300 West Walker  
City of League City, TX  
League City TX 77573  
Meeting Agenda  
City Council  
Council Chambers  
Tuesday, December 17, 2024  
6:00 PM  
200 West Walker Street  
Regular Meeting  
The physical meeting space shall be the following location: Council Chambers - 200 West  
Walker Street, League City, Texas. Members of the governmental body may attend the  
meeting via videoconference.  
1.  
2.  
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS  
INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF  
ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG  
Invocation given by Pastor Zac Ashley with Bay Area Church  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
3.  
3A.  
November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting  
Attachments:  
3B.  
3C.  
November 12, 2024 Council Work Session  
Attachments:  
November 19, 2024 Special Meeting  
Attachments:  
4.  
5.  
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.  
6.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
6A.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for  
30 body-worn cameras for the Fire Department’s EMS Division for a total not to exceed $151,949.60 (Fire  
Chief)  
Attachments:  
6B.  
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 $495,000.00 (Fire Chief)  
Attachments:  
6C.  
6D.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the annual internal audit plan for the City of League  
City for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 (City Auditor)  
Attachments:  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the reclassification of the Lead Deputy Court Clerk to  
a Juvenile Case Manager and adoption of a code of ethics and minimum training standards (Director of  
Finance)  
Attachments:  
6E.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $64,550  
with Baker & Taylor, Inc. under Texas Smart Buy 715-M2 for the purchase of library print and  
audio-visual materials for adults through September 30, 2025 (Director of Parks & Cultural Services)  
Attachments:  
6F.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $56,500  
with Baker & Taylor, Inc. under Texas Smart Buy 715-M2 for the purchase of library print materials for  
children and teens through September 30, 2025 (Director of Parks & Cultural Services)  
Attachments:  
6G.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two-year agreement with Brooks Concrete, Inc. for  
streets, sidewalks, and concrete pavement repair in an amount not to exceed $4,800,000 (Director of Public  
Works)  
Attachments:  
6H.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Third Amendment to professional services agreement  
with Huitt Zollars, Inc. for additional design phase services related to the SH 3 and FM 518 Intersection  
Improvements (ST2003) in an amount not to exceed $57,060 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)  
Attachments:  
6I.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with ARKK  
Engineers, LLC for final design, ROW acquisition and other additional services, and construction  
administration phase services related to the FM 518 Waterline Replacement Project - SH 3 to FM 270  
(WT1904G) in an amount not to exceed $639,517 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)  
Attachments:  
6J.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Jerdon Enterprise, L.P.  
for the Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Clear Creek Nature Center Kayak Launch Project (PK1910B) in an amount  
not to exceed $1,161,285.50, including a Work Change Directive budget of $116,128 for a total project  
budget not to exceed $1,277,413.50 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)  
Attachments:  
6K.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the professional services agreement  
with ARKK Engineers for the Oaks of Clear Creek Detention Pond Improvements (DR2101B) in an  
amount not to exceed $117,190 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)  
Attachments:  
6L.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 with ISJ Underground Utilities,  
LLC related to the East Main 24-inch Force Main Replacement Project (WW1801I) in an amount of  
$189,600 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)  
Attachments:  
6M.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order 1 to the construction contract with  
Wilson Building Services, Inc. related to the Main Street (FM 518) Sidewalk Improvements Phase 1  
Project (RE2301A), in the amount of $81,050.92. (Executive Director of Capital Projects)  
Attachments:  
6N.  
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-52, an ordinance adopting a Special Use Permit,  
SUP-23-0002 (Storage King), for a “Self-Storage” use, on approximately 8.4 acres zoned “CG” (General  
Commercial), generally located along the west side of State Highway 3 (SH 3) and approximately 1,500  
feet north of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646), with the address of 2615 State Highway 3 South -  
Second Reading (Director of Planning)  
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0, with one member absent, subject to  
conditions on November 4, 2024.  
City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0, subject to conditions, on November 12, 2024.  
Attachments:  
END OF CONSENT AGENDA  
7.  
