Minutes - City Council

300 West Walker

League City TX 77573

City of League City, TX

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, May 12, 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:

Assistant City Manager:

John Baumgartner

Rick Davis

Assistant City Manger-CFO:

City Attorney:

City Secretary:

Angie Steelman

Michelle Villarreal

Diana M. Stapp

Cliff Woitena

Ron Bavarian

Christopher Sims

Kimberly Corell

James Brumm

Chien Wei

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 Council Member Andy Mann. Mayor Long led in

the pledges of allegiance to the flags.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

April 28, 2026 Council Work Session

April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting

3A.

26-0189

26-0188

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.

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Item 6B was pulled by Mr. Cones.

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

Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing two (2) one-year agreements with

Stryker for the annual maintenance and repair of LifePacks & AEDs in an amount not to

exceed $39,000 and for the annual maintenance and repair of power load stretchers and stair

chairs in an amount not to exceed $24,600 (Fire Chief)

6A.

6B.

26-0179

26-0174

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-86

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with A&O Design and

Production Co. to design and paint a mural on a City water tank located at the intersection of

3rd St. and Railroad Avenue in an amount not to exceed $65,000 (Director of

Communications and Community Engagement)

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

2026-87 authorizing an agreement with A&O Design and Production Co. to design and

paint a mural on a City water tank located at the intersection of 3rd St. and Railroad

Avenue in an amount not to exceed $65,000. 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 three-year agreement with Wastewater

Transport Services LLC for grit screening/sludge transportation and disposal services in an

amount not to exceed $1,871,760 (Director of Public Works)

6C.

6D.

26-0175

26-0177

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-88

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between

Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) and the City of League City,

Texas for water and sanitary sewer services at 401 FM 517 Rd West and 371 FM 517 Rd

West (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-89

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement

between Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) and the City of League

City, Texas for a 20-foot-wide easement located along the north right-of-way of FM 517 West

(Director of Public Works)

6E.

26-0178

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-90

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

Ardurra Group, Inc. for design, bid, and construction phase services related to the SH 3 BPS

Chemical Feed Building & Storage Project (WT2402) in an amount not to exceed $525,000

(Executive Director of Capital Projects)

6F.

24-0169

26-0176

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-91

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the sale of a property identified as

P00091286 (Parcel 337) to TxDOT related to the construction of SH 99 Segment B1 in the

amount of $12,768.00 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

6G.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-92

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances of the City of

League City, Chapter 125, Article 3, entitled “Zoning Regulations”, and “Appendix A:

Definitions”, to revise regulations related to manufactured homes and accessory dwelling

units (ADUs) in response to Senate Bill 785 and Senate Bill 1567 adopted by the 89th Texas

Legislature (Director of Planning)

7A.

26-0183

Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:04 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:04 p.m.

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

League City, Chapter 125, Article 3, entitled “Zoning Regulations”, and “Appendix A:

Definitions”, to revise regulations related to manufactured homes and accessory dwelling

units (ADUs) in response to Senate Bill 785 and Senate Bill 1567 adopted by the 89th Texas

Legislature (Director of Planning)

7B.

26-0186

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on April 23, 2026.

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

No. 2026-10 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Chapter 125,

Article 3, entitled “Zoning Regulations”, and “Appendix A: Definitions”, to revise

regulations related to manufactured homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in

response to Senate Bill 785 and Senate Bill 1567 adopted by the 89th Texas Legislature

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 0.298 acres from “RSF-5"

(Residential Single-Family 5) to “IL” (Limited Industrial), MAP-25-0005 (2904 Hill

Avenue), generally located along the west side of Hill Avenue, south of East Strawberry

Street and north of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646) (Director of Planning)

7C.

26-0184

Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.

NAME

Raimundo Herrera (Declined to speak)

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Rezoning Application, MAP-25-0005

(2904 Hill Avenue), a request to rezone approximately 0.298 acres from “RSF-5 (Residential

Single-Family 5) to “IL” (Limited Industrial), generally located along the west side of Hill

Avenue, south of East Strawberry Street and north of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646)

(Director of Planning)

7D.

26-0185

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 4-1-0, on April 23, 2026.

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

2026-11 approving a Rezoning Application, MAP 25 0005 (2904 Hill Avenue), a request

to rezone approximately 0.298 acres from “RSF 5 (Residential Single Family 5) to “IL”

(Limited Industrial), generally located along the west side of Hill Avenue, south of East

Strawberry Street and north of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646) First Reading. The

motion passed by the following vote:

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

and Mr. Saunders

For:

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Mr. Chadwell

Opposed:

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on a resolution supporting a No Wake Zone in and around the

League City Clear Lake area on Friday, June 26, 2026 for the Texas Outlaw Challenge

(Mayor Long)

9A.

26-0168

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

Resolution No. 2026-93 supporting a No Wake Zone in and around the League City

Clear Lake area on Friday, June 26, 2026 for the Texas Outlaw Challenge. 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 Article V, “Vessel Residency and

10A.

26-0157

Nuisance Vessel Abatement,” of Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances to revise provisions

related to live-aboard vessels, abandoned vessels, and derelict vessels (Mayor Long)

(Council Member Cones co-sponsored this item)

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

No. 2026-12 amending Article V, “Vessel Residency and Nuisance Vessel Abatement,” of

Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances to revise provisions related to live aboard vessels,

abandoned vessels, and derelict vessels on First Reading. The motion passed by the

following vote:

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

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

1 -

Mr. Crews

Opposed:

Consider and take action on an ordinance establishing Chapter 56, entitled “Healthy Spaces,”

of the Code of Ordinances to adopt regulations governing camping on public and private

property (Mayor Long)

10B.

26-0190

Sponsor requests approval on first and final reading.

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

No. 2026-13 establishing Chapter 56, entitled “Healthy Spaces,” of the Code of

Ordinances to adopt regulations governing camping on public and private property on

First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote:

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

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

1 -

Mr. Crews

Opposed:

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

2026-13 on First and Final Reading. The motion failed by the following vote:

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

Saunders

For:

2 -

Mr. Cones and Mr. Crews

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