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City of Houston City Council met Feb. 22 & 23.
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 22, 2022, with Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, 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 Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Mayor Sylvester Turner out of the City on City business. Council Member Abbie Kamin absent on personal business.
At 1:51 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin called the meeting to order and stated that Mayor Turner is attending the 25th Annual Barbara Jordan National Forum at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and he recognized Council Member Kubosh for a presentation.
Council Member Kubosh presented a proclamation to Rushion McDonald for his outstanding contributions to television, film and radio. Accepting the proclamation was Rushion McDonald.
Council Member Thomas presented a proclamation to Nicholas Perkins recognizing him for becoming the first African American to own a national burger franchise in 2021. Accepting the proclamation was Nicholas Perkins.
Council Member Cisneros presented a proclamation to BARC Veterinarians recognizing three veterinarians for their amazing work. Accepting the proclamation were Dr. Sherry Wittenberg, Dr. Erin O’Tool and Dr. Grace Lee.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin on behalf of Mayor Turner presented a proclamation to Dr. Cynthia Turner honoring her retirement after 33 years of service to the Houston Health Department Laboratory. Accepting the proclamation was Cynthia Turner.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Evans-Shabazz invited Pastor Michael Smith (South Union Missionary Baptist Church) to give the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Sylvester Turner out of the City on City business. Council Member Abbie Kamin absent on personal business.
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of February 1–2, 2022 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 Pro Tem, 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# 556 037 025#. 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# 898 792 251#. No public comment will be allowed.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin 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 Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Peck for a procedural motion. Council Member Peck moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Sgt. Major James Cabarrus to the end of the three minute Agenda List of Speakers after E.A. Buddy Grantham and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0096 ADOPTED
At 2:33 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers
#1 - THERESA STRONG – 7710 Del Ray Ln. – 77071 – 832-247-5308 - Item No. 31 – Rename Foley Street to Veterans of Foreign Wars Way – (Virtual) – theresa.strong@gmail.com.
#2 - CATHERINE ALEXANDER – 2108 Peppermill Rd. – 77080 – 713-557-0139 – Item No. 31 – Rename Foley Street to Veterans of Foreign Wars Way – (In Person).
Council Member Peck thanked Ms. Alexander for all her work in getting this changed. This is a great way to honor so many people. She completely supports this item and she thanks everyone for coming today for this item.
#3 - E.A. BUDDY GRANTHAM – 11010 Chevy Chase Dr. – 77042 – 713-247-9080 - Item No. 31 – Rename Foley Street to Veterans of Foreign Wars Way – (In Person).
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated to Mr. Grantham, “welcome home“. For those who don’t know, Mr. Grantham was the Director of Veterans and Military Affairs Office under the Parker Administration and as far back as Mayor White‘s Adminstration.
Members of Council welcomed Mr. Grantham back and commented on his statement.
#4 - SGT. MAJOR JAMES CABARRUS – No Address – No Phone.
Council Member Knox stated that he wanted to thank the VFW. They do a number of wonderful things for the community, like barbecues and fund-raising efforts for charitable organizations. They not only do a great job for their members but also for the community at large. He is just delighted to have an opportunity to participate in getting the street name changed for them.
#5 - SENG LIM – 1442 Kingston Cove Ln. – 77077 – No Phone – Low-income construction apartments – (Teleconference).
#6 - ALICE LIU – 623 Hawthorne St. – 77006 – 979-574-2276 – Drainage – (In person).
Council Member Castex-Tatum asked Ms. Liu if she stated 80% of open ditches are in District B, which she advised that it was 84%. Council Member Castex-Tatum asked her where she got that information from because she didn’t realize it and wanted to verify it because she knows that there are quite a bit of open ditches in her district, as well. Ms. Liu stated the data was from Jim Blackburn. He produced the research report with this number and they have also been using publicly available data from the City departments. Council Member Castex-Tatum stated that it’s a staggering amount of open ditches if that’s a true statement. The other thing she wanted to say is that 311 is a call center and she knows that most Council Members‘ offices ask residents that once they report something to 311 and get the service request number, that they also report it to their Council Office. She wanted to tell Ms. Liu that she hears her and for her to know that the entire Council is very concerned about their infrastructure needs. They are looking at ways to improve the infrastructure everyday because the issues, unfortunately, seem to be compounded in the lower economic areas.
