300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, September 23, 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 6:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of

Council were present except Mr. Mann.

1 -

Mr. Andy Mann

Absent

7 -

Mayor Nick Long, 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 Rob Bailey of South Lake Church. Mayor Long led in

the pledges of allegiance to the flags.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting

3A.

25-0436

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

Libby Johnson

Kevin Farquhar

Kari Towner

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Item E was pulled by Mr. Crews.

A motion was made by Mr. Chadwell, seconded by Mr. Cones, to approve the balance of the

Consent Agenda. The motion passed by the following vote:

7 -

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

1 -

Mr. Mann

Absent:

Consider and take action on behalf of the League City Historical Society, to grant 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 partial lane closures and to waive City costs

associated with traffic control for the “Punkin’ Parade” to be held October 11, 2025 (Chief of

Police)

6A.

25-0432

Approved on the Consent Agenda

6B.

25-0242

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two year agreement with FarrWest

Environmental Supply, Inc. (FarrWest) for the rental, calibration, and maintenance of

Multi-Rae Gas Meters in an amount not to exceed $53,739.34 for FY2026 and FY2027 (Fire

Chief)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-154

6C.

6D.

25-0422

25-0440

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of medical equipment from

Stryker Medical for a total amount not to exceed $195,256.65 for FY 2026 (Fire Chief)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-155

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing two agreements with the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers relating to the Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Section 203 Study,

one for Technical Assistance and one for Federal Activities, for a combined amount not to

exceed $250,000 (City Manager)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-156

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Community Green Space Irrigation

Grant agreement with the Hidden Lakes Community Association, Inc. to install irrigation

infrastructure within designated community green space in the amount of $12,616 (Executive

Director of Development Services)

6E.

25-0438

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

2025-157 authorizing a Community Green Space Irrigation Grant agreement with the

Hidden Lakes Community Association, Inc. to install irrigation infrastructure within

designated community green space in the amount of $12,616.

A motion was made by Mr. Crews, seconded by Mr. Cones, to amend to split the $12,615.95

and that the City pay half and that the HOA pay the other half. The motion to amend failed by

the following vote:

For: 2 - Mr. Crews, Mr. Cones

Opposed: 5 - Mayor Long, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Higginbotham, Mr. Tressler, Mr. Saunders

Absent: 1 - Mr. Mann

The original motion passed by the following vote:

5 -

2 -

1 -

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

For:

Opposed:

Absent:

Mr. Cones and Mr. Crews

Mr. Mann

6F.

6G.

6H.

25-0362

25-0428

25-0404

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing maintenance expenditures for annual

software maintenance for FY2026 (Executive Director of Information Technology, Facilities

and Ballpark)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-158

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Galveston

County Health District (GCHD) for water pollution control and abatement services in an

amount not to exceed $60,898.60 (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-159

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with B&D

Contractors, Inc. for the Lobit Park Redevelopment Project Phase 1 (PK2206) in an amount not

to exceed $1,817,785.21, and authorizing a Utility Budget of $350,000 for TNMP to bring

3-Phase power into the Park, and authorizing a Work Change Directive budget of $181,778.52,

for a total project budget not to exceed $2,349,563.73 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-160

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with A Group

Construction, LLC. for the Newport Park Redevelopment Project (PK2401), in an amount not to

exceed $382,351.02, authorizing an additional $38,235 for a Work Change Directive budget, and

authorizing a construction material testing services contract with Terracon Consultants in an

amount not to exceed $14,312 for a total construction budget of $434,898.02 (Executive

Director of Capital Projects)

6I.

25-0417

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2025-161

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League

City by amending Chapter 14, entitled "AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS", to

establish Article I, to be entitled "SPECIAL EVENT ADMINISTRATION & PERMITTING"

and to add various sections regarding permitting requirements and procedures connected to

the administration of special events within League City (Fire Chief, Director of Parks and

Cultural Services, Director of Planning, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Assistant

City Manager)

7A.

25-0424

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

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

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

7B.

25-0425

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

League City by amending Chapter 14, entitled "AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS",

to establish Article I, to be entitled "SPECIAL EVENT ADMINISTRATION & PERMITTING",

and to add various sections regarding permitting requirements and procedures connected to

the administration of special events within League City; providing for codification,

publication, and an effective date (Fire Chief, Director of Parks and Cultural Services, Director

of Planning, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Assistant City Manager)

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

2025-41 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City by amending Chapter

14, entitled "AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS", to establish Article I, to be entitled

"SPECIAL EVENT ADMINISTRATION & PERMITTING", and to add various sections

regarding permitting requirements and procedures connected to the administration of

special events within League City; providing for codification, publication, and an effective

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

7 -

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

1 -

Mr. Mann

Absent:

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

City of League City by amending subsection 125-3.14.15, entitled "Temporary Structures and

Uses", to remove provisions related to special events and to update various provisions (Fire

Chief, Director of Parks and Cultural Services, Director of Planning, Emergency Management

Coordinator, and Assistant City Manager)

7C.

25-0426

Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:35 pm .

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.

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

the City of League City by amending subsection 125-3.14.15, entitled "Temporary Structures

and Uses", to remove provisions related to special events and to update various provisions;

providing for codification, publication, and an effective date (Fire Chief, Director of Parks and

Cultural Services, Director of Planning, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Assistant

City Manager)

7D.

