300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, November 14, 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

Vacant

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

Cliff Woitena

Ron Bavarian

Christopher Sims

Kimberly Corell

James Brumm

Chien Wei

City Secretary:

Chief of Police:

Executive Director of Capital Projects

Director of Engineering:

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. 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 Matt Jones of Citymark Church. Mayor

Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

July 24, 2023 Council Budget & CIP Workshop

July 31, 2023 Council Budget & CIP Workshop

August 1, 2023 Council Budget & CIP Workshop

October 24, 2023 Council Work Session

October 24, 2023 Regular Meeting

3A.

3B.

3C.

3D.

3E.

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

Suzanne Bucker

St Mary’s Choir

Ange Mertens

Lesley Johnson

Kari Towner

Holiday in the Park

Council

Melaine Sweeney

Shari Ferguson

Kristi Wright

Sara – Cookies

Jeffrey Murillo

Katherine Swanson

Shawn Byars

Council

425 N. Wisconsin Ave

Council

Alison Kelley

Shelter

Liz Williams

Shelter

Peggy Zahler

1802 Rampart

719 Davis

Nicci Anton

Animal Shelter

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Item 6I was pulled by Mr. Crews.

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

Saunders

For:

6A.

23-0501

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a variance to Chapter 110, Article I,

Section 110-5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled "Parades and

Processions Generally" for lane closures, and to waive the City costs associated with traffic

control for the 2023 Holiday in the Park event (Chief of Police)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-167

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

Department from Precision Delta Corporation, through a Texas Buy Board Contract, in an

amount not to exceed $63,811.60 (Chief of Police)

6B.

6C.

23-0503

23-0457

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-168

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submittal of four separate grant

applications (Fire Department Training, Volunteer Firefighter Insurance Recruitment

Resources, and Fire Department Equipment) for the Texas Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire

Department Assistance Program HB2604 and HB3367 (Fire Chief)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-169

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one year professional service contract

with Kelsey-Seybold for Firefighter physicals in an amount not to exceed $84,000 for FY2024

(Fire Chief)

6D.

6E.

23-0494

23-0502

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-170

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

Daily News for legal advertisements and notices for an amount not to exceed $28,095.00 and

designating The Galveston Daily News as the official newspaper for the City of League City

(Director of Finance)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-171

6F.

6G.

6H.

23-0526

23-0511

23-0513

Consider and take action on a resolution to correct a clerical error and ratify amendments one,

two, and three to the agreement with NeoGlobal Enterprises, LLC (Horticare Landscape

Management) to increase the total compensation to an amount not to exceed $962,120

(Director of Finance)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-172

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Feasibility Study cost share agreement

with US Army Corps of Engineers through the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP 205) in

support of the Clear Creek - (DR 18) FM 270 Bypass Channel Project for an amount not to

exceed $625,788.25 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-173

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

Build, Inc. for work related to the Hurricane Harvey Drainage Repair Project (DR2008C) in an

amount not to exceed $147,138, and authorizing $14,713 for a work change directive budget for

a total construction of $161,851 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2023-174

Consider and take action on a resolution that denies an increase in revenue and a change in

rates proposed by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation, D/B/A, CenterPoint Energy

Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas; authorizes continued participation in the Texas

Coast Utilities Coalition of Cities; representation of the City by special counsel intervention in

proceedings related to CenterPoint’s Statement of Intent; and requires the reimbursement of

municipal rate case expenses (City Attorney)

6I.

23-0522

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

2023-175 denying an increase in revenue and a change in rates proposed by CenterPoint

Energy Resources Corporation, D/B/A, CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy

Texas Gas; authorizes continued participation in the Texas Coast Utilities Coalition of

Cities; representation of the City by special counsel intervention in proceedings related to

CenterPoint’s Statement of Intent; and requires the reimbursement of municipal rate case

expenses. The 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:

Consider and take action on Ordinance 2023-38 amending Chapter 22 of the Code of

Ordinances of the City of League City entitled, "Building and Building Regulations" to adopt

the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code - Second Reading (Executive Director of

Development Services)

6J.

23-0479

Council approved first reading, 8-0-0 on September 26, 2023.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2023-38 - Second Reading

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing on a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment, PUD-23-0004

(Duncan PUD Amendment), to modify the lot width requirement in Pedregal, Section 2,

generally located along the north side of West Farm to Market Road 517, south of League City

Parkway and west of Calder Drive (Council Member Cones and Council Member Hicks)

7A.

23-0507

Mayor Long opened the hearing at 6:37 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

Mayor Long closed the hearing at 6:37 p.m.

Consider and take action an ordinance amending a Planned Unit Development (PUD),

PUD-23-0004 (Duncan PUD Amendment), to modify the lot width requirement in Pedregal,

Section 2, generally located along the north side of West Farm to Market Road 517, south of

League City Parkway and west of Calder Drive (Council Member Cones and Council Member

Hicks)

7B.

23-0508

Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 4-2-1 with one member absent and

one member abstaining on September 18, 2023.

Council voted 4-4-0 on first reading (motion failed) on October 10, 2023.

A motion was made by Mr. Cones, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to approve Ordinance No. 2023-41

amending a Planned Unit Development (PUD), PUD 23 0004 (Duncan PUD Amendment), to

modify the lot width requirement in Pedregal, Section 2, generally located along the north

side of West Farm to Market Road 517, south of League City Parkway and west of Calder

Drive on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote:

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2 -

Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Hicks and Mr. Saunders

Mr. Crews and Mr. Tressler

For:

Opposed:

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on a resolution to approve a contract for election services between

the Election Officer of the County of Galveston, the County of Galveston and the City of

League City for a Special Election on January 13, 2024 (City Secretary)

9A.

