1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG Invocation given by Rev. Kyra Baehr of Unity Bay Area Houston
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 21-0001 November 10, 2020 Regular Meeting 3B. 21-0002 November 24, 2020 Council Work Session 3C. 21-0003 November 24, 2020 Regular Meeting 3D. 21-0022 December 8, 2020 Regular Meeting 3E. 21-0033 December 23, 2020 Emergency Meeting 3F. 21-0041 December 28, 2020 Special Meeting
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 21-0004 Administer Oath of Office to new League City Volunteer Firefighter Academy graduates (Mayor Hallisey) 4B. 21-0023 Presentation by League City Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board (Mayor Hallisey) 4C. 21-0024 Report from Emergency Turnaround Task Force (Mayor Hallisey)
CITIZENS REQUEST FOR HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL The privilege of speaking at this time is limited to the following persons: residents, persons having an ownership interest in property or a business located within the City, or their attorneys. A statement of no more than 3 minutes may be made. There will be no yielding of time to another person. State law prohibits the Mayor and members of the City Council from commenting on any statement or engaging in dialogue without an appropriate agenda item being posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Comments should be directed to the entire Council, not individual members of Council or staff. If addressing a specific agenda item, speakers must keep their remarks specific to the item being considered by the City Council. Any speaker making personal attacks or using vulgar or profane language shall forfeit his/her remaining time and shall be seated.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING 6A. 21-0012 Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0001, (Baymark Pipeline, LLC.), to construct, operate, and maintain a 12.75-inch pipeline, with one shared above ground valve station, generally having an alignment between the north side of Clear Creek, west of Landing Boulevard, and the western city limits of League City within an existing CenterPoint Energy high power electrical corridor, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) 6B. 21-0013 Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0002, (South Texas NGL Pipelines, LLC), to construct, operate, and maintain an 8-inch pipeline, with one shared above ground valve station, generally having an alignment between the north side of Clear Creek, west of Landing Boulevard, and the western city limits of League City within an existing CenterPoint Energy high power electrical corridor, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) 6C. 21-0018 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0001, (Baymark Pipeline, LLC), to construct, operate, and maintain an 12.75-inch pipeline, with one shared above ground valve station, generally having an alignment between the north side of Clear Creek, west of Landing Boulevard, and the western city limits of League City within an existing CenterPoint Energy high power electrical corridor, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request, 7-0-0 with one absent. 6D. 21-0019 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0002, (South Texas NGL Pipeline, LLC), to construct, operate, and maintain an 8-inch pipeline, with one shared above ground valve station, generally having an alignment between the north side of Clear Creek, west of Landing Boulevard, and the western city limits of League City within an existing CenterPoint Energy high power electrical corridor, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request, 7-0-0 with one absent.
COMMENTS/REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
9A. 21-0034 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the College of the Mainland for the creation and operation of an emergency medical services internship program (Fire Chief) 9B. 21-0006 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of five (5) replacement vehicles with related emergency equipment for Public Safety Departments through various cooperative purchasing programs in an amount not to exceed $308,341 (Director of Public Works) 9C. 21-0030 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing staff to reject all received bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 21-013 for the (WT1707) Westside Well and Booster Pump Station - Calder Road Project (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9D. 21-0042 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with HR Green, Inc. for design work related to the 3rd Street Asphalt Rehabilitation CDBG Project (RE1704G) in an amount not to exceed $71,170 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9E. 20-0588 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation for design work related to the Annual Water System Improvements Project (WT1802) in an amount not to exceed $220,000 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9F. 20-0589 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Sander Engineering for design work related to the Glen Cove Lift Station Conversion Project (WW1901D) in an amount not to exceed $180,000 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9G. 21-0032 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for the design and construction phase services related to the Meadowbend 16-inch Force Main Replacement Project (WW1801F) in an amount not to exceed $288,950 (Director of Budget and Project Management) 9H. 21-0028 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order #1 with Lucas Construction Co, for the Walker Street Upgrades Project (ST1803) in an amount not to exceed $80,230 (Director of Budget and Project Management) 9J. 21-0017 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds in the amount of $150,000 for rental and utility assistance, and authorizing the Executive Director of Development Services, David Hoover, to accept such grant if awarded (Executive Director of Development Services) 9K. 21-0015 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2020-37, an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0003, (7-Eleven Fueling Station and Convenience Store), in a “CG” (General Commercial) zoning district, with an address of 1210 East FM 518 and generally located on the northwest corner of FM 518 and Lawrence Road, League City, Texas - Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on November 16, 2020, 7-0-0 with 1 absent. City Council approved first reading, 6-0-0 with two absent. 9L. 21-0014 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2020-38, an ordinance approving a Rezoning, MAP-20-0002, (2801 Calder Drive), to rezone approximately 2.55 acres from “RSF-20” (Single-Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Calder Drive, approximately 315 feet north of Oleander Lane with the address of 2801 Calder Drive - Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on November 16, 2020, 5-2-0 with 1 absent. City Council approved first reading, 6-0-0 with two absent.
