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City of Houston City Council met Nov. 30 - Dec. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 30, 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, Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Stella Ortega, Agenda Office, present.
At 1:30 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Plummer for a proclamation.
Council Member Plummer presented a proclamation to the Honorable Consul General Rashid Al Dehaimi and other recipients, for their collaboration, participation and assistance in addressing food insecurity in Houston’s communities. Accepting the proclamation were Consul General Rashid Al Dehaimi and Members of the Diplomacy Institute Leadership, Dr. Gigi Do and Dr. Edmund “Butch” Herod.
Council Member Gallegos presented a proclamation to Anthony Crespo, General Manager, recognizing the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery’s Centennial. Accepting the proclamation were Anthony Crespo, Mr. Landrum and Hector Benevidez.
Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to “Shine a Light” for Antisemitism Week. Accepting the proclamation was Renee Wizig-Barrios, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Gallegos for the Invocation after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
All Present
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of October 12-13, 2021 and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED
Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will 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# 463 873 479#. 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# 913 181 102# but no public comment will be allowed outside of the public hearing on First Amended Project Plan for TIRZ 26 (Sunnyside) or the SCD BLK 250 (Skanska) Reinvestment Zone
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 for the purpose of adding Lance Wilson to the bottom of the 3 minute Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0636 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Kamin for a procedural motion. Council Member Kamin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Karen Brohn to the bottom of the 1 minute Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0637 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Kubosh for a procedural motion. Council Member Kubosh moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Mike Dishberger, John Williams, Chad Jones, Darren Reaman, Will Breaux and David Gordon after Karen Brohn on the List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Travis, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0638 ADOPTED
At 2:07 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers
#1 - ERIC HYMOWITZ – 1169 Brittmoore Rd. – 77043 – 713-249-3438 - Item No. 69 - Construction Codes – (Virtual) eric@roc-homes.com.
#2 - KEN BOYSEN – 1169 Brittmoore St. – 832-470-0350 - Item No. 69 - Construction Codes – (Virtual) – ken@roc-homes.com.
#3 - DANIEL BAINS – 9407 Mont Ellie Ln. – Tomball, TX – 77375 – 281-932-0439 - Item No. 69 - Construction Codes (Teleconference).
#4 - HOUSTON DANIELS – 14810 Crosswinds Dr., Apt. #1702 – 77032 – 580-938-0427 – New Rest Catering Kitchen (Virtual) – agallo@unitehere.org.
#5 – KAREN BROHN – No Address – No Phone –
#6 - MIKE DISHBERGER – 2 Rains Way – 77007 – 713-851-2767 - Item No. 69 – Construction Codes – (In Person).
Council Member Kamin stated to Mayor Turner that she thinks it would be helpful to get a response from the department if there was a reason for changing the definition versus to sticking to what the code is defining it under.
Mayor Turner stated to Council Member Kamin that they are seeking an explanation as to why the definitions were changed. They will also seek an explanation as to why the amendments were accepted but not included.
#7 - JOHN WILLIAMS – 13111 Northwest Frwy. – 77040 – 281-652-6548 – Item No. 69 - Construction Codes – (In Person).
Members of Council questioned and commented on Mr. Williams‘ statement.
Mayor Turner stated that he wanted to say to Council Member Alcorn and others that if there were things that were approved and did not make it into this ordinance, let them know. Public Works is saying that they were not aware of anything that was approved. If they have that information to please bring it to their attention so that they all can be on the same page.
#8 - CHAD JONES – 4125 Highlander Pkwy. – Richfield, Ohio – 44286 – 330-861-8521 – Item No. 69 - Construction Codes – (In Person).
Members of Council commented and questioned Mr. Jones‘ statement at length.
Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Jones that they are putting the exemption back in with respect to the low voltage. He thinks that issue now is that there are others who are saying we should go beyond what previously existed and now go to categories, for example, 1, 2, and 3. What he is being told is that they will have an opportunity because there are some on the other side who are raising concerns, as well. This should be worked out as they move to the next level. We certainly need to go beyond on where they are now with the code and get to 2015, as they continue to work on other issues. They have put back the exemption as it was. Now people are saying that it‘s not enough and that they need to take on another added step. When they start looking at the 2021 code, they intend to do that. Mayor Turner stated that is his understanding.
#9 - DARREN REAMAN – No Address – 317-735-4044 - Item No. 69 – Construction Codes – (Virtual) – dreaman@cedia.org.
#10 - WILL BREAUX – 908 White St. – 77007 – 713-933-0606 - Item No. 69 - Construction Codes – (In Person).
Mayor Turner asked Mr. Breaux,“ Can we not go back to the previous exemption, where people objected to it last time, recognizing that we’re going to be continuing to work on this over the next year and then move to the categories 2 and 3 in the next round?“ This is not a one and done. Can they not take this initial step and then have a very engaged vetting process as they look to the next step? Mr. Breaux stated to Mayor Turner that he thinks that would be a smart thing to do.
