City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · May 4, 2026
Minutes
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP/
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, May 04, 2026
5:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for May 04, 2026, 5:30
P.M., at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375.
A. Mayor L. Klein Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:34 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 A. Smith
City Secretary – Thomas Harris III
Assistant City Secretary - Shannon Bennett
Community Development Director – Craig Meyers
Fire Chief – Joe Sykora
Assistant Fire Chief – Jeff Cook
Police Chief – Jeffery Bert
Finance Director - Bragg Farmer
Public Works Director - Drew Huffman
Director of Human Resources – Kristie Lewis
Director of Marketing & Tourism - Chrislord Templonuevo
Director of I.T. – Ben Lato
Project Manager - Meagan Mageo
Special Project Director - Luisa Taylor
Record Specialist – Jose Flores
Police Officer – Juan Rodriguez
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B. Invocation led by Pastor Courtnay White, Fountain of Love
C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags led by Fire Chief Joe Sykora
Mayor Klein Quinn took the agenda out of order and proceeded to Item G.I.
D. 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.]
Rose Hubbard, Tomball, Texas invited everyone to the Laying of the Wreaths on
May 21, 2026 at the Tomball Museum
Michelle Coleman, Tomball Texas spoke in favor of Agenda Item K.5.
Natalie Kirtley, Tomball Texas spoke in favor of Agenda Item K.5.
Vic Lawrence, Tomball Texas spoke in favor of Agenda Item K.5.
Brittani Johnson, Tomball Texas spoke in favor of Agenda Item K.5.
Greg Smith, Tomball Texas addressed the Council requesting donations to receive
a T-Shirt from the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill
Tammy, Tomball Texas requested to see more programs and activities for special
need people
The following individual did not wish to speak but requested that their support for Agenda
Item K.5 be entered into the record.
Robert Butterworth
Sabrina Sisco, Tomball, Texas
Nathan Word, Montgomery, Texas
Lauren Lash, Tomball, Texas
Leigh Ann Taylor, Tomball, Texas
Burlap Ranch Merchatile, Tomball, Texas
Ashley Werner, Tomball, Texas
Sophia Rizzo, Tomball, Texas
Theresa McBee, Pinehurst, Texas
Melvin McBee, Pinehurst, Texas
Kelly Vela, Tomball, Texas
Amy, The Woodlands, Texas
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E. General Discussion
1. Tomball Economic Development Corporation activity update.
Executive Director Kelly Violette provided an activity update for the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation (Exhibit A).
F. Proposed Future Agenda Items [The following items are provided for informational
purposes for City Council and public review. Any item may be pulled for separate
discussion at Council’s request.]
1. Public Works Director Drew Huffman led the Workshop Discussion– Approve a
contract with On Par Civil Service for the implementation and construction of the
Downtown Bollard Plan (Project No. 2026-10002) as part of the Special Event
Security Improvements, for a not-to-exceed amount of $135,531.95 (Bid No. 2026-
04), authorize the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to
execute any and all documents. The expenditure was included in the Fiscal Year
2025-2026 Budget.
2. Community Development Director Craig Meyers led the Workshop Discussion -
Zoning Case Z26-04: Request by Mike Arledge and Baldomero Araiza Alonso, to
consider a zone change from Single-Family Residential - 6 (SF-6) to Office (O) on
Tracts 8E and 8F, two tracts containing approximately 3.13 acres of land, situated
in the Jesse Pruitt Survey, Abstract 629, located north of the northwest intersection
of Lizzie Lane and South Persimmon Street. The applicant is requesting to allow
for the properties to be developed for professional office buildings.
3. Public Works Director Drew Huffman led the Workshop Discussion – Approve an
agreement with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. for on-call electrical and
mechanical services for an annual contract amount not-to-exceed $600,000 (RFP
No. 2026-09), approve the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents related to the purchase. This expenditure
is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement and Enterprise Fund
budget.
G. Presentations
1. Jon Bonck, a congressional candidate for Texas’s 38th District, introduced
himself to the City Council as a prospective representative for the Tomball
area.
2. Presentation of Proclamations
Municipal Clerks Week May 3-9, 2026
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Mayor Klein Quinn presented a proclamation to City Secretary Thomas
Harris and Staff proclaiming May 3-9, 2026, as Municipal Clerks Week.
Economic Development Week May 4-8, 2026
Mayor Klein Quinn presented a proclamation to Executive Director Kelly
Violette and Staff proclaiming May 4-8, 2026, as Economic Development
Week.
Public Works Week May 17-23, 2026
Mayor Klein Quinn presented a proclamation to Public Works Director
Drew Huffman and Staff proclaiming May 17-23, 2026, as Public Works
Week.
