Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · June 3, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, June 03, 2024
6:00 PM
A. Mayor Klein Quinn called the meeting of the City Tomball Council to order at 6 p.m.
PRESENT
Council 1 John Ford
Council 2 Paul Garcia
Council 3 Dane Dunagin
Council 4 Lisa A. Covington
Council 5 Randy Parr
OTHERS PRESENT
City Manager - David Esquivel
Assistant City Manager - Jessica Rogers
City Attorney - Loren Smith
City Secretary - Tracylynn Garcia
Assistant City Secretary - Sasha Luna
Director of Community Development - Craig Meyers
Director of Marketing & Tourism - Chrislord Templonuevo
Project Manager - Meagan Mageo
IT Director - Tom Wilson
Finance Director - Katherine Tapscott
Fire Chief - Joe Sykora
Police Captain - Brandon Patin
Police Captain - Shon Davis
City Hall Intern - Ki Provencher
B. Invocation - Led by Pastor Richard Jennings with River of Praise Church
C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags by TFD Chief J. Sykora
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.]
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Bill Sumner
12321 Zion Rd. - TEDC Board appointment
Tomball, Texas 77375
Mike Fagan
1314 Pine Brook - noise ordinance
Tomball, Texas 77375
Gretchen Fagan
1314 Pine Brook - noise ordinance
Tomball, Texas 77375
Colleen Pye
207 Florence St - noise ordinance
Tomball, Texas 77375
Laura Wilson
24161 Spring Dr. - TEDC Board and staff
Hockley, Texas 77447
Janet Toth
606 East Pecan Dr. - Fallen tree on property
Tomball, Texas 77375
E. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. Upcoming Events:
June 13, 2024 – Mayors Kaffeeklatsch 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. @ Community
Center
June 14, 2024 – Kids Club – HTX Soccer 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. @ Broussard
Park
July TBD – Focus Group Meeting #4 @ City Hall
July 4, 2024 – July 4th Celebration & Street Fest 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. @
Business 249
2024 Swim Season (Jerry Matheson Park Pool)
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REGULAR SEASON HOURS (Tuesday, May 28 to Sunday, August
11)
Monday – Closed
Tuesday through Friday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday – Noon to 8 p.m.
END OF SEASON HOURS (Weekends only)
August 17 and 18 – Noon to 8 p.m.
August 24 and 25 – Noon to 8 p.m.
August 31 and September 1 – Noon to 8 p.m.
September 2 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
F. Old Business
1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-11, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of
Ordinances by rezoning approximately 1.905 acres of land legally described as
Reserve “A”, Block 3 of Pine Meadows from Single Family Residential – 6 (SF-
6) to Neighborhood Retail (NR). The property is located at 12703 Theis Lane, at
the southwest corner of Theis Lane and South Cherry Street, within the City of
Tomball, Harris County, Texas; 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.
Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to adopt, on
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-11.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
G. 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.]
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Items 2 and 3 were pulled at the request of Council and were voted on separately.
1. Approve the Minutes of the May 20, 2024, Special Joint City Council and
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and the Regular City Council meeting.
2. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2024-24-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 Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and Keep It Simple and Pink, LLC to make direct incentives to, or
expenditures for, rental assistance for new or expanded business enterprise to be
located at 103 W. Main Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve,
on First Reading, Resolution No. 2024-24-TEDC.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5
Parr
Voting Nay: Council 2 Garcia
Motion carried 4 votes yea, 1 vote nay.
3. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2024-25-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 Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and TCG Capital, LLC to make direct incentives to, or expenditures
for, assistance with infrastructure costs required or suitable for the promotion of
new or expanded business enterprise related to the expansion of a sports facility
located at 19220 Theis Ln., Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $26,750.00.
Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to approve, on
First Reading, Resolution No. 2024-25-TEDC.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
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4. Approve the purchase of information technology hardware, software, and
consulting services from Waypoint Business Solutions through the Choice
Partners Cooperative (Contract #22/041KN-02) for a not-to-exceed amount of
$152,896.67 approve the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents related to the purchases. The
purchases are included in the FY 2023-2024 Budget.
5. Approve a contract with B & C Constructors, LP through a 1GPA Contract
(Contract No. 19-03DP) for a not-to-exceed amount of $158,070.06, approve the
expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and
all documents related to the purchases. These expenditures are included in the
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
6. Approve a purchase from Aqua-Metric Company, for Sensus water meters and
installation, as an exclusive authorized distributor of Sensus water meter products,
for a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 approve the expenditure of funds
therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related
to the purchases. These expenditures are included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Budget.
7. Approve a purchase from Equipment Controls Company, Inc. for gas meters and
transmitters, as an exclusive authorized distributor of Sensus products, for a not-
to-exceed amount of $622,000.00, approve the expenditure of funds therefor, and
authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the
purchases. These expenditures are included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve
items 1 and 4 through 7.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
H. New Business
1. Discussion and possible action to schedule City Council Strategic Planning
Workshop and Orientation.
As discussed, the following Strategic Planning Workshop dates were confirmed:
June 19, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
June 20, 2024, from 8 a.m. to Noon
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2. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed changes to the Board,
Commission, and Committee Appointment Process.
