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 Aaron Lutz with Clear Creek Community Church. Mayor Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
January 13, 2026 Council Work Session
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.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the State of Texas Office of the Governor’s FY2027 Peace Officer Mental Health Program to seek funding for gym equipment that supports officer mental health and wellness, incorporating physical fitness and resilience as a core pillar to promote stress management and overall readiness (Chief of Police)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the State of Texas Office of the Governor’s FY2027 Operation Lone Star, allowing the police department to support coordinated criminal investigations, enhanced surveillance capabilities, and improved information sharing that strengthen the League City Police Department’s contribution to interagency border security operations and help deter and interdict criminal activity (Chief of Police)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Office of the Texas Governor to seek funding through the Criminal Justice Grant Program FY2027, for the Vehicles Barriers Project which will provide the ability to deploy movable, yet highly effective vehicle barricades during public events and/or other emergency situations; and authorizing the acceptance of such grant if awarded (Chief of Police)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant proposal to the Governor’s Office to seek funding for the Criminal Justice Grant Program to offset costs associated with funding and increasing the capabilities of the department’s digital forensics unit (Chief of Police)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Office of the Texas Governor to seek funding through the Body-Worn Camera Grant Program to offset the costs associated with the Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Program; and authorizing the acceptance of such grant if awarded (Chief of Police)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, to seek funding through the General Victim Assistance Grant Program FY2027 to benefit the League City Police Department’s Crime Victims’ Assistance Program; and authorizing the acceptance of such grant if awarded (Chief of Police)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Sky Wonder Pyrotechnics, LLC to provide a fireworks display with musical accompaniment at the July 3rd Fireworks Extravaganza events in 2026, 2027 and 2028, in an amount not to exceed $104,250.00 (Director of Communications and Community Engagement)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a water capital recovery fee agreement with Starlight Homes Texas LLC, for the construction of a 24-inch water main along Landing Blvd. and Winfield Road associated with the Vida Mar Subdivision, consistent with the City’s Master Water Plan (Executive Director of Development Services)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two-year professional services agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co for risk advisory and insurance brokerage services in an amount not to exceed $98,455 (Director of Human Resources)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Fun Abounds, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a playground unit at Heritage Park (PK1801) in an amount not to exceed $118,634; and authorizing a contingency budget of $11,863; for a total amount not to exceed $130,497 (Director of Parks and Cultural Services)
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Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the annexation of 15.08+ acres generally located along League City Parkway, west of Cones Lane, into Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 82 (Director of Planning)
Consider and take action on a resolution adopting a population estimate of 125,884 as of January 1, 2026, for use in all city-related business in calendar year 2026 (Director of Planning)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Kustom Sweeping, LLC for street sweeping services for various City locations in amount not to exceed $86,400 (Director of Public Works)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2025 Ford F550 ambulance from Southern Emergency and Rescue Vehicle Sales with related emergency equipment for Emergency Medical Services using H-GAC Contract No. AM10-23 in an amount not to exceed $482,385.89 (Director of Public Works)
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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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 used car dealerships (Councilmembers Cones and 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 used car dealerships (Councilmembers Cones and Higginbotham)
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026.
Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 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 (Director of Planning)
Consider and take action on 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 (Director of Planning)
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026.
Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 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 (Director of Planning)
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Consider and take action on 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 (Director of Planning)
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on January 8, 2026.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Consider and take action on a resolution approving the dates for conducting regular meetings during the month of March 2026 due to the Clear Creek Independent School District Spring Break schedule (City Secretary)
Consider and take action on a resolution adopting the City of League City Capital Recovery Fee (CRF) Deferral Policy (Executive Director of Development Services)
Consider and take action on a resolution determining that land is needed for the construction and improvements associated with the Hobbs Road Extension (ST2101), in the City of League City, Texas, specifically: Parcel 3 - a 0.1548 acre parcel of land and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 by amending Ordinance No. 2024-30, Ordinance No. 2024-43, Ordinance No. 2025-07, Ordinance No. 2025-20, and Ordinance No. 2025-34 adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO)
Staff requests approval on first and final reading due to the time sensitive nature of year-end close.
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 551.087 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)
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 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)
REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR
ADJOURNMENT
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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 21st day of January, 2026 prior to 12:30 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.
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DIANA M. STAPP
CITY SECRETARY
(SEAL)
MINUTES APPROVED: February 10, 2026
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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.
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 for the Day Caleb Miller called the meeting to order at 6:00 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
Gordon Johnson
Dustin Dietrich
Kenneth Attocknie
Nathan Watkins
Natalia Victoria
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Consider and take action on a resolution determining that land is needed for the construction and improvements associated with the Hobbs Road Extension (ST2101), in the City of League City, Texas, specifically: Parcel 3 - a 0.1548 acre parcel of land and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 by amending Ordinance No. 2024-30, Ordinance No. 2024-43, Ordinance No. 2025-07, Ordinance No. 2025-20, and Ordinance No. 2025-34 adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO)
Staff requests approval on first and final reading due to the time sensitive nature of year-end close.
Courtney Chadwell – I would like to congratulate our Clear Creek High School Cheer Team. They went out a couple of weekends ago and competed in the UIL competition. Their division had roughly 75 teams and they came in second, state runners up to a pretty good team. They performed great. Then last weekend they went out and performed in the NCA nationals and came second in the nation for their group. So, congratulations to them.
Scott Higginbotham – No Comments
Chad Tressler – I’ll try to make this very brief, for those who are concerned about the City’s participation in the 287 program, I’d like to remind folks regardless of your thoughts on anything that’s gone on elsewhere in the country with ICE enforcement that this is League City. We have the finest police department in the state of Texas, with the highest standards and the greatest folks. By participating in this, this actually helps ensure that enforcement around here continues to be as it has been by our police department. By participating in it, we’re showing that we are good partners with the federal government, which is part of what keeps it that way. So, if you’re concerned about what’s going on elsewhere, our participation here actually is part of what prevents that from coming here. I also remind folks again that this is a program when you talk about tax dollars, where the training that they go through, there is funding that goes with it. So, this isn’t an expense for our city.
Andy Mann – I was just going to say nothing, but I would want to tack onto that and just say that, no matter how you’re feeling about what’s happening in the country right now, the City has always maintained a really good mechanism for exercising your first amendment rights and protesting. It’s a very clear policy the police force has. There’s a very clear mechanism for throwing your own first amendment type of event out front here. So, feel free to hit up the police force and City Hall if that’s something you guys feel like you need to do.
Mayor Long – Hats off to the staff for getting through the freeze very well. I don’t think we really had any issues with City facilities and I think I saw something like under 15 pipe breaks across the city, which is kind of amazing frankly to only have that little. Thanks for the water and public works staff for jumping on top of those and really kind of went through this incident free. I think we learned some lessons from the last one and took those to heart. It went pretty well.
At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to discuss the following items:
At 7:33 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.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sean Saunders – No Comments
Tommy Cones – No Comments
Tom Crews – No Comments
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At 7:35 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.