300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, April 14, 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:

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. 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 Brian Haynes with Bay Area Church.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

March 17, 2026 Special Meeting

March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting

3A.

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3B.

Mayor Long asked if there were any corrections. Mr. Cones stated that in the directors

listing, MIchelle Villarreal was listed as "Interim City Attorney" and not "City Attorney."

The correction was noted.

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

Jason Jones

Virginia Seefeld

Sandra Judge

Elizabeth Wells

Will Speer

Kim Speer

Stephen Segar

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Cones, 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 Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention

Authority, to seek funding through the Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant Program to

benefit the League City Police Department's Drone as First Responder ("DFR") Program; and

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

6A.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-61

6B.

6C.

6D.

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

Department from SSD International/Shoot Straight Inc., the sole supplier for Hornady

ammunition in Texas, in an amount not to exceed $85,696.15 (Chief of Police)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-62

Consider and take action on a resolution accepting a grant from the Texas Water Development

Board for the Dickinson Bayou Flood Mitigation Project; authorizing a grant agreement,

escrow agreement, and all related closing documents (City Manager)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-63

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of 16 GETAC replacement

laptops and docking stations for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $65,000,

utilizing State Contract Sourcewell 090122-GET (Executive Director of Information

Technology)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-64

6E.

6F.

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

Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. for traffic control and related device maintenance in an amount

not to exceed $140,000 (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-65

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

Inc. dba Houston Grotech for manicured mowing and landscaping services for Public Works

Utility Facilities and roadway medians in an amount not to exceed $274,243 (Director of Public

Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-66

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Detail Construction

Coastal Cottages for the construction of a galvanized, all-weather, covered awning to provide

equipment storage in an amount not to exceed $72,020.03 (Director of Public Works)

6G.

6H.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-67

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with

Oller Engineering, Inc. for design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Smith

Lane Sidewalk (RE1901A) in an amount not to exceed $141,914 (Executive Director of Capital

Projects)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-68

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with

TBG Partners for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Memorial

Plaza at the Pat Hallisey Park Project (PK2001B) in an amount not to exceed $88,200 (Executive

Director of Capital Projects)

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-69

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with

Kimley-Horn, to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) to analyze and evaluate the

street lighting needs related to the FM 518 Street Lighting from I-45 to FM 270 Intersection

Project (ST2603) in an amount not to exceed $72,500 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

6J.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-70

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Lucas

Construction Company, Inc. for the Asphalt Street Rehabilitation - Package 8 (RE1704I), in an

amount of $1,741,616, authorizing an additional $174,162 for a Work Change Directive budget,

and authorizing a construction material testing services contract with Geotech Engineering

and Testing in an amount not to exceed ---$63,717 for a total construction budget of $1,979,495

(Executive Director of Capital Projects)

6K.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-71

6L.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Eighth Amendment to a professional

services agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for additional design phase services related to the

SH 3 & FM 518 Intersection Improvements (ST2003) in an amount not to exceed $55,030.00

(Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-72

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 1.79 acres from “RSF-5 (Residential

Single-Family 5) to “CG” (General Commercial), MAP-26-0001 (1900 Block Wyoming Avenue),

generally located along the west side of Wyoming Avenue and four blocks south of Farm to

Market Road 646 (FM 646) (Director of Planning)

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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 a Rezoning Application, MAP-26-0001

(1900 Block Wyoming Avenue), a request to rezone approximately 1.79 acres from “RSF-5”

(Residential Single-Family 5) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west

side of Wyoming Avenue and four blocks south of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646)

(Director of Planning)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 4-0-0, on March 12, 2026.

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

2026-09 approving a Rezoning Application, MAP 26 0001 (1900 Block Wyoming Avenue), a

request to rezone approximately 1.79 acres from “RSF 5” (Residential Single Family 5) to

“CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Wyoming Avenue and

four blocks south of Farm to Market Road 646 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

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-06, an ordinance approving a request for a

Special Use Permit, SUP-25-0014 (Anchor Bay Gas Station), to allow for an Automobile/Vehicle

Fueling Station use on approximately 2.8 acres zoned “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial),

generally located at the northeast corner of South Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) and Austin

Street - Second Reading (Director of Planning)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission's motion to approve failed, 2-4-0, on February 12, 2026.

City Council postponed the item to the March 24, 2026, meeting, 7-1-0, on February 24, 2026.

City Council approved the item, subject to conditions, on 6-2-0, March 24, 2026.

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

2026-06 approving a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP 25 0014 (Anchor Bay Gas

Station), to allow for an Automobile/Vehicle Fueling Station use on approximately 2.8 acres

zoned “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), generally located at the northeast corner of South

Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) and Austin Street on Second Reading. The motion passed by

the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Higginbotham, Mr. Tressler and Mr.

Saunders

For:

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Mr. Crews and Mr. Chadwell

Opposed:

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-07, an ordinance approving a Planned Unit

Development (PUD) Amendment, PUD-25-0002 (Duncan PUD Amendment), to amend the

Duncan PUD to permit 3-phase overhead power lines along Ervin Street, generally located

north of Muldoon Parkway and west of Hobbs Road; subject to certain property owner

commitments - Second Reading (Director of Planning)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-0-0, on February 12, 2026.

City Council postponed the item to the March 24, 2026 meeting, 7-1-0, on February 24, 2026.

City Council approved the item 7-1-0, on March 24, 2026.

