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City of Houston City Council met Nov. 15 & 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 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, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mike Knox, Michael Kubosh,
Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Edward Pollard absent. Council Members Dave Martin and David W. Robinson out of the City on City business.
At 1:33 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Alcorn for the first presentation.
Council Member Alcorn presented a proclamation for the Charity Guild of Catholic Women celebrating their 100th anniversary. Accepting the proclamation were Elizabeth Jordan, President of the Charity Guild of Catholic Women, and members of the Board.
Council Member Jackson presented a proclamation to the Acres Homes Baber College celebrating their 30th birthday. Accepting the proclamation were Dorothy Wagner, owner of the Acres Homes Barber College, and members of the staff and students.
Council Member Cisneros presented a proclamation to Houston Public Works celebrating “Imagine a Day Without Water,” a Nationwide Day to communicate the value of water. Houston Public Works announced the winners of the “Imagine a Day Without Water” TikTok contest. Third place winner is Holden Aramburu (@holdenholden), who received a $250 gift card for a TikTok featuring a video compilation of locations around Houston that featured water. Second place winner is Gabriela Gonzalez (@not_able.to create), who received a $500 gift card for a TikTok featuring a cartoon compilation of aliens visiting earth and the dangers of wasting water. First place winner is Minin DiLuna (@mimidiluna), who received a $1,000 gift card for a TikTok featuring an original rap about turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, washing your hands, and cleaning dishes.
Council Member Thomas presented a proclamation to the Houston Area Coalition Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity celebrating their 111th Founders Day. Accepting the proclamation were members of Omega Psi Phi.
Mayor Turner presented a proclamation to Houston Rockets, Elvin Hayes, honoring him on the retirement of his jersey on November 18, 2022. Accepting the proclamation was Elvin Hayes.
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Cisneros for the Invocation. Council Member Cisneros invited Reverend Michael Dorn (Trinity Lutheran Church) for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Kubosh moved to delay the minutes and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED
At 2:28 p.m., Council Member Pollard came into the meeting.
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# 558 218 614#. 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 805 552 810#. 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.
At 2:30 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.
#1 - CRAIG GREENBERG – 7033 Lanham Ln. – Edina, MN 55439 – 281-973-5540 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Houston Community Land Trust/Affordable Housing – (In Person).
#2 - PETER FREEDMAN – 6504 Calhoun Rd. – 77021 – 512-351-5750 – Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing (Virtual) – peter@agapedevelopment.org.
#3 - PAULETTE WAGNER – 4918 Ventura Ln. – 77021 – 713-748-2061 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing (In Person).
AGUSTIN CANALES – 7627 Hereford St. – 77087 – 832-531-4192 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing (Virtual) – canalesagustin@gmail.com. NOT PRESENT
#4 - JUAN GRANADOS – 17315 Winfield Square – Richmond, TX – 77407 – 832-312-1884 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Houston Community Land Trust/Affordable Housing – (In Person).
#5 - ALAN WATKINS – 4802 Englewood St. – 77026 – 281-914-6600 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Houston Community Land Trust/Affordable Housing – (In Person).
#6 - CASSANDRA PETERS – 6505 Paris St. – 77021 – 832-880-5031 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Houston Community Land Trust/Affordable Housing – (In Person).
#7 - DARREN BLAKEMORE – 1500 McGowen St., Apt. 220 – 77004 – 281-702-7069 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Houston Community Land Trust/Affordable Housing – (In Person).
#8 - BRIDGETTE MURRAY – 1403 Laurentide St. – 77029 – 713-553-1907 - Item 24 – Univar USA Inc/MSD (Virtual) – blmacts4@gmail.com.
#9 - JOSH MICA – 7915 Virgil St. – 77088 – 832-573-7274 – Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing – (Virtual) - josh.mica@pm.me.
#10 - LINDA BLUE – 1107 N. Teal Estates Circle – Fresno, TX – 77545 – 832-628-4324 – Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Community Land Trust/Affordable Housing – (In Person).