23-0525

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

2023-176 approving a contract for election services between the Election Officer of the

County of Galveston, the County of Galveston and the City of League City for a Special

Election on January 13, 2024. The 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:

10.

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

10A.

23-0512

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending section 2-51 of the League City Code of

Ordinances to require that all personal financial statements filed pursuant to Chapter 145 of

the Texas Local Government Code are posted online (Mayor Nick Long)

Pulled.

Consider and take action an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the

City of League City entitled, "Building and Building Regulations" to adopt the National

Electric Code, 2023 Edition (Executive Director of Development Services)

10B.

23-0519

Pulled

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Section 22-280 entitled,

"Cross-Connection Control Program" of Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of

League City entitled, "Building and Building Regulations" to remove the requirement that all

residential backflow assemblies be tested every three years (Executive Director of

Development Services)

10C.

23-0523

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

2023-42 amending Section 22 280 entitled, "Cross Connection Control Program" of

Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled, "Building and

Building Regulations" to remove the requirement that all residential backflow assemblies be

tested every three years on First Reading. The 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:

Consider and take action on an ordinance ordering a Special Election for the City of League

City, Texas on Saturday, January 13, 2024, to elect a Council Member to Position 4; ordering a

Runoff Election on Saturday, February 17, 2024, if necessary (City Secretary)

10D.

23-0524

Staff requests approval on first and final reading.

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

2023-43 ordering a Special Election for the City of League City, Texas on Saturday, January

13, 2024, to elect a Council Member to Position 4; ordering a Runoff Election on Saturday,

February 17, 2024, if necessary on First Reading. The 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:

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

2023-43 on First and Final Reading. The 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:

Consider and take action on an ordinance appointing Judge Dick Hoskins Gregg, III and Judge

Richard Cope as the associate judges of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of League

City for a two-year term beginning February 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2026 and

appointing Judge Laticia Fuhr and Judge Shari Goldsberry as associate judges for the

Municipal Court of Record in the City of League City for a two-year term beginning January 1,

2024 and ending December 31, 2025 (Director of Finance)

10E.

23-0529

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

2023-44 appointing Judge Dick Hoskins Gregg, III and Judge Richard Cope as the associate

judges of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of League City for a two year term

beginning February 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2026 and appointing Judge Laticia Fuhr

and Judge Shari Goldsberry as associate judges for the Municipal Court of Record in the

City of League City for a two year term beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31,

2025 on First Reading. The 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:

11.

ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

12.

13.

REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS

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

discussed.

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS

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

discussed.

Mayor Pro Tem Andy Mann – No Comments

Tom Crews – Thank you, Mayor. I just kind of want to echo comments that were made,

several that were made online, that John Bowen will be missed up here. He had leadership,

he had principles, and he was always prepared and well thought out in his arguments. It

was a privilege to be able to sit beside him.

Justin Hicks – No Comments

Chad Tressler – I’ll keep it brief. I’m just also going to lament the loss of John Bowen on

the dais up here. He was not just a peer, I consider him a friend. We’re worse off without

him.

Sean Saunders – I too was shocked by the resignation of Councilman Bowen, and I do

agree with Councilman Tressler, we are at a loss without him. I hate to see him go. I did

not want to see that.

Tommy Cones – No Comments

Mayor Long – There was a lot of good events this weekend for Veterans Day, had a pretty

good turnout. Thanks for all the sponsors and especially the staff that helped set that up. It

was a great event. The barbecue was fantastic, the speakers were great, and the veterans

had a great time. Also, the American Legion had another great event, got to hear from a

100-year-old Battle of the Bulge veteran.

He told his story. I think we could all be lucky to be half as spry as he is when we’re 100

years old. There was four other World War II veterans at the event, as well, spanning

almost every branch. We had Air Corps, the Marines, Navy. We got to hear all their

different stories. We got to hear about a ball gunner in a liberty bomber. That sounded like

maybe the worse job that I heard, although we did hear 30 days on Okinawa, also did not

sound like too good of a time. It was great to get to hear from those guys and to hear those

stories, really kind of special. Same thing with Councilman Bowen, shocked that he left us

so soon. Enjoyed him on the Council and always getting to hear his different perspective

and unique brand and way of thinking of things. He’ll be missed.

14.

EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

At 6:55 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

14A.

23-0504

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: ARPA Audit (City Attorney)

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real

property

14B.

14C.

14D.

23-0506

23-0532

23-0534

Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (City Manager)

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

Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City

Secretary (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)

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

Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City

Auditor (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)

At 7:53 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 consultation with City Attorney, to-wit: ARPA Audit (City

Attorney)

15A.

23-0505

No Action

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

interests (City Manager)

15B.

15C.

23-0509

23-0533

No Action

Consider and take action on discussion regarding the employment, appointment or evaluation

of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Secretary (Director of Human Resources and Civil

Service)

No Action

Consider and take action on discussion regarding the employment, appointment or evaluation

of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Director of Human Resources and Civil

Service)

15D.

23-0535

A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Crews, to give a merit increase of 6

percent to the City Auditor. The 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:

16.

ADJOURNMENT

At 7:54 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.

_______________________

NICK LONG

MAYOR

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DIANA M. STAPP

CITY SECRETARY

(SEAL)

MINUTES APPROVED: November 28, 2023