City of Houston City Council met March 22

City of Houston City Council met March 22.

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, 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; Randy Zamora, Legal

Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present.

At 2:03 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Knox for the invocation and pledge.

Council Member Knox invited Pastor Cedric King (Community Transformation Church, Gulfgate Campus) to give the Invocation after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

All Present

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of February 22-23, 2022, March 1- 2, 2022, and March 8-9, 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, 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# 247 908 432#. 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# 285 195 515# but 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 adding Ernest Carmona to the bottom of the two minute Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0136 ADOPTED

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Jackson for a procedural motion. Council Member Jackson moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Roderick Johnson after Darrell Harper on the three minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2022-0137 ADOPTED

At 2:14 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers

#1 - AL CASTILLO – 1108 Hackney St – 77023 – 832-455-1867 – HPD Union contract – Item 26 (In Person).

#2 - JILL GROESCHEL – No address given – 619-808-3233 – HPD Union contract – Item 26 (Teleconference).

#3 – ERNEST CARMONA – No Address – No Phone.

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Carmona that there is no outsourcing. There is no privatization. They are looking to hire municipal employees in Permitting and municipal employees in Permitting can work overtime. If they are looking for employees, no employees are being laid off and employees can work overtime, he doesn’t know where his beef is. What he will say though is that the caseload has exponentially increased. Just like in Solid Waste, they use DRC to assist the Solid Waste employees in getting the trash picked up.

Mr. Carmona stated to Mayor Turner that they are two different situations. With the added help for plan review and with the customer paid overtime, in the past they have done the CPOs and now they are going to vote to give those out to Veritas.

Mayor Turner stated that they are not going to do the customer pay situation because that program did raise issues and caused concerns. The point that he simply wants to make to

Mr. Carmona, to HOPE and to all city employees is that no employees are being laid off. This is staff augmentation because the caseload is much higher and it‘s all about customer service. #4 - DOUGLAS GRIFFITH – 1600 State St – 77007 – 713-501-4991 – HPD Union contract – Item 26 (In Person).

#5 - JAISON OLIVER – No address/phone given - HPD Union contract – Item 26. #6 - ARIS BROWN – No address/phone given - HPD Union contract – Item 26 (In Person).

MELLISSA MARTINEZ – No address/phone given - HPD Union contract – Item 26 (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

CASSANDRA JONES – No address/phone given -- HPD Union contract – Item 26. NOT PRESENT

#7 - SABA BLANDING – No address given – 713-923-1123 – HPD Union contract – Item 26 (Virtual) – skblanding@gmail.com.

#8 - MICHELLE STAV – No address given – 832-660-6237 – HPD Union contract – Item 26 (Teleconference).

#9 - BEN PETERS – 1026 Fugate St - 77009 – 713-775-7451 – HPD Union contract – Item 26 (Virtual) - benjamin.j.peters@gmail.com.

Council Member Kamin stated that she wanted to share with the public that anyone can go to hpou.org to review the current contract and proposed contract. She believes that they are posted there.

#10 - LAUREN JOHNSON – 4508 Secure Ln – Austin, Tx – 78725 – 512-743-5341 – HPD Union contract – Item 26 (Virtual) - ljohnson@aclutx.org.

Council Member Kamin stated to Ms. Johnson that she appreciates the work of ACLU but wanted to ask her a question because she talked about several things that are within the contract. She does think that ACLU has advocated for some changes that are in the contract.

Ms Johnson stated to Council Member Kamin that this agreement does take a step forward in the 180-day rule. It still is missing the mark on a couple of parts surrounding the 180-day rule. They want to acknowledge that, that progress has been made but they also have to acknowledge all of the other things that were left out of the negotiations. Maybe they weren’t but the public has no way to know that.

#11 - STEPHANIE VILLANUEVA – 6809 Canal St – 77011 – 281-907-3648 – HPD Union contract – Item 26 (Virtual) – stephanie.villanueva@utexas.edu.

#12 - GABRIELA BARAHONA – 2415 Elmen St – 77019 – 832-654-2024 – HPD Union contract – Item 26 (Teleconference).

