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City of Houston City Council met Oct. 18 & 19.
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 18, 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, Mike Knox, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Tarsha Jackson absent on personal business.
At 1:40 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for the first presentation.
Council Member Castex-Tatum presented a proclamation to Willow Meadow Civic Club celebrating their receiving of the Neighborhood USA Award. Accepting the proclamation were President, Kim Suake and Steven Polnaszek.
Council Member Gallegos presented a proclamation to Houston B-Cycle celebrating their 10th anniversary. Accepting the proclamation were the B-Cyclist representatives.
At 2:06 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Pollard for the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Sylvester Turner absent. Council Member Tarsha Jackson absent on personal business. Council Member Michael Kubosh absent.
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of August 2-3, 2022 and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Turner and Council Member Kubosh absent. 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# 733 308 241#. 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 9:00 a.m. public hearing in person or via Teams at (936) 755-1521. The Conference ID# for the 9:00 a.m. hearing is 611 412 39#. No public comment will be allowed outside of the 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 recognized Council Member Kamin for a procedural motion. Council Member Kamin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Terry Cominsky after Kay Swint for one (1) minute and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0524 ADOPTED
At 2:10 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.
#1 - KAY SWINT – 5402 Carew St. – 77096 – 713-829-3432 – Congratulatios to Stephen Polnaszek – (In Person).
#2 - TERRY COMINSKY – 8923 Atwell St. – 77096 – 713-443-1610 – Congratulations to Stephen Polnaszek – (In Person).
EMMANUEL NUNEZ – 784 Nicholson St. – 77007 – 281-964-5264 – Pedestrian and bike safety – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
MILES BLACKWOOD – 619 Ridge St. – 77009 – 832-744-9564 – Bicycle safety – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#3 - ILIA LACHINOV – 1523 Heights Blvd. – 77008 – 703-485-5497 – Bicycle and pedestrian deaths – (In Person).
#4 - ALEJANDRO PEREZ – 8304 Melrose – 77022 – 713-894-2978 – Bike safety – (In Person).
#5 - MITCHELL LYNCH – 1111 McIlhenny St. – 77004 – 713-855-0484 – Bike safety – (In Person).
#6 - KACEY KETENBOIK – 4001 Garroll St. – 77003 – 409-761-0443 – Bicycle safety – (In Person).
#7 - KEVIN STRICKLAND – 1815 W. 14 ½ St. – 77008 – 832-524-3596 – Epidemic of pedestrian and bike deaths (In Person).
#8 - JOE CUTRUFO – 1012 Barlett St. – 77006 – 781-724-2113 – Bicycle safety – (In Person).
DONNIE FEIT – 14727 Cypress Green Dr. – Cypress, TX – 77429 - 346-332-4919 – Humanities – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
ADOLPHUS SQUARE – Post Office Box 91512 – 77291 – 346-606-4090 – HEDP Program/ Termination/Homelessness - (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#9 - ADMIRE KADENGE – 8629 Mapletwist St. – 77083 – 281-854-5646 – HPD and recovery of vehicle – (In Person).
#10 - JARVIS TILLMAN – 3401 Fannin St. – 77004 – 832-845-5987 – Housing – (In Person). #11 - JOSEPH NIA – 7742 Park Place Blvd. – 77087 – 346-424-4795 – Ozone layer – (In Person).
SIMANAL DEROUSSELLE-FOSTER – 7522 Elbert St. – 77028 – 713-634-8377 – Issues/Mayor – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
BENJAMIN BROADWAY – 8910 Shady Vista Ln. – 77028 – 832-573-1627 – Buffalo Bayou – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
#12 - DHAVAL JOSHIPURA – 21222 Branch Point Dr. – 77095 – 312-550-2462 – Hindu Society – (In Person).
JOSEPH McELLIGOTT – No Address – 346-779-0110 – Paid Family Leave – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
LOUIS DARILING – 1247 Coruel St. – 77006 – 281-763-3620 – Parking violations – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
#13 - ROBERT KEES – 5500 DeSoto – 77091 – 832-549-5282 – Treatment of homeless people – (In Person).
