City of Houston City Council met Jan. 31

City of Houston City Council met Jan. 31.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023, with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mike Knox, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Plummer absent on personal business.

At 1:45 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Cisneros for the first proclamation.

Council Member Cisneros presented a proclamation to the Museum of Fine Arts for their participation in the “Love Your Pet” Month. Accepting the proclamation were members of the Museum of Fine Arts.

Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to Halal Guys celebrating their 7th anniversary and recognition of their community service. Accepting the proclamation were Masroor Fatany and his team of the Halal Guys.

Mayor Turner presented a proclamation to Sultonah Theriot of Little Bits and Masterpieces, LLC, as the Office of Business and Opportunity’s 5,000th certified business. Accepting the proclamation was Sultonah Theriot.

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Alcorn for the Invocation. Council Member Alcorn invited Mary Sias (Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church) for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Council Member Plummer absent on personal business.

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to delay the minutes and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED

At 2:21 p.m., Council Member Gallegos left the meeting.

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a point of personal privilege. Council Member Castex-Tatum recognized her District K CHIP Intern, Alexis Baymer. Today’s her first day at the City of Houston and she looks forward to having her in the District K office for the next eight (8) weeks.

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a procedural motion. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Chris Manning and Keisha Moton to the top of the three (3) minute Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas and Gallegos absent. MOTION 2023-0068 ADOPTED

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Kamin for a procedural motion. Council Member Kamin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Joseph Cutrufo to follow Joseph Panzarella on the two (2) minute Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas and Gallegos absent. MOTION 2023-0069 ADOPTED

At 2:23 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

At 2:23 p.m., Council Member Thomas left the meeting.

#1 - JOSEPH PANZARELLA – 2306 Woods Estate Dr. – Humble, TX – 77339 – 857-268-6599 – Item No. 41 - Bicycle safety.

#2 – JOSEPH CUTRUFO – 1012 Bartlett St. – 77006 – 781-724-2113 – Bicycle safety.

#3 - REV. ALONZO EDWARDS – 3115 Blodgett St. – 77004 – 832-689-9973 – Item No. 41 - Blodgett St. Bike Lanes Project.

At 2:46 p.m., Council Member Thomas came back into the meeting.

#4 - PHYLLIS MOSS – 2520 Wichita St. – 77004 – 713-775-4414 – Item No. 41 - Blodgett St. Bike Lanes.

#5 - JONATHAN HOWARD – 3403 Harbor St. – 77004 – Item No. 41 - Third Ward Bicycle Trail.

#6 - CHRIS MANNING – No Address – No Phone – Item No. 41.

At 3:14 p.m., Council Member Gallegos came back into the meeting.

#7 - KEISHA MOTON – No Address – No Phone - Item No 41.

At 3:15 p.m., Council Member Martin left the meeting.

#8 - JEREMY CRAFT – 958 Grenshaw St. – 77088 – 832-922-5969 – Item No. 6 – Community Works CDC/Credible Messenger Services.

At 3:18 p.m., Council Members Gallegos and Kubosh left the meeting.

JOHNNY GENTRY – No Address – No Phone Number - Item No. 6 – Community Works CDC/Credible Messenger Services. NOT PRESENT

#9 - LEE CLARK - No Address – No Phone Number - Item No. 6 – Community Works CDC/Credible Messenger Services.

At 3:24 p.m., Council Member Kubosh came back into the meeting.

#10 - MEREDITH JAMES - No Address – No Phone Number - Item No. 6 – Community Works CDC/Credible Messenger Services

TIFFANY ECHEVARRIA - No Address – No Phone Number - Item No. 6 – Community Works CDC/Credible Messenger Services. NOT PRESENT

At 3:29 p.m., Council Member Knox left the meeting.

#11 - KEELAN WILSON - No Address – No Phone Number - Item No. 6 – Community Works CDC/Credible Messenger Services.

#12 - ANDRE WILEY - No Address – No Phone Number - Item No. 6 – Community Works CDC/Credible Messenger Services.

At 3:35 p.m., Council Member Kamin left the meeting.

#13 - MARIAN WRIGHT – 709 Bayland Ave. – 77009 – 713-899-7439 – Item No. 41 - Blodgett St.

At 3:36 p.m., Council Member Huffman left the meeting.

At 3:38 p.m., Council Member Thomas came back into the meeting.