#13 - DANIEL STRINGER – 448 W. 19th St – 77008 – 832-202-4914 – Minimum lot size block – 1900 block of W. 14th St – Item 32 (In Person).

#14 - ZACHARY AYERS – 15915 Val Verde Dr – 77083 – 713-523-5958 – Infrastructure (In Person).

#15 - ISRAEL JONES – 888 W. Sam Houston Pkwy #240 – 77042 – 832-740-0706 – Donation for non-profit Organization (In Person).

Mayor Turner asked Mr. Jones what he does. Mr. Jones stated that he has a non-profit organization that is called Next Step Syndicate. They go into distressed communities in this area. They find individuals who they believe have that measure of hope that they can communicate with, so that they understand their mission, understand the program and believe in it. They then

take those individuals and help them reach their next step toward their ultimate goal, whether it’s obtaining their birth cerficate or ID. They provide computer services, job placements, education continuation and other services.

Council Member Robinson thanked Mr. Jones for coming down here and he thinks the Mayor asked him that question because some of them are interested in the sound of his appeal. He asked Mr. Jones if there was a website or a way they can educate themselves further about Next Step. Mr. Jones stated they can google Next Step and he wanted to give them information to contact him directly at their office. Mr. Jones stated the number is (832)740-0706.

Council Member Pollard asked Mr. Jones what the $14,000 was for. Mr. Jones stated that he outlined it in the budget that he gave to the City Council at one time. Which he does have here if they wanted him to read it out or hand it to him.

DARRELL HARPER – 7923 Docal Rd – 77028 – 281-662-2819 – Illegal business practices (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#16 - RODERICK JOHNSON – 4302 Akard – 77047 – 281-717-3172 – Issue with HPD (In Person).

Council Member Jackson thanked Mr. Johnson for working with the residents about the situation. She did go by and had a conversation with her and she is extremely scared. She knows that Huey, Super Neighborhood President, is still upset about it. She knows that Chief Finner was supposed to go by or make a phone call to the constituent. But whatever she can do to make sure that the constituent is at ease, she is with him. They do need to put some processes in place so they know if a person is in jail or not. Especially if they’ve been in jail for quite some time before police go to serve a warrant.

Mayor Turner stated that he is familiar to this situation and Chief Finner did reach out.

KELLEY WIEDERHOLD – No address given – 779-212-9670 – Rock concert for rare diseases (Virtual) – kellyvthepoptixi@hotmail.com. NOT PRESENT

ANNA WAKAT – 5500 De Soto, Apt. #506 – 77091 – 346-773-9922 – Homeless in Houston (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#17 - TAMMIE FOSTER – 3030 Shadowbriar Dr. – 77082 – 832-421-3847 – Crime stop issue (In Person).

#18 - PASTOR THERESE COVINGTON – 14021 Westheimer Rd – 77077 – 713-540-2235 – Concerns/Mayor Turner (In Person).

#19 - MICHAEL PARNELL – 9175 Imogene St. – 77036 – 281-777-5553 – Tickets (In Person). Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Parnell that he needs to think about that one.

Council Member Pollard stated to Mr. Parnell that he knows this is a real issue and he appreciates the Mayor for saying that he will look into this. He does think that they need to explore ways in which to ensure that delivery drivers can get food efficiently without fear of tickets. Also, working with the business owners, if they contract with Uber Eats or other deliveries, that they ensure that there is appropriate space for delivery.

Mayor Turner stated that he might consider getting some type of commercial permit or business permit based on the business he’s doing.

TAVIA COLEMAN – 15530 Ella Blvd., Apartment#1336 – 77090 – 346-392-0005 – Unlivable conditions at apartment complex (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Will appear to express opinion (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#20 - WARREN FISCHER – 4224 Wipprecht St – 77026 – 413-822-4273 – Chapter 39-63(b) (Virtual) - fischerwl@yahoo.com.