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 3 Dunagin to approve
Option B – 60 days.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Elect Officers for the 2024 Tomball Legacy Fund, Inc. Board of Directors as
Required under Sec. 4.02, Bylaws
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 3 Dunagin to appoint Paul
Garcia and Lisa A. Covington to the Board of Directors of the Tomball Legacy
Fund.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentation of the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2023-
2024 Annual Report.
5. Approve the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2024-2025
Strategic Work Plan.
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
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance 2024-17, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball,
Texas amending its Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 18-Environment,
Article IV.-Noise, by deleting Section 18-192.-Maximum sound levels and
modifying Section 18-195.-Defenses; 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.
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Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 3 Dunagin to adopt, on
First Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-17.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
7. 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- Members of the Tomball Economic
Development Corporation (TEDC) Board of Directors
Executive Session started: 8:01 p.m.
Executive Session ended: 9 p.m.
I. Adjournment
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.
Motion carried unanimously.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June 2024.
Tracylynn Garcia Lori Klein Quinn
Tracylynn Garcia Lori Klein Quinn
City Secretary, TRMC, CMC, CPM Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, June 03, 2024
6:00 PM
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Monday, June 03, 2024 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.
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: 872 5410
8258 Passcode: 860356. 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 Richard Jennings with River of Praise Church
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. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. Upcoming Events:
June 13, 2024 – Mayors Kaffeeklatsch 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. @ Community
Center
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June 14, 2024 – Kids Club – HTX Soccer 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. @ Broussard
Park
July TBD – Focus Group Meeting #4 @ City Hall
July 4, 2024 – July 4th Celebration & Street Fest 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. @
Business 249
2024 Swim Season (Jerry Matheson Park Pool)
REGULAR SEASON HOURS (Tuesday, May 28 to Sunday, August 11)
Monday – Closed
Tuesday through Friday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday – Noon to 8 p.m.
END OF SEASON HOURS (Weekends only)
August 17 and 18 – Noon to 8 p.m.
August 24 and 25 – Noon to 8 p.m.
August 31 and September 1 – Noon to 8 p.m.
September 2 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
F. Old Business
1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-11, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of
Ordinances by rezoning approximately 1.905 acres of land legally described as
Reserve “A”, Block 3 of Pine Meadows from Single Family Residential – 6 (SF-
6) to Neighborhood Retail (NR). The property is located at 12703 Theis Lane, at
the southwest corner of Theis Lane and South Cherry Street, within the City of
Tomball, Harris County, Texas; 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.
G. 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.]
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1. Approve the Minutes of the May 20, 2024, Special Joint City Council and
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and the Regular City Council meeting.
2. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2024-24-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 Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and Keep It Simple and Pink, LLC to make direct incentives to, or
expenditures for, rental assistance for new or expanded business enterprise to be
located at 103 W. Main Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
3. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2024-25-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 Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and TCG Capital, LLC to make direct incentives to, or expenditures
for, assistance with infrastructure costs required or suitable for the promotion of
new or expanded business enterprise related to the expansion of a sports facility
located at 19220 Theis Ln., Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $26,750.00.
4. Approve the purchase of information technology hardware, software, and
consulting services from Waypoint Business Solutions through the Choice
Partners Cooperative (Contract #22/041KN-02) for a not-to-exceed amount of
$152,896.67 approve the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents related to the purchases. The
purchases are included in the FY 2023-2024 Budget.
5. Approve a contract with B & C Constructors, LP through a 1GPA Contract
(Contract No. 19-03DP) for a not-to-exceed amount of $158,070.06, approve the
expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and
all documents related to the purchases. These expenditures are included in the
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
6. Approve a purchase from Aqua-Metric Company, for Sensus water meters and
installation, as an exclusive authorized distributor of Sensus water meter products,
for a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 approve the expenditure of funds
therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related
to the purchases. These expenditures are included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Budget.
7. Approve a purchase from Equipment Controls Company, Inc. for for gas meters
and transmitters, as an exclusive authorized distributor of Sensus products, for a
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not-to-exceed amount of $622,000.00, approve the expenditure of funds therefor,
and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the
purchases. These expenditures are included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
H. New Business
1. Discussion and possible action to schedule City Council Strategic Planning
Workshop and Orientation.
2. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed changes to the Board,
Commission, and Committee Appointment Process.
3. Elect Officers for the 2024 Tomball Legacy Fund, Inc. Board of Directors as
Required under Sec. 4.02, Bylaws
4. Presentation of the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2023-
2024 Annual Report.
5. Approve the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2024-2025
Strategic Work Plan.
6. Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance 2024-17, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball,
Texas amending its Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 18-Environment,
Article IV.-Noise, by deleting Section 18-192.-Maximum sound levels; 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.
7. 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- Members of the Tomball Economic
Development Corporation (TEDC) Board of Directors.
I. 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 30th
day of May 2024 by 6:00 PM, and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the
scheduled time of said meeting.
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Tracylynn Garcia, TRMC, CMC, CPM
City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodation 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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