Council Member Jackson thanked Ms. Liu for coming in and stated to Council Member Castex-Tatum that the study Ms. Liu was referring to was a study from 2014, which was a ditch study conducted from Hurricane Ike. Texas Low Income Housing has the original report and the City has the report, as well. In regards to the flooding, she has been working closely with her group on the flood projects. They have recently submitted a total of 12 SWAT projects and they are in the middle of H&H studies. Public Works has let them know that the studies should be done by May.
SAUDYS PAGUAGA – 9890 Southwest Frwy. – 77074 – 832-581-5938 – Variants – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
DERAK HICKS – 9611 Brandon Rock Ln. – 77044 - Mandatory Work hours/HEAR Program/Solid Waste Management Department – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
ALICE JOHNSON – 7701 Bigwood St. – 77016 – 832-265-6251 – Mandatory Work hours/HEAR Program/Solid Waste Management Department – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
MARK WRIGHT – 5416 Peach Ave. – Seffner, FL - 33584 - 561-713-9283 – Concerns with Solid Waste Management Department – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#7 - ANDREA TERRELL – 200 Stratford St. – 77006 – 713-822-8566 – Park Houston/24 hr. Rule – (andreaterrell@stic.net).
ROBERT CHOATE – 6107 Hurst St. – 77008 – 713-818-6945 – One Safe Houston Plan – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#8 - REV. WILLIE DAVIS -11410 Martin Luther King Blvd. – 77048 – 713-204-4252 – Gun Buyback Initiative under One Safe Houston Plan – (In Person).
#9 - REV. EARL JONES – 15400 Old Humble Rd. – Humble, TX – 77396 – 281-723-7869 – Community involvement reducing crime – (In Person).
DERRICK HENDERSON – 1201 Redford St., Apt. #2509 – 77034 – 281-682-9754 – Homeless Program – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#10 - MICHAEL FINNELL – No Address – 409-223-2958 – Human rights and discrimination practices of ExxonMobile – (In Person).
AYE MARIE – 2501 Westridge St. – 77021 – 713-386-9807 – Pandemic/Financial Fraud – (Virtual) – exposedjustice1148@outlook.com. NOT PRESENT
#11 - REBECCA SELLE – 1809 W. Main St. – 77098 – 410-991-2908 – Drainage – (In Person).
#12 - CAROLYN RIVERA – 8221 Dockal Rd. – 77028 – 281-620-8731 – Drainage – (In Person).
Council Member Jackson thanked Ms. Rivera for coming in and she does share her frustration. Every time it rains in the area, she‘s getting phone calls about people’s homes flooding. She‘s had conversations with the Mayor. The H&H study slowed up the process and she was frustrated because there was no study done already in their neighborhood. She wanted Ms. Rivera to know that she is advocating and trying to get the resources they need to get especially these 12 SWAT projects to move forward.
#13 - DORIS BROWN – 9926 Woodwick St. – 77016 – 713-366-1060 – Drainage – (In Person).
Council Member Alcorn stated to Ms. Brown that she wanted to know if she was aware that the City of Houston did put in applications for some GLO funds, the CBDG mitigation funds for two big projects in Northeast Houston. Ms. Brown advised that she was aware of that. Council Member Alcorn stated that the GLO denied all of the applications and now they are looking at the State as well because they need the money for urban drainage.
Council Member Thomas asked Ms. Brown if they are offering some type of prioritization of the drain because they have so many, is there an recommendation on how they prioritize? Ms. Brown stated that they do have some recommendation, they also have some neighborhoods and communities that do not have drains. Council Member Thomas stated that she is interested in that and she will read through the report that was submitted.
#14 - JAMES BURFORD – 7530 Sundown Dr. – 77028 – 832-594-2485 – Drainage – (In Person).
#15 - MALBERTH MOSES – 9018 Elbert St. – 77028 – 832-608-7700 – Drainage – (In Person).
