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City of Houston City Council met Nov. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Roll Call
A consolidated meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn, Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Tiffany D. Thomas and Joaquin Martinez absent on personal business.
At 9:07 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for the Invocation.
Invocation
Council Member Evans-Shabazz invited Pastor Linda Davis (Boynton Chapel Methodist Church) to give the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of August 13 - 14, 2024; August 20 - 21, 2024; August 27 - 28, 2024; September 10 - 11, 2024; September 17 - 18, 2024; September 24 - 25, 2024; October 1 - 2, 2024; October 8 - 9, 2024; October 15 - 16, 2024 and October 22 - 23, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED
Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call Item 2.
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of ANGEL PONCE-TREVIZO to Position One of the BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, for an unexpired term ending April 7, 2026 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Kamin and Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0841 ADOPTED
At 9:24 a.m., Mayor Whitmire recessed for five (5) minutes.
At 9:32 Mayor Whitmire called the meeting back to order and requested the City Secretary to call Item 42.
42. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck to adopt 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 - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN
This was Item 4 on Agenda of October 30, 2024
- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Kamin and Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0842 ADOPTED
Speakers
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Ramirez for a procedural motion. Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Jacob Klementich to be the first speaker and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Kamin absent. MOTION 2024-0843 ADOPTED
Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers
1 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – Dynamo/Wescott/Blossom St./Voting.
DONA MURPHEY – Item No. 44 - Amending Section 2-2 of the Code of Ordinances. Not Present
Mayor Whitmire stepped out of the meeting.
2 - FELIPE WOODS – Item No. 44 - Amending Section 2-2 of the Code of Ordinances.
IAN JOHNSON – Montrose Blvd. Project. Not Present
3 - SUSAN SAJADI – Airbnb.
TRUDY SAWYER – Hit and run. Not Present
4 - EUGENE SCHERER – Introducing company.
5 - SPENCER FARWELL – Housing Inspection Division.
6 - ALEXANDRA OKECHI – Item No. 44 - Amending Section 2-2 of the Code of Ordinances.
FRANKLIN GRIFFIN – Evicted out of abandoned building. Not Present
MICHELLE WILLIAMS – Building manager/Housing. Not Present
STEPHEN NAWAMI – Stolen retirement check. Not Present
MICAELA SALADO – Water bill/Issues with water meter – NEEDS SPANISH TRANSLATOR. Not Present
7 - EMILY NGHIEM – Tax Reform/Cooperative Healthcare by District to resolve funding conflicts.
Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a procedural motion. Council Member Evans-Shabazz moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Roseanna Al-Nashaar to be the next speaker and seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin, Flickinger and Plummer absent.
MOTION 2024-0844 ADOPTED
8 - ROSEANNA AL-NASHAAR – Item No. 44 - Amending Section 2-2 of the Code of Ordinances.
JULIA BUSTOS – No false solutions. Not Present
CAROLINA BUSTOS – No false solutions. Not Present
AUBREE CONTRERAS – No false solutions. Not Present
ERANDI TREVINO - No false solutions. Not Present
9 - DAPHNE SCARBROUGH – Montrose Blvd. Project.
CAROLYN RIVERA – Gold Star Metal Recycling. Not Present
10 - LUCIA MORENO – Civility Ordinance/Magnolia Park.
Mayor Whitmire back into meeting.
11 - SARAH SYED – Item No. 12 – Consulting and Community Outreach Services.
MAURICE BELL – Corruption. Not Present
12 - SOPHIA SAGAR – Item No. 44 - Amending Section 2-2 of the Code of Ordinances.
MARIAN WRIGHT – Historic Commission Board. Not Present
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At 10:30 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call Item 1.
1. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the designation for the TPMS DA LLC Reinvestment Zone for tax abatement purposes and its related tax abatement agreement - was presented, Andrew Busker, Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, gave a presentation to members of Council.
Mayor Whitmire stated that no one has signed up to speak on Item 1 and asked if there was anyone present 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. Council Members Kamin, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0845 ADOPTED
At 10:39 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the consent.
