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City of Houston City Council met Oct. 4 & 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2022, with Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, David W. Robinson, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Mayor Sylvester Turner, Council Members Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Mike Knox and Michael Kubosh absent on personal business. Council Member Castex-Tatum out of the City on City business.
At 1:42 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Gallegos for the first proclamation.
Council Member Gallegos presented a proclamation to C. Patrick Mcllvain of Walk Houston recognizing their Thirty (30) Year Anniversary of World Mental Health Day. Accepting the proclamation was C. Patrick Mcllvain.
Council Member Plummer presented a proclamation to Chief Rudolph Cline celebrating his 91st birthday. Accepting the proclamation was Chief Rudolph Cline.
At 2:04 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz (on behalf of Council Member Jackson) for the Invocation. Council Member Evans-Shabazz invited Rain Eatmon (from Council Member Jackson’s office) for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Council Members Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Mike Knox and Michael Kubosh absent on personal business. Council Member Castex-Tatum out of the City on City business.
Council Member Robinson moved to adopt the minutes of July 19 - 20, 2022 and July 26 – 27, 2022 and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated he was going to take a point of personal privilege to welcome Gareth Morgans. He has been ill for quite a bit and it’s great to see him back in the horseshoe but he stepped out .
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 provide public comment during the Tuesday public session at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 808 718 418#. 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 Morning Council session in-person. Members of the public may attend the 6:00 p.m. public hearing in person or via Teams at (936) 755-1521. The Conference ID# for the 6:00 p.m. hearing is 386 034 469#. No public comment will be allowed outside of the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated that he wanted to review some of the procedures for conducting the Virtual Public Session. He is requesting for Council Members to speak slowly and clearly because this will help the City Secretary, the closed captioner and the general public. After roll call, they established there was a quorum. If by chance, for example, they have to leave, just let them know on the chat screen if they are leaving temporarily or if they are leaving for the duration because otherwise, they will assume that Council Members are present. If they are making the motion or seconding a motion, they will need to state their name and their action clearly so they can have it down for the record. The Agenda Director will be monitoring the chat and will provide him their names. Please don’t use the chat room just for chatting. Please mute themselves when they are not speaking and unmute themselves when they are recognized to speak. For the general public, in order to be recognized as a public speaker, they have to sign up for the meeting on Monday by 3:00 p.m. in the Office of the City Secretary and then they will call the speakers name in the order that they have signed up. When their name is called, press *6 to unmute themselves. They may only speak when recognized and to please note that if they speak during the meeting and he hasn’t recognized them, he will have to mute and/or remove them off the call.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Jacob Klementich to the top of the Speakers List for three (3) minutes and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0484 ADOPTED
Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Gallegos for a procedural motion. Council Member Gallegos moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Palwasha Sharwani, RoShawn Evans and Belay Andarge following Ma Adelaida Espinoza Ortuno and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0485 ADOPTED
At 2:12 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.
#1 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – 4004 Montrose – 77006 – 832-596-8187 – Harris County Houston Sports Authority/Spirit of Service Award – (In Person).
KATHLEEN OWNBY – No Address – 832-393-0911 – Item No. 34 – SPARK, INC. – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#2 - CYNTHIA ALLEN – 1106 Tiny Tree – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 713-204-9554 – Safe Diversity and Spirit Day on October 12th – (In Person).
#3 - AMBER WIGLE – 11019 Winspring Dr., Humble, TX – 77377 – 281-380-7319 – Chapter 6/Pet store Ordinance – (In Person).
#4 - ANDREW JONES – 18 Capewood Ct. – The Woodlands, TX – 77381 – 903-650-4605 - Chapter 6/Pet store Ordinance – (In Person).
#5 - KIMBERLY DUCA – 5100 FM 1960 West – 77069 – 832-286-6304 - Chapter 6/Pet store Ordinance – (Teleconference).
#6 - LUIS MARQUEZ – 6429 Westheimer Rd. – 77057 – 305-987-4489 - Chapter 6/Pet store Ordinance – (In Person).