WALTER MALLETT – 7129 Lavender St. – 77016 – 281-630-4312 – Funding – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
JOSEPH SMITH – 12976 Westheimer Rd. – 77077 – 346-213-8007 – Rent/Eviction – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
#14 - STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Appeal to all Protestant Churches that are not Baptist – (Teleconference).
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#15 - ILY MONTOYA-RIVAS – 9390 FM 1960 Bypass West – Humble, TX – 77338 – 832-795- 6272 –Eviction– (In Person).
#16 - RONNIE WOODS – 1310 Prairie St. – 77002 – 817-225-8171 – Homeless/Civil Rights – (In Person).
#17 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – 4004 Montrose St. – 77006 – 832-596-8187 – Taxes/Houston Astros – (In Person).
#18 - THELMA SCOTT – 15331 Kuykendahl Rd., Apt. 1201 – 77090 – 346-298-8819 – Invitation to Spirit Day/Mayor’s Office for people with Disabilities – (In Person).
At 2:59 p.m., Mayor Turner came into the meeting.
At 3:18 p.m., Council Member Martin left the meeting.
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/186799
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 3:22 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 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 19, 2022, with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mike Knox, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Dave Martin absent on personal business.
At 9:02 a.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order. Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call Item 1 at this time.
1. 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 advised that no one signed up to speak and he asked if there was anyone that would like to speak on the bond election. Seeing and hearing none, he requested a motion to close the public hearing.
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close the public hearing for the bond election and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Kamin absent. MOTION 2022-0525 ADOPTED
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner stated on yesterday, a first of its kind recycling facility has been announced in the Houston area by Cyclyx, ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell. The City of Houston has been working very closely with this group as well. The $100M facility will sort and process plastics, including many that are nonrecyclable with traditional recycling technology. This facility will have the capacity to process 150,000 tons of plastic, creating fresh plastics from waste and serving as a pivotal piece of the circular economy. The City of Houston has partnered with these groups, FCC Environmental Services and the Houston recycling collaboration with the goal of significantly increasing the plastics recycling rate here in Houston. It is a major step forward working with the energy sector. The commercial sector and the City of Houston will be announcing its own press statement in the next day or two.
Yesterday, the City of Houston was designated as a music friendly community by the State of Texas Music Office. He wants to give a lot of credit to Necole Irvin. The Music Friendly Communities Program seeks to foster music business related to economic development in Texas cities and communities. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs completed the multistep certification process for this, with the support from the Texas Music Office. The music industry in Texas created more than 210,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs.
Early voting begins on October 24, 2022 and runs through November 4, 2022. He wants to encourage everyone to exercise their democratic right to vote. The election will be on November 8, 2022.
A shout out to the Houston Dash, who ended their season after making their very first playoff debut. They had over 21,000 people in attendance for their match. We’re looking forward to seeing them in their next season.
Next week will be a “bye” week and some of them will be heading to the Japan Trade Mission. They will be leaving on Saturday with the Greater Houston Partnership and others in the business community. It will be a relatively large trip because they are celebrating their 50th Sister City relationship with Chiba. Secondly, the Houston Ballet will also be heading to Japan. It so happens they are crossing at the same time. They will be performing “Swan Lake” while they are there.
At 9:11 a.m., Council Member Kamin came into the meeting.
