City of Houston City Council met April 5

City of Houston City Council met April 5 & 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2022, with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, 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. Council Member Dave Martin absent on City business. Council Member Tiffany Thomas absent on personal business. Council Member Mary Nan Huffman out of the City on personal business.

At 1:38 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Knox for a presentation.

Council Member Knox presented a proclamation to AmeriCorps honoring AmeriCorps members serving our community. Accepting the proclamation were Mary Grace Landrum and Marcus Roberts.

Mayor Turner presented a proclamation to John McClain honoring his retirement from sports journalism. Accepting the proclamation was John McClain.

Council Member Castex-Tatum invited Perdita Chavis (Mosaic Women’s Ministry) to give the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Council Member Dave Martin absent on City business. Council Member Tiffany Thomas absent on personal business. Council Member Mary Nan Huffman out of the City on personal business.

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of March 22-23, 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# 393 420 393#. 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# 339 605 191#. 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 Alcorn for a point of personal privilege. Council Member Alcorn recognized the BOMA Leadership Lyceum and welcomed them to City Hall.

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a procedural motion. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Phyliss Moss to the top of the three minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0165 ADOPTED

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a procedural motion. Council Member Evans-Shabazz moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Deidre Rasheed after Phyliss Moss on the three minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0166 ADOPTED

At 2:13 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers

#1 - CAMERON CLARK – 5019 Moss Hollow Ct. – 77018 – 832-330-1923 – Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps – (In Person).

Council Member Kamin thanked Mr. Clark for coming. Her office did try to reach out to him earlier and the number listed didn’t go through. District C has 35 appilcations for speed cushions ahead of him and there is limited funding because it has to be funded through Council District Service Funds. They are doing everything they can to look at this and work with them all. She knows in certain neighborhoods they were able to partner to find some private funding for these as well.

#2 - KELLEY GERACE – 5006 Holly Bend Ct. – 77018 – No Phone - Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps – (Virtual) – Kelley.gerace@gmail.com.

#3 - MICHELLE CLARK – 5019 Moss Hollow Ct. – 77018 – 979-229-8711 - Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps – (In Person).

MICHEAL OHLIGER – 5003 Moss Hollow Ct. – 77018 – 832-729-3204 - Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps – (Virtual) – ohligma@gmail.com. NOT PRESENT

#4 - LAURA WEST – 5015 Leafy Holly Ct. – 77018 – 202-430-1462 - Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps – (In Person).

#5 - MIKE VITEK – 5010 Moss Hollow Ct. – 77018 – 281-652-6111 - Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps – (Virtual) – mvitek@sbcglobal.net.

#6 - MICHELLE COMPOSTO – 5002 Hollow Bend Ct. – 77018 – 970-412-9374 - Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps – (Virtual) – mscomposto@gmail.com.

#7 - DANIEL COMPOSTO – 5002 Hollow Bend Ct. – 77018 – 281-684-7729 – Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps (Virtual) – dcomposto@pjpiping.com.

#8 - GEORGE BILNOSKI – 1247 Bethlehem St. – 77018 – 713-557-0733 – Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps - (In Person).

Council Member Kamin thanked Mr. Bilnoski for his leadership on this issue. She knows that he has been engaging with her office on this and she can’t speak on the applications prior to her coming into office but she knows that he has been great to work with. As they continue to push, she has been monitoring, as he’s been meeting with the various departments requesting that new additional reviews of the traffic study to see if they’ll approve additional speed cushions.

Mr. Bilnoski stated that the point that he wants to make is, even though these studies are being done, there is no progress being made. The communications with the engineering department has stopped and they still don’t know whether they are qualified or not, or unapproved or approved. He heard a rumor that they might have one approved but it would be self-funded. They don’t assume the responsibility for requesting and installing up to three speed bumps.

Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Bilnoski that he will have the City Engineer give him a call back which that he can do.

Members of Council commented and questioned Mr. Bilnoski’s statement.

#9 - DOMINIC MAZOCH – 110 West Rocky Creek Rd. – 77076 – 832-372-3998 - Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps - (In Person).

