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City of Houston City Council met Nov. 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Pat J. Daniel, City Secretary, read the description or captions of the Items on the Agenda
Roll Call
A consolidated meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024. Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Mary Nan Huffman, Joaquin Martinez, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter and Sallie Alcorn, Arturo Michel, City Attorney and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Abbie Kamin, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mario Castillo, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum and Letitia Plummer out of the City on City business.
At 9:08 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Davis for the Invocation.
Invocation
Council Member Davis gave the Invocation after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Council Member Peck moved to adopt the minutes of October 29 - 30, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 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 Items 49 and 50 out of order and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0856 ADOPTED
49. 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
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 26 on Agenda of November 6, 2024
- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0854 ADOPTED
50. 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 - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD This was Item 27 on Agenda of November 6, 2024
- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0855 ADOPTED At 9:13 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda.
1. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the proposed tax abatement agreement with INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL LLC - The City Secretary advised that Item 1 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
CONSENT AGENDA
MISCELLANEOUS
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of Membership Fees in the Airports Council International - North America for the Calendar Year 2025 - $182,582.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0857 ADOPTED
ACCEPT WORK
3. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $4,373,967.31 and acceptance of work on contract with REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for FWSD #23 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - 0.05% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0858 ADOPTED
4. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $11,384,949.13 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Shepherd and Durham: Paving and Drainage Project: Washington to Dickson 4.40% over the revised Contract Amount - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0859 ADOPTED
5. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $19,851,956.61 and acceptance of work on contract with INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for Southeast Water Purification Plant (SEWPP) Treatment Modules Rehabilitation, Transfer Pump Station Improvements and Electrical Substation Upgrades - 0.06% over the revised Contract amount - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0860 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
6. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $83,421.75 for Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment through the Texas Smart Buy Purchasing Cooperative for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department, awarded to CON10GENCY CONSULTING, LLC. - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0861 ADOPTED
7. NORTH AMERICAN RESCUE, LLC to provide Rescue Equipment for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of Houston Police Department - $11,623.05 - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0862 ADOPTED
8. Z BAR SUPPLY COMPANY, LLC. for Purchase of Night Vision Devices and MAX Mount Vampire Lights for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $45,505.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0863 ADOPTED
9. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $62,809.50 for Purchase of Pen-Link Software Licenses for the Houston Police Department, from PEN-LINK, LTD. - 12 Months - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0864 ADOPTED
10. GLOBAL WET, LLC to Furnish and Install Rotoshear Internally-Fed Rotating Drum Screen Parts for Houston Public Works - $96,454.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0865 ADOPTED
11. INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY CO., LLC for Purchase of two Trailer-Mounted Sewer Jet Cleaners through the Sourcewell Purchasing Agreement for Houston Public Works - $157,893.40 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0866 ADOPTED
12. REDZONE ROBOTICS, INC for Purchase of Autonomous Pipe Inspection Units for Houston Public Works - $174,925.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0867 ADOPTED
13. AMEND MOTION NO. 2023-0508, 8/2/2023, TO INCREASE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for Emergency Bridge Repair Services for Houston Public Works, awarded to MC2 CIVIL LLC (Formerly NBG Constructors, Inc) - Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0868 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES
14. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVI, CHAPTER 40, CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, by adding an area within and surrounding Magnolia Park Area between Avenue B to 74th Street to Sherman to 75th Street to Avenue B to E. Navigation Street to Baltimore Street to Woodvale Street to Alton Street to Pineview Drive to Capitol Street to S. 75th Street to Brays Bayou to Brays Bayou Greenway Trail to S. 69th Street to S. Wayside to Union Pacific Railway Galveston Sub to Union Pacific East Belt Sub ending at Avenue B as a Designated Area covered by such Article - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0856 ADOPTED
15. ORDINANCE 2024 City of Houston Water Conservation Plan and 2024 City of Houston Drought Contingency Plan and AMENDING CHAPTER 47 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Water Shortages - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0857 ADOPTED