NEW BUSINESS 21-0016 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $270,000 to Texas New Mexico Power to upgrade proposed power poles from wood to concrete, generally located along the east side of Maple Leaf Drive, from West Main Street (FM 518) to the Seminole Substation (City Manager)
21-0038 Consider and take action on appointments to boards and commissions (Mayor Hallisey)
21-0010 Consider and take action on an appointment to the Civil Service Commission (City Manager)
21-0009 Consider and take action on a resolution designating a Representative and an Alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly and Board of Directors for the year 2021 (Mayor Hallisey)
21-0020 Consider and take action on the appointment of a Primary Member and an Alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Transportation Policy Council (TPC) for the term year 2021 (Mayor Hallisey)
21-0021 Consider and take action on appointment of a Primary Member and an Alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the term year February 2021 to January 2022 (Mayor Hallisey)
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 21-0036 Texas Open Meeting Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) 14B. 21-0007 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 (Executive Director of Development Services) 14C. 21-0027 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: issues with Comcast franchise (City Attorney) 14D. 21-0047 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: Status update on Big League Dreams (City Attorney) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 21-0037 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) 15B. 21-0008 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 (Executive Director of Development Services) Council postponed 5-1-0 with 2 absent on December 8, 2020. 15C. 21-0026 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: issues with Comcast franchise (City Attorney) 15D. 21-0048 Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney, to-wit: Status update on Big League Dreams (City Attorney) 16. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG Invocation given by Rev. Kyra Baehr of Unity Bay Area Houston
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 21-0001 November 10, 2020 Regular Meeting 3B. 21-0002 November 24, 2020 Council Work Session 3C. 21-0003 November 24, 2020 Regular Meeting 3D. 21-0022 December 8, 2020 Regular Meeting 3E. 21-0033 December 23, 2020 Emergency Meeting 3F. 21-0041 December 28, 2020 Special Meeting
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 21-0004 Administer Oath of Office to new League City Volunteer Firefighter Academy graduates (Mayor Hallisey) 4B. 21-0023 Presentation by League City Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board (Mayor Hallisey) 4C. 21-0024 Report from Emergency Turnaround Task Force (Mayor Hallisey)
CITIZENS REQUEST FOR HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL The privilege of speaking at this time is limited to the following persons: residents, persons having an ownership interest in property or a business located within the City, or their attorneys. A statement of no more than 3 minutes may be made. There will be no yielding of time to another person. State law prohibits the Mayor and members of the City Council from commenting on any statement or engaging in dialogue without an appropriate agenda item being posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Comments should be directed to the entire Council, not individual members of Council or staff. If addressing a specific agenda item, speakers must keep their remarks specific to the item being considered by the City Council. Any speaker making personal attacks or using vulgar or profane language shall forfeit his/her remaining time and shall be seated.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING 6A. 21-0012 Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0001, (Baymark Pipeline, LLC.), to construct, operate, and maintain a 12.75-inch pipeline, with one shared above ground valve station, generally having an alignment between the north side of Clear Creek, west of Landing Boulevard, and the western city limits of League City within an existing CenterPoint Energy high power electrical corridor, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) 6B. 21-0013 Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0002, (South Texas NGL Pipelines, LLC), to construct, operate, and maintain an 8-inch pipeline, with one shared above ground valve station, generally having an alignment between the north side of Clear Creek, west of Landing Boulevard, and the western city limits of League City within an existing CenterPoint Energy high power electrical corridor, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) 6C. 21-0018 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0001, (Baymark Pipeline, LLC), to construct, operate, and maintain an 12.75-inch pipeline, with one shared above ground valve station, generally having an alignment between the north side of Clear Creek, west of Landing Boulevard, and the western city limits of League City within an existing CenterPoint Energy high power electrical corridor, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request, 7-0-0 with one absent. 6D. 21-0019 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0002, (South Texas NGL Pipeline, LLC), to construct, operate, and maintain an 8-inch pipeline, with one shared above ground valve station, generally having an alignment between the north side of Clear Creek, west of Landing Boulevard, and the western city limits of League City within an existing CenterPoint Energy high power electrical corridor, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request, 7-0-0 with one absent.
