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Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda

Regular Meeting

Tomball, TX · February 2, 2026

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MINUTES OF WORKSHOP/ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Monday, February 02, 2026 5:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for February 02, 2026, 5:00 P.M., at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. A. Mayor L. Klein Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:04 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 City Secretary – Thomas Harris III Assistant City Secretary – Shannon Bennett Community Development Director – Craig Meyers Assistant Fire Chief – Jeffery Cook Police Chief – Jeffery Bert Finance Director - Bragg Farmer Public Works Director - Drew Huffman Director of I.T. – Ben Lato Project Manager - Meagan Mageo Special Project Director -Luisa Taylor Municipal Judge- Brett Peabody Police Officer – Bryce Smith 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 Minutes Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 2 of 8 matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law - GC, 551.042.] - There were no comments received. C. General Discussion 1. Tomball Economic Development Corporation activity update. Executive Director Kelly Violette provided an update of the TEDC’s activities. (Exhibit A) 2. Capital Improvement Projects Quarterly update for the period ending December 31, 2025. Project Manager Meagan Mageo provided a quarterly update. (Exhibit B) 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.] 1. Project Manager Meagan Mageo led the workshop discussion – Approve a services agreement renewal with Water Utility Services, Inc. for water sampling and laboratory services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $195,000, 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. 2. Project Manager Meagan Mageo led the workshop discussion – Approve a contract with The Winstead House LLC (DBA iDig Katy) for the construction of drainage improvements for North Star Estates Erosion Repairs near Bearing Star Lane (Project No. 2025-10018), for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,420 (Bid No. 2026- 02), authorize the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents. The expenditure was included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget as part of the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. E. Recess/Reconvene at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Klein Quinn recessed the meeting at 5:45 p.m. and reconvened it at 6:07 p.m. F. Invocation led by Father Tommy, St. Anne Catholic Church G. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags led by Assistant City Manager Sakura Moten H. 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 Minutes Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 3 of 8 matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law - GC, 551.042.]  Earl Detwiler expressed his concerns of the Dog Leash Laws/Ordinance  Scott Moore, Jr. expressed his concerns of parking issues in Old Town Tomball I. Presentation 1. Presentation of Proclamation – Mayor Lori Klein Quinn presented Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora, Superintendent of Tomball ISD a proclamation proclaiming February 2, 2026 as “Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora Day”. J. Reports and Announcements 1. Announcements I. Upcoming events:  February 12, 2026 – Kaffeeklatsch from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Tomball Community Center  February 24, 2026 – Sam Houston Trail Riders from noon – 2 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza  March 14, 2026 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza 2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community interest on which no action will be taken:  Mayor Lori Klein Quinn announced that Congressman Wesley Hunt will present a check to our Fire Department at Fire Station 1 on February 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. for a new fire truck  City Manager David Esquivel polled the Council for a Strategic Plan Workshop, Council agree to February 26, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Mayor Lori Klein Quinn was chosen to be a part of the Technical Advisory Board K. 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 Minutes Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 4 of 8 Agenda and will be considered separately. Information concerning Consent Agenda items is available for public review.] 1. Approve Minutes of January 19, 2026 Workshop/Regular City Council meeting. 2. Approve a services agreement renewal with Sprint Waste of Texas, LP DBA GFL Environmental for sludge hauling and disposal for Fiscal Year 2026, for a not-to- exceed amount of $175,000 (Bid No. 2024-06), 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 2025-2026 budget. 3. Approve the expenditure of greater than $100,000 with Waypoint Solutions for hardware, software support renewals, and consulting services, not-to-exceed amount of $220,000, approve the expenditure of funds thereof, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the purchase. These expenditures are included in the FY 2025-2026 budget. Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 4 Covington 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. L. New Business 1. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-10-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 Agreement by and between the Corporation and the City of Tomball to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, property acquisition for the future development of a public safety complex, to be located at or near 810 W Main Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is $2,300,000.00. Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve Resolution 2026-10- TEDC. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. Minutes Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 5 of 8 2. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-11-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 Old Town Façade Improvement Grant by and between the Corporation and Tomball Group, LLC to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, building improvements for new or expanded business enterprise to be located at 209 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 2 Garcia to approve Resolution 2026-11- TEDC. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 3. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-12-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 Old Town Façade Improvement Grant by and between the Corporation and Tomball Social Haus to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, building improvements for new or expanded business enterprise to be located at 209 Fannin Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $26,507.50. Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 2 Garcia to approve Resolution 2026-12- TEDC. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 4. Consider approval of Resolution 2026-13, a Resolution of the City of Tomball, Texas, supporting the application of RBM Living, LLC, and Meridiem Development Group (or their affiliates) to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for 2026 competitive 9% housing tax credits; expressly acknowledging that the City has more than twice the state average of units per capita supported by housing tax credits and authorizing the development pursuant to Texas Government Code §2306.6703(a)(4); specifically allowing construction within one linear mile of a previously funded development pursuant to 10 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §11.3(d); and committing to provide a reduced fee or contribution of at least $500.00. Minutes Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 6 of 8 Mayor Klein Quinn read Tom Oliverson, M.D. statement into the record. (Exhibit C) Matthew Longuest, Applicant provided an presentation of the proposed development. Motion was made by Council 2 Garcia, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to table this item to February 16, 2026. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 5. Consideration of and Action on two appointments to the Tomball Regional Health Foundation (TRHF) Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2026. Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to appoint Dr. Janna Hoglund and Sharon Franks to the Tomball Regional Health Foundation (TRHF) Board of Directors. Dr. Janna Hoglund thanked the Council for the appointment. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 6. First and Final Reading – Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2026-06, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas calling a general election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing city officers to Council Member Position 1 and Council Member Position 5; designating the polling places and appointing election officials for such election; 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. Motion was made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 3 Dunagin to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-06. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. Minutes Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 7 of 8 7. Approve a Professional Services Agreement Addendum with AIG Technical Services, LLC for Project Number 2025-10015, M121W Channel Segment C, for a total addendum amount of $75,900 (contract total not-to-exceed $150,885), 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 adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Projects Plan and is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Budget. Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to approve the Professional Services Agreement Addendum with AIG Technical Services, LLC. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 8. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Engineered Utility Solutions, Inc. for Project Number 2026-10001, City Gas Gate 4, for a total contract amount not- to-exceed $145,445, 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 adopted 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 1 Ford to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Engineered Utility Solutions, Inc. Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 9. 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. 551.072 – Deliberations regarding Real Property; A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.  Sec. 551-076 – Deliberation regarding Security Devices. Minutes Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 8 of 8  Executive Session Started: 7:43 P.M.  Executive Session Ended: 8:30 P.M. M. Mayor Lori Klein Quinn adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of February 2026 Thomas Harris III Thomas Harris III, TRMC City Secretary Lori Klein Quinn Lori Klein Quinn Mayor

