City of Houston City Council met Oct. 26-27

City of Houston City Council met Oct. 26-27.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Council Chamber, City Hall, Tuesday, October 26, 2021

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021, with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany Thomas, Greg Travis, Karla Cisneros, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum and Sallie Alcorn, Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Tarsha Jackson and Robert Gallegos absent. Council Members Dave Martin and David W. Robinson out of the City on City business. Council Members Mike Knox, Michael Kubosh and Letitia Plummer absent on personal business.

At 1:37 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Kamin for a proclamation.

Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to Katy Caldwell recognizing her retirement after 25 years of outstanding service and leadership as CEO of Legacy Community Health. Katy Caldwell accepted her proclamation.

Council Member Alcorn (on behalf of Council Member Kubosh) presented a proclamation to Lewis Jewelers honoring their 40th anniversary. Accepting the proclamation was Sandy Lewis, her son and daughter-in-law, Slade and Cindy Lewis.

Mayor Turner presented a proclamation to Toro recognizing him for being named the NFL Mascot of the Year. Toro accepted his proclamation.

At 2:02 p.m., Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Cisneros for the Invocation. Council Member Cisneros invited Pastor Roy E. Madison (Greater Grace Trinity Baptist Church) and after which Council Member Cisneros led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Council Members Tarsha Jackson and Robert Gallegos absent. Council Members Dave Martin and David W. Robinson out of the City on City business. Council Members Mike Knox, Michael Kubosh and Letitia Plummer absent on personal business.

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of September 25 & 26, 2021 and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, 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# 824 002 058#. 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# 400 551 210#. 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 Alcorn for a procedural motion. Council Member Alcorn moved that the rules be suspended to move Charnelle Brown to the bottom of the 3 minute Non Agenda List of Speaker’s and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0584 ADOPTED

At 2:08 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the list of speakers

#1 - BRIDGETTE WADE – 1614 Driscoll St. – 77019 – 713-851-2214 – Candidate for HISD School Board Trustee/Introduction – (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated that he does want to encourage people to go vote in the school board elections. You can vote early and you have until November 29, 2021 to do so. So, please take the time and look at all the candidates and exercise your right to vote.

JOSUE Z – No Address – 713-299-3820 – HPD – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#2 - WILLIAM SOWELL – Post Office Box 1553 – Bellaire, TX – 77402 – HPD and Harris County Criminal Courthouse – (In Person).

Mayor Turner requested Mr. Sowell to give his information to Rene Ruiz and that he will take a look at his situation and check into it.

Council Member Pollard thanked Mr. Sowell for coming forward and he appreciates his diligence on this matter. Council Member Pollard stated to Mayor Turner that this is a situation that he has looked into for Mr. Sowell. He has a pending court case right now and he has spoken to Ms. Kim Ogg directly requesting she give it extra attention so that they can get her perspective on it. This is something that he has sent to Mayor Turner’s office. He thinks Mr. Sowell has a credible, meritorious argument to be heard regarding being profiled. He wants Mr. Sowell to stay in touch with his office like he has. Council Member Pollard stated that his Chief of Staff has reached out to the Westside Division to come and do another visit to Mr. Sowell’s home.

#3 - IMAM QASIM KHAN – 5514 Hirsh Rd. – 77026 – 346-303-1931 – Reflection on Police Reform – (In Person).

#4 - FORREST STOKES – No Address – No Phone – Veteran issues – (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Stokes that they have the Mayor’s Veterans Affairs Office to assist all veterans in the City of Houston for whatever services they may require. Mr. Robert Dembo is the Director and he would be able to assist. If you are a homeless veteran, Marc Eichenbaum can certainly assist him because there is a place to go for any and all Veterans that exist in the city who find themselves homeless. Mr. Stokes advised Mayor Turner that he has already spoken to them and they don’t want to help him. Mayor Turner stated that he has a note and even though he has already spoken to them in the past, they want to assist.

