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City of Houston City Council met Aug. 31.
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. Council Member Sallie Alcorn absent on personal business. Mayor Turner absent.
At 1:40 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Kamin for a proclamation and stated that Mayor Turner will be joining the meeting shortly.
Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to Plumbers Local Union #68 to recognize their service during Hurricane Uri and always helping communities in need. Accepting the proclamation was Chato Woodard.
At 1:43 p.m., Mayor Turner joined the meeting.
Council Member Evans-Shabazz presented a proclamation to Alfreda’s Soul Food Restaurant to recognize their 57 years of service to the Third Ward community. Accepting the proclamation were the owners of Alfreda’s Soul Food Restaurant, Troy and Marguerite Williams.
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Martin (on behalf of Council Member Alcorn) for the Invocation after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Member Sallie Alcorn absent on personal business.
Council Member Martin moved to adopt the minutes of June 2, 2021 and August 2- 3, 2021 and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED
Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, Tuesday’s 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. 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# 598 627729#. Details for signing up and participating are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html.
On Wednesday, if the Governor’s order is extended, 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 Chamber, 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 Wednesday via teleconference at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 168 898 729#, however no public comment will be allowed.
On Wednesday, if the Governor’s order is not extended, the public meeting location will be City Hall Council Chamber, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002, and the Mayor, as presiding officer of City Council, and other Council Members will be physically present. Other Council Members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code applicable to a governmental body that extends into three or more counties.
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.
At 2:07 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the list of speakers
DIANA WILLIAMS – 4407 New Orleans – 77020 – 281-435-4143 – Item No. 17 – Wesley A.M.E. Church/For purchase of land/2209 Emancipation Ave. NOT PRESENT
#8 - MO CORTEZ – 5415 Scott St. – 77021 – 512-521-9190 – Homeless Feeding Ordinance.
Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Cortez that he is happy to work with them and the homeless population.
#1 - NICK COOPER – 8377 Westview Dr. – 77055 – 281-289-2569 – Food not bombs.
Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Cooper that this is not about trying to hurt the homeless at all. This is trying to find the best fit for everyone that‘s involved. He’s offered, for example, to feed them in an indoor facility with tables and chairs. He‘s also offered another location. What has never worked is having this being done at the library which discourages families and their children from attending the library. This is to find the best place for this activity and he will work with anybody, this organization, and churches, to have the feeding done and would work to assist them there at that location.
Members of Council commented on Mr. Cooper‘s statement.
#2 - ELIAS MEADOWS – 2516 White Oak Dr. – 77009 – 713-553-3338 – Homeless Feeding Ordinance.
#3 - JAIME LAWSON – 4424 Bell St. – 77023 – 713-815-0504 – Homeless Feeding Ordinance/Library.
Mayor Turner stated that he wanted to add that in the last seven months, they have successfully housed at least 6,000 homeless people in the City of Houston. The initiative between the City of Houston and Harris County is working. He is very pleased with that initiative because ultimately you want to put everybody into supportive, wrap around housing.
#4 - SHERE DORE – No Address – No Phone – Food not bombs Houston.
Council Member Kubosh stated that he appreciates all of the speakers coming today. He knows it’s a very sensitive issue. He knows that there are areas around City Hall and the library that would possibly be available such as Sam Houston Park. There are a lot of places there and he hopes that they can come up with some type of solution.
#5 - NIA COLBERT – 326 South Jensen Dr. – 77003 – 346-339-7122 - City’s role in Houston homeless crisis.
DAVID RIVAS – 3510 Manitou Dr. – 77013 – 832-428-0576 - No thru trucks in residential area. NOT PRESENT
DANIEL HINOJOSA – 5434 Lawndale St. – 77023 – 713-373-6703 – Portable signage problem. NOT PRESENT
BRENDA MURCHINSON – 3106 Webster St. – 77004 – 713-650-8510 – Complaints against Sheila Jackson Lee’s Office/No running water. NOT PRESENT
#6 - JOSEPH EMMANUEL – 8534 Compton St. – 77016 – 202-303-7457 – Solid Waste.
Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Emmanuel that it is always important when you try to go through any of the Departments. If you’re not getting a response then this is a good place to come. Solid Waste certainly wants to correct any of the problems there is. There are a lot of hard working people in Solid Waste. They go six days a week. He noted the address and they will work even harder to do a better job. He does appreciate Mr. Emmanuel for bringing it to their attention.
Council Member Jackson stated to Mr. Emmanuel that she is the Council Member for that area and he is more than welcome to reach out to her office.
CHRISTOPHER CATO – 7710 Boggess Rd. – 77016 – 346-843-1000 – Utility bill (Water meter). NOT PRESENT
JOHN JOHNSON – 7102 Windemere St. – 77088 – 832-453-1900 – Conduct of HPD. NOT PRESENT
#7 - CHERAL CARPENTER – 368 N. Post Oak Ln – 77022 – 281-960-8069 – HFD/Ambulance.
MIKE FLEIFEL – 1308 W. Webster St. – 77019 – 832-706-0273 – In favor of RPP#011121- 24-345/Parking permits. NOT PRESENT
MARSHA FLEIFEL - 1308 W. Webster St. – 77019 – 832-706-0273 – In favor of RPP#011121- 24-345/Parking permits. NOT PRESENT
#9 - JONATHAN WHITE – 18001 Cypress Trace Rd. – 77090 – 832-279-7221 – Second chances.
Mayor Turner stated to Mr. White that he was going to take a look his file and talk to Chief Finner to see what they can do.
#10 - GREGORY GREEN – 15410 Fawnvilla Dr. – 77068 – 281-667-8679 – Reinstatement to Houston Fire Department.
ANDREA GEORGE – 18927 Atasca Oaks Dr. – Humble, TX - 77346 - 832-347-5376 – BARC. NOT PRESENT
#11 - GLADYS HOUSE-EL – 1605 Andrews – 77019 – 832-781-9724 – Ditch dredging/Roof repair/Street paving.
RHONDA JONES – 8403 Bird Meadow Ln. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 281-438-0291 – Super Neighborhood in Fort Bend. NOT PRESENT
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/08312021-677
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 2:54 p.m., the City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, 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, September 1, 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 9:03 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
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner stated the delta variant is still running high and hospital rooms are full of COVID patients. He got a text message from Bill McKeon from TMC and he says that this is one of the roughest periods right now. Again, he wants to encourage people and for City of Houston employees to get their vaccines. Director Cheeks sent him an email yesterday that the number of municipal employees that are sick with COVID is 163, which has gone up. The number of HPD officers who are sick with COVID is 125 and the number of firefighters is at 52. The total is 340. He wants to encourage City employees to wear their mask especially when you’re inside. He’s also strongly encouraging you to get vaccinated. If the numbers continue to climb up, he is going to do more than encourage. Immediately after the incentive program was implemented, the number of people being vaccinated started going up. The incentive program is working. He wanted to remind people with the first shot, if you are in Houston there is a $100.00 gift card and then on the second shot, they get $50.00. Please get the vaccine. It does work.
Our collective thoughts and prayers go out to the people in Louisiana, for those who are there and for those that have traveled outside of Louisiana, for the time period in which it will take to get their power back on. He really wants to lift the State of Louisiana up. He does want to acknowledge people who have provided support and he knows that the City of Houston is working with the Lakewood Church, Gallery Furniture and working with the National Association of Christian Churches and he really wants to highlight them because they have the capacity to house, feed, and provide showers to anywhere from 500 to 1,000 people. As of last night, they had about 250 to 300 people there. The National Association of Christian Churches has really stepped up working in collaboration with the Red Cross. For those who need a place to stay and food, the National Association of Christian Churches is located at 16880 Central Green Blvd. He also wanted to acknowledge Kroger because they are partnering with them as well. They will be providing trucks of food and supplies to people in Louisiana as soon as the roads clears. There are several Houston Firefighters who are in Louisiana as we speak. Mayor Pro Tem Martin and Council Member Robinson will be heading to Louisiana tomorrow and he asked them to represent the City of Houston. He wanted to thank them both.