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Fischer that he is looking at the memo and they did go out there and check. He did not qualify under Chapter 39. In order for him to qualify, the ordinance has to be changed. He knows that Mr. Fischer has a number of tenants that he would like to be grandfathered in. Mayor Turner stated that he is willing to talk to Solid Waste and get their recommendation.

#21 - DOROTHY HASS – 3423 Home St – 77007 – 281-513-7171 – Howdy neighbor, City is taking front of property (In Person).

Council Member Kamin stated to Ms. Hass that she wanted to emphasize what the Mayor had reiterated about department staff offering to come out there to meet with her. She also has some notes and she appreciates the engagement. On what is a large scale drainage project for that entire neighborhood, to upgrade the storm drains in the area that are absolutely necessary right now as the area is seeing increased flooding. She believes that they provided Ms. Hass information and she knows that they shared several links with her so that she can ask questions to the department. They also shared information in a public meeting that was held at the beginning of March.

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Hass to have a continuing conversation with the person that she spoke to this morning.

#22 - ROBERT CAMPBELL – 5022 Kelso St – 77021 – 713-737-5326 – Water bill (Teleconference).

#23 - SANDY DOTSON – 10822 Southview – 77047 – 281-212-4154 – Water bill (Teleconference).

#24 - ALAN McDONALD – 13804 Laurel Loch Ct – Pearland, Tx – 77584 – 832-888-2206 – Proposal for sports championships in Houston (In Person).

RANDALL BURCAW – 25546 Saddlebrook Way – Katy, Tx – 77494 – 281-705-6777 – The Informant Program’s abuse (In Person). NOT PRESENT

WILBERT JOHNSON, JR – 5818 Southtown St – 77033 – 832-935-5876 – Police brutality (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#25 - QASIM KHAN – No address – 832-831-4464 - Community, Security with Houston Police (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Khan that there is no question about his commitment and the dedication and work that he does. He still looks forward to working with him. There was a commitment that they made and they want to follow up with that.

Council Member Jackson stated to Mr. Khan that she echoes what the Mayor said. They really appreciate his leadership and his dedication. They are grateful to have him in District B. Council Member Robinson stated to Mr. Khan that this is the first time hearing him, in the many times that he has come before, ask for something. Mr. Khan asked to take the work that he is doing very seriously. He does need money but he knows the protocol.

Mayor Turner stated that Mr. Khan should not have to ask for it. The reality is that they can’t do all the work by ourselves and law enforcement can’t do all the work by themselves. So they need credible, influential partners out there who are doing the work. He can reach many people out there in that community that they themselves cannot reach.

#26 - REV. RONNIE LISTER – 14928 Mueschke Rd – Cypress, Tx – 77433 – The Tawid Moscato, Excellent security program (Teleconference).

#27 - TAMELA BLACK – 10903 Highland Meadow Village Dr #1512 – 77089 – 409-333-6475 – Parks and Recreation violence/City of Houston Ranger (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Black that he knows this matter is being reviewed by HR. #28 - CHANDRA VASSEL – 1814 Winter Bay Ln – 77088 – 713-538-5972 – Housing (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Vassel that he will have someone reach out to her. He asked her if she’s living in an apartment complex that is being managed by the Houston Housing Authority. She stated that they do come out and video but the hidden dangers are not shown. Mayor Turner stated to her that they will look at it.

#29 - CHIJIOKE ONWUDEBE – 5402 Renwick Dr – 77081 – 713-302-6650 – Invitation to honor First Responders and the Mayor during COVID-19 (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Onwudebe that he will check his calendar to see if he can make it. If he can, he’ll bring Ray Hunt and Doug Griffith and others as well. He knows that they would be more than happy to join him if he can make it.

Council Member Pollard stated to Mr. Onwudebe that he knows that this church is located within his district. His office will reach out and stay in contact to also coordinate with some of the officers that patrol that area of town. Council Member Pollard said to him thank him for what they all are doing and to please pass that word along to the church.

#30 - HOAY TRAN – 1740 N. Loop West – 77018 – 832-888-1000 – Deed to house lot (In Person).

