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City of Houston City Council met Oct. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Roll Call
A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Leticia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn, Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Mayor John Whitmire, Council Members Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger and Tiffany D. Thomas absent on personal business. Council Member Edward Pollard out of the City on City business.
At 1:35 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Martinez for the first proclamation.
Proclamations:
Council Member Martinez presented a proclamation recognizing the Mariachi Festival honoring of its 5th year. Accepting the proclamation were Executive Director & Producer of Events, Ben Mendez, Director of the Mariachi Studies for the University of Houston, Jose Longoria, and a number of board members and staff.
Council Member Carter presented a proclamation to Terri Harris recognizing the transformation and triumph of her life journey. Accepting the proclamation was Terri Harris.
Council Member Castillo presented a proclamation to the University of Houston’s Academic Achievers Program honoring their 30th Anniversary. Accepting the proclamation were members of the University of Houston’s Academic Achievers Program.
Invocation:
Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Peck for the invocation. Council Member Peck gave the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Council Member Peck moved to delay the minutes and Seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED
Speakers
Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Plummer for a procedural motion. Council Member Plummer moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Tomara Bell to the top of the two (2) minute Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0776 ADOPTED
At 2:06 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.
1 - TOMARA BELL – 1564 Polk St, - 77021 – 713-825-8449 – Permit dilemma.
2 - TIFFANY ECHEVARRIA – 5408 San Juan St. – 77020 - 267-241-7570 – Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
3 - EDWARD JOINTER – 4411 Dallas St. Apt. 39 – 77023 – 773-499-5683 - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
4 - JONATHAN RODRIGUEZ – No Address – 832-376-4662 - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
5 - LEE CLARK – 17911 Butte Creek Rd. – 77090 – 281-864-8434 - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
6 - MEREDITH JAMES –11818 Greenmesa Dr.-77044 – 713-657-0036 - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
7 - RODERICK JOHNSON – 4302 Akard St. – 77047 – 281-717-3172 - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
8 - ROBERT LIHALAKHA – 4110 Bluestone Ct. – Missouri City - 77459 – 832-231-8266 - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
9 - MICHAEL GALLOWAY – 16524 Daisy View Ct. – Conroe – 77302 – 346-328-0037 - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
10 - PRINCE HAYWARD – 2635 Summer Ln. – Missouri City – 77489 – 832-289-7050 - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
11 - DERRICK BURTON – 11510 ½ Homestead Rd. – 77016 – 346-932-2951– No Phone - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
12 - DERRICK CURRY – 8823 Manhattan Dr. – 77096 – 512-521-1752 - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
13 - BUSI PETERS-MAUGHAN – 4410 Phlox St. – 713-208-4376 - Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services.
WILL HILL – 3215 Lyons Ave. – 77020 – 281-964-5388 – Item 27 – Health and Human Services Department/Credible Messenger Services. NOT PRESENT
LATISHA ROWE – 11515 Inwood Dr. - 77077 – 713-597-0475 – Mental Health resources. NOT PRESENT
BARBRA REDLINGER – 7729 Augusta Pines Dr., Apt. 204 – Spring – 77389 – 713-269-8396 - Problems experienced during Beryl storm. NOT PRESENT
MICHAEL BARNES – 2615 El Toro Dr. – Huntsville – 77340 – 346-413-7571 – Justice deliberately denied. Not Present
SHARON VANCE – 8415 Cabot St. – 77078 – 832-964-4388 – HPD. Not Present
14 - DAVID RIVAS – 3510 Manitou Dr. – 77013 – 832-428-0575 – Water bill/18-wheeler problem in neighborhood.
15 - MARK RODRIGUEZ – 23 Delmar St. – 77011 – 832-817-9673 – Problem with Houston Public Works and HPD.
JAMES CHAMBERS – 12710 Brant Rock St. – 77082 - 832-944-9729 – Lack of HPD intervention. NOT PRESENT
16 - CHARIC DANIELS-JELLINS – 3502 S. MacGregor Way – 77021 – 832-618-9946 - No Phone - Illegal construction/3760 Rio Vista/Air BNB/Parkwood Civic Club.
17 - RONALD GREEN – 1000 Louisiana St. Suite 2000 – 77002 – 713-276-5053 – Illegal construction/3760 Rio Vista/Air BNB/ Parkwood Civic Club.
