Regular City Council

MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Monday, January 06, 2025 6:00 PM The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for January 06, 2025, 6:00 PM, at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375, via physical attendance and video/telephone conference. 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: 834 9635 7959 Passcode: 993771. 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 EnterTextHere PRESENT Mayor Lori Klein Quinn Council 1 John Ford Council 2 Paul Garcia Council 3 Dane Dunagin Council 4 Lisa Covington Council 5 Randy Parr B. Invocation - Led by Tommy Roberson with Real Life Ministries 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.] Collen Pye, 207 Florence; regarding map  Minutes Regular City Council January 06, 2025 Page 2 of 6 E. Presentations 1. Presentation of the launch of the “Tomball” book F. Reports and Announcements 1. Announcements I. Upcoming Events: January 9, 2025 – Kaffeeklatsch 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. @ Tomball Community Center Room A January 11, 2025 – “Tomball” book launch 10:30 am to 12 pm @ Tomball Community Library January 25, 2025 – Harris County Sheriff's Office Junior Mounted Posse Relay Ride 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. @ Tomball Depot Plaza Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr 2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community interest on which no action will be taken: G. Old 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.] EnterTextHere Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 4 Covington. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr  Minutes Regular City Council January 06, 2025 Page 3 of 6 1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-38, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas amending its Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 18, Environment, by adding a new Article XI, Tree preservation; providing for a penalty of an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; providing for severability, making findings of fact; and providing for other related matters 2. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-40, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances by changing the zoning district classification of approximately a 1.800-acre tract of land situated in the John M. Hooper Survey, Abstract No. 375 from the Agricultural (AG) zoning district to the Commercial (C) zoning district. The property is located at 14615 FM 2920, 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. 3. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-41, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas amending its Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 10- Buildings and Building Regulations, by repealing Article I. - In general, Article II. – Building code, Article III. – Residential code, Article IV. – Air conditioning and mechanical work, Article V. – Electricity; and Article VI. – Plumbing and gas and replacing with a new Article 1 – In general; providing for a penalty of an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; providing for severability, making findings of fact; and providing for other related matters. 4. Adopt on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-43, an Ordinance Amending The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Tomball, Texas, By Adopting The International Fire Code, 2021 Edition; By Amending Section 20-25, International Fire Code Adopted, Article II, Fire Code, Of Chapter 20, Fire Prevention And Protection; By Deleting And Replacing Section 20-28 Of Article II, Fire Code; Providing For Penalty In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,000.00 Per Day For Violation Of Any Provision Hereof, With Each Day Constituting A Separate Offense; Providing A Repealer; Providing For Severability; And Making Other Findings Related Thereto. H. 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.] EnterTextHere  Minutes Regular City Council January 06, 2025 Page 4 of 6 Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 5 Parr. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr 1. Approve Minutes of the December 16, 2024, Special and Regular City Council meetings. 2. Approve Resolution No. 2025-02, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, Designating The Potpourri, Tomball Edition (Houston Community Newspapers/Houston Chronicle) as the Official Newspaper for 2025 for Publication of Matters Pertaining to the City of Tomball 3. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of General and No Litigation Certificate with the City of Tomball for bonds for the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation. 4. Approve an expenditure of greater than $50,000 with Waypoint Solutions for a managed detection and response solution, phone hardware and software, data storage and consulting services, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $87,602.09, approve the expenditure of funds thereof, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the purchase. This expenditure is included in the FY 2024-2025 budget. 5. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc. for the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit support (Contract No. 0000-10040), for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,573.97, 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 2024-2025 Budget. I. New Business 1. Consideration and discussion regarding appointment/reappointment to the Tourism Advisory Committee. Eric, biggest asset, encourage community engagement Larrisa, 922 Buster Circle, brings professional background Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 3 Dunagin. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr  Minutes Regular City Council January 06, 2025 Page 5 of 6 2. Designate a City of Tomball Council Representative and an Alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2025 General Assembly. EnterTextHere Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 4 Covington. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr 3. 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(s): Sec. 551.071 – Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a matter which the Attorney’s duty requires to be discussed in closed session Sec. 551.072 – Deliberations regarding Real Property Sec. 551.076 – Deliberation regarding Security Devices Exec. Session: Starts: 6:38 PM Ends: 7:39 PM J. 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 3rd day of January 2025 by 5:00 PM, and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. PASSED AND APPROVED this Tracylynn Garcia Lori Klein Quinn Tracylynn Garcia Lori Klein Quinn City Secretary, TRMC, MMC, CPM Mayor  Minutes Regular City Council January 06, 2025 Page 6 of 6