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City of Houston City Council met March 28 & 29.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2023, with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Mary Nan Huffman, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Martha Castex-Tatum, Michael Kubosh and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Tiffany Thomas and Mike Knox absent on personal business. Council Members Dave Martin, Edward Pollard, David W. Robinson and Letitia Plummer out of the City on City business.
At 1:36 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Kamin for the first proclamation.
Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to Waltrip High School Band recognizing their win in the Battle of the Bands and SAFE Diversity Olympics Educational Spirit Day. Accepting the proclamation were Thelma Scott, Jason Moore, Rodrick Brown, Brenda Smith and students of Waltrip High School Band.
Mayor Turner presented a proclamation to the Strategic Procurement Division (SPD) recognizing National Procurement Month and all Strategic Procurement Division (SPD) employees. Accepting the proclamation were Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer and Will Jones, Finance Director.
Mayor Turner presented a proclamation to the 2023 NCAA recognizing the Final Four Tournament game. Accepting the proclamation were the members of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, the Chairman, Directors and the Board Members.
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Huffman for the Invocation. Council Member Huffman invited Reverend Irv White (Ashford United Methodist Church) for the Invocation after which Council Member Huffman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Tiffany Thomas and Mike Knox absent on personal business. Council Members Dave Martin, Edward Pollard, David W. Robinson and Letitia Plummer out of the City on City Business.
Council Member Kubosh moved to delay the minutes and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Kamin for a procedural motion. Council Member Kamin moved that rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Zion Escobar to the bottom of the three (3) minute Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Huffman absent. MOTION 2023-0187 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Gallegos for a procedural motion. Council Member Gallegos moved that rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Priscilla Argueta after Zion Escobar on the bottom of the three (3) minute Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Huffman absent.
MOTION 2023-0188 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Kubosh for a procedural motion. Council Member Kubosh moved that rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Tomaro Bell to the top of the three (3) minute Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Huffman absent. MOTION 2023-0189 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a procedural motion. Council Member Evans-Shabazz moved that rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Melanie Miles and Matthew Festa to follow Tomaro Bell on the three (3) minute Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Huffman absent. MOTION 2023-0190 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Alcorn for a procedural motion. Council Member Alcorn moved that rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Doug Smith to the bottom of the one (1) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0191 ADOPTED
At 2:26 p.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers. #1 – TOMARO BELL – No Address - No Phone.
#2 – MELANIE MILES – No Address - No Phone.
#3 – MATTHEW FESTA – No Address – No Phone.
#4 - SUZY HARTGROVE – 1707 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 528 - 77056 – 832-244-2427 – Item No. 15 - Conservation Districts.
#5 - ZION ESCOBAR – No Address – No Phone.
#6 – PRISCILLA ARGUETA – No Address – No Phone.
IVY SPIVEY – 12410 San Lucia River Dr. – 77050 – 832-519-6804 – Issues with the Police Chief. NOT PRESENT
#7 - AVA TUCKER – 6503 Wanda Ln. – 77074 – 281-705-1297 – Sunnyside Solar Farm Project.
#8 - NEANDRA BOYD – 4925 Mayflower St. – 77033 – 713-264-2706 – 2024 Budget.
#9 - GALEA JOHNSON – 5008 Nichols St. – 77020 – 832-935-3659 – 2024 Budget.
#10 - DOUG SMITH – 11542 Sands Point Dr. – 77072 – 832-723-1652 – Private Facility Corporations.
#11 - ELIZABETH LUMIA – 1508 California St. – 77006 – 315-882-0908 – Drainage Equity for the budget extension.
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Jackson for a procedural motion. Council Member Jackson moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Kathy Gunter to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0192 ADOPTED
#12 - WILLIAM PRATHER – 7131 Augustine Dr. – 77036 – 832-724-8456 – God in my ear.
#13 - KRISTINA RONNEBERG – 1819 Columbia St. – 77008 – 510-333-4707 – Transportation safety for bicyclists.
#14 - ROBBIE VAN ARSDALE – 12821 Northumb Rd. – 77047 – 832-557-7584 – Urge Co-Op.
#15 - DWAYNE MEDLEY – 2806 Strahan Dr. – Magnolia, TX – 77354 – 281-969-3389 – Urge Co-Op.
