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City of Houston City Council met Feb. 1 & 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 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 and Sallie Alcorn, Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Letitia Plummer absent on personal business.
At 1:40 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for the first proclamation.
Council Member Evans-Shabazz presented a proclamation to the American Heart Association for Healthy Heart Month. Accepting the proclamation were members of the Go Red for Women.
Council Member Cisneros presented a proclamation to the Houston Humane Society. Accepting the proclamation were Executive Director Gary Poon and staff of the Houston Humane Society.
Mayor Turner presented a proclamation to Dr. James E. Burton honoring his 90th birthday. Accepting the proclamation were Dr. James E. Burton and members of his family.
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Jackson for the Invocation. Council Member Jackson invited Minister Dr. Debra Fields Harris (Community of Faith and Community Tabernacle Church) to give the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the roll.
ROLL CALL
Council Member Letitia Plummer absent on personal business.
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# 678 321 804#. 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# 817 614 185#. 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.
At 2:20 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers
#1 - MARIE CARLISLE – 1214 Heritage Creek Park – 77008 – 713-646-1388 – Ella Timbergrove and Ella Grovewood – (Virtual) – mcarlisle@bakerlaw.com.
Council Member Kamin thanked Ms. Carlisle for calling in. She knows they have a few residents who are going to be speaking on this item and she wanted to share some updates she has. There is going to be a follow up site inspection that is scheduled for February 4th.
#2 - ALLISON NEWPORT – 1113 W. 22nd St. – 77008 – 713-818-7816 - Ella Timbergrove and Ella Grovewood – (Virtual) – allison.newport@gmail.com.
Mayor Turner stated that when they got the calls, with respect to the infield, which might be in violation of Chapter 19, the Building Code Enforcement team went out immediately and red tagged the property.
#3 - GEORGE FREY – 1723 Droxford Dr. – 77008 – 832-627-9322 – Ella Grovewood violations – (Virtual) – gffrey@gmail.com.
#4 - LOVELY WASHINGTON – 4135 W. Bellfort St., Apt. #57 – 77025 – 713-904-0334 – Need more affordable housing for the homeless - (In Person).
#5 - ANN WATKINS – 8409 W. Montgomery Rd. – 77088 – 832-492-3333 – Giant utility poles on W. Montgomery (Virtual) – ann@thewatkinsgroup-tx.com.
#6 - PAMELA SENEGAL – 5831 Kenwood – Missouri City, TX – 77459 – 225-274-6808 – Freedom – (Virtual) – philandra2003@yahoo.com.
Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Senegal that she lives outside of the City of Houston but they will follow up.
SARAH BELL – 6060 Greens Rd., Apt. #204 – Humble, TX – 77396 – Identity/Voting – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
DWIGHT BROWN – 150 Dominion Park Dr., Apt. #205 – 77090 – 832-539-9603 – Harris County Release Fund – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address – No phone – Will appear to express personal opinion – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
F. RICHARD LEACH – 3202 Sackett St. – 77098 – 281-381-5282 – Missed garbage/recycling pickup last Monday – (Virtual) – frl@leachminnick.com. NOT PRESENT
#7 - LORRINE ADAMORE – 1401 Redford St. – 77034 – 469-756-3959 – Government accountability and transparency – (Teleconference).
#8 - DEBORAH ELAINE ALLEN – 12000 Martin Luther King Blvd., Apt. #2059 – 77048 – 346- 260-1574 – Trying to terminate housing for no reason - (Teleconference).
#9 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – 4004 Montrose Blvd., Apt. #42 – 77006 – Flooding/Bail reform/Pro Life issues – (In Person).
#10 - RHONDA JONES – 8403 Bird Meadow Ln. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 281-438-0291 – Organization clarification regarding Super Neighborhoods – (Teleconference).
#11 - JEFF BERG – 5454 Washington Ave. – 77007 – 337-453-6188 – Loud noise – (Teleconference).
