League City City Council approves utility rate challenge, development permits, tree-preservation amendments, and multiple contracts (Dec. 16, 2025)

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.

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

The invocation was given by Pastor Billy Watson of The Watershed Church. Mayor Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting

PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Presentation by the Texas Tourism Office designating the City of League City as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community (Mayor Long)

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.

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CONSENT AGENDA

Consider and take action on a resolution by the City of League City, Texas (“City”) denying Texas-New Mexico Power Company’s proposed rate increase in connection with its statement of intent submitted on about on November 14, 2025; requiring the reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses; authorizing participation in the coalition of similarly situated cities; authorizing intervention and participation in related rate proceedings; authorizing the retention of special counsel; finding that the meeting complies with the open meetings act; making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date (City Attorney)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing three year agreement with Texas City Services for Sales Tax Misallocation Services (Director of Finance)

Consider and take action on a resolution for the expenditure, through Code3 Technology, of budgeted funds to replace laptops in existing ambulances and to purchase one additional laptop for the newly acquired ambulance in an amount not to exceed $56,410 (Executive Director of Information Technology, Facilities and Ballpark and Fire Chief)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with SHI Government Solutions Inc., through Sourcewell Contract #121923-SHI, for server software licenses in an amount not to exceed $58,349.76 (Executive Director of Information Technology, Facilities and Ballpark)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the expenditure with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages in an amount not to exceed $100,000 (Executive Director of Information Technology, Facilities and Ballpark)

Consider and take action on a resolution rejecting all proposals received for RFP #25-018 Emergency Generators (Director of Finance / Executive Director of IT, Facilities, & The Ballpark)

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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Explorer from Chastang Ford for $48,792 and the purchase of related emergency equipment and installation services from Mal Technologies Fleet for $16,637, for a total amount not to exceed $65,429 (Director of Public Works)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional service agreement with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. for streetlight inventory conditions, utility negotiations & acquisition support in an amount not to exceed $472,184 (Assistant Director of Public Works - Operations, Director of Public Works, and Executive Director of Development Services)

Consider and take action on a resolution to ratify the contract with Brooks Concrete, Inc. for the urgent repair of slope paving at the Bay Area Blvd Bridge located at Magnolia Creek in an amount not to exceed $70,992 (Director of Public Works)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the construction of the SH 96 at Columbia Memorial Parkway and SH 96 at FM 270 Intersection Improvements Project (ST2502) (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

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Consider and take action on an Ordinance 2025-48 amending Chapter 125, Article VI of the Unified Development Code entitled “Provision of Parkland”, establishing a Westside Park Overlay District (POD) - Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services) Council approved first reading 8-0-0 on November 18, 2025.

Consider and take action on an ordinance 2025-53 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, 2026 and ending January 31, 2028 and appointing 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, 2026 and ending December 31, 2027 - Second Reading (Director of Finance) Council approved first reading 8-0-0 on November 18, 2025.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to signs adjacent to overpasses (Mayor Pro Tem Saunders and Council Member Higginbotham)

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to signs adjacent to overpasses (Mayor Pro Tem Saunders and Council Member Higginbotham) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on December 1, 2025.

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Hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to golf cart parking on grass surfaces (Councilmembers Cones and Mann)

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to golf cart parking on grass surfaces (Councilmembers Cones and Mann) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 4-1-0, on December 1, 2025.

Hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-25-0006, (I-45 U-Haul Self-Storage), a request to allow the expansion of an existing self-storage facility on property zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of the South Gulf Freeway (I-45), with the address of 351 South Gulf Freeway (Director of Planning)

Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-25-0006, (I-45 U-Haul Self-Storage), a request to allow the expansion of an existing self-storage facility on property zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of the South Gulf Freeway (I-45), with the address of 351 South Gulf Freeway (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on December 1, 2025.

OLD BUSINESS

Consider and take action an Ordinance 2025-49 amending Chapter 125, Article VII of the Unified Development Code entitled “Tree Preservation, Mitigation, and Maintenance” - Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services) Council approved first reading 5-3-0 on November 18, 2025.

Consider and take action on an ordinance 2025-52 abolishing the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 14 - Second Reading (Director of Finance) Council approved first reading 7-1-0 on November 18, 2025.