#16 - WILLIAM MILLER – 8222 Kingsbrook Rd., Apt. 462 – 77024 – 832-396-7396 – RST Land Acquisition.
#17 - KATHY GUNTER – No Address – 832-882-9775 – Deed restriction enforcement.
#18 - ZAFAR (ZAF) TAHIR – 16 Shadow Ln. – 77080 – 713-504-0156 – Centennial Celebrations and Earthquake update of Turkey.
#19 - EBRU AK – 2410 McDuffie St. – 77019 – 832-314-5468 - Centennial Celebrations and Earthquake update of Turkey.
#20 - MICHELLE HASKIN – 2111 Gillette St. – 77006 – 346-212-9393 - Centennial Celebrations and Earthquake update of Turkey.
#21 - CENGIZ SISMAN – 2906 Prairie Hill Ct. – 77059 – 281-898-2125 - Centennial Celebrations and Earthquake update of Turkey.
#22 - DOGAN BAYSAL – 582 W. Dana Ln. – 77024 – 713-822-2200 - Centennial Celebrations and Earthquake update of Turkey.
#23 - JAY KARAHAN – Post Office Box 130824 – 77219 – 713-254-1866 - Centennial Celebrations and Earthquake update of Turkey.
ROLAND CURRY – 5911 Bent Bough Ln. – 77088 – 832-977-9305 – Evidence of corruption in City Hall. NOT PRESENT
WALTER VIDAL – 141 Casa Grande Dr. – 77060 – 480-262-9717 – Corruption in HPD and District B. NOT PRESENT
#24 - REGINA JOHNSON – 9739 Alcanterra Dr. – 77078 – 832-963-5521 – Community.
#25 - ILY MONTOYA-RIVAS – 9390 FM 1960 Bypass West – Humble, TX – 77338 – 832-795-6272 – Cantiflas Inheritance 33.
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#26 - ANTWAN MIKELL – 2607 Kimbleton Ct. – 77082 – 346-907-6515 – Nuisance.
#27 - PETER CONTRERAS – No Address – No Phone – Noise on Washington Avenue.
#28 - MARK FAIRCHILD – 4913 Rose St. – 77007 – 713-557-7754 – All Saints block party.
#29 - STACIE FAIRCHILD – 4913 Rose St. – 77007 – 713-252-4055 - All Saints block party. At 4:40 p.m., Council Member Kubosh left the meeting.
#30 - DEXTER HANDY – 5213 Feagan St., Unit C – 77007 – 832-724-8753 – Noise on Washington Ave.
At 5:00 p.m., Council Member Evans-Shabazz left the meeting.
At 5:02 p.m., Mayor Turner left the meeting.
Vice Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding.
#31 - ROBERT HARDING – 6501 Navigation Blvd. – 77011 – 832-379-8730 – Sunnyside Solar Farm Project.
#32 - IFETAYO SIMMONS – 814 Green Meadow Ln. – 77091 – 281-383-0145 – Sunnyside Solar and Agriculture Project.
#33 - JEREMY PEACHES – 6541 Macroom Meadows Ln. – 77048 – 832-439-9487 – Sunnyside Solar Farm Project.
#34 - KENNETH ROGERS, SR. – 70 Palmero Way – Manvel, TX – 77578 – 832-630-8349 - Sunnyside Solar and Agriculture Project.
EDUARDO DURAN – 1410 Fountain Dr., Apt. 112 – 77057 – 832-405-2717 – Daiquiri Locations/Rims. NOT PRESENT
JAMES GETZ – 606 Harold St. – 77006 – 808-606-1130 – Pedestrian issues. NOT PRESENT
ANN WESTON – 8821 Kellett St. – 77078 – 832-605-8186 – 2024 Budget. NOT PRESENT
#35 - MARILYN LEWIS-HOWELL – 7320 Clarewood Dr., Apt. 504 – 77036 – 281-450-1156 – Support for prayer back in schools.