Mayor Turner stated that he is still trying to see if they can agree with a process going forward. The question is can they move forward and voting for what is before them, with the exemption the way it has been in the bill, as they work on the next level where all of that is being factored in and then come to an agreement on what the vetting process should be? He would ask people to consider that and to see how people feel about that because they are going to immediately startlooking at Code ’21. Mr. Breaux stated to Mayor Turner that he would agree on that, as long as they can be involved in that process and have their voices heard.
#11 - DAVID GORDON – 22 Laurenhurst Ct. – 77043 – 832-274-3848 – Removal of 3-foot fire separation addendum – (Teleconference).
LEE JONES – 1311 Broadfield – 77084 – 281-529-9140 – Item No. 69 - Construction Codes – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
PATRICK DUGGAN – 1311 Broadfield – 77084 – 281-529-9142 – Item No. 69 – Construction Codes – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#12 - PETER FREEDMAN – 4405 Alice St. – 77021 – 512-351-5750 – Item No. 69 - Construction Codes – (Virtual) - peter@agapedevelopment.org.
#13 - DANIEL OKORIE – 1302 Waugh Dr., Suite 769 – 77019 – 281-221-7697 - Item No. 69 - Construction Codes (Virtual) – info@goldsteinrec.com.
#14 - ALAN WATKINS – 4802 Inglewood St. – 77026 – 281-914-6600 - Item No. 69 - Construction Codes – (In Person).
Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Watkins that the reason is that they have been forewarned by the Houston Fire Department that this is a life and safety issue. Now having been told that if, by chance, they fail to act and something happens, what do you think people would say then? Mayor Turner is hearing, even on other things that have happened inside the city but not on city’s venues, not on city property and property and not their events. When you have the Fire Department saying to him, that it is a life and safety issue, they can’t just over look it.
BLAKE VINCENT – 606 Willard – 77006 – 281-924-0741 - Item No. 69 - Construction Codes – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
#15 - STEVE RUDIN – 4114 Merrick St. – 77025 – 281-932-4942 – Item No. 69 - Construction Codes– (In Person).
Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Rudin that he hears what he is saying and they are dealing with advancing the standards from 2015, skipping 2018 and going to 2021. This is a process that is evolving but what he can ensure him is that as they move forward, it will be an inclusive process.
Members of Council commented and questioned Mr. Rudin’s statement.
#16 - KIRK CRAIG – 4522 Keystone St. – 77021 – 713-253-9602 – Item No. 69 – Construction Codes – (In Person).
#17 - RICHARD MAZZARINO – 7155 Old Katy Rd., Apt. #N260 – 77024 – 713-861-1601 – Item No. 48 – 500 block of Welch Street and Item No. 69 – Construction Codes – (In Person).
JONATHAN ANTAO – 7155 Old Katy Rd., Apt. N260 – 77024 = 713-861-1601 - Item No. 69 – Construction Codes (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#18 - BRADLEY PEPPER – 8003 Fairdale Ln. – 77063 – 281-664-1430 – Item No. 69 – Construction Codes (Virtual) - bpepper@ghba.org.
#19 – LANCE WILSON – No Address – No Phone - Item No. 69 – Construction Codes
#20 - SAUDYS PAGUAGA – 9890 Southwest Frwy. – 77074 – 832-581-5938 – TABC Variance – (In Person).
Council Member Pollard thanked Ms. Paguaga for coming forward. He stated, the biggest thing was to get a letter from the church and if the church is fine with it, then the City is fine with it. He was told that she did get a letter from the church. So if the issue is policy wise, that the City doesn’t want a bar to be that close to the church because they don’t want to offend a church but the church was fine with it, then there shouldn’t be an issue anymore. Sftfince she got a letter from the church that they don’t have an issue with it, then it seems that it shouldn’t be an isssue on the city stand point. Hopefully they can do all that they can do to get that rectified so she can move forward.
Mayor Turner stated that ARA had issued a denial letter but they will take a look at it.
#21 - DAVID ALAN – 6301 Almeda Rd. – 77021 – 713-423-5592 – Commend the Mayor – (In Person).
ERNESTINE SYKES – 8107 DePriest St. – 77088 – 281-851-1318 – Water Meters – (Telephone). NOT PRESENT
#22 - GLADYS HOUSE-EL – 1605 Andrews – 77019 – No Phone - Water bill – (Virtual) – gladys.house@ymail.com.
Mayor Turner stated to Ms. House-El that the account has been placed on hold, pending a review and a visual inspection. The customer account services is scheduling an administrative hearing date.