25-0427

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

2025-42 amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City by

amending subsection 125 3.14.15, entitled "Temporary Structures and Uses", to remove

provisions related to special events and to update various provisions; providing for

codification, publication, and an effective date on First Reading. The motion passed by the

following vote:

7 -

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

1 -

Mr. Mann

Absent:

7E.

25-0430

Hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-25-0001 (ZaZa Car Wash), a

request to allow a car wash tunnel on approximately 2.05 acres of property zoned “CG”

(General Commercial), generally located on the northwest corner of Abilene Street and South

Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) (Mayor Pro Tem Cones and Councilman Tressler)

Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.

Name

David Rimes

Edgard Figueroa

Daniel Henn

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.

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

SUP-25-0001 (ZaZa Car Wash), a request to allow a car wash tunnel on approximately 2.05

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

of Abilene Street and South Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) (Mayor Pro Tem Cones and

Councilman Tressler)

7F.

25-0431

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

The City Council denied the request, 4-4-0, on August 12, 2025.

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

2025-43 approving a Special Use Permit Application, SUP 25 0001 (ZaZa Car Wash), a

request to allow a car wash tunnel on approximately 2.05 acres of property zoned “CG”

(General Commercial), generally located on the northwest corner of Abilene Street and

South Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) on First Reading. The motion passed by the following

vote:

5 -

2 -

1 -

Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Higginbotham, Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

Opposed:

Absent:

Mayor Long and Mr. Chadwell

Mr. Mann

OLD BUSINESS

8A.

25-0437

Consider and take action on Ordinance 2025-36 authorizing a Utility Agreement with Baybrook

Municipal Utility District No. 1 and BC-SB Baybrook JV, LLC, consenting to the annexation of

approximately 450 acres known as the Midline Tract into Baybrook MUD 1, and authorizing

the City Manager to execute the Agreement - Second Reading (Executive Director of

Development Services)

Council approved the first reading, 5-2-0 with one absent on September 9, 2025.

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

2025-36 authorizing a Utility Agreement with Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1 and

BC SB Baybrook JV, LLC, consenting to the annexation of approximately 450 acres known

as the Midline Tract into Baybrook MUD 1, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the

Agreement on Second Reading. The motion passed by the following vote:

7 -

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

1 -

Mr. Mann

Absent:

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on a resolution setting the dates for conducting regular meetings

9A.

25-0285

during the months of November and December 2025 (City Secretary)

Staff recommends setting meeting dates on November 18, 2025 (Third Tuesday) and December

16, 2025 (Third Tuesday).

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

2025-162 setting the dates for conducting regular meetings during the months of November

and December 2025, as recommended by staff.

The dates recommended were November 18 and December 16.

The motion passed by the following vote:

7 -

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

1 -

Mr. Mann

Absent:

10.

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

10A.

25-0423

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article V of the League City

Code of Ordinances entitled “Records and Information Management" to designate methods

for submission of public information requests and to update various sections (City Secretary)

Staff requests approval on first and final reading.

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

No. 2025-44 amending Chapter 2, Article V of the League City Code of Ordinances entitled

“Records and Information Management" to designate methods for submission of public

information requests and to update various sections on First Reading. The motion passed by

the following vote:

7 -

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

1 -

Mr. Mann

Absent:

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

No. 2025-44 on First and Final Reading. The motion passed by the following vote:

7 -

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

1 -

Mr. Mann

Absent:

11.

ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

12.

13.

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

Tom Crews – No Comments

Courtney Chadwell – No Comments

Scott Higginbotham – No Comments

Chad Tressler – No Comments

Sean Saunders – No Comments

Mayor Long - I want to introduce our new legal intern, Julianne Hall. Ms.

Hall is a student at Clear Springs High School. Already an active leader in many academic

and service organizations on campus, she looks forward to furthering her understanding of

city governance. She’s interested in pursuing a career in law and public policy. And then

also, I got the opportunity to see Senator Cruz yesterday. I think Mr. Crews was there, as

well. Really exciting stuff happening at Johnson Space Center. So glad to see him come

down here and fill us in on some of the things that are happening over there in the

expansion and what they’re pushing for to beef up the space program at JSC in particular

which is, of course, a major economic driver of League City. It was a neat opportunity.

Also, later that night, got to see the Lieutenant Governor, came down and he talked about

some of the infrastructure projects and different things that they’re looking to put in on the

Gulf Coast which would hopefully provide us some much needed relief from floods and

drainage as well. Glad to see both of those state leaders coming down here.

14.

15.

EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

16.

REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR

Completed Audits

•

Procurement Card Audit

Police Overtime Audit Follow-up

Audits in Process

•

Commercial Remodel Construction Sales Tax Follow-up

American Rescue Plan Act Subrecipient Follow-up

Utility Billing Audit

FY26 Potential Audit Topic List

•

5G Telecommunication Nodes

Franchise Revenue Audit *Approved for inclusion

Cell Tower Lease Revenue

CIP Liquidated Damages *Approved for inclusion

Take-Home Vehicles

Hotel Occupancy Tax Audit *Approved for inclusion