DR. HOA PRAN – 1740 N. Loop West – 77018 – 832-888-1000 – Deed. Cure for coronavirus (In Person). (This was the same individual as #30)

#31 - MARIE CARLISLE – 1214 Heritage Creek Park – 77008 – 713-412-4617 – Ella Timbergrove and Ella Grovewood – (Virtual) – mcarlisle@bakerlaw.com.

Council Member Robinson stated that he knows the Mayor is reading a memo, as he has as well, and part of the concern is that there has been seven red tags issued on the property. In this case, whether it’s a small, medium or large developer or a contractor, it seems to be a matter, of course, of doing business and he doesn‘t want to jump to any conclusion. But when it seems to be that repetitive, it would appear a very lack of understanding or a willingness to flaunt the law. It concerns him and if there is a reason to review that within the context of the committee, he would welcome the opportunity.

Mayor Turner stated that he is looking at the same memo. It says, “as of March 22, 2022, a total of seven red tag numbers have been issued to the property for fill and grade work without permits.“ He does expect everybody to operate within the rules, guidelines, procedures, policies and ordinances.

Council Member Kamin stated that she thinks it’s not fair that the burden continues to fall on her constituents who have to keep an eye out on all of this. In this case, developers continue to flaunt the rules procedures and the law that is set in the interest of safety of the neighborhood. She wanted to recognize Ms. Carlisle for her efforts.

#32 - LEIGH KILLGORE – 1023 Wynnwood Ln – 77008 – 713-962-3585 – Ella Grovewood (Teleconference).

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

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Frey that he wanted to make one big correction. GLO has given zero dollars, in terms of flood mitigation and infrastructure improvements to the City of Houston.

Council Member Kamin thanked Ms. Carlisle, Ms. Killgore and Mr. Frey for speaking on behalf of many other residents and concerned parents. This is an ongoing issue that’s been going on too long. They are working diligently to set up a community meeting with all of the departments together. They have also been meeting with relevant city departments on particular issues that they have been raising through her office.

MARISA LOBUE – 3907 Elmcrest Dr – 77088 – 281-433-9968 – Wednesday Houston (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#34 - JESSIKA GAEHRING – 754 International Blvd #31 – 77024 – 305-905-7550 – One Safe Houston Program (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Gaehring that this city has always given the police all the resources they need. They have added police officers and added 125 police officers per day through overtime under One Safe Houston. They are adding park rangers. They are using more technology. It’s going to take all of us collectively working.

TRACY SHANNON – No address given – 281-785-8968 – One Safe Houston Program (In Person). NOT PRESENT

KYLE SCOTT – 20607 Dawn Rose Ct – Spring – 77379 – 713-805-0581 – One Safe Houston Program (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#35 - ROBERT CHOATE – 6107 Hurst St – 77008 – 713-818-6945 – One Safe Houston Program (In Person).

#36 - ILY MONTAYA-RIVAS – 9390 FM 1960 Bypass West – Humble, TX – 77338 – 832-795- 6272 –Eviction (In Person).

TOWANA BRYANT – No Address – 281-431-0011 – Current issues/City Legal Department – (Virtual) – towana.bryant@trinityfreightservices.com. NOT PRESENT

#37 - KAREN HOLMES – 700 Dunson Glen Dr – 77090 – 281-573-5410 – No response from Ed Gonzalez in regards to terroristic threat (Teleconference).

#38 - CHRISTOPHER RIVERA – 2202 Alabama St – 77002 – No phone given – HPD Union contract – Item 26 (Teleconference).

At 2:57 p.m., Council Member Kubosh left the meeting.

At 3:00 p.m., Council Member Martin left the meeting.

At 4:10 p.m., Council Member Kamin left the meeting.

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/03222022-1101

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 4:29 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 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, March 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.

