City of Houston City Council Dec. 14

City of Houston City Council Dec. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

Council Member Knox was present only during the presentation and left the meeting at 2:11 p.m. before Roll Call.

At 1:34 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Knox for a proclamation.

Council Member Knox presented a proclamation to Career Gear Greater Houston for empowering men, male youth and veterans who are striving to overcome economic disadvantage. Accepting the proclamation was Executive Director, Jamay Fishback-Schardien.

Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum in Freedman’s Town recognizing their 25th Anniversary. Accepting the proclamation were Alfred Henson, Shana Scott, Debra Blacklock-Sloan, Crystal Sherrod, Shana Scott and Sarah Trotty.

Council Member Castex-Tatum presented a proclamation (on behalf of Council Member Kubosh) to Joe Johnson (“N.O. Joe”) for his outstanding contribution as an American musician, hip hop record producer and songwriter. Accepting the proclamation was Joe Johnson.

Council Member Robinson presented a proclamation recognizing winners of the Houston Public Works “A Day Without Water” Contest. Accepting the proclamation were Eleazar Gray, Harper Corona, Prometheus and Prithak Tripathi.

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Robinson (on behalf of Council Member Kubosh) for the invocation. Council Member Robinson invited Reverend Ryan Hawthorne (Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church) after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Council Members Dave Martin and Tiffany Thomas absent on personal business. Council Member Mike Knox absent.

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to delay the minutes 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# 496 271 685#. 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# 757 848 544#. 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 Kamin for a procedural motion. Council Member Kamin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Traci Riley, Allison Newport and Robert Choate after Kara Salton for one minute on the Non-Agenda List of Speakers and add Avery Riley to the list following Traci Riley and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0673 ADOPTED

At 2:17 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the list of speakers

#1 - MELINDA MEEHAN – No Address – 650-797-9700 – Item No. 23 - Entertainment Zone/Midtown Area – (Virtual) m.meehan@gloobizz.net.

#2 - BENJAMIN PORTEN – 17461 Derian Ave. – Irvine, CA 92614 - Item No. 23 - Entertainment Zone/Midtown Area – (Teleconference).

TRE MAXIE – 1958 West Gray St. – 77019 – 404-597-1253 – Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

OLIVIA BOYKIN – 325 N Sidney St. – 77003 – 920-287-2866 - Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

CALANDRIAN KEMP – 7330 Glen Manor – 77028 – 832-368-9726 - Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#3 - JEANETTE RASH – 2305 Lyons Ave. – 77020 – 281-850-4001 – Item No. 4 – Non-Consent Tow Rates – (In Person).

Members of Council thanked Ms. Rash for being here and also thanked the towing industry.

#4 - JACOB WORMS – 115 West Monument Ave. – Dayton, Ohio 45402 – 937-546-4614 – Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions – (Teleconference).

KARIN KNAPP – 39 N. Palmer – 77003 – 713-503-2030 - Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions – (Virtual) – karin@karinknapp.com. NOT PRESENT

#5 - DERAY McKESSON – 915 Tyson – Baltimore, MD 21201 – 612-900-7412 - Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions – (Virtual) – deray@campaign0.org.

#6 - NEERAJ TANDON – No Address – No Phone - Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions (Teleconference).

CHRISTOPHER RIVERA - No Address – No Phone - Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

MO CORTEZ – 5415 Scott St., Apt. #30 – 77021 – 512-521-9190 – Public Water Works – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#7 - NINA RASOOL – 9525 Ella Lee Ln., Apt. #305 – 77063 – 832-798-6756 – Family problems – (In Person).

Mayor Turner asked Rene Ruiz to refer Ms. Rasool to the Interfaith Ministries, The Alliance or the YMCA. He told her that these are organizations that can be helpful to her, especially since this is a situation that is involving Afghanistan.

JACOB KLEMENTICH – 4004 Montrose Blvd – 77006 – 832-596-8187 – The importance of voting and pro-life – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

MARY EDWARDS – 5767 Belmark St. – 77033 – 832-996-0677 – Mold in home/Rebuild home – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

THERESA BROWN – 205 Uvalde Rd – 77015 – 832-899-4131 – Poor living conditions and mold in apartment (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#8 - ERNESTINE SYKES – 8107 DePriest St. – 77088 – 281-851-1318 – Water Meters – (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Sykes that the department gave her three options: to apply and pay for a permit to have a back flow preventer installed and use the meter for outdoor water use only, leave the meter in place and receive bills for both the basic water and wastewater charges or apply and pay for a permit to cut, plug and abandon the meter. He requested for her to speak to Sal Rueda, Houston Public Works, and go over the options again.

Council Member Pollard stated to Ms. Sykes that he is going to work with her and speak to Sal Rueda because he does have a suggestion. He will speak to her after this and see if they can make it work.

LORRINA ADAMORE – No Address – 469-756-3959 – Transparent Policing – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#9 - WILLIAM SOWELL – Post Office Box 1553 – Bellaire, TX – 77402 – 832-371-1953 – Racial profiling and discrimination – (In Person).

JOSEPH WIESE – 1331 Foxwood Rd. – 77008 – 832-724-5226 – Retention of property – (Virtual) – wiesejoseph@hotmail.com. NOT PRESENT

#10 - JANE EDWARDS – 15906 Logan - Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 832-287-8271 – Briargate Strip Center – (In Person).

Council Member Castex-Tatum stated to Ms. Edwards she knows that there is a lot of concerns about that strip center on West Fuqua. She will tell her that once those businesses moved out, they have seen the building become dilapidated and for over 20 years that building has sat vacant. They do have a viable project in the works. The Edison Arts Project is actively fundraising on that $19 million project. There has been $14 million raised. There is a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for the 18th of this month and she knows that it’s extremely frustrating for the residents in Briargate. Fort Bend County, the City of Houston, our congressional delegation and several foundations around the entire City of Houston have rallied together to try to transform that area. She will see some activity for improvement. There will be partial demolition and then that building will be built out. This work has been in the works for a couple of years. That strip center didn’t go into disrepair overnight and it will not come back to it’s glory days overnight.

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Edwards that there are multiple parties that have been working to redevelop this site for a number of years. Certainly any owner should be responsible in keeping their site clean, so there is no disagreement there. She mentioned that the site is cleaner than its ever been and he thinks that she should take that as a positive step going forward. On this particular development, there are people from the City, from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, on the Federal level, Congressman Al Green and others that are participating to make this happen. This is going to take place in phases. It’s not going to take place all at the same time. Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Edwards that what he had found is that you can clean it up today and people will dump on it tomorrow. They are focusing on redeveloping, not just at that one site but redeveloping communities and neighborhoods in that area and across the city.

LEIGH KILLGORE – 1023 Wynwood – 77008 – 713-962-3585 – Ella Grovewood Variance – (Virtual) – leighkillgore@outlook.com. NOT PRESENT

#11 - GEORGE FREY – 1723 Droxford Dr. – 77008 – 832-627-9322 - Ella Grovewood Variance – (Virtual) – gffrey@gmail.com.

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Frey that there is a number of issues that they are trying to work through. He knows that they did seek their permit just before they revised Chapter 19 on September 1st. The Legal Department is looking to see whether or not they can require them to adhere to standards they put in after 9/1 or whether or not since they sought the permit before, if that is permissible. The other issues that he spoke about, in terms of the drainage study, he will have to get with Public Works to check that out.

Council Member Kamin thanked the Mayor for the update in terms of the Legal Department actually looking into the grandfather policy that has been applied. This isn’t the first time they have seen issues with grandfathering large lots of land that are going to be hyperdeveloped, without the flood mitigation requirements that they, as a City, have intended developers to do moving forward because we know areas are flooding. For the residents that are listening and engaging, she thanked them all for working, not only with her office but with the department. She also knows that Mayor Turner has spent time actually touring the area and knows about the flooding. She thinks that they need to really look at how they are potentially grandfathering developments in that should not be developed. This is going to be over 100 townhomes in this one corner lot, that again is surrounded by schools and children and homes that are already flooding. Her hope is that they can take a hard look holistically at how their new regulations are being applied.

Mayor Turner stated that they have faced this issue before where people got their permits and then waited a year or two or longer afterwards and they were grandfathered because they did. There is a legal question here because the plat itself was never recorded. There may be a possibility that they can utilize that but the Legal Department is looking at that as they speak. He’s very sensitive to the concerns being raised by those in the Timbergrove area.

#12 - BECKY FREY – No Address – 832-685-7764 - Ella Grovewood Variance – (Virtual) - beckyannfrey@gmail.com.

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Frey that he thinks that they all are aware that even as a condition of this variance, they are insisting that the public sidewalk size be increased, as well as putting in a safety buffer. There are some things that the Planning Department is insisting on, which they are recommending to the Planning Commission.

#13 - JAIME BRINK – 6419 Grovewood Ln. – 77008 – 281-435-8872 - Ella Grovewood Variance – (Virtual) – jme1199@gmail.com

#14 - KARA SALTON – 6627 Grovewood Ln. – 77008 – 713-392-8182 – Ella Grovewood Variance (Virtual) – karaksalton@gmail.com

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Salton that they are hearing her concerns and that the Planning Department is insisting for any variance that they increase the sidewalk width, the pedestrian realm and maximize the fence heights. The safety is the top priority. This issue is coming up on Thursday and the Planning Department is already meeting with the Planning Commission.

Council Member Kamin thanked Ms. Salton for being here among all of the other parents. They have seen so many parents getting involved on this issue, in addition to folks around the area. One of the requests that she has heard is that when the traffic studies were done previously, it was during COVID and not during high traffic school hours. And one of the requests from the neighborhood that she is pushing for is a review of that traffic study or a new traffic study to be done that takes into account the reality of all of the kids that are in that area. As they are talking about the safety efforts, she will work with Houston Public Works and do all that she can on her end because not everything related to this development is tied to this variance. They will look at what they can do regardless in terms of pedestrian safety at crosswalks.

JARRELL TAYLOR – 21230 Amber Gres Ct. – Humble, TX – 77338 – 773-949-1680 – Greater Community Development – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

MARTY YAKLIN – 1819 Commonwealth – 77006 – Sidewalk – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#15 - TRACI RILEY – 6207 Kurry Ln. – 77008 – 225-252-5634 - Ella Grovewood Variance – (In Person).

#16 – AVERY RILEY – No Address - No Phone - Ella Grovewood Variance – (In Person).

#17 - ALLISON NEWPORT – 1113 W. 22nd St. – 77008 – 713-818-7816 – Ella Grovewood Variance – (Virtual) – allison.newport@gmail.com.

#18 - ROBERT CHOATE – 6107 Hurst St. – 77008 – 713-818-6945 - Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions – (In Person)

#19 - JOE TIRADO – 122 E. Crosstimbers St. – 77022 – 832-282-6532 – Violation notices – (Virtual) – tiradoproperties@gmail.com

#20 - MELLISSA MARTINEZ – No Address – No Phone - Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions (Teleconference)

#21 - JAISON OLIVER – No Address – No Phone - Item No. 31 – Shotspotter, Inc/Gunshot Detection Solutions – (Teleconference)

At 3:23 p.m., Council Member Castex-Tatum left the meeting.

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/12152021-707

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 3:40 p.m., the City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 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 15, 2021 with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, Greg Travis, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mike Knox, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present.

At 9:09 a.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and requested the City Secretary to call the roll.

ROLL CALL

All Present

1. PUBLIC HEARING relative to designation of a banner district in the FIVE CORNERS MANAGEMENT DISTRICT - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM – Was presented,

Mayor Turner stated that they don’t have a presentation and they don’t have anyone signed up or present to speak. 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 2021-0674 ADOPTED

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Turner stated that many of them can recall that they have been working on implementing several recommendations from the PFM report. In 2017, Houstonians came together and achieved historic pension reform lifting a significant barrier to progress in our city. With regards to pension reform, the benefits have been substantial and immediately reduced the debt from when they came in six years ago. The unfunded liability was pretty much about $8.2 billion and increasing. There is a report that will be coming forth and they are putting it together now, which indicate that the unfunded pension liability has been substantially reduced from $8.2 billion to about $1.49 billion. After the pension reform, they began working on another recommendation from the PFM report of the other post-employment benefits, which they have had a considerable amount of discussion around this horseshoe. OPEB or its subsidies that help pay for retirees and/or their dependents’ health insurance. When they took office, the current liability was estimated at $2.2 billion and expected to grow over $9 billion over the next 30 years if they didn’t do anything. In 2019, Segal Consulting went before the BFA Committee to discuss the recommendations on how to reduce the expected growth. The Human Resources Department, in collaboration with the Finance Department and Legal Department, along with Segal Consulting, started working on projecting these suggestions and how best to implement them.

The projected cost with the changes they are proposing over the next 30 years will be reduced from $9 billion to $4.3 billion. Today, he wanted to announce effective January 1, 2022 that they will implement plan changes. Over the next several months, our employees will have an opportunity to attend several meetings hosted by HR to gain more information on how the plan changes will affect them when they decide to retire. There will be no changes to current retirees. Current employees, depending on their years of service and age, may see a reduction in the subsidies offered on retirement health insurance. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2022 will have no subsidies offered. All future retirees with the city health care coverage debt, at the time of retirement, will be able to continue coverage but the cost of those coverages will be determined as of where they were with their years of service and age as of January 1, 2022. More of these details will be provided to all of them. He wants to thank all those involved for their input to help bring this issue to where it is. He is very pleased to make these announcements especially on the last city council meeting of the year as they prepare to go to January 1, 2022.

With respect to the tornado donations, following the deadly tornadoes that devastated parts of the Midwest and killed more than 70 people, the City of Houston along with “Mattress Mack” of Gallery Furniture and Kroger will help with the recovery effort. People in the path who suffered a loss of property and love ones are requesting cleaning supplies, water, nonperishable food, pet food, diapers, generators and other items. They have set up donation boxes at City Hall.

Municipal employees and City Hall visitors may drop off items in the collection boxes starting today. If they want to contribute financially, there is a state site that has been set up where they can contribute financially. The public can drop off items at any Gallery Furniture store. So let’s do our part to assist them as they move forward.

Mayor Turner also want to highlight that the City of Houston is partnering with the Texas Children’s Hospital to host a vaccine clinic this Friday, December 17th from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The goal is to provide 5,000 first and second shots for eligible children 5 years old and up. METRO is providing free rides. He also requested Council Members put it out on their social media. The positivity rate for Houstonians is now at 4.3% and they want to keep it that way. All are invited to join them Friday for a food and toy distribution at the Houston Police Department North Houston Command Center in Council Member Peck’s district. The event starts at 11:00 a.m. with a food giveaway and the toy giveaway starts at 1:00 p.m. until supplies last. Lastly, he wanted to thank Alex Medeguari for his Christmas present.

Members of Council commented and questioned Mayor Turner about the Mayor’s report. At 9:33 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 48

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 2 AND 3

2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals as MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES for a four-year term:

SHERILYN DAVIS EDWARDS, reappointment

ROBERTO G. DE LA GARZA JR., appointment

TARA M. SHAW BOUTTE’, appointment

ELAINE JEFFERSON, reappointment

Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0675 ADOPTED

3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following as ASSOCIATE JUDGES OF MUNICIPAL COURTS for a two-year term:

MARISSA GARCIA, appointment TOLA ORESUSI, reappointment

FRANSHENEKA “FRAN” WATSON, reappointment

GERARDO S. MONTALVO, reappointment

VANETIA K. WETHERSPOON, reappointment

KATHRYN DIAZ GARCIA, reappointment

TRACIE J. JACKSON, reappointment

JOE VILLARREAL, reappointment

RODERICK O. GIBSON, reappointment

Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0676 ADOPTED

ACCEPT WORK – NUMBER 8

8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $7,874,596.28 and acceptance of work on contract with PLW WATERWORKS, LLC (Formerly known as PEPPER-LAWSON CONSTRUCTION L.P.) for East Water Purification Plant Rehabilitation of Flocculators, Clarifiers and Thickeners - 1.84% over the revised contract amount - DISTRICT E – MARTIN - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2021-0677 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 12 through 20

12. METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALIST, INC for sole source purchase of Spartan Fire Truck Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $5,776,538.88 - Fleet Management Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2021-0678 ADOPTED

13. RUSH TRUCK CENTERS of TEXAS, LP dba RUSH TRUCK CENTER, HOUSTON for Cummins Automotive Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $9,157,908.53 - Fleet Management Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2021-0679 ADOPTED

14. HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER INC - $2,213,059.88 and INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY COMPANY - $824,202.00 for Purchase of Medium and Heavy-Duty Cabs & Chassis and Truck Bodies through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the H-GAC and Sourcewell for Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $3,037,261.88 - Enterprise and Other Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2021-0680 ADOPTED

17. AMEND MOTION #2020-0173, 4/22/2020, as amended by Motion #2021-0063, 2/10/2021, TO INCREASE spending authority for Purchase from LOGICA RATIO of Professional Expert Medical Support Services for the Legal Department - $225,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2021-0681 ADOPTED

18. HELI-MART, INC for Helicopter Components Overhaul and or Exchange Services for the Houston Police Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $640,600.00 - General Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2021-0682 ADOPTED

20. BROWN AND ROOT INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, LLC for purchase of On-Call Maintenance and Repair Services through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education for Houston Public Works - Forty-Four months - $6,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2021-0683 ADOPTED ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 22 through 48

