City of Houston City Council met Oct. 22 & 23

City of Houston City Council met Oct. 22 & 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Leticia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Tarsha Jackson and Tiffany D. Thomas absent on personal business. Council Member Leticia Plummer absent due to being ill.

At 1:42 pm, Mayor Whitmire called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Alcorn for a proclamation.

Proclamations:

Council Member Alcorn presented a proclamation recognizing Y’alloween in support of their non-profit work with women’s shelters and other legal advice groups that work with women in crisis (locally HAWC and AVDA) - giving Halloween costumes to the kids in their care.

Council Member Peck presented a proclamation to Spring Branch Family Development Center, Hope, City and Memorial Assistance Ministries recognizing these community leaders for their remarkable response to El Derecho Storm and Hurricane Beryl in District A.

Council Member Davis presented a proclamation to the “Greater Houston Chapter of VHP-A” recognizing Hindu Heritage Month.

Invocation

Council Member Carter gave the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

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

Speakers

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Kamin for a procedural motion. Council Member Kamin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Sonia Rico to speak first and add Stephany Valdez to the bottom of the two (2) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Evans-Shabazz and Flickinger absent. MOTION 2024-0793 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Peck for a procedural motion. Council Member Peck moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Nathan Kelley to follow Anna Harrison on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Evans-Shabazz and Flickinger absent. MOTION 2024-0794 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Huffman for a procedural motion. Council Member Huffman moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Elizabeth Dillingham and Nathan Kelly to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Ramirez, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Evans-Shabazz and Flickinger absent.

MOTION 2024-0795 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers

1 – SONIA RICO – No. Address – No Phone.

2 - MARCUS ADAMS – 1566 Fallen Oaks Dr. – 77091 – 713-594-6797 – Using yard waste for biofuel.

3 - GLADYS HOUSE-EL – 1605 Andrew St. – 77019 – 832-781-9724 – Three Heritage houses on Housing Committee.

4 - SEAN HAWKINS – 3218 Hurlingham St. – 77093 – 832-738-6783 – Farmer.

5 – STEPHANY VALDEZ – No Address – No Phone.

6 - ELIZABETH DILLINGHAM – 310 Kickerillo Dr. – 77029 – 281-413-1202 – Basketball goals.

7 - NATHAN GOFF – 418 Hickory Post Ln. - 77079 – 832-459-0511 – City right-of-way/basketball goals.

ERICA HERNANDEZ – 6720 Avenue P. – 77011 – 713-261-0400 – Greyhound Bus Station. Not Present

8 - MARIA CHERNOVA – 300 St. Joseph Parkway, Apt. 222 – 77002 – 347-283-1057 – Noise ordinance violations by Palapas Bar.

9 - BEZERLY VINABLE – 4415 Howcher St. – 77047 – 713-501-6510 – Contract/work on house.

MAYA MORA – 6200 Savoy Dr., Suite 420 – 77036 – 713-728-1126 – Plumbing upgrades by HPW/Winfield II Association. Not Present

LEAH ROMERO – 105 Stratford St. – 77006 – 281-914-1527 – 109 Strafford St./TABC. Not Present

10 - THEODORE CARRERO – 3302 Highway 6 South – 77082 – 346-243-3647 – Immigration.

ALVIN PINON – 511 Byrne St. – 77009 - 832-868-7799 – Handicap/Disabled/Ambulance fee. Not Present

11 - JACKIE GREENWOOD – 1515 South Loop West – 77054 – 832-279-7110 – City denied request for property.

12 - SHERRY BUTLER – 39 Justice Park Dr. – 77092 – 713-870-3020 – Campanile Apartments.

13 - ANNA HARRIS - 39 Justice Park Dr. – 77092 – 903-262-0604 – Campanile Apartments.

14 - NATHAN KELLEY – 4001 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N., Suite 100 – 77043 – 281-782-7078 – Campanile at Justice Park.

15 - JOE TIRADO – 122 E. Crosstimbers St. – 77022 – 832-282-6532 – Place on the remedial list for calling police.

16 - IVAN PRATER – 6603 Hirsch Rd. – 77026 – 713-898-3487 – Health reform and accountability.