GLEN GUDKINS – 8110 Hezekiah Ln. – 77088 – 409-800-3543 – Issue with HFD ambulance – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

CHARLES MOORE – 11814 Spruce Mountain Dr. – 77067 – 832-228-4629 – Business ideas – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

TRUZAN AMOS – 8308 Shotwell St. – 77016 – 832-693-5104 – Issues with home repair since Hurricane Harvey – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

MARGARET FLINT – 2312 Wichita – 77004 – 713-922-7532 – Housing voucher – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

LEA ANGLE – 5900 Selinsky Rd. – 77048 – 832-524-4245 – Slumlord – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

WILL MILES – No Address – 346-758-7164 – 501 3C/Non-Profit Organization detrimental to the City – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

ROBERT HORTON – 3614 Main – 77026 – 832-748-4010 – My money – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#5 - CHRISTOPHER EUSTICE – 6555 W. Forest Dr. – 77079 – 832-259-1634 – Erroneous parking tickets – (Teleconference).

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Eustice that they are always willing to take a second look at things. He’s looking at a note and it does say that in April 2021, Mr. Eustice received a citation on April 16 for parking in a tow away zone. It is a violation of the Houston Code of Ordinances to park your vehicle when one or more signs are erected giving notice. The location that Mr. Eustice parked his vehicle was signed no parking with a tow-away zone for mobility purposes and to prevent parking on highly trafficked streets during the peak hours and he knows that Mr. Eustice did appeal. The evidence showed that he was in the wrong. Mayor Turner stated that he is more than willing to take another look at it.

AMELIA ORMEROD – 4115 Lillian St. – 77007 – 832-952-7473 – Pool at the Metropolitan Multi Service Center – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#6 - STEPHON DAVIS – 4702 Tidewater Dr. - 77045 – 713-726-8121 – EDH Media O’Shea television (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Davis that he is looking forward to learning more about what they are doing. He knows that there has been a lot of conversations about building a major sound stage right here in the City of Houston. Mr. Davis stated that they have actress, Charnell Brown, actors Gary Sturgess, Carl Anthony Payne and comedian, Coco Brown on board. They are having a big event on November 12th called “The Blackout” event and it’s going to be a huge festival. He invited Mayor Turner and members of Council to come and see what everyone has been talking about. Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Davis to make sure that they send them the invite.

#7 - ERIC HUNTER – 13426 Ella Ridge Ln. – 77067 – 832-574-1840 – O’Shea Television Show – (In Person).

Members of Council commented on Mr. Hunter’s statement.

#8 - PAUL DANCY – 5055 Sunflower, Apt.#210 – 77033 – 281-772-9832 – Sign (In Person). Mr. Dancy presented a gift for Mayor Turner and requested a picture with the Mayor.

#9 - ANTRONE HARRIS – 16311 N Eldridge Pkwy – Tomball, TX – 77377 – 713-545-3964 – Providing more job opportunities in the City – (In Person).

Mr. Harris informed Council that he is the lead actor of the show. The Mayor stated that he wants to be a supporter of the show. He thinks that what they are doing is fantastic and it is important for them to be supported. It’s important for the City to be supportive. They need to let them know how specifically the City of Houston can be supportive. We all need to work collectively to make this happen.

Members of Council questioned and commented on Mr. Harris’s statement.

#10 - CHARNELLE BROWN - No Address – No Phone - (Teleconference).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Brown that it is good to hear from her and congratulations on all her success. He asked that she specifically tell them what they need to do, how they can be supportive and how they can move things forward. She doesn’t have to convince them because they are committed. She stated to Mayor Turner that they actually need to get with the Film Commission to get a lot of discounts or financial backing for O’Shea because she doesn’t know how that can work out with what they are doing but she knows they need that financing to keep going and to finish. Mayor Turner stated that he is going to have Necole Irvin, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, to reach out to everyone and also the Houston Arts Alliance.

#11 - STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Will appear to express personal opinion – (Teleconference).

#12 - ASHLEY WILKERSON – Post Office Box 558 – 77001 – Wireless High-Tech Crimes against children – (Teleconference).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Wilkerson that he has her statement and that they will look into it for her.

LINDA BURRELL – 4214 Kelling St. – 77045 – 713-205-3980 – Respond to members of Council – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#13 - TOWANA BRYANT – No Address – No Phone – Open Records/OBO – (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Bryant that he did check into it since she came in last week. He has spoken to Director Marsha Murray and he asked her to make a full presentation to the Economic Development Committee and she will be making that presentation in a public meeting.

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

#14 - JUDY HARDIN – 3614 McKinley Ln. – 77088 – 346-760-7080 – Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Planning Department – (Teleconference).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Hardin that they will take a look at it. He knows what she is specifically referring to in the construction development that is taking place on Mansfield in Acres Homes.

DOLORES LOZANO – No Address – 713-503-5242 – The ION – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/10262021-811

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 3:05 p.m., the City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 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 27, 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, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Mike Knox 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 Mike Knox absent on personal business.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Turner stated he had just a few thoughts. The World Series game results last night was not what we wanted but now we prepare for an important Game 2. Let’s continue to root for the Astros and get solidly behind them. The weather will clear before the game this evening. So we’re expecting to see a lot of fans at the fan fest and at the game. We have a little bet with the Mayor of Atlanta, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. So if we should fall short, we will send her some Saint Arnold’s brew, some Blood Brothers BBQ, Irma’s tamales and lemonade and wear their hat and jersey. When we prevail, they will send us some peach cobbler from Atlanta which he knows is going to taste good. Then they are going to send us some cherry cokes and a number of other things. Again, the Astros play Game 2 this evening and we are cheering them on.

The FIFA Selection Committee was in town on yesterday. He thought the host committee made a compelling case for Houston to be chosen. He wants to give kudos to John Arnold and his team, Houston First and all of the departments that participated in the presentation. He thought they did an outstanding job.

The booster shots are available. The Houston Health Department currently provides COVID-19 Pfizer booster and anticipates offering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters starting Thursday or tomorrow. As of October 24th, 78.2% of eligible Houstonians that are 12 years and up have had their first dose and 67.1% are fully vaccinated in the City of Houston. In regards to the Barbara Jordan sculpture, the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is announcing details of the forthcoming Civic Art Commission, celebrating the life of Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. Houston First’s sculpture honoring Barbara Jordan will be in the Houston Public Library, African American Library at the Gregory School. A Houston artist has been selected to execute the commemorative artwork. Barbara Jordan is a Houston legend and the city is proud to honor Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. Look for more details on this later.

Mayor Turner stated with respect to the BARC Foundation, there will be no tricks but there will be plenty of treats tomorrow evening. When the Houston BARC Foundation host “The Trails From The Crypt, a Howl-O-Ween Cocktail Party” in support of BARC, the City of Houston Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. It will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Heights Fire Station. This is an exciting opportunity for the public to enjoy a great Halloween themed event, while supporting our furry friends at BARC. The fund raiser will benefit shelters cared for by BARC. Halloween is on Sunday and he wants people to have fun but for everyone to stay safe. Lastly, he wants to thank the Texas Advocacy Project for honoring him with the Vision Award at last Friday’s Black and White Ball in Austin. He also wants to thank his daughter, Ashely, for accepting this on his behalf and other representatives from the Mayor’s office. The award is for the City’s work to end power based violence and he wanted to recognize Minal Patel

Davis in the Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence for her work. Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 28

ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 1 and 3

1. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $396,682.46 and acceptance of work on contract with BOYER, INC for the Turkey Creek Drainage Gates Rehabilitation at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston - 0.18% under the original construction 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 2021-0585 ADOPTED

3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $13,290,113.75 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for 42-Inch Water Line from West Bellfort Avenue to Bissonnet Street Along Braes Forest Drive and Centerpoint Energy Fee Strip - 2.19% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0586 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 4 and 6

4. FARRWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPLY, INC for approval of spending authority for the purchase of Rigaku Handheld Chemical Identifiers through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $94,159.20 - Grant Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0587 ADOPTED

6. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES-HOUSTON LLC dba CHASTANG FORD - $585,097.00 and RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, LP - $2,197,407.12 for the Purchase of Medium and Heavy-Duty Cab & Chassis and Truck Bodies through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0588 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 9 through 28

9. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 3 to Grant Contract for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program between City and TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION; approving the acceptance and disbursement of Grant Funds thereunder - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0908 ADOPTED

10. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing two Landscape Architecture Task Order Contracts between City of Houston and CLARK CONDON ASSOCIATES, INC, and M2L ASSOCIATES INC for Design Services for the Landscape Architecture Task Order Contracting Program; setting a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options – The City Secretary advised that Item 10 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and RUBICON GLOBAL, LLC for Automated Vehicle Tracking, Routing and Performance Management System through the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Solid Waste Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year - $993,328.05 -

General Fund - The City Secretary advised that Item 12 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

13. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2016-0888 (Passed on November 16, 2016) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and RICOH USA, INC for Supply, Management and Support of Multi-Function Copier/Printer Machines for Various Departments $1,867,924.43 - Central Service Revolving Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0909 ADOPTED

14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreements for HIV/STI Prevention School Based Education Program Services between City of Houston and 1) BEE BUSY LEARNING ACADEMY, INC and 2) THE MONTROSE CENTER, respectively; providing maximum contract amounts - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,000,000.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0910 ADOPTED

16. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 600 block of East 17th Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a special minimum lot size block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0911 ADOPTED

18. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 7.972 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 61, for inclusion in the district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0912 ADOPTED

19. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 1.1959 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 109, for inclusion in its district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0913 ADOPTED

20. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 6.7715 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 110, for inclusion in the district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0914 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,749,120.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and MEMORIAL-HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for Shepherd, Durham, and Selected Cross Streets Reconstruction; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0915 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE appropriating $424,688.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and OMEGA ENGINEERS, INC for Force Main Renewal and Replacement - Gulf Freeway #2 Lift Station (Approved by Ordinance No. 2017- 0513); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0916 ADOPTED

26. ORDINANCE appropriating $262,500.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing second amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and AGC GROUP, INC for FY16 Local Drainage Program Work Order Design Contract #1 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0032, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0917 ADOPTED

27. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,450,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge; awarding a contract to J RIVAS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for FY2022 Local Drainage Program (LDP) Contract #2; 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, contingency, and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0918 ADOPTED

28. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,750,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax, awarding contract to PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for FY2022 Local Drainage Program (LDP) Contract #3; 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, contingency, and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0919 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 $5,982,088.89 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC for FY2019 Drainage Rehab Work Orders #4 - 0.30% under the total contract amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D-EVANS-SHABAZZ; G - TRAVIS; H -CISNEROS; J - POLLARD and K -CASTEX-TATUM – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0589 ADOPTED

5. APPROVE purchase of a 4200 TapeStation System and Service Plan from AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC for the Houston Health Department - $60,099.67 - Grant Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0590 ADOPTED

7. MOBILE MODULAR MANAGEMENT CORPORATION for approval of spending authority for Lease of a Modular Building through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) for Houston Public Works - $66,072.20 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0591 ADOPTED

8. ORDINANCE relating to the Retail Gas Utility Rates of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp, d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas ("CenterPoint"); approving the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Refund Rider Compliance filing for gas utility customers in the City of Houston, as filed by CenterPoint; establishing the legal gas utility rates of CenterPoint until changed as provided by law – Item 8 has not been received. It will be considered if received before the end of the Agenda.