#10 - ELIZABETH KARAM – 5002 Moss Holly Ct. – 77018 – 281-620-7113 - Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps - (Virtual) – karaeliz@amazon.com.

#11 - NICHOLAS KARAM - 5002 Moss Holly Ct. – 77018 – 832-563-7405 - Item No. 5 – Permanent Traffic Control Devices/Speed bumps – (In Person).

Mayor Turner thanked all of them for being here in person and all the ones that are on the screen. And as they can hear, this is a conversation that they have had and will continue to have. It’s not going away and they recognize that they need to address it in some form or fashion. In some cases it’s due to lack of resources or limited resources. Generally speaking, they have to do a much better job in designing the roads but that is not going to change the way the roads are already designed and being used currently. They will speak to the City Engineer of Public Works and get with the individual Council Members and try to come up with a plan fairly quickly to move forward.

Before Mr. Davis speaks, the Assistant City Attorney has to say something on this subject and this is in reference to the Chick-Fil-A issue.

Assistant City Attorney Zamora stated that it is his understanding that the individuals or the corporations that applied for a sign permit is appealing. The General Appeals Board made a decision that will now be appealed to City Council. When they make their decision and when it appears before them, they should only take into consideration the record that comes from the General Appeals Board. Everything that is said here today from individuals who may choose to speak should not be taken into consideration.

#12 - PATRICK DAVIS – No Address – 404-353-3819 - Variance Appeal at 7007 Gulf Freeway/Chick-fil-A – (Virtual) – patrick.davis@cfacorp.com.

#13 - KRISTEN HAMILTON – No Address – 678-725-8852 – Variance Appeal at 7007 Gulf Freeway/Chick-fil-A – (Virtual) – khamilton@chandlersigns.com.

#14 - STEPHANIE STEWART – 7007 Gulf Freeway – 77087 – 281-639-1560 - Variance Appeal at 7007 Gulf Freeway/Chick-fil-A – (In Person).

#15 - REBECCA CHIN – 7007 Gulf Freeway – 77087 – 832-576-6139 - Variance Appeal at 7007 Gulf Freeway/Chick-fil-A – (Virtual) - becky.chin@cfafranchisee.com.

Council Member Gallegos stated that this is an airport corridor with Scenic Houston, in regards to the size of the signage along the Gulf Freeway. In other words, the reason why this was done was to beautify and improve along the Gulf Freeway. As to why they need a sign to compete with the other companies right there, he really doesn’t understand it. With Google Maps and people basically being directed to a restaurant now, you don’t have to have a sign that overpowers you along the Gulf Freeway. He is hoping Public Works will be taking this into consideration in regards to the Airport Corridor.

#16 - PHYLISS MOSS – 2520 Wichita St. – 77004 – 713-775-4414 – Proposed Historic District - (In Person).

Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Moss that her home is not in the proposed boundary, so it doesn’t affect her. Ms. Moss stated to Mayor Turner that it doesn’t affect her but it’s puzzling to her because they voted. Mayor Turner stated that the three homes on the street block that are contiguous to the homes on Rosedale Street are included. There are 19 lots with 20 structures that are included in the proposed boundaries. There has been a lot of public conversation about the Riverside Terrace Historic District and it was narrowly constructed to include a limited number of homes. The proposed first Riverside Terrace Historic District presently has 68.4% of support in that area.

Council Member Evans-Shabazz stated that from the historical district meeting was a springboard for them to talk about deed restrictions. They had an intensive workshop on Saturday regarding that. She did get the correspondence from the Riverside Civic Association and found that the 3 houses on Wichita want their homes designated. That means it doesn’t impact any other home on Wichita. She has requested a meeting with the RCA, as well as with Director Margaret Wallace Brown and the Historic District so they can get a better understanding.

Members of Council commented and questioned Ms. Ross’s statement.

