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Workshop 5:00 p.m./Regular Council Agenda 6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting

Tomball, TX · January 19, 2026

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MINUTES OF WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA 6:00 P.M. CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Monday, January 19, 2026 5:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for January 19, 2026, 5:00 PM, at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. 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 – Sakura Moten City Attorney – Loren Smith City Secretary – Thomas Harris III Assistant City Secretary – Shannon Bennett Community Development Director – Craig Meyers Fire Chief – Joe Sykora Police Chief – Jeff Bert Finance Director - Bragg Farmer Public Works Director - Drew Huffman Director of Marketing & Tourism - Chrislord Templonuevo Director of I.T. – Ben Lato Project Manager - Meagan Mageo Special Project Director -Luisa Taylor Police Officer – Juan Rodriguez Minutes Workshop 5:00 p.m./Regular Council Agenda 6:00 p.m. January 19, 2026 Page 2 of 5 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.]  Ben Sedberry, 1511 Joseph Court, Tomball, Texas, expressed concerns regarding traffic in his neighborhood not complying with the posted stop sign and announced his candidacy for City Council, Position 1.  Melissa Ral, 12403 Pantano, Cypress, Texas, representing the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, attended the meeting for informational purposes and to gain insight for future decision-making by her board. C. General Discussion 1. Discussion on the Development Policy for Special Financing Districts. Project Manager Meagan Mageo introduced Johnathan Frels of Bracewell, who provided an overview of the development of Public Improvement District (PID) policies. Ms. Mageo then presented recommended revisions to the PID Policy. (Exhibit A) 2. Discussion on Tomball Regional Health Foundation governance documents, organizational framework, and the City of Tomball’s role in appointing or confirming members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Attorney Joseph Hays of Olson and Olson provided guidance regarding the appointment of members to the Tomball Regional Health Foundation. Kevin Reed, Attorney for the Tomball Regional Health Foundation, answered Council’s questions via Zoom. 3. Discussion regarding improvements to the Cherry Street public restrooms. Council 5 Lisa Covington led the discussion regarding improvements to the Cherry Street public restrooms. (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. No Discussion was held by Council - 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 Minutes Workshop 5:00 p.m./Regular Council Agenda 6:00 p.m. January 19, 2026 Page 3 of 5 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. 2. No Discussion was held by Council – 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. 3. No Discussion was held by Council - Discussion to 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. E. Recess/Reconvene at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Klein Quinn recessed the meeting at 6:07 p.m. and reconvened it at 6:20 p.m. F. Invocation led by Pastor Kevin Bowles, Redeemer Church G. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags led by Former Police Chief Paul Michna 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.]  Shelley Michna, 1123 Summit Drive, Tomball Texas, introduced herself as a candidate for Council Position 1.  Colleen Pye, 411 Fannin, Tomball, Texas, expressed her opinion related to the Public Improvement District’s invoices.  Tammy, 525 School Street, Tomball, Texas, expressed concerns of the eagles in Tomball. I. Reports and Announcements 1. Announcements Minutes Workshop 5:00 p.m./Regular Council Agenda 6:00 p.m. January 19, 2026 Page 4 of 5 I. 2025 Employees of the Year – Jeremy Dueitt, Utilities Crew Chief & Johnny Scheible, Crew Leader. City Manager David Esquivel presented plagues to the 2025 Employees of the Year Jeremy Dueitt and Johnny Scheile. Mr. Scheile was not in attendance. II. Upcoming events:  January 24, 2026 – Harris County Sheriff’s Office Jr. Mounted Posse from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza  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 2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community interest on which no action will be taken:  Mayor Klein Quinn and City Manager David Esquivel joined the Tomball ISD podcast with Dr. Z to promote the city  Mayor Klein Quinn joined the Building Texas Podcast Show and highlighted Tomball  Mayor Klein Quinn attended Harris County Mayors and Councils Association meeting J. 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 5, 2026 Workshop/Regular City Council meeting. Motion made by Council 1 Ford, 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. K. New Business Minutes Workshop 5:00 p.m./Regular Council Agenda 6:00 p.m. January 19, 2026 Page 5 of 5 1. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas authorizing the submission of Community Project Fund Grant Application in the amount of $1,015,000 for the purchase of a ladder truck, authorizing the appropriation of funding for local match, and authorizing the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative to act in all matters pertaining to the City’s participation in the Community Project Fund grant. Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve Resolution No. 2026-08 Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Covington, Council 5 Parr Motion carried unanimously. 2. 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. 551.072 – 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.  Executive Session Started 6:44 P.M.  Executive Session Ended: 7:44 P.M. L. Mayor Lori Klein Quinn adjourned the meeting at 7:44 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 2nd day of February 2026. Thomas Harris III Lori Klein Quinn Thomas Harris III, TRMC Lori Klein Quinn City Secretary Mayor

Agenda

NOTICE OF WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M./ REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA 6:00 P.M. CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS Monday, January 19, 2026 5:00 PM Notice is hereby given of a Workshop and Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on Monday, January 19, 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: 874 2346 1862 Passcode: 611652. 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. Discussion on the Development Policy for Special Financing Districts. 2. Discussion on Tomball Regional Health Foundation governance documents, organizational framework, and the City of Tomball’s role in appointing or confirming members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. 3. Discussion regarding improvements to the Cherry Street public restrooms. Agenda Workshop 5:00 p.m./Regular Council Agenda 6:00 p.m. January 19, 2026 Page 2 of 4 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. Discussion to 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. 2. Discussion to 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. 3. Discussion to 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. E. Recess/Reconvene at 6:00 p.m. F. Invocation led by Pastor Kevin Bowles, Redeemer Church 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. Reports and Announcements 1. Announcements Agenda Workshop 5:00 p.m./Regular Council Agenda 6:00 p.m. January 19, 2026 Page 3 of 4 I. 2025 Employees of the Year – Jeremy Dueitt, Utilities Crew Chief & Johnny Scheible, Crew Leader II. Upcoming events:  January 24, 2026 – Harris County Sheriff’s Office Jr. Mounted Posse from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza  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 2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community interest on which no action will be taken: J. 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 5, 2026 Workshop/Regular City Council meeting. K. New Business 1. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas authorizing the submission of Community Project Fund Grant Application in the amount of $1,015,000 for the purchase of a ladder truck, authorizing the appropriation of funding for local match, and authorizing the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative to act in all matters pertaining to the City’s participation in the Community Project Fund grant. 2. 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. Agenda Workshop 5:00 p.m./Regular Council Agenda 6:00 p.m. January 19, 2026 Page 4 of 4  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. L. 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 13th 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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