Mayor Turner stated they have dealt with the water and wastewater rates a few months ago and based on the rate study on July 23, 2021, Council adopted Ordinance 2021-0515 to authorize their position for new rate charges and fees for water and wastewater services based on an effective date of September 1, 2021. Also, Council authorized the Director of Houston Public Works by September 1, 2021 to revise the study and to adjust the rates downward as appropriate while maintaining the implementation schedule authorized by Council.
Today, the Legislature passed a number of bills but as of September 1, 2021, the permitless carry law goes into effect in this State. Most people will be able to carry handguns in public without going through training or having to get permits. H.B.1927 does not, however, prevent City of Houston from regulating when employees can carry a handgun while at work and the policy remains the same. People may be allowed to have firearms when they come, for example, to City Hall but in the absence of meetings, you can’t have guns in Council Chambers.
And lastly, on a sad note, on Monday, a Fleet Management employee died in a work-related accident. On behalf of the City of Houston, he extends his condolences to the family of Manuel Castillo. He was a seasoned mechanic who had been with the department since 2006 and most recently serving as a Level III Mechanic, the highest skill level recognized by the City of Houston. He was highly regarded by his supervisors and coworkers, alike, and will be missed by the Fleet Management Department and the City of Houston. Again, he wants to lift up the family of Manuel Castillo.
Members of Council commented and questioned Mayor Turner on the Mayor’s Report. At 9:19 a.m. Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call Item 1 first.
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of KENNETH ALLEN as Director of the PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT for the City of Houston – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0492 ADOPTED
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 39
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 2 through 5
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT:
Position One - DARCY JOHN LEFSRUD, reappointment for a term to expire 6/1/2023
Position Two - GLORIA L. HANEY, appointment to Position Two, for a term to expire 6/1/2023
Position Three - AMAR P. MOHITE, reappointment for a term to expire 6/1/2023
Position Four - JAMES L. LLAMAS, reappointment for a term to expire 6/1/2023
Position Five - RYAN M. LEVASSEUR, appointment for a term to expire 6/1/2023
Position Six - NANCY J.W. DARST, reappointment for a term to expire 6/1/2023
Position Seven - DESMOND BERTRAND-PITTS, appointment for a term to expire 6/1/2023
Position Eight - WILLIAM FULTON, appointment for a term to expire 6/1/2023
Position Ten - DANIEL ARGUIJO, appointment for a term to expire 6/1/2025
Position Twelve - MUDDASSIR SIDDIQI, appointment for a term to expire 6/1/2025
Position Fifteen - JEANETTE M. CRIGLAR, appointment for a term to expire 6/1/2025
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0493 ADOPTED
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, for a term to expire June 1, 2025:
Position Eight - GENORA K. BOYKINS, reappointment
Position Nine - RANDY PRYOR, reappointment
Position Ten - MARCUS DAVIS, appointment
Position Eleven - ANTOINETTE (TONI) M. JACKSON, reappointment
Position Twelve - CLAY CRAWFORD, appointment
Position Thirteen - GILBERT A. HERRERA, reappointment
Position Fourteen - THEODORE J. (TED) ZWIEG, reappointment
Position Fifteen - CAT NGUYEN, reappointment
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0494 ADOPTED
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THIRTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (OLD SIXTH WARD):
Position Three - CLAUDE ANELLO, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2022 Position Four - PHILIP C. NEISEL, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2022, and to serve as Chair for a term ending 12/31/2021
Position Five - PATRICK MCKENZIE HALL, appointment, or a term to expire 12/31/2022
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0495 ADOPTED
5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OLD SIXTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Position Three - CLAUDE ANELLO, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2022 Position Four - PHILIP C. NEISEL, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2022, and to serve as Chair for a term ending 12/31/2021
Position Five - PATRICK MCKENZIE HALL, appointment, or a term to expire 12/31/2022
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0496 ADOPTED
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 8 and 9
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $860,805.00 and acceptance of work on contract with LANDSCAPE ART, INC for Walter Rasmus Park - 3.84% over the original contract amount and under the 10% contingency - DISTRICT J – POLLARD - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0497 ADOPTED
9. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $904,385.00 and acceptance of work on contract with LANDSCAPE ART, INC for Avondale Promenade Park - 5.37% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0498 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 10 through 13
10. GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY - $17,919,041.00 and SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC - $4,279,673.00 for spending authority to purchase tires through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for the Fleet Management Department - $22,198,714.00 - Fleet Management Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0499 ADOPTED
11. CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $661,473.00, CALDWELL COUNTRY FORD - $33,806.00, SILSBEE FORD, INC - $60,908.00 and ED MORSE LLC dba FREEDOM CDJR - $221,100.00 for purchase of Off-Cycle Automobiles, Utility Vehicles, Vans and Light-Duty Trucks through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments - $977,287.00 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0500 ADOPTED
