City of Houston City Council met July 19 & 20

City of Houston City Council met July 19 & 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the co0uncil:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2022, with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, David W. Robinson, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Tarsha Jackson and Mike Knox absent on personal business. Council Member Michael Kubosh absent due to death in the family.

At 1:37 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Alcorn for a presentation.

Council Member Alcorn presented a proclamation to Dr. Neil Strickman recognizing his 40th year anniversary of practicing cardiology at Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine. Accepting the proclamation was Dr. Neil Strickman.

Council Member Gallegos presented a proclamation to Jose Longoria and Maria Imperial De America celebrating their 30th year of providing Mariachi entertainment in the U.S. Accepting the proclamation was Jose Longoria.

Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to Director Kenneth Allen and Deputy Director Debra Lathan celebrating Parks and Recreation Month. Accepting the proclamation were Director Allen and Deputy Director Lathan.

ROLL CALL

Council Members Tarsha Jackson and Mike Knox absent on personal business. Council Member Michael Kubosh absent due to death in the family.

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for the Invocation. Council Member Castex-Tatum invited Senior Pastor Eleanor Colvin (Westbury United Methodist Church) for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of May 17-18, 2022 and May 24-25, 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# 354 551 995#. 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# 488 610 506#. No public comment will be allowed outside of the public hearing.

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 stated that he would like to acknowledge Council Member Pollard’s birthday today. He also wanted to thank Council Member Martin for standing in his place for the last several weeks. He wanted to thank Council Member Castex-Tatum for representing and standing in his place on the trade mission in France. He wanted to thank Council Member Cisneros, as well, for representing the City of Houston and the two of them made a dynamic team. He wanted to thank all of the Council Members for stepping in and keeping things moving while he was absent due to being ill. He is not 100% but he is feeling much better.

At 2:17 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

CHUCK EPPERSON – 500 Round Rock Ave. – Round Rock, TX – 78664 – Item No. 28 – Northpoint Development LLC MSD – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

BRIDGETT MURRAY – 1403 Laurentide St. – 77029 – 713-553-1907 – Item Nos. 26 & 28 – Univar USA Inc and Northpoint Development LLC MSD – (Virtual) – blmacts4@gmail.com. NOT PRESENT

SIHAN LIU – 3115 North Oak Traffic Way – Kansas City, MO 64116 – 913-907-6776 - Item No. 28 – Northpoint Development LLC MSD – (Virtual) – sliu@northpointkc.com. NOT PRESENT

AMY DINN – 1415 Fannin St. – 713-501-5070 - 77002 – Item Nos. 26 & 28 – Univar USA Inc and Northpoint Development LLC MSD – (Virtual) – adinn@lonestarlegal.org. NOT PRESENT

ERICA HUBBARD – 1705 Yates St. – 77020 – 832-704-6697 – Item 29 – Item No. 29 – Fifth Ward Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 18 MSD – (Virtual) – elhseven@gmail.com. NOT PRESENT

#1 - GLADYS HOUSE-EL – 1605 Andrews St. – 77019 – 832-781-9724 – Contractors name? Status of Heritage bricks – (Teleconference).

TASHA ROYAL – 4429 Knoxville St. – 77051 – 832-605-6400 – Illegal dumping – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#2 - PERESA ZASQUEZ – 4299 San Felipe St. – 77027 – 832-453-3690 – Enhanced Library Cards – (In Person).

RUFUS JONES – 7310 Hoffman St. – 77028 – 832-367-0157 – Deed Restrictions and violations – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

#3 - GERALD ARLINE – 7208 Hoffman St. – 77028 – 713-851-8117 – Deed restrictions – (Teleconference).

#4 - LISA JOHNSON – Post Office Box 91037 – 77291 - 832-818-3174 – A Magical Christmas Story/Mattress Mack – (Virtual) – fashionimpact2007@yahoo.com.

#5 - ERICKA HARRISON – 10247 Algiers Rd. – 77041 – 832-580-5141 – Housing concerns for the community – (Virtual) - ceocrownsluxury@gmail.com.