#14 - SHARON EVANS-BROOKS – 5301 Palmer St. – 77004 – 832-882-6628 – Item No. 41 - Blodgett St. Bike Lanes.

At 3:40 p.m., Council Member Huffman came back into the meeting.

At 3:42 p.m., Council Member Knox came back into the meeting.

At 3:44 p.m., Council Member Castex-Tatum left the meeting.

At 3:46 p.m., Council Member Martin came back into the meeting.

#15 - ARVA HOWARD – 3403 Arbor St. – 77004 – 832-512-4378 - Item No. 41 - Blodgett St. Bike Lanes.

At 3:49 p.m., Council Member Pollard left the meeting.

At 3:54 p.m., Council Member Pollard came back into the meeting.

At 3:59 p.m., Council Member Jackson came back into the meeting.

#16 - LIONELL HOWARD - 3403 Arbor St. – 77004 – 832-512-4378 - Item No. 41 - Blodgett St. Bike Lanes.

At 3:55 p.m., Council Member Castex-Tatum came back into the meeting.

#17 - EDWARD PETTITT – 2802 Nagle St. – 77004 – 716-946-6285 - Item No. 41 - Blodgett St. Bike Lanes.

JERRY GAUSE – 624 E. 10 ½ St. – 77008 – 832-452-5788 - Item No. 41 - Blodgett St. Bike Lanes. NOT PRESENT

ROBERT FENLON – 5934 Belarbor St. – 77033 – 281-995-8673 – Solid Waste Department/Heavy trash. NOT PRESENT

At 4:13 p.m., Council Members Evans-Shabazz, Martin and Knox left the meeting.

#18 - SHEILA BAILEY – Post Office Box 800841 – 77280 – 832-541-7334 – Project/Easement.

#19 - JANE ABSHIRE – 1932 E. Allegro St. – 77080 – 713-702-3472 – Project/Easement.

#20 - LINDA SCOTT ENAKEVWE – 8440 S. Breeze Dr. – 77071 – 832-576-3883 – Property/8824 Brandon St.

At 4:20 p.m., Council Member Peck left the meeting.

KATHY GUNTER – No Address – 832-882-9775 – Red light at Homestead and Bennington. NOT PRESENT

At 4:26 p.m., Council Members Evans-Shabazz and Peck came back into the meeting.

CHRISTOPHER JENKINS – 6311 Beverly Hills St. – 77057 – 832-517-1540 – Immigration. NOT PRESENT

GABE CAZARES – 609 Main St. – 77002 – 281-965-9853 – Transit Equity Day. NOT PRESENT

#21 - RANDALL KALLINEN – 511 Broadway St. – 77012 – 713-320-3785 – HPD video evidence. At 4:34 p.m., Council Member Martin came back into the meeting.

#22 - MARISOL TOBAR – 15418 Pine St. – Santa Fe, TX – 77517 – 832-367-1261 - HPD video evidence.

JADON PHILLIPS – 5435 Acres Dr. – 77048 – 832-668-6567 – Civil issues with HPD. NOT PRESENT

SERREZA PAGE – 7947 Grow Ln. – 77040 – 832-919-4108 – HPD/Housing. NOT PRESENT

PASTOR JACK WALTON – 900 Winston St. – 77009 – 346-284-5170 – Police brutality in Harris County Jail. NOT PRESENT

MICHAEL SIMS – 7 Cedar Hill Circle – New Iberia, LA – 70560 – 337-579-0001 – Non-Profit for kids in the community. NOT PRESENT

JACOB KLEMENTICH – 4004 Montrose St. – 77006 – 832-596-8187 – Mattress Mack and business advice. NOT PRESENT

#23 - TACHET WRIGHT – 7500 Bissonnet St., Apt. 1109 – 77074 – 832-312-7385 – Harassment by Apartment Manager.

STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address No Phone – FBI pay attention. NOT PRESENT

GAY HART – 4937 1st St. – Pasadena, TX – 77504 – 713-998-2892 – Bringing God back into our lives in prayer. NOT PRESENT

ANGEL CORTES - 4937 1st St. – Pasadena, TX – 77504 – 281-250-5922 – Bringing God back into our lives in prayer. NOT PRESENT

At 4:41 p.m., Council Member Peck left the meeting.