#11 - KIRK CRAIG – 4522 Keystone St. – 77021 – 713-253-9602 – Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing and Land Trust – (In Person).
#12 - ASHLEY ALLEN – 5633 Oasis Palm – 77021 – 832-638-6763 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing – (In Person).
#13 - JASMINE ALI – 4107 Garden Springs Dr. – Kingwood, TX – 77339 – 713-730-8155 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing and Land Trust – (Virtual) – 00ali.jasmine@gmail.com.
At 3:27 p.m., Council Member Gallegos left the meeting.
#14 - JOSIE ANDERSON – 5503 Robusto Place – 77091 – 713-540-4774 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing and Land Trust – (In Person).
#15 - ELIJAH JACKSON – 4742 Alvin St. – 77033 – 832-226-2023 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing and Land Trust – (In Person).
At 3:39 p.m., Council Member Kubosh left the meeting.
#16 - ELAINE MORALES – 4410 Leeland St. – 77023 – 347-607-2593 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing and Land Trust – (In Person).
#17 - OMAR ENRIQUEZ – 1717 W. Loop South – 77027 – 713-223-2182 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing and Land Trust – (In Person).
At 3:46 p.m., Mayor Turner left the meeting.
LAVER MOORE – 2815 Cypress Point Dr., Apt. 3104 – Missouri City - 77459 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing and Land Trust – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#18 - MAYRA BONTEMPS – 4300 Lyons Ave. – 77020 – 832-344-6068 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Affordable Housing and Land Trust – (Teleconference).
#19 - AMY DINN – 6724 Sylvan Rd. – 77023 – 713-501-5070 – Item 24 – Univar USA Inc/MSD – (Virtual) – adinn@lonestarlegal.org.
LESLIE ESPINOSA – 12006 Newbrook Dr. – 77072 – 832-419-8742 – School situation – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
SUBRINA GRAY – No Address – 936-257-2301 – Insufficient assistance/harassment/Housing – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
TIMOTHY FIELDER – 3014 Florida St. – 77026 – 346-283-6613 – Bicycle lanes – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
CHURONDA FLETCHER – No Address – 936-436-6222 – Crime/8501 Broadway St. – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
WALTER VIDAL – 141 Casa Grande Dr. – 77060 – 480-262-9717 – Department of Neighborhoods/139 Casa Grande Dr./Drug dealers in community – (Teleconference). NOT PRESENT
#20 - LOUIS DARLING – 427 Corwin St. – 77076 – 281-763-3620 – Parking violations – (Teleconference).
At 3:57 p.m., Council Member Thomas left the meeting.
ERICA HUBBARD – No Address – 832-704-6697 – Stray dogs – (Virtual) – elhseven@gmail.com. NOT PRESENT
#21 - SHALONDA TURNER – 2305 Hadley St. – 77004 – 281-460-6794 – Chapter 30/Noise Ordinance – (In Person).
#22 - PETER SAMSON – 10003 Forum West Dr., Apt. 283 – 77036 – 281-965-5214 – HPD arrest – (Teleconference).
#23 - DOMINIC MAZOCH – 110 W. Rocky Creek Rd. – 77076 – 832-372-3998 – Solar panels on City property – (In Person).
At 4:15 p.m., Council Member Plummer left the meeting.
#24 - JOSEPH NIA – 3433 W. Dallas St. – 77019 – 846-424-4795 – Ozone layer – (In Person).
#25 - MYRANDA BAYLOUS – 4015 Collingsworth St. – 77026 – 281-536-1639 – Policing in neighborhoods and communities – (In Person).
#26 - KARIN SIMS – 7302 Alabonson Rd. – 77088 – 832-974-6093 – Family Courts – (In Person).
STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Will appear to express opinion – (In Person). NOT PRESENT
#27 - ILY MONTOYA-RIVAS – 9390 FM 1960 Bypass West – Humble, TX – 77338 – 832-795-6272 – Eviction– (In Person).
JENNY DUNSTON – No Address – 713-438-7078 – Corruption within the City – (Virtual) – jenny_dunston@yahoo.com. NOT PRESENT
ZION ESCOBAR – 1300 Victor St. – 77019 – 713-366-4212 - Item No. 15 – TIRZ/Houston Community Land Trust/Affordable Housing – (Virtual) – zion@houstonfreedmenston.org. NOT PRESENT
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/189611
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 4:35 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 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, November 16, 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, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Dave Martin and David W. Robinson absent. Council Member Michael Kubosh absent on personal business.
At 9:07 a.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order.
Council Member Huffman stated that they had a very successful fundraising campaign through the month of October for the CMC. They raised over $5,000.00 for Children’s Safe Harbor. One of the fundraising events was putting money in the blue box. Before she announces the winner, she asked members of the Houston Zoo to announce the Zoo Lights and upcoming events. Members of the Houston Zoo staff introduced Colonel Mustard, a 10-year old, male ball python snake. The Houston Zoo staff then took Colonel Mustard around the horseshoe for members of Council to see and pet. Council Member Huffman stated that the winner is Council Member Alcorn.
Mayor Turner and members of Council wished Council Member Knox a Happy Birthday. At 9:13 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call up Item 2.
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following as ASSOCIATE JUDGES OF MUNICIPAL COURTS for a two-year term:
DAVID J. MALDONADO, appointment
TERENCE J. ANDERSON, reappointment
SCOTT JORDAN SHERMAN, appointment
JERRY MICHAEL ACOSTA, reappointment
CHRISTOPHER THOMAS GORE, reappointment
KASHMIRE L. TERRY, appointment
JOHN J. NA, reappointment
DANA V. PERRY-DREXLER, reappointment
SHAMPA C. MUKERJI, reappointment
SARA V. C. GOLDBERG, reappointment
ANITA BRODERICK JAMES, reappointment
DARRYL E. SCOTT, reappointment
BREE PERRIN, reappointment
HEIDI L. WILLIAMS WASHINGTON, reappointment
- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Knox, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Kamin, Martin and Robinson absent. MOTION 2022-0567 ADOPTED
At 9:18 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Public Hearing.
1. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the designation for the BRITTMOORE FOUNDERS DISTRICT, GP, LLC REINVESTMENT ZONE for Tax Abatement purposes - DISTRICT A - PECK - was presented, Deputy Director, Gwendolyn Tillotson, and Staff Analyst, Andrew Busker, presented a presentation to Members of Council.
Mayor Turner stated that they didn’t have anyone signed up but asked if there was anyone present that would like to speak on Item 1. Seeing none, he requested a motion to close the Public Hearing. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close the public hearing and Seconded by Council Member Knox, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Martin and Robinson absent. MOTION 2022-0568 ADOPTED
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner stated Artemis lifted off after the third attempt and that is where Council Members Martin and Robinson are. Congratulations to NASA and the Johnson Space Center for this successful launch. This marks the first time that NASA’s Space Launched System Rocket and the NASA Orion Spacecraft are flying together. Artemis I is a new chapter in lunar exploration.
Next week is Thanksgiving and bear in mind that the Thanksgiving Day Parade be on that Thursday morning. 50-Cent will be the Grand Marshall of the parade. He is inviting everyone in the Houston area to come and join them for the H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Council Member Robinson came into the meeting.
The Complete Communities University graduation will be this evening. 33 participants will graduate. The participants completed an 8-week leadership, training course with the focus on strategies for engaging residents and civic action, government affairs and community service to vitalize and empower neighborhoods.
Mayor Turner stated that Houston First and Central Houston Inc are joining forces this year to transform downtown Houston into the ultimate holiday destination this year. The festivities kick off this Friday, Novembers 18th, with a ceremonial lighting on the Plaza at Avenida Houston. The annual Zoo Lights starts this Friday at the Houston Zoo.