GEOFFREY NORDLOH – 5211 Maple Hill Trail – Kingwood, TX – 77345 – 310-770-7351 – Water bill – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
GEORGE LaBLANCHE – 12806 Southspring – 77047 – 832-901-5109 – Water bill – (Virtual) – georgelablanche@yahoo.com. NOT PRESENT
#7 - EDWARD WILLIAMS – 790 Fortune St. – 77088 – 713-409-4595 – Water bill – (In Person)
ROBIN HUDDLESTON – 9002 Sterlingshire St. – 77078 – 832-806-8148 – Housing issues – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
JARVIS TILLMAN – 3401 Fannin St. – 77004 – 832-845-5987 – Housing – (Virtual) – tillmanjarvis0@gmail.com. NOT PRESENT
MICHELLE GREEN – 3701 Kirby Dr., Apt. 860 – 77098 – 713-526-6634 - Houston Housing Authority – (Virtual) – mgreen114@gmail.com. NOT PRESENT
LINDA SCHWARTZ – 11939 Flushing Meadow Dr. – 77089 – 346-442-1766 - Texas Utility help – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
SERREZA PAGE – 7947 Grow Ln. – 77040 – 832-919-4108 – Bias/Racism – (Virtual) – joypain99@gmail.com. NOT PRESENT
STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – FBI/Pay attention – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#8 - BARBARA CANTON – 16743 Lost Quail Dr. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 832-922-3384 – Police Department – (In Person).
#9 - THELMA SCOTT – 15331 Kuykendahl Rd., Apt. 1201 – 77090 – 346-298-8819 – Showdown with HPD and HISD high school kids – (In Person).
#10 - ANYA ARIJE – 24151 Bella Dolce Ln., Apt. #404 – Katy, TX – 77494 – 832-914-3486 – Gang stalking/harassment and electronic devices – (In Person).
WILLIAM COLLARD – 1407 Marguerite Ln. – Pasadena, TX - 77502 – Personnel/Contacts within the City of Houston – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
CUEELI BUCROM – 6204 Wipprecht St. – 77093 – 832-359-5553 – Complaint about daughter being bit by a dog (In Person) – NEEDS SPANISH TRANSLATOR. NOT PRESENT
Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Robinson for a procedural motion. Council Member Robinson moved that the rules be suspended to allow Zuhaila Buitron to speak in place of Cueeli Bucrom and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0486 ADOPTED
#11 – ZUHAILA BUITRON – No Address – No phone.
#12 - OTIS MYLES – 5606 Yorkwood St. – 77016 – 713-633-8067 - Building permit – (In Person).
JOSUE ZAMARRON – 8201 Dockal Rd. – 77028 – 713-299-3820 – Trash pickup – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
MIKE BATEMAN – No Address – No Phone – Neighborhood issues/EADO – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
FLORIDA COOPER – Post Office Box 88346 –77288 – 713-533-9303 – Hang Tough Cancer Support Organization’s Upcoming Event – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#13 - LaTOYA CARPENTER – No Address – 281-206-3493 – Government corruption – (In Person).
#14 - MARCILES PEREZ – 7121 Avenue F – 77011 – 409-995-8265 – Redistricting – (In Person) - NEEDS SPANISH TRANSLATOR.
#15 - CYNTHIA HERNANDEZ – 6929 Avenue N – 77011 – 713-367-4438 - Redistricting – (In Person) - NEEDS SPANISH TRANSLATOR.
#16 - KARINA HERNANDEZ – 7104 Avenue L – 77011 – 832-891-7504 - Redistricting – (In Person) - NEEDS SPANISH TRANSLATOR.
#17 - MA ADELAIDA ESPINOZA ORTUNO – 4009 Eerie St. – 832-530-3731 - Redistricting – (In Person) - NEEDS SPANISH TRANSLATOR.
#18 – PALWASHA SHARWANI – No Address – No Phone.
#19 – ROSHAWN EVANS – No Address – No Phone.
#20 – BELAY ANDARGE - No Address – No Phone.
#21 - JUAN CARDOZA-OQUENDO – 5300 Caroline St. – 77007 – 214-552-3447 - Redistricting – (In Person).
#22 - NICHOLAS PUIG – 505 North Sam Houston Parkway – 77060 – 346-428-4999 – Cyber Domestic Security – (In Person).
#23 - MARTHA VOGEL – 720 Heights Blvd. – 77007 – 713-501-4110 – Swatiska in the Northside – (In Person).
#24 - FERNANDO BADILLO – 6960 Bellaire Blvd. – 77074 – 504-617-5573 – MonkeyPox – (In Person).
#25 - ILY MONTOYA-RIVAS – 9390 FM 1960 Bypass West – Humble, TX – 77338 – 832-795-6272 – Eviction– (In Person).
DERRICK MOTEN – 23223 Bright Star Dr. – Spring, TX – 77373 – 346-760-6909 – HPD – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
CHYNA GRAGG – 5970 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E Ste 501 – Humble, TX – 77396 – 832-758-5108 - Mayor Turner/Addressing my firm improper deviation – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
ANGELIA BOOKER – 12355 Tidwell Rd. – 77044 – 713-371-8357 – Problems with apartment complex – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
At 3:48 p.m., Council Member Peck left the meeting.