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING  
7A.  
Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 1.7 acres from “CG” (General Commercial) to  
“PS” (Public / Semi-Public) and a request for a Special Use Permit on the same property, MAP-23-0007  
(Stella B.E.S.S.), to operate a Battery Energy Storage Station (B.E.S.S.), generally located along the east  
side of Caroline Street and south of Farm to Market Road 646 (Director of Planning)  
Attachments:  
7B.  
Consider and take action on an ordinance: 1) rezoning approximately 1.7 acres from “CG” (General  
Commercial) to “PS” (Public / Semi-Public), 2) issuing a Special Use Permit on the same property,  
MAP-23-0007 (Stella B.E.S.S.), to operate a Battery Energy Storage Station (B.E.S.S.), generally located  
along the east side of Caroline Street and south of Farm to Market Road 646 and 3) authorizing a strategic  
partnership agreement (Director of Planning)  
Planning and Zoning Commission failed to recommend approval 0-7-0 with one member absent on  
February 19, 2024 (Prior to the creation of the B.E.S.S. Ordinance).  
City Council held a public hearing and postponed the item, 7-1-0 on April 23, 2024.  
Attachments:  
7C.  
Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-24-0003 (Skyway Towers), to allow a  
cell tower (Communication Towers and Structures use) to be constructed on approximately 0.14 acres  
zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Tuscan Lakes Boulevard and  
along the north side of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646) with the cell site located approximately 1,200  
feet north of the intersection of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646) and Tuscan Lakes Boulevard  
(Director of Planning)  
Attachments:  
7D.  
Consider and take action on an ordinance adopting a Special Use Permit, SUP-24-0003 (Skyway Towers),  
allowing a cell tower (Communication Towers and Structures use) to be constructed on approximately 0.14  
acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Tuscan Lakes Boulevard  
and along the north side of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646) with the cell site located approximately  
1,200 feet north of the intersection of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646) and Tuscan Lakes Boulevard  
(Director of Planning)  
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 4-2-0, on November 18, 2024, subject to  
conditions with two members absent.  
Attachments:  
7E.  
Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-24-0004, (KSSGH Gas Station/C-Store),  
to allow a gas station with a convenience store (Vehicle Fueling Station use) on approximately 2.363 acres  
zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of the Gulf Freeway South  
(Interstate Highway 45), with the address of 2261 Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas (Director of  
Planning)  
Attachments:  
7F.  
Consider and take action on an ordinance adopting a Special Use Permit, SUP-24-0004, (KSSGH Gas  
Station/C-Store), to allow a gas station with a convenience store (Vehicle Fueling Station use) on  
approximately 2.363 acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of the  
Gulf Freeway South (Interstate Highway 45), with the address of 2261 Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas,  
77573 (Director of Planning)  
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0, on December 2, 2024, subject to  
conditions with one member absent.  
Attachments:  
8.  
OLD BUSINESS  
8A.  
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending section 125-3.12.7, entitled “Zoning (Historic  
District)”, section 125-3.13, entitled “Use of Land and/or Buildings”, and Appendix A, entitled  
"Definitions" of Chapter 125, entitled “Unified Development Code”, to update and consolidate provisions  
related to permitted uses (Director of Planning)  
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on September 9,  
2024.  
City Council postponed the item, 7-1-0 on October 8, 2024.  
Attachments:  
8B.  
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Halff  
Associates, Inc. (Halff) for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Heritage Signature  
Trail (PK2302) in the amount not to exceed $270,160. (Executive Director of Capital Projects)  
Attachments:  
9.  
NEW BUSINESS  
9A.  
9B.  
9C.  
Consider and take action on the selection of Mayor Pro Tem (City Secretary)  
Consider and take action on an appointment to the Civil Service Commission (City Manager)  
Consider and take action on appointments to non-city organizations (Mayor Long)  
9D.  
9E.  