Mayor Turner stated that many neighborhoods would like the historical designation because it does help preserve the character and the personality of that neighborhood. He wants to assure her that there are areas throughout the city who want to maintain the personality and the character of their neighborhoods. This is Council Member Evans-Shabazz’s district but through the Third Ward community, it is changing. A historical designation, in many cases, will preserve the character and the personality of a place like Riverside Terrace. A part of creating historical districts is to maintain the character and personality of that community, where people have been living there for a long time and don’t want to see the change.

#17 - DEIDRE RASHEED – 12623 City Square Ln. – 77047 – No Phone – New home development – (In Person).

#18 - STEVEN HERZOG – 11815 Durrette Dr. – 77024 – 713-203-6480 – Houston tennis facilities – (In Person).

Council Member Robinson stated that Mr. Herzog is referring to the strategic plan that they have been working on for some time. Council Member Robinson knows how passionate Mr. Herzog is about tennis and he appreciates all those who’ve been working on this. He knows that they have some exciting things coming up. He would like to point out to his friend, Mr. Herzog, Council Members Jackson, Alcorn and himself toured three (3) facilities in District B on the northeast side of town. And while some of these photographs are really showing a set of facilities in need of some help, they also saw some really bad ones on the northeast side.

Mayor Turner stated between now and the end of December, there are 22 parks across the City of Houston that are going to be significantly upgraded. Highland Park is disastrous and Highland Park will get additional attention in addition to the $30,000. They have a tennis program but what they are playing on really treats those kids like they are secondhand students. If the Tennis Association, for example, would like to join in to provide additional fundraising just for tennis courts, that would go a long way.

Members of Council commented and questioned Mr. Herzog’s statement.

#19 - DOUG PRITCHETT – 919 Milam St., Suite 1500 – 77002 – 713-860-0530 – Houston tennis facilities – (In Person).

NELLIE CORMIER – 10510 Bucknell Rd. – 77016 – 832-434-5700 – City garbage and streets – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#20 - KRYSTAL RODRIGUEZ – 7319 Chasewood Dr. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 832-987-6125 – Metro/Fentanyl drugs in neighborhood – (In Person).

Council Member Castex-Tatum stated to Ms. Rodriguez that her Director of Constituent Services reached out to her and they understand that there are drugs in communities. She wants her to know that they have had conversations with Chief Finner and with other HPD officers about some of the concerns in the Chasewood neighborhood. They understand the urgency of making sure that they are addressing some of those homes that they know people are doing something against the law.

DEBORAH ELAINE ALLEN – Post Office Box 263252 – 77027 – 346-260-1574 – Ms. O’Grell Batton/Stopping Social Security – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#21 - CARL DUCENA – 10211 Tablerock Dr. – 77064 – 646-397-6522 – Invitation to Texas Ms. Amazing Event – (In Person).

Council Member Pollard thanked Mr. Ducena for coming forward. As a young man who grew up with a sister with autism, he wanted to thank them all for everything that they are doing. Not only to shine and bring awareness but to give it a platform and to build pride, confidence and value in our young girls and women that are dealing with disabilities. He is going to reach out to them directly because he would like to get more information about the program so that he can provide it to some of the group homes and the day centers that have children and adults with autism and disabilities so they can get them engaged as well.

Members of Council commented and thanked them for all that they do.

#22 - CHANTALE CORONADO – 2068 Raingreen Dr. – 77034 – 832-517-6890 - Invitation to Texas Ms. Amazing Event – (In Person).

#23 - LOVELY WASHINGTON – 4135 W. Bellfort St. – 77025 – 713-904-0334 – Cost of equality – (In Person).

CHRIS SHORT – 8801 Knight Rd. – 77054 – 832-390-8311 – Property issue at 3822 Arc St. – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#24 - ADRIAN JOHNSON – 3304 Blodgett St. – 77004 – 773-236-7505 – Bike lanes/Services in Houston – (In Person).

Council Member Evans-Shabazz thanked Mr. Johnson for coming forward. They are having engagements regarding how they are going to be putting those bike lanes in. She is very particular about that because there have been some problems in other parts of the district, particularly in the museum district, on the utilization of them and how the bike lane is constructed. She would appreciate any comments or suggestions that he has because she wants to get it right so that the community can enjoy the bike lanes but they won’t be an impediment to the people who work and live in the community.

LAMOND DIXON – 2002 San Sebastian Ct. – 77058 – 832-221-9521 – Complaint/Background check – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

WALTER VIDAL – 141 Casa Grande Dr. – 77060 – 480-262-9719 – No respect from HPD – (Teleconference) NEED A SPANISH TRANSLATOR. NOT PRESENT

#25 - KEELAN WILSON – 2507 Lacewing Ln. – 77067 – 832-746-5003 – Aknew Approach Inc/Afterschool Program – (In Person).

Council Member Pollard thanked Mr. Wilson for coming again. They were actually able to do a virtual meeting recently and he believes his mom is here. She also helps direct the program but he wanted to commend both of them for their continued commitment to that community and wanting to impact others. Council Member Pollard stated that they will look at the information he provided. They have already taken his first piece of advice, which was going on the Hire Houston Youth website and gotten people signed up for summer jobs.

#26 - S. FRANCIS – 12130 Stone West Dr. – 77035 – 713-550-7432 – Enforcement – (In Person).

DR. THOMPSON NTUBA AKWO – 16171 Post Office Box – 77091 – 832-322-5426 – Proposition B on 2022-2023 Budget – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#27 - DENISE McCLENDON – 6611 Morningsage Ln. – 77088 – Daughter’s murder – (Teleconference).

ROBERT CAMPBELL – 5022 Kelso St. – 77021 – 713-737-5326 – Drugs at the corner store – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

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

#28 - MARY EDWARDS – 5767 Belmark St. – 77033 – City transferring application to State – (In Person).

#29 - ROBERT CHOATE – 6107 Hurst St. – 77008 – 713-818-6945 – Item No. 15 – Amending Chapters 14 and 34 of the Code of Ordinances – (In Person).

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/04062022-601

At 2:59 p.m., Council Member Knox left the meeting.

At 3:50 p.m., Council Member Plummer left the meeting.

At 3:52 p.m., Council Member Kamin left the meeting.

Note: During the public session motions may be offered to extend time for questions of various speakers, and votes taken, which were not prepared in written form and may be viewed on HTV Houston or on disc.

At 4:32 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 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, April 6, 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 9:04 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

All Present

At 9:06 a.m., Council Member Jackson came into the meeting.

At 9:08 a.m., Council Member Gallegos came into the meeting.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Turner stated in regards to the Mayor’s Report, it’s going to be bifurcated this morning. They have Chairman of the Port of the Harris County Houston Port Authority, Rick Campo, to come up first and then they will have to come back to finish the Mayor’s Report.

Chairman Rick Campo presented a powerpoint presentation to members of Council. Members of Council commented and questioned Chairman Campo on his presentation.

At 9:42 a.m., Mayor Turner moved to the Public Hearing.

1. PUBLIC HEARING relative to the sale of a 0.268-acre park site known as STUDEMONT SPACEWAY – Was presented,

Michael Isermann, Deputy Director of Facilities Management and Development, presented a powerpoint presentation to members of Council.

Mayor Turner stated that no one signed up to speak for this public hearing and he asked if there was anybody there that would like to speak. Seeing none, he requested a motion to close the public hearing.

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close the public hearing for Studemont Spaceway and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0167 ADOPTED

At 9:49 a.m., Mayor Turner went back to the Mayor’s Report.

Mayor Turner stated that he heard there were some comments last week about the financial status of the city. When he came into office in 2016, MOODY, one of our credit rating agencies, outlined 3 structural challenges to the City of Houston. The first (1) was pensions, second (2) was OPEB and third (3) was the revenue cap. He wanted to briefly and quickly walk them through a few things.

Mayor Turner presented the powerpoint to members of Council.

Mayor Turner stated that in regards to Houston’s health, the positivity rate is at 2.6% and they can get information from the Health Department on the second booster. Please, go to the Health Department’s website for information on the second booster for people who are eligible.