3. Presentation for years of service to Council Member, Position 1 John Ford.
Mayor Lori Klein Quinn presented a plaque to Council Member John Ford,
Position 1 for his dedication and service on City Council.
H. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. Upcoming events:
May 9, 2026 – 2nd Saturday from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza
May 14, 2026 – Kaffeeklatsch from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Tomball
Community Center
May 21, 2026 – Tomball Police Department Memorial Ceremony from
11:00 a.m. – noon at Tomball Community Center
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken: None reported.
I. Old Business
1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-08, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no
longer requires the continued existence of an unimproved street right-of-way
between Lot 1 Block 1 of Tim Littlefield LLC and Lot 1 Block 2 of Tim Littlefield
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LLC, being 0.324 acres of land situated in the Jessie Pruitt Survey A-629, and in
the Tim Littlefield LLC plat as recorded in file 704839 of the map records of Harris
County, Texas; vacating, abandoning, and closing said portion of such unimproved
street right-of-way; authorizing the City Manager to execute and the City Secretary
to attest a quitclaim deed quitclaiming the City’s interest in said unimproved street
right-of-way; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 2 Garcia to adopt Ordinance
No. 2026-08, Second Reading.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
J. New Business Consent Agenda: [All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered
to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items. If discussion is desired, the item in question will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and will be considered separately. Information concerning Consent Agenda items
is available for public review.]
1. Approve Minutes of April 20, 2026, Regular City Council meeting.
2. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-23, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, releasing certain property from the City’s
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 42, Subchapter D, of the Texas
Local Government Code; providing findings; describing the property released;
directing notice and filing; and providing for related matters.
3. Approve a contract with On Par Civil Service for the implementation and
construction of the Downtown Bollard Plan (Project No. 2026-10002) as part of the
Special Event Security Improvements, for a not-to-exceed amount of $135,531.95
(Bid No. 2026-04), authorize the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the
City Manager to execute any and all documents. The expenditure was included in
the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to approve New
Business Consent Agenda items, excluding Item 2 for further discussion.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
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2. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-23, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, releasing certain property from the City’s
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 42, Subchapter D, of the Texas
Local Government Code; providing findings; describing the property released;
directing notice and filing; and providing for related matters.
Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 3 Dunagin to approve New
Business Consent Agenda Item 2.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
K. New Business
1. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-18, a Resolution of the City
Council of the city of Tomball, Texas regarding acceptance of approximately
14.0943 acres tract of land consisting of two tracts, both located at or around 21103
Telge Road, Tomball, TX 77377 into the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the city of
Tomball.
Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 2 Garcia to approve
Resolution No. 2026-18.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve an agreement authorizing the sale of four vehicles to Montgomery
Independent School District for use for their Police Department and authorize the
City Manager to execute any and all documents.
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve the
agreement authorizing the sale of four vehicles to Montogomery Independent
School District.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Approve Resolution 2026-19, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Appointing the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer and
Authorized Representative to Act in All Matters in Connection with the Texas
Division of Emergency Management Building Resilient Infrastructure and
Communities and Committing the City to Provide Matching Funds to Secure and
Complete the grant application.
Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 1 Ford to approve
Resolution No. 2026-19.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-21-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving an
amendment to the Debt Service Contribution Agreement by and between the
Corporation and the City of Tomball to make direct incentives to, or expenditures
for, improvements to the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project
located in the City of Tomball, Texas, as authorized under Sections 505.152 and
505.154 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve
Resolution No. 2026-21 TEDC.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-22-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 the
Heart of Tomball Alliance to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for,
advertising, promotion and event marketing for Old Town Tomball, as authorized
under Section 505.158 of the Texas Local Government Code. The estimated
amount of expenditures for such project is an amount not to exceed $53,147.00.
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to approve Resolution
No. 2026-22 TEDC.
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Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Meet & Greet - Interview of and discussion on candidates for four (4) appointments
to the Tomball Economic Development Corporation.
Cody Miller, Angie Johnson, and Latrell Shannon introduced themselves to the
Council for consideration for appointment to the Tomball Economic Development
Corporation. Appointments will be made at the May 18th meeting.
L. Adjournment Mayor Lori Klein Quinn adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 18th day of May 2026.
Thomas Harris III Lori Klein Quinn
Thomas Harris III, TRMC Lori Klein Quinn
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP/REGULAR AGENDA
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, May 04, 2026
5:30 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a Workshop and Regular meetings of the Tomball City Council, to
be held on Monday, May 04, 2026 at 5:30 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.
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: 841 3818
7290 Passcode: 072006. 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. Invocation led by Pastor Courtney White, Fountain of Love
C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags
D. 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.]
E. General Discussion
1. Tomball Economic Development Corporation activity update.
F. Proposed Future Agenda Items [The following items are provided for informational
purposes for City Council and public review. Any item may be pulled for separate
discussion at Council’s request.]
