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City of Houston City Council met Aug. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., with Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany Thomas, Greg Travis, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mike Knox, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Mayor Sylvester Turner absent on personal business.
At 2:00 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Robinson for the Invocation.
Council Member Robinson recognized Reverend Deacon Jack Karn (Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church) for invocation after which Council Member Robinson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Sylvester Turner absent on City business.
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to delay the minutes and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas and Pollard absent.
MOTION ADOPTED
Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, a web-conferencing platform and streamed as usual on the City’s website (https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/index.html)
Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/pg/HoustonTelevision/videos/) and the municipal channel on public television. On Wednesday some Council Members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code that have not been suspended by order of the Governor, and some Council Members will meet in-person in the City Hall Council Chambers, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002.
In the interest of public health and safety, members of the public may only participate virtually in accordance with the Governor’s orders. Members of the public may call in to listen to the meeting, and public comment will be allowed on Tuesday during the public session portion of the meeting via teleconference at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 621 042 42#. Details for signing up and participating are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html. Members of the public may call in Wednesday via teleconference at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 549 705 949#, however no public comment will be allowed.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated that he wanted to review some of the procedures for conducting the Virtual Public Session. He is requesting for Council Members to speak slowly and clearly because this will help the City Secretary, the Closed Captioner and the General Public. After roll call, they established there was a quorum. If by chance, for example, they have to leave, just let them know on the chat screen if they are leaving temporarily or if they are leaving for the duration because otherwise, they will assume that Council Members are present. If they are making the motion or seconding a motion, they will need to state their name and their action clearly so they can have it down for the record. The Agenda Director will be monitoring the chat and will provide him their names. Please don’t use the chat room just for chatting. Please mute themselves when they are not speaking and unmute themselves when they are recognized to speak. For the general public, in order to be recognized as a public speaker, they have to sign up for the meeting on Monday by 3:00 p.m. in the Office of the City Secretary and then they will call the speakers name in the order that they have signed up. When their name is called, press *6 to unmute themselves. They may only speak when recognized and to please note that if they speak during the meeting and he hasn’t recognized them, he will have to mute and/or remove them off the call.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Travis for a procedural motion. Council Member Travis moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Mike Murray, Darla Berry, Hillary Waters, Cindy Casablanca, Francisco Tijero, Kim Hazlett, John Harvey and Jaclyn Leedy to the top of the three minute Non-Agenda list of speakers and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0454 ADOPTED
Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Kamin for a procedural motion. Council Member Kamin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Jay Malone to the top of the three minute Non-Agenda list of speakers above Mike Murray and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0455 ADOPTED
Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Alcorn for a procedural motion. Council Member Alcorn moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Doug Smith to the top of the one minute Non-Agenda list of speakers and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0456 ADOPTED
Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Kubosh for a procedural motion. Council Member Kubosh moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Patrick Lancton after Doug Smith on the one minute Non-Agenda list of speakers and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0457 ADOPTED
At 2:13 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin requested the City Secretary to call the list of speakers
#1 - GLADYS HOUSE-EL – 1605 Andrews St. – 77019 – 832-781-9724 – Street sign. Members of Council commented on Ms. House-El’s statement.
GUILLERMO HERRERA – 10903 Sageleaf Ln. – 77089 – 346-279-8219 – Complaint against the City/Ambulance drivers. NOT PRESENT
LEIGH HAJOVSKY – 508 E. Huvar St. – Weimar, TX – 78962 – 832-660-8522 – BARC. NOT PRESENT
#3 - ROSEANNE PETERS – 5102 Berrycreek Dr. – 77017 – 713-542-6187 – BARC.
Council Member Travis questioned Ms. Peters about solutions for BARC based on her experience with them. Ms. Peters stated that she wished that there were more funding for the department, more staff and certainly more animal control officers on the streets.
KATIE CHERRY – 2103 Althea Dr. – 77018 – 832-633-0778 – BARC. NOT PRESENT
CLEOPHUS SHARP – 15210 Emerald Green Ct. – 77095 – UNIVAR MSD Application. NOT PRESENT
#13 - CORITA CREEKS – 7702 Southmeadow Dr. – 77071 – 713-303-3210 – Community Centers ran as private sectors.
Council Member Castex-Tatum stated to Ms. Creeks that she apologizes for her bad experience at the park. She also wanted her to know that she recently had a meeting at Marian Park with the Director of Parks and the roof is being repaired as we speak. They have also made plans for several renovations at the center.