ROLL CALL

All Present

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Turner stated that this morning he is proud to release the Resilient Houston and Climate Action Plan 2-year report. The plan cements the foundation for a more prepared and thriving city, focusing on specific actions and initiatives that center on equity, climate action and resilience. They are breaking silos, transforming the city and that process does take time. The implementation phase, that they find themselves in, have shown results. In 2021, they have closed 3 out of the 18 targets in resilient Houston and 3 out of 12 targets in the climate action plan. These include our support of local artists in resilience awareness projects, institutionalization of resilience and sustainability through the Departmental Resilience Officers, attracting new green energy companies, doubling a number of PACE projects and adopting the long range Solid Waste plan. Meanwhile, they continue to make progress on electrifying our city vehicles, working on building decarbonization, energy transition and renewable options, resilience planning, grid resilience and material circularity. Today, not only do they launch a report but this is also tied to a tracker for each target created through support of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University. In 2020, he released the Houston Resilient Houston Strategy and a few months later, the Climate Action Plan. He wants to thank the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability and the ARA Team for their work. Thanks to all of the departments who have also integrated these actions within their mission and thank you to all the partners in the community that are championing and leading these efforts across multiple fronts. As they kick off 2022, he reflects on what Houstonians have overcome over the past 6 years. He is encouraged about the work becoming a more an equitable, sustainable city.

On yesterday, HUD announced that Houston will receive a direct allocation of $30.3 million in CDBG funding following last year’s historic freeze. They have estimated that 50,000 homes and 400 apartment complexes had busted water pipes and extensive damages. Sadly, several people died from hypothermia or carbon monoxide poisoning. He appreciates HUD for the allocation and pleased to hear the Secretary Fudge say yesterday that HUD will maintain oversight and monitor GLO State Action Plan, which provides no money Houston for flood mitigation projects following Hurricane Harvey.

Mayor Turner stated that the positivity rate over the last 14 days is 2% and the wastewater virus load is 18% of the baseline. Those are good numbers but he still wants to encourage everyone to get fully vaccinated. There is indication from the Health Department about the funding for outside entities that work with the City of Houston Health Department. There will not be funding for claims after April 5th but there will still be vaccination through the City of Houston Health Department. They will continue to press Congress and Washington to provide additional funding. The Mayor Office of Veteran’s and Military Affairs will host the Vietnam War Veteran’s Day ceremony at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 29,2022 at Houston City Hall. This event is the city’s opportunity to honor the Nation’s Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. The ceremony is open to everyone and this year’s, guest speaker is a decorated Vietnam Veteran who will share his experience about his service in Vietnam and his journey through life, post-military duties. A Vietnam Veteran lapel pin will be presented to each Vietnam War veteran in attendance who served on active duty from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975. Bear in mind that the Bayou City Art Festival returns to Memorial Park this weekend, March 25th through 27th. It’s their 50th year of providing support for local non-profit programs and promoting expanded access to art education throughout the entire Houston community. 300 artists will join with thousands of art loving patrons for three days of art, music, food and entertainment. The Memorial Drive Land Bridge Tunnel will be opened to traffic next Monday, March 28th. They will be scheduling a ribbon cutting for 10:00 a.m. The land bridge is part of the Memorial Park Master Plan and will provide greater safety and connectivity, restoring nearly 45 acres of native coastal prairie.

Next week, Mayor Turner will join Houston First Corporation and the Greater Houston Partnership on an economic development and integrated marketing campaign to Mexico. They will work collectively to reinforce Houston’s position as the top City for global trade, tourism, business and travel to and from Mexico. On April 2nd, they will be putting forth a naming space at the Joe Campos Torres Plaza at 1:00 p.m. This will be a major moment for our city. He acknowledges Council Members Cisneros and Gallegos for being very instrumental in making this happen.

Mayor Turner stated that lastly, he cannot close without mentioning the University of Houston Men’s basketball team. The University of Houston Cougars have returned to the Sweet Sixteen and Houston First is planning another fantastic watch party at Avenida Houston to cheer them on. The official March Madness watch party to view the University of Houston vs. Arizona game is Thursday, March 24th at 8:40 p.m. This will take place between the George R. Brown Convention Center and Discovery Green. The free public event will feature a massive 24-foot viewing screen, music, beverages, games, university merchandise and more. The public can register for tickets online. The doors will open 90 minutes prior to. Let’s cheers the Cougars on.