#16 - FELIX KAPOOR – 6201 Taggart St. – 77007 – 832-613-7308 – Drainage in Northeast Houston – NEED A SPANISH TRANSLATOR.
#17 - JUDY HARDIN – 3614 McKinley Ln. – 77088 – 346-406-9732 – Public Works speed cushions – (Teleconference).
Council Member Peck stated to Ms. Hardin that they are going to contact her to figure out the placement of the speed cushions, and also work with Public Works to make sure that it gets done right.
MARY EDWARDS – 5767 Belmark St. – 77033 – 832-996-0677 – My house - (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
#18 - JOE CUTRUFO – 1012 Bartlett St. – 77006 – 781-724-2113 – 11th Street redesign – (Virtual) – joe@bikehouston.org.
#19 - GARY LYNN – No Address – 832-325-8966 – MetroLift – (Virtual) – garylynn@yahoo.com.
Vice Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum stated to Mr. Lynn that they do have a memo that states that Metro has reached out to Harris County rides to try to come up with a plan to make sure that his transportation needs are being met. If he has some additional concerns, they can get him in touch with the Governmental Affairs Manager at Metro.
#20 - THAI HOANG – 14439 Kingston Cove – 77077 – 713-858-1289 – Briar Forest Lofts Development – (In Person).
STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Will appear to express personal opinion – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
#21 - SANDRA EDWARDS – 2925 Lavender St. – 77026 – 832-423-6696 - Drainage – (In Person).
Vice Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum stated to Ms. Edwards that she has heard her Council Member make comments throughout the day today. She is definitely wanting to be engaged and working on those SWAT projects and advocating for more projects for her area. The entire Council is joining alongside her to try to get as many urban drainage problems as they can in the City of Houston. She wanted to thank everyone from her organization that came out today and provided the information. Their cries are not falling on deaf ears and they will continue to keep working towards making her neighborhood one they all can be proud of.
#22 - JAMES KUESER – 14451 Kingston Cove – 77077 – Briar Forest Lofts Development – (In Person).
At 3:34 p.m., Council Member Kubosh left the meeting.
At 3:55 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin left the meeting.
At 4:16 p.m., Council Member Jackson left the meeting.
At 4:19 p.m., Council Member Peck left the meeting.
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/02222022-795
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 4:36 p.m., the City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 23, 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 23, 2022, with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, 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.
At 9:02 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
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner stated that he would like to recognize some honored guests here this morning. Linda Burger, who is the outgoing CEO of the Jewish Family Service of Houston, and Carl Josehart, who is the current Chief Operating Officer and incoming CEO of the Jewish Family Service of Houston, Alexander Institute for Inclusion for annually hosting the ReelAbilities Film
and Art Festival in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities. Then they have Eve and Bobby Lapin. Eve is Chair of the Festival, Dee Dee Dochen, producer of ReelMusic, and Andie Palagi, who is the Jewish Family Service Staff ReelAbilities Festival Manager and Gabe Casarez, Director of the Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities, is here.
Mayor Turner presented a proclamation in recognizing the ReelAbilities Houston Film and Art Festival. Accepting the proclamation were Linda Burger, Carl Josehart, Dee Dee Dochen and Gabe Casarez.
Mayor Turner wanted to acknowledge Linda Burger’s retiring after 16 years of service and she has been an incredible leader. He wanted to say, “Thank you, congratulations and a job well done.”
The Rodeo Parade is on Saturday morning and the concerts will start up shortly thereafter. He’s really looking forward to everything. He can’t say enough about the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and their contributions to the kids through scholarships. They’ve already committed to $22 million this year. They did $21 million last year. So, hats off to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. With that being said, the COVID numbers are dropping, which is quite timely. The 7- day average, right now, is 7.12%. At one point, it was 38% and this is continuing to drop. Everything is coinciding at the right time and he wants to encourage people to get fully vaccinated. They have a solo co-op that is starting this week. The Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability and the nonprofit group, Solar United Neighbors (SUN), announced the launch of the 2022 Houston Solar Co-Op that will help area property owners install solar systems. He encourages people to participate in that initiative. They can find more information online at solarunitedneighbors.org/houston.
