City of Houston City Council met Oct. 21

City of Houston City Council met Oct. 21.

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, 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

Stella Ortega, Agenda Office, present. Council Member Tiffany Thomas absent on personal business.

At 1:45 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Cisneros for a proclamation.

Council Member Cisneros presented a proclamation for “See to Succeed”, which is a partnership with the Houston Health Department. Accepting this proclamation were Judy Harris, Deputy Director of the Houston Health Department, J.C. King, Program Manager of See to Succeed/Houston Health Department, Dr. Pat Sego, Medical Director of See to Succeed/Houston Health Department, Robert Mansure, President & CEO of See to Succeed/Houston Health Department, Dr. Veronica Mendez of Vision and Clinical Care/Houston Health Department, William Burge, Chair of the Houston Health Board of Directors and Dr. Jenita Reynolds, Doctor of Education and Vice Chair of Houston Health Foundation.

Mayor Turner presented a proclamation for the Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award – Lifetime Achievement. Accepting the awarded was Sergio Lira.

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for the Invocation. Council Member Evans-Shabazz invited Dr. Max Miller, Pastor (Mt. Hebron Baptist Church) and after which Council Member Evans-Shabazz led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Council Member Tiffany Thomas absent on personal business.

Council Member Robinson moved to delay the minutes and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED

Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will offer the options to participate by videoconference or in-person. The meeting will be open to the public but restrictions regarding masks, allowable room capacity, and seating arrangements may be in place.

The public meeting location will be City Hall Council Chamber, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002. The Mayor, as presiding officer of City Council, and some 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. The meeting will also be 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.

Members of the public may also provide public comment during the public session portion of the meeting at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 684 328 186#. Details for signing up to speak in person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html.

Members of the public may attend the Wednesday Council session in-person, or via Teams at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 636 759 34#. 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 requested the City Secretary to call the list of speakers

#1 - DOMINIC MAZOCH – 110 W. Rocky Creek Rd. – 77076 – 832-372-3998 – Item No. 24 – PRCHOU, LLC/METRO Bus Drive Lane – (In Person).

Council Member Robinson stated to Mayor Turner that Mr. Mazoch is one of the most engaged citizens that he’s seen. He is a regular commenter at the Transportation Policy Council and he comes to council meetings to tell Council Members. He comes to the Metro Board meetings and he’s all about coordination and public transit. Council Member Robinson thanked him for coming down here.

Members of Council thanked Mr. Mazoch for coming to the council meeting and giving his statement.

#2 - TIFFANY MONROE – 12500 Sandpiper Dr. – 77035 – 713-835-0354 – Item Nos. 20, 28 and 29 – Texas Department of Housing/Waterscape Consultants, Inc/Landscape Art, Inc - (Teleconference).

#3 - ROBERTO CENTENO – 3402 Garrott St., Apt. #9 – 77006 – No Phone - Fired Director of Housing – (In Person).

#4 - JEFF BERG – 5454 Washington Ave., Apt. #3506 – 77007 – 337-453-6188 – Washington Avenue bars – (Teleconference).

Council Member Alcorn stated to Mayor Turner that these bar issues are not going away and she has had some conversations with the City Attorney. She really feels like a coordinated effort is going to be needed from various city departments (Legal, HPD, TABC, Health, ARA, Parking) to get at some of these really top offenders. We need to take a coordinated approach at these bars. She does want to say that the noise ordinance changes are moving along and they are expecting to present something in November to the committee. Council Member Alcorn thanked Mr. Berg for his continuing efforts to highlight these issues and that they are hearing him. Members of Council commented on Mr. Berg’s statement.

Mayor Turner stated that there have been a number of stakeholder meetings and there will continue to be meetings. Chief Finner is very aware and they are trying to take some definitive steps with respect to a lot of the activity taking place outside of those establishments.

MARIAN WRIGHT – 709 Bayland Ave. – 77009 – 713-899-7439 – Unsafe conditions – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#5 - HELEN HELAIRE – No Address – 281-732-9814 – GLO/Reimbursement/Repairs/Legal Dept./Compliance/Tom McCasland/Hurricane Harvey – (Teleconference) – Visually Impaired.

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Helaire that he would have someone to give her a call this week and they are going to pull her information.

