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City of Houston City Council met April 26-27.
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 26, 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, Martha Castex-Tatum, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Edward Pollard out of the City on City business. Council Member Mike Knox absent on personal business.
At 1:45 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Peck for a presentation.
Council Member Peck presented a proclamation to the City of Houston Cycling Team for their participation in the 38th Annual Texas MS 150 Fundraising Ride. Accepting the proclamation were the City of Houston Cycling Team.
Council Member Gallegos presented a proclamation to Bikes4Excellence recognizing their 16 years of community services. Accepting the proclamation were Martha Patricia Jaimes, President, Martin Medina, Vice President and Phillip Patterson, Board Member.
Council Member Kubosh gave the Invocation after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Member Edward Pollard out of the City on City business. Council Member Mike Knox absent on personal business.
Council Member Kubosh moved to delay the minutes and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, 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# 727 091 184#. Details for signing up to speak in person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html.
Mayor Turner stated that he wanted to review some of the procedures for conducting the Virtual Public Session. He is requesting for Council Members to speak slowly and clearly because this will help the City Secretary, the closed captioner and the general public. After roll call, they established there was a quorum. If by chance, for example, they have to leave, just let them know on the chat screen if they are leaving temporarily or if they are leaving for the duration because otherwise, they will assume that Council Members are present. If they are making the motion or seconding a motion, they will need to state their name and their action clearly so they can have it down for the record. The Agenda Director will be monitoring the chat and will provide him their names. Please don’t use the chat room just for chatting. Please mute themselves when they are not speaking and unmute themselves when they are recognized to speak. For the general public, in order to be recognized as a public speaker, they have to sign up for the meeting on Monday by 3:00 p.m. in the Office of the City Secretary and then they will call the speakers name in the order that they have signed up. When their name is called, press *6 to unmute themselves. They may only speak when recognized and to please note that if they speak during the meeting and he hasn’t recognized them, he will have to mute and/or remove them off the call.
At 2:10 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.
#1 - MARK WILLIAMSON – 1433 Columbia St. – 77008 – 832-265-0227 - Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (Virtual) – markwmsn@markwmsn.com.
#2 - KAY WALTON – 2016 Main St. – 77002 – 713-571-2223 – Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (In Person).
Council Member Kamin thanked Ms. Walton for working on this issue. Although this isn’t going to solve all of the problems, it‘s a big step in the right direction. She wanted to thank her and Mr. Williamson, who spoke before her, for all of their work.
Council Member Alcorn thanked Ms. Walton for being their ears on the street. Council Member Alcorn stated to Mayor Turner that she has helped them. She really wanted to thank her and Mr. Williamson.
CINDY WOODS – 5303 Crawford – 77004 – 832-746-4493 – Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (Virtual) – cwoods76@att.net. NOT PRESENT
#3 - LEOPOLDO VIGIL – 1831 Palm St. – 77004 – 832-545-2191 - Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (In Person).
Council Member Evans-Shabazz thanked Mr. Vigil for coming forward. They are working very diligently to have enforceable ordinances. She purchased sound meters for both and South Central and Southeast and she’s also planning a meeting with the Mayor to discuss some of the events that are taking place in the neighborhoods. Please know that he is being heard and they are very concerned. Hopefully this ordinance will give him some kind of relief. They certainly do understand because quality of life is very important. She wanted to assure him that they are working very hard, particularly Council Member Alcorn, Council Member Kamin and herself, to get these ordinances on the books and enforced.
#4 - EMILY PATTERSON – 1302 Rosalie St. – 77004 – 832-727-6287 - Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (Virtual) – emily.c.patterson@gmail.com.
#5 - SANDRA STEVENS – 5123 Jackson St. – 77004 – 713-818-6854 – Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (Virtual) – stevens.sandra@gmail.com.
#6 - STACI FAIRCHILD – 4913 Rose St. – 77007 – 713-252-4055 - Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (In Person).
#7 - MARK FAIRCHILD - 4913 Rose St. – 77007 – 713-252-4055 - Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (In Person).