At 4:08 p.m., Council Member Pollard left the meeting.
At 4:12 p.m., Council Members Evans-Shabazz and Gallegos left the meeting.
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/185994
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 4:22 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 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, October 5, 2022, with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Tarsha Jackson, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, Mike Knox, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Amy Peck and Abbie Kamin absent on personal business. Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum out of the City on City business.
At 9:04 a.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order.
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 – Was presented, City Controller Chris Brown and Director of Finance Department, Will Jones, reviewed the Monthly Operation and Financial Report, copies of which are on file in the City Secretary’s Office for review.
Council Member Martin moved to accept the Monthly Financial Report and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0487 ADOPTED
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner wanted to present awards to two (2) of their Hispanic Heritage awardees for this month.
Mayor Turner presented an award to Aylin Rodriguez for the 2022 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Youth Activist Award.
Mayor Turner presented an award to Sandra Rodriguez for the 2022 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Community Activist Award.
The 2nd Gun Buyback Program will be this Saturday, October 15, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. It will be held at the METRO Park & Ride at 11050 Harwin Drive. No “ghost guns” will be allowed. The setup has been changed. More lanes have been set up to accommodate more vehicles. The Houston Astros Post-Season rally will be this Friday in front of City Hall at 12:30 pm. Please plan to join and wear your Astros colors.
The Houston Parks Board Halls Bayou Greenway Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be on Saturday in Precinct One.
The Bayou City Art Festival will be this weekend. It returns to downtown Houston with more art, entertainment, and more food with some of Houston’s top chefs at Sam Houston Park along Allen Parkway.
Members of Council commented on the Mayor’s Report.
At 9:44 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 47
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 5
1. RECOMMENDATION from Director Planning & Development Department to approve amendments to the 2021 Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP) and authorize publication of the 2022 MTFP in map form – was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0488 ADOPTED
2. RECOMMENDATION from Chief of Police for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Officer ANITA DAVIS, from the period May 24, 2022, to August 21, 2022 - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2022-0489 ADOPTED
3. RECOMMENDATION from Chief of Police for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Officer ANITA DAVIS, from August 22, 2022 - September 1, 2022 This Item should only be considered upon passage of Item 2 above - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0490 ADOPTED
4. RECOMMENDATION from the Chief of Police extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Sgt. SAMUEL CLEVELAND, from July 6, 2022 - October 3, 2022 - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0491 ADOPTED
5. RECOMMENDATION from the Chief of Police extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Sgt. SAMUEL CLEVELAND, from October 4, 2022 - January 1, 2023 This Item should only be considered upon passage of Item 4 above - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0492 ADOPTED
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 6 through 9
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $19,215,395.28 and acceptance of work on contract with SUPER EXCAVATORS, INC, for the Airside Sanitary Sewer Improvements and related facilities that serve the George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) Central Terminal Area - 0.89% over the original contract amount and under the 4.75% contingency amount - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0493 ADOPTED
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,775,894.12 and acceptance of work on contract with T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Small and Large Diameter Waterline Valve Replacement Project - 0.68% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount (WA11269) - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0494 ADOPTED
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $765,855.64 and acceptance of work on contract with DG MEDINA CONSTRUCTION, LLC for On-Call Neighborhood Traffic Management Program #4 - 1.78% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - DAVIS; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS and J – POLLARD - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0495 ADOPTED
9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,419,209.44 and acceptance of work on contract with GRAVA LLC for Neighborhood Street Reconstruction No. 460 (Subproject 2), Ashland Street - 11.22% under the original Contract Amount DISTRICT C – KAMIN - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0496 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 10 through 14
10. TURTLE AND HUGHES, INC for Purchase of Airfield Lighting for the Houston Airport System – 3 Years with two one-year options - $567,034.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0497 ADOPTED
11. TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION for payment for Annual Re-Certification Fees for Firefighters for Fire Department - $347,050.00 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0498 ADOPTED
12. GRAINGER, INC for Purchase of one Press Brake: Sheet Metal Press for the Fleet Management Department - $126,537.16 - Contributed Capital Project Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0499 ADOPTED
14. NBG CONSTRUCTORS, INC for Emergency Repairs to the Rosemont Pedestrian Bridge for Houston Public Works - $309,185.48 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0500 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 15 through 47
15. ORDINANCE amending City’s Master Classification Plan (City of Houston Ordinance No. 1998-834, as most recently amended by City of Houston Ordinance No. 2022-509) to add sixteen (16) classifications and amend the pay grade of one (1) job classification, providing a repealer – was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0758 ADOPTED
16. ORDINANCE appropriating $15,477,414.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund as an additional appropriation and de-appropriating $42,311,676.43 from HAS 2021A AMT Bond for ITRP Fund for Construction Management-At-Risk (CMAR) Services Contract between City of Houston and AUSTIN GILBANE JOINT VENTURE for Mickey Leland International Terminal Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (Approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0335) (Project No. 826); providing funding for CMAR Contract, owner’s reserve, Civic Art, and engineering materials testing and inspections relating to construction of facilities financed by such funds - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0759 ADOPTED