At 9:15 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 4 through 39
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 4
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $5,463,810.18 and acceptance of work on contract with ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD. for FY2019 Pavement Repair & Rehab Work Orders #2 - 8.94% under the original Contract Amount DISTRICTS A - PECK; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; H - CISNEROS and J – POLLARD – was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0526 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 9
5. HOUSTON SPAY NEUTER CLINIC for approval of spending authority for Professional Services of Spay and Neuter for the BARC Shelter Pets - 3 Years - $1,652,400.00 - BARC Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0527 ADOPTED
7. GARY FRITZ for purchase of Horse Dry Animal Feed (Hay) for the Houston Police Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,012,500.00 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0528 ADOPTED
9. GLOBAL WET LLC. for Onsite Reconditioning of Self-Cleaning Bar Filter Screen Parts and Services for Houston Public Works - $155,899.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0529 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 10 through 39
10. ORDINANCE approving the creation of the Container Lease Fund (“the Fund”) with zero beginning fund balance to receive revenues from Container Lease Fees for Solid Waste Management Department (the “Department”); establishing the sources and uses of the Funds therein for the Operation, Maintenance and Support of the Department’s container lease related programs; appropriating any and all Funds received into the Fund for the purposes set out herein and authorized expenditures consistent with the purpose thereof
The City Secretary advised that Item 10 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
12. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 2021-2 to increase the maximum contract amount for Professional Materials Engineering and Testing Services Contracts between City of Houston and 1) TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC, 2) AVILES ENGINEERING CORPORATION, 3) PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC, 4) GEOTEST ENGINEERING, INC, 5) RABA KISTNER, INC, 6) NINYO & MOORE GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSULTANTS, 7) KENALL, INC dba RATNALA & BAHL, 8) ASSOCIATED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC 9) ALL-TERRA ENGINEERING, INC, 10) GORRONDONA ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC, 11) DAE & ASSOCIATES, LTD dba GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING, and 12) QC LABORATORIES, INC, for the Houston Airport System - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN and I – GALLEGOS – was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0818 ADOPTED
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of Grant Application to the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, FOR ENHANCED AIR QUALITY MONITORING FOR COMMUNITIES, for the City of Houston Health Department’s Program Monitoring Air Pollutants of Greatest Concern in Communities with Disproportionate and Adverse Health Outcomes (the “Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0819 ADOPTED
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Application to the Houston Health Department from the CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Disease (“the Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department (“Director”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process, with the authority to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0820 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and FORD AUDIO-VIDEO SYSTEMS, LLC for Professional Broadcast Audio Visual Technology Upgrade for City Hall Chambers for Houston Television (Municipal Channel); providing a maximum contract amount - $1,000,000.00 - State Cable TV Franchise Fee Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0821 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC for Fire and Security Alarm System Maintenance, Inspections, Testing and Monitoring Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $16,597,493.50 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0822 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and MORRIS & MCDANIEL, INC for Promotional Testing and Assessment Testing Services for Houston Fire Department Captains and Senior Captains for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with 3 one-year options - $3,589,400.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0823 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE authorizing and approving agreements for Professional Medical Expert Services between the City of Houston and DB3 UNLIMITED SERVICES, LLC and LOGICA RATIO, LLC; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,875,000.00.00 - Property & Casualty Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0824 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE approving fourth amendment to Lease Agreement between 6201 BONHOMME, L.P., as Landlord, and City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for space located at 6201 Bonhomme Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas, for use by the City’s Health Department’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program - $1,694,073.96 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT J – POLLARD - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0825 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of a Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnification Agreement between ALAN PEAN v. IASIS Healthcare Corporation, SJ Medical Center LLC doing business as St. Joseph Medical Center, Criterion Health Care Security, Inc, City of Houston, Roggie Law, Oscar Ortega, Steven Murdock, and Don Egdorf to settle a lawsuit - $902,500.00 - Property and Casualty Fund was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0826 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE approving the acquisition by the City of Houston, Texas of a 200 square foot street right-of-way easement, situated in the F Hamilton Survey, Abstract No. 1078, Harris County, Texas, from LANDMARK INDUSTRIES ENERGY, LLC, for a purchase price of $228,224.00 and other good and valuable consideration; approving and authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement between LANDMARK INDUSTRIES ENERGY, LLC (“Seller”) and the City of Houston, Texas (“Purchaser”) to purchase said right-of-way easement - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0827 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 134F, containing approximately 364.652 acres of land, within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas; authorizing the district to issue bonds - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0828 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 116.77 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 229, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0829 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 6.97 acres of land to WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 21, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0830 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 3.03 acres of land to WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 21, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0831 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 62.271 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 284, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0832 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,988,636.28 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for Huffman-Cleveland Road north to FM1960; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0833 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE appropriating $18,557.77 out of Water & Sewer Contributed Capital Fund as an additional appropriation to contract between City of Houston and HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for 72-inch water line from Emancipation to Tuam along Polk, Hutchins, Clay, Chenevert, Hadley and Crawford (Approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0890) - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and I – GALLEGOS - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0834 ADOPTED
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $525,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and AGUIRRE & FIELDS, LP for Local Drainage and Paving Work Order Design Contract #4 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0932, 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0835 ADOPTED
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,650,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge, awarding contract to DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for FY2023 Local Drainage Program (LDP) Contract #1; 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 Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge, contingency, and testing services - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0836 ADOPTED
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,225,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to RELIANCE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, L.P. for Work Order Contract for Small Diameter Water Lines; 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, and testing services - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0837 ADOPTED
39. ORDINANCE awarding contract to SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC for Sanitary Sewer Targeted Cleaning and Television Inspection; 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 Water & Sewer System Operating Fund; providing a maximum contract amount - $4,036,832.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0838 ADOPTED
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director of Government Relations for adoption of the City of Houston Legislative Principles for the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature – was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, Council Members Peck, Huffman, Knox and Kubosh voting no, balance voting aye.