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Amended and Restated Acquisition and Development Agreement between City of Houston and the HOUSTON LAND BANK; approving and authorizing first amendment to Master Contractor Agreement Form for City’s New Home Development Program, to be executed by City of Houston and any contractor with which the City executed a Master Contractor Agreement pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-612, and first amendment to Tri-Party Agreement Form for City of Houston’s New Home Development Program, to be executed by the City of Houston, Houston Land Bank, and any contractor with which the City executed an MCA pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-612, to increase the maximum amount for construction of each new single-family home from $200,000.00 to $250,000.00 and to change and modify other agreement terms – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1090 ADOPTED

23. ORDINANCE establishing a Mixed Land Use/Entertainment Zone in the Midtown Area pursuant to Section 3-2 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston Texas, relating to the location of alcohol premises DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - The City Secretary advised that Item 23 has not been received but if received during the meeting, will be considered at the end of the meeting.

24. ORDINANCE appropriating $730,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund (1800) for planned Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Gateway Replacement Project for Houston Information Technology Services and Various Other Departments – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1091 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $172,865.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund (Approved by Ordinance No. 2015-318); appropriating of $496,303.00 out of Parks & Recreation Dedication Fund and $25,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding construction contract to LANDSCAPE ART, INC for Harwin Park; setting a deadline for the proposer's execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance and other required contract documents to the City; holding the proposer in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for engineering and materials testing services and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Parks & Recreation Dedication Fund and the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT F – THOMAS - The City Secretary advised that Item 25 has not been received but if received during the meeting, will be considered at the end of the meeting.

26. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-0856, as amended, to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE for First Responder Opioid Overdose Naloxone Training and Linkage into needed Evidence-Based Services (“Frontlines”) Project for the Houston Health Department $106,000.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1092 ADOPTED

27. ORDINANCE approving and awarding Sole Source Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY AUTHORITY dba TEXAS PACE AUTHORITY for Houston PACE Program Management for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1093 ADOPTED

28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC for Enhanced Software Support Service for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years - $2,239,349.65 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1094 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE approving and awarding Sole Source Agreement for Maintenance and Repair and Overhaul Exchange Services between City of Houston and MD HELICOPTERS, INC; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years - $961,974.54 - General Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1095 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract to LION TOTALCARE, INC for Cleaning, Decontamination and Repair Services for Firefighter Personal Protective Ensembles for the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one year options $6,000,000.00 - General Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1096 ADOPTED

32. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2017-0419 (Passed on May 30, 2017) to increase the maximum contract amount for Contract No. 4600014350 for contract between City of Houston and DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC for Onsite Water Treatment and Sludge Dewatering and Disposal Services for Houston Public Works - $3,142,418.25 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1097 ADOPTED

33. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-1019 to increase maximum contract amounts of Vendor Agreements between City and (1) BROWN STERLING BUILDERS, INC, (2) HCG MANAGEMENT, LLC, dba HONESTY CONSTRUCTION GROUP, and (3) MEDCO RESPIRATORY INSTRUMENTS, INC dba AVEANNA HEALTHCARE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS (formerly dba EPIC MEDICAL SOLUTIONS), respectively, for Various Services provided to older adults through Harris County Area Agency on Aging of the Houston Health Department - $945,000.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1098 ADOPTED

36. ORDINANCE approving the issuance of $7,900,000.00 of Bonds by the Generation Park Management District for certain Projects; approving the plans and specifications for such projects - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1099 ADOPTED

37. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 18.30 acres of land to VALLEY RANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, for inclusion in the district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1100 ADOPTED

38. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 0.1452 acres of land to PORTER MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1101 ADOPTED

39. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a portion of a 10-foot-wide utility easement, located out of Lots 1-4, Greensboro Addition, D.W.C. Harris Survey Abstract 325, Houston, Harris County, Texas (Parcel SY21-035B), a 10-foot-wide utility easement (Parcel SY21-035C), or a 15 foot-wide utility easement (Parcel SY21-35A), both easements being located out of Unrestricted Reserve “A”, Block 1, Grocers Supply Addition, Section Two, D.W.C. Harris Survey, Abstract 325, Houston, Harris County, Texas; abandoning the easements to 2ML REAL ESTATE INTERESTS, INC, the Underlying Fee Owner, in consideration of its cash payment to the City of $103,202.00 and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1102 ADOPTED

40. ORDINANCE accepting and designating a 60-foot-wide street right-of-way, being an 18,000 square foot (0.413 acre) strip of land between Holly Street and Beachton Street, situated in the John Austin Survey, Abstract No. 1, and otherwise known as Edwards Street, Harris County, Texas - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1103 ADOPTED

41. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT for HCFCD Unit D118-00-00-X007 Design and Construction of Repairs to City of Houston Hike and Bike Trail on a portion of Keegans Bayou (Approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0067) - DISTRICTS F- THOMAS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1104 ADOPTED

43. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Construction Contract for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal Project between City of Houston and T. CONSTRUCTION LLC (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0203) - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1105 ADOPTED

44. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Construction Contract for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal Project between City of Houston and LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0349) - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1106 ADOPTED

45. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Construction Contract for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal Project between City of Houston and LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0449) - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1107 ADOPTED

46. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,301,629.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to 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. ORDINANCE 2021-1108 ADOPTED

47. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,083,895.32 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to ALSAY INCORPORATED for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation Various Sites; 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 CIP Cost Recovery, construction management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1109 ADOPTED

48. ORDINANCE 2021-1021, passed second reading December 8, 2021 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1021 PASSED 3RD AND FINAL READING

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs for approval of an increase in the City’s Non-Consent Tow Rates – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, Council Members Jackson, Travis, Pollard and Knox voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2021-0684 ADOPTED

5. RECOMMENDATION from Fire Chief to approve the sale of Decommissioned Firefighting Bunker Gear to the “Sister City” of Guayaquil, Ecuador – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0685 ADOPTED

6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $15,356,022.85 and acceptance of work on contract with TIKON GROUP, INC for City Wide Panel Replacement FY17 - 3.97% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - TRAVIS; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS and J – POLLARD - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0686 ADOPTED

7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,640,489.62 and acceptance of work on contract with TIKON GROUP, INC for Safe Sidewalk Program - Work Authorization Project - 2.77% over the revised contract amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C- KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; G - TRAVIS; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM – Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Castex-Tatum

9. HOUSTON SPAY NEUTER, LLC for Spay and Neutering Services for BARC Animal Shelter for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - $120,000.00 - BARC Special Revenue Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0687 ADOPTED

10. HOUSTON PETSET for Spay and Neutering Services for City residents for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - $300,000.00 - BARC Special Revenue Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0688 ADOPTED

11. K-9 ANGELS RESCUE for purchase of four Spay and Neuter Service Events for pet owners who reside within the City of Houston jurisdiction for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department $80,000.00 - BARC Special Revenue Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0689 ADOPTED

15. WALKER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP for approval of spending authority for the purchase of Advertising Buys for Television, Radio and Social/Digital Media related to the COVID-19 Pandemic for the Mayor’s Office of Special Events - $500,000.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0690 ADOPTED

16. AMEND MOTION #2018-0528, 10/10/18, as amended by Motion #2020-321, 6/24/2020 and #2021-140, 3/24/2021, TO INCREASE spending authority from $15,351,036.26 to $24,841,116.96 to AT&T CORP. for Purchase of Telecommunication Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services - $9,490,080.70 - Central Service Revolving Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0691 ADOPTED

19. REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for the Emergency Waterline Repair for Houston Public Works - $249,115.39 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0692 ADOPTED

21. Approve spending authority for Emergency Purchase of Various Goods and Services related to the City’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0693 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and SHOTSPOTTER, INC for Gunshot Detection Solutions Services; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years - $3,500,000.00 General Fund – Was presented and Tagged by Council Members Travis and Knox.

34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and ONE ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM INC to provide Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Funds for Neighborhood Resilience Planning Services - 2 Years with 1 one-year option - $620,846.80 - Grant Fund -

DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN and H – CISNEROS – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1110 ADOPTED

35. ORDINANCE authorizing Subaward Agreement between CHAUNCY GLOVER PROJECT for the Positive Encounter + Chauncy Glover Project (CGP) to offer an Outreach Youth Engagement Initiative that will serve middle school-aged Black and Latino boys from ten Houston communities 1 Year $69,100.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1111 ADOPTED

42. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and RJN GROUP, INC for Support Services for Wastewater System Modeling and Master Planning; providing a maximum contract amount - $6,750,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1112 ADOPTED

At 11:00 a.m. The City Secretary advised that Item 23 has been received

23. ORDINANCE establishing a Mixed Land Use/Entertainment Zone in the Midtown Area pursuant to Section 3-2 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston Texas, relating to the location of alcohol premises DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-1113 ADOPTED

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

There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:22 a.m. Council Members Peck, Martin, Thomas, Travis, Gallegos, Pollard, Knox and Kubosh absent.

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