17. ORDINANCE appropriating $129,932,473.77 out of Airport System Consolidated ITRP AMT Construction Fund, $42,311,676.43 out of HAS 2021A AMT Bond for ITRP Fund, $66,188,163.80 out of IAH PFC Capital Projects Fund, and $28,450,844.00 out of HAS Airports Improvement Fund as an additional appropriation for Construction Management-At
Risk (CMAR) Services Contract with HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO for Federal Inspection Services Renovation and Expansion Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (Project No. 828); providing funding for CMAR Contract, owner’s reserve, Civic Art, and engineering materials testing and inspections relating to construction of facilities financed by such funds - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0760 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE appropriating $15,000,000.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund; approving and authorizing two agreements for On-Call Asset Management Services for the Houston Airport System between City of Houston and 1) INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATES, INC and 2) WOOLPERT, INC, respectively (Project Nos 948A and 948B) -
DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN and I – GALLEGOS - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0761 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to provide Community Development Block Grant Cares Act Funds for the continuing administration and operation of Outreach and Navigation Services - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0762 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, INC OF HOUSTON, TEXAS to provide Community Development Block Grant - Cares Act (CDBG-CV) Funds to provide Diversion Services to a minimum of 100 persons who have been impacted by COVID-19 - $341,000.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0763 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CAREER AND RECOVERY RESOURCES, INC to provide up to $1,038,759.00 in Community Development Block Grant Cares Act Funds for providing Rapid-Rehousing Case Management and Housing Navigation Services to households impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0764 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing to extend the term of the Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL for Block Chain Feasibility Study for the Houston Health Department (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021-866 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2022-0765 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE approving and awarding Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON addressing COVID 19 health disparities among populations at high-risk and underserved health of Houston Surveillance Cohort for the Houston Health Department - $1,000,239.00 - Grant Fund – The City Secretary advised that Item 25 has not been received but if received during the meeting, will be considered at the end of the meeting.
29. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0946 (Passed on November 28, 2018) to increase the maximum contract amount for Contract No. 4600015029 for the Contract between the City of Houston and FAS INDUSTRIES, LLC for Weed Mowing and Debris Removal Services for the Department of Neighborhoods - $250,000.00 - General Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0766 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-0211 (Passed on March 27, 2019) to increase the maximum contract amount for Contract No. 4600015030 for contract between City of Houston and JUAREZ MOWING for Weed Mowing and Debris Removal Services for the Department of Neighborhoods - $250,000.00 - General Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0767 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Lease Agreement between STATE VENTURE LLC, as Landlord, and the City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for office space and parking located at 2525 North Loop West, Houston, Harris County, Texas, for use by the Psychological Services Division of the Houston Police Department - 10-Years and ten months - $1,423,134.05 - General Fund - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0768 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of GREATER GREENSPOINT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ELEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (GREENSPOINT ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0769 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of FOURTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FOURTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (FOURTH WARD ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT C – KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0770 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0994, to increase the maximum contract amount and approving and authorizing first amendment to agreement between City of Houston and SPARK, INC for management and construction of improvements to certain school playgrounds as public parks and recreational facilities; providing a maximum contract amount - $370,000.00 - General Fund - The City Secretary advised that Item 34 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
36. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 1.7586 acres of land to MALCOMSON ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0771 ADOPTED
37. ORDINANCE consenting to the annexation of 21.870 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 580, for inclusion in the district - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0772 ADOPTED
38. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 2.3686 acres to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 46, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0773 ADOPTED
39. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 1.951 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 157, for inclusion in the district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0774 ADOPTED
40. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 0.4740 acres commonly known as 100 NORTH JACKSON STREET, HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of SORENSEN REAL ESTATE COMPANY, LLC - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0775 ADOPTED
41. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing application to the UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY for an award of Brownfields Assessment Grant Funds to support the City of Houston Brownfield Redevelopment Program; approving the acceptance and disbursement of Grant Funds thereunder - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0776 ADOPTED
43. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,459,426.12 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and GUNDA CORPORATION for Fondren Paving and Drainage from Creekbend to West Airport (Approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0300); 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 - The City Secretary advised that Item 43 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