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

#6 - EMMANUEL THOMAS – No Address – 832-994-9340 – Gun violence and police shootings – (Teleconference).

CLAY JORDAN – 320 W. 10th St. – 77008 – 713-254-3073 – 11th Street Project – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

SYLVIA BLAIR – 643 E 10 ½ St. – 77008 – 713-301-7013 – Transparency of information flow from the City of Houston – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#7 - MARIAN WRIGHT – 709 Bayland Ave. – 77009 – 713-899-7439 - Transparency of information flow from the City of Houston – (In Person).

NEOMA HARRIS – 7417 Hoffman St. – 77028 – 281-222-9260 – Deed restriction violation/enforcement – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT

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#8 - ILY MONTOYA-RIVAS – 9390 FM 1960 Bypass West – Humble, TX – 77338 – 832-795-6272 – Airport System – (Virtual) – ilymarion@yahoo.com.

#9 - KATHY GUNTER – No Address – 832-882-9775 – Deed restrictions – (Virtual) – klynchgunter@yahoo.com.

MALCOLM PITRE – 3214 Live Oak St. – 77004 – No Phone – Water bill calculated in error – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/177384

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 2:54 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 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, July 20, 2022, with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mike Knox, David W. Robinson and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Tarsha Jackson and Dave Martin absent on personal business. Council Member Michael Kubosh absent due to death in the family.

At 9:05 a.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and requested the City Secretary to call Items 2-4.

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 2 through 4

2. REQUEST from Mayor for the appointment of the following individuals to the ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMMITTEE, for terms to expire December 31, 2023: Position Five - GWENDOLYN CONDOLEO-CRAWFORD

Position Six - MADELINE GARVIS SMITH

Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Cisneros, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Kamin, Castex-Tatum, Plummer and Alcorn absent. MOTION 2022-0377 ADOPTED

3. CONFIRMATION of the appointment of the following individuals to the ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for two-year terms to end December 31, 2023:

Position 1 - DR. AMY CRUM

Position 2 - JASON CISNEROZ

Position 3 - DR. LLOYD JARMON

Position 4 - BECKY BEST

4. CONFIRMATION of the appointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON LAND BANK, for terms to end December 31, 2023:

Position 6 - DWANTRINA RUSSELL

Position 7 - MARILYN MUGUERZA

At 9:16 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call Item 1

1. PUBLIC HEARING relative to establishment of Council Member district boundaries as required by Article V, Section 3 of the Charter of the City of Houston, Texas – Was presented,

Mayor Turner stated that they have extended the public comment period for the proposed redistricting plan. They will accept public comments until Friday, July 29th at 4:45 p.m. Aside from that, they have to review a few legal requirements and for that he recognized City Attorney Arturo Michel.

City Attorney Arturo Michel stated that the purpose of this hearing is to receive input from the public on a proposed redistricting plan. The final version for City Council’ consideration will be presented later this year. Changes are possible based on consideration of the input that the public provides. They would like to have a record of that input. If you speak, please provide your contact information and a copy of any plan or document that you want Council to consider. The plans were drawn by Mr. Wood and what he did in considering this is the criteria adopted by Council on March 30th of this year. The criteria include items such as trying to maintain approximate equal population among all the single member districts, maintain whole voting precincts without splitting them, following identifiable geographic boundaries, the preservation of neighborhoods, the preservation of shared community interest, the preservation of existing incumbent constituent relations and an equal opportunity to elect candidates of choice as guided by the Voting Rights Act 1965.

Mr. Wood presented a presentation to members of Council on the proposed City Council Redistricting Plan. A copy of which can be located in the City Secretary’s Office.

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Knox for a procedural motion. Council Member Knox moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding John Branch to the bottom of the one (1) minute List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. 2022-0380 ADOPTED

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Plummer for a procedural motion. Council Member Plummer moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Tomaro Bell to the top of the three (3) minute List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none MOTION 2022-0381 ADOPTED

At 9:31 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

#1 - LISA IPARREA – 10501 Meadowglen Ln. – 77042 – 832-236-6394 – (Virtual) – lisa.iparrea@whamministries.org.