Consider and take action on appointments and reappointments to City boards and commissions (Mayor  
Long)  
Consider and take action on a resolution in support of SB 239/HB 309, "restricting the use of taxpayer  
funds for certain lobbying purposes" proposed for the 89th Texas Legislative Session in 2025 (Mayor  
Long, Mayor Pro Tem Hicks, and Council Member Cones)  
Attachments:  
9F.  
Consider and take action on a resolution in support of SB 240/HB 239, "Texas Women's Privacy Act" for  
the 89th Texas Legislative Session in 2025 (Mayor Long, Mayor Pro Tem Hicks, and Council Member  
Cones)  
Attachments:  
9G.  
Consider and take action on a resolution in support of SB 395/HB 530, "banning mandated universal  
income programs by political subdivisions" for the 89th Texas Legislative Session in 2025 (Mayor Long,  
Mayor Pro Tem Hicks, and Council Member Cones)  
Attachments:  
9H.  
Consider and take action on a resolution establishing a Legislative Program as a part of the City of League  
City’s Advocacy Program (City Manager)  
Attachments:  
9I.  
Consider and take action on a resolution determining that land is needed for the construction and  
improvements associated with the SH 3 & FM 518 Intersection Improvements (ST2003), in the City of  
League City, Texas, specifically: 1) Parcel 7- a 0.0770 acre parcel of land, 2) Parcel 8- a 0.1228 acre parcel  
of land; and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings (Executive Director of Capital  
Projects)  
Attachments:  
10.  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
10A.  
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Section 46-153 of the Code of Ordinances for the City  
of League City to allow limited fireworks during the New Year's Holiday and Independence Day Holiday  
(Mayor Long, Council Member Tressler, Council Member Chadwell, Council Member Saunders)  
Sponsors request approval on first and final reading.  
Attachments:  
10B.  
Consider and take action on an ordinance formally adopting the various charter amendments that were  
approved by a majority of qualified voters during the November 5, 2024 charter election (City Attorney)  
Staff requests approval on first and final reading.  
Attachments:  
10C.  
Consider and take action on a ordinance amending the City of League City Code of Ordinances, Chapter  
18, Article IV. Animal Advisory Committee to align with the State requirements outlined in Chapter 823 of  
the Texas Health and Safety Code (Chief of Police)  
Attachments:  
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.  
14.  
EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)  
14A.  
Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property  
Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Executive Director of Capital Projects)  
14B.  
14C.  
Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters  
Discuss employment, appointment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: Municipal Judges  
(City Manager)  
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)  
14D.  
Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney  
Consultation with City Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body  
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with  
this chapter, to-wit: Harris County v. Clear Creek Shores, Inc. (City Attorney)  
15.  
ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)  
15A.  
Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests  
(Executive Director of Capital Projects)  
15B.  
15C.  
Consider and take action on discussion regarding the employment, appointment or evaluation of a public  
officer or employee, to-wit: Municipal Judges (City Manager)  
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)  
15D.  
Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney, to-wit: Harris County v. Clear Creek  
Shores, Inc. (City Attorney)  
16.  
ADJOURNMENT  
_______________________  
NICK LONG  
MAYOR  
CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE  
This is to certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City  
Hall of the City of League City, Texas, on or before the 13th day of December, 2024 prior  
posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code.  
The City Council of the City of League City, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed  
session on any of the items listed above should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to  
authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code: 551.071  
Consultations with Attorney, 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073  
Deliberations about Gifts and Donations, 551.074 Personnel Matters, 551.076  
Deliberations about Security Devices, and 551.087 Deliberations Regarding Economic  
Development Negotiations.  
________________________  
DIANA M. STAPP  
CITY SECRETARY  
(SEAL)  
_________________________________________________________________________  
NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this facility is wheelchair  
accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special  
accommodations or interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours prior to this  
meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at 281-554-1030 or by FAX  
281-554-1020.  
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Any invocation that may be offered during the ceremonial portion of the City Council  
meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the  
Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been  
previously reviewed or approved by the Council and do not necessarily represent the  
religious beliefs or views of the Council in part or as a whole. No member of the  
community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have  
no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of the Council.