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 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
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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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)
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)
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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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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
Presentation of the League City Police Department’s Annual Racial Profiling Report for CY2025 (Chief of Police)
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 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney
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
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 regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Cause No. 25-CV-0267; Big League Dreams League City, LLC v League City (City Attorney)
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
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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 4th day of February, 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.
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DIANA M. STAPP
CITY SECRETARY
(SEAL)
MINUTES APPROVED: February 24, 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 Long 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.
No members of the public requested to address the Council.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
The report was presented by Cliff Woitena, Chief of Police.
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
At 6:16 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session to discuss the following items:
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.
At 7:15 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.
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