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Tomball council: votes at a glance — July 6, 2026
Summary
The council approved consent agendas, adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑16 on mobile‑food vending, authorized release of assessments up to $779,424.74 to CHTA Development (Resolution 2026‑09), approved two TDC $50,000 mega grants (Res. 2026‑30 and 2026‑31), approved an outdoor‑only special‑events fireworks permit, designated advisory committees and denied a de‑annexation petition (5‑0).
Below are the formal actions taken by the Tomball City Council during its July 6, 2026 meeting. Items are listed with the action, the motion outcome and any notable conditions.
• Consent agenda (old business): Approved by single motion (motion carries 5‑0).
• Consent agenda (new business): Approved by single motion (motion carries 5‑0).
• Ordinance No. 2026‑16 (mobile food vending): Adopted on second reading to clean up the code and align with state law; council noted that the Department of State Health Services will issue mobile‑food permits statewide and that local registration cannot be required (motion carries 5‑0).
• Resolution 2026‑09: Authorized release of assessments collected in 2024–2026 to developer CHTA Development for up to $779,424.74 to reimburse delayed amenity completions and lower a future bond; approved (motion carries 5‑0).
• Resolution 2026‑30 (TDC — Building A): Approved a $50,000 TDC mega‑grant for a frontage renovation at 27210 State Highway 249 (motion carries 5‑0).
• Resolution 2026‑31 (TDC — Building B): Approved a $50,000 TDC mega‑grant for an associated rear flex‑space at the same address (motion carries 5‑0). Council discussed ambiguity in the mega‑grant definition of "project site."
• Fireworks permit (Boxford Manor / EC Entertainment): Council amended the request to allow outdoor cold‑spark fountain displays only and denied indoor use; permit amended motion approved (motion carries 4‑1).
• Advisory committee — mobile food‑truck regulations: Council designated Councilmember Shelly Migna and city staff to a review advisory committee (motion carries 5‑0).
• Municipal buildings on TDC properties: Extensive discussion about evaluating the First Baptist Church parcel, South Live Oak and Main Street options; council reached consensus to table the item for further study.
• De‑annexation petition (Holder Reef Limited LP): Council voted to deny the de‑annexation petition (motion carries 5‑0).
These votes will be reflected in the official minutes and any required contract or grant closeouts will proceed through the assigned departments (TDC, legal, finance) for compliance and final payments.