SERREVA PAGE – No Address – 281-216-8215 – Veterans and City workers/HPD – (Virtual) – joypain99@gmail.com. NOT PRESENT

#6 - GLADYS HOUSE-EL – 1605 Andrews St. – 77019 – 832-781-9724 – Erroneous water bill and reading – (Teleconference).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. House-El that he is looking at a note that states she has been contacted by HPW and they are addressing her concerns. Mayor Turner asked if that was true and she stated that isn’t true and they didn’t tell him the full story. They told her that she can’t ask for a zero balance, they would continue to charge her late fees and that she was wasting her time going to the Mayor. They are still forcing them to pay a higher bill then they normally do. Mayor Turner advised that they should be able to address that because the bills went up as a result of Winter Storm Uri. Those bills were adjusted and they did amend Chapter 47 to address a lot of that. He requested her to continue to work with HPW and to let him know what type of feed back that she is getting.

THELMA SCOTT – 15331 Kuykendahl, Apt. #1201 – 77090 – 346-298-8819 – Event at HISD on October 21, 2021 – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#7- ROCKY JACKSON – 4223 Sterling, Unit A – 77051 – 337-688-1962 – Streets – (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Jackson to make sure she gives her information to Rene Ruiz and they will follow up.

#8 - TOWANA BRYANT – No Address – No Phone – OBO/Mayor’s Office – Transparency and due process – (In Person).

Council Member Pollard stated to Mayor Turner that Ms. Bryant has been diligent in her efforts to express her concerns regarding a contract dispute that she has with a particular prime. She has gone through length to stay in contact with his office, the Mayor’s office and OBO to try to find a resolution. That is why he thinks it’s so important to look at the Contract Compliance Commission and to make sure that it has an avenue for subcontractors. Right now, it’s primarily put in place to allow primes an opportunity to appeal. They really need to create language that will allow primes to have a third party that they can go before an actual Board or Commission for hearings based on their grievances. He also thinks that they need to have contingencies in place for primes. He truly thinks that these specific policies for them to look into to strengthen the MWBE program and to give subcontractors an opportunity to have their grievances held.

Mayor Turner stated that is a conversation that they can certainly have with Council Member Castex-Tatum as well as OBO because the changes, with respect to MWBE’s, all came back before the Economic Development Committee. He stated to Ms. Bryant that he would look into everything that she has presented.

#9 - LAKEITA DOTSON – 3100 Gillespie St. – 77020 – 346-760-7080 – Large Pothole/Damage to vehicle – (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Dotson that he’s aware that HPW and City Legal have made attempts to reach her to explain how to make a claim. Ms. Dotson advised that she only heard from Public Safety and not Legal. Mayor Turner asked her to get with Rene Ruiz to get the information and then they can follow up with her.

JUDY HARDIN – 3614 McKinley Ln. – 77088 – 346-406-9732 – Public Works and speed cushions – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#10 - DANIELLE JOHNAI – 3336 Francis St. - 77004 – 713-518-5111 – CBA for Third Ward (Virtual) daniellejohnai7@gmail.com.

Mayor Turner advised Ms. Johnai that he is in the process of reviewing the Community Benefit Agreement and hopes to be able to reach a point that a document will be submitted to the Economic Development Committee for their consideration soon.

#11 - BARBARA LYND – No Address – 281-836-5504 – Witness and Recovery for the City and State – (Teleconference).

PAULA CURRY – 24107 Noble Darcy Ln. – Katy, TX – 77496 – 832-392-5472 – Continuation of help – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#12 - ALICIA RICE – 4910 Burma Rd. – 77033 – 832-890-4100 – Building/Harvey home – (Teleconference)

CHRISTOPHER CATO – 7710 Boggess Rd. – 77016 – 713-491-2074 – Water meter illegally removed – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#13 - ART SMITH – 5315 Sonora St. – 77020 – 713-691-9206 – HPD alleged retaliation and intimidation after appearance before Council – (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Smith that he needs to check this out and if they made those type of phone calls, they shouldn’t have made them. He will follow up with Mr. Smith.

Council Member Pollard stated to Mr. Smith that he did follow up with his granddaughter because she reached out to him. She expressed some of the concerns and told her to continue to follow up with his office because they need to have that information as well. Also, she had some further evidence that she wanted to bring forth. He suggested she go to the District Attorney’s Office, in person, and that would be a great start if she has information that hasn’t been provided. They are going to be the agency that will receive that information so they can continue to investigate.

#14 - KOFFEY SMITH EL-BEY – 5315 Sonora St. – 77020 – 713-691-9206 – HPD misuse of position government resources of website – (In Person).

