300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, October 8, 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.

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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 Andy Mann. Mayor Long led in the pledges of allegiance to

the flags.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

September 24, 2024 Council Work Session

September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting

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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

ADDRESS

803 2nd St

SUBJECT

Martha King

Tree cut down

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Item 6D was pulled by staff.

A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Cones, 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. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

6A.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of ammunition for the Police

Department from Precision Delta Corporation, through a Texas Buy Board Contract, in an

amount not to exceed $68,276.05 (Chief of Police)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-181

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 12, 2024 (Chief of

Police)

6B.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Metro Fire Apparatus

Specialists, Inc. for one Spartan S-180 Model 3120 Pumper with equipment as listed in the

pumper specifications using Sourcewell contact # 113021‐RVG‐4 in an amount not to exceed

$1,298,801 (Interim Fire Chief)

6C.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-182

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

Wittman Enterprises for EMS Billing and Collections for a total not to exceed $500,000.00

(Interim Fire Chief)

6D.

6E.

6F.

6G.

Pulled by staff

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contract for election services between

the Election Officer of Harris County, Harris County and the City of League City for the

General Election and Special Election on November 5, 2024 (City Secretary)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-183

Consider and take action on resolution authorizing a two-year agreement with Meeder Public

Funds, Inc. for investment advisory services for an amount not to exceed $85,000 (Director of

Finance)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-184

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

Road Bonds, Series 2024 for Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 36 in an amount

not to exceed $4,715,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest

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

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-185

6H.

6I.

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

Daily News for legal advertisements and notices and designating The Galveston Daily News

as the official newspaper for the City of League City (Director of Finance)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-186

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year contract for the

Administrative Services Agreement with MuniCap, Inc. for Public Improvement District

Administration Services in an amount not to exceed $195,000 (Director of Finance)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-187

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing expenditures up to $400,000 with Sysco,

Gordon Food Service, and/or Ben. E. Keith for food supply services at The Ballpark at League

City through September 30, 2025 (Executive Director of IT & Facilities/Director of Finance)

6J.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-188

Consider and take action on a resolution rejecting all proposals received for RFP 24-034

Beverage Service for The Ballpark at League City and extending the agreement with Pepsico

Beverage Company for three (3) months to December 31, 2024 for beverage services (Executive

Director of IT and Facilities / Director of Finance)

6K.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-189

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Local On-System Improvement

Agreement with TxDOT that will allow the City to construct certain improvements for the

League City Pkwy Right-Turn Lane from Calder Road to Butler Road (ST2004) (Executive

Director of Capital Projects)

6L.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-190

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-35, an ordinance amending Section 125-7.9.3,

entitled "Pruning Corner Clearance" of Chapter 125, entitled "Unified Development Code" of

the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, to update various regulations related to

tree clearance above sidewalks - Second Reading (Director of Planning)

6M.

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

September 9, 2024.

City Council approved the item on first reading, 8-0-0 on September 24, 2024.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2024-35 - Second Reading

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 allowable uses (Director

of Planning)

7A.

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Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending section 125-3.12.7, entitled “Zoning

(Historic District)” and section 125-3.13, entitled “Use of Land and/or Buildings” of Chapter

125, entitled “Unified Development Code”, to update and consolidate provisions related to

permitted uses (Director of Planning)

7B.

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

September 9, 2024.

A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Cones, to approve with the condition that

special use permits are required for vape shops.

A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Cones, to postpone the item to the

November 12 meeting and schedule a workshop for October 22.

The motion passed by the following vote:

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

Saunders

For:

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Mr. Tressler

Opposed:

7C.

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Hold a public hearing on 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 (Director of Planning)

Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:23 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:23 p.m.

7D.

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Consider and take action on 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 (Director of Planning)

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

September 9, 2024.

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

2024-41 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

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:

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on a resolution making a nomination for election to the Board of

9A.

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Directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District for a term beginning January 1, 2025 (Mayor

Long)

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

2024-191 nominating Mike Sullivan for election to the Harris Central Appraisal District

Board of Directors for a term beginning January 1, 2025. 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 a resolution making nominations for election to the Board of

Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District (Mayor Long)

9B.

