300 West Walker

League City TX 77573

City of League City, TX

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, February 10, 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:

Interim 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 Reverend Pat Bell with League City United

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

January 27, 2026 Regular Meeting

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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

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, 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 to authorize partial lane closures and the waiver of City traffic

control costs in connection with the League City Youth Sports Opening Day Parade,

sponsored by the League City Youth Sports Organization, to be held February 28, 2026

(Chief of Police)

6A.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-26

Consider and take action on a resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application to the

Texas Department of Transportation, to seek funding through the Texas Traffic Safety

Program FY2027, to upgrade existing Opticom systems and to add Opticom systems to all

emergency vehicles and traffic lights within the City of League City; and authorizing the

acceptance of such a grant if awarded (Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Director of Information

Technology)

6B.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-27

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of

Friendswood for partnership in the Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Watershed

Study (DR1908) (City Manager)

6C.

6D.

6E.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-28

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Harris

County Flood Control District for partnership in the Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou

Watershed Study (DR1908) (City Manager)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-29

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

Quorum Architects, Inc. for design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Police

Department Multi-Function Training Facility Project (PD2601) in an amount not to exceed

$239,910 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-30

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

Halff Associates, Inc. (Halff) for feasibility study services related to the Lynn Gripon Park

Shoreline Protection Project (PK2606) in the amount not to exceed $159,600 (Executive

Director of Capital Projects)

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-31

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

P00087293 (Parcel 309) to TxDOT related to the construction of SH 99 Segment B1 in the

amount of $3,681,745 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2026-32

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-01, an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of

the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”,

related to used car dealerships - Second Reading (Councilmembers Cones and Higginbotham)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026.

City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0, on January 27, 2026.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2026-01 - Second Reading

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-02, an ordinance rezoning approximately

6.074 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7),

MAP-25-0007, (3102 McFarland Road), generally located along the east side of McFarland

Road, approximately 1/3 of a mile north of Farm to Market Road 517 - Second Reading

(Director of Planning)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026.

City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0, on January 27, 2026.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2026-02 - Second Reading

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-03, an ordinance rezoning approximately

1.971 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial),

MAP-25-0008, (2955 East League City Parkway), generally located along the south side of

League City Parkway, west of Bay Ridge Drive and east of Seacrest Boulevard - Second

Reading (Director of Planning)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026.

City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0, on January 27, 2026.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2026-03 - Second Reading

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on a resolution setting the dates for conducting FY2027 Budget and

CIP work session meetings during the months of July and August 2026 (City Manager)

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

No. 2026-33 setting the dates for conducting FY2027 Budget and CIP work session

meetings during the months of July and August 2026.

A motion was made by Mr. Cones, seconded by Mr. Chadwell, to amend the motion to

add a budget work session on July 27, 2026 at 6 p.m., remove the July 28 work session,

and maintain the other two work session dates. The motion to amend passed by the

following vote:

For: 8 - Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr.

Higginbotham, Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

The original motion, as amended, 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:

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11.

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

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REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS

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

discussed.

Presentation of the League City Police Department’s Annual Racial Profiling Report for

CY2025 (Chief of Police)

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The report was presented by Cliff Woitena, Chief of Police.

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS

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

discussed.

Mayor Pro Tem Sean Saunders – No Comments

Tom Crews – No Comments

Courtney Chadwell – No Comments

Scott Higginbotham – No Comments

Chad Tressler – No Comments

Andy Mann – No Comments

Tommy Cones – No Comments

Mayor Long – No Comments

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EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

At 6:16 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session

to discuss the following items:

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

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Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Cause No. 25-CV-0267;

Big League Dreams League City, LLC v League City (City Attorney)

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.087 Government Code - Deliberations Regarding

Economic Development Negotiations

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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)

At 7:14 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 regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Cause No. 25-CV-0267; Big

League Dreams League City, LLC v League City (City Attorney)

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A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Cones, to direct staff 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. Higginbotham,

Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

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)

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No Action

16.

REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR