6C.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant

application to the Office of the Texas Governor to seek funding through the Criminal Justice

Grant Program FY2027, for the Vehicles Barriers Project which will provide the ability to deploy

movable, yet highly effective vehicle barricades during public events and/or other emergency

situations; and authorizing the acceptance of such grant if awarded (Chief of Police)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-11

6D.

6E.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant

proposal to the Governor’s Office to seek funding for the Criminal Justice Grant Program to

offset costs associated with funding and increasing the capabilities of the department’s digital

forensics unit (Chief of Police)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-12

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant

application to the Office of the Texas Governor to seek funding through the Body-Worn

Camera Grant Program to offset the costs associated with the Police Department’s Body-Worn

Camera Program; and authorizing the acceptance of such grant if awarded (Chief of Police)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-13

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant

application to the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, to seek funding through

the General Victim Assistance Grant Program FY2027 to benefit the League City Police

Department’s Crime Victims’ Assistance Program; and authorizing the acceptance of such

grant if awarded (Chief of Police)

6F.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-14

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Sky Wonder

Pyrotechnics, LLC to provide a fireworks display with musical accompaniment at the July 3rd

Fireworks Extravaganza events in 2026, 2027 and 2028, in an amount not to exceed $104,250.00

(Director of Communications and Community Engagement)

6G.

6H.

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26-0012

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-15

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

with Starlight Homes Texas LLC, for the construction of a 24-inch water main along Landing

Blvd. and Winfield Road associated with the Vida Mar Subdivision, consistent with the City’s

Master Water Plan (Executive Director of Development Services)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-16

6I.

6J.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two-year professional services

agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co for risk advisory and insurance brokerage services in

an amount not to exceed $98,455 (Director of Human Resources)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-17

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Fun Abounds, Inc. for

the purchase and installation of a playground unit at Heritage Park (PK1801) in an amount not

to exceed $118,634; and authorizing a contingency budget of $11,863; for a total amount not to

exceed $130,497 (Director of Parks and Cultural Services)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-18

6K.

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Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the annexation of 15.08+ acres

generally located along League City Parkway, west of Cones Lane, into Galveston County

Municipal Utility District No. 82 (Director of Planning)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-19

6L.

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Consider and take action on a resolution adopting a population estimate of 125,884 as of

January 1, 2026, for use in all city-related business in calendar year 2026 (Director of Planning)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-20

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

Kustom Sweeping, LLC for street sweeping services for various City locations in amount not

to exceed $86,400 (Director of Public Works)

6M.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-21

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2025 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 $482,385.89 (Director of Public Works)

6N.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-22

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the

City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to used car dealerships

(Councilmembers Cones and Higginbotham)

7A.

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Mayor Long opened the hearing at 6:24 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address Council.

Mayor Long closed the hearing at 6:24 p.m.

7B.

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Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of

the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to used car dealerships

(Councilmembers Cones and Higginbotham)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026.

A motion was made by Mr. Higginbotham, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, to approve Ordinance

No. 2026-01 amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City,

entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to used car dealerships 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:

7C.

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Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 6.074 acres from “PS”

(Public/Semi-Public) to “RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7), MAP-25-0007, (3102 McFarland

Road), generally located along the east side of McFarland Road, approximately 1/3 of a mile

north of Farm to Market Road 517 (Director of Planning)

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

NAME

Kaleb Apffel

Mayor Long closed the hearing at 6:30 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance rezoning approximately 6.074 acres from “PS”

(Public/Semi-Public) to “RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7), MAP-25-0007, (3102 McFarland

Road), generally located along the east side of McFarland Road, approximately 1/3 of a mile

north of Farm to Market Road 517 (Director of Planning)

7D.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026.

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

2026-02 rezoning approximately 6.074 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi Public) to “RSF 7”

(Residential Single Family 7), MAP 25 0007, (3102 McFarland Road), generally located

along the east side of McFarland Road, approximately 1/3 of a mile north of 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:

Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 1.971 acres from “PS”

(Public/Semi-Public) to “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), MAP-25-0008, (2955 East League

City Parkway), generally located along the south side of League City Parkway, west of Bay

Ridge Drive and east of Seacrest Boulevard (Director of Planning)

7E.

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Mayor Long opened the hearing at 6:31 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address Council.

Mayor Long closed the hearing at 6:31 p.m.

7F.

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Consider and take action on an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.971 acres from “PS”

(Public/Semi-Public) to “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), MAP-25-0008, (2955 East League

City Parkway), generally located along the south side of League City Parkway, west of Bay

Ridge Drive and east of Seacrest Boulevard (Director of Planning)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026.

