City of Houston City Council met Nov. 19 & 20

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City of Houston City Council met Nov. 19 & 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 19-20, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, 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 Mario Castillo and Joaquin Martinez out of the City on City business.

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

Proclamations

Council Member Flickinger presented a proclamation recognizing the Houston Area Apprenticeship Advisory Committee celebrating the 10th Anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week from November 17-23, 2024.

Council Member Castex-Tatum presented a proclamation to Judge Wanda Adams on behalf of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) celebrating 20 years of providing free tax services to the community.

Mayor Whitmire presented a proclamation recognizing the new Youth Poet Laureate.

Invocation

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Flickinger for the Invocation after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of November 6, 2024 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 moving Harvey Clemons to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and adding Jessi Bowman to the bottom of the two (2) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Huffman and Alcorn absent. MOTION 2024-0870 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Peck for a procedural motion. Council Member Peck moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Karina Velasquez to follow Harvey Clemons on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Huffman and Alcorn absent. MOTION 2024-0871 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Davis for a procedural motion. Council Member Davis moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Sherry Butler and Anna Harris to the bottom of the two (2) minutes Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Huffman and Alcorn absent.

MOTION 2024-0872 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Jackson for a procedural motion. Council Member Jackson moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Ericka Hubbard and Kendra London to the three (3) minutes Non-Agenda List of Speakers after Karina Velasquez and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Huffman and Alcorn absent.

MOTION 2024-0873 ADOPTED

At 2:05 p.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers

WILLIAM FRANKS - Historic preservation – Item 1. Not Present

1 - MARK TALMA - Protected landmark – Item 1.

2 - TERRY GOELZER - Protected landmark – Item 1.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a procedural motion. Council Member Evans-Shabazz moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Candace Joseph and Kobe McFall to the bottom of the three (3) minutes Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Thomas and Huffman absent. MOTION 2024-0874 ADOPTED

3 - MARIAN WRIGHT - Archaeological and Historic Board – Item 1.

4 - JOETTA STEVENSON - Generators – Item 31.

5 - IAN JOHNSON - TIRZ 27.

6 - CANDACE JOSEPH - No Subject.

7 - KOBE MCFALL - No Subject.

GAIL MARTENS - Violation of disability act/Campanile at Justice Park dispute. Not Present

8 - JESSI BOWMAN - No Subject.

9 - SHERRY BUTLER - Campanile at Justice Park dispute.

10 - ANNA HARRIS - Campanile at Justice Park dispute.

11 - HARVEY CLEMONS - Pleasant Hill Senior Center.

12 - KARINA VELASQUEZ - No Subject.

13 - ERICKA HUBBARD - No Subject.

14 - KENDRA LOUDON - No Subject.

PEBBLES HAINES - Clarify on detainment. Not Present

15 - GEORGE PICADO - Jensen Park renovation delayed.

KARLA SOTO - Jensen Park renovation delayed. Not Present

16 - ABBY REYNA - Jensen Park renovation delayed.

ASHTON MARSHALL - Jensen Park renovation delayed. Not Present

17 - KEVIN APODACA - Jensen Park renovation delayed.

18 - BRENDA DUENAS - Jensen Park renovation delayed.

19 - ALEX REYNA - Jensen Park renovation delayed.

20 - NORMA SIERRA - Service request closed.

21 - MELISSA ABRANTES - Montrose Blvd. Project/Attracting talent to Houston.

22 - CHRISTOPHER PARMA - Montrose Blvd. Project and street safety.

23 - ALEXIA HERNANDEZ - Montrose plan.

24 - GIA LONGSWORTH - Montrose Blvd. Improvement Project.

25 - PRANAV MANDYAM - No Subject.

26 - JUNE SAYLES - 9-1-1 pranks calls.

ANTHONY BARRON - IAH improvements for the holidays. Not Present

27 - SPENCER SWEARINGER - Property in the neighborhood.

28 - BRODERICK BUTLER – Neighborhood crime.

29 - NAUSIL DAUD - Community issue.

30 - CHRIS FERIANTE - Water quality.

31 - TARA WARD – Easement.

32 - SONIA LEWIS - Wrongful termination.

33 - FELIPE WOODS - Public transportation in the Greater Houston area.

TRUDY SAWYER - Hit and runs/injuries. Not Present

34 - BRUCE JACKSON, JR. - Ordinance 2022-234.

DOMINIC MAZOCH - Historic building – Item 1. Not Present

35 - JACOB KLEMENTICH - Mattress Mack and HCSCC.

36 - CAROLYN RIVERA - Gold Star Metal Recycling.

JOSEPH BALLARD - Fifth Ward Community. Not Present

At 4:46 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here. houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/321005

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, November 20, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, 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 Member Abbie Kamin absent on personal business. Council Members Mario Castillo and Joaquin Martinez out of the City on City business.

At 9:06 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and invited Administrative Associate, Karina Velazquez to the podium.

Today, they have the fabulous Houston Zoo. The council member with the least amount of money for the Blue Bin Fundraiser kisses a critter. The Houston Zoo has brought a beautiful plated lizard named Dixie. The Council Members with the least amount were Council Members Castillo and Ramirez.

At 9:13 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call Items 2 and 3.

2. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-277 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the qualifications of the Director of the Houston Public Works Department; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability - was presented. Mayor Whitmire requested a Roll Call Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

Mayor Whitmire voting aye

Council Member Peck voting aye

Council Member Jackson voting aye

Council Member Kamin absent on personal business

Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting aye

Council Member Flickinger voting aye

Council Member Thomas absent

Council Member Huffman voting aye

Council Member Castillo out of the City on City business.