VERONICA DUENEZ – 1019 Gulf Frwy., Apt. 2606 – 77034 – 713-391-9191 – Dismissed from the George R. Brown. NOT PRESENT
ADAN REYES – 2606 Gulf Frwy. – 77034 – 713-505-0982 – Dismissed from the George R. Brown. NOT PRESENT
#36 - BENJAMIN BROADWAY – 8910 Shady Vista Ln. – 77028 – 832-573-1627 – City budget.
JACOB KLEMENTICH – 4004 Montrose St., Apt. 42 – 77006 – 832-596-8187 – Texas Right to Life and the Ten Day Rule. NOT PRESENT
#37 - OLGA VILLEGAS – 1105 Morris St. – 77009 – 832-335-7290 – Dismissed from the George R. Brown.
#38 - BLANCA GARCIA – 644 Cloverly St. – 77015 – 832-504-2763 - Dismissed from the George R. Brown.
KERRY RICE – 12500 Dunlap St., Apt. 666 – 77035 – 832-245-7478 – HPD/Investigator. NOT PRESENT
JASON CONWAY – 8001 Maxroy St. – 77088 – 281-726-6025 – Minimum Lot Size. NOT PRESENT
At 5:18 p.m., Council Member Huffman left the meeting.
At 5:18 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Pat J. Daniel, City Secretary, read the description or captions of the Items on the Agenda.
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The Houston City Council reconvened at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 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, and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Dave Martin, Edward Pollard, David W. Robinson and Letitia Plummer Out of the City on City Business.
At 9:05 a.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and began with the Mayor’s Report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner stated that they are all aware of the devastation in Mississippi caused by the tornados. The City of Houston is partnering with Gallery Furniture, 6006 North Freeway, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and you can drop off items through the rest of the week. The Astros Foundation is also collecting supplies today at Minute Maid Park, 1800 Texas Avenue, until noon today. Items that are needed are gift cards, flashlights, hygiene products, bathing wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, sanitary napkins, adult diapers, deodorant, baby items, formula, baby food, blankets and clothes. You can find a full list of the items on the City of Houston’s website. He wants the City of Houston to do what we do and that is to get the people in Mississippi get their feet back on the ground.
We all know that the Final Four will be this week. Things have already started. The McDonald’s basketball game was very well attended. The Astros’ season opens this week, starting tomorrow. The Rockets are playing this weekend. New Edition is performing this weekend. The HBCU All-Star basketball game is Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Texas Southern University. He wants to take this opportunity to welcome to the City of Houston, the players, families and friends of UConn, Miami, San Diego State, Florida and Atlantic. This weekend, the March Madness Music Festival will be at Discovery Green and the Final Four Fan Festival will be at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Today at 2:00 p.m., Mayor Turner will be announcing the One Clean Houston Initiative, similar to One Safe Houston, which has been proven to be very effective. Violent crimes in Houston have gone down.
On Friday, there will be a Cesar Chavez March for Justice at Chavez High School. The community event is organized by parents and others who oppose the TEA takeover of HISD. This march starts at 8:00 a.m. in front of Cesar Chavez High School.
Today, March 29th, is the National Vietnam War Veterans Day. It’s a day meant to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War. Today, he will join the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs at an appreciation ceremony honoring those who served. The event will be at Veterans Memorial Park.
Members of Council commented and questioned Mayor Turner on the Mayor’s Report.
Mayor Turner presented a proclamation to the Houston Airport System for their achievements and accomplishments for the 2023 World Airport Awards presented by Skytrax. Accepting the proclamation were Director Mario C. Diaz and his team.
At 9:48 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 36
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 9
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the INDEPENDENT POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD, for a term to expire January 31, 2025:
Member - STEPHEN IVES, as Board Chair
Member - SUJEY KALLUMADANDA
Member - EMERSON W. GIRARDEAU, III
Member - SHAVONNAH ROBERTS SCHREIBER, as Panel Chair
Member - MELINDA ORTEGA
Member - ISAAC EGUIA
Member - ANA (VAZQUEZ) SEXTON
Member - RHODA CHANIN CLAMEN
Member - TOBIAS A. COLE
Member - JOHNNY SOLIS III
Was presented, moved by Council Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent.