#23 - JON LANDRY – 18439 Lakeview Circle – 77084 – 281-455-4083 – Lime safety – (In Person).
GLADYS GOFFNEY – 4110 Rand St. – 77026 – 832-817-1063 – Weed abatement at 7500 Bonita St. – (Virtual) – ggoffney1@comcast.net. NOT PRESENT
#24 - ALICIA RICE – 4910 Burma Rd. – 77033 – 832-890-4100 – Storage facility/Damaged property – (Teleconference).
LaTOYA HARRISON – No Address – No phone - Slow response time by HPD/New Frontier Fellowship Church - (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#25 - ROBERT HORTON – 3714 Bain St. – 77026 – 832-748-4010 – Money - (In Person).
ERIC BROWN – 6819 Knox St. – 77091 – 832-388-3066 – City violations/Property rights - (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#26 - LEONARD MARSHALL – 1608 Orleans Circle, 2G – Kansas City, MO - 64116 – 816-299- 3382 – Latino females transformation to decent living – (Teleconference).
STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Will appear to express personal opinion – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
ALVIN DE’GAR – 3700 Burkett St., Apt. #52C – 77004 – 832-879-7208 – Employment Opportunities with the City – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#27 - JANE LEE – 7422 Saunders Rd. – 77016 – 832-410-4971 – My home – (In Person).
Council Member Jackson stated to Ms. Lee that she wanted to introduce herself to her and that she is her Council Member. She will help, along with the Mayor, to get the situation taken care of.
LESLIE CARPENTER – 8760 Westheimer Rd. – 77063 – 251-599-2665 – Public Library – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#28 - JENIFER KNIGHTON – 19543 Cabra Ct. – Katy, TX – 77449 – 832-954-5957 – Women’s issues in community – (Virtual) – jeniferknighton08@yahoo.com.
MARY EDWARDS – 5767 Belmark St. – 77033 – 832-996-0677 – Mold in home/Rebuild home – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
ROSALBA MARQUEZSS – 638 Heidrich St. – 77018 – 832-718-1843 – Issues with A1 Personnel – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
JONATHAN RODRIGUEZ – 1916 Hopper Rd. – 77093 – 832-980-3596 – Accident involving open manhole – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
#29 - JAMES WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Slow response time by HPD - (In Person).
Mayor Turner asked Mr. Williams that the reason for the slow response time is they have to priortize those calls. Crimes in progress involving life issues are the priority calls. He will have the Commander that is over the Independence Heights area to come and speak with him.
Council Member Cisneros stated to Mr. Williams that she wanted to make sure that he is hearing from her office. They have called him, e-mailed him and they are not reaching him. She wanted to make sure that they have his correct information. She is glad that he did speak with HPD because they have been communicating and sharing information with them.
ROSALIND WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone - Slow response time by HPD/New Frontier Fellowship Church - (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#30 - PAUL DANCY – 5055 Sunflower, Apt. #210 – 77033 – 281-772-9832 – COVID-19/Booster shots – (In Person).
WILLIAM SOWELL – Post Office Box 1553 – Bellaire, TX – 77402 – 832-371-1953 – Racial profiling and discrimination. NOT PRESENT
At 3:55 p.m. Council Member Pollard left the meeting.
At 3:57 p.m. Council Members Martin, Thomas and Gallegos left the meeting.
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/11302021-641
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 4:32 p.m., the City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 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, December 1, 2021 with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, 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 Greg Travis absent on personal business.
At 9:04 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 Greg Travis absent on personal business.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner stated that today is World AIDS Day. The Houston Health Department, in collaboration with several other local organizations, will hold a World AIDS Day remembrance ceremony and candlelight vigil at Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby Street, starting at 6:00 p.m. He and Director Steven Williams will be there along with many others. HIV testing, education and awareness is more important now than ever, so take advantage. This Saturday, December 4th, is the Reliant Lights Mayor’s Spectacular. He invites people to come and it starts at 6:00 p.m. at Hermann Square in front of City Hall. There will be live music and the lighting of the official holiday tree. The 80’s icon, Taylor Dayne, is scheduled to perform and, of course, Santa Claus will be available for free photos with children in the Gingerbread Village. The public is invited to be part of the Toys for Tots by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the event. The night after Thanksgiving, they had an opportunity to visit Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo. For those who have not gone, he wants to encourage them to go. He thinks that families and the kids will especially enjoy that.