In regards to our One Save Houston plan, which is a collaboration and input from organizations individuals and many of the Council Members. Many of their suggestions are incorporated in this plan. This is comprehensive and holistic in nature. For people who say they need more police officers on the streets, he agrees. They have already added 125 police officers per day through the overtime program. There is a cadet class that is graduating on March 3rd or March 4th. They are adding more boots on the ground, in terms of boosting the numbers. They are also in the interim of adding more through the overtime program. If anybody has any suggestions on how to do more, their constructive suggestions are appreciated. They are hiring more Park Rangers for the parks. They are already in the hiring phase for that. We are going to be more aggressive in filing lawsuits against convenience stores, clubs and bars where there are repeated incidents of violence taking place. There will be an ordinance coming before them to require certain businesses to have more cameras outly facing and the pictures must be readable. They are already working to have cameras at TranStar to video record. That feature doesn’t exist but they are already moving forward on that. They know about the crisis intervention on mental behavioral health and on substance abuse. All of those things are moving forward. There are studies that support how effective they have been. They need the boots on the ground, they need technology and they also need community persons who are actively participating in the community. They can’t expect law enforcement to do it all by themselves. The community needs to be involved. They have talked about the number of cases that are backlogged in Harris County, nearly 100,000 cases, and they have advocated for more courts but that can only be done at the state end. Then at the same time he does want to highlight the fact that when we are dealing with these situations that are occurring, creating an atmosphere and an environment for more guns will not work. House Bill 1927 is exacerbating the problem and he named a few organizations
who testified against House Bill 1927 (the Houston Police Department, the Texas Municipal Police Association, Fraternal Order of Police, the Dallas Police Association, the Texas Chiefs of Police Association and many more). They warned that states that enact permitless carry, see increased gun violence after other states have weakened or eliminated their license to carry requirements, those states have experienced an 11% increase in handgun homicide rates and a 13% to 15% increase in violent crime rates. He doesn’t hear or see people who championed House Bill 1927 speaking about what they championed. He simply wants to reiterate that One Safe Houston Program is a collaborative strategy that is holistic and comprehensive and costing at least $44 million for its implementation. If anyone has better or additional ideas on what they should be doing or can do, he is all ears.
Council Members commented and questioned Mayor Turner about the Mayor’s Report. At 9:57 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 40
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 4
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of PARRIS BEVERLY to Position Two of the BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS FOR HARRIS COUNTY PORTS for a term to expire February 1, 2024 – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0097 ADOPTED
2. 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-FOUR (GREATER HOUSTON ZONE):
Position One - ALEX TRIANTAPHYLLIS, appointment for a term to expire 12/31/2022
Position Two - SOPHIE ELSNER, appointment for a term to expire 12/31/2023
Position Three - MICHAEL D. LYKES, reappointment for a term to expire 12/31/2022
Position Four - CONRAD JOE, appointment for a term to expire 12/31/2023
Position Five - PAUL A. SHANKLIN, reappointment for a term to expire 12/31/2022
Position Six - YARMON B. KENNEDY, appointment for a term to expire 12/31/2023
Position Seven - ADRIENNE HOLLOWAY, appointment for a term to expire 12/31/2022, and to serve as Chair until 12/31/2023
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0098 ADOPTED
3. REQUEST from Mayor for the appointment of COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT GALLEGOS to the HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS as a Non-Voting Advisory Member - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0099 ADOPTED
4. CONFIRMATION of the reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON ETHICS COMMISSION for two-year staggered terms:
Position 4 - ALFONSO MALDONADO
Position 5 - MARSHA G. FISK
Position 6 - JULIE MARNICCI
Position 7 - DAVID MICHAEL GOLDBERG
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0100 ADOPTED
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 5 through 8
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $8,373,042.49 and acceptance of work on contract with REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for Small Diameter Water Lines Above Grade Crossings South Sector - 4.50% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT C- KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; 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. MOTION 2022-0101 ADOPTED
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $8,768,729.14 and acceptance of work on contract with INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for Lift Station Rehabilitation at Upper Braes Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2.13 % over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT F – THOMAS - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0102 ADOPTED