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1. Workshop Discussion Only – Approve a contract with On Par Civil Service for the
implementation and construction of the Downtown Bollard Plan (Project No. 2026-
10002) as part of the Special Event Security Improvements, for a not-to-exceed
amount of $135,531.95 (Bid No. 2026-04), authorize the expenditure of funds
therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents. The
expenditure was included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.
2. Workshop Discussion Only - Zoning Case Z26-04: Request by Mike Arledge and
Baldomero Araiza Alonso, to consider a zone change from Single-Family
Residential - 6 (SF-6) to Office (O) on Tracts 8E and 8F, two tracts containing
approximately 3.13 acres of land, situated in the Jesse Pruitt Survey, Abstract 629,
located north of the northwest intersection of Lizzie Lane and South Persimmon
Street. The applicant is requesting to allow for the properties to be developed for
professional office buildings.
3. Workshop Discussion Only – Approve an agreement with McCarthy Building
Companies, Inc. for on-call electrical and mechanical services for an annual
contract amount not-to-exceed $600,000 (RFP No. 2026-09), approve the
expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and
all documents related to the purchase. This expenditure is included in the Fiscal
Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement and Enterprise Fund budget.
G. Presentations
1. Jon Bonck, a congressional candidate for Texas’s 38th District, will introduce
himself to the City Council as a prospective representative for the Tomball area.
2. Presentation of Proclamations
Municipal Clerks Week May 3-9, 2026
Economic Development Week May 4-8, 2026
Public Works Week May 17-23, 2026
3. Presentation for years of service to Council Member, Position 1 John Ford.
H. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. Upcoming events:
May 9, 2026 – 2nd Saturday from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza
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May 14, 2026 – Kaffeeklatsch from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Tomball
Community Center
May 21, 2026 – Tomball Police Department Memorial Ceremony from
11:00 a.m. – noon at Tomball Community Center
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
I. Old Business
1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-08, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no
longer requires the continued existence of an unimproved street right-of-way
between Lot 1 Block 1 of Tim Littlefield LLC and Lot 1 Block 2 of Tim Littlefield
LLC, being 0.324 acres of land situated in the Jessie Pruitt Survey A-629, and in
the Tim Littlefield LLC plat as recorded in file 704839 of the map records of Harris
County, Texas; vacating, abandoning, and closing said portion of such unimproved
street right-of-way; authorizing the City Manager to execute and the City Secretary
to attest a quitclaim deed quitclaiming the City’s interest in said unimproved street
right-of-way; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.
J. New Business Consent Agenda: [All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered
to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items. If discussion is desired, the item in question will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and will be considered separately. Information concerning Consent Agenda items
is available for public review.]
1. Approve Minutes of April 20, 2026, Regular City Council meeting.
2. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-23, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, releasing certain property from the City’s
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 42, Subchapter D, of the Texas
Local Government Code; providing findings; describing the property released;
directing notice and filing; and providing for related matters.
3. Approve a contract with On Par Civil Service for the implementation and
construction of the Downtown Bollard Plan (Project No. 2026-10002) as part of the
Special Event Security Improvements, for a not-to-exceed amount of $135,531.95
(Bid No. 2026-04), authorize the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the
City Manager to execute any and all documents. The expenditure was included in
the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.
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K. New Business
1. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-18, a Resolution of the City
Council of the city of Tomball, Texas regarding acceptance of approximately
14.0943 acres tract of land consisting of two tracts, both located at or around 21103
Telge Road, Tomball, TX 77377 into the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the city of
Tomball.
2. Approve an agreement authorizing the sale of six vehicles to Montgomery
Independent School District for use for their Police Department and authorize the
City Manager to execute any and all documents.
3. Approve Resolution 2026-19, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Appointing the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer and
Authorized Representative to Act in All Matters in Connection with the Texas
Division of Emergency Management Building Resilient Infrastructure and
Communities and Committing the City to Provide Matching Funds to Secure and
Complete the grant application.
4. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-21-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving an
amendment to the Debt Service Contribution Agreement by and between the
Corporation and the City of Tomball to make direct incentives to, or expenditures
for, improvements to the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project
located in the City of Tomball, Texas, as authorized under Sections 505.152 and
505.154 of the Texas Local Government Code.
5. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-22-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 the
Heart of Tomball Alliance to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for,
advertising, promotion and event marketing for Old Town Tomball, as authorized
under Section 505.158 of the Texas Local Government Code. The estimated
amount of expenditures for such project is an amount not to exceed $53,147.00.
6. Meet & Greet - Interview of and discussion on candidates for four (4) appointments
to the Tomball Economic Development Corporation.
L. 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 28th
day of April 2026 by 5:00 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
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