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City of Houston City Council met Oct. 29 & 30.
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 29, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Fred Flickinger, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Leticia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany D. Thomas, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis and Twila Carter absent on personal business.
At 1:38 pm, Mayor Whitmire called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Peck for a proclamation.
Proclamations
Council Member Peck (on behalf of Council Member Kamin) presented a proclamation recognizing Municipal Courts Week in the City of Houston.
Council Member Pollard (on behalf of Council Member Thomas) presented a proclamation to Jeffrey Louis recognizing his passion and contributions to breakdancing and representing the City of Houston at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Council Member Castex-Tatum (on behalf of Council Member Thomas) presented a proclamation to Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) celebrating 35 years of building sustainable communities in Houston.
Mayor Whitmire presented a proclamation to the Houston Dynamo celebrating Dynamo Day.
Invocation
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castillo for the Invocation. Council Member Castillo invited Pastor George Carballo (VIVE Houston Church) for the Invocation after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of June 4 - 5, 2024; June 11 - 12, 2024; June 18, 2024; June 25 - 26, 2024; July 10, 2024, July 16 - 17, 2024; July 23 - 24, 2024; and July 30 - 31, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED
Speakers
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a procedural motion. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Annibel Rios to the top of the List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0815 ADOPTED
Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers
1 - ANNIBEL RIOS – 11111 Wilcrest Green Dr. – 77042 – 713-974-4621 – MetroLyft issues.
2 - DOMINIC WALSH – 110 W. Rocky Creek Rd. – 77076 – 210-529-2884 – Item No. 45 – Houston Galveston Area Council/Membership Renewal.
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castillo for a procedural motion. Council Member Castillo moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Yolanda Andrade to the end of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0816 ADOPTED
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Jackson for a procedural motion. Council Member Jackson moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Joseph Ballard to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0817 ADOPTED
3 - ROBIN HOLZER – 1306 Fairview Ave. – 77006 – 713-301-5716 – Safe streets standard in the Infrastructure Design Manuel.
4 - JOSEPH BALLARD – 6302 Rocky Nook Dr. – Humble – 77396 – 281-850-0388 – Lighthouse Church on Rankin Rd./HPD.
5 - PATRICK SCHRAMM SR. – 8338 Sharpcrest St.– 77036 – 713-494-3001 – Maintenance issue.
6 - ELIZABETH MEISCKOTHEN – 4021 McDermouth Dr. – 77025 – 346-670-0314 – Demolition.
BENJAMIN BROADWAY – 8910 Shady Vista Ln. – 77028 - 832-573-1627 – The Steer Program. NOT PRESENT
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Pollard for a procedural motion. Council Member Pollard moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Sarah Syed after Ralph Kirby and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0818 ADOPTED
7 - ELIZABETH PETRY – 900 Bagby – 77002 – 832-393-6430 – Thanks to the sponsors for our CMC Fundraisers
8 - NICK COOPER – 411 Westheimer Rd. – 77098 – 281-289-3569 – Rule of law.
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Pollard for a procedural motion. Council Member Pollard moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Lee Perry to be the next speaker and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0819 ADOPTED
9 - LEE PERRY – 4640 Main St. – 77002 – 713-252-5488 – Housing.
GEORGE LaBLANCHE – 12806 South Spring St. – 77047 – 832-901-5109 - Solid Waste. NOT PRESENT
JOCELYN BABIN – 4318 Cadmus St. – 77022 – 713-446-1052 – Trees not being picked up by heavy trash. NOT PRESENT
10 - NICOLE NEWTON – 7806 West St. – 77093 – 832-335-2802 – Heavy trash pickup.
11 - NATASHA JOHNSON – 725 E. 41st St. – 77022 – 713-410-7599 – Firefighter appreciation.
BERNARD McBRIDE – 320 E. 35th St. – 77018 – 713-582-5687 – Honor the Fire Department. NOT PRESENT
12 - LAUREN SWEENEY – 2519 Pecan Grove Ct. – Pearland – 77584 – 409-877-3581 – Public services.