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director of Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $10,078,515.93 and acceptance of work on contract with INDUSTRIAL TX CORPORATION for Southeast Water Purification Plant Improvements - Facility Rehab, Sludge Disposal Expansion and Metering Station Rehab - 1.92% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT E- MARTIN - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0103 ADOPTED
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,122,248.03 and acceptance of work on contract with MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD, for a 66-Inch Water Line Rehabilitation at US 59 and Beltway 8 - 12.06% under the original contract amount DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0104 ADOPTED
PROPERTY - NUMBER 10
10. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney, to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court, to pay all Costs of Court in connection with eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. I-40 Group, et al.; Cause No. 1153540 for 108-INCH WATERLINE ALONG CITY EASEMENTS PROJECT (FROM ALDINE WESTFIELD ROAD TO WILLIS STREET) - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0105 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 11 through 17
11. WARNER COMMUNICATIONS dba VOCEON COMMUNICATIONS - $390,310.00 and 5205 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP dba HOUSTON COMMUNICATIONS - $242,417.40 for Miscellaneous Two-Way Radios, Replacement Parts and Accessories for the Houston Airport System - 3 Years with two one-year options - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0106 ADOPTED
14. CALDWELL COUNTRY FORD - $743,635.00 and CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $380,830.00 for the purchase of Utility Vehicles, Vans, and Light Duty Trucks through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments - $1,124,465.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds - The City Secretary advised that Item 14 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
15. TEXAS TOWEL & SUPPLY, INC for Rags and Cleaning Towels for Various Departments - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $487,495.45 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0107 ADOPTED
16. CASCO INDUSTRIES, INC - $146,925.00 and MOMAR, INC - $909,725,00 for Dispersant, Polar Solvent/Aqueous Filmforming Chemicals for Various Departments – 3 Years with two one-year options General and Enterprise Funds- Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0108 ADOPTED
17. RAPISCAN SYSTEMS, INC for approval of spending authority in the amount of $299,265.00 for the purchase of Rapiscan® X-Ray Security Screening Systems from the General Service Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 Contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Program for Various Departments Enterprise and Other Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0109 ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 18
18. RESOLUTION allowing the rehabilitation of Sunset Gardens, an affordable rental housing property located at 4141 Barberry Drive and 9703 Scott Street in the City of Houston, Texas and within a census tract that has a poverty rate above 40% for individuals and authorizing the allocation of 2022 Housing Tax Credits to such development - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2022-0006 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 19 through 40
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing eighth amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program Rental Housing Projects Round 2 Subrecipient Grant Agreement between City of Houston and THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, to extend the term, increase funding and to revise the Rental Housing Performance Statement, the Rental Housing Units Benchmarks and the Rental Budget – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0133 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between City of Houston and HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS-HOUSTON, extending the term of the contract and providing up to $150,000.00 in additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of Project Access, a Homeless Transportation Program that provides homeless persons with access to essential health and social services resources -Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0134 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between City of Houston and SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES to extend the term of the contract for a Homeless Services Program that will include a Mobile Outreach/Welcome Center and Housing Case Management Services, to be funded with Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds, Community Development Block Grant Funds and previously appropriated TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0135 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE appropriating $20,000,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund and approving and authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement between City of Houston and SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO for Gate Expansion Project on the West Concourse at William P. Hobby Airport - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - The City Secretary advised that Item 22 has not been received but if received during the meeting, will be considered at the end of the meeting.