44. ORDINANCE appropriating $749,960.20 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and CP&Y, INC for Fondren Road Paving and Drainage from Braeswood Boulevard to Creekbend Drive (Approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0298); 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 - The City Secretary advised that Item 44 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
46. ORDINANCE appropriating $743,400.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KALLURI GROUP, INC for East Water Purification Plant - Chlorine System Improvements (as approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0246); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund DISTRICT E – MARTIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0777 ADOPTED
47. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,950,000.00 out of METRO Projects Construction DDSRF, awarding contract to J RIVAS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for FY2022 Street & Drainage Rehabilitation Contract #3; 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 METRO Projects Construction DDSRF, contingency, testing services, and construction management - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0778 ADOPTED
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
13. COMMUNITY LATTICE, LLC for approval of spending authority for Consulting Services for the Brownfields Redevelopment Program for Houston Public Works - 1 Year - $100,000.00 - Enterprise Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Robinson and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0501 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE to engage Houston Advanced Research Center for assistance with implementation of the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan and the Resilient Houston Plan for the Office of Resilience and Sustainability of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department, providing a maximum contract amount - $228,040.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0779 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and BRAINFUSE, INC for Online Homework Assistance Services for the Houston Public Library Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $822,000.00 - General Fund – Was presented, Council Member Knox voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2022-0780 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2017-0348 (Passed on May 17, 2017) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and BFI WASTE SERVICES OF HOUSTON d/b/a ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF HOUSTON d/b/a REPUBLIC SERVICES OF HOUSTON for Non-Hazardous Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services for Various Departments - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $796,740.00 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0781 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE awarding contract to RBEX, INC dba APPLE TOWING CO for Towing and Storage Services for seized vehicles for Houston Police Department, providing a maximum contract amount – 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,433,203.75 - General Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0782 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreements between City of Houston and (1) PEACE OF MIND COMFORT SOLUTIONS, LLC, (2) PEREZ DEMOLITION, INC, (3) EMMANUEL ENTERPRISES LLC, and (4) COMPASS ABATEMENT SERVICES LLC for Demolition Services for the Department of Neighborhoods; providing for a maximum amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $3,000,000.00 Dangerous Building Consolidated Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0783 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE approving and adopting a Redistricting Plan for City of Houston based on the 2020 Census data; establishing the boundaries of all Single-Member Council Districts from which District Council Members are elected – was presented and Tagged by Council Members Martin and Thomas.
42. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing application to the UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY for a Revolving Loan Fund Grant to the City of Houston to support funding for Brownfield Remediation Projects, approving the acceptance and disbursement of Grant Funds thereunder - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0784 ADOPTED
45. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment and restating an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and FORT BEND COUNTY FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, 2007 Mobility Bond Project Nos. 701, 758, and 766 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2009-0512, as amended) - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM – was presented and Tagged by Council Member Alcorn.
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 48 and 49
48. ORDINANCE providing for the assessment, levying and collection of ad valorem taxes for the City of Houston, Texas for the Year 2022
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KNOX AND KUBOSH
This was Item 2 on Agenda of September 28, 2022 – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0785 ADOPTED
49. RECOMMENDATION from Director or Finance that Council adopt a motion in conformance with the requirements of Section 26.05(b) of the Texas Tax Code This item should only be considered after passage of Item 48 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KNOX AND KUBOSH
This was Item 3 on Agenda of September 28, 2022 – Was presented, moved by Council Member Martin and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0502 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE approving and awarding Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON addressing COVID 19 health disparities among populations at high-risk and underserved health of Houston Surveillance Cohort for the Houston Health Department - $1,000,239.00 - Grant Fund – was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0786 - ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Gallegos first There being no further business before Council, the City Council recessed at 10:50 a.m. Council Members Thomas, Knox and Kubosh absent.
City Council was recessed until 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
At 6:04 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and requested the City Secretary to call the roll and to call Item 50.
Roll Call
Council Members Peck, Kamin, Cisneros, Gallegos, Castex-Tatum, Knox and Kubosh absent.
50. PUBLIC HEARING relating to the bond election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, regarding the issuance of public improvement bonds – Was presented.
Mayor Turner was advised by the City Secretary that no one has signed up to speak. Mayor Turner asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the hearing. Hearing and seeing none, he called for a motion to close the hearing.
Council Member Robinson moved to close the public hearing and Seconded by Council Member Martin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0503 ADOPTED
There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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