Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · December 7, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, December 07, 2020
6:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for December 07,
2020, 6:00 PM, at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375, via video/telephone conference.
A. Call to Order
PRESENT
Mayor Gretchen Fagan
Council 1 John Ford
Council 2 Mark Stoll
Council 4 Derek Townsend, Sr
Council 5 Lori Klein Quinn
ABSENT
Council 3 Chad Degges
Others present:
City Manager – Robert Hauck
Assistant City Manager – David Esquivel
City Secretary – Doris Speer (via video)
Assistant City Secretary – Tracylynn Garcia
City Attorney – Loren Smith
Fire Chief – Randy Parr (via video)
Fire Marshall – Joe Sykora
Assistant Fire Chief – Taner Drake
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter (via video)
Finance Director – Glenn Windsor
Director of Public Works – Beth Jones
Director of Community Development – Craig Meyers
Administrative Assistant - Johnita Robinson
Administrative Assistant – Sasha Luna
Project Coordinator – Meagan Mageo
B. Invocation - Led by Pastor James Roberson, Retired, Hufsmith Church of Christ
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C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags led by Commander Stephen Biehl Texas VFW District 4
and Cub Scout Pack 72.
D. The following public comments were received:
Dennis Faske - Requested to speak during Public Hearing
Agenda Item 2020-34
E. Presentations
1. Brad Bartlett, Board Members of Resale With A Purpose, and Bruce Hillegeist -
Donations to Tomball Fire Department and Tomball Police Department for the
annual Christmas Programs
F. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. December 12, 2020 – “Holiday Heroes” formerly “Shop with a Cop”
II. December 24-25, 2020 – Christmas Holidays – City offices closed
III. January 1, 2021 – New Year’s Day Holiday – City offices closed
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
I. Tomball Fire Department Certification Recognition
II. Leadership Academy Cohort #2 Larissa presented a PowerPoint
presentation
G. Approval of Minutes
1. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Seconded by Council 2 Stoll to
approve the Minutes of the November 16, 2020 Regular Tomball City Council
Meeting.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Council 5
Klein Quinn.
Motion carried unanimously.
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H. Old Business Consent Agenda:
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 4 Townsend, Sr. to approve the
following Ordinances in one motion via Old Consent Agenda:
1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-33, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas amending its Code of Ordinances by amending Section 50-79,
Old Town and Mixed-Use District (OT and MU), of Article III, District
Regulations, of Chapter 50, Zoning, to allow a zero front or rear building line for
lots within the portion of the Old Town Area bounded by Fannin Street, Houston
Street, the railroad tracks, and Pine Street, and including the lots that front on
Fannin Street and Houston Street adjacent to such portion under certain
conditions; 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.
2. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-34, an Ordinance Altering
the Prima Facie Speed Limits Established for Vehicles under the
Provisions of §545.356, Texas Transportation Code, upon the Basis of an
Engineering and Traffic Investigation, upon Pine Meadows Street, Pine Woods
Street and Scotch Pine Street,or Parts Thereof, within the Corporate Limits of
The City of Tomball, as Set Out in This Ordinance, and Providing a Penalty of a
Fine in an Amount Not to Exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the
Violation of this Ordinance.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein
Quinn
Absent: Council 3 Degges
Motion carried unanimously.
I. New Business:
1. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Seconded by Council 5 Klein Quinn to
reappoint Stephen Hughes , Holly Cook and Melanie Sutton to Positions 1, 4,
and 7, respectively, of the Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC), with new terms
expiring December 5, 2023.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Council 5
Klein Quinn
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Absent: Council 3 Degges
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Mayor Fagan opened the Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of
Tomball to consider the advisability of adding land to the Raburn Reserve Public
Improvement District (TPID 10) located within the City of Tomball at 6:38.
Dennis Faske - Requested opportunity to speak during Public Hearing
Agenda Item 2020-34. Upon clarification from the Mayor,
he was in favor of Ordinance No. 2020-34, not requesting
to speak regarding the item being discussed during the
Public Hearing(PID 10)
Hearing no further comments the Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:40pm.
3. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Seconded by Council 2 Stoll to
approve Resolution 2020-43, a second amended and restated Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and creating the Raburn
Reserve Public Improvement District in the City of Tomball, Harris County,
Texas, in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code;
providing for related matters; and providing an effective date.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Council 5
Klein Quinn
Absent: Council 3 Degges
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Seconded by Council 5 Klein Quinn to
Approve of Tomball Information Center Mural Design.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Council 5
Klein Quinn
Absent: Council 3 Degges
Motion carried unanimously.
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5. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Seconded by Council 2 Stoll.to
approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2020-40-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 City of Tomball to make direct incentives to, or expenditures
for, improvements to Jerry Matheson Park located at 1240 Ulrich Rd., Tomball,
Texas 77375, as authorized under Sections 505.152 and 505.154 of the Texas
Local Government Code. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project
is $300,000.00.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Council 5
Klein Quinn
Absent: Council 3 Degges
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Motion made by Council 2 Stoll, Seconded by Council 4 Townsend, Sr. to
approve, as a Project of the Tomball Economic Development Corporation, an
agreement with INVACOR Solutions, LLC to make direct incentives to, or
expenditures for, the creation or retention of primary jobs associated with the
relocation and development of its corporate headquarters to be located at 11211
FM 2920 Rd., Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for
such Project is an amount not to exceed $108,000.00.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Council 5
Klein Quinn.