23. ORDINANCE appropriating $428,500.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund, awarding Construction Contract to NATIONAL SIGNS, LLC for William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) Roadway Gap Wayfinding (Project No. 243); setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for testing, and contingencies relating to the Hobby Airport (HOU) Roadway Gap Wayfinding Project financed by Airports Improvement Fund - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0136 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE awarding contract to ACCURATE METER & BACKFLOW, LLC for On Demand Maintenance for Industrial and Wholesale Water Meter Replacement for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $767,500.00 - Enterprise Fund - The City Secretary advised that Item 26 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and TRITECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, formerly TIBURON, INC for Automated Records Management System for the Houston Police Department - 1 Year - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0137 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE establishing the east and west sides of the 300 block of Cordell Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a special minimum building line block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0138 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE establishing the east and west sides of the 300 block of Cordell 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 H – CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0139 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 400 block of Willard 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 2022-0140 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City and HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, INC for construction of improvements to Shadowlake HOA Trail; appropriating $75,000.00 out of the Contributed Capital Project Fund - DISTRICT F – THOMAS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0141 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 5.7109 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 58, for inclusion in its district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0142 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a ±10 foot-wide sanitary sewer easement, situated in the Samuel D. Waltman Survey, Abstract 843, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said easement to H-E-B, L.P., the Underlying Fee Owner, in consideration of its cash payment to the City in the amount of $22,488.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0143 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for reimbursement of the cost to complete the elevation of 29 flood-prone homes as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CISNEROS and K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0144 ADOPTED
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $210,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge; approving and authorizing Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services between City of Houston, Texas and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and H – CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0145 ADOPTED
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $85,952.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC for West Alabama Paving and Drainage: Weslayan to Buffalo Speedway (Approved by Ordinance No. 2009-0334, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0146 ADOPTED
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,521,500.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge; and $2,362,500.00 out of State Grant Fund - DDSRF as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC for Professional Services and Technical Support for Paving and Drainage Projects (as approved by Ordinance No. 2020-0907); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0147 ADOPTED
39. ORDINANCE appropriating of $3,485,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; awarding contract to MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD for FY22 Citywide Asphalt Overlay Package #2; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for testing services, CIP Cost Recovery, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0148 ADOPTED
40. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-127, passed first reading on February 16, 2022 ORDINANCE granting to SHEP BOYS WASTE MGMT & SITE SERVICES LLC, a Texas 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 - SECOND READING – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. PASSED 2ND READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
9. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney, to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court, to pay all Costs of Court in connection with eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. Skybird Property LLC, et al.; Cause No. 1176827, for the FONDREN ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0110 ADOPTED
12. SILSBEE FORD for Purchase of Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the Fleet Management Department - $2,887,919.10 - Enterprise and Other Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0111 ADOPTED
13. CALDWELL CHEVROLET - $756,130.00 and CALDWELL FORD - $143,080.00 for purchase of Electric Vans and Sedans through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) for the Fleet Management Department - Equipment Acquisition and Other Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0112 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Legal Services Agreement between City of Houston and THOMPSON & HORTON, LLP relating to Redistricting Services, including Litigation; providing a maximum contract amount - $1,673,210.00 - Property & Casualty Fund – Was presented and Tagged by Council Members Knox and Kubosh.
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC for Professional Engineering Services and Floodplain Management Staff Consulting for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,821,892.00 - Building Inspection Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0149 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE to rename the entirety of Foley Street to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS WAY DISTRICT H – CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0150 ADOPTED
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 41 through 45
41. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8-16 AND 8-101, and DIVISION 3 ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS relating to Vehicle Storage Lots; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty therefor - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KNOX
This was Item 7 on Agenda of February 16, 2022 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0151 ADOPTED
42. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,500,000.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund and increasing the maximum contract amount for the On-Call Professional Planning Services Agreements between the City of Houston and HTNB CORPORATION and RICONDO & ASSOCIATES, INC, (Project Nos. 739A and 739C) - DISTRICTS
B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN and I - GALLEGOS
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON
This was Item 17 on Agenda of February 16, 2022 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0152 ADOPTED
43. ORDINANCE authorizing Loan Agreement with the STATE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS through its State Energy Conservation Office; approving the Note and related Ancillary Certificates and acknowledgments related thereto; making certain findings with respect thereto
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBINSON
This was Item 20 on Agenda of February 16, 2022 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0153 ADOPTED
44. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,161,526.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment Projects Fund and approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at various City facilities DISTRICTS H - CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBINSON
This was Item 21 on Agenda of February 16, 2022 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0154 ADOPTED
45. ORDINANCE appropriating $165,000.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION (TEES) for Energy Services (Approved by Ordinance No. 2020-395)
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBINSON
This was Item 22 on Agenda of February 16, 2022 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0155 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Thomas first Members of Council announced events and discussed matters of interest.
There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:46 a.m. Council Members Kamin, Gallegos, Pollard, Knox, Kubosh and Plummer absent.
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