MOTION 2023-0193 ADOPTED
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of TIKO REYNOLDS HAUSMAN, Houston Independent School District representative, to Position Six of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE ZONE), for a term to expire December 31, 2024 – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0194 ADOPTED
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of TIKO REYNOLDS HAUSMAN, Houston Independent School District representative, to Position Six of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Formerly the MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE IREDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) for a term to expire December 31, 2024 - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0195 ADOPTED
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of MEHDI RAIS, Houston Independent School District representative, to Position Eight of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FOURTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (also known as the FOURTH WARD ZONE), for a term to expire June 8, 2024
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0196 ADOPTED
5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of MEHDI RAIS, Houston Independent School District representative, to Position Eight of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOURTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for a term to expire June 8, 2024 - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0197 ADOPTED
6. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY:
Position One - DENNIS C. (CORKY) FOWLER, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Two - WELCOME W. WILSON, JR., for a term to expire 12/20/2024 and to serve as Chair for a term ending 12/20/2023
Position Three - KENNETH C. LI, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Four - STEPHEN T. LE, for a term to expire 12/20/2024
Position Five - SAUL VALENTIN, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Six - DALE ADA DAVIDSON, for a term to expire 12/20/2024
Position Seven - FEROZE (FRED) BHANDARA, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0198 ADOPTED
7. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Position One - DENNIS C. (CORKY) FOWLER, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Two - WELCOME W. WILSON, JR., for a term to expire 12/20/2024 and to serve as Chair for a term ending 12/20/2023
Position Three - KENNETH C. LI, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Four - STEPHEN T. LE, for a term to expire 12/20/2024
Position Five - SAUL VALENTIN, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Six - DALE ADA DAVIDSON, for a term to expire 12/20/2024
Position Seven - FEROZE (FRED) BHANDARA, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0199 ADOPTED
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the 1300 block of Rosalie and the 3200 block of Tampa - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0200 ADOPTED
9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2023 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the TRINITY RIVER CONVEYANCE PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent. MOTION 2023-0201 ADOPTED
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 10
10. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $1,565,715.24 and acceptance of work on contract with JERDON ENTERPRISE, L.P. for Edgewood Park Playground - 5.44% over the original contract amount and under the 10% contingency amount - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Gallegos, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Knox absent.
MOTION 2023-0202 ADOPTED
PROPERTY - NUMBER 11
11. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering to transfer funds in the amount of $2,005,958.00 from Dedicated Drainage and Street Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax to Houston Airport System Revenue Fund, as reimbursement for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of Parcels AY21-033, AY21-034, AY21-035, AY21-038 and TCY21-001, located along the north side of Greens Road, west of JFK Boulevard to east of Lee Road, from the Houston Airport System to Houston Public Works, Traffic and Drainage Operations for the GREENS ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to US 59 DISTRICT B - JACKSON – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Gallegos, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2023-0203 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 12 through 14
12. NILFISK, INC for Purchase of Floor Scrubber Equipment through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (HGAC Buy) for the Houston Airport System - $371,258.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Gallegos, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0204 ADOPTED
13. CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for sole source Purchase 12-month renewal of Software License Maintenance and Support for Handheld Citation Devices for the Houston Police Department $84,466.41 - General Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Gallegos, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0205 ADOPTED
14. CIVIC INITIATIVES, LLC for approval of spending authority for Professional Consulting Services through the National Association of State Procurement Officials NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Agreement for a term of six-months for the Strategic Procurement Division of the Finance Department - $199,156.20 - General Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Gallegos, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2023-0206 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 16 through 37
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON SRO HOUSING CORPORATION to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Funds to finance the operation of a Multi-Unit Permanent Residential Facility with Supportive Services to a minimum of 33 very low-income households living with HIV/AIDS - 1 Year - $284,284.27 - Grant Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0201 ADOPTED
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON INC., to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Funds for operation and maintenance of three permanent residential facilities with supportive services and provide short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance and tenant-based rental assistance to low-income persons and families affected by or living with HIV/AIDS - 1 Year - $3,020,071.67 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0202 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE adopting seventh amended and restated Guidelines for the City’s Homebuyer Assistance Program - The City Secretary advised that Item has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
19. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $1,500,000.00 in TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds, which were part of a previous TIRZ appropriation authorized pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018- 937 to provide funding for New Home Development Program Master Contractor Agreements and related documents; appropriating $1,500,000.00 in TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds to the Homebuyer Assistance Program to assist with the purchase of homes selected by income eligible first-time homebuyers - The City Secretary advised that Item has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