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBER
MISCELLANEOUS
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for payment to TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY for 2025 Public Health Service Fees - $1,900,819.25 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0846 ADOPTED
ACCEPT WORK
6. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,064,739.84 and acceptance of work on contract with TB CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC for Safe Sidewalk Program Work Authorization Project - 3.21% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; D - EVANS SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0847 ADOPTED
7. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $819,184.88 and acceptance of work on contract with BCAC UNDERGROUND, LLC, for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection In Support of Rehabilitation - 1.27 % under the original contract amount - (4277-105) - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex
Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0848 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
8. HEATH CONSULTANTS, INCORPORATED for Purchase of Remote Methane Leak Detectors for the Houston Fire Department - $75,000.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0849 ADOPTED
9. DEERE & COMPANY (through the local distributor, KING RANCH AG & TURF) for Purchase of John Deere Mowers and Ground Maintenance Equipment through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) Cooperative Contract for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - $1,662,217.09 - Reimbursement of Equipment/Project Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0850 ADOPTED
11. KIRILA FIRE TRAINING FACILITIES, INC for Purchase of a Rescue Tower Training Structure for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $347,000.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0851 ADOPTED
12. APPROVE spending authority not to exceed $157,893.40 for Consulting and Community Outreach Services for the Ready Houston Initiative through the H-GAC Purchasing Cooperative for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, from GILBREATH COMMUNICATIONS, INC - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0852 ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS
15. RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of Letter of Approval to LMS INC pursuant to section 773.0573 of Texas Health and Safety Code - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2024-0047 ADOPTED
16. RESOLUTION confirming No Objection to proposed development of certain properties as Affordable Rental Housing, each located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of City of Houston, Texas, or having been annexed into the City of Houston only for limited purposes, and the submittal of applications for Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits for such development. - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2024-0048 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of first amendment to the FY 2022 Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant Agreement to revise the project narrative and budget - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0832 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-866 to increase Spending Authority for Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Tenant, and PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, Landlord - $192,999.45 - Central Service Revolving Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0833 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2009-917 to increase Spending Authority for Tower License Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee, and PINNACLE TOWERS ASSET HOLDING, LLC, Licensor - $264,436.33 - Central Service Revolving Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0834 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and TETRA TECH, INC for Disaster Debris Monitoring Services for the Solid Waste Department - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0835 ADOPTED
24. 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0836 ADOPTED
25. 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0837 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 6.1036 acres of land to BRIDGESTONE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT for inclusion in its district - The City Secretary advised that Item 28 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
29. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 26.6199 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 119, for inclusion in its district - The City Secretary advised that Item 29 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
30. ORDINANCE $275,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; approving and authorizing a Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC for Citywide Traffic Signal Optimization; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0838 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE appropriating $15,544,346.52 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to SERVOX, LLC for Rehabilitation of 6 Lift Stations: Bintliff, Gessner #1, Gessner #2, Park Ten #2, Willowbend, Farther Point; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency and testing services - DISTRICTS A - PECK; G - HUFFMAN; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0839 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,630,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to TEXKOTA ENTERPRISES, LLC for Miscellaneous Small Diameter Waterline, Fire Hydrant, Valve Rehab & Repairs; 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 testing services, contingencies, and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - (WBS No. S-000700-0082-4) - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0840 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,630,000.00 out of the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to TEXKOTA ENTERPRISES, LLC for Miscellaneous Small Diameter Waterline, Fire Hydrant, Valve Rehab & Repairs; 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 testing services, contingencies, and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - (WBS No. S-000700-0083-4) - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0841 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE granting to HIGHWAY 1 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 2024-0842 PASSED FIRST READING
35. ORDINANCE granting to NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS, INC, a California 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 2024-0843 PASSED FIRST READING
36. ORDINANCE granting to NEXUS DISPOSAL, L.L.C., 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 2024-0844 PASSED FIRST READING
37. ORDINANCE granting to PEDRO CORDOVA CO., 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 2024-0845 PASSED FIRST READING
38. ORDINANCE granting to PUBLIC SANITARY WORKS, INC., 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 2024-0846 PASSED FIRST READING
39. ORDINANCE granting to SHALL PROSPER INDUSTRIES 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 2024-0847 PASSED FIRST READING
40. ORDINANCE granting to SURE CAN 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 2024-0848 PASSED FIRST READING
41. ORDINANCE granting to TRENCHCORE, 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 2024-0849 PASSED FIRST READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
4. 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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0853 ADOPTED
5. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,925,260.01 and acceptance of work on contract with T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for FY2019 Drainage Rehabilitation Work Order #5 - 2.49% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck. Tagged by Council Member Pollard.
10. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for Purchase of Executive Search Firm Services for the Human Resources Department, from THE GIDDINGS GROUP - 12 Months Central Service Revolving Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0854 ADOPTED
13. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $400,000.00 for Purchase of Language Services through the Cooperative Contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources for the Municipal Courts Department with MASTERWORD SERVICES, INC for a term through August 17, 2028 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0855 ADOPTED
14. RESOLUTION of City Council of City of Houston, Texas, casting its votes for appointed position on BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARRIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT - was presented, Council Member Huffman voting no, balance voting aye. RESOLUTION 2024-0049 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,546,575.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund, awarding Construction Contract to GONZALEZ GROUP, LP for Terminal D Restroom Renovation at Multiple Gates Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 971); 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 construction services, materials engineering & testing services, and contingency relating to Terminal D Restroom Renovation at Multiple Gates Project financed by the Airports Improvement Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0850 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to extend contract term between City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER for continued Shelter and Support Services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence for the Finance Department - 5 Years - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0851 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and SAMSARA, INC through Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell for purchase of Global Positioning System Devices for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 One-Year options - $5,799,291.25 - Fleet Management Fund - was presented. Tagged by Council Members Huffman and Carter.
26. ORDINANCE establishing creation of Park Eight Walkable Places Area pursuant to Chapter 33 of the Code of Ordinances, within the designated area north of Bellaire Boulevard and west of Beltway 8; identifying and establishing street classifications on the Walkable Places Plan; making findings and containing other provisions related thereto; establishing an effective date - DISTRICT F - THOMAS - was presented. Tagged by Council Member Pollard.
27. ORDINANCE designating an area located in the vicinity of north Bellaire Boulevard and west of Beltway 8 within the proposed Park Eight District Walkable Place Area, as a Special Parking Area within the City of Houston - DISTRICT F - THOMAS - was presented. Tagged by Council Member Pollard.
MATTERS HELD
43. 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
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PLUMMER
This was Item 18 on Agenda of October 30, 2024
- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0852 ADOPTED PROPOSITION A COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM
44. ORDINANCE AMENDING RULE 8, SECTION 2-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to appearances by members of the public - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0853 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Plummer first There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:02 a.m.
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