17 - BRANDY DEASON – 2310 Main St., Apt. 208 – 77002 – 713-261-6731 – Houston plastic pollution.

18 - STEFANIE MARTINEZ – 1721 16th St. – Galena Park – 77547 – 347-403-1857 – Houston plastic pollution.

19 - MIA McKEY – 855 Dunleigh Meadows Ln. - 77055 – 206-849-4133 – Houston plastic pollution.

20 - JENNIFER HADAYIA – 2520 Caroline St., Suite 100 – 77004 – 713-539-1894 - Houston plastic pollution.

MADAI SOBNIL – 10042 Halston Dr. – 77063 – 346-325-8188 – Husband arrest and bail. Not Present

21 - JIM TUCKER – 507 Welch St. – 77006 – 301-807-9255 – 2024 Building Codes.

22 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – 4004 Montrose Blvd. – 77006 – 832-596-8187 – Pay-to-play/firefighters.

23 - LEE MERCER – 4928 Winnetka St. – 77021 – 713-741-9656 – Crimefighting.

24 - CAROLYN RIVERA – 8221 Dockal Rd. – 77028 – 281-620-8731 – Gold Star Medal on Dockal Rd.

DARRELL HARPER – 7923 Dockal Rd. – 77028 - 281-662-2819 – Scrutiny/tax dollars. Not Present

25 - ROZINA KARA – 5115 Westheimer St. – 77056 – 704-277-7456 – Homelessness in the City.

26 - DERRICK BROZE – 323 Hutchinson St. – 77003 – 713-909-0382 – Water quality. At 4:07 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here. houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/318323

Pat J. Daniel, City Secretary, read the description or captions of the Items on the Agenda.

The Houston City Council reconvened at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas absent on personal business. Council Member Letitia Plummer absent due to being ill.

At 9:09 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and requested the City Secretary to call Items 50 and 51 first.

50. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWELVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (CITY PARK ZONE) BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position One - MICHAEL MORTON, appointment for a term to expire December 7, 2026

Position Two - MEGAN TUCKER, appointment for a term to expire December 7, 2025

Position Three - KURT D. SWAFFORD, appointment for a term to expire December 7, 2026

Position Four - ANDREW HALPHEN, appointment for a term to expire December 7, 2025

Position Five - MACKRENA RAMOS, reappointment for a term to expire December 7, 2026

Position Seven - MONICA M. VASQUEZ, appointment for a term to expire December 7, 2026 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Jackson absent.

MOTION 2024-0796 ADOPTED

51. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the CITY PARK REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position One - MICHAEL MORTON, appointment for a term to expire December 7, 2026

Position Two - MEGAN TUCKER, appointment for a term to expire December 7, 2025

Position Three - KURT D. SWAFFORD, appointment for a term to expire December 7, 2026

Position Four - ANDREW HALPHEN, appointment for a term to expire December 7, 2025

Position Five - MACKRENA RAMOS, reappointment for a term to expire December 7, 2026

MOTION 2024-0797 ADOPTED

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS

MISCELLANEOUS

2. RECOMMENDATION from the Chief of Police for extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Police Sergeant MICHAEL BOSTAIN, from August 14, 2024 through August 13, 2025 - The City Secretary advised that Item 2 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

3. RECOMMENDATION from the Fire Chief, for approval of Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Houston Fire Department, Firefighter/EMT ANTHONY SIMS, for the period September 19, 2024 through September 13, 2025 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2024-0798 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

6. DON McGILL TOYOTA for Toyota OEM Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,697,967.21 - Fleet Management Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0799 ADOPTED

7. AMEND MOTION #2023-0426, 6/21/2023, TO INCREASE the spending authority from $427,255.85 to $$867,240.92 for Purchase of Aftermarket Vehicle Parts and Supplies through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department from O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES d/b/a O’REILLY AUTO PARTS - $493,985.07 - Fleet Management Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0800 ADOPTED

8. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES - HOUSTON, LLC dba CHASTANG FORD - $3,715,518.00 and CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $244,799.00 for Purchase of Medium-Duty Vehicles for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0801 ADOPTED