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Pollard for a procedural motion. Council Member Pollard moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Rose Al-Nashaar after Laura Conely and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Peck and Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0820 ADOPTED
13 - MARK RODRIGUEZ – 23 Delmar St. – 77011 – 832-816-9637 – HPD.
RALPH KIRBY – 14519 Crosshaven Dr. – 77015 – 281-703-3629 – Police response. NOT PRESENT
14 – SARAH SYED – No Address – No Phone.
15 - AISHA AMIN –1306 Tamina Pass Ln. – Friendswood, TX - 77546 – 662-230-3799 – Gaza.
MUSTAPHA RAMADAN – 3134 Reston Landing Ln. – Katy – 77494 – 281-908-7076 – Gaza. NOT PRESENT
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a procedural motion. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing Mohammed Russell to speak for Mustapha Ramadan and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson, Martinez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0821 ADOPTED
16 - MOHAMMED RUSSELL – No Address – No Phone – Gaza.
17 - LAURA CONELY – 1948 W. Lamar St. – 77019 – 713-392-1923 – Montrose Blvd. Project/Safety.
18 - ROSE AL-NASHAAR – 7211 Regency Square Blvd., #201 – 77036 – 832-413-4135 – Houston Investments.
19 - JASON HARTMAN – 1005 Gardendale St. – 77018 – 940-626-9386 – Permit parking application.
20 - MICHAEL WILLIAMS – 600 E. Tidwell Rd., Apt. 513 – 77002 – 713-875-3076 – Criminal activity.
ROBBIE WARD – 2903 Pierce Meadow St. – Rosharon - 77583 – 713-254-1713 – Kings Court business park/Deed restriction issues. NOT PRESENT
21 - MEAGHANN CLARK – 1029 Gardendale Dr. – 77018 – 347-721-1167 – Tow-away zone/1000 block of Gardendale/Southside.
22 - LOUIS WHITE – 1111 Post Oak Blvd., Apt. 1210 – 77056 – 682-552-3617 – Spring Football League/Non-profit.
23 - HARPREET SINGH – 1120 E. 14th St. – 77009 – 832-920-8657 – Planning Department Ordinances.
24 - ALI KHAN – 15000 Park Row Blvd. – 77084 – 281-781-4293 – Houston Investment Portfolio.
25 - SOPHIA SAGAR – 823 Westheimer Rd. – 77006 – 713-488-8237 – Budget. 26 - SAIF KAZIM – 11506 Cypress Elm Ct. – Richmond – 77406 – 832-816-8846 – City investments.
ANUSHEH SIDDIQUE – 7211 Regency Square Blvd. – 77036 – 832-835-1247 – City financial policy. NOT PRESENT
VIX BROWN – 4200 Martin Luther King Blvd. – 770 - 281-742-0428 – Public safety. NOT PRESENT
27 - RUDY FRANCO – 6724 Los Angeles St. – 77016 – 281-216-9677 – House demolition.
28 - YOLANDA ANDRADE – No Address – No Phone.
29 - MAURICE BELL – 1701 Jacqueline St. – 77055 – 713-755-9001 – Voting.
LOUIS DARLING – 4207 Corwin St. – 77076 – 281-763-3620 – Parking. NOT PRESENT
LEAH ANGLE – Homeless – 346-780-5459 – Housing. NOT PRESENT
30 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – 4004 Montrose St., Apt. 42 – 713-553-5019 – Houston Texans.
31 - ROZINA KARA – 5115 Westheimer Rd. – 77056 – 704-277-7456 – Police Budget and other budget concerns.
32 - CAROLYN RIVERA – 8221 Dockal Rd. – 77028 – 281-620-8731 – Gold Star Metal Recycle. At 4:21 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2024.