VIJI MEDI – 5240 Center St. – 77007 – 310-977-2505 – Washington Avenue issues – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

KERRY RICE – No Address – 832-245-7478 – Need help – (Virtual) – kerryyrice@gmail.com. NOT PRESENT

#15 - ASHLIE THOMPSON – 12835 Regal Oaks Bend Ln. – 77047 – 831-869-6296 – Opportunity zones – (In Person).

#16 - PERATA BRADLEY - 1320 Robin St. - 77019 – 832-469-8290 – Freedman Town Conservancy (In Person).

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

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/10122021-780

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 3:17 p.m., the City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 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, October 13, 2021 with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, 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. Council Member Tiffany Thomas absent on personal business.

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

Council Member Tiffany Thomas absent on personal business.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Turner stated that he wanted to start off congratulating the Houston Astros for their win over Chicago and now they are preparing to play the Boston Red Sox. With respect to vaccines, he still wants to encourage people to get their vaccines. As of October 10th, 77.4% of Houstonians have received their first dose and 66% are fully vaccinated. The Mayor’s Youth Council started last night and it was good to meet all 19 of them here at City Hall. He’s looking forward to working with them. On Saturday, the Houston Parks Department will host the third, “Love Our Park’s Fest” at Woodruff Park. He is looking forward to being there on Saturday.

Last night was a great affair at the Houston Botanical Gardens with AAMA, with Council Members Cisneros and Gallegos. They are working to design and construct the Latino Cultural Arts Center and he certainly wants to encourage people to look into investing in that project. A lot of talent was displayed last night and it was a great moment. On a sad note, Shawn McLemore had passed away and there will be a celebration of life honoring the Houston gospel artist who died a few days ago. He will be deeply missed by his family and fans. Shawn McLemore, may he rest in peace.

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 34

ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 2

2. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $760,233.00 and acceptance of work on contract with TIMES CONSTRUCTION, INC for Brock Park Bridge Replacement for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - 7.70% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT B – JACKSON – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0555 ADOPTED

PROPERTY - NUMBER 3

3. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney, to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court, to pay all Costs of Court in connection with eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. Mola Ventures LLC, et al.; Cause No. 1168543, for SPELLMAN DETENTION BASIN PROJECT - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0556 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 4 through 15

4. TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION for payment for Annual Re-Certification Fees for Firefighters for Fire Department - $398,800.00 - General Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0557 ADOPTED

5. CLEAR GLASS MOBILE SERVICE, INC for Automotive Replacement Glass and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,235,010.40 - Fleet Management Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0558 ADOPTED

6. ILLUMINA, INC for Reagents and Test Kits for SARS-CoV-2 Testing for the Houston Health Department $451,065.90 - Grant Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0559 ADOPTED

7. CUSTOM LOGIC DESIGN, INC for Emergency Alert and Dispatch Software License Upgrades, Maintenance, and Support Services for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $180,873.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0560 ADOPTED

9. ORDINANCE appropriating $585,000.00 from the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the refresh of aging Technology Equipment for the Crime Analysis & Command Center – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-869 ADOPTED

10. TEKSYS, INC for Purchase of Audio-Visual Equipment and Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources for the Houston Police Department - $689,229.80 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Grant Funds

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0561 ADOPTED

11. MUSTANG COMPOSITE SERVICES, LLC for the installation of Catwalk Grating at the White Oak Wastewater Treatment Plant for Houston Public Works - $137,744.43 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0562 ADOPTED

12. CAPCORP for the On-Site Sludge Conveyor System Belt Modification Services at Northgate and Greenridge Wastewater Treatment Plants for Houston Public Works - $94,042.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0563 ADOPTED

13. COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - $153,050.10, THE PATHLIGHT COMPANY - $189,691.90 for Fittings and Appurtenances for Houston Public Works - 32 Months with two one-year options $342,742.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0564 ADOPTED

14. DECOULANT, INC for purchase of Metering Pump Parts for Houston Public Works - $28,528.50 Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0565 ADOPTED

15. APPLE SPECIALTIES, INC - $1,073,270.00 and CITY SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - $4,957,224.01 for Plumbing Supplies for Various Departments - 3 Years with two one year options - 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 2021-0566 ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 17

17. RESOLUTION appointing AL ODOM to serve as the representative of the City of Houston on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2021-0030 ADOPTED ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 19 through 34

19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEXICAN AMERICANS to extend the term of the contract and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS ("HOPWA") Funds for the continuing administration of a HOPWA Supportive Services Program - $145,677.40 - Grant Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0870 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,517,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the planned Network Refresh Project for Houston Information Technology Services - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0871 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE appropriating of $1,900,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the SAP HR-ONE HCM Project for Houston Information Technology Services; and Various Other Departments - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0872 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE appropriating $479,472.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund, awarding Construction Contract to PRCHOU, LLC for Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) Bus Drive Lane Project at William P. Hobby Airport (Project 236); 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 Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) Bus Drive Lane Project financed by Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0873 ADOPTED

26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between BUTLER SNOW LLP and City of Houston relating to review of allegations relating to or arising from affordable housing matters; establishing a maximum contract amount - $275,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund – Item 26 was not received and was not considered.