Agenda

NOTICE OF WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M./ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Monday, February 02, 2026 5:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given of a Workshop and Regular meetings of the Tomball City Council, to be held on Monday, February 02, 2026 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: 838 6774 1606 Passcode: 628736. 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. Tomball Economic Development Corporation activity update. 2. Capital Improvement Projects Quarterly update for the period ending December 31, 2025. 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.] Agenda Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 2 of 5 1. Workshop Discussion Only – Approve a services agreement renewal with Water Utility Services, Inc. for water sampling and laboratory services for a total not-to- exceed amount of $195,000, 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. 2. Workshop Discussion Only – Approve a contract with The Winstead House LLC (DBA iDig Katy) for the construction of drainage improvements for North Star Estates Erosion Repairs near Bearing Star Lane (Project No. 2025-10018), for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,420 (Bid No. 2026-02), authorize the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents. The expenditure was included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget as part of the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. E. Recess/Reconvene at 6:00 p.m. F. Invocation led by Pastor James Clark, Church of the Shepherd G. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags H. 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.] I. Presentations 1. Presentation of Proclamation J. Reports and Announcements 1. Announcements I. Upcoming events:  February 12, 2026 – Kaffeeklatsch from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Tomball Community Center  February 24, 2026 – Sam Houston Trail Riders from noon – 2 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza  March 14, 2026 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza Agenda Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 3 of 5 2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community interest on which no action will be taken: K. 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 January 19, 2026 Workshop/Regular City Council meeting. 2. Approve a services agreement renewal with Sprint Waste of Texas, LP DBA GFL Environmental for sludge hauling and disposal for Fiscal Year 2026, for a not-to- exceed amount of $175,000 (Bid No. 2024-06), 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 2025-2026 budget. 3. Approve the expenditure of greater than $100,000 with Waypoint Solutions for hardware, software support renewals, and consulting services, not-to-exceed amount of $220,000, approve the expenditure of funds thereof, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the purchase. These expenditures are included in the FY 2025-2026 budget. L. New Business 1. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-10-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 Agreement by and between the Corporation and the City of Tomball to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, property acquisition for the future development of a public safety complex, to be located at or near 810 W Main Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is $2,300,000.00. 2. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-11-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 Old Town Façade Improvement Grant by and between the Corporation and Tomball Group, LLC to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, building improvements for new or expanded business enterprise to be located at 209 Market Agenda Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. 3. Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2026-12-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 Old Town Façade Improvement Grant by and between the Corporation and Tomball Social Haus to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, building improvements for new or expanded business enterprise to be located at 209 Fannin Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $26,507.50. 4. Consider approval of Resolution 2026-13, a Resolution of the City of Tomball, Texas, supporting the application of RBM Living, LLC, and Meridiem Development Group (or their affiliates) to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for 2026 competitive 9% housing tax credits; expressly acknowledging that the City has more than twice the state average of units per capita supported by housing tax credits and authorizing the development pursuant to Texas Government Code §2306.6703(a)(4); specifically allowing construction within one linear mile of a previously funded development pursuant to 10 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §11.3(d); and committing to provide a reduced fee or contribution of at least $500.00. 5. Consideration of and Action on two appointments to the Tomball Regional Health Foundation (TRHF) Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2026. 6. First and Final Reading – Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2026-06, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas calling a general election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing city officers to Council Member Position 1 and Council Member Position 5; designating the polling places and appointing election officials for such election; 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. 7. Approve a Professional Services Agreement Addendum with AIG Technical Services, LLC for Project Number 2025-10015, M121W Channel Segment C, for a total addendum amount of $75,900 (contract total not-to-exceed $150,885), 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 adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Projects Plan and is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Budget. Agenda Workshop 5:00 P.M./ Regular City Council Agenda February 02, 2026 Page 5 of 5 8. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Engineered Utility Solutions, Inc. for Project Number 2026-10001, City Gas Gate 4, for a total contract amount not- to-exceed $145,445, 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 adopted 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. 9. 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. 551.072 – Deliberations regarding Real Property; A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.  Sec. 551-076 – Deliberation regarding Security Devices. M. 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 27th day of January 2026 by 5:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least three consecutive business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________ Thomas Harris III, TRMC City Secretary 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) 290-1019 for further information.

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