#24 - LAFAYETTE RICKS – 4909 Alvin St. – 77033 – 832-297-0034 – Removing dead animals.

#25 -SEBLE WOREDE – 9400 Cypress Creek Parkway – 77070 – ASEZ Non-Profit Organization. At 4:47 p.m., Council Member Thomas left the meeting.

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/206715

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 4:51 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023. 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, February 1, 2023, with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mike Knox, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Letitia Plummer absent on personal business.

At 9:05 a.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and moved to the Monthly Financial Report.

REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds and a Quarterly Investment Report by the City Controller – was presented, City Controller Chris Brown and Director of Finance Department, 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 Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0070 ADOPTED

At 9:15 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call Item 1.

1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of ROLAND GARCIA to Position One of the BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS FOR HARRIS COUNTY PORTS, for a term to expire February 1, 2025 – was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2023-0071 ADOPTED

At 9:20 a.m., Mayor Turner moved to the Mayor’s Report.

MAYOR’S REPORT

This past Sunday, Houston First hosted the James Beard Food Summit. They had a couple of hundred people in town from 42 different states. It was hosted at the POST, where they discussed food, security. equity, sustainability and there was no better place to host it than right here in the City of Houston. This was their second Food Summit and Houston was hosting it this time. Houston First did an outstanding job.

This morning, he is pleased to announce that the United States Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Houston a $28.7M Safe Streets For All grant that will rehabilitate a seven (7) mile stretch of Bissonnet between South Dairy Ashford and Hillcroft. This competitive grant program was funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and came in as the largest single award for any entity in Texas. One of the highest priorities in Houston’s High Injury Network, this new project directly supports our Vision Zero Plan. The success of the application was spearheaded by the Planning Department and Houston Public Works. Congratulations goes to Directors Carol Haddock and Margaret Wallace Brown and their teams. He wanted to give a big shout out to Congressman Al Green because he wrote a letter in support of this grant. Several of the elected officials wrote support letters for our application including Council Members Kamin, Thomas and Pollard. He thanked all of them for their participation. To put it into context, the entire State of Ohio had awards adding up to $15.4M but because of Houston’s adoption of the Vision Zero Plan, they were able to pull down twice as much. This comes after Houston won a raise grant for $21M for Telephone Road last year under the IAJA. He thanked President Biden, Vice President Harris and their administration for their leadership.

Houston dog and cat owners are now required by City Ordinance to microchip their pets. The year long grace period for enforcing the city’s new mandatory microchipping ends today, February 1st and BARC is offering limited free microchipping for pets owned by City of Houston residents. They will be available from 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at 3300 Carr Street while supplies last. More information is available online about the dates and the hours to get your pet a microchip and get in compliance with the new ordinance.

This past Saturday, they joined the community to cut the ribbon on the new Sunnyside Health and Multiservice Center. The state of the art facility will better support the underserved community and it offers more than 57,000 square feet of combined community service oriented multiservice center and health center programs in one (1) facility. The month of January was an incredible month.

Mayor Turner stated that the Texans have a new coach, by way of DeMeco Ryans. Our thoughts, prayers and support will be with him. Lastly, he wanted to note that they will see on the Agenda today that there are a few items that may be like $7,000 or $2,500 items. He wants to underscore those because they have had questions on whether or not they are tracking payments to vendors that are under $50,000. The reason they have those items on the agenda is because they have been tracking those payments in the year. All of the appropriations are being tracked. He wanted to thank the Finance Department for tracking every dollar that’s leaving the City of Houston and going forth.

Today is the renaming of this Chamber to the Anna Russell Chamber. It will take place immediately after pop-off. Her daughters and family members will be here with them for the renaming of the house that Anna Russell built.

At 9:32 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 4 through 38

ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 4

4. RECOMMENDATION from Director of Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,441,527.19 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 2.10% over the original contract amount – was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2023-0072 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 through 17

9. SCHENCK PROCESS LLC for approval to Replace the Heat Exchanger for 69th Street Sludge Processing Plant for Houston Public Works - $1,689,428.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0073 ADOPTED

10. FERGUSON WATERWORKS for Purchase of Gate Valves through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance for Houston Public Works - $87,532.10 Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2023-0074 ADOPTED

11. COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC for Purchase of Gate Valves for Houston Public Works - $3,185.00 Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2023-0075 ADOPTED

12. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY & SERVICE for Purchase of Safety Vests for Houston Public Works $6,639.40 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0076 ADOPTED

17. SAIGE USA INC dba KENTEC COMPOSITES for Emergency Repair Parts - $90,885.51 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0077 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 23 through 38

23. ORDINANCE appropriating $155,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, $650,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, $3,340,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund, $750,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, $500,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund, $39,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund, $378,000.00 out of Solid Waste Management Consolidated Construction Fund, $1,525,000.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund, and $1,663,000.00 out of Parks and Recreation Consolidated Construction Fund for Task Order and Job Order Contracting Program (Approved by Ordinance Numbers 2019-0391, 2019-0677, 2020-0090, and 2021-0681) – was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0065 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE appropriating $150,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund, $100,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, $150,000,00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund, $50,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund, $100,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund, $150,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund, and $50,000.00 out of General Improvements Consolidated Construction Fund for the Task Order Contracting Program; approving and authorizing four Task Order Construction Contracts with INLAND ENVIRONMENTS, LTD, RNDI COMPANIES, INC, AAR INCORPORATED, and TRT ABATEMENT INC, for Environmental Remediation, Underground Storage Tank. Removal, and Demolition Services for City facilities and dangerous buildings; providing maximum contract amounts - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2023-0066 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Contract between City of Houston and UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON C.T. BAUER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS/INSTITUTE for Regional Forecasting Services for the Finance Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $100,000.00 -

General Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2023-0067 ADOPTED

27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and CAMPBELL HILL AVIATION GROUP, LL for On-Call Aviation Consulting Services for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years with 1 one-year option - $2,200,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0068 ADOPTED

28. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-0188 to increase maximum contract amount for agreements between City of Houston and GCR, INC; BURNS ENGINEERING, INC; and JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC for Professional Information Technology Consulting Services for the Houston Airport System and the Houston Information Technology Services - Central Service and Enterprise Funds – The City Secretary advised that Item 28 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

29. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of MAIN STREET/MARKET SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY d/b/a DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MAIN STREET/MARKET SQUARE ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; H - CISNEROS and I – GALLEGOS - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0069 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of UPPER KIRBY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINETEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (UPPER KIRBY ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone -

DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and G – HUFFMAN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0070 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE Repealing and Rescinding City of Houston, Texas Ordinance No. 2016-284, establishing the 4000-4100 block of Clarblak Lane, Houston, Texas, as a minimum lot size block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT A - PECK - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0071 ADOPTED

32. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 8.358 acres of land to WESTADOR MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0072 ADOPTED

33. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 15.998 acres of land to SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0073 ADOPTED

34. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 16.054 acres of land to SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0074 ADOPTED

35. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 9.811 acres of land to MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 67, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0075 ADOPTED

36. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 0.6277 acres of land to SUNBELT FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0076 ADOPTED

37. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,324,356.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to EQUIX INTEGRITY SOUTHEAST, INC for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection in Support of Rehabilitation; 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 and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0077 ADOPTED

38. ORDINANCE appropriating of $5,107.617.40 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to RESICOM, INC for Waterline Replacement along Telephone Road; 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 - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0078 ADOPTED

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

2. RECOMMENDATION from the Mayor’s Office of Government Relations for renewal of membership in the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL - $92,183.20 - General Fund – was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2023-0078 ADOPTED

3. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $1,825,364.00 and acceptance of work on contract with MILLIS DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Hermann Square Renovation - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0079 ADOPTED

5. RECOMMENDATION from Director of Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,114,589.17 and acceptance of work on contract with J. RIVAS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for FY2022 Local Drainage Program Contract #2 - 3.82% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN and I – GALLEGOS - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0080 ADOPTED

6. COMMUNITY WORKS CDC for approval of spending authority for Emergency Purchase of Credible Messenger Services for the Houston Health Department - 12 Months - $100,000.00 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0081 ADOPTED

7. ORDINANCE appropriating $14,223,850.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an appropriation to HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Emergency Sinkhole Repair and Restoration Services for Houston Public Works – was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0079 ADOPTED

8. HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for payment of Emergency Services for Emergency Sinkhole Repair and Restoration Services for Houston Public Works - 12 Months - $14,223,850.00 Enterprise Fund

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 7 above - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0082 ADOPTED

