Special City Council Meeting - Workshop
Special MeetingTomball, TX · June 2, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - WORKSHOP
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, June 02, 2025
5:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for June 02, 2025, 5:00
P.M., at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375, via physical attendance and video/telephone conference.
A. Mayor L. Klein Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:00 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 - Jessica Rogers
City Attorney – Loren Smith
City Secretary – Thomas Harris III
Assistant City Secretary – Shannon Bennett
Director of Special Projects – Luisa Taylor
Records Specialist – Dayjah Whyte
Community Development Director – Craig Meyers
Police Chief – Jeff Bert
Assistant Fire Chief – Jeff Cook
Human Resources Director - Kristie Lewis
Finance Director - Bragg Farmer
Public Works Director - Drew Huffman
Interim I.T. Director – Ben Lato
Summer Intern - Ki Provencher
Police Officer – Juan Rodriguez
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
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matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law -
GC, 551.042.]
No comments were received.
C. General Discussion
1. Presentation and discussion by Freese and Nichols, Inc. regarding the Unified
Development Code.
Community Development Director Craig Meyers presented a presentation and led a
discussion with Council regarding the Unified Development Code.
D. Proposed Future Agenda Items (To be discussed in order or at Councils discretion, time
permitting)
1. No discussion was held by the Council – Consideration to approve Resolution 2025-
22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, accepting the
Preliminary Service and Assessment Plan for Authorized Improvements within the
Wood Leaf Reserve Public Improvement District Improvement Area Three (IA#3);
Setting a Date for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Levy of Assessments; Authorizing
the Publication and Mailing of Notice; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating thereto.
2. No discussion was held by the Council – Approve a professional services agreement
with Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong for professional engineering services related to the
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for an amount not-to-exceed $106,000,
therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to
the services. These expenditures are to be paid from grant funds received from the
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, if received.
3. No discussion was held by the Council – Approve a contract with Capital Underground
Utilities, LLC for Project Number 2025-10003, Oak & Clayton Water Line, for a total
contract amount not-to-exceed $250,803 (Bid No. 2025-14), approve the expenditure
of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents
related to the purchases. This expenditure is included in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Capital Improvement Budget.
4. No discussion was held by the Council – Approve an amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement with Webber Waterworks, LLC for Project Number 2023-10003,
South Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project, for a total amount of
$49,278,265.74 (total contract not-to-exceed amount $58,582,595.95), approve the
expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all
documents. The expenditure is included in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget as part
of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
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5. No discussion was held by the Council – Adopt on First and Final Reading, Ordinance
No. 2025-21, An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of the City of Tomball,
Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025; Levying
A Tax and Providing for the Security and Payment Thereof; and Enacting Other
Provisions Relating Thereto.
6. No discussion was held by the Council - Authorize the City Manager to execute the
necessary documents for a grant application through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER).
7. No discussion was held by Council - Zoning Case Z25-07: Request by Paul and Brenda
Mladenka, to amend Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances, by
rezoning approximately 9.565 acres of land legally described as Lots 378 and 381 of
Tomball Outlots from Single-Family Estate Residential (SF-20-E) to the Light
Industrial (LI) zoning district. The property is located at 1811 South Persimmon Street,
within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas.
8. Community Development Director Craig Meyers presented Item D.8 for discussion -
Zoning Case Z25-08: Request by James and Patricia Case, represented by Shawn
Ballard, to amend Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances, by rezoning
approximately 8.07 acres of land legally described as being Lots 286-A and 289 of
Tomball Outlots and Lot 289-A, Block 1 of Case Tract from Single-Family Estate
Residential (SF-20-E) to the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. The property is
located at 1514 South Persimmon Street, within the City of Tomball, Harris County,
Texas.
9. No discussion was held by the Council - Approve the 2025-26 City of Tomball
Strategic Plan Report.
E. Mayor Lori Klein Quinn adjourned the meeting at 5:48 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 16th day of June.
Thomas Harris III Lori Klein Quinn
Thomas Harris III, TRMC Lori Klein Quinn
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - WORKSHOP
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, June 02, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a Special meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Monday, June 02, 2025 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: 884 6583
6128 Passcode: 697728. 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. General Discussion
1. Presentation and discussion by Freese and Nichols, Inc. regarding the Unified
Development Code.
D. Proposed Future Agenda Items (To be discussed in order or at Councils discretion, time
permitting)
1. Workshop Discussion Only – Consideration to approve Resolution 2025-22, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, accepting the
Preliminary Service and Assessment Plan for Authorized Improvements within the
Wood Leaf Reserve Public Improvement District Improvement Area Three (IA#3);
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Setting a Date for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Levy of Assessments;
Authorizing the Publication and Mailing of Notice; and Enacting Other Provisions
Relating thereto.
2. Workshop Discussion Only – Approve a professional services agreement with
Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong for professional engineering services related to the FEMA
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for an amount not-to-exceed $106,000, therefor,
and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the
services. These expenditures are to be paid from grant funds received from the
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, if received.
3. Workshop Discussion Only – Approve a contract with Capital Underground
Utilities, LLC for Project Number 2025-10003, Oak & Clayton Water Line, for a
total contract amount not-to-exceed $250,803 (Bid No. 2025-14), approve the
expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and
all documents related to the purchases. This expenditure is included in the Fiscal
Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Budget.
4. Workshop Discussion Only – Approve an amendment to the Professional Services
Agreement with Webber Waterworks, LLC for Project Number 2023-10003, South
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project, for a total amount of
$49,278,265.74 (total contract not-to-exceed amount $58,582,595.95), approve the
expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and
all documents. The expenditure is included in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget as
part of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
5. Workshop Discussion Only – Adopt On First And Final Reading, Ordinance No.
2025-21, An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of
Tomball, Texas, Combination Tax And Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series
2025; Levying A Tax And Providing For The Security And Payment Thereof; And
Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto.
6. Workshop Discussion Only - Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary
documents for a grant application through the Federal Emergency Management
Agency Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER).
7. Workshop Discussion Only - Zoning Case Z25-07: Request by Paul and Brenda
Mladenka, to amend Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances, by
rezoning approximately 9.565 acres of land legally described as Lots 378 and 381
of Tomball Outlots from Single-Family Estate Residential (SF-20-E) to the Light
Industrial (LI) zoning district. The property is located at 1811 South Persimmon
Street, within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas.
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8. Workshop Discussion Only - Zoning Case Z25-08: Request by James and Patricia
Case, represented by Shawn Ballard, to amend Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball
Code of Ordinances, by rezoning approximately 8.07 acres of land legally described
as being Lots 286-A and 289 of Tomball Outlots and Lot 289-A, Block 1 of Case
Tract from Single-Family Estate Residential (SF-20-E) to the Light Industrial (LI)
zoning district. The property is located at 1514 South Persimmon Street, within the
City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas.
9. Workshop Discussion Only - Approve the 2025-26 City of Tomball Strategic Plan
Report.
E. 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 May 2025 by 5:00 PM, and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the
scheduled time of said meeting.
___________________________
Shannon Bennett, TRMC
Assistant City Secretary
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