9. SILSBEE TOYOTA for Purchase of Toyota Light-Duty SUV Vehicles through the Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $1,547,200.00 - Enterprise and Building Inspection Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0802 ADOPTED

10. VERMEER EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS - LA for Purchase of Miscellaneous Equipment through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $156,52.25 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2024-0803 ADOPTED

11. HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER INC for Purchase of Tractor Trucks through the H-GAC's Cooperative Purchasing Program, known as HGACBuy for Solid Waste Management Department - $1,231,345.00 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0804 ADOPTED

12. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $1,299,658.50 for Purchase of Virtualization Product Licenses and Support through the Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services and the Houston Health Department from CDW GOVERNMENT LLC General and Central Service Revolving Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0805 ADOPTED

13. BRINC DRONES, INC for Purchase of Indoor Capable Drone Bundles through the BuyBoard Cooperative for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $60,000.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0806 ADOPTED

14. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $84,751.10 for Purchase of Binocular Night Vision Device-Fused Kits for Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department from PROFORCE MARKETING, INC. dba PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0807 ADOPTED

15. BOYER, INC for Emergency Purchase of Electrical Services and Repairs for Houston Public Works - $176,205.60 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0808 ADOPTED

16. ECONOLITE SYSTEMS, INC for Emergency Purchase to Repair and Replace Traffic Signal Equipment for Houston Public Works - $191,944.03 - Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0809 ADOPTED

17. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for the Emergency Purchase of Traffic Signal Equipment and Repairs for Houston Public Works from TRAFFIC SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION, INC - Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0810 ADOPTED

18. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for the Emergency Purchase of Traffic Signal Equipment Repairs for Houston Public Works from PFEIFFER & SON, LTD - Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0811 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

26. ORDINANCE appropriating $950,000.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund as additional appropriation for Construction Contract between City of Houston and ARCHER WESTERN CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Terminal A Airport Security and Baggage Handling System at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (Project No. 673A) - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0798 ADOPTED

27. ORDINANCE appropriating $8,105,208.84 out of Airports Improvement Fund and $8,275,409.92 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund as additional appropriation to Professional Services Contract between City of Houston and PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP, INC, for Infrastructure Division Extension of Staff (IDES) Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport (Project No. 795) - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0799 ADOPTED

28. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No.2022-0559 to increase the maximum contract amount for Front and Rear End Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Repair Services with THE PRUITT COMPANY INC, for the Fleet Management Department - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0800 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of GREATER GREENSPOINT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ELEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (GREENSPOINT ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT B- JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0801 ADOPTED

32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Director of Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence to submit application for Grant Assistance and execute and accept Subrecipient Grant Agreement with the STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR relating to the General Victim Assistance-Direct Services Program by the City of Houston Mayor’s Office; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grants; authorizing the Director to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to request and/or accept the Grants and manage and expend the Grant Funds as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program including amendments or modifications to these agreements or any subsequent documents necessary to secure the City’s Grant Funding through the life of these Grant Awards - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0802 ADOPTED

33. ORDINANCE authorizing the submission of Electronic Application for Grant Assistance to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY for the FY2024 Port Security Grant in accordance with the FY2024 Port Security Grant Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0803 ADOPTED

34. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north and south sides of the 700 Block of Ralfallen Street, between Hall Place and Beverly Street 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 2024-0805 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0783 SECOND READING IN FULL

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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0784 PASSED SECOND READING IN FULL

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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0785 PASSED SECOND READING IN FULL

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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0786 PASSED SECOND READING IN FULL

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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0787 PASSED SECOND READING IN FULL

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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0788 PASSED SECOND READING IN FULL

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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0789 PASSED SECOND READING IN FULL

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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0790 PASSED SECOND READING IN FULL

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

1. RECOMMENDATION from the Mayor’s Office 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 Peck. Tagged by Council Member Pollard.

4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $6,191,001.73 and acceptance of work on contract with SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC for Sanitary Sewer Preventive Maintenance Cleaning and Television Inspection (WW5200-02) 2.87% under the original contract amount - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck. Tagged by Council Member Pollard.