COMMENTS/REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
9A. 21-0034 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the College of the Mainland for the creation and operation of an emergency medical services internship program (Fire Chief) 9B. 21-0006 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of five (5) replacement vehicles with related emergency equipment for Public Safety Departments through various cooperative purchasing programs in an amount not to exceed $308,341 (Director of Public Works) 9C. 21-0030 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing staff to reject all received bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 21-013 for the (WT1707) Westside Well and Booster Pump Station - Calder Road Project (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9D. 21-0042 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with HR Green, Inc. for design work related to the 3rd Street Asphalt Rehabilitation CDBG Project (RE1704G) in an amount not to exceed $71,170 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9E. 20-0588 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation for design work related to the Annual Water System Improvements Project (WT1802) in an amount not to exceed $220,000 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9F. 20-0589 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Sander Engineering for design work related to the Glen Cove Lift Station Conversion Project (WW1901D) in an amount not to exceed $180,000 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9G. 21-0032 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for the design and construction phase services related to the Meadowbend 16-inch Force Main Replacement Project (WW1801F) in an amount not to exceed $288,950 (Director of Budget and Project Management) 9H. 21-0028 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order #1 with Lucas Construction Co, for the Walker Street Upgrades Project (ST1803) in an amount not to exceed $80,230 (Director of Budget and Project Management) 9J. 21-0017 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds in the amount of $150,000 for rental and utility assistance, and authorizing the Executive Director of Development Services, David Hoover, to accept such grant if awarded (Executive Director of Development Services) 9K. 21-0015 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2020-37, an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0003, (7-Eleven Fueling Station and Convenience Store), in a “CG” (General Commercial) zoning district, with an address of 1210 East FM 518 and generally located on the northwest corner of FM 518 and Lawrence Road, League City, Texas - Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on November 16, 2020, 7-0-0 with 1 absent. City Council approved first reading, 6-0-0 with two absent. 9L. 21-0014 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2020-38, an ordinance approving a Rezoning, MAP-20-0002, (2801 Calder Drive), to rezone approximately 2.55 acres from “RSF-20” (Single-Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Calder Drive, approximately 315 feet north of Oleander Lane with the address of 2801 Calder Drive - Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on November 16, 2020, 5-2-0 with 1 absent. City Council approved first reading, 6-0-0 with two absent.
NEW BUSINESS 21-0016 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $270,000 to Texas New Mexico Power to upgrade proposed power poles from wood to concrete, generally located along the east side of Maple Leaf Drive, from West Main Street (FM 518) to the Seminole Substation (City Manager)
21-0038 Consider and take action on appointments to boards and commissions (Mayor Hallisey)
21-0010 Consider and take action on an appointment to the Civil Service Commission (City Manager)
21-0009 Consider and take action on a resolution designating a Representative and an Alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly and Board of Directors for the year 2021 (Mayor Hallisey)
21-0020 Consider and take action on the appointment of a Primary Member and an Alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Transportation Policy Council (TPC) for the term year 2021 (Mayor Hallisey)
21-0021 Consider and take action on appointment of a Primary Member and an Alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the term year February 2021 to January 2022 (Mayor Hallisey)
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 21-0036 Texas Open Meeting Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) 14B. 21-0007 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 (Executive Director of Development Services) 14C. 21-0027 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: issues with Comcast franchise (City Attorney) 14D. 21-0047 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: Status update on Big League Dreams (City Attorney) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 21-0037 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) 15B. 21-0008 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 (Executive Director of Development Services) Council postponed 5-1-0 with 2 absent on December 8, 2020. 15C. 21-0026 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: issues with Comcast franchise (City Attorney) 15D. 21-0048 Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney, to-wit: Status update on Big League Dreams (City Attorney) 16. ADJOURNMENT