12. HYTORC OF TEXAS, INC to provide Water Valve Operators and Components for Houston Public Works - $158,806.05 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0501 ADOPTED
13. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC dba FERGUSON WATERWORKS for Emergency Plumbing Supplies for Houston Public Works - $83,693.53 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0502 ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 14
14. RESOLUTION authorizing a grant application to the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for the purpose of removing accumulated siltation and sediment deposits from the San Jacinto River into Lake Houston; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief Recovery Officer of the Houston Mayor’s Office of Recovery to act as the City’s representative in the application process, with the authority to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the grant; and making various findings and other provisions related to the subject – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2021-0027 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 15 through 39
15. ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISIONS 1 AND 2, ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to auto wreckers used to perform nonconsent and police-authorized tows; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0753 ADOPTED
16. ORDINANCE authorizing City of Houston, Texas Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2021D and City of Houston, Texas Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2021E; authorizing the payment and security thereof; approving the principal amount, interest rates, prices, terms and sale thereof; approving certain other procedures, provisions and agreements related thereto, including authorizing the execution and delivery of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, Special Escrow Deposit Agreement, and other Agreements; approving the preparation, distribution and use of a private placement memorandum; making certain findings and other declarations necessary and incidental to the issuance of such bonds; and declaring an emergency - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0754 ADOPTED
17. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,000,000.00 from the Homeless and Housing Consolidated Fund; approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston and WESLEY A.M.E. CHURCH for purchase of approximately 62,500 square feet of land located at 2209 Emancipation Avenue, Houston, Texas 77003 for the development of affordable housing; approving a Special Warranty Deed - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0755 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE adopting the City of Houston Affordable Home Development Program Guidelines - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0756 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE appropriating $107,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the IT Help Desk Software Upgrade Project for Houston Information Technology Services and Various Other Departments - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0757 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2017-0545, as amended, to increase the maximum contract amount of the License Agreement between the City and CONDUENT HEALTHY COMMUNITIES CORPORATION; approving and authorizing Amendment 2 to the above-mentioned contract for the maintenance of the Healthy Communities Institute (HCI) Platform for the Houston Health Department - $7,000.00 - Essential Public Health Services - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0758 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE awarding contract to YES AMERICA NOW, INC for Street Sweeping Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $3,371,523.25 Stormwater Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0759 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-7 (Passed on January 2, 2019) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and GAMMA WASTE SYSTEMS, LLC for Medical Waste Removal and Disposal Services for Various Departments - $164,939.37 - General Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0760 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of a grant application to the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for the purpose of removing accumulated siltation and sediment deposits from the San Jacinto River into Lake Houston; declaring the City’s eligibility for assistance under such Program; authorizing the Chief Recovery Officer of the Houston Mayor’s Office of Recovery (the “Director”) to act as the City’s representative in the grant application process; authorizing the Director to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for, accept and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Program - DISTRICT E – MARTIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0761 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $11,496,798.15 out of Tax Increment Funds for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBERS TWO (MIDTOWN ZONE), THREE (MAIN STREET/MARKET SQUARE ZONE), ELEVEN (GREATER GREENSPOINT ZONE), FIFTEEN (EAST DOWNTOWN ZONE), and TWENTY-FIVE (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE) for payment of administrative expenses, payment to Harris County, and payments to certain Redevelopment Authorities as provided herein - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0762 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $12,449,413.00 out of City of Houston, Texas Tax Increment Funds for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBERS ONE (SAINT GEORGE PLACE ZONE), TWO (MIDTOWN ZONE), THREE (MAIN STREET/MARKET SQUARE ZONE), SIX (EASTSIDE ZONE), SEVEN (OLD SPANISH TRAIL/ALMEDA CORRIDORS ZONE), EIGHT (GULFGATE ZONE), NINE (SOUTH POST OAK ZONE), TWELVE (CITY PARK ZONE), and THIRTEEN (OLD SIXTH WARD ZONE), CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, for payment of affordable housing costs, payments to Houston Independent School District, and payments to certain Redevelopment Authorities as provided herein - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0763 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SIX, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (EASTSIDE ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Zone DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0764 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of the GULFGATE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER EIGHT, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (GULFGATE ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and I – GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0765 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of LELAND WOODS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-TWO, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (LELAND WOODS ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority on behalf of the Zone - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0766 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE approving the issuance of Bonds and Notes by the MONTROSE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0767 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE establishing the east and west sides of the 5400 block of Leopold Drive, 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 D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0768 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE to rename Calhoun Road to Martin Luther King Boulevard in between north of Wheeler Street and south of TX-Spur 5 - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0769 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE making certain findings concerning the use of Dwight D. Eisenhower Park and approving and authorizing the sale and conveyance of an easement and right of way with permanent road access and surface site across a portion of Dwight D. Eisenhower Park to SUNOCO PIPELINE, L.P. in connection with such use - DISTRICT E - MARTIN Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0770 ADOPTED
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $50,000.00 out of Contribution for Capital Projects Fund and $387,326.00 out of the METRO Projects Non-DDSRF Capital Fund, awarding contract to TEAMWORK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC for Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT) Spur Connector 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 Contribution for Capital Projects Fund and METRO Projects Non-DDSRF Capital Fund - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0771 ADOPTED
38. ORDINANCE 2021-736, passed first reading August 25, 2021
ORDINANCE granting to SPRINT WASTE OF TEXAS LP, a Texas Domestic Limited Partnership, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - SECOND READING - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. PASSED 2ND READING
39. ORDINANCE 2021-737, passed first reading August 25, 2021
ORDINANCE granting to ZTERS SITE SERVICES, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - SECOND READING - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. PASSED 2ND READING END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
6. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of MELINDA LITTLE to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MONTROSE ZONE), for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2022 – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0503 ADOPTED
7. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of MALCOLM SCOTT to the INDEPENDENT POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD, for a term to expire January 31, 2023 - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0504 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing substantial amendment to the current Emergency Solutions Grant – Coronavirus (“ESG-CV”) Budget in the Amended 2019 Annual Action Plan (“2019 Amended Plan”) to allow the transfer of Emergency Shelter Funds to the Street Outreach Activity within the ESG-CV Budget – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0772 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE appropriating $200,000.00 from Contributed Capital Project Fund for the Open Data Portal Project for Houston Information Technology Services and Various Other Departments - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0773 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,249,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund and $441,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund; approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and ACCRUENT LLC for Facility Condition Assessment Services and Related Software for the General Services Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $125,000.00 - General Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0774 ADOPTED
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,085,600.00 out of METRO Projects Construction DDSRF; approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and GREATER NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT for the Quitman Street Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Transit Project; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the METRO Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS – Was present, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0775 ADOPTED
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 40
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
40. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Procurement Officer to make the following award for Group 1 to ADB SAFEGATE AMERICAS, LLC in the amount not to exceed $6,210,335.00 for Airfield Lighting Supplies for the Houston Airport System - 3 Years with two one-year options - $8,783,480.00 - Enterprise Fund:
COUNCIL DRAW LOTS
GROUP 2, due to receiving identical bids from GLOBE ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC and KINETIC MOTORWERKS LLC in the amount of $2,573,145.00 – Council Member Knox having drawn GLOBE ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to accept the Council Draw Lots and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-505 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Knox first Members of Council announced events and discussed matters of interest.
There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:15 a.m. Council Members Travis, Knox and Kubosh absent.
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