ELONZO HAVIES – 5222 Higgins St. – 77033 – 346-331-5503 – Public Assistance. NOT PRESENT
JAY MALONE – 1725 Main St. – 77002 – 469-920-0181 – Rental assistance. NOT PRESENT
#14 - ZOE MIDDLETON – 20 N. Sampson St. – 77003 – 231-250-3104 – Eviction/Housing.
RODNEY UNDERWOOD – 6636 Bellfort Ave. – 77087 – 832-868-7219 – Concerns in the area. NOT PRESENT
#15 - STEVEN WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Will appear to express personal opinion.
#16 - VINCENT COLBERT – 6301 Calhoun Rd, Apt. #12 – 77021 – 713-259-1138 – Marginalization Counseling Service and systemic issues within the community.
BONITA JUAREZ – 2615 Sockeye Dr. – 77045 – Rat problem. NOT PRESENT
RINAM PATEL – 4510 Idaho St. – 77021 – Husband Immigration issues. NOT PRESENT
#17 - JOHNNY TAYLOR – 3262 Westheimer Rd., Apt. #341 – 77098 – 832-756-4607 – Harvey Relief Reimbursement (Houston Casino) $49K overdue.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated to Mr. Taylor that there have been a litany of information that has been going back and forth between him, the GLO and the City of Houston dating back to October of 2019. It seems with him reading through the notes, there were at least eight or nine statement of works issued and now it’s higher than that. Mr. Henderson, his builder, provided a revision to build the home and reading through the notes it didn’t comply with the program requirements and Mr. McCasland suggested that he contact the GLO.
Council Member Kamin stated that she doesn’t know the specifics on this situation but it flags the bigger issue that the City of Houston has with the GLO. The GLO tried to elimate the homeowners reimbursement program completely, while taking back ownership of the Homeowner Recovery program as a whole. We had to fight tooth and nail to be allowed to continue some of our programs.
KIMBERLY SHELBY – 12614 Ashford Meadow Dr., Unit C – 77082 – 832-264-4018 – Crime and responsibility. NOT PRESENT
#18 - HELEN HELAIRE – 7810 Chasecreek Dr. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 - 281-732-9814 – Chasewood Community/Liasion Rene Ruiz/No action taken.
#19 - BLANCA THOMAS – 6969 Hollister St., Apt, #812 – 77040 – 346-402-9390 – Commercial vehicles/Parking.
#4 - MIKE MURRAY – 10210 Londonderry Dr. – 77043 – 281-788-9854 – BARC.
Council Member Kubosh stated to Mr. Murray that he has been the eyes and ears for what goes on at the Municpal Courts. His statement today has stirred him up and he will be reaching out to him in the next week or two.
#5 - DARLA BERRY – 5109 Polk St. – 77023 – 832-293-6546 – BARC.
Council Member Travis stated that Ms. Berry has put forth a very succinct argument. She talked about the problems and solutions.
Council Member Gallegos stated that this was a comment for the previous speaker when he said this is a cultural issue and he knows that Mayor Parker had said the same thing. It’s economically disadvantaged neighborhoods that don’t have the means to spay and neuter their pets. It’s been proven over and over again, which he and Council Member Cisneros have given $10,000.00 every year to the “Big Fix.” When he goes out there, there are long lines of pet owners wanting to get their pets spayed and neutered. So, if the City can provide low cost spaying and neutering, it
will be a big help in regards to bringing the pet population down.
#6 - HILLARY WATERS – 4404 Garrow St. – 77011 – 713-922-9916 – BARC.
#8 - CINDY CASABLANCA – 19602 Franz Rd. – 77084 – 832-216-9624 – BARC.
Council Member Travis stated to Ms. Casablanca that he was very impressed with the fact that she had stats and statistics lined up and that she is doing good work.
#9 - FRANCISCO TIJERO – 2925 Lidstone St. – 77023 – 713-478-3482 – BARC.
#10 - KIM HAZLETT – 17767 County Road 14 – Fort Morgan, CO – 80701 – BARC.
#11 - JOHN HARVEY – 9923 Totem Trail – 77064 – 713-515-5098 – BARC.
Council Member Travis stated to Mr. Harvey that he appreciates his comments. He thinks that he made a good point when he mentioned the lack of communication between BARC and its donors and volunteers. He thinks it‘s been a problem for some time. He thinks that they are starting to see some light. We have some good people at BARC but unfortunately we have some bad leadership. We’re seeing some changes and he‘s hoping the issues that he commented on will be rectified in the upcoming months. He knows it takes time to make all these changes and we have to give them a chance. We still have to keep pressure on making the changes.
JOSEPH BALLARD – 6302 Rocky Nook Dr. – Humble, TX – 77396 – 281-850-0388 – City of Houston encroachment, NOT PRESENT
DEBORAH ELAINE ALLEN – 12000 Martin Luther King, Apt, #2509 – 77048 – 346-260-1574 – Cure for virus and cancer. NOT PRESENT
#20 - RHONDA JONES – 8403 Bird Meadow Ln. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 281-438-0291 – Super Neighborhoods follow-up.
#12 - JACLYN LEEDY – 3117 SE 81st Ave. – Portland, OR – 97206 – 503-875-6607 – BARC.
#2 - DOUG SMITH – 11542 Sandspoint Dr. – 77072 – 832-723-1652 – Fire Union mandatory arbitration.
#21 - ROBERT CHOATE – 6107 Hurst St. – 77008 – 713-818-6945 – City dump.
#7 - PATRICK LANCTON – 1907 Freeman St. – 77009 – 713-223-9166 – Item No. 17 – Meet and Confer Agreement with HOPE.
At 2:41 p.m. Council Member Pollard left the meeting.
At 3:10 p.m. Council Member left the meeting.
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/08032021-1387
Note: During the public session motions may be offered to extend time for questions of various speakers, and votes taken, which were not prepared in written form and may be viewed on HTV Houston or on disc.
At 3:35 p.m., the City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Pat J. Daniel, City Secretary, read the description or captions of the Items on the Agenda.
The Houston City Council reconvened at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, Greg Travis, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mike Knox, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present.
At 9:05 a.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and requested the City Secretary to call the roll.
ROLL CALL
All Present
REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds - Was presented, City Controller Chris Brown and Director of Finance Department Tantri Emo, reviewed the Monthly Operation and Financial Report; copies of which are on file in the City Secretary’s Office for review.
Members of Council commented and questioned the Monthly Financial Report.
Council Member Martin moved to accept the Monthly Financial Report and seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0458 ADOPTED
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner stated that he has implemented a mask-up policy for City employees. On Friday of last week, he had his meeting with his directors and we had about 40 cases. On Monday, that number jumped up to over 70 cases. He has the responsibility to make sure that we protect the safety of our employees. Three weeks ago, we had about 500 people in our area hospitals and this morning, it’s now 1,624 and rising. If you are indoors and around people, you are required to mask up. This is until we can get on top of this and this plateaus. He is still encouraging people to get vaccinated and asking the Council Members to ask the people in their districts to get vaccinated. There is a press conference later on today with some of the area superintendents because school is around the corner.
The Back to School Fest is August the 14th and that will be a drive thru from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or while the supplies last at the NRG yellow lot. He wanted to commend Susan Christian and Special Events for taking the lead. He wanted to thank Shell for underwriting this again and wanted to thank so many others who are going to be participating. Congratulations to all of the Olympians, especially those from the Houston area. The LBJ statue unveiling will be this coming Friday. He wanted to extend prayers and well wishes to Chief Finner and his family. They will be burying his mother later this morning. He wanted to lift up Chief Finner and his family as they prepare to celebrate the life of their mom.
Members of Council questioned and commented Mayor Turner on the Mayor’s Report.
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 32
MISCELLANEOUS – NUMBER 1
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment to the HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire June 30, 2024:
Position Five - LAUREN ANDERSON
Position Six - BRENDA PETERS-CHASE
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0459 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 4 and 6
4. BROOKSIDE EQUIPMENT SALES - $85,101.84 and DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY - $51,800.00 for approval of purchase of Skid Steer Loaders through the Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing with Sourcewell and the Texas Interlocal Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - Enterprise and Special Revenue Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0460 ADOPTED
6. DOGGETT HEAVY EQUIPMENT for purchase of one Crawler Dozer through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $105,800.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0461 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 7 through 32
7. ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of one or more series of City of Houston, Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2021 to provide for the payment of the current expenses of the City for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022; prescribing the terms and form thereof and authorizing the Finance Working Group to determine certain terms and conditions relating thereto; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and Official Notice of Sale to be used in connection with the sale of the Notes; authorizing the preparation and distribution of an Official Statement; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; and making other findings and provisions relating to such notes and matters incident thereto; and declaring an emergency – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0654 ADOPTED
10. ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (United Airlines, Inc. Terminal Improvement Projects) Series 2021B-1 (AMT) and providing for the security thereof; approving the form and substance, and authorizing the execution and delivery, of a supplemental terminal trust indenture and amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Special Facilities Lease Agreement; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of related transaction documents; approving the use and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and the use and distribution of an Official Statement; making certain findings with respect thereto and containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an emergency – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0655 ADOPTED
11. ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (United Airlines, Inc. Terminal Improvement Project) Series 2021B-2 (AMT) and providing for the security thereof; authorizing certain designated officials to determine the obligations to be refunded consistent with certain procedures, provisions and agreements approved herein; ratifying the Special Facilities Lease Agreement; approving the form and substance, and authorizing the execution and delivery, of a supplemental terminal trust indenture; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of related transaction documents; approving the use and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and the use and distribution of an Official Statement; making certain findings with respect thereto and containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an emergency - The City Secretary advised that Item 11 had been pulled by the Administration and would not be considered.
