City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · December 2, 2013
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013
6:00 P.M.
1.0 Call to Order
The Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Preston
Dodson. Other members present were:
Councilman Hudgens
Councilman Stoll
Councilman Townsend
Excused Absence:
Mayor Fagan - Excused
Others present:
City Manager – George Shackelford
City Secretary – Doris Speer
City Attorney – Loren Smith
Fire Chief – Randy Parr
Community Development Director – Craig Meyers
Finance Director – Glenn Windsor
Assistant City Engineer – Lori Lakatos
City Planner – Rebeca Guerra
Community Events Coordinator – Rosalie Dillon
Accountant – Christine Brookshire
Executive Director-TEDC – KellyViolette
2.0 The invocation was led by Senior Pastor Rick Brown, ChristBridge Fellowship.
3.0 The pledges to the U. S. and Texas Flags were led by Alan Paul and Gabriel Gach,
members of the Tomball High School Student Council.
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4.0 The following public comments were received:
Alan Paul and Gabriel Gach - Extended holiday wishes and greetings from
Mrs. Dio and the Tomball High School Student
Council
Bruce Hillegeist, - Thanked the City for its support and participation
President, GTACC in the success of the annual Holiday Parade.
29201Quinn, 77375
5.0 Mayor Pro Tem Dodson presented the proclamation for – Tomball Memorial High
School – TMHS Roarin’ Blue Band - 2013 UIL Class 4A 17th Place High School
Band Day
Bruce Hillegeist, Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce, presented 2014 Miss
Tomball, Olivia Bliven.
6.0 Reports and Announcements:
● December 13-15, 2013 – 2013 Tomball German Christmas Market – 10:00
a.m.-8:00 p.m.
● December 14, 2013 – “Christmas on Commerce” – a 2nd Saturday at the
Depot Event, from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
● December 24-25, 2013 – Christmas Holiday – City Offices Closed
● January 1, 2014 – New Year’s Day Holiday – City Offices Closed
● Walk Tomball! – Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Depot
● Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken
7.0 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to approve
the Minutes of the November 18, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.0 Old Business:
8.1 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Hudgens, to
adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-21, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, amending its Zoning Ordinance, by approving a Planned
Development District (“PDD”) of approximately 8.55 acres of land, legally
described as Lot 1, Block 3, Hirschfield Farms (Unrecorded); Lot 2, Block 3,
Hirschfield Farms (Unrecorded); Lot 3, Block 3, Hirschfield Farms (Unrecorded);
0.1246 acres being a residue of a called 2.8805 acre tract as described in Harris
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County Clerk's File Number J-90408O; 1.5918 acres being a residue of a called
3.5864 acre tract as described in Film Code Number 119-48-0065, Harris County
Clerk's File; Lot 1, Block 1, Hirschfield Farms (Unrecorded); Lot 5, Block 1,
Final Plat of Parkway Oasis; and being a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Final Plat of
Parkway Oasis Replat No. 1, according to the map or plat recorded in Film Code
No. 635087 of the Harris County Map Records, as recorded under Harris County
Clerk's File No. 20070358349; within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas;
amending the official Zoning Map of the City to reflect the PDD to be known as
Planned Development District #5 (PDD-5); adopting a Concept Plan and
regulations applicable to PDD-5; providing for severability; 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.
Vote was as follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Dodson Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
8.2 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Townsend, to
adopt on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-22, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, amending its Zoning Ordinance by changing the zoning district
classification of approximately 0.68 acres of land, legally described as Lot 2,
Block 2, Brown-Hufsmith Commercial within the City of Tomball, Harris
County, Texas, from the Planned Development - 1 District to the Office District;
said property being generally located southerly of Brown Road between State
Highway 249 and Quinn Road; providing for the amendment of the official
Zoning Map of the City; providing for severability; 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. Vote was as
follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Dodson Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
8.3 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Hudgens, to
adopt on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-23, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, amending its Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 38.2 ("Use
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Charts") by allowing a "Residential Use" with a Conditional Use Permit in the
Office District; 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. Vote was as follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Townsend Nay
Councilman Dodson Aye
Motion carried, 3 votes Aye, 1 vote Nay.
9.0 New Business:
9.1 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Hudgens, to
approve Resolution No. 2013-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Supporting the Annual Baseball Parade, to be held in Tomball on
Saturday, March 22, 2014.
Motion carried unanimously.
9.2 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Townsend, to
approve Resolution No. 2013-33, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas Authorizing the Purchase of Property from the Texas General
Land Office and School Land Board; and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute All Documents Related Thereto.
Motion carried unanimously.
9.3 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2013-35-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 Economic Development Agreement by and between the
Corporation and Garth Lodging Corporation, to make direct incentives to, or
expenditures for, assistance with infrastructure costs for the promotion of new or
expanded business enterprise related to the construction of a Holiday Inn Express
& Suites Hotel to be located at 14055 Park Drive, Tomball, Texas 77375. The
estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is $56,000.00. Vote was as
follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Brown Aye
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Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Dodson Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
9.4 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve First Amendment to Economic Development Agreement between the
Tomball Economic Development Corporation and One Moore Holdings.
Motion carried unanimously.
9.5 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve a Commercial Real Estate Listing Agreement between the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) and Colliers International for the
sale of TEDC-owned property in the Tomball Business & Technology Park
Motion carried unanimously.
9.6 Executive Session: The Tomball City Council recessed at 6:30 p.m. to meet in
Executive Session as Authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code, the
Texas Open Meetings Act, for the Following Purpose:
• Sec. 551.072 – Deliberations Regarding Real Property
After reconvening into regular session at 6:51 p.m., no action was taken.
10.0 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of December 2013.
Doris Speer Gretchen Fagan
Doris Speer, TRMC, CMC Gretchen Fagan
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013
6:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Monday, December 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., 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.
1.0 Call to Order
2.0 Invocation
• Led by Senior Pastor Rick Brown, ChristBridge Fellowship
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags
• Led by Members of the Tomball High School Student Council
4.0 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.)
5.0 Presentations:
● Proclamation – Tomball Memorial High School – TMHS Roarin’ Blue
Band - 2013 UIL Class 4A 17th Place High School Band Day
● Presentation of 2014 Miss Tomball, Olivia Bliven
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6.0 Reports and Announcements:
● December 13-15, 2013 – 2013 Tomball German Christmas Market – 10:00
a.m.-8:00 p.m.
● December 14, 2013 – “Christmas on Commerce” – a 2nd Saturday at the
Depot Event, from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
● December 24-25, 2013 – Christmas Holiday – City Offices Closed
● January 1, 2014 – New Year’s Day Holiday – City Offices Closed
● Walk Tomball! – Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Depot
● Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken
7.0 Approve the Minutes of the November 4, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting
8.0 Old Business:
8.1 Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-21, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, amending its Zoning Ordinance, by approving a Planned
Development District (“PDD”) of approximately 8.55 acres of land, legally
described as Lot 1, Block 3, Hirschfield Farms (Unrecorded); Lot 2, Block 3,
Hirschfield Farms (Unrecorded); Lot 3, Block 3, Hirschfield Farms (Unrecorded);
0.1246 acres being a residue of a called 2.8805 acre tract as described in Harris
County Clerk's File Number J-90408O; 1.5918 acres being a residue of a called
3.5864 acre tract as described in Film Code Number 119-48-0065, Harris County
Clerk's File; Lot 1, Block 1, Hirschfield Farms (Unrecorded); Lot 5, Block 1,
Final Plat of Parkway Oasis; and being a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Final Plat of
Parkway Oasis Replat No. 1, according to the map or plat recorded in Film Code
No. 635087 of the Harris County Map Records, as recorded under Harris County
Clerk's File No. 20070358349; within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas;
amending the official Zoning Map of the City to reflect the PDD to be known as
Planned Development District #5 (PDD-5); adopting a Concept Plan and
regulations applicable to PDD-5; providing for severability; 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.
8.2 Adopt on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-22, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, amending its Zoning Ordinance by changing the zoning district
classification of approximately 0.68 acres of land, legally described as Lot 2,
Block 2, Brown-Hufsmith Commercial within the City of Tomball, Harris
County, Texas, from the Planned Development - 1 District to the Office District;
said property being generally located southerly of Brown Road between State
Highway 249 and Quinn Road; providing for the amendment of the official
Zoning Map of the City; providing for severability; 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.
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8.3 Adopt on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-23, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, amending its Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 38.2 ("Use
Charts") by allowing a "Residential Use" with a Conditional Use Permit in the
Office District; 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.
9.0 New Business:
9.1 Approve Resolution No. 2013-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Supporting the Annual Baseball Parade, to be held in Tomball on
Saturday, March 20, 2014
9.2 Approve Resolution No. 2013-33, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas Authorizing the Purchase of Property from the Texas General
Land Office and School Land Board; and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute All Documents Related Thereto
9.3 Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2013-35-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 Economic Development Agreement by and between the
Corporation and Garth Lodging Corporation, to make direct incentives to, or
expenditures for, assistance with infrastructure costs for the promotion of new or
expanded business enterprise related to the construction of a Holiday Inn Express
& Suites Hotel to be located at 14055 Park Drive, Tomball, Texas 77375. The
estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is $56,000.00.
9.4 Approve First Amendment to Economic Development Agreement between the
Tomball Economic Development Corporation and One Moore Holdings
9.5 Approve a Commercial Real Estate Listing Agreement between the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) and Colliers International for the
sale of TEDC-owned property in the Tomball Business & Technology Park
9.6 Executive Session: The City Council will meet in Executive Session as
Authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings
Act, for the Following Purpose:
• Sec. 551.072 – Deliberations Regarding Real Property
10.0 Adjournment
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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 27th
day of November 2013 by 6:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours
preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
Doris Speer
Doris Speer
City Secretary, TRMC, CMC
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