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

2026-03 rezoning approximately 1.971 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi Public) to “CN”

(Neighborhood Commercial), MAP 25 0008, (2955 East League City Parkway), generally

located along the south side of League City Parkway, west of Bay Ridge Drive and east of

Seacrest Boulevard 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 dates for conducting regular meetings

9A.

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during the month of March 2026 due to the Clear Creek Independent School District Spring

Break schedule (City Secretary)

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

2026-23 approving the dates for conducting regular meetings during the month of March

2026 due to the Clear Creek Independent School District Spring Break schedule as

recommended by staff. 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 adopting the City of League City Capital Recovery

Fee (CRF) Deferral Policy (Executive Director of Development Services)

9B.

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

2026-24 adopting the City of League City Capital Recovery Fee (CRF) Deferral 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:

9C.

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Consider and take action on a resolution determining that land is needed for the construction

and improvements associated with the Hobbs Road Extension (ST2101), in the City of League

City, Texas, specifically: Parcel 3 - a 0.1548 acre parcel of land and authorizing the institution of

eminent domain proceedings (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Saunders, to defer the item until after

executive session. 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.

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

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

10A.

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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, Ordinance No. 2025-20,

and Ordinance No. 2025-34 adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected

expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO)

Staff requests approval on first and final reading due to the time sensitive nature of year-end

close.

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

2026-04 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, Ordinance No. 2025 20, and Ordinance No. 2025 34 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.

2026-04 on First and Final 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:

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 Sean Saunders – No Comments

Tommy Cones – No Comments

Tom Crews – No Comments

Courtney Chadwell – I would like to congratulate our Clear Creek High School Cheer

Team. They went out a couple of weekends ago and competed in the UIL competition.

Their division had roughly 75 teams and they came in second, state runners up to a pretty

good team. They performed great. Then last weekend they went out and performed in the

NCA nationals and came second in the nation for their group. So, congratulations to them.

Scott Higginbotham – No Comments

Chad Tressler – I’ll try to make this very brief, for those who are concerned about the

City’s participation in the 287 program, I’d like to remind folks regardless of your thoughts

on anything that’s gone on elsewhere in the country with ICE enforcement that this is

League City. We have the finest police department in the state of Texas, with the highest

standards and the greatest folks. By participating in this, this actually helps ensure that

enforcement around here continues to be as it has been by our police department. By

participating in it, we’re showing that we are good partners with the federal government,

which is part of what keeps it that way. So, if you’re concerned about what’s going on

elsewhere, our participation here actually is part of what prevents that from coming here. I

also remind folks again that this is a program when you talk about tax dollars, where the

training that they go through, there is funding that goes with it. So, this isn’t an expense for

our city.

Andy Mann – I was just going to say nothing, but I would want to tack onto that and just

say that, no matter how you’re feeling about what’s happening in the country right now, the

City has always maintained a really good mechanism for exercising your first amendment

rights and protesting. It’s a very clear policy the police force has. There’s a very clear

mechanism for throwing your own first amendment type of event out front here. So, feel

free to hit up the police force and City Hall if that’s something you guys feel like you need

to do.

Mayor Long – Hats off to the staff for getting through the freeze very well. I don’t think

we really had any issues with City facilities and I think I saw something like under 15 pipe

breaks across the city, which is kind of amazing frankly to only have that little. Thanks for

the water and public works staff for jumping on top of those and really kind of went through

this incident free. I think we learned some lessons from the last one and took those to

heart. It went pretty well.

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EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to

discuss the following items:

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real

property

14A.

14B.

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Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Executive Director of Capital

Projects)

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.087 Government Code - Deliberations Regarding

Economic Development Negotiations

Discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that seeks to locate,

stay, or expand within the City of League City, Texas (Assistant City Manager)

At 7:33 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 a resolution determining that land is needed for the construction

and improvements associated with the Hobbs Road Extension (ST2101), in the City of League

City, Texas, specifically: Parcel 3 - a 0.1548 acre parcel of land and authorizing the institution of

eminent domain proceedings (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

9C.

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A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, that the City of League City,

Texas authorize the use of its eminent domain authority to condemn the property described

in the attached agenda item 9C, and as further described in the metes and bounds

description attached to the resolution, for the public purpose of Hobbs Road Extension

Project (ST2101) - Resolution No. 2026-25. 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:

1 -

Mr. Cones

Opposed:

Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property

interests (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

15A.

15B.

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No Action.

Consider and take action on the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect

that seeks to locate, stay, or expand within the City of League City, Texas (Assistant City

Manager)

No Action.

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17.

REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR

ADJOURNMENT