Family Day in the Park will be taken place this coming Saturday. J. Paul Jr. and the Zydeco Nubreeds, Carver High School Performing Arts Students, Tiger Rock Martial Arts and Operation Get Fit will be out there at Family Day at the Park on this coming Saturday, starting at 2:00 p.m.

The Art Car Parade is back this year. The legendary rapper and Houston icon, Bun B, will lead this year’s Art Car Parade. That is also this coming Saturday at 2:00p.m. Cigna Sunday in the Park will be at Montie Beach Park and that will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Earth Day Houston Celebration will take place at Discovery Green this coming Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bear in mind this is the Ramadan period. It lasts for 30 days and started April 2 and will go to May 1st or 2nd. The Iftar dinner for Ramadan will be this coming Sunday at the Bayou Center.

At 10:12 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 27

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 2 and 3

2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following to the ELECTRICAL BOARD:

Position One - GILBERT SOLIZ, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Position Two - ELIOT L. DOUCET, for a term to expire 1/2/2026, and to serve as Chair

Position Three - ROBERT A. JONES, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Position Five - LESLI DIANA BOTHWELL CUMMINGS, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Position Six - CHAL SHRADER, for a term to expire 1/2/2026

Position Seven - R. BRAD HIBBETTS, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Position Eight - JOSEPH ROWAN, for a term to expire 1/2/2026

Position Nine - REGINALD W. COMFORT, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Position Ten - JAVIER M. RAMOS, for a term to expire 1/2/2026

Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0168 ADOPTED

3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the EAST LAKE HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire June 1, 2025:

Position One - EMILE CENTENO, reappointment

Position Two - DARRYL T. ROBINSON, appointment

Position Three - WILLIAM GLENN WOODSON, reappointment

Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0169 ADOPTED

PROPERTY - NUMBER 8

8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Kevin Davis, on behalf of Jesus and Alfonsa Gonzalez, Owners, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of a Railroad Street (aka Norwich Street), from Fields Street south to its terminus, out of the East Houston Addition, out of the J. L. Stanley Survey, A-789, Parcel SY22-064 DISTRICT B - JACKSON - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2022-0170 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 through 12

9. M.C. DEAN, INC for the Emergency Purchase of Houston Emergency Center Uninterrupted Power Supply Replacement for the General Services Department - $2,350,000.00 - Maintenance Renewal and Replacement Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0171 ADOPTED

10. ILLUMINA, INC for Sole Source Purchase of Reagents Testing Kits, Equipment and Maintenance Agreement for the Houston Health Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $11,513,050.55 Grant Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2022-0172 ADOPTED

11. EQUIPMENT DEPOT, LTD. for purchase of Forklifts through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works $134,558.63 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0173 ADOPTED

12. GLOBE ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC for the purchase of Traffic Signal Clamps for Houston Public Works - $5,038.20 - Special Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0174 ADOPTED

RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 14

14. RESOLUTION acknowledging and adopting the passing of S.B. No. 1990 Amending Transportation Code Chapter 171 during the 87th Legislative Session of the State of Texas as it pertains to the Gulf Coast Rail District – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2022-0008 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 15 through 27

15. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 14 AND 34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the adoption of paid leave for Prenatal, Parental, and Infant Wellness Leave; superseding or repealing certain ordinances; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing an effective date; providing for severability - The City Secretary advised that Item 15 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

23. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as the Bayou Greenway 2020 Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple titles in or permanent easements to five parcels of land required for the project and situated in the James Hamilton Survey, Abstract 877, two parcels of land situated in the J. Jeffries Survey, Abstract 492, two parcels of land situated in the C.M. Roberts Survey, Abstract 661, two parcels of land situated in the J.W. Moody Survey, Abstract 548; all parcels in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along Sims Bayou, San Jacinto Bayou, Halls Bayou, Buffalo Bayou, and Greens Bayou in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase, or the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for Relocation Assistance, Appraisal Fees, Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees in connection with the acquisition - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and K – CASTEX-TATUM – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0240 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of a grant application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT for its Urban Outdoor Grant Program related to proposed improvements of Selena Quintanilla Perez/Denver Harbor Park for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0241 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 900-1000 block of Aurora 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 2022-0242 ADOPTED

26. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 580, containing approximately 105.1803 acres of land within the City of Houston, Texas, corporate limits; authorizing the district to exercise road powers and to issue bonds for road facilities, subject to certain conditions - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0243 ADOPTED

27. ORDINANCE appropriating $23,393,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to INDUSTRIAL TX CORP for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and G - HUFFMAN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0244 ADOPTED

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the INDEPENDENT POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD, for a term to expire January 31, 2024: ROBERT M. FASH

GERALD M. BIRNBERG

ELIZABETH NUNEZ

MARYANNE FORTSON

PATRICIA I. CABRERA

ALEXANDER E.M. JOHNSON

SHELLEY KENNEDY

Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, Council Member Pollard voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2022-0175 ADOPTED

5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the installation of Permanent Traffic Control Devices to Mitigate Speeding and Cut-Through Traffic in Various Neighborhoods DISTRICTS A - PECK; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS and J - POLLARD – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0176 ADOPTED

6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System to approve spending authority to reimburse HOST INTERNATIONAL, INC for expenses related to Federal Employee Meal Voucher Program during the 2018-2019 Federal Government Shutdown - $96,523.76 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0177 ADOPTED

7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,000,580.25 and acceptance of work on contract with T CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. for FY2016 Roadside Ditch Construction Work Orders - 0.03 % over the original contract amount - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN and H - CISNEROS - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0178 ADOPTED

13. ENVIRONMENTAL SORBENTS LLC for School Zone Flashers for Houston Public Works - $12,474.00 Special Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2022-0179 ADOPTED

16. ORDINANCE amending the City's Master Classification Plan (City of Houston Ordinance No. 1998-834, as most recently amended by City of Houston Ordinance No. 2022-169); to add two (2) classifications and change three (3) job classifications; providing a repealer - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0245 ADOPTED

17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Texas General Land Office Contract No. 19-076-008-B357, the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery 2016 Flood Events (CDBG-DR16) Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE administering the CDBG-DR16 Housing Buyout Program, to extend the contract term of the agreement, add additional reporting requirements and documentation, and add or revise other certain provisions - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0246 ADOPTED

18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Grant Contract under the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program between the City and THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; approving the acceptance and disbursement of Grant Funds thereunder $217,000.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0247 ADOPTED

19. ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 2017-0445, as amended by 2018-0585, to increase the maximum contract amount for Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP for representation of the City, certain Elected Officials and the Finance Director in the pending lawsuit of Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund v City of Houston and any other related or ancillary litigation regarding Senate Bill 2190 - $220,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund – Was presented, Council Members Peck, Kubosh and Plummer voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2022-0248 ADOPTED

20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Release and Indemnification Agreement between City of Houston and SHAKENA ADAMS MCFARLAND; to settle a lawsuit - $90,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2022-0249 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Sole Source Contract between City of Houston and SMARKING, INC for a Parking Business Intelligence System, for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one year options $1,454,583.00 - ParkHouston Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0250 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the payment of stipulated penalties assessed pursuant to the Consent Decree between City of Houston, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and THE STATE OF TEXAS regarding the City of Houston’s Sanitary Sewer System - $1,493,600.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0251 ADOPTED

NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 28

MISCELLANEOUS

28. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE to consider the renewal of the Tax Abatement Ordinance HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - APRIL 20, 2022 – Was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set 4/20 for public hearing date and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0180 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 29

29. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to On-Street Parking Regulations including creating a Parking Benefit District within Midtown, designating Midtown as a Community Parking Program Area, and updating certain provisions regarding the Community Parking Program - DISTRICTS C- KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KNOX

This was Item 14 on Agenda of March 30, 2022 – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0252 ADOPTED

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

There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:27 a.m. Council Members Martin, Pollard, Knox and Kubosh absent.

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