MOTION 2022-0530 ADOPTED
3. RECOMMENDATION from the Director of Government Relations for annual renewal of membership in the TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE - $ 94,348.00 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, Council Members Huffman and Knox voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2022-0531 ADOPTED
6. SILSBEE TOYOTA for approval of purchase of Hybrid Toyota Camrys through the Interlocal Purchasing System for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $904,038.00 - General and Police Consolidated Construction Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0532 ADOPTED
8. TEXAS CONCRETE ENTERPRISE READY MIX, INC for approval of spending authority for Emergency Purchase of Ready-Mix Concrete for Houston Public Works - $445,000.00 - Stormwater and Other Funds – was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson. Tagged by Council Members Jackson, Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Pollard, Castex-Tatum and Alcorn.
11. ORDINANCE approving SOUTHERN WATER CORPORATION’S amended tariff submitted to the City of Houston, Texas, on November 30, 2021 - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2022-0839 ADOPTED
13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON AGAPE HOMES CDC to provide loan in Uptown TIRZ Series 2021 Affordable Homes Funds, to finance the infrastructure for a single-family development to be located at 6412 Calhoun Road in the OST - South Union Neighborhood – DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0840 ADOPTED
14. ORDINANCE approving and adopting Version 2.0 of the City of Houston Harvey Single Family Development Program Guidelines - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0841 ADOPTED
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and WORKQUEST for Plastic Meter Box and Cover Installation and Reading Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $6,075,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0842 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,776,390.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding Construction Manager At Risk Contract to ANSLOW BRYANT CONSTRUCTION, LTD for the Vinson Library Techlink Project; providing funding for contingency, HPL equipment, and Civic Art - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0843 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $14,096.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund previously appropriated to Construction Manager At Risk Contract with SPAWGLASS CONSTRUCTION CORP (Approved by Ordinance No. 2022-0078) and appropriating $14,096.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund to the Professional Architectural Services Contract with BRAVE/ARCHITECTURE, INC for the Westbury Neighborhood Library Project - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0844 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $135,056.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund previously appropriated to Construction Manager At Risk Contract with SPAWGLASS CONSTRUCTION CORP (Approved by Ordinance No. 2022-0537 and 2022-0078) and appropriating $135,056.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund to the Task Order and Job Order Contracting Program for Construction Inspection Services for the Westbury Neighborhood Library Project - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0845 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, and HARRIS COUNTY for the distribution of funds through the Texas Anti-Gang (“TAG”) Grant Program by the Office of the Public Safety through the Office of the Texas Governor (“Grant”); authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department (“Chief”) to act as the City’s representative to apply for, accept, and expend such Grant Funds, and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Program - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0846 ADOPTED
MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 40
40. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION for improvements at Jones Hall; providing a maximum contract amount - $2,500,000.00 - General Fund - DISTRICTS H - CISNEROS and I – GALLEGOS -TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBINSON
This was Item 23 on Agenda of October 12, 2022 – was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0847 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Kubosh first There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:22 a.m. Council Members Knox and Kubosh absent.
DETAILED INFORMATION ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY MINUTES READ AND APPROVED