13. PKJ INTERNATIONAL LLC for Purchase of Traffic Control Equipment for Houston Public Works $16,240.00 - Special Revenue Fund – was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0083 ADOPTED

14. T J COLE ENTERPRISES LLC for Emergency Waterline Repairs for Houston Public Works - 9 Months $2,415,401.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0084 ADOPTED

15. TEXKOTA ENTERPRISES, LLC for Emergency Waterline Repairs for Houston Public Works - 9 Months $2,415,401.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0085 ADOPTED

16. NERIE BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC for Emergency Waterline Repairs for Houston Public Works 9 Months - $2,415,401.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0086 ADOPTED

18. RESOLUTION approving Issuance and Sale by Houston Housing Finance Corporation of Multifamily Housing Governmental Note (Coppertree Village) Series 2023A and Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Coppertree Village) Series 2023B - DISTRICT B – JACKSON – was presented

Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Knox for a procedural motion. Council Member Knox moved that the rules be suspended to postpone Item 18 to the end of the Agenda and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2023-0087 ADOPTED

19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and SER-JOBS FOR PROGRESS OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST, INC to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds to finance the renovation of the SERJobs Workforce Training Center - $1,343,307.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS – was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0080 ADOPTED

20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS to provide a contribution of Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds to finance a portion of construction costs for a 50-unit affordable housing community for young adults aging out of foster care - $5,000,000.00 -

Grant Fund - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0081 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Cooperation Contract between City of Houston and the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES for purchase and distribution of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits for use at public and private schools within the City of Houston jurisdiction for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $4,223,340.80 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0082 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Cooperation Contract between City of Houston and the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES for purchase and distribution of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits for use at public and private schools within the City of Houston jurisdiction for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $4,223,340.80 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0083 ADOPTED

26. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0020 (Passed on January 5, 2022) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and SHOTSPOTTER, INC for Gunshot Detection Solution Services for the Houston Police Department - $2,800,000.00 - General Fund - was presented, Council Member Knox voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2023-0084 ADOPTED

NON CONSENT AGENDA – NUMBER 39

MISCELLANEOUS

39. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE relative to the creation of a Conservation District Ordinance HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - FEBRUARY 22, 2023 – was presented, Council Member Robinson moved to set the date February 22, 2023 and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0088 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD – NUMBERS 40 and 41

40. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS and J - POLLARD - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS

This was Item 24 on Agenda of January 25, 2023 – was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0085 ADOPTED

41. ORDINANCE appropriating $396,471.60 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, HARRIS COUNTY, and TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY for Transportation Improvements near Texas Southern University - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS JACKSON, EVANS-SHABAZZ, THOMAS, POLLARD and CASTEX-TATUM

This was Item 30 on Agenda of January 25, 2023 – was presented, Council Member Martin moved to suspend the rules to refer Item 41 back to the Administration and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0089 ADOPTED

Council Member Knox moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering Item 18 out of order at this time and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0090 ADOPTED

18. RESOLUTION approving Issuance and Sale by Houston Housing Finance Corporation of Multifamily Housing Governmental Note (Coppertree Village) Series 2023A and Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Coppertree Village) Series 2023B - DISTRICT B – JACKSON – was presented, Council Member Knox voting no, balance voting aye.

RESOLUTION 2023-0002 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Knox first

There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:47 a.m. and recessed until the renaming of City Council Chamber to the Anna Adams Russell Council Chamber. She served the City of Houston for 68 years (April 28, 1952 – February 3, 2020). She was the City Secretary for 48 years during the terms of nine (9) Houston Mayors.

At 11:21 a.m., Mayor Turner said at the beginning of the dedication ceremony renaming the Council Chamber to the Anna Adams Russell Council Chamber is a fitting tribute to the woman who tirelessly personified public service and whose trademark saying, "Thank you, your time has expired”, will never be forgotten. The truth is, Anna's memory will never expire." Anna Russell's daughters, Janet Russell Spencer, Karen Marie Davis and Linda Carol Loper, along with their husbands, family, friends, past and present City of Houston Officials, employees and the City Secretary staff were in attendance. An invitation only luncheon, that featured the entertainment of members of the Houston Symphony was held in the Legacy Room. The special event concluded with the unveiling of a park bench inscribed with Anna Russell's name. It will be permanently located in Hermann Square in front of Houston City Hall.

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