Tomorrow, a few of them will be taking off to Mexico City for the Global Resilient Cities Network. At 9:31 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the consent agenda. CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 31
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 3 and 4
3. RECOMMENDATION from Fire Chief for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Firefighter EMT VINCENT SANTOS for the period December 16, 2022, through December 10, 2023 - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. MOTION 2022-0569 ADOPTED
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the 500 block of Avondale - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. MOTION 2022-0570 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 10
5. DEERE & CO. for Various Flex Wing Mower Attachments through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Airport System - $186,356.94 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. MOTION 2022-0571 ADOPTED
6. DACO FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC for approval of purchase of Emergency Response Vehicles through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Airport System - $2,445,797.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. MOTION 2022-0572 ADOPTED
9. SCM CONSULTANTS, INC for purchase of Miscellaneous Technology Items for the Houston Public Library - $129,217.77 - Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. MOTION 2022-0573 ADOPTED
10. COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC for purchase of Valve Boxes, Cast Iron for Houston Public Works $7,225.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. MOTION 2022-0574 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 11 through 31
11. ORDINANCE appropriating $155,000.00 from the Contributed Capital Project Fund for the planned Solid Waste Franchise Fee System and Notebook Computers Projects for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0886 ADOPTED
12. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,843,567.00 from the Airports Improvement Fund for additional City Enabling Projects needed to facilitate the operation and development of the Houston Spaceport at Ellington Airport, whose development will be managed by Axiom Space, Inc and which will be authorized pursuant to the Ground Lease and Use Agreement between AXIOM and the City of Houston DISTRICT E - MARTIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0887 ADOPTED
13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Houston and HOUSTON’S CAPITAL INVESTING in DEVELOPMENT and EMPLOYMENT of ADULTS, INC to provide additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continued administration, implementation, oversight, and delivery of a Workforce Development Program - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0888 ADOPTED
16. ORDINANCE approving, authorizing and ratifying First Amendment to a Services Agreement between the City and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER for Be Well Communities Program - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0889 ADOPTED
17. ORDINANCE approving, authorizing and ratifying a Grant Contract between the City and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES under Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Control/African American Harmony House Project Grant Program - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0890 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $2,350,000.00 out of the Equipment Acquisition Fund previously appropriated to the GSD Task Order Contract and Job Order Contract Program (Approved by Ord. Nos. 2020-376, 2020-781, 2022-16, 2022-514) and appropriating $4,300,000.00 out of the Equipment Acquisition Fund, and $996,000.00 out of the Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund to STAR SERVICE, INC for the Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Citywide Contract for HVAC improvements at various City of Houston department buildings - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0891 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE awarding Contract to WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY for Wastewater Testing Services for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - Through May 31, 2024 - $2,317,562.00 - Grant Fund – The City Secretary advised that Item 21 has not been received but if received it will be considered at the end of the agenda.
