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City Council Regular Agenda

Regular Meeting

Tomball, TX · March 2, 2026

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MINUTES OF WORKSHOP/ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Monday, March 02, 2026 5:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for March 02, 2026, 5:00 P.M., at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. A. Mayor L. Klein Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Lori Klein Quinn Council 1 John Ford Council 2 Paul Garcia Council 3 Dane Dunagin Council 4 Lisa A. Covington Council 5 Randy Parr CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager - David Esquivel Assistant City Manager – Sakura Moten City Attorney – Loren Smith City Secretary – Thomas Harris III Assistant City Secretary – Shannon Bennett Community Development Director – Craig Meyers Assistant Fire Chief – Jeffery Cook Police Chief – Jeffery Bert Finance Director - Bragg Farmer Public Works Director - Drew Huffman I.T. Systems Administrator – Zachary Labbe Project Manager - Meagan Mageo Special Project Director -Luisa Taylor Police Officer – James O’Malley B. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a Minutes City Council Regular Agenda March 02, 2026 Page 2 of 6 matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law - GC, 551.042.]  Eric Sundon, Houston, Texas, the artist responsible for the murals painted on the restrooms on Cherry Street, spoke to ensure everyone had the opportunity to see the transformation of the restrooms on N. Cherry Street. He also mentioned that a $500 application had been submitted for HOT funds to support funding for the street train. C. General Discussion 1. TCAP update. City Manager David Esquivel introduced Margaret Somereve, Executive Director, with Texas Coalition for Affordable Power who provided an update. (Exhibit A) 2. Workshop Discussion Only – Discussion on amendments to Administrative Policy No. 18, Development Policy for Special Financing Districts. Project Manager Meagan Mageo provided a presentation on Administrative Policy No. 18. (Exhibit B) 3. Quarterly Financial Report for period ending December 31, 2025 Finance Director Bragg Farmer provided the Quarterly Financial Report. (Exhibit C) 4. Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025. Finance Director Bragg Farmer provided the Quarterly Investment Report. (Exhibit D) D. Recess/Reconvene at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Klein Quinn recessed the meeting at 5:51 p.m. and reconvened it at 6:08 p.m. E. Invocation led by Rev. George McGavern, Church of the Good Shepherd F. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags led by Council 4 Lisa Covington G. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law - GC, 551.042.] Minutes City Council Regular Agenda March 02, 2026 Page 3 of 6 Amy Mason, Tomball, Texas thanked the Staff responsible for the restrooms on N. Cherry Steet and invited Council to the Tomball German Heritage Festival on March 28, 2026. H. Presentations 1. Presentation to Resale with a Purpose Tomball Masonic Lodge presented Resale with a Purpose with the Community Builders Award. 2. Certificate of Recognition Mayor Quinn presented Nichaela Shaheen, Houston Community Impact with a Certificate of Recognition for receiving Reporter of the Year. I. Reports and Announcements 1. Announcements I. Upcoming events:  March 12, 2026 – Kaffeeklatsch from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Tomball Community Center  March 14, 2026 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza  March 21, 2026 – Choo Choo Chow Down from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza  March 28-30, 2025 – Tomball German Heritage Festival from 6–10 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Saturday), and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Sunday) at 100–400 blocks of Market St. 2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community interest on which no action will be taken:  Council 2 Garcia announced that he and Mayor Quinn attended the Harris County Mayor’s and Council’s Association meeting on February 19, 2026. Minutes City Council Regular Agenda March 02, 2026 Page 4 of 6  Council 2 Garcia announced that he, Mayor Quinn and Assistant City Secretary Shannon Bennett attended the State of the Region hosted by Houston - Galveston Area Council on February 20, 2026. J. Old Business 1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-02, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances by changing the zoning from Single-Family Residential (SF-20) to Industrial (I) on Lots 374 and 375 of Corrected Map of Tomball Outlots; two lots containing approximately 10.05 acres of land located south of the southeast intersection of Medical Complex Drive and South Persimmon Street (1631 South Persimmon Street), within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas; providing for a penalty of an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof, making findings of fact; and providing for other related matters. Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 2 Garica to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-02, second reading. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. K. New Business 1. Approve Minutes of February 16, 2026 Workshop/Regular City Council meeting. Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to approve minutes of February 16, 2026. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 2. Consideration and discussion regarding future appointment/reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to consider future appointment/reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Cody Miller, applicant introduced himself to Council and answered questions. Minutes City Council Regular Agenda March 02, 2026 Page 5 of 6 Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 3. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-16-TEDC, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with an Old Town Façade Improvement Grant by and between the Corporation and Tejas Dragon Companies, LLC to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, building improvements for new or expanded business enterprise to be located at 306 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 3 Dunagin to approve Resolution No. 2026-16 Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 4. Accept donation of a grant from the Tomball Regional Health Foundation in the amount of $32,850, for the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for patrol vehicles and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents. Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to accept a grant from the Tomball Regional Health Foundation. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 5. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-15, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas authorizing the submission of the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Downtown Revitalization Program, and authorizing the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative to act in all matters pertaining to the City’s participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. Minutes City Council Regular Agenda March 02, 2026 Page 6 of 6 Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve Resolution 2026-15. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 6. Presentation, discussion and possible action to ratify the contract to purchase the property located at 213 W. Main Street. Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to ratify the contract to purchase located at 213 W. Main Street. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. L. Mayor Lori Klein Quinn adjourned the meeting at 6:50 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 16th day of March 2026. Thomas Harris III Lori Klein Quinn Thomas Harris III, TRMC Lori Klein Quinn City Secretary Mayor