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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 30, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Fred Flickinger, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Willie Davis, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany D. Thomas, Julian Ramirez and Twila Carter absent on personal business.
At 9:08 a.m., Mayor Whitmire 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 Hollins, and Director of Finance Department, Melissa Dubowski, reviewed the Monthly Operation and Financial Report, copies of which are on file in the City Secretary’s Office for review.
Members of Council questioned the City Controller and Finance Director and commented on the Monthly Report.
Council Member Alcorn moved to accept the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Castillo, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0822 ADOPTED
Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call Items 3 and 4.
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of CYLENTHIA HOYRD as Director of the OFFICE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0823 ADOPTED
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of JUAN C. GARCIA as Chair of the HARRIS COUNTY-HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire August 31, 2025 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck. Tagged by Council Member Kamin.
At 9:54 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call Item 1.
1. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the amendment of ARTICLE XVI, CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, proposed extension of the Civility Ordinance to Magnolia Park
Mayor Whitmire recognized Nicole Broussard, Deputy Assistant Director of Planning and Development Department. Ms. Broussard presented a presentation to members of Council.
Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers for the Public Hearing.
1 - MARIBEL PICAZO – 6920 Sherman St. – 77011 – 832-993-8380.
2 - VERONICA GORCZYNSKI – 3211 Harrisburg Blvd. – 77003 – 713-504-1880.
3 - DAN JOYCE - 3211 Harrisburg Blvd. – 77003 – 713-409-9229.
4 - ROBERT RUIZ – 3211 Harrisburg – 77003 – 832-277-5001.
5 - DOMINIC MAZOCH – 110 W. Rocky Creek Rd. – 77076 – 210-529-2884.
6 - PRISCILLA ARGUETA – 9311 E. Avenue P. – 77012 – 281-386-9516.
7 - DAVID IKELER – 22 Glen Eagles Dr. – Sugar Land – 77479 – 281-507-1000.
LUCIA MORENO – 7118 Sherman St. – 77011 – 832-368-3172. Not Present
8 - SHIV SRIVASTAVA – 122 Pineview Dr. – 77012 – 832-687-6966.
9 - YVETTE ARELLANO – 222 S. 66th St., Apt. 9108 – 77011 - 281-919-5762.
10 - BLANCA BLANCO – No Address – No Phone.
Mayor Whitmire asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak on Item 1. Seeing none, he requested a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close the public hearing and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0824 ADOPTED
2. PUBLIC HEARING to provide a Resolution of No Objection for the 4% tax credit application of Enclave on Louetta - was presented.
Mayor Whitmire asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on Item 2. Seeing none, he requested a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close the public hearing and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2024-0825 ADOPTED
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Alcorn for a procedural motion. Council Member Alcorn moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering Item 45 out of order and seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0826 ADOPTED
45. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck to adopt recommendation from the Mayor’s Office for renewal of membership in the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL - $92,183.20 - General Fund - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD This was Item 1 on Agenda of October 23, 2024 - was presented, during a lengthy discussion a roll call vote was requested.