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS for the FY2021 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program - $105,655.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0892 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an increase in spending authority for the Lease Agreement between NORTH HOUSTON, L.P., as Landlord, and the City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for 5,293 square feet of leased space at 12941 North Freeway, Suite 635, Houston, Harris County, Texas, for the Psychological Services Division of Houston Police Department, Approved by Ordinance No. 2012-776 as amended by Ordinance No. 2017-579 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0893 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of a 6,000 square-foot tract out of City fee owned land, being 0.1377 acres located at the 6600 block of Norwich Street, being part of the J.L. Stanley Survey, Abstract No. 700, and being part of Tract No. 3 of the re-subdivision, of the east Houston subdivision, selling the tract to Maria Rangel, the abutting property owner, in consideration of her payment to the City of $12,000.00 and other good and valuable consideration, Parcel SY21-038 - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0894 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,456,052.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and FCM ENGINEERS, P.C. for Capacity Remedial Measures Plan for Neighborhood Sewer Systems Improvements; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0895 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE awarding Contract to DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for Ditch Maintenance Work Order Contract; 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 Stormwater Fund; providing a maximum contract amount - $1,050,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0896 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,086,789.11 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF, awarding contract to JFT CONSTRUCTION, INC for Citywide Work Orders for Council District Service Fund Project #10; 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, and testing services - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0897 ADOPTED
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
7. METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC for approval of purchase of Firefighting Trucks through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $5,144,915.00 - Fire Consolidated Construction Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. MOTION 2022-0575 ADOPTED
8. ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, INC for spending authority for the purchase of Contingent Workforce Services with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Legal Department - $471,500.00 General and Property & Casualty Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. MOTION 2022-0576 ADOPTED
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Fourth Amendment to Contract between the City of Houston and BRENTWOOD ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, d/b/a BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, to provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Cares Act Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a community residence and an Emergency Rental Assistance Program with supportive services - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0898 ADOPTED
15. ORDINANCE appropriating $14,388,041.69 in TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds for Single Family and Disaster Recovery Activities, including the administration of the City’s Affordable Home Programs activities - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0899 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement and Release Agreement between the City of Houston; JACOB B. SIMMERMAN, INDIVIDUALLY; RON KLOEPPEL, INDIVIDUALLY; CHRISTOPHER E. HEAVEN, INDIVIDUALLY; and JOSE GOMEZ, in the lawsuit entitled Jose Gomez v. City of Houston, Texas; Jacob B. Simmerman, Individually; Ron Kloeppel, Individually; and Christopher E. Heaven, Individually, Civil Action No. 4:18-CV-01224; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; numbered on Appeal as No. 21-20415 in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martin absent. ORDINANCE 2022-0999 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Contract between the City of Houston and MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC for the purchase of low emission diesel fuel through an Interlocal Agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years - $41,861,790.47 - Fleet Management Fund – Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Pollard. Council Member Martin absent.
24. 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 – Was presented, Council Members Jackson, Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Pollard and Plummer voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2022-0901 ADOPTED
At 9:53 a.m., Council Member Martin came into the meeting.
25. 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, Council Members Jackson, Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Pollard and Plummer voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2022-0902 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,695,809.40 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing a first amendment to Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and MEMORIAL-HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for Shepherd Drive, Durham Drive and selected cross streets (approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0915); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN -Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2022-0903 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $396,471.60 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston, HARRIS COUNTY, and TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY for Transportation Improvements near Texas Southern University - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented and Tagged by Council Members Evans-Shabazz and Pollard.
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 32 and 33
32. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Robinson to adopt the recommendation of the Interim Chief Procurement Officer to AMEND MOTION #2019-195, 4/17/19 TO INCREASE spending authority from $16,902,152.31 to $20,850,301.32 for purchase of Facilities Maintenance and Repair & Operations and Industrial Supplies from the Statewide Procurement Division Texas Multiple Award Schedule Contract through the State of Texas Procurement Contract Management Program for Various Departments, awarded to W.W. GRAINGER - $3,948,149.01 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PLUMMER
This was Item 9 on Agenda of November 9, 2022 - Was presented, Council Members Jackson, Pollard and Plummer voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2022-0577 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $13,527,312.60 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund-Drainage Charge and $5,426,481.52 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to JFT CONSTRUCTION, INC for Richmond Plaza (South) Drainage and Paving Improvements; setting a deadline for the bidder's execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund-Drainage Charge and Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, and testing services - DISTRICT J - POLLARD - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 31 on Agenda of November 9, 2022 - Was presented, Council Member Pollard moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose to delay Item 33 for 2 weeks, and Seconded by Council Member Knox, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2022-0578 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Plummer first There being no further business before Council, the City Council recessed at 10:54 a.m. Council Members Huffman, Pollard and Knox absent.
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