27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City and MUNISERVICES, LLC for Sales/Use Tax Audit and Sales/Use Tax Analysis and Reporting Services - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0874 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS and J – POLLARD - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0875 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE appropriating $811,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing agreement for Soccer Field Improvements to Phase II of Houston Amateur Sports Park (“Reimbursement Agreement”) among DYNAMO SOCCER SP, LLC, HOUSTON AMATEUR SPORTS PARK LGC, INC, and City of Houston, Texas - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0876 ADOPTED

32. ORDINANCE calling for Public Hearings at which interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard on: 1) proposed amendment to existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and KINGSBRIDGE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT to annex for limited purposes certain territory located within and in the vicinity of such district in Fort Bend County, Texas; 2) proposed amendment to existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT to annex for limited purposes certain territory within and in the vicinity of such District in MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS; 3) proposed amendment to the existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and WILLOW POINT MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT to annex for limited purposes certain territory within and in the vicinity of such district in Fort Bend and Waller Counties, Texas; 4) proposed amendment to existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 55 to annex for limited purposes certain territory within and in the vicinity of such district in Harris County, Texas; and 5) proposal of City of Houston, Texas to impose Sales and Use Tax in such territories; providing for the publication of notice of such hearings - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN and F - THOMAS

SUGGESTED HEARING DATES - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 10 & 17, 2021 - 9:00 A.M. - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0877 ADOPTED

33. ORDINANCE appropriating $57,500.00 out of Metro Projects Non-DDSRF Capital Fund; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and SAINT GEORGE PLACE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for Construction of Sidewalks along Bering Ditch bounded by Windswept Lane, Beverly Hill Street, Utility Drive and West Greenridge Drive - DISTRICT J – POLLARD – The City Secretary advised that Item 33 was pulled by the Administration and would not be considered.

34. ORDINANCE appropriating $30,617.25 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for relocation of a 6” Force Main; providing funding for CIP cost recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0878 ADOPTED

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

1. RECOMMENDATION from the Director Mayor’s Office of Government Relations for Annual Renewal of Membership in the TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE - $94,348.00 - General Fund – Was presented. Moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, Council Member Knox voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2021-0567 ADOPTED

8. AMEND MOTION #2021-404, 6/30/2021, TO INCREASE spending authority to HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE for the Support, Advancement, and Promotion of the Arts for the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs - $110,000.00 - Tourism Promotion Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0568 ADOPTED

16. STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION for approval of spending authority to purchase Liquid Deodorizer through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule Program for Various Departments - from August 6, 2021 to September 10, 2025 with one year option - $2,550,000.00 - General and Enterprise Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0569 ADOPTED

18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and BUCKNER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC, extending the term of the contract and providing additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for Program Costs including Supportive Housing and Other Supportive Services to families with children who are in danger of being separated from their families - $100,000.00 - Grant Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0879 ADOPTED

20. ORDINANCE authorizing City of Houston to enter into contract with TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for an award of Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0880 ADOPTED

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Air Service Incentive Program for Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - $10,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0881 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE for a Grant for Reentry Services; approving the acceptance and disbursement of Grant Funds thereunder - $1,000,000.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0882 ADOPTED

28. ORDINANCE appropriating $92,500.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and WATERSCAPE CONSULTANTS, INC for design on Tranquility Fountain Renovation for Houston Parks and Recreation Department - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0883 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE appropriating $370,792.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund, $40,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund, $250,000.00 out of Parks Special Fund and $253,078.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding Construction Contract to LANDSCAPE ART, INC for T.C. Jester Park Playground; setting a deadline for the proposer's execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance and other required contract documents to the City; holding the proposer in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for engineering and materials testing services and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund, the Contributed Capital Project Fund, the Parks Special Fund and the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT C – KAMIN Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0884 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Thomas first Members of Council announced events and discussed matters of interest. There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:09 a.m.

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