Regular City Council Meeting

Name: Regular City Council Meeting — Tomball, TX
Start: 2021-05-03T18:00:00
End: 2021-05-03T20:00:00
Location: Tomball, TX

Regular Meeting

Tomball, TX · May 3, 2021

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Minutes

MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Monday, May 3, 2021 6:00 PM The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for May 3, 2021, 6:00 PM, at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375, via video/telephone conference. A. Mayor Fagan called the meeting to order. PRESENT: Mayor Gretchen Fagan Council 1 John Ford Council 2 Mark Stoll Council 3 Chad Degges Council 4 Derek Townsend, Sr. Council 5 Lori Klein Quinn OTHERS PRESENT: Interim City Manager – David Esquivel Interim Assistant City Manager/Police Chief – Jeff Bert City Secretary – Doris Speer City Attorney – Loren Smith Finance Director – Glenn Windsor Director of Public Works – Beth Jones Interim Fire Chief – Taner Drake Marketing Director – Mike Baxter Director of Community Development – Craig Myers Assistant City Secretary – Tracy Garcia Fire Marshal/Assistant Fire Chief – Joe Sykora CSO Administrative Assistant – Johnita Robinson Community Center Manager – Rosalie Dillon Streets, Parks & Drainage Supt. – Justin Pruitt Police Officer-Investigations – James Harral Executive Director-TEDC – Kelly Violette Assistant Director-TEDC – Tiffani Wooten Economic Development Coordinator-TEDC – Tori Gleason PID Contract Administrator – Scott Bean Minutes Regular City Council Meeting May 3, 2021 Page 2 of 6 B. Invocation - Led by Pastor Abraham Jasso - Templo La Hermosa C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags – Led by Joe Sykora D. No public comments were received. E. Presentations • Proclamation – May 2-8, 2021 is “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – Tomball, Texas” • Proclamation – May 2-8, 2021 is “52nd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week” • Proclamation – May 9-15, 2021 is “National Hurricane Preparedness Week – Tomball, Texas” • Proclamation – May 9-15, 2021 is “Tomball Firefighter Appreciation Week” • Proclamation – May 15, 2021 is “Peace Officers Memorial Day” • Proclamation – May 9-15, 2021 is “Tomball Police Week” • Proclamation – May 9-15, 2021 is “National Economic Development Week” F. Reports and Announcements 1. Announcements I. May 6, 2021 – Texas Deuce Days Meet and Greet – 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at the Depot II. June 4-6, 2021 – Tomball German Heritage Festival – at the Depot III. Tomball City Pool – 2021 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park Pool will be open Memorial Weekend, May 29-31, then will reopen on June 1 and will operate with normal hours through August 15. The pool will be open on Saturday and Sunday only on the weekends of August 21-22, August 28-29, and September 4-5. The pool will be closed every Monday during swim season 2021, except Memorial Day (May 31), July 4th, and Labor Day (September 6). Normal pool hours are: Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m. IV. TOMBALL KID'S CLUB – Activities: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 15 through July 22, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Juergen’s Park, 1331 Ulrich Road, Tomball, Texas 77375. Phone number: 281- 351-5484; Website: www.tomballtx.gov. Tomball Kids Club got its start a decade ago as a free offering for local school-aged children. Games & educational activities are offered, each day offers something new. We provide a free meal to all children in attendance, and parents MUST stay with their children. Tomball Kid’s Club is not a drop-off camp. Minutes Regular City Council Meeting May 3, 2021 Page 3 of 6 V. June 19, 2021 – Tomball Honky Tonk Chili Challenge Festival – 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Depot 2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community interest on which no action will be taken: G. Approval of Minutes 1. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to approve the Minutes of the April 19, 2021 Special Tomball City Council Meeting and the Minutes of the April 19, 2021 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn Motion carried unanimously. H. Old Business 1. Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., to Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-14, an Ordinance of the city of Tomball, Texas, amending the Tomball Comprehensive Plan by changing the Future Land Use and Major Thoroughfare Plan Maps; 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. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn Motion carried unanimously. I. New Business 1. Executive Session: The City Council recessed at 6:27 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(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. 074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberation of the Appointment, Employment, and Duties of a Public Officer or Employee – City Manager Search Minutes Regular City Council Meeting May 3, 2021 Page 4 of 6 Upon reconvening into session at 6:59 p.m., the following items were considered: 2. Mayor Fagan called the Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Tomball to Consider Proposed Assessments against Tomball Heights Properties in the City of Tomball Public Improvement District Number Nine, Established by City Council Resolution No. 2019-12 (Sydney’s Park) to order at 7:00 p.m. and the following comments were received: John Jordan - Expressed his opposition to 3052 Hickory Ridge Cir 77807 Ordinances No. 2021-05 and 2021-06 Duane Brignac - Expressed his opposition to 1800 Valley View Ln 75234 Ordinances No. 2021-05 and 2021-06 Mitchell Oxman - Expressed his support for 46 Highland Point Dr 77356 Ordinances No. 2021-05 and 2021-06 Jonathan Sellers - Expressed his support for 22914 Rose Hollow Tr 77375 Ordinances No. 2021-05 and 2021-06 3. Motion to TABLE consideration of Ordinance No. 2021-05, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Tomball, Texas, Approving The Service And Assessment Plan For The City Of Tomball Public Improvement District Number Nine (Tomball Heights, aka Sydney’s Park) made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn Motion to TABLE carried unanimously. 4. Motion to TABLE consideration of Ordinance No. 2021-06, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Tomball, Texas, Levying an Assessment Against Section One Properties Within The City Of Tomball Public Improvement District Number Nine (Tomball Heights Subdivision); And Making Certain Findings Related Thereto (Sydney’s Park) made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll. . Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn Minutes Regular City Council Meeting May 3, 2021 Page 5 of 6 Motion to TABLE carried unanimously. 5. Motion to TABLE consideration of Resolution No. 2021-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, Accepting for Filing a Landowner Petition Requesting the Dissolution of a Public Improvement District; Calling a Public Hearing to Consider the Dissolution of a Public Improvement District; Authorizing and Directing That Notices of the Public Hearing be given as required by Law; and Providing for an Immediate Effective Date made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn Motion to TABLE carried unanimously. 6. Beth Jones presented information regarding City-owned generators; discussion followed. No action necessary. 7. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to read Ordinance No. 2021-18 by caption only on First Reading. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-18, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 44-164, Parking Restricted on Certain Streets, Division 2, prohibited. Restricted on certain streets, of Article V, stopping, standing and parking, of Chapter 44, Traffic and Vehicles, establishing a “No Parking, Stopping or Standing” zone on Buckingham Drive beginning at the intersection of Quinn Road and extending through its entirety approximately five hundred thirty (530) feet; providing a penalty in the amount not to exceed $200 for each violation hereof; an providing for severability; and making finds related thereto. Motion to AMEND made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-18, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 44-164, Parking Restricted on Certain Streets, Division 2, prohibited. Restricted on certain streets, of Article V, stopping, standing and parking, of Chapter 44, Traffic and Vehicles, establishing a “No Minutes Regular City Council Meeting May 3, 2021 Page 6 of 6 Parking, Stopping or Standing” zone on Buckingham Drive beginning at the intersection of Quinn Road and extending through its entirety approximately five hundred thirty (530) feet; providing a penalty in the amount not to exceed $200 for each violation hereof; an providing for severability; and making finds related thereto, by restricting the hours for No Parking to only school hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4 Townsend, Sr. Voting Nay: Council 5 Klein Quinn Motion to AMEND carried, 4 votes Aye, 1 vote Nay. J. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll to adjourn. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of May 2020. Doris Speer Gretchen Fagan Doris Speer Gretchen Fagan City Secretary, TRMC, MMC Mayor