Agenda

NOTICE OF WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M./ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 6:00P.M. CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Monday, March 02, 2026 5:00 PM Notice is hereby given of a Workshop and Regular meetings of the Tomball City Council, to be held on Monday, March 02, 2026, at 5:00 PM, City Hall, 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action. The Tomball City Council reserves the right to meet in a closed session for consultation with attorney on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. The public toll-free dial-in numbers to participate in the telephonic meeting are any one of the following (dial by your location): +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago); +1 646 876 9923 US (New York); +1 301 715 8592 US; +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose); +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose); or +1 253 215 8782 US (Tahoma) - Meeting ID: 812 0480 2326 Passcode: 540780. The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically, as provided by the agenda and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting. A. Call to Order B. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law - GC, 551.042.] C. General Discussion 1. TCAP update 2. Workshop Discussion Only – Discussion on amendments to Administrative Policy No. 18, Development Policy for Special Financing Districts. 3. Quarterly Financial Report for period ending December 31, 2025. 4. Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025. Agenda City Council Regular Agenda March 02, 2026 Page 2 of 4 D. Recess/Reconvene at 6:00 p.m. E. Invocation led by Rev. George McGaven, Church of the Good Shepherd F. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags G. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law - GC, 551.042.] H. Presentations 1. Presentation to Resale with a Purpose 2. Certificate of Recognition I. Reports and Announcements 1. Announcements I. Upcoming events:  March 12, 2026 – Kaffeeklatsch from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Tomball Community Center  March 14, 2026 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza  March 21, 2026 – Choo Choo Chow Down from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza  March 28-30, 2025 – Tomball German Heritage Festival from 6–10 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Saturday), and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Sunday) at 100–400 blocks of Market St. 2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community interest on which no action will be taken: Agenda City Council Regular Agenda March 02, 2026 Page 3 of 4 J. Old Business 1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-02, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances by changing the zoning from Single-Family Residential (SF-20) to Industrial (I) on Lots 374 and 375 of Corrected Map of Tomball Outlots; two lots containing approximately 10.05 acres of land located south of the southeast intersection of Medical Complex Drive and South Persimmon Street (1631 South Persimmon Street), within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas; providing for a penalty of an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof, making findings of fact; and providing for other related matters. K. New Business 1. Approve Minutes of February 16, 2026 Workshop/Regular City Council meeting. 2. Consideration and discussion regarding future appointment/reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-16-TEDC, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with an Old Town Façade Improvement Grant by and between the Corporation and Tejas Dragon Companies, LLC to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, building improvements for new or expanded business enterprise to be located at 306 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. 4. Accept donation of a grant from the Tomball Regional Health Foundation in the amount of $32,850, for the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for patrol vehicles and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents. 5. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-15, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas authorizing the submission of the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Downtown Revitalization Program, and authorizing the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative to act in all matters pertaining to the City’s participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. 6. Presentation, discussion and possible action to ratify the contract to purchase the property located at 213 W. Main Street. Agenda City Council Regular Agenda March 02, 2026 Page 4 of 4 L. Adjournment CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Tomball, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 24th day of February 2026 by 6:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least three consecutive business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. _____________________________ Thomas Harris III, TRMC City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at (281) 290-1019 for further information.

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