At 9:20 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 40

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 4

1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of KEITH BYNAM as Director of the HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0138 ADOPTED

2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position Two - FRANK DONNELLY III, will serve as Chair

Position Four - RANDY SIM, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2022 Position Five - WILLIAM G. HUTZ, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2022 Position Six - CROSS MOCERI, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023 Position Seven - EDWARD TARAVELLA, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023 Position Eight - BOB (ROBERTO) GONZALEZ, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Nine - HACHEM DOMLOJ, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023 Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent.

MOTION 2022-0139 ADOPTED

3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the ST. GEORGE PLACE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position Two - FRANK DONNELLY III, will serve as Chair

4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the 2300 block of Austin (West side) and in the 5000 block of Schuler and the 1300 block of Sandman - DISTRICTS C- KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2022-0141 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 12

5. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER for payment of Outstanding Invoices for the Houston Health Department - $250,628.00 - Essential Public Health Services Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2022-0142 ADOPTED

6. DIXON SHANE, LLC dba R&S NORTHEAST, LLC for the 340B Drug Pricing Program for the Houston Health Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $12,585,715.75 – General, Grant and Other Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2022-0143 ADOPTED

7. SKYTRON, LLC for the purchase of a Disinfectant Ultraviolet-C Robot for the Houston Health Department - $89,259.67 - Grant Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2022-0144 ADOPTED

8. STATANALYTICS IDD, LLC for the purchase of Wastewater Data Interpretation Services for the Houston Health Department - 18 Months - $180,000.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2022-0145 ADOPTED

9. GK TECHSTAR, LLC for Chlorine Analyzers and sample Inlet Device Kits for Houston Public Works - $72,195.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2022-0146 ADOPTED

12. TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY for the purchase of Active Attack Integrated Response Course for the Public Safety and Homeland Security Division - $440,000.00 - Grant Fund Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2022-0147 ADOPTED

13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Performance-Based Loan of 2017 Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Funds by City of Houston under its Small Rental Program to the ST. BERNARD PROJECT, INC dba SBP INC, as evidenced by a Promissory Note, Loan Agreement, and other related documents, to assist with the financing of CDBG-Eligible costs, both direct and indirect, of the construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of Tabor Street Homes, an affordable multi-family rental development for low- to moderate-income renters, in the vicinity of 1404 Tabor Street, Houston, Texas 77009 - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0196 ADOPTED

14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Performance-Based Loan of 2017 Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Funds by the City of Houston under its Small Rental Program to the ST. BERNARD PROJECT, INC dba SBP INC, as evidenced by a promissory note, loan agreement, and other related documents, to assist with the financing of CDBG-eligible costs, both direct and indirect, of the construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of Old Spanish Trail Apartments, an affordable multi-family rental development for low- to moderate-income renters, in the vicinity of 3500 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas 77021 - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0197 ADOPTED

15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Grant Agreement between City of Houston and THE WOMEN’S HOME to provide Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Funds for the continuing administration and operation Of Hurricane Harvey Public Services Activities to provide Mental Health Counseling, Substance Abuse services, and Job Training and Education to low- and moderate-income persons who reside in the City of Houston $251,917.73 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0198 ADOPTED

16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for Option to Purchase Real Property between City of Houston and QUASAR CITY PARK, LTD for purchase of approximately 14.946 acres of land located on the east side of State Highway 288 just south of East Orem Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77047 for development of affordable housing; approving a Special Warranty Deed - $12,569,893.00 Grant Fund -

DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0199 ADOPTED

18. ORDINANCE accepting individual proposals from ILLINOIS UNION INSURANCE; ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; IRONSHORE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY; STARR SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY; CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; INTERSTATE FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY; UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS; RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY; ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY; FIRST SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION; ASPEN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE; STARSTONE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; EVEREST INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY; EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY; WESTFIELD SPECIALTY INSURANCE; LIBERTY SPECIALTY MARKETS BERMUDA, LTD, and UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, which are participating in the Layered Property Insurance Program, and approving and authorizing purchase of General City of Houston Property Insurance Policy $19,677,480.38 - Property and Casualty Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.