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-50, an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit Application, SUP-25-0013, (Home2 Suites Hotel), a request to allow a “Residence Hotel” use on approximately 2.2 acres of property zoned “CM” (Commercial Mixed Use), generally located along the north side of Pinnacle Park Drive, approximately 250 feet east of Brookport Drive - Second Reading (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-0-0, on October 20, 2025. Council approved first reading 6-2-0 on November 18, 2025.

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order 5 to the construction contract with G.W. Phillips Concrete Construction, Inc. for Bay Ridge Flood Reduction - Phase 1 (DR2004), in an amount not to exceed $86,779 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) Council postponed 8-0-0 on November 18, 2025.

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on appointments and reappointments to City boards and commissions (Mayor Long)

Consider and take action on an appointment to the Civil Service Commission (City Manager)

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Consider and take action on a resolution appealing the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission to affirm the denial of a plat, Reyes Estates (PLAT-25-0091), due to the plat not meeting the minimum requirements of Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission denied the request, 1-5-2 on November 3, 2025.

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas, by adopting Article V, entitled "Vessel Residency and Nuisance Vessel Abatement" related to live-aboard vessels, abandoned vessels, and derelict vessels (Mayor Long) Sponsor requests approval on first and final reading.

ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

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.

EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

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)

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: City of League City, Texas v. JRTM Holdings, LLC, Allegiance Bank, and Veritex Community Bank, Cause No. CV-0092811 (City Attorney)

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: Unauthorized occupancy of public or private property (City Attorney)

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ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Consider and take action regarding pending litigation, to-wit: City of League City, Texas v. JRTM Holdings, LLC, Allegiance Bank, and Veritex Community Bank, Cause No. CV-0092811 (City Attorney)

Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney, to wit: Unauthorized occupancy of public or private property (City Attorney)

REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR

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 10th day of December, 2025 prior to 5:00 p.m. as well as the City's public internet webpage, www.leaguecitytx.gov and was 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) MINUTES APPROVED: January 13, 2026

_________________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________________

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.

Mayor: Nick Long City Council Members: Andy Mann Tommy Cones Tom Crews Courtney Chadwell Scott Higginbotham Chad Tressler Sean Saunders City Manager: John Baumgartner Assistant City Manager: Rick Davis Assistant City Manger-CFO: Angie Steelman Interim City Attorney: Michelle Villarreal City Secretary: Diana M. Stapp Chief of Police: Cliff Woitena Executive Director of Capital Projects Ron Bavarian Executive Director of Development Services: Christopher Sims Director of Finance: Kimberly Corell Director of Human Resources/Civil Service: James Brumm Director of Parks & Cultural Services: Chien Wei Director of Public Works: Jody Hooks

Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and called the roll. All members of Council were present.

Mayor Long asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none, these minutes are approved.

NAME Kevin D. Burlin Michelle Slaughter Eve Gammill Cody & Emily Williams Michael Sample Josh Mihelm Courtney Tucker Scott Heitman Maryanne Delgado BJ Buchanan Brad Scott Jay Thatcher

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas, by adopting Article V, entitled "Vessel Residency and Nuisance Vessel Abatement" related to live-aboard vessels, abandoned vessels, and derelict vessels (Mayor Long) Sponsor requests approval on first and final reading.

Mayor Long – Really great job with all of the staff work that went into Holiday in the Park and of course the volunteers that went with it, but the staff, just a ton of work they put in with traffic control and all that. It was remarkable, it seemed like 15 minutes after it was done they had the road cleared, it was open and it was going again. That takes a heck of a lot of work to do. Also thank you to everybody that worked, Sarah, everybody, that worked on the nativity scene. Thank you to Tommy for spearheading that as well.

At 7:57 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to discuss the following items:

At 8:37 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.

At 8:38 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.

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Mayor Pro Tem Sean Saunders – No Comments Chad Tressler – No Comments Andy Mann – No Comments Tommy Cones – Real quick, I just want to say Merry Christmas to everybody. I’d like to thank the staff for the nativity scene and the Christmas display out front. I know they worked very hard and very fast trying to get that put up before Christmas. We certainly do appreciate staff working on that, having the nativity scene back in front of City Hall is a great thing again. Thank you. Tom Crews – No Comments Courtney Chadwell – No Comments Scott Higginbotham – No Comments

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