The Houston Health Department is now testing the Houston Wastewater for the omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. They will be watching carefully to see if any signs of that particular strain is here in the Houston area. He wants to continue to encourage people to get the vaccine. If you have been vaccinated and its been 6 months or 2 months after the Johnson and Johnson to please go get the booster. Then again with kids 5 years and older, he also encourages them to get the vaccine. A reminder to all city employees, if you have not gotten the vaccine, you must be tested on a bi-weekly basis. That is a must. For those that choose not to be vaccinated and not get tested, you are subject to disciplinary action and even dismissal. They need everyone to adhere to the policy. Mark your calendars for December 17th starting at noon, the City of Houston is teaming up with Texas Children’s Hospital for free COVID-19 vaccination shots for the entire family. The vaccine event will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center. There will be free parking and free Metro rides. They will have more details to announce in the coming days. For the first time in more than 30 years, the World Petroleum Congress is returning to the United States and it will be right here in Houston from Sunday, December 5th thru December 9th. Organizers are expecting more than 150 high profile leaders, including ministers of energy, CEO’s and other experts who will discuss the future of energy.
Mayor Turner stated that the City of Houston sends condolences to the family of former Oilers player and Hall of Fame player, Curly Culp. He died at the cage of 75. Lastly, the International Table Top Tennis Tournament took place in Houston this past week. It was a super success and he wanted to thank everyone who participated.
Members of Council commented and questioned Mayor Turner on the Mayor’s report. At 9:12 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Public Hearing
1. PUBLIC HEARING for the proposed First Amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Six (Sunnyside Zone) - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented,
Jennifer Curley, Financial Analyst with the Office of Economic Development, gave a presentation on Item 1 to members of Council.
Mayor Turner stated that there are no public speakers to speak on Item 1 and asked if there’s anyone present to speak on this item. Seeing none, he requested a motion to close the public hearing.
Council Member Robinson moved to close the public hearing and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Jackson absent. MOTION 2021-0639 ADOPTED
2. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the designation for the SCD BLK 250 REINVESTMENT ZONE for tax abatement purposes – Was presented,
Jennifer Curley, Financial Analyst with the Office of Economic Development. gave a presentation on Item 2 to members of Council.
Mayor Turner stated that there are no public speakers to speak on Item 2 and asked if there’s anyone present to speak on this item. Seeing none, he requested a motion to close the public hearing.
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close the public hearing and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0640 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Pollard for a procedural motion. Council Member Pollard moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering Items 17 & 3 out of order at this time and Seconded by Council Member Knox, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0641 ADOPTED
17. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the creation of the Food Insecurity Board – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0995 ADOPTED
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON FOOD INSECURITY BOARD, for a term to expire January 2, 2023: Position One - VALHALLA CLACK
Position Two - BILLYSSIA PIERCE
Position Three - GABRIELLE S. DIRDEN
Position Four - WARREN B. LUCKETT
Position Five - KANDACE COOKS
Position Six - CHARMAINE A. LEBLANC
Position Seven - SANDRA RODRIGUEZ
Position Eight - VIPIN KUMAR
Position Nine - ZAHOOR A. GIRE
Position Ten - RUDY RASMUS
Position Eleven - KATHY FLANAGAN-PAYTON
Position Twelve - MEGAN HOAG
Position Thirteen - SHANNON G. STROTHER
Position Fourteen - NIPA KAMDAR
Position Fifteen - KATHERINE H. BYERS
Position Sixteen - DAPHNE C. HERNANDEZ
Position Seventeen - TANWEER KALEEMULLAH
Position Eighteen - SHARIQ ABDUL GHANI, and to serve as Chair
Position Nineteen - LISA HELFMAN
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0642 ADOPTED
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 7 through 67
PROPERTY - NUMBERS 7 and 8
7. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court and pay all costs of Court, in connection with the eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. Comoline Corporation, et al.; Cause No. 1175518; for acquisition of Parcel AY20-127; for the FONDREN ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT from Creekbend Drive to West Airport Boulevard - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - The City Secretary advised that Item 7 had been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Tabish Siddique Walter P. Moore, on behalf of Jim Arnold, 2 ML Real Estate Interests, Inc., declining the acceptance of, rejecting and refusing the dedication of a 10-foot-wide utility easement located within Lots 4 through 9, Block 2 of the Dudley Place Subdivision, out of the D. W. C. Harris Survey, Abstract 325, Parcel SY21-063 - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0643 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 through 16
9. KNAPP CHEVROLET, INC for Purchase of fourteen Complete Ambulance Cab and Chassis Mounted with Modular Bodies through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $3,192,580.00 - Fire Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0644 ADOPTED
11. SKALAR, INC for approval of sole source purchase of one SP-20003 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Analyzer to run BOD Analysis on wastewater samples for Houston Public Works - $78,264.00 Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0645 ADOPTED
12. DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS LLC for approval of spending authority in an amount not to exceed $5,960,700.00 for Emergency Removal and Dewatering of Sediment for Houston Public Works 12 Months - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0646 ADOPTED
13. JERSEY EQUIPMENT CO. OF HOUSTON, INC for approval of payment in the amount of $64,850.00 for Emergency Purchase of Two ITT Goulds Pumps with Installation for Houston Public Works Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0647 ADOPTED
14. INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for approval of spending authority in an amount not to exceed $468,875.00 for Emergency Repairs to the East Water Purification Plants Lime Storage Facilities for Houston Public Works - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0648 ADOPTED
15. ALLPRINT & OFFICE SUPPLY, INC for Special Purpose Clothing for Various Departments - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $899,150.00 - General and Other Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0649 ADOPTED
16. IDENTISYS, INC (Bid #1) - $1,286,908.00 and NEWBART PRODUCTS, INC - $93,425.25 for Security Badging Equipment and Accessories for Various Departments - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - General and Other Funds Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0650 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 19 through 67