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

2026-07 approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment, PUD 25 0002 (Duncan

PUD Amendment), to amend the Duncan PUD to permit 3 phase overhead power lines along

Ervin Street, generally located north of Muldoon Parkway and west of Hobbs Road; subject to

certain property owner commitments on Second Reading. The motion passed by the following

vote:

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

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Mr. Mann

Opposed:

NEW BUSINESS

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Consider and take action on a resolution supporting participation in the Lone Star Property

Tax Reform Council (Mayor Long)

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

2026-73 supporting participation in the Lone Star Property Tax Reform Council. 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 a variance to Chapter 10 of the City of

League City Code of Ordinances, to allow a proposed convenience store to be located at 2012

Louisiana, League City, Texas, that is less than 300 feet from the property line of a public

school to serve alcohol (City Secretary)

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A motion was made by Mr. Chadwell, seconded by Mr. Tressler, to authorize a variance to

Chapter 10 of the City of League City Code of Ordinances, to allow a proposed convenience

store to be located at 2012 Louisiana, League City, Texas, that is less than 300 feet from the

property line of a public school to serve alcohol. The motion failed by the following vote:

For:

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

Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

Opposed:

Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution 2019-30 to update Galveston

County Tax Office Assessment and Collection Fees (Assistant City Manager - CFO)

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

2026-74 amending Resolution 2019 30 to update Galveston County Tax Office Assessment

and Collection Fees. 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.

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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS

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

discussed.

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COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS

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

discussed.

Mayor Pro Tem Sean Saunders – No Comments

Chad Tressler – Since they’re still here, I’d like to recognize the students from Clear

Springs that were here for the youth council today. You gave some really good

presentations today. I was very impressed. I just want to thank you for taking the time and

to let you know your ideas did not fall on deaf ears. The Mayor made it clear, and I think

everyone else will support moving forward with some of those ideas. So, thank you for

taking the time to do that and for being fantastic students.

Andy Mann – In two weeks I want to put on the agenda, something about, not necessarily

e-bikes, but the e-motorcycles. I don’t care if it’s an ordinance or just a discussion. I’m

tired of talking about it. I’m tired of dealing with it, and I’m ready for us to move forward

one way or the other as a team. Thank you.

Tommy Cones – Speaking of that Andy, I did ask our City Attorney to draft up something

within the next month or two to bring to Council, but I think having a discussion would be

great, on the e-bikes beforehand. I think Michelle’s got some orders, from at least a

couple of us up here. I think you were one of them also that had problems with the e-bikes.

We had one the other day that was doing about 30 miles per hour down a sidewalk almost

running over people. We have an issue that needs to be addressed, and I agree with you

100 percent. I would like to also address staff and thank staff for here about a month ago

the Texas Youth World Series at the Ballpark. Every day I went by there, it was a full

house. It was really amazing to see that many people at the Ballpark. Thanks staff and

thanks all of the facilities and the parks people for putting that on. It was really wonderful.

I went out there last year to speak. It’s amazing to see how many people show up for that

every year.

Tom Crews – I’ll be very quick. Just a reminder to the vast majority of people who watch

this, tomorrow is April 15, so it’s tax deadline. File an extension if you can’t get it done.

You will have a 5 percent penalty per month if you don’t file an extension for five months.

And, a slight change this year, payment has to be in the IRS’s bank account, not just paid

by the end of day tomorrow, otherwise you will get hit with the half a percent late payment

penalty. Those things are different, but definitely file those extensions.

Courtney Chadwell – I just want to recognize and acknowledge that Artemis II crew. What

an outstanding job by those guys, putting the United States back at the forefront of space

exploration. A lot of the people, not just the ones that went beyond the moon and back, but

a lot of your neighbors here in League City, they contributed to that. It took a lot of people

to pull that thing off. Just real proud of all of them. And Tressler’s one of them. He’s one

of those guys.

Scott Higginbotham – Going last is hard. He got Artemis. You already addressed the Clear

Spring students for coming out. We had a great meeting today. I’m not going to ask you to

stand up again, but I appreciate you being here and trying to get more of your classmates

engaged in what we’re doing. Thank you.

Mayor Long – I’ll kind of echo that. Interesting day today. Started off, gave a State of the

City at the Crossings then came over here and talked to youth. So, I covered both ends of

the spectrum on that and it was real neat. The funny part about it, it was fairly similar

concerns and a big part of it was how can we tailor a message that goes beyond say, the

middle-aged people, how do we tailor a message that works for senior citizens. They need

to be communicated to in a different way than we communicate to middle-aged people than

we communicate to teens. I think they were right, we spend a lot of time developing youth

programs, so like for kids, baseball and different parks and recreation things, and maybe

they fall into a forgotten segment in between there. What we had talked about and what

we’re going to work on is creating more of a formalized committee for that. This would give

them the opportunity to use some of these projects to bolster their college resumes and

have something to talk to colleges about something you did in the real world that was

applicable and here’s what happened from that. So, we’re going to start setting that up, and

then one thing I’m going to ask Council is that when we go to the budget, that we look to

take a portion of our council budget, set that aside for this youth committee to give them a

small amount of money that they can actually go and create a better way of talking to the

youth in the community or engaging them in some way. Looking at when we get in the

budget and carving that out and going from there. Great ideas, and they really did go

above and beyond, even though maybe our IT did not go above and beyond during their

presentations we had some failures on our side on that. Really appreciate you guys for

coming out.

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EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

At 6:36 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

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

Projects)

At 6:44 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.

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ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

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

interests (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

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No Action

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REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR