Regular City Council Meeting

MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Monday, November 17, 2025 5:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025, 5:00 P.M., at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. A. Mayor L. Klein Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:01 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 Smith Assistant City Secretary – Shannon Bennett Community Development Director – Craig Meyers Fire Chief – Joe Sykora Assistant Fire Chief- Jeff Cook Police Chief – Jeff Bert Human Resources Director - Kristie Lewis Finance Director - Bragg Farmer Public Works Director - Drew Huffman Director of Marketing & Tourism - Chrislord Templonuevo Director of Special Projects – Luisa Taylor Director of I.T. – Ben Lato Project Manager - Meagan Mageo Records Specialist – Dayjah Whyte Records Specialist – Sophia Pham Police Officer – James O’Malley  Minutes Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Page 2 of 11 B. 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.] – There were no public comments received. C. General Discussion 1. Discussion and direction on Resolution No. 2025-56, a Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Tomball, Texas casting its vote to appoint Directors to the Harris Central Appraisal District’s Board of Directors. Assistant City Secretary Shannon Bennett presented the item regarding Resolution No. 2025-56, concerning the casting of votes for the Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. The Council reached a consensus to allocate both votes to Melissa Noriega. 2. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Tomball Unified Development Code (UDC). Community Development Director Craig Meyers introduces Erica Craycraft with Freese and Nichols, who presented an update on the Unifies Development Code. (Exhibit A) 3. Quarterly Financial Report for period ending September 30, 2025. Finance Director Bragg Farmer presented the Quarterly Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2025. (Exhibit B) 4. Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2025. Finance Director Bragg Farmer presented the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2025. (Exhibit C) D. 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.] There was no discussion held for items D.1-2. 1. Workshop Discussion Only - Approve the City Manager and Fire Chief to execute the necessary documents for a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Emergency Management for the City of Tomball to provide resources for Emergency Management Assistance Programs.  Minutes Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Page 3 of 11 2. Workshop Discussion Only – Approve a services agreement renewal with PVS DX, Inc. (formally DXI Industries, Inc.) for the purchase of chlorine and sulfur dioxide gas for water and wastewater treatment for fiscal year 2026, for a not-to-exceed amount of $275,000 (Bid No. 2024-04), 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 budget. E. Future Workshop Items – There were no items presented. F. Recess/Reconvened at 6:00 p.m. - Mayor Klein Quinn recessed the meeting at 5:52 p.m. and reconvened at 6:06 p.m. G. Invocation led by Pastor Billy Schiel, Church Project H. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags led by Council 4 Lisa Covington I. 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.] There were no public comments received. K. Presentations 1. Presentation by Resale with a Purpose to the Tomball Fire Department and Explorer Post # 5451 in the amount of $20,000 for the 2025 Holiday Heroes Event. Brett Bortnem of Resale with a Purpose presented the Tomball Fire Department and Explorer Pot #5451 with a donation of $10,000 each for the 2025 Holiday Heroes Event. L. Reports and Announcements 1. Capital Improvement Projects Quarterly update for the period ending October 31, 2025. Project Manager Meagan Mageo presented a quarterly update of the Capital Improvement Projects. (Exhibits D) 1. Announcements I. Upcoming events:  Minutes Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Page 4 of 11  November 22, 2025 – 60th Annual Tomball Holiday Parade from 10:00 – noon on Main St.  November 22, 2025 – 2026 Miss Tomball Pageant from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Real Life Ministries (1626 S. Cherry St.)  December 6, 2025 – Holiday Heroes from 8:00 a.m. – noon at St. Anne’s Catholic Church (1111 S. Cherry St.)  December 6, 2025 – Deck the Depot Tree Lighting from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza  December 12-13, 2025 – Annual Candlelight Tours from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Tomball Museum Center (510 Pine St.)  December 12-14, 2025 – Tomball German Christmas Market on Friday from 6:00 –10:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in downtown Tomball 2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community interest on which no action will be taken:  Mayor Klein Quinn thanked Wal-Mart for hosting the Veterans Day event  Mayor Klein Quinn thanked Administrative Assistant Alyssa Wren for organizing the Kaffeeklatsch  Amanda Kelly announced that the Farmers Market will open one hour earlier on the day of the parade  Council 2 Paul Garcia attended a EDC seminar in Bastrop, TX.  Council 4 Lisa Covington attended a Sales Tax Workshop for the EDC in Houston, TX.  Mayor Klein Quinn attended the Recover America Event  Mayor Klein Quinn presented a proclamation for the Montgomery County Unity Park Celebration  Mayor Klein Quinn announced the City received a one million dollar grant for a fire truck with the help of Congressman Wesley Hunt  City Manager David Esquivel that the City will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday  City Manager David Esquivel welcomed the new Assistant City Manager Sakura Moten. M. 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  Minutes Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Page 5 of 11 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. Second Reading - Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2025-49, an Ordinance granting the request for annexation of a certain tract of land being a 1.9756 acre (86,058 square feet) tract of land, situated in the Jesse Pruitt Survey, Abstract Number 629, Harris County, Texas; being out of and a part of lot Four Hundred and Seventy-Seven (477), of Tomball Townsite, a subdivision in Harris County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Volume 2, Page 65, of the map records of Harris County, Texas (H.C.M.R.); said 1.9756 acre tract being out of and a part of a 1.0472 acre tract conveyed to 2S & Z Investments LLC by deed as recorded under Harris County Clerk's File Number (H.C.C.F. No.) RP- 2025-238354 and out of and a part of a 1.062 acre tract conveyed to 2S & Z Investments LLC by deed as recorded under H.C.C.F. No. RP-2025-244581; providing for a service plan; providing for severability. No action was taken. N. 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 November 3, 2025, Regular City Council meeting. 2. Approve a services agreement with Hydro Clear Services, LLC for a vac-truck services and regular maintenance of sewer components for a total annual amount not-to-exceed $160,000 (CSB No. 2025-19), 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 budget. Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 2 Garcia to approve New Business Consent Agenda items. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously.  Minutes Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Page 6 of 11 O. New Business 1. Approve an Agreement Designating Retail Water and Sewer Service Territory between the City of Tomball and Aqua Texas, Inc., serving as a transfer agreement, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the agreement. Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve the agreement designating retail water and sewer service territory with Aqua Texas, Inc. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 2. Conduct a public hearing and consideration to approve Zoning Case Z25-11: Request by 2S & Z Investments LLC, to amend Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances, by rezoning approximately 2.109 acres of land legally described as being two tracts of land (1.047 and 1.062 acres), each being a portion of Lot 477 of Tomball Townsite from the Agricultural (AG) zoning district to the Commercial (C) zoning district. The property is located at 22700 Hufsmith– Kohrville Road, within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas. Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:38 P.M. Applicant Shan Ali spoke in favor of the request. Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:42 P.M. Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-46, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances by rezoning approximately 2.109 acres of land legally described as being two tracts of land (1.047 and 1.062 acres), each being a portion of Lot 477 of Tomball Townsite from the Agricultural (AG) zoning district to the Commercial (C) zoning district. The property is located at 22700 Hufsmith–Kohrville Road, 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. Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 2 Garcia to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-46 Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 5 Parr  Minutes Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Page 7 of 11 Voting Nay: Council 4 Covington Motion carried 4 to 1 3. Conduct a public hearing and consideration to approve Zoning Case Z25-47: Request by Harkins Medical Properties LTD, represented by Dennis Conde, to amend Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances, by rezoning approximately 3.140 acres of land legally described as being a portion of Lot 6 of Tomball Medical Park Replat of Reserve “B” and a tract of land situated in the Jesse Pruitt Survey, Abstract No. 629 from the Agricultural (AG) zoning district to the Duplex (D) zoning district. The property is located within the 13000 block (south side) of Medical Complex Drive, within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas. Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:46 P.M. Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:51 P.M. Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-47, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances by rezoning approximately 3.140 acres of land legally described as being a portion of Lot 6 of Tomball Medical Park Replat of Reserve “B” and a tract of land situated in the Jesse Pruitt Survey, Abstract No. 629 from the Agricultural (AG) zoning district to the Duplex (D) zoning district. The property is located within the 13000 block (south side) of Medical Complex Drive, 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. Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-47 Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously 4. Conduct a public hearing and consideration to approve Zoning Case Z25-13: Request by Pitcher Realty Group LLC, represented by Mundy Property Holdings PLLC, to amend Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances, by rezoning approximately 0.9966 acres of land legally described as being two tracts of land (0.660 and 0.3366 acres) situated within the Joseph House Survey, Abstract No. 34 from the Single-Family Residential (SF-9) zoning district to the Office (O)  Minutes Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Page 8 of 11 zoning district. The property is located at 13519 Zion Road, within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas. Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 P.M. Applicant Allison Mundy, 19114 Camden Woods Ct. spoke in favor of the request. Dennis Wilkins, 12515 Fort Isabella Dr. spoke in favor of the request. Colleen Pye, 411 Fannin spoke in favor of the request. Shawn Speer, 8765 Spring Cypress Rd, spoke in favor of the request. Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:21 P.M. Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-48, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances by rezoning approximately 0.9966 acres of land legally described as being two tracts of land (0.660 and 0.3366 acres) situated within the Joseph House Survey, Abstract No. 34 from the Single-Family Residential (SF-9) zoning district to the Office (O) zoning district. The property is located at 13519 Zion Road, 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. Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-48. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously 5. Conduct a public hearing and consideration to approve the City of Tomball Unified Development Code (UDC). Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:38 P.M. Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:39 P.M. Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-35, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas amending its Code of Ordinances by adding Chapter 45 - Unified Development Code and repealing Chapter 26 - Manufactured Homes, Mobile Dwelling Structures, and Recreational Vehicles, Chapter 34 - Signs, Chapter 40 - Subdivisions, and Chapter 50 – Zoning in their entirety; providing for a penalty of  Minutes Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Page 9 of 11 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. Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-35. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously 6. Approve changes to Administrative Policy No. 23, Park Facility Reservation Application. Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 2 Garcia to approve changes to Administrative Policy No. 23. Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin to allow the Council Parr to amend his motion to increase the rental fee by $40. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously Council voted on the amended motion. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously 7. Approve changes to Administrative Policy No. 26, Rules and Regulations for City of Tomball Parks. Motion made by Council 2 Garcia, Seconded by Council 3 Dunagin to approve changes to Administrative Policy No. 26. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously  Minutes Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Page 10 of 11 8. Approve Resolution No. 2026-02, a Resolution of the City of Tomball, Texas approving updates to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule. Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 1 Ford to approve Resolution No. 2026-02 with amendment of $40 to the Park Maintenance Fee. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously 9. Authorize annual purchases exceeding $100,000 in accordance with the Purchasing and Bidding Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 3 Dunagin to approve annual purchases exceeding $100,000. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously 10. Approve the rollover of outstanding Fiscal Year 2024-2025 purchase orders to Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve the rollover of outstanding Fiscal Year 2024-2025 purchase orders to Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously 11. 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 Executive Session Started: 8:22 P.M. Executive Session Ended: 8:56 P.M.  Minutes Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Page 11 of 11 P. Mayor Lori Klein Quinn adjourned the meeting at 8:56 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of December 2025. Thomas Harris III Lori Klein Quinn Thomas Harris III, TRMC Lori Klein Quinn City Secretary Mayor