Council Member Alcorn stated to Mr. Fairchild that she is grateful for all of his work. She asked him if he thinks that the administrative hearing process, whereby people that are summon to an administrative hearing in an establishment will have to produce a sound impact plan with steps to mitigate sound. He stated that will be helpful because part of the problem that they have right now is that there is no sound mitigation.
#8 - JOHN ROWE – 305 McGowen – 77006 – 561-271-3439 - Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (In Person).
MARGARET POISSANT – 5102 Center St. – 77007 – 713-294-0627 - Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (Virtual) – poissant@sbcglobal.net. NOT PRESENT
#9- FREDRICK LASTRAPE – 7002 Pinehook Ln. – 77016 – 832-567-8295 – Frank’s “Smokey” Jasper Park concession stand – (Teleconference).
Mayor Turner stated to Mr. Lastrape that Houston Parks and Recreation is working to identify cost estimates for alternative design options for a new concession stand. Houston Parks and Recreation is scheduling updates to the second concession stand at the other end of the park.
Council Member Jackson thanked Mr. Lastrape for coming in with his concerns about Smokey Jasper Park. Just last month, herself and Council Members Alcorn and Robinson did a tour of the park with the Parks Department and of course the debris was part of the conversation. This park is part of the Mayor’s 50/50 initiative. There are repairs slated for the park. In regards to the debris, the Parks Department will have the debris moved on Thursday. They are having conversations
about upgrading the park and she would love for him to be a part of the conversations.
#10 - STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Will appear to express personal opinion – (Teleconference).
#11 - JOHN MAY – 2420 Rosedale St. – 77004 – 713-628-1286 – In support of First Riverside Historic District – (In Person).
#12 - CALVIN LEVO – 2524 Wichita – 77004 – 978-272-9233 – Riverside Terrace Historic District – (Virtual) – cdlsays@aol.com .
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#13 - KEVIN WRIGHT – Post Office Box 300959 – 77230 – 832-458-8482 – Adverse effects of historical restrictions – (Teleconference).
Council Member Evans-Shabazz thanked Mr. Wright for coming forward and she is glad that he is engaged in civic organization. The problem is that they want to coexist. So, if he could help them with that and that would be fantastic. He can encourage people his age to coexist and be respectful.
#14 - DENISE CHAN – 826 Sara Rose St. – 77018 – 713-501-2878 – Water Department failure to act on an issue – (In Person).
Mayor Turner stated to Ms. Chan he was told that there was an adjustment made to her account for June, July and August of 2021. First, they were having a hard time finding the meter. He knows that she disputed the extent of the adjustment and then the matter went before an Administrative Review and an Administrative Hearing. Both of those bodies determined that the adjustment was applied correctly in compliance with city ordinance. Under both Administrative Review and Administrative Hearing, they felt that the adjustment was applied correctly. The account is on hold to allow for the final review to be completed.
Council Member Kamin stated to Ms. Chan that she knows that her staff has reached out to her today. But she want also wanted to introduce herself. She can always reach out to her office, email or call them so they can help her navigate, as well. Council Member Kamin stated to Mayor Turner that she appreciates him and his staff for working with Ms. Chan to resolve some of the issues that she’s having.
#15 - GORDON FLOWERS – 5465 Braesvalley Dr. – 77096 – 832-530-0041 – Water bill – (In Person).
JARVIS TILLMAN – 15604 Weldon Dr. – 77032 – 832-803-3081 – Housing – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#16 - ANIK BANERJI – 1530 Woodcrest Dr. – 77018 – 650-512-9422 – Equitable and affordable housing – (In Person).
Mayor Turner thanked Mr. Banerji for his presentation and he agrees to most of what he had to say. They are building more single-family homes, as well as multi-family units. Many of which will be affordable and that is the goal. Quite frankly, the goal is to build 3,000 units between now and the end of December 2023. It is true that cost is increasing because now you have the medium income of a home is well over $300,000. That will price a lot of people out. They have to work on many different levels and provide people with opportunities especially people in communities of color and he appreciates what he had to say. He asked for a copy of his presentation and he looks forward to continuing this conversation with him.