ORDINANCE 2022-0200 ADOPTED

19. ORDINANCE accepting the proposal from UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS, approving and authorizing purchase of Terrorism Insurance for the proposed City-Wide Insurance Policy for all scheduled City of Houston Locations - $347,316.75 - Property and Casualty Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0201 ADOPTED

20. ORDINANCE accepting the individual proposal from HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY and approving and authorizing the purchase of a General Property Insurance Policy for the George R. Brown Convention Center - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0202 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE accepting the individual proposals from ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; IRONSHORE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY; STARR SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY; INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; INTERSTATE FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY; UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS; RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY; ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; GREAT LAKES INSURANCE SE; AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY; THE PRINCETON EXCESS AND SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY; STARSTONE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY; FIRST SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION; EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY; ILLINOIS UNION INSURANCE COMPANY; PALMS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED; ASPEN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; WESTFIELD SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY; and NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE, which are participating in the Layered Property Insurance Program, and approving and authorizing the purchase of a General Property Insurance Policy for Houston First Corporation leased properties, excluding the George R. Brown Convention Center - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0203 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE awarding and authorizing contract between City of Houston and ACCENTURE LLP for Technology Professional Services for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $5,000,000.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0204 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Lease Agreement between HAZARI, LLC, as Landlord, and City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for hotel space initially including 32 guest rooms and associated common space located at 9902 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Harris County, Texas at a monthly rental of $48,225.00, with the option to increase the occupancy in increments of 25% of the number of guest rooms upon 30 days notice, to be used as a COVID-19 quarantine site - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0205 ADOPTED

27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to first Amended and Restated SafeClear™ Freeway Towing and Emergency Road Service Agreement between City of Houston and MILAM STREET AUTO STORAGE, INC dba FAST TOW for the Houston Police Department - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0206 ADOPTED

28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing grant application to TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD AND NUTRITION for the Summer Food Service Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (“Director”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the Director to accept the Grant award 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 Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0207 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE establishing the south side of the 1900 block of Lauderdale 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 D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.

ORDINANCE 2022-0208 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE establishing the east and west sides of the 1000 block of Walton 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. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0209 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 600 block of West 10th 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 Pollard absent.

ORDINANCE 2022-0210 ADOPTED

32. ORDINANCE establishing the south side of the 1900 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 Pollard absent.

ORDINANCE 2022-0211 ADOPTED

33. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 20.71 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 468, for inclusion in the district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.

ORDINANCE 2022-0212 ADOPTED

34. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 21.7848 acres of land to NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2, for inclusion in the district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0213 ADOPTED

35. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 19.1560 acres commonly known as 925 South Loop West, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of CG 7600 LP - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0214 ADOPTED

36. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 31.4541 acres commonly known as 825 South Loop West, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of WAUKESHA-PEARCE INDUSTRIES, LLC - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0215 ADOPTED

38. ORDINANCE approving Form of Contract Amendments for Houston Water Service Line of Houston Public Works Wastewater Construction Contracts related to the Consent Decree in Civil Action No. 4:18-CV-03368, United States of America and State of Texas V. City of Houston in the District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, executed by the City of Houston and each of its construction contractors; authorizing the Mayor to sign the approved Wastewater Construction Contracts between City of Houston and its construction contractors in the form approved herein - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.

ORDINANCE 2022-0216 ADOPTED

39. ORDINANCE approving Form of Contract Amendments for the Capital Projects Service Line of Houston Public Works Wastewater Construction Contracts related to the Consent Decree in Civil Action No. 4:18-CV-03368,United States of America and State of Texas V. City of Houston in the District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, executed by the City of Houston and each of its construction contractors; authorizing the Mayor to sign the approved Wastewater Construction Contracts between City of Houston and its construction contractors in the form approved herein - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.