24. ORDINANCE establishing the 1900 block of Canterbury Street, south side, between Cambridge Street and Staffordshire Boulevard, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Building Line block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances Houston, Texas - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0203 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 1000 block of Omar Street between Norhill Boulevard and Michaux Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0204 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 20.816 acres of land to NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 10, for inclusion in the district - The City Secretary advised that Item has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
27. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 42.09 acres of land to FALLBROOK UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0205 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 3.708 acres of land to DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0206 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 0.56 acres of land to RAYFORD ROAD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the district - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0207 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing 2023 Contract by and between SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY and City of Houston, Texas, relating to the ongoing operation of the Lake Conroe Dam and Reservoir - The City Secretary advised that Item has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of two applications for grant assistance to the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for Community Flood Mitigation Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such assistance; authorizing the Director Houston Public Works to act as the City’s representative in the Grant application process, to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0208 ADOPTED
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,200,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC for FY23 Stormwater Action Team (S.W.A.T) Drainage Rehabilitation Projects Contract 2; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2023-0209 ADOPTED
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
15. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON by adding a new Article XI, Conservation Districts; establishing criteria and providing for the creation of Conservation Districts in the Neighborhoods of Independence Heights, Freedmen’s Town, Acres Homes, Magnolia Park/Manchester, Pleasantville, and Piney Point; providing for other matters related to the subject; providing for a penalty; and establishing an effective date – Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Kubosh.
At 10:24 a.m., Council Member Gallegos left the meeting.
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a full and final Settlement, Agreement and Release between City of Houston and STAPLES, LLC; providing a settlement amount - $60,449.99 - General Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Gallegos absent. ORINANCE 2023-0210 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and PORTER HEDGES LLP to provide Legal Services related to complex construction contracts, establishing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 1 one-year option - $500,000.00 - Enterprise Fund – Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Kubosh. Council Member Gallegos absent.
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Interlocal Agreement (previously approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0896) between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for Construction and Operation of the Joint Processing Center - Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Kubosh. Council Member Gallegos absent.
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and MEMORIAL-HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for construction of improvements to Little Thicket Park; appropriating $550,000.00 out of Park and Recreation Dedication Fund - DISTRICT C – KAMIN – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Gallegos absent. ORDINANCE 2023-00211 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as Water Line Replacement Along Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to three parcels of land required for the Project and situated in the William White Survey, Abstract Number 836, said parcels in Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for Relocation Assistance, Appraisal Fees, Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to the three parcels of land required for the Project - DISTRICT G – HUFFMAN – Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Huffman. Council Member Gallegos absent.
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $66,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) for Flood Plain Permits in Various Areas; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; H - CISNEROS and K - CASTEX-TATUM – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Gallegos absent.
ORDINANCE 2023-0212 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KBH TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, LLC for Traffic Signal Design Project FY23 #1; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF – Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Kubosh. Council Member Gallegos absent.
35. ORDINANCE appropriating of $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ALLY GENERAL SOLUTIONS, LLC for Intersection Safety Improvements FY23 #1; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF - Was presented and Tagged by Council Member Kubosh. Council Member Gallegos absent.
37. ORDINANCE No. 2023-200, passed first reading March 22, 2023
ORDINANCE adopting updates to the Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Amended Drainage Impact Fees in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code - SECOND AND FINAL READING – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Gallegos absent. ORDINANCE 2023-0200 PASSED 2ND & FINAL READING
MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 38
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $396,471.60 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for Design and Construction of Underground Utilities for the Rosewood Street Improvements Project, from Tierwester Street to Scott Street, pursuant to the Harris County Master Road Log Agreement - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ -
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER EVANS-SHABAZZ
This was Item 32 on Agenda of March 22, 2023 - Was presented, Council Members Evans-Shabazz and Kubosh voting no, balance voting aye. Council Member Gallegos absent. ORDINANCE 2023-0213 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Alcorn first There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Council Members Huffman, Gallegos, Knox and Kubosh absent.
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