JOHNATHAN WEIGAND – 1116 Bank St., Apt. #13 – 77006 – 713-560-9520 – Why I came here – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#17 - PAUL VASQUEZ – 1310 Elliston, Apt. #3 – 77023 – 713-445-6015 – Alexander Silva III – (In Person).
#18 - CONCEPTION MORENO – 13130 Edgehill Dr. – 77049 – 346-432-0507 – My son’s murder and HPD – (In Person).
JOSEPH BALLARD - 6302 Rocky Nook Dr. – Humble, TX – 77396 – 281-850-0388 – Neighborhood Protection/Help for community – (In Person). NOT PRESENT .
#19 - LORRINE ADAMORE – 1401 Redford St. – 77034 – 469-756-3959 – Police accountability/Criminal activity – (Teleconference).
COLLINS NYABWA – 12707 Cape Laurel – 832-253-3401 – Havana Syndrome – (Virtual) collins_1002@Yahoo.com. NOT PRESENT
DONALD HANSMANN – 3740 Greenbriar St., Unit #540562 – 77254 – 956-793-1105 – Wages at the Airport (Virtual) – caydh3@yahoo.com. NOT PRESENT
#20 - ARTHUR JEFFERSON – 10750 W. Brae Parkway – 713-776-8516 – Catalytic converter theft/Robbery at Kroger/610 and West Bellfort – (Teleconference).
#21 - APOSTOLOS LAMNATOS – 1006 W. 9th St. – 77007 – 281-221-7383 – 11th Street project – (In Person).
#22 - PARK BLAIR – 643 E. 10 ½ St. – 77008 – 713-822-8718 – 11th Street project – (In Person).
TOWANA BRYANT – No Address – No Phone – Legal Department– (Virtual) – towana.bryant@trinityfreightservices.com. NOT PRESENT
#23 - ANDREW ROBERTSON – 1430 Christine St. – 77017 – 832-340-5145 – Mayor Turner’s victims – (In Person).
#24 - EMMA HADNOT – 13757 Cottingham St. – 77048 – 713-631-8214 – Neighborhood issues/More Police/Sidewalks – (In Person).
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated to Ms. Hadnot that a few of the Council Members spoke to her last week outside of the chambers and they understand her concerns. Her electric bill is nothing that the City of Houston can do anything about. There are so many social assistance areas that she could talk with. He thinks that Council Member Pollard gave her some of those numbers. He would continue to urge her to get in touch with those social organizations to see if they can lend her any kind of help.
#25 - MARIAN WRIGHT – 709 Bayland Ave. – 77009 – 713-899-7439 – 11th St. project – (In Person).
Members of Council commented and questioned Ms. Wright’s statement.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated to Ms. Wright that he does not live near the Heights but every Sunday for the past 6 months he has spent in the Heights looking for a house for his daughter. There are a lot of things that he doesn’t understand about the Heights but he is learning rapidly. He made it a point to go up and down 11th Street last Sunday when he was driving around. He feels her pain a little bit having been a visitor into the Heights and seeing what she deals with each and everyday but she does live in a great area. He looked at the map and had the map in his hand as he went up and down, east to west and he understands her concern.
#26 - PAUL MEDIEROS – 4103 Markham St. – 77027 – 310-503-5783 - Item No. 15 – Amending Chapter 30/Noise and Sound Level Regulation – (In Person).
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated to Mr. Medieros that he knows they have pulled the item from the agenda. The reason being is that they had a number of folks that are out of town on city business, including the Mayor Those folks have a deep concern about Chapter 30 and they want to make sure that they all have the ability to have dialogue and make that decision. They will put it back on the agenda and hopefully they will be satisfied with what they do.
ALEX ROSEN – 10611 Atwell Dr. – 77096 – 832-723-6937 – Democracy – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#27 - PHYLLIS MOSS – 2520 Wichita St. – 77004 – 713-775-4414 – Riverside Historic District – (Virtual) – moss2312@sbcglobal.net.