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

2024-192 nominating Chad Tressler for election to the Galveston Central Appraisal District

Board of Directors. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

Mr. Mann and Mr. Hicks

For:

Opposed:

9C.

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

County to provide $2,000,000 funding toward the construction of Hobbs Road Extension to

FM 517 (ST2101). (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

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

2024-193 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County to provide $2,000,000

funding toward the construction of Hobbs Road Extension to FM 517 (ST2101). 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:

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 2024 by amending

Ordinance No. 2023-28, Ordinance 2023-33, Ordinance 2023-47, Ordinance 2023-48, Ordinance

2023-49, Ordinance 2024-12, Ordinance 2024-20 and Ordinance 2024-27 to 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. Hicks, to approve Ordinance No.

2024-42 amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital

Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 by amending Ordinance No. 2023-28, Ordinance

2023-33, Ordinance 2023-47, Ordinance 2023-48, Ordinance 2023-49, Ordinance 2024-12,

Ordinance 2024 20 and Ordinance 2024-27 to 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. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

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

2024-42 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 the City of League City, Texas,

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

Ordinance No. 2024-30 to 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. Cones, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-43

amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds

Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 by amending Ordinance No. 2024-30 to 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. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

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

2024-43 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:

Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along

Ballpark Way between Calder Drive and Southbound Interstate Highway 45 Frontage Road, a

distance of approximately 0.5 miles (Executive Director of Development Services)

10C.

10D.

10E.

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Staff requests approval on first and final reading.

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

2024-44 to set a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Ballpark Way between Calder

Drive and Southbound Interstate Highway 45 Frontage Road, a distance of approximately 0.5

miles 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. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Tressler, to approve Ordinance No.

2024-44 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:

Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 30 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along

Isla Vista Drive between State Highway 96 and Mar Bella Parkway, a distance of approximately

1.56 miles (Executive Director of Development Services)

Staff requests approval on first and final reading.

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

2024-45 to set a 30 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Isla Vista Drive between State

Highway 96 and Mar Bella Parkway, a distance of approximately 1.56 miles 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. Hicks, to approve Ordinance No.

2024-45 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:

Consider and take action on an Ordinance to set a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along

Mar Bella Parkway between State Highway 96 and Isla Vista Drive, a distance of approximately

0.38 miles (Executive Director of Development Services)

Staff requests approval on first and final reading.

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

2024-46 to set a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit along Mar Bella Parkway between State

Highway 96 and Isla Vista Drive, a distance of approximately 0.38 miles 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. Hicks, to approve Ordinance No.

2024-46 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:

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ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Agreement for Utility Relocation

Contributions on State Highway Improvement Projects with the State of Texas through the

Texas Department of Transportation for the Farm to Market 646 from East of Edmund Way to

FM 1266 (TxDOT CSJ: 3049-01-022) and payment by the City in an amount of $187,891.65

(Executive Director of Capital Projects)

11A.

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

2024-194 authorizing an Agreement for Utility Relocation Contributions on State Highway

Improvement Projects with the State of Texas through the Texas Department of

Transportation for the Farm to Market 646 from East of Edmund Way to FM 1266 (TxDOT

CSJ: 3049-01-022) and payment by the City in an amount of $187,891.65. 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:

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 Justin Hicks – No Comments

Chad Tressler – No Comments

Sean Saunders – No Comments

Andy Mann – Just a quick thank you to staff for sponsoring the feedback thing on the

Beryl cleanup. A lot of times we throw things out there and you shake your head and some

get done and some of them don’t, but that was noticed and appreciated. Thank you.

Tommy Cones – No Comments

Tom Crews – No Comments

Courtney Chadwell – No Comments

Mayor Long – No Comments

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EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

At 6:35 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 (City Attorney)

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney

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Consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Galveston County

MUD 6 vs. City of League City (City Attorney)

At 6:54 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 concerning potential purchase or sale of real property

interests (City Attorney)

15A.

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Pulled

15B.

Consider and take action regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Galveston County MUD 6 vs.

City of League City (City Attorney)

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to authorize the City Manager

to proceed 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: