City of Houston City Council met Aug. 10

City of Houston City Council met Aug. 10.

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 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; Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present.

At 1:30 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Travis for a proclamation.

Council Member Travis presented a proclamation to MENSA celebrating their 75th anniversary. Accepting the proclamation were Trevor Mitchell, Executive Director of American MENSA and Taz Criss, Chair of the World Gathering.

Council Members Jackson and Gallegos presented a proclamation to Stalina Villareal honoring the life of Maria Jimenez, a Latina activist. Accepting the proclamation were Stalina Villarreal and Carlos Villarreal.

Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to Lori Freese and Dan Zindler honoring the achievements and service of the late Marvin Zindler on his 100th birthday.

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Knox (on behalf of Council Member Kubosh) for the Invocation after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of July 20-21, 2021 and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. 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# 305 166 240#. 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# 448 267 647#, however no public comment will be allowed.

Mayor Turner 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 Turner recognized Council Member Knox for a procedural motion. Council Member Knox moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Doug Smith to the top of the one minute list of speakers and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0471 ADOPTED

At 2:05 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the list of speakers

#1- DOUG SMITH – 11542 Sandspoint Dr. – 77072 – 832-723-1652 – Item No. 5 – Special Election.

#2 - MARIA GALVAN – 402 Welch St. – 77006 – 832-434-9389 - Item No. 30 – Special Minimum Lot Size/500 block of Welch St.

Council Member Kamin thanked Ms. Galvan for calling in and they are going to have multiple individuals calling in on this issue. She appreciates the residents voices about the process in terms of what they went through with the Planning Commission. And also how this will impact the neighborhood, given the efforts they made to implement a special minimum lot size.

#3 - JIM TUCKER – 507 Welch St. – 77006 – 301-807-9255 – Item No. 30 – Special Minimum Lot Size/500 block of Welch St.

#4 - RICHARD MAZZARINO – 4714 Banning Dr. – 77027 – 713-906-6617 – Item No. 30 - Special Minimum Lot Size/500 block of Welch St.

#5 - KAREN BROHN – 503 Welch St. – 77006 – 832-457-0442 - Item No. 30 - Special Minimum Lot Size/500 block of Welch St.

EMANUEL GIBSON – 3401 Fannin St. – 77004 – 346-450-4650 – Police safety. NOT PRESENT

#6 - HOUSTON DANIELS – 151 Northpoint Dr. – 77060 – 580-938-0427 – United Airlines Labor Peace.

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Daniels that he has been told by United that they aren’t opposed to any of the people unionizing.

#7 - LEIGH HAJOVSKY – 508 E. Huvar – Weimar, TX – 78962 – 832-660-8522 – BARC. SHAWN COOPER – 2929 Crossview Dr. - 77063 – 409-923-0348 – COVID. NOT PRESENT

#8 - KATIE NIEMANN – 5847 Kansas St. – 77007 – 832-814-0945 – I-10 Expansion.

Council Member Kamin thanked Ms. Neimann for calling in and they are keeping a very close eye on this issue. She wanted to thank the Mayor for his engagement throughout in dealing with TXDOT and making sure the City’s and the residents‘ voices are being heard when it comes to any entity coming into the City to do proposed expansions and things of that nature. She thanked the Mayor, again, for continuing to engage on this issue and also Council Member Robinson, who’s really leading the efforts in keeping a close eye on what is happening and expressing the City’s displeasure with how things have been proceeding.

#9 - IAN FORTNEY – 2303 Cohn St. – 77007 – 713-705-9941 – I-45 Expansion.

Council Member Kamin stated that they are reaching out to all of the district residents who have signed up to speak today. They have left voicemails for everyone and are happy to have much more in-depth conversations sharing what their office is doing, as well as what other Council Members and the Mayor are doing on this. Similar to the I-45 expansion, they are experiencing the same exact thing where TXDOT is attempting to bulldoze their way into their communities and not taking input whatsoever from their residents. They will continue to reach out to those residents on the call list.

#10 - DAMON LUCKETT – 234 Hyta – 77018 – 832-732-5666 – Independence Heights.

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Luckett that they are in the process of establishing a historical district for Independence Heights and he agrees with everything that he said. He thinks many of them are familiar with Independence Heights and he had the privilege of representing them as a Legislator for 27 years. They are doing everything they can to maintain that historical character.

JOHN LYNK – 5705 Arabelle Crest – 77007 – 630-862-9304 – Cottage Grove Civic Club Association. NOT PRESENT

ANN STOKES – Post Office Box 41861 – 77241 – 832-875-9135 – Elder abuse. NOT PRESENT

#11 - DREW WILEY – 5413 Kiam St., Unit A – 77007 – 713-553-3171 – I-10 Managed Lanes Project.

SHIARA D’LOACH – Post Office Box 34133 – 77234 – 346-339-0155 – Adverse effect from the Pfizer Vaccine. NOT PRESENT

#12 - MICHELLE HARRIS – 12731 Braeswood Glen Ln. – 77072 – 832-876-0339 – HPD.

Council Member Thomas stated to Ms. Harris that she will be attending their HOA meeting that is coming up this month. We do have a new commander at the Westside Command Station and she wanted to invite her to their Westside PIP meeting because this is the type of feedback that they need. She wants to make sure that they close the loop on her response.

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Harris that it’s not that easy. This is where they need some kind of mental health behavior services. The best place is working directly with the City of Houston’s Public Health Department or the Harris County Health Department to direct him or his family to the best places to get help. He wants to work with Council Member Thomas and see if they can assist the family before it reaches what he calls a “crisis stage.”

#13 - MARY THOMPSON SHELDON – 3637 Darden St. – 77093 – 832-978-9733 – Fencing.

Council Member Jackson thanked Ms. Sheldon for sharing her issues. She knows that her office has been working closely with her to find out how they can get her fence rebuilt. The contractor tore it down and didn’t build it back up and they are trying to find out who is responsible. She did have a conversation with the Director of Housing, Tom McCasland, earlier today and she mentioned Ms. Sheldon’s house. They are going to try to find some non-profit or try to find someone to get the fence back up because its only fair.

Mayor Turner stated that they will take a look at this. It may not be eligible for the federal dollars because of the federal requirements but they can possibly look at the TIRZ dollars as a way of getting those items done. He requested Council Member Jackson to talk to Mr. McCasland or people in the Housing and Community Development Office and let him know.

#14 - DELICIA THAYER – 22427 Waynoka Rd. – Katy, TX – 77450 – 346-434-0580 – BARC.

ANDREA GEORGE – 18927 Atasca Oaks Dr. – Humble, TX – 77346 – 832-247-5376 – BARC. NOT PRESENT

IVA JOHNSON – Post Office Box 91071 – 77291 – 713-695-4383 – Housing 360 Program/Volunteers at Acres Home Community Center. NOT PRESENT

#15 - VINCENT COLBERT – 6301 Calhoun Rd, Apt. #12 – 77021 – 713-259-1138 – 713-259- 1138 – Marginalization Counseling Service and systemic issues within the community.

#16 - RHONDA JONES – 8403 Bird Meadow Ln. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 281-438-0291 – Neighborhood.

STEVEN WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Will appear to express personal opinion. NOT PRESENT

#17 - HELEN HELAIRE – 7810 Chasecreek Dr. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 281-732-9814 – Chasewood Community/Liasion Rene Ruiz/No action taken.

#18 - JAMES EVANS – 4415 Woodhead St. – 77098 – 713-826-5031 – Fairmont High Rise.

#19 - JOHN GEISS – 1836 Lexington St. – 77098 – Fairmont High Rise.

#20 - PATRICK LANCTON – 1907 Freeman – 77009 – 713-223-9166 – Item No. 5 – Special Election.

At 2:08 p.m. Council Member Kubosh came into the meeting.

At 2:56 p.m. Council Member Thomas left the meeting.

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/08102021-1690

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 11, 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 11, 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 9:00 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

HEARINGS -

1. PUBLIC HEARING 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 – Was presented,

Assistant Director Debra Lathan, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, presented a Powerpoint presentation to the Members of Council.

Members of Council commented and questioned Assistant Director Lathan about Item 1 for the public hearing.

Mayor Turner stated that there are no public speakers that have signed up and asked if there’s anyone present that would like to speak on Item 1 for the public hearing. Seeing none, he requested a motion to close the public hearing.

Council Member Martin moved that rules be suspended for the purpose of closing the public hearing considering the re-adoption of Article XII, Chapter 32, Code of Ordinance and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2021-0472 ADOPTED

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Turner stated before he gets started on the Mayor’s Report, on yesterday they had proclamations acknowledging a number of individuals and Congressman Al Green was supposed to be on there but was not able to be here to be recognized. He was able to make it this morning, and as a part of this Mayor’s Report, he wants to acknowledge him and present him with this proclamation.

Members of Council commented to Congressman Al Green on his proclamation.

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 4 through 29

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBER 4

4. LYTX, INC for Tier 3 Management Services and DriveCam Online Subscription Services from the General Services Administration Schedule 70 Contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Solid Waste Management Department - 1 Year $166,320.00 - General Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2021-0473 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 7 through 29

7. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,024,708.67 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the Planned Data Center Refresh for Houston Information Technology Services- Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0677 ADOPTED

8. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP for Bond Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance current expenses. The proposed bond counsel, Greenberg Traurig (“Greenberg”) is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. The engagement of Greenberg is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes. - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0678 ADOPTED

9. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 46 for an agreement to provide the provision of Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0679 ADOPTED

10. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment to Lease Agreement between JAKLL HOLDINGS, LLC, as Landlord, and the City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for space at 1702 Seamist Drive, Houston, Texas, for use as offices for Houston Public Works Department - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0680 ADOPTED

11. 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 Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0681 ADOPTED

12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing eighth amendment to the Pay Connexion Service Terms Contract between City and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. – Revenue - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0682 ADOPTED

13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fifth amendment to agreement for Credit Card Processing Services between City of Houston WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. and WELLS FARGO MERCHANT SERVICES, LLC – Revenue - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0683 ADOPTED

14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for Cooperative Purchasing - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0684 ADOPTED

15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and T2 SYSTEMS, INC, for the Parking Management Information System for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $7,455,725.00 - Parking Management Operating Fund – The City Secretary advised that Item 39 was not received and was not considered.

16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and L.J. POWER, INC for Maintenance, Repair, and Testing of Emergency Power Units for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $6,292,327.96 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0685 ADOPTED

17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and FORD AUDIO-VIDEO SYSTEMS, LLC for Public Address System Services for the Houston Airport System, providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $3,065,300.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0686 ADOPTED

18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA dba REED GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC for Third-Party Administrative Services for Long Term Disability Plan for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $899,859.00 - Long Term Disability Plan Fund - The City Secretary advised that Item 18 had been pulled by the Administration and would not be considered.

19. ORDINANCE releasing certain territory consisting of an approximately 2.671-acre tract, located in and around Katy Flewellen Road and Prairie Lane, from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas; imposing certain conditions - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0687 ADOPTED

20. ORDINANCE to rename the entirety of RONAN PARK PLACE to UNITED LEUVA CIRCLE - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0688 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE readopting the Houston Youth Recreation Program's Standards of Care as Codified at Article XII of Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions related to the subject; providing an effective date; providing for severability - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0689 ADOPTED

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an application for and acceptance of grant funds from the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) FOR THE FY21 COPS HIRING PROGRAM GRANT (“Grant”); 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 2021-0690 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a ±15 foot-wide alley, from Sandman Street east to Bethje Street, situated in the John Austin Survey, Abstract No. 1, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said alley to the Depelchin Children's Center, the abutting property owner, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $300,000.00, and other good and valuable consideration - Parcel SY20-032 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0691 ADOPTED

26. ORDINANCE appropriating $147,243.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC for Street Lighting along West Airport Boulevard Project from Hiram Clarke Road to FM 521; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0692

27. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,804,131.11 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and PGAL, INC for Northside High School Area Drainage and Paving; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0693 ADOPTED

28. ORDINANCE appropriating $525,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and EPIC TRANSPORTATION GROUP, LP for Citywide Traffic Signal Rebuild Package #2 (as approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0524); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0694 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,630,653.90 out of METRO Projects Construction DDSRF, awarding contract to MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES LTD for FY2021 Citywide Asphalt Overlay Rehabilitation #1; 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 services, CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the METRO Projects Construction DDSRF - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0695 ADOPTED

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $6,254,497.63 and acceptance of work on contract with PLW WATERWORKS, LLC (Formerly Pepper-Lawson Waterworks, LLC) for East Water Purification Plant (EWPP) Clearwell Condition Assessment and Replacement of Select Valves and Actuators - 3.12% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT E – MARTIN – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, Council Members Pollard and Plummer voting no, balance voting aye.

MOTION 2021-0474 ADOPTED

3. RO HOLDINGS LLC dba ONE BOAT for purchase of four Inflatable Boats and two Double Decker Boat Trailers for Fleet Management Department on behalf of Public Safety and Homeland Security - $89,960.00 - Grant Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2021-0475 ADOPTED

5. ORDINANCE ordering a Special Election to be held on November 7, 2023, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Houston, Texas, a proposition to amend the City Charter to enable three or more Council Members to place an item on a Regular City Council Meeting Agenda – Was presented,

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Peck for her written amendment. Council Member Peck presented a written amendment, as follows:

“I moved to change the date of the Special Election to November 2, 2021.”

Mayor Turner and Members of Council commented, and questioned Council Member Peck written amendment, after discussion a Roll Call vote was called.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Turner voting – No

Council Member Peck voting – Yes

Council Member Jackson voting – No

Council Member Kamin voting – No

Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting – No

Council Member Martin voting – No

Council Member Thomas – No

Council Member Travis voting – No

Council Member Cisneros voting - No

Council Member Gallegos voting – No

Council Member Pollard voting – Yes

Council Member Castex- Tatum voting – No

Council Member Knox voting – Yes

Council Member Robinson voting – No

Council Member Kubosh voting – Yes

Council Member Plummer voting – No

Council Member Alcorn voting – No

MOTION 2021-0476 FAILED

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Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Plummer for her written Amendment. Council Member Plummer presented a written amendment, as follows:

“I moved to amend Agenda Item #5 on the August 10-11, 2021 City Council Agenda, as follows: I hereby amend Agenda Item #5 to replace every instance of the date “November 7, 2023” with the following date: “November 8, 2022”.

Mayor Turner and Members of Council commented, and questioned Council Member Plummer written amendment, after discussion a Roll Call vote was called.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Turner voting – No

Council Member Peck voting – No

Council Member Jackson voting – No

Council Member Kamin voting – No

Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting – No

Council Member Martin voting – No

Council Member Thomas – No

Council Member Travis voting – No

Council Member Cisneros voting - No

Council Member Gallegos voting – No

Council Member Pollard voting – No

Council Member Castex- Tatum voting – No

Council Member Knox voting – No

Council Member Robinson voting – No

Council Member Kubosh voting – Yes

Council Member Plummer voting – Yes

Council Member Alcorn voting – No

MOTION 2021-0477 FAILED

A vote was called for the main item, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0696 ADOPTED

6. ORDINANCE accepting the individual proposals from INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY, and LLOYD’S OF LONDON which are participating in the Layered Cyber Insurance Program, and approving and authorizing the purchase of Cyber Insurance - $1,151,814 - Property & Casualty Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0697 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE appropriating $300,000.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for the Design, Construction, and Maintenance of a Hike and Bike Trail from Buffalo Bend Nature Park to Hidalgo Park - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Kubosh absent.

ORDINANCE 2021-0698 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and GALVESTON COUNTY to support the Human Trafficking Task Force - $15,000.00 - Grant Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0699 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 30 and 31

30. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PECK, JACKSON, KAMIN, EVANS-SHABAZZ, THOMAS, GALLEGOS, CASTEX-TATUM, ROBINSON, PLUMMER and ALCORN This was Item 23 on Agenda of August 4, 2021 – Was presented, Council Member Kamin moved that rules be suspended for the purpose of referring Item 30 back to the Administration and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2021-0478 ADOPTED

31. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Robinson to adopt 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 - DELAYED BY MOTION #2021-470, 8/4/2021

This was Item 36 on Agenda of August 4, 2021 – Was presented, Council Members Peck, Travis, Gallegos, Knox, Kubosh and Alcorn voting no, balance voting aye. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent.

MOTION 2021-0479 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Travis first Members of Council announced events and discussed matters of interest.

The City Secretary advised that Item 15 have been received:

15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and T2 SYSTEMS, INC, for the Parking Management Information System for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $7,455,725.00 - Parking Management Operating Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0700 ADOPTED

There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:41 a.m. Council Members Gallegos, Pollard, Knox, Kubosh, Plummer and Alcorn absent.

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