ERIKA HENDERSON – 3706 Rio Vista St. – 77021 - 713-540-4766 - Illegal construction/3760 Rio Vista/Air BNB/Parkwood Civic Club. NOT PRESENT
18 - TONI LEWIS – 3612 Rio Vista St. – 77021 – 832-368-8176 – Parkwood Civic Club.
19 - CLARICE FREEMAN – 3612 Rio Vista St. – 77021 – 713-748-0436 – Parkwood Civic Club – 104 years old.
20 - DEBRA THOMPSON – 3734 Rio Vista St. – 77021 – 512-573-5226 – Parkwood Civic Club.
21 - BARBARA ANDERSON – 5862 Belneath St. – 77033 – 713-201-4792 – City contract. 22 - DERRICK BROZE – 323 Hutchinson St. – 77003 – 713-909-0382 – Water quality.
23 - DANNIKA SIMPSON – 13502 Family Circle – 77085 – 713-540-5373 – Uptick in homelessness around the city.
24 - NEIL AQUINO – 5300 Memorial Dr., Apt. 2064 – 77007 – 713-591-0402 – Prospect of mass deportation.
25 - RONEY UNDERWOOD – 2221 Wenworth St. – 77004 – 832-868-7219 – Sewer problems.
26 - C. R. BETIRRI – 720 Sampson St. – 77003 – 713-444-9764 – 2026 World Cup/Culture/Arts.
27 - MELISSA CORREA – 121 North St. – 77009 – 956-638-1272 - White Oak Music Hall/Street parking.
MARIA CHERNOVA – 300 St. Joseph Parkway, Apt. 222 – 77002 – 347-283-1057 – Noise ordinance violations by Palapas bar. NOT PRESENT
28 - ANN HARRIS – 39 Justice Park Dr., Apt. 3110 – 77092 – 903-262-0604 – Campanile at Justice Park Dr. Senior Apartments.
29 - SHERRY BUTLER - 39 Justice Park Dr – 77092 – 713-870-3020 – Emergency Vehicles/Campanile Senior Apartments.
30 - GAIL MARTENS – 39 Justice Park Dr. – 77092 – Campanile Senior Apartments/Financial concerns – HEARING IMPAIRED.
31 - GLORIA RODRIGUEZ – 39 Justice Park Dr. – 77092 – 832-506-9131 – Assisted Living Campanile Apartments.
MARY ARRIAGA – 39 Justice Park Dr. – 77092 – 713-775-1126 – Assisted Living Campanile Apartments. NOT PRESENT
32 - NATHAN KELLEY – 4001 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N., Suite 100 – 77043 – 713-914-9200 – Response to Campanile at Justice Park.
33 - CHRIS CAMERON - 4001 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N., Suite 100 – 77043 – 713-955-1155 - Response to Campanile at Justice Park.
34 - JESSICA FLETCHER – 7274 Forest Hills Dr. – Montgomery – 77316 – 346-232-8525 – Fluoride in the water.
35 - LUCIA MORENO – 7118 Sherman St. – 77011 – 832-368-3172 – Greyhound Bus Station/Stray animal problem.
36 - MARIBEL PICAZO – 6920 Sherman St. – 77011 – 832-993-8380 – Greyhound Bus Station.
37 - TREMEKA DAVIS – 6005 S. Gessner St., Apt. 1253 – 77036 – 832-677-5391 – Harassment.
38 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – 4004 Montrose St. – 713-553-5019 – St. Joseph Hall.
39 - MAURICE BELL – 1701 Jacquelyn Dr. – 77055 – 832-872-0725 – Voting and corruption.
40 - MARIAN WRIGHT – 7009 Bayland Ave. – 77009 – 713-899-7439 – Thanking Mayor Whitmire and Council Member Davis.
41 - ROZINA KARA – 5115 Westheimer St. – 77056 – 704-277-7219 – Ceasefire Resolution. At 5:40 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/317661
Troy D. Lemon, Assistant City Secretary, read the descriptions or captions of the items on the Agenda.
The Houston City Council reconvened at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Leticia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn, Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Abbie Kamin absent on personal business.
Council Member Edward Pollard out of the City on City business.