#2 - SONIA PEREZ – 6225 N. Dallas – 77087 – 713-906-7228 – (In Person) – NEED SPANISH TRANSLATION.

#3 - ALMA PEREZ – 6225 N. Dallas – 77087 – 832-453-4582 – (In Person) – NEED SPANISH TRANSLATION.

#4 - AL CASTILLO – 1108 Hackney St. – 77023 – 832-455-1867 – (In Person).

#5 - PREETI SHARMA – 6065 Hillcroft – 77081 – 832-449-0969 – (In Person).

#6 - RASHMIN MOMIN – 7080 SW Freeway – 77074 – 832-640-1636 – (In Person).

#7 – JOHN BRANCH – No Address – No Phone .

#8 - ANTONIO GARCIA – 10123 Algiers Rd. – 77041 – 346-368-9708 – (In Person).

#9 - NEAL EHARDT – 1213 Andrews St. – 77019 – 832-577-4519 – (In Person).

#10 - DARRIEN BUI – No Address – 832-877-8833 – (In Person).

#11 - CONSUELA RAMIREZ – 1908 Common St. – 77009 – (In Person) - NEED SPANISH TRANSLATOR.

#12 - TOMARA BELL – 3248 Charleston St. – 77021 – 713-825-8449 – (In Person).

#13 - STEVE BANKS – 2814 Orion St. – 77088 – 832-287-4093 – (Virtual) – banksteve55@gmail.com.

#14 - LEROY FLOWERS – 8618 Easter St. – 77088 – 281-447-3301 – (Teleconference).

#15 - ELAINE BRITT – 5206 Contour Place – 77096 – 713-614-6601 – (In Person).

#16 - DEBORAH KERNER – 6026 Lymbar Dr. – 77096 – 713-816-5387 – (In Person).

#17 - TERRY COMINSKY – 8923 Atwell – 77097 – 713-443-1610 – (In Person).

#18 - ROY LIRA – 2214 Ann St. – 77003 – 713-320-9368 – (In Person).

#19 - CHIMEI LIN – 9800 Town Park – 77036 – 832-212-8087 – (In Person).

#20 - ALICE LEE – 6588 Corporate Dr. – 77036 – 713-501-8719 – (In Person).

#21 - SHANTAY SAULSBERRY – 4600 Cullen Blvd. – 77004 – 312-607-1625 – (In Person).

#22 - ZION ESCOBAR – 1300 Victor St. – 77019 – 713-366-4212 – (In Person).

TANZI SMITH – 5987 Allday Dr. – 77036 – 713-538-0466 – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Gallegos for a procedural motion. Council Member Gallegos moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Diane Olmos in place of Baldomero Garza and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0382 ADOPTED

BALDOMERO GARZA – 6502 Sterling Canyon – Katy, TX – 77450 – 713-775-5207 – (Virtual) – baldogarza@yahoo.com. NOT PRESENT

#23 – DIANE OLMOS – No Address – No Phone.

#24 - SERGIO LIRA – 7001 Sloan St. – 77087 – 832-541-6130 – (In Person).

#25 - IVAN SANCHEZ – 6353 Richmond Ave., Apt. 111 – 77057 – 832-713-4577 – (In Person).

#26 - ANTHONY RIOS – 406 Arlington St. – 77007 – 832-454-2678 – (Virtual) – aerios484@gmail.com.

#27 - CARMEN NUNCIO – 4716 Hain St. – 77009 – 832-216-8065 – (In Person).

#28 - ROSHAWN EVANS – 910 Aurora St. – 77009 – 713-231-6131 – (In Person).

SYLVIA BLAIR – 643 E 10 ½ St. – 77008 – 713-301-7013 – (In person). NOT PRESENT

#29 - KATHIE EASTERLY – Post Office Box 540331 – 77254 – No Phone – (Virtual) – uplace@airmail.net.

#30 - CHARLES GOFORTH – 5039 Grape St. – 77096 – 713-667-6234 – (In Person).

#31 - JUAN CARDOZA-OQUENDO – 5300 Caroline St. – 77004 – 214-552-3447 – (In Person).

