Special City Council

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Friday, February 09, 2024 5:00 PM Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on Friday, February 09, 2024 at 5:00 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: 869 6229 5332 Passcode: 260715. 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. 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.]C. C. Old Business 1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-02, An Ordinance Of The City Of Tomball, Texas Calling A Special Election To Be Held On May 4, 2024, For The Purpose Of Submitting To The Voters Propositions To Amend The City Of Tomball Charter Regarding: (A) Amending Sections 3.07, 4.01, 5.07, 6.03, 6.12, 6.13, 7.07, 7.08, 9.03, And 10.2 To Correct Non-Substantive Issues; (B) Amending Section 1.05 To Update To Language Used To Clarify Between Sex And Gender Based Pronouns; (C) Amending Section 2.03 To Update Annexation Procedures In Line With Changes In Texas Law; (D) Amending Section 5.01 Relating To The Publication Of Elections And The Dates Of Elections; (E)  Agenda Special City Council February 09, 2024 Page 2 of 2 Amending Section 5.03 Relating To Forms Required For Municipal Office Application; (F) Amending Section 6.02 Relating To Term Limits; (G) Amending Sections 6.08 And 7.01 Relating To The Powers Of Mayor And City Manager; (H) Amending Section 6.10 Relating To The Role Of Council In Selecting City Administrative Personnel; (I) Amending Section 6.14 Relating To The Physical Publishing Of Ordinances And Relating To Reading Ordinances At Council Meetings; (J) Amending Article Vi And Article X By Removing Part Of Section 10.01 And Adding Section 6.17 Relating To Council Liaison On Boards And Commissions; (K) Amending Sections 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 6.06, 6.08, And 6.13 Relating To The Term Councilmember; (L) Section 7.01 Relating To The Next Charter Review Written Report; (M) Amending Section 7.08 Relating To The Term And Removal Of Municipal Judge; (N) Amending Section 8.06 Relating To Public Hearing On Budget; (O) Amending Section 8.14 Relating To Classifications Of Accounting Standards; (P) Amending 8.17 Relating To Countersigning Of Checks, Vouchers Or Warrants By Assistant City Manager; (Q) Amending Section 10.01 Relating To The Planning And Zoning Commission Powers To Approve Final Plats, To Recommend Building Code Adoption And Revision, To Recommend Capital Improvement Plans; And To The Planning And Zoning Commission Notice Of Meeting Change; And (R) Amending Sections 6.02, 6.03, 6.07, 6.08, 6.14, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, 7.07, 7.08, 11.03, 11.04, 11.05, 11.07, 11.11, 11.12, And 12.02 Relating To The Office Or Title Language; Providing For Ballots; Designating The Time And Place For Holding Such Elections; Providing For Notices; Providing For Publication; Providing For Severability; And, Providing An Effective Date. D. 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 6th day of February 2024 by 5:00 PM, and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. ________________________________ 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.