ORDINANCE 2022-0217 ADOPTED

40. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Construction Contract for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal Project between City of Houston and PORTLAND UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0385) - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0218 ADOPTED

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

10. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS, INC for purchase of Drinking Water Chain of Flight Parts for Houston Public Works - $15,150.95 - Enterprise Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.

MOTION 2022-0148 ADOPTED

11. BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC for Purchase of Staff Augmentation Services for Plan Review through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education for Houston Public Works - 7-months with 2 twelve-month extensions - $975,000.00 - Enterprise Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent.

MOTION 2022-0149 ADOPTED

17. ORDINANCE appropriating $12,797,035.84 in TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds for Single Family Disaster Recovery Activities, including the administration of the City’s Affordable Home Programs Activities – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0219 ADOPTED

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and COMPUCYCLE, INC for purchase of Electronic Recyclable Material for the Solid Waste Management and Administration and Regulatory Affairs Departments - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0220 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for Professional Planning Services between City of Houston and SWA GROUP to provide Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Funds for Professional Planning Services to develop a Lily Pad Master Plan, Implementation Toolkit, and a Conceptual Design for a minimum of one Lily Pad Pilot; setting a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 1 six

month option - $367,140.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Martin.

26. ORDINANCE amending City of Houston Ordinance No.2018-788 relating to Employment Conditions, Compensation and Benefits of Classified Police Officers of the City of Houston; ratifying the 2022 Meet and Confer Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS’ UNION, and containing other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; suspending the operation of certain ordinances; providing for severability - Was presented,

Council Member Jackson moved that Item 26 be delayed for 2 weeks and Seconded by Council Member Plummer, Council Members Jackson and Plummer voting aye, balance voting no. MOTION 2022-0150 FAILED

After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Turner requested a voting on the main item, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0221 ADOPTED

37. ORDINANCE appropriating $10,500,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing the purchase of land and other interest in real property and payment of the costs of such purchases and/or condemnations, with associated costs for appraisal fees, title policies and services, expenses associated with removing improvements from the right-of-way, relocation expenses, recording fees and other services, in connection with negotiations to settle purchases court costs and expert witness fees for and in connection with construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0222 ADOPTED

NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERS 41 and 42

MISCELLANEOUS

41. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE relative to the approval of the designation of the following ten Landmarks or Protected Landmarks - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; G - HUFFMAN and H - CISNEROS SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - APRIL 20, 2022

The Eldorado Ballroom at 2310 Elgin Street (Protected Landmark)

The Marshall Calloway Building at 5303 Lyons Avenue (Protected Landmark) The Miller House at 501 Rouse Street (Protected Landmark)

The J. F. Kessler Building at 1714 Houston Avenue (Protected Landmark) The Smith Maxie House at 1428 E 34th Street (Protected Landmark)

The Zischang- Alvarado House at 2011 Johnson Street (Protected Landmark) The Cambell-Moreno House at 1914 Gano Street (Landmark)

The Mr. & Mrs. Ralph M. Henderson House at 1419 Kirby Street (Landmark) The Carson-Lucia House at 3904 Brandt Street (Protected Landmark) The Boynton Chapel United Methodist Church at 2812 Milby Street (Protected Landmark)

Was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing date for 4/20/2022 and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0151 ADOPTED

42. RECEIVE nominations for appointment or reappointment to Position C13 on the HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a three-year term ending December 31, 2023 - Was presented,

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to nominate Gerald Womack to Position C13 on the Houston First Corporation Board of Director and Seconded by Council Member Gallegos, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0152 ADOPTED

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close nominations and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0153 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 43

43. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for Professional Planning Services between City of Houston and REINVESTMENT FUND, INC to provide Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Funds for Professional Planning Services for a Market Value Analysis and Economic Development Investment Study, setting a maximum contract amount - 6 Months with 1 six-month option - $140,000.00 - Grant Fund

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PECK, THOMAS AND ROBINSON This was Item 17 on Agenda of March 9, 2022

Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0223 ADOPTED

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

There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:21 a.m. Council Members Jackson, Kamin, Huffman, Knox and Plumer absent.

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City of Houston City Council met March 22

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