APRIL AGUIRRE – 6127 Pine Way Blvd. – 77023 – 281-673-0736 – (In Person). NOT PRESENT

#32 - EVALYN KRUDY – Post Office Box 541346 – 77254 – 713-807-1787 – (Virtual) – info@boulevardoaks.org.

Council Member Robinson moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of remaining in session beyond the scheduled 12 noon recess to complete the Agenda and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Knox and Plummer absent.

#33 - STACEY FAIRCHILD – 4913 Rose St. – 77007 – 713-252-4055 – (Teleconference).

#34 - TAMMY RODRIGUEZ – 6227 SW Freeway – 77074 – 832-848-4103 – (In Person).

#35 - AZEB YUSUF – 13051 Lawsons Creek Ln. – 77072 – 713-894-5891 – (Virtual) – azebyusuf1@amail.com.

#36 - DEBRA CHEN – 7308 Regency Square Ct. – 77036 – 713-446-8430 – (Virtual).

Mayor Turner asked if there were any other people that would like to speak on the public hearing. Seeing none, he requested a motion to close the public hearing on the proposed redistricting.

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close the Public Hearing relative to the establishment of Council Member district boundaries and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Knox and Plummer absent. MOTION 2022-0384 ADOPTED

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/177384

At 12:03 p.m., Mayor Turner moved to the Mayor’s Report

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Turner stated on Saturday, July 30th, the City of Houston will hold a Gun Buyback Event in partnership with Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis. He wants to thank the Chair of Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Council Member Kamin for her participation in the Gun Buyback Program. He hopes all Council Members will be able to participate and to be a part of it. The goal is to get as many of these unwanted and dangerous guns off the streets. People can turn these guns in with no questions asked in exchange for a gift card of varying amounts. The amount will vary depending on the type of gun. The Gun Buyback will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church located at 3826 Wheeler Avenue. This was put forth in the One Safe Houston Program. He asked for comments from Council Members before they put forth the One Safe Houston Initiative and this is just one part of it. It is a $52 million program. Most of those dollars are coming from ARPA funding. The largest amount is overtime for the police officers. The initial amount was $5.7 million for 125 additional officers in overtime. They have since added another $5 million to that. $10.7 million of this amount is for police overtime. Also bear in mind, another $23 million is on behavioral health issues, and again, many of those dollars are going to the police because of the various programs that they have when they are responding. Close to $10 million is on domestic abuse. There is another $1 million dollars that is coming out of the Criminal Justice System. Our numbers on recidivism is better than the state average. Then, there is $3 million going to the Houston Forensic Science Center to deal with the backlog. He wants people to view these things in context. This is just one piece of many different pieces. He is not presenting this as the panacea but what he is saying is that when they are dealing with the gun violence that exists in our city, he thinks it requires a holistic approach and hopefully collectively we will see a positive return. From January/February to where they are today, the homicide rate in the City of Houston is flat in comparison to last year. In other crime categories, the numbers are down. We are seeing positive results but it takes a holistic approach. Then the additional $3 million is for the Cure Messengers Program that Council Member Jackson has been very instrumental in advancing. On July 30th, they anticipate utilizing about $100,000.00. They will measure to see how successful they are. As of Tuesday this week, the ordinance that passed six (6) months ago, dealing with the lighting and cameras at the convenience stores, night clubs, strip clubs and bars, has gone into effect. Businesses that fall into that category, should be adhering to those provisions. The reality of it is that there are a lot of guns on our streets.

He is hoping to get some additional responses with respect to Monkeypox. He has been talking to Director Williams and Dr. Persse. They have been talking with the CDC and the State of Texas. We need more vaccines in the City of Houston. They are going to keep pushing to get more vaccines.

Of course, Trae the Truth Day is coming up on Saturday, July 23rd from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He wants to thank him on what he continues to do.

