League City City Council meeting minutes — March 24, 2026

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

February 24, 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.

CONSENT AGENDA

Consider and take action on a resolution regarding the interim rate adjustment application of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. d/b/a CenterPoint Energy and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas, Texas Coast Division, for the 12 month period ending December 31, 2025 (City Attorney)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Codemantra U.S. LLC to provide electronic document remediation services in an amount not to exceed $450,000; and authorizing two subsequent one-year renewals, if deemed necessary (Director of Communications and Community Engagement)

Consider and take action on a resolution approving aerial spraying for the abatement of mosquitoes by the Galveston County Mosquito Control District (Director of Public Works)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with American Materials, Inc. for the purchase of hot mix asphalt material for city-wide street repairs in an amount not to exceed $324,500 (Director of Public Works)

Consider and take action on a resolution rejecting all bids received for Bid No. 26-013 South Shore Blvd and Brittany Bay Water Plants - Chemical Feed Additions project WT1802E (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Statewide Traffic Signal Company for the Traffic Signal Reconstruction at Lawrence Rd and Village Way Project (RE1703B) in an amount not to exceed $444,834.08; authorizing an additional $44,483.00 for a Work Change Directive budget; and authorizing a construction material testing services contract with Terracon Consultants Inc. in an amount not to exceed $15,320.00, for a total construction budget of $504,637.08 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order #3 to the construction contract with Lucas Construction Company, Inc. for the Historic District Drainage Improvements (DR2203), in an amount not to exceed $244,110 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two-year agreement with HUB International Texas, Inc. for benefits advisor and employee benefits consultant services in the amount not to exceed of $138,900 with two optional one-year renewals at $72,922.50 each, for a total potential four year amount of $284,745 (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of windstorm insurance coverage through Gallagher for an annual premium of $1,199,707 for a one-year term (Director of Human Resources)

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Earthworks Landscape and Maintenance, LLC for manicured mowing, tree maintenance, and landscaping services for TxDOT medians in an amount not to exceed $351,000; and authorizing two subsequent one-year renewals, if deemed necessary (Director of Parks and Cultural Services)

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 grant program (OLS) to seek funding for the purchase of an icor mini-caliber tactical robot for the Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad (BARBS) (Chief of Police)

Consider and take action on a resolution in support of the Police Department to submit a grant proposal to the Governor’s Office to seek funding through the FY2026 State Homeland Security Grant (SHSP) to support the agency’s acquisition of two armored 1-ton pickup trucks to enhance officer safety and improve the department’s ability to effectively respond to active threat and high-risk incidents (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 FY2026 State Homeland Security Program to seek funding for robot equipment upgrades that will provide a comprehensive digital communications upgrade for the Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad (BARBS) robotics platform (Chief of Police)

Consider and take action to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the year ended September 30, 2025 (Director of Finance)

Consider and take action on Ordinance 2026-05 approving a Rezoning Application, MAP-25-0010 (3143 W FM 517), a request to rezone approximately 54.656 acres from “RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7) to “IL” (Limited Industrial), generally located along the north side of Farm to Market Road 517, west of McFarland Road and east of My Road with the address of 3143 West Farm to Market Road 517 - Second Reading (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-0-0, on February 12, 2026. City Council approved the item, 8-0-0, on February 24, 2026.

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing participation in a new opioid settlement with the Six Remnant Defendants (CL-2025065), and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, including the Subdivision Participation and Release Form, and to participate in any subsequent opioid settlement cases (City Attorney)

Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026 (the “Bonds”) for Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 36 (the “District”) in an amount not to exceed $1,910,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City (Finance Director)

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

OLD BUSINESS

Consider and take action on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-25-0014 (Anchor Bay Gas Station), to allow for an Automobile/Vehicle Fueling Station use on approximately 2.8 acres zoned “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), generally located at the northeast corner of South Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) and Austin Street (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission's motion to approve failed, 2-4-0, on February 12, 2026. City Council postponed the item to the March 24, 2026, meeting, 7-1-0, on February 24, 2026.

Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment, PUD-25-0002 (Duncan PUD Amendment), to amend the Duncan PUD to permit 3-phase overhead power lines along Ervin Street, generally located north of Muldoon Parkway and west of Hobbs Road; subject to certain property owner commitments (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-0-0, on February 12, 2026. City Council postponed the item to the March 24, 2026 meeting, 7-1-0, on February 24, 2026.

Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Rezoning Application, MAP-25-0009 (League City Parkway and Legacy Drive), a request to rezone approximately 7.982 acres from “RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the north side of West League City Parkway and west of Cones Lane (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission's motion to approve failed, 1-5-0, on February 12, 2026. City Council postponed the item to the March 24, 2026, meeting, 7-1-0, on February 24, 2026.

NEW BUSINESS

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

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 2026 by amending Ordinance No. 2025-31 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. Taxpayer Impact Statement Required per H.B. 1522 effective September 1, 2025 2024 Adopted Tax Rate $0.369 with average homestead taxable value of $351,138 equals tax of $1,295.70 2025 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate $0.36355 with average homestead taxable value of $362,634 equals tax of $1,318.36 2025 Proposed Tax Rate $0.36355 with average homestead taxable value of $362,634 equals tax of $1,318.36

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)

ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

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 18th day of March, 2026 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: April 14, 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.

REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR

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

The invocation was given by Rev. Kyra Baehr of Unity Bay Area Houston. Mayor Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.

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

William Speer Don Matthews Naveed Ali James Brockway Ernie Ramos Elizabeth Wells Kitty Shamai Russell Bynum

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Consider and take action on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-25-0014 (Anchor Bay Gas Station), to allow for an Automobile/Vehicle Fueling Station use on approximately 2.8 acres zoned “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), generally located at the northeast corner of South Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) and Austin Street (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission's motion to approve failed, 2-4-0, on February 12, 2026. City Council postponed the item to the March 24, 2026, meeting, 7-1-0, on February 24, 2026.

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 by amending Ordinance No. 2025-31 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. Taxpayer Impact Statement Required per H.B. 1522 effective September 1, 2025 2024 Adopted Tax Rate $0.369 with average homestead taxable value of $351,138 equals tax of $1,295.70 2025 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate $0.36355 with average homestead taxable value of $362,634 equals tax of $1,318.36 2025 Proposed Tax Rate $0.36355 with average homestead taxable value of $362,634 equals tax of $1,318.36

Mayor Pro Tem Sean Saunders – No Comments Scott Higginbotham – No Comments Chad Tressler – No Comments Andy Mann – Just a quick note that the Mayor asked that we reconvene the Sunset Commission for some business. It’s more for staff that are members to let them know that I’ll be reaching out to see if we can find a good time to meet. Thank you. Tommy Cones – No Comments Tom Crews – No Comments Courtney Chadwell – I just want to plug the volunteer fire department’s open house this weekend, Saturday, March 28, over at the Drill Field at North Kansas. This will be the third annual. It keeps growing every year. First year was just an idea to invite the public out to see what the apparatus looked like, have some kids touch tools, have a car fire demo out there. It got a good response. It grew last year, and back by popular demand in its third year we’ll be back out there again on Saturday. It’s a family-friendly event. I hope everybody can come out and meet some of your volunteer fire fighters. Mayor Long – Just for clarity on the Sunset, it is to look at the Building Standards Commission. The laws have changed substantially on what the Building Standards Commission can do in the last session. The City Attorney is going to work with them to update that and to make it effective, because currently the Building Standards board cannot actually enforce building standards, by law. We’ll look at it and see what we can do.

At 7:36 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.

NAME Hassan Ghanem David Floyd Ben Harden Agnela Ricks Robert Osborne Sandra Judge Virginia Seefeld Steven Skobel Michael Thelemann Lantz Hicks Taylor Adams Ashleigh Adams Kim Speer

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