Council Member Kamin stated to Mr. Berg that Council Member Alcorn has been working non-stop on this issue along with Council Member Evans-Shabazz and herself. They have been in meeting after meeting working with various department and they have sent him some of that information. They are working closely with his Super Neighborhood and his Civic Club leadership. She doesn’t want to discredit or discount the work of Council Members Alcorn, herself or others, in terms of driving some of these code and enforcement changes. It‘s not perfect and they have major gaps but they are working on it.
#12 - SHAUNLEE BABINEAUX – 1550 Leona St. – 77009 – 713-384-2419 – Criminal activity and trespassing at Hardy Yards Apartment – (Teleconference).
GERRY MONROE – 2501 Burkett St. – 77004 – 832-933-3447 – Crime/I told you so – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#13 - TRACI RILEY – 6207 Kury – 77008 – 225-252-5634 – Construction issues – (In Person).
Council Member Kamin stated to Ms. Riley she appreciates when she provides her comments, feedback, knowledge and experience. As it relates to this development, she hears her loud and clear and she appreciates her partnership. This is one example of what is happening throughout the city. She hears the urgency.
#14 - TARA HUGHES – 932 Lester St. – 77007 – 512-473-9334 – Violence on Washington Ave. – (Teleconference).
#15 - TOWANA BRYANT – No Address – 281-431-0011 – City Policy - (Virtual) – logistics@trinityfreightservices.com.
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/02012022-668
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 3:12 p.m., the City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2022. 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, February 2, 2022 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 and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Letitia Plummer 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 Letitia Plummer absent on personal business.
Mayor Turner stated that the first item for business is the canvassing of the vote of District G. He wanted to thank Council Member Greg Travis for his service over the last 6 years. They came in together and worked on a number of initiatives. One of the first ones was the pension reform. They have worked collaboratively on a number of things and he would say in most instances they have worked on those things together and moved things forward in this city. Mayor Turner wanted to thank Council Member Travis for the service that he has given on behalf of the City of Houston and wishes him all of the best going forward.
Members of Council commented on Council Member Travis leaving council. Council Member Travis gave a goodbye statement.
Mayor Turner requested everyone to please join him in thanking Council Member Greg Travis for his service to the City of Houston in over the last 6 years. The beauty of the democratic system is that democracy moves forward and democracy selects its representatives. As we thank Council Member Travis for his services and as he seeks to move forward in whatever capacity of service, the district will continue to be represented. Mayor Turner requested a motion to bring up Item 11. Council Member Knox moved to have the rules suspended to consider Item 11 out of order and Seconded by Council Member Travis, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0060 ADOPTED
11. ORDINANCE tabulating the votes cast and canvassing the returns of the City of Houston Special Election held on January 25, 2022, for the purpose of filling a vacancy in the office of Council Member, District G; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; declaring the Official Results of the Special Election – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0074 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner invited Council Member-Elect Mary Han Huffman to the podium and Mayor Turner swore Council Member Huffman in.
Mayor Turner and Members of Council welcomed and congratulated Council Member Huffman to council.
At 9:27 a.m., Mayor Turner called on the Monthly and Quarterly Financial Report.
REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds and a Quarterly Investment Report by the City Controller – Was presented, City Controller Chris Brown and Director of Finance Department, Tantri Emo, reviewed the Monthly Operation and Financial Report; copies of which are on file in the City Secretary’s Office for review.
Members of Council commented and questioned the Report.
Council Member Martin moved to accept the Monthly Financial Report and the Quarterly Finance Report and seconded by Council Member Robinson, Council Member Kubosh voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2022-0061 ADOPTED
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner invited and welcomed Council Members to attend a press conference today at 1:00 p.m. They will be laying out anti-crime initiatives. A lot of work has gone into that. They have reached out to a number of people, both within the city as well as outside the city. It is quite comprehensive in nature. There will be new items included in it but it is intended to be comprehensive. Later this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. there will be an announcement about the River Oaks Theatre. A quick update on COVID. The positivity rate is going down. From where it was at 38% at one point is now 26.4%. About a month ago, we had close to 1,000 city employees dealing with COVID. That number now is about 216 or more and is consistently going down. This is the first week of a six week program that will award 12 people with a $1,000 gift card and provide $50 gift cards for people who get their first dose or their booster shots at eligible Health Department sites between January 29 and March 10th. They can find dozens of free testing and vaccination sites at houstonhealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.
With regards to whether, it’s going to get cold starting tomorrow. Certainly if you are going up north, be prepared. Hopefully it will get cold here but not freezing and hopefully we won’t have precipitation. He wants to encourage people to be weather aware, weather alert and be mindful of that. We are not expecting another winter storm Uri. But Mother Nature does have a mind of her own.
He wants to wish a Happy Lunar New Year to our friends in the Houston Chinese Community. This is the year of the tiger. Yesterday started Black History month and they honored Dr. Burton who turned the age of 90. Dr. Burton was the dentist out in the Acres Homes area for 47 years. Houston First Corporation has a lineup that includes art, music, vendors and educational activities for the entire family. So black history at Avenida Houston will take place every Saturday in February from 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Plaza at Avenida between George R. Brown Center and Discovery Green. Also, February 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., everyone is invited to a preview party of the Memorial Park Land Bridge. The Memorial Park Conservancy and the project partners at the Uptown Development Authority, the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department and the Kinder Foundation are hosting a free event for Houstonians celebrating the transformational land bridge and prairie project for all of Houston to celebrate. Everyone will have a chance to walk through and explore one of the project’s four tunnels before they open to traffic in March. The family friendly celebration will also feature a live D.J., fun photo opportunities, food trucks, giveaways, opportunities to learn more about Memorial Park’s Master Plan and the ten year plan delivery and more.
At 9:45 a.m., Council Member Castex-Tatum left the meeting.
At 9:55 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 35
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 6
1. CONFIRMATION of the reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2022:
Position One - COUNCIL MEMBER SALLIE ALCORN
Position Two - COUNCIL MEMBER LETITIA PLUMMER
Alternate At-Large - COUNCIL MEMBER AMY PECK
Alternate At-Large - COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARD POLLARD
Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2022-0062 ADOPTED
2. CONFIRMATION of the reappointment of CHERYL DENISE CREUZOT to Position Two of the PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, for a two-year term - Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2022-0063 ADOPTED
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuation to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 12, for a term to expire June 1, 2025:
Position Six - ASHTON L. TAYLOR
Position Seven - BILLY J. BRISCOE
Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2022-0064 ADOPTED
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the ION DISTRICT IN MIDTOWN, COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON, for terms to expire December 2, 2023:
Position One - EILEEN MORRIS
Position Two - STEVEN WELLS
Position Three - JASON HYMAN
Position Four - PAUL CHARLES
Position Five - DONNISHA FRISON
Position Six - ADRIANA TAMEZ
Position Seven - CAROL GUESS
Position Eight - MICHAEL PITTMAN, and to serve as Chair
Position Nine - JAIME HERRERO
Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2022-0065 ADOPTED
5. RECOMMENDATION from the Mayor’s Office for renewal of membership in the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL - $92,183.20 - General Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2022-0066 ADOPTED
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2022 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE LIVINGSTON PROJECT operated by the Trinity River Authority - $4,696,170.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2022-0067 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 7 through 10
7. SCRUGGS DISTRIBUTION LLC for Purchase of Two 42-Inch Pratt® Swing Check Valves for Houston Public Works - $230,080.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2022-0068 ADOPTED
8. COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC for Purchase of Polypropylene (Thermoplastic) Pipe - $6,023.20 Stormwater Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2022-0069 ADOPTED
9. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS, INC for Purchase of Drinking Water Chain of Flights Parts for Houston Public Works - $40,069.08 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2022-0070 ADOPTED
10. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC for Purchase of Fire Hydrant Parts for Houston Public Works $13,744.04 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2022-0071 ADOPTED ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 12 through 35
12. ORDINANCE authorizing participation with other Entergy service area cities in matters concerning ENTERGY TEXAS, INC, before the Public Utility Commission of Texas during 2022 - DISTRICT E – MARTIN – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0075 ADOPTED
13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnification Agreement between COURTNEY EMMA LEVY and the City of Houston to settle a lawsuit - $70,000.00 Property and Casualty Fund. - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0076 ADOPTED
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Lease Agreement between ORANGESTONE MCKINNEY, LLC, as Landlord, and City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for property located at 2020 McKinney, Houston, Harris County, Texas, for use by the Parking Management Division of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - $559,062.00 - ParkHouston Special Revenue Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0077 ADOPTED
17. ORDINANCE appropriating additional funds in the amount of $1,092,074.00 from Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund to Construction Manager At Risk Contract between City of Houston and SPAWGLASS CONSTRUCTION, CORP for Pre-Construction and Construction Phase Services for the new Westbury Library (Approved by Ordinance No. 2020-0082); providing funding for Civic Art, and contingency, financed by the Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0078 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE accepting into the City's Civic Art Collection a photograph artwork gifted by Artists ZAINOB AMAO and MATTHEW USORO, to be located at 901 Bagby Street and approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and ZAIN OB + MATTHEW CREATE LLC for donation of such work of art - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0079 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Vendor Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS MOBILE DENTISTS, INC dba ENABLE DENTAL for Dental Services provided to senior adults through the Harris County Area Agency on Aging of the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 4 one-year options - $1,000,000.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0080 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and AABBOTT MICHELLI TECHNOLOGIES, INC for Calibration and Repair Services of Truck Platform Scales for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $270,318.40 Enterprise and Other Funds - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0081 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE appropriating funds in the amount of $3,000,000.00 out of Dangerous Building Consolidation Fund for the demolition of structures designated as dangerous - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0082 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 200 block of East 24th 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. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0083 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 1800 block of West 14th 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. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0084 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 3.100 acres of land to FOREST HILLS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT for inclusion in the district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0085 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 3.741 acres of land to DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0086 ADOPTED
29. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 0.2746 acres commonly known as 1701 Commerce Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of SCARLET Q COMMERCE LP - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0087 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for reimbursement of the cost to complete the elevation of 26 flood-prone homes - DISTRICT A - PECK; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - TRAVIS; H - CISNEROS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0088 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for reimbursement of the cost to complete the elevation of 36 flood-prone homes - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; H - CISNEROS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0089 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Regional Waste Disposal Facilities Contract between GULF COAST AUTHORITY, CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, City of Houston, Texas, HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 55 and BAYBROOK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 for Blackhawk Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility - DISTRICT E – MARTIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0090 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $527,616.18 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC for Intercontinental Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (Approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0474); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0091 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,513,114.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; setting a deadline for the bidder's execution of the contract 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 (WW4259-20) - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0092 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,319,078.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (LDS); 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 (WW4258-85) - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0093 ADOPTED
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
14. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2016-0274, as amended by Ordinance No. 2016- 1008, to increase the maximum contract amount to Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and ADAMS AND REESE, LLP for Legal Services in connection with utility rate matters - $1,000,000.00 General Fund – Was presented and Tagged by Council Members Pollard, Robinson and Alcorn.
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Development Agreement between City of Houston and THE HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM, INC - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0094 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-0509, (Approved on June 16, 2021) to increase the maximum contract amount of contract between City of Houston and CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC, for Professional Services for the Combined Utility System Water and Wastewater and Impact Fees Rate Study for Houston Public Works - $79,960.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0095 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE authorizing a grant application to the STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, JUVENILE JUSTICE & TRUANCY PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM, FY2023, by City of Houston Municipal Courts Department for the Juvenile Case Manager Program Truancy Prevention Initiative (the “Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of Municipal Courts Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, with the authority to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0096 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-986, establishing the “More Space: Main Street” Pilot Program, by extending the termination date of the Program; providing for the continuation of all other provisions contained therein - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0097 ADOPTED
MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 36
36. ORDINANCE awarding Pre-Positioned Contract to TETRA TECH, INC for Professional Services for Disaster Recovery and Consulting Services for the City of Houston Finance Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $24,050,000.00 - Grant Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS THOMAS AND POLLARD
This was Item 22 on Agenda of January 26, 2022 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0098 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Gallegos first Members of Council announced events and discussed matters of interest.
There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:57 a.m. Council Members Thomas, Gallegos, Castex-Tatum, Knox and Kubosh absent.
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