Members of Council commented and questioned Mayor Turner about the Mayor’s report. At 12:20 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Agenda. PROPERTY - NUMBER 5

5. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney, by Motion, to deposit t he amount of the Award of the Special Commissioners of $89,924.00 into the registry of the court and pay all costs in connection with eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. Panjwani Properties Ltd, Inc., et al.; Cause No. 1181113 for the Fondren Road Paving and Drainage Project from Creekbend Drive to West Airport Boulevard, Parcel AY20-137 - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Plummer and Knox absent. MOTION 2022-0385 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBER 6

6. AMEND MOTION #2020-0125, 3/23/2020, TO INCREASE spending authority for the Purchase of Record Retrieval Services awarded to GS SERVICES, INC dba DISCOVERY RESOURCE - $50,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Plummer and Knox absent. MOTION 2022-0386 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 7 through 40

7. ORDINANCE appropriating $236,800.00 from Airports Improvement Fund to acquire Bond Reserve Fund Surety Policy pertaining to outstanding Airport System Subordinate Lien Bonds; approving a Debt Service Reserve Agreement relating thereto; containing provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an emergency – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0554 ADOPTED

8. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing sale of Storm Sewer and Drainage Easement at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) in Harris County, Texas to HUNTER’S GLEN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0555 ADOPTED

9. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 7 to Airshow Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE, INC, joined by WINGS OVER HOUSTON, INC, for Air Shows at Ellington Airport - 5 Years - DISTRICT E – MARTIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0556 ADOPTED

10. ORDINANCE appropriating $900,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for Professional Services supporting Citywide Video Management System and Governance Development Project for Houston Information Technology Services and Various Departments - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0557 ADOPTED

12. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract to AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC, for Maintenance and Repair of the ZBV X-Ray Inspection Systems for Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of Houston Police Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $336,351.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0558 ADOPTED

13. ORDINANCE awarding contract to PRUITT COMPANY, INC for Front and Rear End Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Repair Services for Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $945,306.25 - Fleet Management Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0559 ADOPTED

15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Contract No. 4600016959 between City of Houston and GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES, INC (Approved by Ordinance No. 2021-1053) to amend Exhibit F for Professional Geographic Information System Services to migrate the Storm Water Geodatabases for Houston Public Works - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0560 ADOPTED

16. ORDINANCE awarding contract to MILAM AUTO STORAGE INC d/b/a FAST TOW d/b/a ZONE ONE AUTO STORAGE for Vehicle Towing and Storage for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department, Parking Management Division (ARA/PMD) - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0561 ADOPTED

17. ORDINANCE amending City of Houston Ordinance No. 2021-1054 relating to rescheduling or postponement of certain City Council meetings to postpone the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 9, and Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0562 ADOPTED

18. 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 the proposed improvements of MacGregor Park for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston 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 D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0563 ADOPTED

19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to First Amendment and Restatement to an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and THE 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 - 1 Year - $37,619.00 Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0564 ADOPTED

20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and CITY OF CONROE, TEXAS for services of City of Conroe Police Department relating to INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE PROGRAM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0565 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the FY 2023 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Initiative Grant; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department (“Police Chief”) 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 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0566 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of the U.S. BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA) GRANT for the FY22 Bulletproof Vest Partnership for the Houston Police Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department (“Police Chief”) 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, to extend the Grant period and to apply for, accept and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0567 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north and south sides of the 300-1000 blocks of Peden Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a special minimum building line requirement area pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0568 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of Ellen Lane, from Miles Street east to its terminus, situated in the Harris & Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 31, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said street easement to Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co, the abutting property owner, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $100,816.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT E – MARTIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0569 ADOPTED

26. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 5.035 acres commonly known as 8425 Market Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of UNIVAR USA INC - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - The City Secretary advised that Item 26 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

27. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 8.8027 acres commonly known as 10340 Wallisville Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of SOUTHWEST OILFIELD PRODUCTS INC - DISTRICT G – HUFFMAN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0570 ADOPTED

28. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 86.658 acres commonly known as 8230 Stedman Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of NORTHPOINT DEVELOPMENT LLC - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - The City Secretary advised that Item 28 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

29. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 4.682 commonly known as 3814 Lyons Ave., Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of FIFTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY/TIRZ 18 - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - The City Secretary advised that Item 29 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

32. ORDINANCE making certain findings related to the use of approximately 9.76 acres of land out of Boone Road Park in connection with a project to construct Regional Stormwater Detention and install related Detention Facilities - DISTRICT F – THOMAS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0571 ADOPTED

33. ORDINANCE making certain findings related to the use of approximately 9.1 acres of land out of Hackberry Park in connection with a project to construct Regional Stormwater Detention and install related Detention Facilities - DISTRICT F – THOMAS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0572 ADOPTED

34. ORDINANCE making certain findings related to the use of approximately 7.4 acres of land out of Cambridge Village Park in connection with a project to construct Regional Stormwater Detention and install related Detention Facilities - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0573 ADOPTED

35. ORDINANCE making certain findings related to the use of approximately 3.75 acres of land out of Edgewood Park in connection with a project to construct Regional Stormwater detention and install related Detention Facilities - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0574 ADOPTED

36. ORDINANCE making certain findings related to the use of approximately 2.9 acres of land out of E.P. Hill Park in connection with a project to construct Regional Stormwater Detention and install related Detention Facilities - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0575 ADOPTED

38. ORDINANCE appropriating $24,940.27 out of Water Authorities Capital Contribution – NETL Fund; transferring $18,562.73 from NETL Expansion – Swift Fund into the HPW NETL Construction Fund; and appropriating $18,562.73 out of HPW-NETL Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC for Large Diameter Water Line Projects (Approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0469) - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0576 ADOPTED

39. ORDINANCE appropriating $21,084,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to BRH-GARVER CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. for Chelford City Diversion Package 2; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; contingency, testing services, and construction management - DISTRICT F – THOMAS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0577 ADOPTED

40. ORDINANCE granting to TORO ROJO, INC. d/b/a ACTION TRUCKING, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0578 PASSED 1ST READING IN FULL

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

11. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Service Agreement between City of Houston and MCKOOL SMITH P.C., KOREIN TILLERY, LLC, and ASHCROFT SUTTON REYES LLC for recovery of Unpaid Video Services Franchise Fees (Approved by Ordinance 2021-0964) – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0579 ADOPTED

14. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2014-056, as amended by Ordinance No. 2019- 034, to increase the maximum contract amount for agreement between City of Houston and VIRTUO GROUP CORPORATION, for Professional Information Technology Cyber Security Consulting Services for Various Departments and approving and authorizing third amendment to extend the term of the aforementioned agreement - $787,441.31 - Central Service Revolving Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0580 ADOPTED

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an electronic grant application to the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the FY23 Westside/Gang Safety Response to Violent Crime Grant for the Houston Police Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department (“Police Chief”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the Chief to accept the Grant award and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, to extend the Grant period and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0581 ADOPTED

30. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 0.1818 acres commonly known as 0 Kemrock Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0582 ADOPTED

31. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 1.40 acres commonly known as 5212 Clinton Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of LONE STAR HEAT TREATING CORPORATION - DISTRICT B - JACKSON Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Castex-Tatum.

37. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for Antoine Paving and Drainage West Mount Houston to US290 - DISTRICTS A - PECK and C – KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0583 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 41 and 42

41. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreements for Professional Planning Services between the City of Houston and DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC, and between the City of Houston and TETRA TECH, INC, to provide Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Funds for Professional Planning Services to develop plans and exercises for preparation and response to mitigate and recover from all potential threats and hazards, develop a contract with consultant negotiations for the project, setting a maximum contract amount

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PECK, THOMAS and ROBINSON

This was Item 15 on Agenda of July 13, 2022 – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent.

ORDINANCE 2022-0584 ADOPTED

42. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to two parcels of land required for Richmond Plaza (South) Drainage and Paving Improvements Project with two parcels situated in W. Brown Survey, Abstract No. 132, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and 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 of fee simple or easement interests to the two parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT J - POLLARD - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD This was Item 23 on Agenda of July 13, 2022 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Plummer absent.

ORDINANCE 2022-0585 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Jackson first There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 12:44 p.m. Council Members Huffman, Cisneros, Gallegos, Pollard, Knox, Robinson and Plummer absent.

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