Mayor Whitmire voting aye
Council Member Peck voting aye
Council Member Jackson voting no
Council Member Kamin voting no
Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent on personal business
Council Member Flickinger voting aye
Council Member Thomas absent on personal business
Council Member Huffman voting aye
Council Member Castillo voting aye
Council Member Martinez voting aye
Council Member Pollard voting no
Council Member Castex-Tatum voting aye
Council Member Ramirez absent on personal business
Council Member Davis voting aye
Council Member Carter absent on personal business
Council Member Plummer voting no
Council Member Alcorn voting aye
MOTION 2024-0827 ADOPTED
CONSENT AGENDA
MISCELLANEOUS
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the 1000 block of Gardendale and the 2900 block of Bammel - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0828 ADOPTED
PROPERTY
10. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to settle the condemnation matter of City of Houston v. Greens 69 Owner LP et al, Cause No. 1187622, for an additional $2,899,456.00 above the Award of the Special Commissioners for a total compensation of $7,000,000.00 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0829 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
11. BERNARD CONTROLS, INC to Remove, Furnish and Install Electric Actuators for Houston Public Works - $153,976.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0830 ADOPTED
12. POLARIS SALES INC for Purchase of Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles through Sourcewell Cooperative Contract for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $90,314.70 - General and Other Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0831 ADOPTED
14. LAKE COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $355,262.50, SILSBEE FORD - $525,605.50 and SILSBEE TOYOTA - $1,455,608.10 for Purchase of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments - $2,336,476.10 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Other Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0832 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recover 2017 (CDBG-17) Funds to pay Property Owners Association Fees to CITY PARK COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC and to create a reserve account for future assessments - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0816 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE appropriating $345,959.15 out of Airports Improvement Fund and de-appropriating $25,000.00 approved under Ordinance 2023-1094 from Airports Improvement Fund, and approving and authorizing Amended and Restated Design-Build Contract between City of Houston and FLINTCO, LLC, for Texas Southern University Flight Academy at Ellington Airport (Project No. 1030) - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0817 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Creation and Execution of Form International Facilities Agreement (IFA) Amendments No. 1 which will modify existing IFAS with airlines that operate and have their own lounges at Terminal D of George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0818 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE appropriating additional funds in amount of $945,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund for Construction Manager-At-Risk Contract with ANSLOW BRYANT CONSTRUCTION, LTD, for Vinson Library Tech Link Project; providing funding for contingency, additional design services and Civic Art - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0819 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE for expenses Parking License Agreement between City of Houston and SP PLUS CORPORATION, as Licensor, and City of Houston, Texas, as Licensee, for spaces at 1600 Smith Street, Houston, Texas, for use by the Houston Police Department - $1,050,000.00 - General Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0820 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0006 to increase maximum contract amount; for agreement between City of Houston and STRYKER SALES CORPORATION for Defibrillator Maintenance Services for Various Departments - $889,237.05 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0821 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of SAINT GEORGE PLACE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS; approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025- 2029 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT J - POLLARD - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0822 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-118 (Passed on March 6, 2024) for acceptance of Grant Funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety Grant; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City's representative to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program - The City Secretary advised that Item 29 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
30. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-119 (Passed on March 6, 2024) for acceptance of Grant Funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety Grant; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City's representative to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program - The City Secretary advised that Item 30 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
31. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting use of designated groundwater beneath tract of land containing 0.412 acres commonly known as 1733 Wirt Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of COBB INTERESTS, INC - DISTRICT A - PECK - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0823 ADOPTED
35. 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0783 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
36. 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0784 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
37. 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0785 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
38. 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0786 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
39. 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0787 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
40. 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 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0788 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
41. 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 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0789 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
42. 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 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0790 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
6. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $15,233,742.81 and acceptance of work on contract with VADNAIS TRENCHLESS SERVICES, INC for Abandonment and Flow Diversion of Interwood, M.U.D. #266 and Vickery Lift Stations - 2.15% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, Council Member Pollard voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2024-0833 ADOPTED
7. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $5,372,051.84 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 0.90% over the original Contract Amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN and J - POLLARD - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, Council Member Pollard voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2024-0834 ADOPTED
8. 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 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 3.28% over the original Contract Amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, Council Member Pollard voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2024-0835 ADOPTED
9. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $12,885,149.72 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for West Alabama Paving and Drainage: Weslayan to Buffalo Speedway - 4.47% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0836 ADOPTED
13. CHASTANG ENTERPRISE HOUSTON LLC / dba CHASTANG FORD - $5.409,100.00, SILSBEE FORD - $519,577.50 and SILSBEE TOYOTA $1,217,146.70 for Purchase of Ford Police Interceptor Vehicles through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $7,145,824.20 - General and Other Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0837 ADOPTED
15. RESOLUTION approving and authorizing nomination of INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL LLC, located at 15550 Milner Road, Houston, Texas, to Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2024-0046 ADOPTED
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and HTG RUSHMORE, LLC. to provide Home Investment Partnerships Program Funds towards Construction and Acquisition Costs for new multifamily apartment development to be known as The Rushmore, located at 800 Highway 6 South, Houston, TX 77079 - DISTRICT G – HUFFMAN
- was presented. After discussion, a roll call vote was requested.
