300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

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

John Bowen

Justin Hicks

Chad Tressler

Sean Saunders

City Manager:

John Baumgartner

Rick Davis

Assistant City Manager

Assistant City Manger-CFO

City Attorney:

Angie Steelman

Nghiem Doan

Diana M. Stapp

Gary Ratliff

City Secretary:

Chief of Police:

Executive Director of Capital Projects

Director of Engineering:

Director of Finance:

Ron Bavarian

Christopher Sims

Kimberly Corell

James Brumm

Chien Wei

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. John

Bowen, 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 Pastor Rob Bailey of South Lake Church. Mayor

Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

April 25, 2023 Council Work Session

May 9, 2023 Council Work Session

May 9, 2023 Regular Meeting

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3B.

3C.

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

SUBJECT

Jeffrey Murello

William Pate

2800 E. League City Pkwy Legion Signs

2209 Bennigan

Plantation

Meeting Schedule

Animals

Monica Millican

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Tressler, 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. Bowen, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Tressler

and Mr. Saunders

For:

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year professional services

agreement with Laurel’s House for spaying and neutering of animals in an amount not to

exceed $130,000 (Chief of Police)

6A.

6B.

6C.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-76

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

RPS Group for design work related to the Jarbo Bayou Watershed Drainage Study (DR2308B)

in an amount not to exceed $126,890 (Executive Director of Development Services)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-77

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Paradigm Traffic

Systems, Inc. through BuyBoard (Contract #695-23) for the purchase of Centracs Advanced

Transportation Management System (ATMS) Edaptive Software Expansion Module and

associated hardware for 22 signalized intersections in an amount not to exceed $634,238

(Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-78

6D.

6E.

6F.

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Paradigm Traffic

Systems, Inc. for the purchase and installation of 20 UPS battery backups at various traffic

signal lighted intersections through Buyboard Contract #695-23 in an amount not to exceed

$135,200 (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-79

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Paradigm Traffic

Systems, Inc. for the purchase of 18 internally illuminated street name signs and 5 traffic

cameras through Buyboard (Contract #695-23) in an amount not to exceed $84,255 (Director of

Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-80

Consider and take action on a resolution to ratify the agreement with Alvin Contracting for the

emergency replacement of an 18-inch Ductile Iron Pipe Riser in the influent receiving well at

the Dallas Salmon Wastewater Treatment Plant (DSWWTP) in an amount not to exceed

$59,220 (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-81

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application with

the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for available funding from the State Fiscal Year

(SFY) 2023, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) for activities associated with the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) mandated Lead Copper Rule Revision (LCRR)

(Director of Public Works)

6G.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-82

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

HR Green, Inc. for design, bidding, and construction phase services related to the Asphalt

Streets Rehabilitation Project Package 7 (RE1704H) in an amount not to exceed $215,943

(Executive Director of Capital Projects)

6H.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-83

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Initial Funding Agreement with the

Dow Chemical Company for the relocation of the existing 8-inch Dow Pipeline as part of the

North Extension of Landing Blvd Project (ST1914) in the amount not to exceed $100,000.

(Executive Director of Capital Projects)

6I.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-84

6J.

Consider and take action on Ordinance 2023-12 amending the City of League City, Texas,

Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 by amending

Ordinance No. 2022-32 and Ordinance No. 2023-09 to adjust the operating and capital budget

for actual and projected expenditures - Second Reading (Assistant City Manager - CFO)

Council approved first reading 8-0-0 on May 9, 2023.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2023-12 - Second Reading

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Consider and take action on Ordinance 2023-13 amending the City of League City, Texas,

Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 by amending

Ordinance No. 2022-32, Ordinance No. 2023-009, and Ordinance No. 2023-12 to adjust the

operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures - Second Reading

(Assistant City Manager - CFO)

Council approved first reading 8-0-0 on May 9, 2023.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2023-13 - Second Reading

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing regarding approval of updated land use assumptions and capital

improvements plan for Water and Wastewater Facilities and amending capital recovery fees

pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 (Executive Director of Development

Services)

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Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.

William Pate

Russell Bynum

Nancy Carter

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2019-13 approving

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updated Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan for Water and Wastewater

Facilities; and amending capital recovery fee pursuant to Texas Local Government Code

Chapter 395 (Executive Director of Development Services)

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

2023-15 amending Ordinance No. 2019-13 approving updated Land Use Assumptions and

Capital Improvements Plan for Water and Wastewater Facilities; and amending capital

recovery fee pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 on First Reading. The

motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Crews, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Tressler and Mr.

Saunders

For:

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Mr. Cones

Opposed:

7C.

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

amending Chapter 125, entitled “Unified Development Code”, including amendments to Article

3, entitled “Zoning”; Appendix A, entitled “Definitions” and amendments to the Permit Fee

Schedule (Director of Planning)

Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m.