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to provide Emergency Solutions Grant – Cares Act Funds for the continuing administration and operation of Outreach and Navigation Services - $1,600,000.00 - Grant Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-0996 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES, to provide up to $702,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant – Cares Act Funds to support employees engaged in face-to-face delivery of Rapid Rehousing Case Management Services and Navigation Services to households impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-0997 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $165,223,343.80 out of Airport System 2021A AMT Bond for ITRP Fund; $34,529,116.20 out of IAH PFC Capital Projects Fund; $1,767,500.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund; approving and authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Construction Management-At-Risk (CMAR) Services Contract between City of Houston and HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO, to accept the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Federal Inspection Services Renovation and Expansion Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (Approved by Ordinance No. 2018-1041) (Project No. 828); providing funding for CMAR Contract, Civic Art, owner’s reserve and engineering materials testing and inspections relating to construction of facilities financed by such funds - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - The City Secretary advised that Item 34 has not been received but if received during the meeting, will be considered at the end of the meeting.
35. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL for participation in its Airport Service Quality Program for Passenger Field Surveying, Data Analysis, and Face-to-Face and Virtual Training for HAS employees on matters of customer satisfaction at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston and William P. Hobby Airport; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year - $228,00.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - GALLEGOS - The City Secretary advised that Item 35 has not been received but if received during the meeting, will be considered at the end of the meeting.
36. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a full and final Settlement and Release Agreement between City of Houston and ACROSS THE STREET PRODUCTIONS; providing a maximum contract amount - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-0998 ADOPTED
37. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of a Compromise, Settlement, and Indemnification Agreement between DENNIS EUBANKS, ANDREA MATTHEWS, and City of Houston to settle a claim - $100,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-0999 ADOPTED
41. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,681,759.67 out of HAS Renewal and Replacement Fund; approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and JBT AEROTECH CORPORATION for Subway Train System Operations and Maintenance Services for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - $11,904,596.05 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1000 ADOPTED
42. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0247, as amended, to increase the maximum contract amounts of 1) a contract for Westlaw Computer-Assisted Legal Research Services and Clear Services and 2) a Library Maintenance Agreement for Print Products, between City of Houston and WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION, doing business as WEST, a Thomson Reuters Business, for the Legal Department - $123,309.59 - General and Other Funds Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1001 ADOPTED
43. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Contract No. 4600014833 between City of Houston and DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES, LLC, to append the full fee schedule to Exhibit “B” for the continuing Hurricane Harvey Disaster Debris Removal Services for the Solid Waste Management Department - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1002 ADOPTED
45. ORDINANCE approving third amendment to Lease Agreement between 6201 BONHOMME, L.P., as Landlord, and City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for space located at 6201 Bonhomme Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas, for use by City’s Health Department’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program - $2,529,107.04 - General Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1003 ADOPTED
46. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-823 relating to Fiscal Affairs of FOURTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY on behalf of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FOURTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (FOURTH WARD ZONE); approving amendment to Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1004 ADOPTED
47. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 1.905 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY ASSISTANCE DISTRICT NO. 4, for inclusion in its district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1005 ADOPTED
50. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 9.130 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 411, for inclusion in the district; granting consent to exercise road powers and authorizing the District to issue bonds for road facilities within the City of Houston, Texas, subject to certain conditions - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1006 ADOPTED
51. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 43.451 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 460, for inclusion in the district; granting consent to exercise road powers and authorizing the district to issue bonds for road facilities within the City of Houston, Texas, subject to certain conditions - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1007 ADOPTED
52. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 568, containing approximately 134.40 acres of land within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas authorizing the district to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and E – MARTIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-1008 ADOPTED
53. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Treated Water Supply Contract between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 568 - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and E – MARTIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1009 ADOPTED
54. ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of a ten-foot-wide private sanitary sewer easement (Parcel No. SY20-033), out of City fee owned land, being 0.0435 acres located in the James Wharton Survey, Abstract 871, Harris County, Texas, being out of and a part of Restricted Reserve “G”, Block 4 of the Amending Plat of the Amending Plat of Stablewood, selling the easement to 101 FARISH CIRCLE, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, in consideration of its payment to the City of $94,650.00 and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT G – TRAVIS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1010 ADOPTED
55. ORDINANCE appropriating $262,500.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and AGUIRRE & FIELDS, L.P. for FY2019 Local Drainage Project Work Order Design (Contract #4) (as approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0932); 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. Council Member Pollard absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-1011 ADOPTED
56. ORDINANCE appropriating $315,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund Capital Fund – Drainage Charge as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and HATCH ASSOCIATES CONSULTANTS, INC (f/k/a HATCH CHESTER, INC) for FY16 Local Drainage Project Negotiated Design Work Orders (Approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0429, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund Capital Fund – Drainage Charge - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-1012 ADOPTED
57. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0735 & 2021-0664) - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1013 ADOPTED
58. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as approved by Ordinance No. 2018-0103, as amended) - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1014 ADOPTED
59. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and JONES & CARTER, INC for 48-Inch Water Line from SH 288 to Cullen Boulevard along East Orem Drive (Approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0782) - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1015 ADOPTED
60. ORDINANCE authorizing the transfer of $81,532,642.69 from Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund into the HPW-NEWPP Construction Fund; appropriating $81,532,642.69 from HPW-NEWPP Construction Fund and approving the expenditure of said sum from the HPW-NEWPP Construction Fund for services associated with the Northeast Water Purification Plant (“NEWPP”) Expansion Project (“Project”); appropriating $319,603,236.31 from the Water Authorities Capital Contrib-NEWPP Fund and approving the expenditure of said sum from the Water Authorities Capital Contrib-NEWPP Fund for the Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion Project; amending Ordinance No. 2019-529 to increase the maximum project amount - DISTRICT E – MARTIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1016 ADOPTED
61. ORDINANCE appropriating $262,500.00 out of the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund Capital Fund – Drainage Charge as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing second amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and NEDU ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC for the FY2017 Local Drainage Project Work Order Design (Contract #2) (as approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0372, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery Relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund Capital Fund – Drainage Charge - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1017 ADOPTED
62. ORDINANCE appropriating $14,699.55 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Funds; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and MEMORIAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for Briar Branch Channel and Straws Improvement Project - DISTRICT A – PECK - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1018 ADOPTED
64. ORDINANCE appropriating $42,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and LLOYD, SMITHA & ASSOCIATES, LLC for Horizontal Wastewater Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-1019 ADOPTED
65. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,065,402.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction fund; awarding contract LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; 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 Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1020 ADOPTED
67. ORDINANCE granting to TRADEBE TRANSPORTATION, LLC, an Illinois 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; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-1021 PASSED 1ST READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE (also known as the HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE):
Position One - TJ TIJANI, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/13/2023
Position Three - GEORGE A. ANDERSON, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/13/2023
Position Four - BRANDI HARLEAUX, appointment, for an unexpired term ending 8/13/2022
Position Five - HOMER L. CLARK, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/13/2023
Position Seven - HORACE C. ALLISON, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/13/2023
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0651 ADOPTED
5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Position One - TJ TIJANI, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/13/2023
Position Three - GEORGE A. ANDERSON, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/13/2023
Position Four - BRANDI HARLEAUX, appointment, for an unexpired term ending 8/13/2022
Position Five - HOMER L. CLARK, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/13/2023
Position Seven - HORACE C. ALLISON, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/13/2023
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0652 ADOPTED
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,154,113.57 and acceptance of work on contract with GRAVA LLC for Safe Sidewalk Program - Work Authorization Project - 4.92% over the original contract amount - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - TRAVIS; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS; 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. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2021-0653 ADOPTED
10. GENERAL TRUCK BODY MFG. COMPANY for Purchase of a High Water Rescue Vehicle for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $108,848.00 - Fire Consolidated Construction Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0654 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE allocating funds to Loan Agreement ("Loan Agreement") between City of Houston and HOUSTON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC, joined by ROBINS LANDING, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Houston Habitat For Humanity, Inc, to provide a loan of funds to partially finance the new construction of Robins Landing, a 127-acre mixed-use, mixed-income master planned community, including a 468-unit single-family affordable housing development, located on Tidwell Road between Mesa Drive to the west and C E King Parkway to the east, Houston, Harris County, Texas; approving and authorizing the Loan Agreement - DISTRICT B – JACKSON – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1022 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an Amended 2021 Annual Action Plan to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, including a Home Investment Partnerships Grant-American Rescue Plan (“Home-ARP”) Allocation Plan and an application and budget for the Home-ARP Grant in the amount of $37,352,805.00; to accept funds from the aforementioned grant, if awarded – Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Kubosh
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a grant application to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR THE HEALTHY HOMES PRODUCTION GRANT PROGRAM (the “Grant”) by the City of Houston Health Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the director of the Houston Health Department to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant, and to extend the budget periods - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1023 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 1709 Dryden Road in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT D – EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1024 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 1110 West Gray Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1025 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 401 Emerson Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1026 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 2003 Shearn Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1027 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 717 Harvard Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1028 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 1918 Crockett Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1029 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 628 Woodland Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1030 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 2938 Del Monte Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT G – TRAVIS – Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Martin.