#28 - LINCHI LOPEZ – 2418 Rosedale St. – 77004 – 832-397-9235 – Riverside Historical District – (Teleconference).
At 3:25 p.m., Council Member Kamin left the meeting.
At 3:33 p.m., Mayor Turner left the meeting.
At 4:00 p.m., Council Member Jackson left the meeting.
At 4:03 p.m., Council Members Kubosh and Alcorn left the meeting.
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: https://houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/170637
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 4:04 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, 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 27, 2022, with Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, 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. Mayor Sylvester Turner out of the City on City business. Council Member Edward Pollard out of the City on City business.
At 9:05 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order. Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated that Mayor Turner is in Washington D.C. attending the National Conference of Mayors. Due to other travel plans, we have three Council Members who will be joining virtually.
REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds and a Quarterly Investment Report by the City Controller – Was presented, City Controller Chris Brown and Director of Finance Department, Tantri Emo, reviewed the Monthly Operation and Financial Report and Quarterly Investment Report; copies of which are on file in the City Secretary’s Office for review.
Members of Council commented and questioned the Report.
Council Member Alcorn moved to accept the Monthly Financial Report and the Quarterly Finance Report and seconded by Council Member Gallegos, Council Member Kubosh voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2022-0209 ADOPTED
Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Plummer for a point of personal privilege. Council Member Plummer stated that she is delighted to welcome a group of kids from Kids Lives Matter International and she requested them to stand to be recognized. They are led by Director Madeline Trailer. These students are a part of a multifaceted, non-profit organization called Kids Lives Matter International. They are shaping futures, stimulating minds and serving others. These young adults are from all over the world.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Kubosh for a point of personal privilege. Council Member Kubosh stated that his grandson Brandon and requested him to stand to be recognized.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated as he has mentioned, Mayor Turner is in Washington D.C. and a number of Council Members are joining them virtually. Council Member Castex-Tatum is in Arkansas with the Texas Municipal League. Council Member Robinson is in Washington D.C. Council Member Evans-Shabazz is talking to them from Liberia and they have Council Member Pollard, who is also in Washington D.C.
The Houston Zoo anniversary, this Saturday, April 30, 2022, will be the Houston Zoo Day. The Houston Zoo is kicking off its 100th Anniversary with a birthday party extravaganza. Upon arrival to the daylong celebration, you will be greeted by animal ambassadors along with other surprises in the McGovern Front Plaza area. Event highlights include guest speakers at the reflection pool, followed by family, friendly entertainment. Centennial themed keeper chants every half hour at different animal habitats beginning at 10:30 a.m. The zoo history trivia contest, an opportunity to build your own bird house, live ice craving and so much more.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated that NASA Johnson Space Center is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. Tomorrow, Thursday, April 28th, NASA and members of the Man’s Space Flight Operations Association will dedicate a trio of benches honoring spaceflight control teams of the past in a ceremony featuring NASA Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche. The monuments are a tribute to all the flight control teams of the Gemini, Apollo, Sky Lab and the space shuttle programs as well as the Apolla Soyuz test programs. The International Space Station is not yet included but it’s still an operational program. For space history buffs, it was May 25, 1961, that President John F. Kennedy committed the nation to achieving the goal of landing a man on the moon and returning him safety on earth before the end of the decade. They are preparing for the next lunar mission that will kick off in 2024. Last night, they had a group of visitors from Monterrey, Mexico and they were talking about all the things that they were doing down in spaceport and NASA.
They have had a number of redistricting, CIP meetings. The City of Houston Planning Department and Houston Public Works are holding combined townhalls to discuss redistricting and the Capital Improvement Projects. Each City Council District will host a townhall meeting, to explain the redistricting process and how to allow members of the public to give their input on how they want their district to look in the future. These meetings will be conducted in person. Capital Improvement Projects will follow the redistricting townhalls. If they are interested, go to letstalkhouston.org for the schedule.
He stated there are a few announcements on job opportunities in the City of Houston. They are recruiting firefighter trainees. Civil Service exam dates are May 6th and June 3rd. Please contact HR or the Houston Fire Department for more information. The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is also hiring for positions including green space management, urban park rangers, facilities management and many more. Again, contact HR and the Parks Department. The Hire Houston Youth, the Mayor’s Hire Houston Youth program will offer over 10,000 positions this summer, for young people aged 16 to 24 years old. Some of the jobs are in government but most are in the private sector and the non-profit organization world. The program is a great opportunity to learn and earn. The students will get to develop their skills while contributing to the organization that hires them for the summer. For more information, please go to hirehoustonyouth.org.
Complete Communities, we’re pleased to announce the Department of Neighborhoods will honor 30 Houstonians representing all City Council Districts including 7 Council Districts that are Complete Communities. They have completed their Spring 2022 Complete Communities University Leadership Development Course at the graduation ceremony taking place this evening at City Hall Legacy room. The CCU, 8-week online course curriculum focused on leadership development through civic engagement, volunteerism, voters education, how city and government functions can relate to neighborhoods, and how to effectively access city and government services and their resources. Complete Community University Courses are offered on a quarterly basis. The next session will be in the fall, September 21st through November 9th. For more information please, visit www.houstontx.gov/neighborhoods/ccu.html.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated the last thing they will talk about is COVID-19. For people who are keeping track, Houston’s 14-day average, COVID-19 positivity rate is 4.4% and the wastewater virus load is 79% of the baseline. So, slight increases from last week but overall, still very low. Stay up to date with the vaccines and keep the numbers low. For nearby vaccination sites, contact them at getvaxxedhouston.org or call them at (832)393-4220. Houston CDC COVID-19 community level is currently low but stay up to date with your vaccines and get tested if you have any symptoms.
At 9:25 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 29
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 1
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the GREATER NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for terms to expire June 1, 2025:
Position Seven - JEANETTE RASH, reappointment
Position Eight - ANAS MAGUZ, appointment
Position Nine - EDWARD (ED) REYES, reappointment
Position Ten - RICHARD MASON, appointment
Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Gallegos, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0210 ADOPTED
PROPERTY - NUMBER 2
2. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney for settlement of eminent domain proceedings styled City of Houston v. Southbound Ventures LLC, et al; located at 10880 West Bellfort, Cause No. 1157149, the West Bellfort Paving and Drainage Improvement Project, Parcel AY18-058 - $400,000.00 - DISTRICT F – THOMAS – Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0211 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 3 through 13
3. BOAT RIGHT MARINE, INC for purchase of Boat Refurbishment and Replacement Trailers through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Cooperative for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Fire Department - $135,000.00 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0212 ADOPTED
4. TELEFLEX LLC for Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access Systems for the Houston Fire Department - $1,273,404.50 - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - General Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0213 ADOPTED
5. DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES for purchase of various Trailers through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchase with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $158,100.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0214 ADOPTED
6. HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER INC for purchase of Semi-Tractor and Trailers through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Solid Waste Management Department - $1,756,711.00 General and Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0215 ADOPTED
7. DEERE & CO - $853,219.42 and BROOKSIDE EQUIPMENT SALES - $120,465.56 for purchase of Grounds Keeping Equipment through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments - Enterprise and Other Funds - Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0216 ADOPTED
8. A QUICK MAINTENANCE INC for Sewer Repairs for the General Services Department - $57,235.00 Maintenance Renewal and Replacement Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0217 ADOPTED
9. BIOLYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC for INSTI HIV Rapid Test Kits for the Houston Health Department 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,983,000.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0218 ADOPTED
11. HELI-MART, INC for Helicopter Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Houston Police Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $5,393,300.00 - General Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0219 ADOPTED
12. COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY INC for purchase of Pipe Fittings for Houston Public Works - $1,670.00 Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0220 ADOPTED
13. COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - $210,000.00 and FERGUSON ENTERPRISES - $582,000.00 for Fire Hydrant Repair Parts for Houston Public Works - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $792,000.00 Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Knox and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0221 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 15 through 29
15. ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Noise and Sound Level Regulation and establishing a Commercial Establishment Permit and a fee therefor; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty therefor; providing for an effective date - The City Secretary advised that Item 15 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
17. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $1,305,700.00 previously appropriated from Police Consolidated Construction Fund for Task Order and Job Order (TOC/JOC) Contracting Program for FY19 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2018-901); appropriating $1,305,700.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to D7 ROOFING & METAL LLC for HPD - Property Room Roof 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 contingency - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0309 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,308,870.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to D7 ROOFING & METAL LLC for Houston Emergency Center Roof Replacement and Mitigation Project; 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 contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0310 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Grant Agreement (Contract No. C78238) between City of Houston and CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND and GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION for implementation of a Financial Empowerment Center for the Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities (Approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0923, Ordinance No. 2020-0657, and Ordinance No. 02021-989) to extend the term of the contract - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0311 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-0766 to add two supplemental awards from the STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR relating to the FY2019 Homeland Security Grant Program Funding for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security - $379,100.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0312 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment and restatement to Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY (METRO) for Houston Police Department funded by a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority in support of the Houston Auto Crimes Task Force - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0313 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 199, containing approximately 293.02 acres of land within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas; authorizing the district to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0314 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 38.566 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 134D, for inclusion in its district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0315 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE appropriating $87,486.00 out of the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and VAN DE WIELE & VOGLER, INC dba VOGLER & SPENCER ENGINEERING, INC for Hillcroft Avenue and Court Road Extension (Approved by Ordinance No. 2010-0012, 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 K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0316 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE appropriating $23,068,100.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to INDUSTRIAL TX CORP for East Water Purification Plant Chlorine System Improvements Package 2 - Ton Containers, Evaporators, Chlorinators, Ejectors, Piping and Miscellaneous Improvements; 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, construction management and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
The City Secretary advised that Item 25 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,824,821.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for testing services, CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0317 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,561,411.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to VORTEX SERVICES, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for testing services, CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0318 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,125,541.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to PORTLAND UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding testing services, CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0319 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,492,967.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for testing services, CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0320 ADOPTED
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
10. AMEND MOTION #2019-0444, 09/04/19, TO INCREASE spending authority from $2,500,030.60 to $4,082,746.47 for Purchase of Telecommunication Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services, awarded to VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES, INC - $1,582,715.87 - Central Service Revolving Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Gallegos, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0222 ADOPTED
14. ORDINANCE making a general appropriation of certain revenues of the City in support of Annual Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022; and authorizing certain transfers. – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0321 ADOPTED
16. ORDINANCE AMENDING AND READOPTING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 44 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to guidelines and criteria for Tax Abatements; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing an effective date; providing for severability; containing a savings clause – Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Jackson.
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 30 and 31
30. ORDINANCE appropriating $976,399.01 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to contract between the City of Houston and RESICOM, INC for Force Main Renewal and Replacement for Stroud, Bayfield, Bretshire #2, Forest Shores and Woodland Ridge Lift Stations (Approved by Ordinance No. 2020-0128); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS E - MARTIN and J - POLLARD
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 3 on Agenda of April 20, 2022 – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0322 ADOPTED
31. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $976,399.01 for the Force Main Renewal ad Replacement for Stroud and Bayfield Lift Stations on contract with RESICOM, INC - DISTRICTS E - MARTIN and J - POLLARD
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 30 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 4 on Agenda of April 20, 2022 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0223 ADOPTED
Note: Mayor Turner is in Washington D.C. attending the National Conference of Mayors. Council Member Castex-Tatum is in Arkansas with the Texas Municipal League. Council Members Pollard and Robinson is in Washington D.C. Council Member Evans-Shabazz is in Liberia.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Huffman first Members of Council announced events and discussed matters of interest.
There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:11 a.m. Council Members Jackson, Huffman, Knox and Robinson absent.
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