Absent: Council 3 Degges
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Seconded by Council 2 Stoll to
approve, as a Project of the Tomball Economic Development Corporation, an
agreement with Houston Poly Bag I, Ltd to make direct incentives to, or
expenditures for, the creation or retention of primary jobs associated with the
expansion of a manufacturing facility located at 11211 FM 2920 Rd., Tomball,
Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount
not to exceed $18,000.00.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Council 5
Klein Quinn
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Absent: Council 3 Degges
Motion carried unanimously.
J. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Seconded by Council 5 Klein Quinn to
adjourn.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr, Council 5 Klein
Quinn
Absent: Council 3 Degges
Motion carried unanimously.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of December 2020.
Tracylynn Garcia Gretchen Fagan
Tracylynn Garcia Gretchen Fagan
City Secretary, TRMC, CMC, CPM Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, December 07, 2020
6:00 PM
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Monday, December 07, 2020 at 6:00 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.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDER OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ISSUED
MARCH 16, 2020, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS, WILL
CONDUCT THE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 1, 2020, 6:00 PM, AT 401
MARKET STREET, TOMBALL, TEXAS, 77375. IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE
PUBLIC HEALTH GOAL OF LIMITING FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS (ALSO
CALLED “SOCIAL DISTANCING”) TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF THE
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19), THERE WILL BE LIMITED PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE
LOCATION DESCRIBED ABOVE. THIS MEETING AGENDA AND THE AGENDA
PACKET ARE POSTED ONLINE AT:
HTTPS://TOMBALLTX.GOV/ARCHIVE.ASPX?AMID=38; A RECORDING OF THE
MEETING WILL BE MADE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
The public toll-free dial-in numbers to participate in the telephonic meeting are any one of the
following (dial by your current location): +1 312 626 6799 US +1 301 715 8592 US; +1 346
248 7799 US; +1 253 215 8782 US ; +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 9128 US ( - Meeting ID:
891 8575 4804 Passcode: 366481. 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 James Roberson, Retired, Hufsmith Church of Christ
C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags led by Commander Stephen Biehl Texas VFW District 4
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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. Presentations
1. Brad Bartlett, Board Members of Resale With A Purpose, and Bruce Hillegeist -
Donations to Tomball Fire Department and Tomball Police Department for the
annual Christmas Programs
F. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. December 12, 2020 – “Holiday Heroes” formerly “Shop with a
Cop”
II. December 24-25, 2020 – Christmas Holidays – City offices closed
III. January 1, 2021 – New Year’s Day Holiday – City offices closed
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
I. Tomball Fire Department Certification Recognition
II. Leadership Academy Cohort #2
G. Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the Minutes of the November 16, 2020 Regular Tomball City Council
Meeting.
H. 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.]
1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-33, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas amending its Code of Ordinances by amending Section 50-79,
Old Town and Mixed-Use District (OT and MU), of Article III, District
Regulations, of Chapter 50, Zoning, to allow a zero front or rear building line for
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lots within the portion of the Old Town Area bounded by Fannin Street, Houston
Street, the railroad tracks, and Pine Street, and including the lots that front on
Fannin Street and Houston Street adjacent to such portion under certain
conditions; 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.
2. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-34, an Ordinance Altering
the Prima Facie Speed Limits Established for Vehicles under the
Provisions of §545.356, Texas Transportation Code, upon the Basis of an
Engineering and Traffic Investigation, upon Pine Meadows Street, Pine Woods
Street and Scotch Pine Street,or Parts Thereof, within the Corporate Limits of
The City of Tomball, as Set Out in This Ordinance, and Providing a Penalty of a
Fine in an Amount Not to Exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the
Violation of this Ordinance.
I. New Business
1. Appoint/Reappoint members to Positions1, 4, and 7 of the Tourism Advisory
Committee (TAC), expiring December 5, 2020
2. Conduct Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Tomball to consider the
advisability of adding land to the Raburn Reserve Public Improvement District
(TPID 10) located within the City of Tomball
3. Approve Resolution 2020-43, a second amended and restated Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and creating the Raburn
Reserve Public Improvement District in the City of Tomball, Harris County,
Texas, in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code;
providing for related matters; and providing an effective date.
4. Request for Council Approval of Tomball Information Center Mural Design
5. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2020-40-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
City of Tomball to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, improvements to
Jerry Matheson Park located at 1240 Ulrich Rd., Tomball, Texas 77375, as
authorized under Sections 505.152 and 505.154 of the Texas Local Government
Code. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is $300,000.00.
6. Consideration and possible action to approve, as a Project of the Tomball Economic
Development Corporation, an agreement with INVACOR Solutions, LLC to make
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direct incentives to, or expenditures for, the creation or retention of primary jobs
associated with the relocation and development of its corporate headquarters to be
located at 11211 FM 2920 Rd., Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $108,000.00.
7. Consideration and possible action to approve, as a Project of the Tomball Economic
Development Corporation, an agreement with Houston Poly Bag I, Ltd to make
direct incentives to, or expenditures for, the creation or retention of primary jobs
associated with the expansion of a manufacturing facility located at 11211 FM 2920
Rd., Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project
is an amount not to exceed $18,000.00.
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 December by 5:00 PM, and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the
scheduled time of said meeting.
Tracylynn Garcia, Asst. City Secretary, TRMC, CMC, CPM
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)
290-1002 or FAX (281) 351-6256 for further information.
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