11. ORDINANCE awarding contract to MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC for Inspection, Maintenance, Repairs and Testing Services on Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Systems for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - $952,625.00 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds – Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Peck

15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between BEVERIDGE & DIAMOND PC and City of Houston relating to contamination of property and groundwater in the vicinity of Kashmere Gardens, The Fifth Ward, Denver Harbor and Trinity Gardens; establishing a maximum contract amount - $900,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0920 ADOPTED

17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Construction and Maintenance Agreement by and between City of Houston, Texas, and SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, relating to Club Creek Park; appropriating $620,000.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund - DISTRICT J – POLLARD - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0921 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE appropriating $52,500.00 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 the construction of sidewalks along Bering Ditch bounded by Windswept Lane, Beverly Hill Street, Unity Drive and West Greenridge Drive - DISTRICT J – POLLARD - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0922 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE appropriating $31,500.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Funds; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement among City of Houston, Texas, MONTROSE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, and REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY SEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MONTROSE ZONE), for rebuilding of sidewalks along Waugh Drive and Commonwealth Drive between West Gray Street and Westheimer Drive - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0923 ADOPTED

23. ORDINANCE appropriating $105,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and WESTCHASE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT for Citywest/Deerwood Project; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICT G – TRAVIS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2021-0924 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 29 through 31

29. SILSBEE FORD - $9,293,628.00, CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $803,325.00 and SILSBEE TOYOTA - $218,411.00 for Purchase of Patrol Vehicles, Investigative Sedans, Utility Vehicles and Pick-up Trucks through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN

This was Item 10 on Agenda of October 20, 2021 – Was presented,

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended to postpone Item 29 to the end of the Agenda and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0592 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City and ALERE TOXICOLOGY SERVICES, INC for Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Services for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $2,607,722.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PECK

This was Item 24 on Agenda of October 20, 2021 – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0925 ADOPTED

31. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRAVIS

This was Item 25 on Agenda of October 20, 2021 – Was presented,

Council Member Plummer moved to amend the proposed amendment by Council Member Martin to refer Item 31 back to the Administration, to add “to return in 30 days” and Seconded by Council Member Martin,

After a discussion, a Roll Call Vote was requested.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Turner voting - aye

Council Member Peck voting - no

Council Member Jackson voting - aye

Council Member Kamin voting - aye

Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting - aye

Council Member Martin voting - no

Council Member Thomas voting - aye

Council Member Travis voting - no

Council Member Cisneros voting - aye

Council Member Gallegos voting - aye

Council Member Pollard voting - no

Council Member Knox absent on personal business

Council Member Castex-Tatum voting - aye

Council Member Robinson voting - aye

Council Member Kubosh voting - no

Council Member Plummer voting - aye

Council Member Alcorn voting - aye

MOTION 2021-0593 ADOPTED

During a lengthy discussion, Council Member Martin moved that the rules be suspended that Item 31 be referred back to the Administration to return in thirty (30) days as amended and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2021-0594 ADOPTED

During a lengthy discussion, Council Member Travis moved to amend Item 29 that the proposed amendment by Council Member Kamin to reduce the number of Ford Explorers from 105 to 85 in the following item be delayed for one (1) week and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, Council Members Travis and Kubosh voting aye, balance voting no. MOTION 2021- 0595 FAILED

This was Item 10 on Agenda of October 20, 2021 – Was presented,

Motion by Council Member Travis to amend Item 29 to purchase 85 Ford Explorers and delay the purchase of 20 potential hybrid vehicles and Seconded by Council Member Pollard, Council Members Travis and Kubosh voting aye, balance voting no.

MOTION 2021-0596 FAILED

Motion 2021-0597 – Omitted

Motion by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Robinson for Purchase of Patrol Vehicles, Investigative Sedans, Utility Vehicles and Pick-up Trucks through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department

Council Member Kamin offered a motion to amend 29 to reduce the number of Ford Explorers from 105 to 85 and authorize purchase of up to 20 Hybrid vehicle and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, Council Member Travis and Kubosh voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2021-0598 ADOPTED

Item 8 has been received:

8. ORDINANCE relating to the Retail Gas Utility Rates of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp, d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas ("CenterPoint"); approving the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Refund Rider Compliance filing for gas utility customers in the City of Houston, as filed by CenterPoint; establishing the legal gas utility rates of CenterPoint until changed as provided by law – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0926 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Plummer 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.

DETAILED INFORMATION ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY MINUTES READ AND APPROVED

https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/

City of Houston City Council met Oct. 26-27

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