Mayor Whitmire voting aye
Council Member Peck voting no
Council Member Jackson voting aye
Council Member Kamin voting no
Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent on personal business
Council Member Flickinger voting no
Council Member Thomas absent on personal business
Council Member Huffman voting no
Council Member Castillo voting no
Council Member Martinez voting no
Council Member Pollard voting aye
Council Member Castex-Tatum voting aye
Council Member Ramirez absent on personal business
Council Member Davis voting no
Council Member Carter absent on personal business
Council Member Plummer voting no
Council Member Alcorn voting no
ORDINANCE 2024-0824 FAILED
18. ORDINANCE authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (United Airlines, Inc Terminal Improvement Projects), Series 2024B (AMT) and providing for the security thereof; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Supplemental Terminal Trust Indenture, an amendment to Second Amended and Restated Special Facilities Lease Agreement, and other related or Ancillary Transaction Agreements; approving the form, use and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement; making certain findings with respect thereto and containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an emergency - was presented. Tagged by Council Member Plummer
22. ORDINANCE declaring surplus and authorizing sale of certain real property consisting of the following parcels: 1) approximately 1.248 acres of land located at 8418 and 8422 Jensen Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas 77093, and identified as Parcel P99-002, and 2) approximately 0.64 acre of land located at 7131 Cullen Blvd., Houston, Harris County, Texas 77021, and identified as Parcel RP77-001; approving and authorizing Real Estate Marketing Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and WOMACK DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT REALTORS, INCORPORATED, for Marketing and Sale of Surplus Property - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2024-0825 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and PM AM CORPORATION for Burglar Alarm Administration Services for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - 5 Years with 3 one-year options - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0826 ADOPTED
27. 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 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0827 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of UPTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SIXTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS; approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; G - HUFFMAN and J - POLLARD - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0828 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE appropriating $10,314,889.87 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION dba TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION CONSULTANTS for West Belt Railroad Grade Separation; providing funding for contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICTS H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0829 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE awarding Professional Services Contract to GOODMAN CORPORATION for Grant Consulting Services for Houston Public Works - 2 Years with 1 one 1-year option - $1,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0830 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE awarding Professional Services Contract to WSP USA, INC for Grant Consulting Services; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0831 ADOPTED
NON CONSENT AGENDA
MISCELLANEOUS
43. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the proposed tax abatement agreement with INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL LLC
HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 13, 2024
- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing on November 13, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castillo absent. MOTION 2024-0838 ADOPTED
44. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the designation of a Landmark, Protected Landmark or Significant Structure upon application by the property owner(s)
HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 20, 2024
- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing on November 20, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castillo absent. MOTION 2024-0839 ADOPTED
MATTERS HELD
46. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck to adopt 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 - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 4 on Agenda of October 23, 2024
- was presented, after a lengthy discussion a roll call vote was requested.
Mayor Whitmire voting aye
Council Member Peck voting aye
Council Member Jackson voting no
Council Member Kamin voting aye
Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent on personal business
Council Member Flickinger voting aye
Council Member Thomas absent on personal business
Council Member Huffman voting aye
Council Member Castillo absent
Council Member Martinez absent
Council Member Pollard voting no
Council Member Castex-Tatum voting aye
Council Member Ramirez absent on personal business
Council Member Davis voting aye
Council Member Carter absent on personal business
Council Member Plummer voting no
Council Member Alcorn absent
MOTION 2024-0840 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Alcorn first There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 12:36 p.m.
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