31. ORDINANCE providing for An Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 3023 Del Monte Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT G – TRAVIS - Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Martin.
32. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 1505 North Boulevard in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1031 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 1915 Albans Road in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1032 ADOPTED
38. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of a Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnification Agreement between JAMES B. LAZARD and City of Houston to settle a lawsuit $80,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1033 ADOPTED
Motion by Council Member Martin and Seconded by Council Member Knox to refer the following Item 39 back to the administration, all voting aye, nays none.
39. 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 – Referred back to the Administration by Motion 2021-0655
40. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract for Professional Services between City of Houston and BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years $94,500.00 - Tourism Promotion Fund - DISTRICT E - MARTIN Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1034 ADOPTED
44. ORDINANCE awarding contract to MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC for Body-Worn Camera Solution and Video Evidence Management System and Related Hardware Software and Services for the Houston Police Department - 5 Years with 1 one-year option - $16,801,820.00 - General and Other Funds – Was presented and Tagged by Council Members Kamin, Knox, Robinson and Kubosh
48. ORDINANCE establishing the south side of the 500 block of Welch Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a special minimum lot size block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1035 ADOPTED
49. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-843 relating to the fourth amendment to Lease and Services Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Landlord, and HOUSTON ZOO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, as Tenant, relating to the Houston Zoo located at Hermann Park - $10,514,821.00 - General Fund - DISTRICT D – EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1036 ADOPTED
63. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Contract between City of Houston and NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC for review and update of Drainage Rates and Drainage Impact Fees for the City’s Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund; providing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with a one-year option - $1,594,356.00 - Special Revenue Fund – Was presented and Tagged by Council Members Peck, Knox and Kubosh
66. ORDINANCE authorizing and approving contract between City of Houston and Property Owner(s) at 14235 Kellywood Lane, Houston, Texas 77079 for a 2016 Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Project Deposit Agreement for Non Grant-Eligible Work related to the contract between City of Houston and the Property Owner(s) at 14235 Kellywood Lane, Houston, Texas 77079 for 2016 Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Project to be performed by PLANET THREE CONSULTING CORP - DISTRICT G – TRAVIS - Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Martin
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 68 through 71
68. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the Montrose/Neartown, Washington Avenue/Memorial, Greater Third Ward Super Neighborhoods and the Upper Kirby Management District - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH
This was Item 4 on Agenda of November 17, 2021 – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0656 ADOPTED
69. ORDINANCE relating to the adoption of Construction Codes for the protection and preservation of lives and property from fire and other perils; amending the City of Houston Construction Code by adopting new volumes and revised versions of some existing volumes, as well as adopting local amendments or administrative provisions for those volumes, and adopting conforming amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas, containing other provisions relating to the foregoing subjects; containing a repealer; containing a savings clause; providing for severability; establishing an effective date
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PECK, KAMIN, THOMAS, TRAVIS, CISNEROS, KNOX, ROBINSON, KUBOSH, PLUMMER and ALCORN
This was Item 11 on Agenda of November 17, 2021 – Was presented,
Council Member Alcorn presented a written amendment on Item 69:
Written motion by Council Member Alcorn to amend Section 301.2 in Exhibit B of Item 69 as follows:
“An electrical permit shall be required for the following:
8. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 50 volts and not capable of supplying or controlling more than 50 watts of power.
8. The design, installation, erection, repair, or alteration of Class 2 or Class 3 remote control, signaling, or power-limited circuits, fire alarm circuits, optical fiber cables, or communications circuits, including raceways, as defined by the National Electrical Code.
During discussion, a roll call vote was requested:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mayor Turner voting no
Council Member Peck voting aye
Council Member Jackson voting no
Council Member Kamin absent
Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting no
Council Member Martin absent
Council Member Thomas voting aye
Council Member Travis absent
Council Member Cisneros voting no
Council Member Gallegos voting aye
Council Member Pollard voting no
Council Member Castex-Tatum voting no
Council Member Knox voting aye
Council Member Robinson voting no
Council Member Kubosh voting aye
Council Member Plummer voting aye
Council Member Alcorn voting aye
MOTION 2021-0657 FAILED
Council Member Alcorn presented a written amendment on Item 69:
Written motion by Council Member Alcorn to amend Section 4 of Item 69 by inserting the following language at the end:
“Within 180 days of the passage of this ordinance, Houston Public Works will work with all stakeholders to review requirements associated with National Electric Code Class 2 and Class 3 permitting.”
All voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0658 ADOPTED
Council Member Alcorn presented a written amendment on Item 69:
Written motion by Council Member Alcorn to amend Section 25 of the ordinance as follows:
“Section 25. That there exists a public emergency requiring that this Ordinance be passed finally on the date of its introduction as requested in writing by the Mayor; therefore, this Ordinance shall be passed on such date and shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2022 April 1, 2022.
All voting aye, nays none. Council Members Martin and Kubosh absent.
MOTION 2021-0659 ADOPTED
Council Member Peck presented a written amendment on Item 69:
Written motion by Council Member Peck to amend Item 69 to change the proposed International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings as follows:
R311.1.2 Accessory stairs, ramps, and landings. Unless specifically addressed in this code, accessory stairs, ramps, and landings that are not components of a means of egress system shall meet the appropriate provisions of this code for the application and scope of work proposed as if they were components of a means of egress system.
All voting aye, nays none. Council Members Martin and Kubosh absent. MOTION 2021-0660 ADOPTED
Council Member Peck presented a written amendment on Item 69:
Written Motion by Council Member Peck to amend Item 69 to amend the proposed International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings as follows:
Chapter 2 Definitions
Section 202 Definitions
EXIT. That portion of a means of egress system between the exit access and the exit discharge of public way. Exit components include exterior exit doors at the level of exit discharge, interior exit stairways and ramps, exit passageways, exterior exit stairways and ramps and horizontal exits.
EXIT ACCESS. That portion of a means of egress system that leads from any occupied portion of a building or structure to an exit.
EXIT DISCHARGE. That portion of a means of egress system between the termination of an exit and a public way.
EXIT DISCHARGE, LEVEL OF. The story at the point at which an exit terminates and an exit discharge begins.
All voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0661 ADOPTED
Motion by Council Member Kubosh/Seconded by Council Member Knox to refer Item 69 back to the Administration.
A roll call vote was requested:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mayor Turner voting no
Council Member Peck voting no
Council Member Jackson voting no
Council Member Kamin absent
Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting no
Council Member Martin absent
Council Member Thomas voting aye
Council Member Travis absent
Council Member Cisneros voting no
Council Member Gallegos voting no
Council Member Pollard voting no
Council Member Castex-Tatum voting no
Council Member Knox voting aye
Council Member Robinson voting no
Council Member Kubosh voting aye
Council Member Plummer voting no
Council Member Alcorn voting no
MOTION 2021-0662 FAILED
During more discussion a vote was called on Item 69 as amended; Council Members Knox, Kubosh and Plummer voting no, balance voting aye. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1037 ADOPTED
70. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and NHPF CAROLINE CONDUIT, LLC, a Nonprofit Partner of MAGNIFICAT HOUSES, INC, joined by the NHP Foundation to provide a grant of $15,000,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Program Funds for the land acquisition and new construction of 3300 Caroline Street, a permanent supportive housing community for homeless persons, in the vicinity of 3300 Caroline Street, Houston, Texas 77004 - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH
This was Item 12 on Agenda of November 17, 2021 – Referred Back to the Administration by Motion 2021-0663
Was presented, Council Member Thomas moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of referring Item 70 back to the Administration and Seconded by Council Member Knox, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. MOTION 2021-0663 ADOPTED
71. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,998,841.95 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and GRADIENT GROUP, LLC for Magnolia Park Sec. 2 Area Drainage and Paving Subproject 2; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal
Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GALLEGOS
This was Item 27 on Agenda of November 17, 2021 – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1038 ADOPTED
The City Secretary advised that Items 34 & 35 have been received
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $165,223,343.80 out of Airport System 2021A AMT Bond for ITRP Fund; $34,529,116.20 out of IAH PFC Capital Projects Fund; $1,767,500.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund; approving and authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Construction Management-At-Risk (CMAR) Services Contract between City of Houston and HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO, to accept the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Federal Inspection Services Renovation and Expansion Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (Approved by Ordinance No. 2018-1041) (Project No. 828); providing funding for CMAR Contract, Civic Art, owner’s reserve and engineering materials testing and inspections relating to construction of facilities financed by such funds - DISTRICT B - JACKSON – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent.
ORDINANCE 2021-1039 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL for participation in its Airport Service Quality Program for Passenger Field Surveying, Data Analysis, and Face-to-Face and Virtual Training for HAS employees on matters of customer satisfaction at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston and William P. Hobby Airport; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year - $228,00.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - GALLEGOS – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2021-1040 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Pollard first Members of Council announced events and discussed matters of interest.
There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:46 a.m. Council Members Thomas, Cisneros, Gallegos, Knox, Robinson and Kubosh absent.
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