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON to extend term of Subrecipient Agreement and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Funds to support the continued operation of a Job Services Program with Supportive Services for households living with HIV/AIDS - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0858 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Purchase Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and HARRIS COUNTY to amend certain representation, warranties, covenants and conditions to closing - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0859 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-0677 (Passed on August 5th, 2020) as amended by Ordinance No. 2024-0016 (Passed on January 17th, 2024) to increase maximum contract amount for Contract No. 4600016095 for contract between City of Houston and ACCURATE METER & BACKFLOW, LLC for Backflow Preventer Certification Testing and Repair Services for Houston Public Works - $350,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0860 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE approving and amending Ordinance No. 2015-0884 (Approved on September 16, 2015) to increase maximum contract amount; and authorizing first amendment between City of Houston and TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT, INC for Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administration and Related Services for Human Resources Department - 2 Years - $5,684,857.00 - Workers’ Compensation Admin Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0861 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to extend Revenue Contract term between City of Houston and LEXISNEXIS COPLOGIC SOLUTIONS, INC for Traffic Accident Report Sales Website for the Houston Police Department - 1 Year - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0862 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of SUNNYSIDE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-SIX, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SUNNYSIDE ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0863 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of MEDICAL CENTER AREA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-EIGHT, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, (MEDICAL CENTER AREA ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0864 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 1000 Block of W. Cottage Street, between Norhill Boulevard and Michaux Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; making findings and containing other provisions related to the foregoing subject - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0865 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east side of the 100-400 Blocks of Moss Street, between N. Main Street and the end of Moss 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 2024-0866 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north and south sides of the 1000 - 1100 Blocks of W. Fugate Street and north side of 1000-1100 Block of W. Melwood Street, between Studewood Street and Michaux Street within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; making findings and containing other provisions related to the foregoing subject - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0867 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a 6-foot-wide utility easement and a 6-foot-wide prescriptive utility easement, both situated in the Obedience Smith Survey, Abstract No. 696, and being out of and a part of Unrestricted Reserve ‘A,’ Block 1 of Hotel Saint Augustine, Harris County Texas; abandoning said street easement to LORETTO PROJECT, LLC, the abutting property owner, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $103,615.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0868 ADOPTED
36. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as the Booker Landfill West Donovan Drainage Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to nine parcels of land required for the Project and situated in the Samuel McClelland Survey, Abstract No. 544 in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along Ella Park Terrace in the City of Houston, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for Relocation Assistance, Appraisal Fees, Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to nine parcels of land required for the Project - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0869 ADOPTED
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $616,015.70 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and UNITED ENGINEERS, INC for Various Citywide Water and Wastewater Systems Projects (Approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0371): providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0870 ADOPTED
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $7,734,037.15 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; awarding contract to JFT CONSTRUCTION, INC for FY2025 Citywide Concrete Panel Replacement Project #1; 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 and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0871 ADOPTED
39. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-842, passed first reading November 6, 2024
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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-
0842 PASSED SECOND READING
40. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-843, passed first reading November 6, 2024
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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0843 PASSED SECOND READING
41. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-844, passed first reading November 6, 2024
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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0844 PASSED SECOND READING
42. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-845, passed first reading November 6, 2024
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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0845 PASSED SECOND READING
43. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-846, passed first reading November 6, 2024
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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0846 PASSED SECOND READING
44. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-847, passed first reading November 6, 2024
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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0847 PASSED SECOND READING
45. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-848, passed first reading November 6, 2024
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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0848 PASSED SECOND READING
46. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-849, passed first reading November 6, 2024
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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-