5. AMEND COUNCIL MOTION NO. 2024-0658, 8/21/2024, TO INCREASE spending authority from $1,008,000.00 to $1,746,000.00 for HOUSTON PETSET for Spay and Neuter Services for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - $738,000.00 - BARC Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0812 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Jackson for a point of personal privilege. Council Member Jackson recognized students from Carver High School in the audience. They came to City Hall to learn about government and she requested the students to stand.

19.RESOLUTION of City Council of City of Houston, Texas, authorizing creation of ETHAN HEALTH, a Local Government Corporation; approving Certificate of Formation and Bylaws; appointing the initial Board of Directors and Chair of the Board - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2024-0043 ADOPTED

20.ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and ETHAN HEALTH LGC; providing a maximum contract amount

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 19 above

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0806 ADOPTED

21.ORDINANCE approving, authorizing and ratifying Meet and Confer Agreement between City of Houston and the HOUSTON ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, as the sole and exclusive Bargaining Agent for all Municipal Employees in the Bargaining Unit providing for severability - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0807 ADOPTED

22.ORDINANCE amending City's Master Classification Plan (City of Houston Ordinance No. 1998-834, as most recently amended by the City of Houston Ordinance No. 2024-84) and revising the Pay Structure as most recently amended by City of Houston Ordinance No. 2023-531; to add eleven (11) new job classifications; change twenty-seven (27) pay grades; and delete seventeen (17) job classifications; providing a repealer

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 21 above

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0808 ADOPTED

23.ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-73, SECTION 14-170, AND SECTION 14-232 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to revisions of longevity pay, vacation hours and personal leave hours; containing finding and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 21 above

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0809 ADOPTED

24.ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Developer Agreement between City of Houston and CHANGE HAPPENS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION under City of Houston Community Housing Development Organization Single-Family Home Development Program to increase maximum contract amount, provide additional Home Investment Partnerships Funds to cover construction cost increases, cost of two additional affordable single-family homes, and an increased developer fee for operating expenses, increase maximum number of homes that may be built, amend cost projections, increase amount of time Director may extend time of performance, change provisions regarding definitions, affordability period, and sales contracts, and replace forms of Homebuyer Home Statement, Homebuyer Note, and Homebuyer Deed of Trust; authorizing the Mayor to execute said second amendment to Developer Agreement with Change Happens Community Development Corporation - DISTRICTS A - PECK and B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0810 ADOPTED

25.ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of the FY 2024 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Agreement between the City of Houston, as co-applicant, the HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY, as lead applicant, and the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, to receive a Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0811 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of EAST DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIFTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (EAST DOWNTOWN ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0812 ADOPTED

35. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a 20 foot-wide storm sewer easement, being out of and a part of Restricted Reserve “B,” Wells Fargo Waugh, situated in the Obediance Smith League, Abstract No. 696, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said easement to the abutting property owner, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $209,633.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0813 ADOPTED

36. ORDINANCE appropriating $15,703,033.30 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to RESICOM, INC for Watermain Replacement in the Midtown Area and Winlow Place, Dearborn Place, Montlew Place, and Lancaster Subdivisions; 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, testing services, and construction management - DISTRICT C - KAMIN Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2024-0814 ADOPTED

NON CONSENT AGENDA

MISCELLANEOUS

45. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE to provide a Resolution of No Objection for the 4% tax credit application of Enclave on Louetta

HEARING DATE - 9:00 AM - WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 30, 2024

- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set the public hearing date and Seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0813 ADOPTED

46. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the designation for the TPMS DA LLC Reinvestment Zone for tax abatement purposes and its related tax abatement agreement

HEARING DATE - 9:00 AM - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 6, 2024

- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set the public hearing date and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0814 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD

47. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLICKINGER

This was Item 16 on Agenda of October 16, 2024

- was presented, Council Members Peck, Flickinger, Huffman and Carter voting no, balanced voting aye. RESOLUTION 2024-0044 ADOPTED

48. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLICKINGER

This was Item 17 on Agenda of October 16, 2024

- was presented, Council Member Ramirez voting no, balance voting aye.

RESOLUTION 2024-0045 ADOPTED

49. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS JACKSON AND THOMAS

This was Item 21 on Agenda of October 16, 2024

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0815 ADOPTED MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Pollard first There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

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