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City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda

Regular Meeting

Tomball, TX · May 4, 2026

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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 Minutes City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 2 of 8 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 Minutes City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 3 of 8 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 Minutes City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 4 of 8 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 Minutes City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 5 of 8 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. Minutes City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 6 of 8 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. Minutes City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 7 of 8 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. Minutes City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 8 of 8 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.] Agenda City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 2 of 5 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 Agenda City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 3 of 5  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. Agenda City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 4 of 5 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 Agenda City Council Workshop/Regular Agenda May 04, 2026 Page 5 of 5 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 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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