William Pate

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.

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

League City, amending Chapter 125, entitled “Unified Development Code”, including

amendments to Article 3, entitled “Zoning”; Appendix A, entitled “Definitions” and amending

the Permit Fee Schedule (Director of Planning)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 4-0-0 with 3 members absent

on 5/1/23.

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

2023-16 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, amending Chapter

125, entitled “Unified Development Code”, including amendments to Article 3, entitled

“Zoning”; Appendix A, entitled “Definitions” and amending the Permit Fee Schedule on

First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Tressler

and Mr. Saunders

For:

OLD BUSINESS

Consider and take action on an Ordinance No. 2023-14 requiring all boards and commissions

established by ordinance in League City to meet Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. or later,

effective August 1, 2023 - Second Reading (Council Member Hicks and Council Member

Cones)

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Council approved first reading, with changes, 6-2-0 on May 9, 2023.

A motion was made by Mr. Cones, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to approve Ordinance No. 2023-14

requiring all boards and commissions established by ordinance in League City to meet

Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. or later, effective August 1, 2023 on Second Reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to amend the item to approve the

ordinance with the exception of special meetings. The motion to amend passed by the

following vote:

8 for - Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Tressler

and Mr. Saunders

The motion, as amended, passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Tressler

and Mr. Saunders

For:

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action to confirm appointment to the Ethics Review Board (Mayor Long)

9A.

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A motion was made by Mr. Mann, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to confirm the appointment of

Melissa Davis to Position 6 on the Ethics Review Board.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Bowen, to amend so that the new

placement takes seat upon the conclusion of open Ethics Board considerations. The motion

failed by the following vote:

For 4 - Mr. Crews, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Tressler, Mr. Saunders

Opposed 4 - Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Cones

The original motion passed by the following vote:

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

Saunders

For:

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Mr. Bowen

Opposed:

9B.

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

League City Clear Lake area on Friday, June 23, 2023 for the Texas Outlaw Challenge (Mayor

Long)

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

2023-85 supporting a No Wake Zone in and around the League City Clear Lake area on

Friday, June 23, 2023 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. Bowen, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Tressler

and Mr. Saunders

For:

10.

11.

12.

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 Andy Mann – No Comments

John Bowen – Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I just have one question, that’s rhetorical, and a

statement. I’d like to really know how the unsigned contract from River Caddis got to the

Galveston Daily News. I think, personally, that whoever carried that document, that was

still being discussed in confidence, out to Galveston Daily News should be prosecuted to

the fullest extent of the law.

Justin Hicks – No Comments

Chad Tressler – No Comments

Sean Saunders – Two things. One, Mr. Mayor, thank you for bringing up EMS Week this

week. As everybody knows here, EMS is my passion for 30 years now. I want to commend

the men and women who answer the calls every day to take care of us in our time of need,

especially whenever seconds can mean life and death. Again, thank you all for what you do

for our city. I also want to bring up that on Memorial Day there will be a ceremony held to

remember our veterans at Fairview Cemetery at 901 North Kansas. It’ll be held Monday,

May 29 at 10 a.m. Unfortunately, I will be on duty that day. I will not be able to attend, I

really want to be there, but I can’t. I hope that many people can turn out and honor this.

Thank you.

Tommy Cones – Again, just thank everybody for coming out, but I also want to reiterate

that this week is EMS Week, from May 21 to 27, and I thank the Mayor for mentioning

that also earlier. If you see any EMS personnel, please thank them also. They do a great

job.

Tom Crews – No Comments

Mayor Long – If you’ve never been out there, Fairview Cemetery is pretty amazing. It’s a

really interesting setting right there by the water. Huge oak trees. Really interesting

history in there, everything from Civil War graves to Japanese rice farmers' graves, and

obviously many, many veterans. It’s an incredibly interesting place and a really unique

place and the Memorial Day ceremony is always well attended out there. And we get to

embarrass a new employee, as well. James Reckaway, so James was born and raised in

Brazoria County and graduated from high school in 2003. He was in San Diego for the

Marine Corps boot camp two days later, where he trained to be an infantryman. He later

deployed to Fallujah, Iraq twice before receiving an honorable discharge. In 2009 he joined

the police academy and worked for Bay City Police Department for 12 years. He served in

various roles, including patrol, SWAT, training and administration. He’s now a law student

at the University of Houston Law Center and currently holds a Bachelors and two Masters

degrees.

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EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters

14A.

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Discuss evaluation of a public officer or employee - to wit: City Auditor (Mayor Long)

Pulled

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ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

Consider and take action on discussion regarding the evaluation of a public officer or

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employee, to wit: City Auditor (Mayor Long)

Pulled - No Action