0849 PASSED SECOND READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Assignment to and Assumption by THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND IDD of the obligations of the original borrower, The Men’s Center, Incorporated, under a loan by City of Houston to fund construction of a building at 3809 Main Street that provides housing targeting people with substance use disorders - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0872 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Assignment to and Assumption by THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND IDD of the obligations of the original borrower, The Men’s Center, Incorporated, under a loan by City of Houston to fund the construction of a building at 1104 Alabama Street that provides housing targeting people with substance use disorders; amending the existing affordability restrictions - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0873 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, HARDY NEAR NORTHSIDE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, TIRZ 21 and C RV HARDY YARDS, L.P. - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0874 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,000,000.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund for Derivative Agreement with TDINDUSTRIES, INC through Omnia Partners Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing for IAH International Terminal Facility Maintenance Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0875 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE appropriating $726,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, $2,862,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund, $2,269,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, $964,914.00 out of Health Consolidated Construction Fund, $963,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund, $2,650,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund, $100,000.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund, $1,000,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund and $1,205,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund to Task Order/Job Order Contracting Program for Professional and Construction Services for Various City Departments - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0876 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $170,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; previously appropriated to Task Order/Job Order Contracting Program; appropriating $170,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund and $180,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund to Concrete Repair Services Contract with TIMES CONSTRUCTION for various Houston Fire Department Facilities and Acres Homes Multi Service Center - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; E - FLICKINGER; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ - was presented. Tagged by Council Members Peck and Jackson
24. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $124,000.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund previously appropriated to Materials Testing Contract with BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION; appropriating $124,000.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund and appropriating $500,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund for African American Library Envelope Restoration and HVAC Upgrade Project; approve and authorize first amendment to Construction Manager At Risk Contract with ANSLOW BRYANT CONSTRUCTION, LTD; providing funding for materials testing, and contingency - was presented. Tagged by Council Members Peck and Jackson
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing two Professional Environmental Consulting Services Agreements between City of Houston for ENSAFE, INC and TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC for Brownfields Redevelopment Program for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $500,000.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0877 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of MEMORIAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, 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 A - KAMIN and G - HUFFMAN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0878 ADOPTED
MATTERS HELD
47. MOTION By Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck to adopt 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
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 5 on Agenda of November 6, 2024
- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0869 ADOPTED
48. 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
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS HUFFMAN AND CARTER
This was Item 23 on Agenda of November 6, 2024
- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0879 ADOPTED
51. MOTION to suspend the rules to reconsider Ordinance No. 2024-824, which failed to pass Council on October 30, 2024 - The City Secretary advised that Item 51 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
52. MOTION that Item 53 below be brought back to Council for reconsideration. This item should only be considered after passage of Item 51 above - The City Secretary advised that Item 52 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
53. 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
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 52 above - The City Secretary advised that Item 53 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.
At 9:20 a.m., Mayor Whitmire recessed until 9:30 a.m. for the Public Speakers.
At 9:34 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.
CAROLINA BUSTOS – No false solutions. Not Present
JULIA BUSTOS – No false solutions. Not Present
AUBREE CONTRERAS – No false solutions. Not Present
ERANDI TREVINO - No false solutions. Not Present
1 - MARY JONES – Non-payment for waterline repairs
ROBBIE WARD – Kings Court Business Park. Not Present
PATRICIA BROWN – Clubs on Emancipation Ave. Not Present
ANTHONY BARRON – IAH improvements for the holidays. Not Present
TRUDY SAWYER – Hit and run. Not Present
DAVID JEFFERS – Capacity building Houston. Not Present
ROBERT HOLLAND – Veteran’s claims. Not Present
2 - RODNEY RODRIGUEZ – HPD financial
CHANDRA RICHARDSON – Almeda Park disrepair. Not Present
3 - JOHN NICKS – Sidewalks. Houston Smoking ban.
4 - AMY ERICKSON – HISD.
5 - KENDRA LONDON – Community concerns.
6 - ALLEN WEAH – Parks and Recreation and local government.
7 - TONYA ASHLEY – Pleasant Hill Senior Community
8 - MARK RODRIGUEZ – HPW and HPD
DAVID MEARS – Public safety/HPD interaction with public. Not Present
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9 - DENNIS SULLIVAN – Street renaming and event promotion
SHARON HALL – Homelessness. Not Present
PAMELA BONTA – 800 Middle St. Not Present
SANDRA EDWARDS – 800 Middle St. Not Present
SHONTAY EDWARDS – Slumlord. Not Present
CAUWAINE EDWARDS – Slumlord. Not Present
10 - ART SMITH – Mail fraud committed by City of Houston Legal Department
11 - KOFFEE EL-BEY – Mail fraud committed by City of Houston Legal Department
12 - JOSEPH BALLARD – Fifth Ward Super Neighborhood
13 - MAURICE BELL – Homeland
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Carter first There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:01 a.m.
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