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Terminal C South Net Lease and Use Agreement between City of Houston and UNITED AIRLINES, INC for its operations in Terminal C at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0656 ADOPTED
13. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 2020-675 to de-appropriate $150,000.00 for FAA Project Management Fee, de-appropriate $500,000.00 from TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC, and appropriate $500,000.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund for GORRONDONA ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC for Material Testing Services in support of the construction contract between City of Houston and FLATIRON CONSTRUCTORS, INC for Airfield Pavement Repairs at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD) (Project 460C) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN and I – GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0657 ADOPTED
14. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,815,328.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund, awarding Construction Contract to INTEX UNITED, INC for Terminal A/B Garage Signage and Wayfinding at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (Project NO. 794a); setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for testing, and contingencies relating to the Terminal A Wayfinding and Signage Project financed by Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0658 ADOPTED
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Task Order Contracts for Professional Engineering Services between City of Houston and INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATES, INC; KCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC; E&C ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS, INC; HENDERSON ENGINEERS, INC; and E/B/E, INC; providing a maximum contract amount
The City Secretary advised that Item 15 had been pulled by the Administration and would not be considered.
19. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Number 2019-0547 to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. for Depository Banking Services and Securities Safekeeping and Custody Services - $111,900.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0659 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 503 Avondale Street and also known as “Martha Schuhmacher Perlitz House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a protected landmark - DISTRICT C – KAMIN – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0660 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an application for and acceptance of grant funds from the MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF THE HOUSTON AUTO CRIMES TASK FORCE; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City's representative to accept such Grant Funds, and to apply for, and accept, all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0661 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 532, containing approximately 473.9311 acres of land within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas authorizing the District to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0662 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of two 10-foot-wide water line easements being out of South Park Village Section 2, and being situated in the Thomas Tobin Survey, Abstract No. 774, Houston, Harris County, Texas; abandoning the easements to Sandrock Station, LLC,
the fee owner, in consideration of its payment to the City of $43,103.00 and other consideration - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0663 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for reimbursement of the cost to complete the elevation of 42 flood-prone homes - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0664 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Number 2020-761 to adjust the property description for Parcel LY20-022 from 190,580 square feet to 190,639 square feet and to adjust the property description for Parcel LY20-021 from 53,956 square feet to 53,958 square feet for the Spellman Detention Basin Project and further finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of such parcels by gift, dedication, purchase and if necessary the use of eminent domain - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0665 ADOPTED
29. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 2.470 acres commonly known as 1370 East 40th Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0666 ADOPTED
30. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance Prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 3.585 acres commonly known as 0 Holmes, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0667 ADOPTED
31. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 1.769 acres commonly known as 3517 Pinemont, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of KIRKSEY MACHINE CO., INC - DISTRICT G – TRAVIS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0668 ADOPTED
32. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 8.7355 acres commonly known as 14549 Minetta Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of EQUITY RESOURCE PARTNERS - HOUSTON, LLC - DISTRICT K- CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0669 ADOPTED
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
2. SUBMISSION from Director of Finance of the no-new-revenue tax rate and voter approval tax rate calculations based on estimated tax roll information, to be updated when certified appraisal information is received – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
MOTION 2021-0462 ADOPTED
3. FARRWEST ENVIRONMENT SUPPLY, INC for approval of purchase of Equipment Calibration & Maintenance Services through the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Houston Fire Department 3 Years - $167,140.56 - General Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
MOTION 2021-0463 ADOPTED
5. MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LT. dba MUSTANGCAT for purchase of a Milling Machine through the Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $810,224.18 - Special Revenue Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
MOTION 2021-0464 ADOPTED
8. ORDINANCE approving a supplemental borrowing evidenced by City of Houston, Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2021A to provide for payment of current expenses of the City for a portion of the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on such notes; authorizing the procedure for determining the terms and conditions of such notes; authorizing the execution of a note purchase agreement; making other findings and provisions related to such notes and matters incident thereto; and declaring an emergency – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-0670 ADOPTED