Agenda

NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Monday, May 3, 2021 6:00 PM Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 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 MAY 3, 2021, 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 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: 82704469 2161, Passcode: 377549. 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 Abraham Jasso - Templo La Hermosa C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags Agenda Regular City Council Meeting May 3, 2021 Page 2 of 4 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 • Proclamation – May 2-8, 2021 is “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – Tomball, Texas” • Proclamation – May 2-8, 2021 is “52nd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week” • Proclamation – May 9-15, 2021 is “National Hurricane Preparedness Week – Tomball, Texas” • Proclamation – May 9-15, 2021 is “Tomball Firefighter Appreciation Week” • Proclamation – May 15, 2021 is “Peace Officers Memorial Day” • Proclamation – May 9-15, 2021 is “Tomball Police Week” • Proclamation – May 9-15, 2021 is “National Economic Development Week” F. Reports and Announcements 1. Announcements I. May 6, 2021 – Texas Deuce Days Meet and Greet – 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at the Depot II. June 4-6, 2021 – Tomball German Heritage Festival – at the Depot III. Tomball City Pool – 2021 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park Pool will be open Memorial Weekend, May 29-31, then will reopen on June 1 and will operate with normal hours through August 15. The pool will be open on Saturday and Sunday only on the weekends of August 21-22, August 28-29, and September 4-5. The pool will be closed every Monday during swim season 2021, except Memorial Day (May 31), July 4th, and Labor Day (September 6). Normal pool hours are: Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m. IV. TOMBALL KID'S CLUB – Activities: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 15 through July 22, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Juergen’s Park, 1331 Ulrich Road, Tomball, Texas 77375. Phone number: 281- 351-5484; Website: www.tomballtx.gov. Tomball Kids Club got its start a decade ago as a free offering for local school-aged children. Games & educational activities are offered, each day offers something new. We provide a free meal to all children in attendance, and parents MUST stay with their children. Tomball Kid’s Club is not a drop-off camp. V. June 19, 2021 – Tomball Honky Tonk Chili Challenge Festival – 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Depot Agenda Regular City Council Meeting May 3, 2021 Page 3 of 4 2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community interest on which no action will be taken: G. Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the Minutes of the April 19, 2021 Special Tomball City Council Meeting and the Minutes of the April 19, 2021 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting H. Old Business 1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-14, an Ordinance of the city of Tomball, Texas, amending the Tomball Comprehensive Plan by changing the Future Land Use and Major Thoroughfare Plan Maps; 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. I. New Business 1. 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. 074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberation of the Appointment, Employment, and Duties of a Public Officer or Employee – City Manager Search 2. Conduct Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Tomball to Consider Proposed Assessments against Tomball Heights Properties in the City of Tomball Public Improvement District Number Nine, Established by City Council Resolution No. 2019-12 (Sydney’s Park) 3. Adopt on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-05, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Tomball, Texas, Approving The Service And Assessment Plan For The City Of Tomball Public Improvement District Number Nine (Tomball Heights, aka Sydney’s Park) 4. Adopt on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-06, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Tomball, Texas, Levying an Assessment Against Section One Properties Within The City Of Tomball Public Improvement District Number Agenda Regular City Council Meeting May 3, 2021 Page 4 of 4 Nine (Tomball Heights Subdivision); And Making Certain Findings Related Thereto (Sydney’s Park) 5. Approve Resolution No. 2021-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, Accepting for Filing a Landowner Petition Requesting the Dissolution of a Public Improvement District; Calling a Public Hearing to Consider the Dissolution of a Public Improvement District; Authorizing and Directing That Notices of the Public Hearing be given as required by Law; and Providing for an Immediate Effective Date 6. Presentation and discussion of City-owned generators 7. Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-18, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 44-164, Parking Restricted on Certain Streets, Division 2, prohibited. Restricted on certain streets, of Article V, stopping, standing and parking, of Chapter 44, Traffic and Vehicles, establishing a “No Parking, Stopping or Standing” zone on Buckingham Drive beginning at the intersection of Quinn Road and extending through its entirety approximately five hundred thirty (530) feet; providing a penalty in the amount not to exceed $200 for each violation hereof; an providing for severability; and making finds related thereto. 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 29th day of April 2021 by 5:00 PM, and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Doris Speer, City Secretary, TRMC, MMC 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. AGENDAS MAY BE VIEWED ONLINE AT www.ci.tomball.tx.us.

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