At 9:07 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order. At 9:08 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS
MISCELLANEOUS
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of ROBERT “BOB” BOROCHOFF to Position One of the BOARD OF METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY, for an unexpired term ending April 7, 2026 - The City Secretary advised that Item 1 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
2. RECOMMENDATION from Chief of Intergovernmental Relations for annual renewal of membership in the TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE - $103,925.00 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0777 ADOPTED
3. TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION for payment for Annual Re-Certification Fees for Firefighters for Fire Department - $372,008.00 - General Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0778 ADOPTED
ACCEPT WORK
8. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $2,224,260.39 and acceptance of work on contract with GRAVA LLC for Willow Meadow Lift Station Rehabilitation - 2.19% over the original Contract Amount - DISTRICT J - POLLARD - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0779 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
12. DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC - $141,500.00, MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC - $1,014,342.72 and DEERE & COMPANY - $50,153.81 for Purchase of Earthmoving Equipment through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0780 ADOPTED
13. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $129,570.00 for Purchase of Survey Meter Kits for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security from RYANVISION, LLC - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0781 ADOPTED
15. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $99,750.00 for Purchase of Water Meter Vaults for Houston Public Works from PARK ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT, LLC - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0782 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES to extend term of agreement and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Funds for continuing administration and operation of Supportive Services Program offering childcare for families living with HIV - 1 Year - $140,273.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0773 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Intercreditor Agreement and Subordination Agreement (CHDO Single-Family Home Development Program) between City of Houston and HEART OF HOUSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0774 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-0705 (Passed on September 25, 2024) to amend maximum contract amount for Financial Advisory Services Agreement between City of Houston and MASTERSON ADVISORS, LLC. for the Finance Department - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0775 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON on behalf of its College of Optometry for Optometry and Vision Services as part of the See to Succeed Initiative for the Houston Health Department, providing a maximum contract amount - $525,000.00 - Essential Public Health Services Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0776 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,900,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund; to replace existing Utility Service Entrance and Generators at the Westside Command Station for the Houston Police Department - DISTRICT F - THOMAS - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0777 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north side of the 800 Block of Pecore Street, between Julian and Watson Streets within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0778 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Second Interlocal Agreement between SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY, CITY OF HUMBLE, and the City of Houston for Lake Conroe-Lake Houston Joint Reservoir Operations Study - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0779 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $9,462,700.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and FIVENGINEERING, LLC for Northbelt Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and Expansion Project; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0780 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,737,400.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund awarding contract to ALSAY INCORPORATED for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation Project, Package 2; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of 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 testing services, CIP Cost Recovery, construction management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0781 ADOPTED
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,400,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge, awarding contract to GRAVA, LLC for FY2024 Drainage Rehab (SWAT) Work Orders No. 3; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for engineering and testing services and 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 2024-0782 ADOPTED
37. ORDINANCE granting to A EVERGREEN VACUUM SERVICES, a Texas Sole Proprietorship, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0783 PASSED FIRST READING
38. ORDINANCE granting to BUCK WASTE LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0784 PASSED FIRST READING
39. ORDINANCE granting to CONTROL WASTE SERVICES, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0785 PASSED FIRST READING
40. ORDINANCE granting to DANIELS SHARPSMART, INC, a Foreign For-Profit Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0786 PASSED FIRST READING
41. ORDINANCE granting to GB RECYCLE LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0787 PASSED FIRST READING
42. ORDINANCE granting to GFL OF TEXAS, LP, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0788 PASSED FIRST READING
43. ORDINANCE granting to GFL PLANT SERVICES LP, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024- 0789 PASSED FIRST READING
44. ORDINANCE granting to HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0790 PASSED FIRST READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $1,484,138.50 and acceptance of work on contract with INTEX UNITED, INC for the Terminal A/B Garage Signage and Wayfinding Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 794A) - 10.35% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0783 ADOPTED
5. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,915,407.15 and acceptance of work on contract with REDZONE ROBOTICS, INC for Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Inspection Using Robotic Technology - 2.12% over the original contract amount (4277-102) - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS SHABAZZ; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, Council Members Martinez and Plummer voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2024-0784 ADOPTED
6. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $4,953,028.74 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for FY 2022 Local Drainage Program (LDP) Contract #3 - 0.94% under the original Contract Amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN;
D - EVANS-SHABAZZ: E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN and I - MARTINEZ - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0785 ADOPTED
7. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $33,605,371.09 and acceptance of work on contract with FIVE COMPANIES, LLC for 108-Inch Water Line Along City Easements from Milner Road to Aldine Westfield Road - 9.15% under the original Contract Amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0786 ADOPTED
9. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $4,056,333.74 and acceptance of work on contract with J. RIVAS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for FY 2022 Street & Drainage Rehabilitation Contract #3 - 1.41% over the original Contract Amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, Council Member Plummer voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2024-0787 ADOPTED
10. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Simon L. Kanaan and Melinda Gronauer, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of a 25-foot-wide drainage easement, located east of Parsons Street within Lots 24 and 25, Block 1 within the Memorial Thicket Section One Subdivision, out of the Harris County Map Records, Volume 224, Page 91. Parcel SY24-009 - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0788 ADOPTED
11. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $297,013.02 for Purchase of Animal Enforcement Officer Trucks through the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department from CHASTANG ENTERPRISES HOUSTON, LLC dba CHASTANG FORD - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0789 ADOPTED
14. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $100,000.00 for Consulting Services for the Brownfields Redevelopment Program for Houston Public Works with COMMUNITY LATTICE, LLC - 1 Year - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0790 ADOPTED
16. RESOLUTION confirming approval of proposed development of ARIZA PARK ROW as Affordable Rental Housing located in City of Houston, Texas and being a development owned by Public Facility Corporation created and existing under Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code and seeking Tax Exemption in accordance with Chapter 303 - DISTRICT A - PECK - was presented. Tagged by Council Member Flickinger.
17. RESOLUTION confirming approval of proposed development of OREM CIRCLE APARTMENTS as Affordable Rental Housing located in City of Houston, Texas and being a development owned by Public Facility Corporation created and existing under Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code and seeking tax exemption in accordance with Chapter 303 - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented. Tagged by Council Member Flickinger.
18. RESOLUTION confirming approval of proposed development of ALLORA MED CENTER ROW as Affordable Rental Housing located in City of Houston, Texas and being a development owned by Public Facility Corporation created and existing under Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code and seeking Tax Exemption in accordance with Chapter 303 - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2024-0042 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE providing for the Assessment, Levying and Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes for the City of Houston, Texas for the Year 2024 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0791 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and the COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to provide City of Houston General Funding for continued administration and operation of Housing Navigation Center - $3,500,000.00 - General Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented. Tagged by Council Members Jackson and Thomas.
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing sixth amendment to TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE (“GLO”) Contract No. 19-076-008-B357, the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery 2016 Flood Events (CDBG-DR16) - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0792 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE appropriating $14,559,043.74 out of Airports Improvement Fund for IAH Skyway Automated People Mover System Operations and Maintenance Services Agreement between City of Houston and ALSTOM TRANSPORT USA INC - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0793 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to agreement between City of Houston and EVERBRIDGE, INC for Mass Notification System for Office of Emergency Management; amending Ordinance No. 2017-817 to increase maximum contract amount - 1 Year - $105,000.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0794 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2023-1041 to increase maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing Restated and Amended Agreement to existing contract with the HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT for the Collective Action for Youth Program to provide Credible Messenger Services - $2,000,000.00 - Community Health and Assessment Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0795 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of LELAND WOODS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-TWO, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (LELAND WOODS ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0796 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,247,886.46 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC for a 66-inch water line along Channel No. P118-32-00 and Ella Boulevard from West Mount Houston Road to Channel No. P-118-32-01; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0797 ADOPTED
NON CONSENT AGENDA
MISCELLANEOUS
45. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the amendment of ARTICLE XVI, CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, proposed extension of the Civility Ordinance to Magnolia Park HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - OCTOBER 30, 2024
- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0791 ADOPTED
MATTERS HELD
46. AMEND MOTION #2024-0404, 5/22/2024, TO INCREASE the spending authority from $580,000.00 to $1,350,000.00 and to expand the scope of work for City-wide Enterprise Assessment Consulting Services with ERNST & YOUNG through a Cooperative Contract with Omnia Partners for the Mayor’s Office and Finance Department - $770,000.00 - General and Enterprise Funds
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
This was Item 9 on Agenda of October 9, 2024
- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, Council Member Thomas voting no, balance voting aye.
MOTION 2024-0792 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Martnez first. There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:38 a.m.
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