9. ORDINANCE relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (United Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project) Series 2021A (AMT); and providing for the security thereof; approving the form and substance, and authorizing the execution and delivery, of a supplemental trust indenture and Amendment No. 1 to Terminal E Lease and Special Facilities Lease Agreement; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of related transaction documents; approving the use and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and the use and distribution of an Official Statement; making certain findings with respect thereto and containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an emergency - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-0671 ADOPTED
16. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,771,737.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated fund for Vehicle Purchases for the Solid Waste Management and Fleet Management Departments - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-0672 ADOPTED
17. ORDINANCE approving, authorizing and ratifying a new Meet and Confer Agreement between City of Houston and the Houston Organization of Public Employees, as the sole and exclusive Bargaining Agent for all Municipal employees in the Bargaining Unit - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-0673 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE amending the City's Master Classification Plan and Pay Structure (City of Houston Ordinance Nos. 1998-834, as most recently amended by the City of Houston Ordinance Nos. 2021-351); to add Pay Grade Three for three Job Classifications; and revise the pay structure; providing a repealer
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 17 above - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-0674 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an increase in spending authority for Lease Agreement between HAZARI, LLC, Landlord, and the City of Houston, Texas, Tenant, approved by Ordinance No. 2021-248 - $144,675.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-0675 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE accepting into the City collection the “Lyndon Baines Johnson and Eagles” Statute by artist Chas Fagan, to be located at Little Tranquility Park at 400 Rusk Street, and approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and the GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION for donation of such work of art - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-0676 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE establishing the south side of the 500 block of Welch Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a special minimum lot size block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C – KAMIN – Was presented and Tagged by Council Members Peck, Jackson, Kamin, Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Gallegos, Castex-Tatum, Robinson, Plummer and Alcorn.
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERS 33 and 34
MISCELLANEOUS
33. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE to consider the re-adoption of Article XII, CHAPTER 32, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF HOUSTON, regarding Standards of Care for the Houston Parks & Recreation Department Youth Recreation Programs
SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 11, 2021 – Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson to set the date to August 11, 2021 and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
MOTION 2021-0465 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
Council Member Robinson moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of reconsidering Motion 2021-0166 and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
MOTION 2021-0466 ADOPTED
Council Member Robinson moved that Motion 2021-0166 be brought back to Council for reconsideration and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
MOTION 2021-0467 ADOPTED
34. MOTION by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum to AMEND MOTION #2021-0166, 4/7/2021, previously amended by MOTION #2021- 0248, 5/12/2021, MOTION #2021-0361, 6/8/2021 and further amended by MOTION #2021-412, 7/7/2021, TO INCREASE spending authority from $4,096,000.00 to $5,120,000.00 on award to CHANCELLOR’S BALL ROOM dba LEMOND KITCHEN to provide meals to areas within the City of Houston with food insecurities due to the COVID 19 Pandemic - REQUIRES THREE MOTIONS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Cisneros absent.
MOTION 2021-0468 ADOPTED
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 35 and 36
35. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,169,966.26 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC for New Front Easement Reconnections (5159-05) - 0.69% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C- KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; H - CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 9 on Agenda of July 28, 2021 – Was presented, move by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, Council Member Pollard voting no, balance voting aye.
MOTION 2021-0469 ADOPTED
36. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $37,204,664.18 and acceptance of work on contract with OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC for Memorial Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from North Kirkwood Road to North Eldridge Parkway - 113.7% over the revised total contract amount and under 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS MARTIN AND TRAVIS
This was Item 10 on Agenda of July 28, 2021 – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson.
During discussion, Council Member Robinson moved to delay Item 36 for one week and Seconded by Council Member Gallegos, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Turner, Council Members Jackson, Pollard and Cisneros absent.
MOTION 2021-0470 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Evans-Shabazz first.
Members of Council announced events and discussed matters of interest.
There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:41 a.m. Mayor Turner, Council Members Jackson, Thomas, Travis, Gallegos, Pollard, Robinson, Plummer and Alcorn absent.
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