Council Member Martinez out of the City on City business.

Council Member Pollard voting aye

Council Member Castex-Tatum voting aye

Council Member Ramirez voting aye

Council Member Davis voting aye

Council Member Carter voting aye

Council Member Plummer voting aye

Council Member Alcorn voting aye

ORDINANCE 2024-0880 ADOPTED

3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of RANDALL MACCHI as Director of Houston Public Works

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 2 above – was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Thomas absent. MOTION 2024-0875 ADOPTED

At 9:39 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call Item 1.

1. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the designation of a Landmark, Protected Landmark or Significant Structure upon application by the property owner(s) - was presented,

Mayor Whitmire invited the Planning & Development Department, Division Manager, Roman McAllen to present a presentation to members of Council.

Members of Council commented and questioned Mr. McAllen.

At 9:55 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Speaker’s List for the Public Hearing.

1 - MARK TALMA

2 - AMY VONBOKEL

3 - KERRY GOELZER

4 - EMILY ARDOIN

5 - LEE PERRY

6 - CHRISTY STEWART

7 - BARTON KELLY

8 - OLIVIA TARRICONE

9 - NICK PINCOLINI

10 - DOMINIC MAZOCH

Mayor Whitmire asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on Item 1. Seeing none, Mayor Whitmire requested a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of closing the public hearing and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2024-0876 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a point of personal privilege. Council Member Evans-Shabazz recognized students from Jack Yates High School and wanted to acknowledge them. They are the government class from Jack Yates and requested that they stand to be recognized.

10:29 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

ACCEPT WORK

4. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,760,991.57 and acceptance of work on contract with D. L. ELLIOTT ENTERPRISES, INC for Waterline Rehab and Replacement Project - 19.97% under the original contract amount (WA11288) - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0877 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

5. AMEND MOTION NO. 2020-0116, 3/11/2020, TO INCREASE spending authority from $1,785,734.00 to $5,345,920.00 for Purchase of Electricity for the Finance Department from ENTERGY, TEXAS INC and TO EXTEND the term from March 16, 2027 to March 16, 2031 - $3,560,186.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0878 ADOPTED

6. MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC for Purchase of a Mobile Generator through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $92,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0879 ADOPTED

7. DEERE & COMPANY - $716,815.69, KINLOCH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY, INC - $209,780.24 and KING RANCH AG & TURF for Purchase of Groundskeeping and Restoration Equipment through the BuyBoard and Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $992,043.80 - Enterprise and Storm Water Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0880 ADOPTED

8. BEVCO COMPANY INC to Furnish and Install one Walco Industrial Laminator and Roller Table for Houston Public Works - $106,188.00 - Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0881 ADOPTED

9. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $5,063,877.00 for Purchase of Replacement Parts, Training Services, and Repair Services through Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for Various Departments from WATERBLASTING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC dba HOG TECHNOLOGY - 2 Years - Enterprise and Fleet Management Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0882 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

11. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and FUNDACION LATINOAMERICANA DE ACCION SOCIAL, INC to extend term of Subrecipient Agreement and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Funds to support continued operation of a Job Services Program with Supportive Services for households living with HIV/AIDS - $750,00.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT J - POLLARD - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2024-0881 ADOPTED

12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, INC OF HOUSTON, TEXAS to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for Early Childhood Education and Out of School Time Program for low-to-moderate income families through Wesley Day School and Kurtz Education/Recreation Center - $125,000.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0882 ADOPTED

13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for the administration and operation of Childcare Services Program for Early Childhood Development Program with Supportive Services for low-to moderate income families - $100,000.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0883 ADOPTED

14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Developer Agreement between City of Houston and A CARING SAFE PLACE, INC under City of Houston Community Housing Development Organization Single-Family Home Development Program to amend cost projections, increase the amount of time the Director may extend the time of performance, and change provisions regarding definitions, the affordability period, and sales contracts; authorizing Mayor to execute said Second Amendment to Developer Agreement with A Caring Safe Place, Inc - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - The City Secretary advised that Item 14 has not been received. If it’s received during the meeting, it will be considered at the end of the agenda.

15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Developer Agreement between City of Houston and HEART OF HOUSTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC, to extend amount of time the Director may extend time of performance; change provisions regarding definitions, CHDO proceeds, recapture requirements, and the affordability period; and replace the forms of the Homebuyer Home Statement, Homebuyer Note and Homebuyer Deed of Trust - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - The City Secretary advised that Item 15 has not been received. If it’s received during the meeting, it will be considered at the end of the agenda.

16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing tenth amendment to Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program Rental Housing Projects Round 2 Subrecipient Grant Agreement between City of Houston and THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS extending Contract #13-181-000-7294 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0884 ADOPTED

17. ORDINANCE approving Pricing Certificate relating to terms, principal amounts and interest rates of the Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (United Airlines, Inc Terminal Improvement Projects), Series 2024B (AMT); approving, confirming and ratifying matters related thereto; making certain findings with respect thereto; making certain findings with respect thereto; and declaring an emergency - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0885 ADOPTED

18. ORDINANCE appropriating $160,000,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund, and $40,000,000.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund as an additional appropriation for Airport Use and Lease Agreement at William P. Hobby Airport between City of Houston and SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0886 ADOPTED

19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of application for and acceptance of Grant Funding through the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Fire Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program and extend the budget period - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0887 ADOPTED

20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT for Intervention and Case Management Services for the Houston Health Department - 1 Year - $89,000.00 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0888 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2010-403 to increase spending authority for Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Tenant, and HPT TRS IHG-3, INC managed by IHG Management (Maryland), LLC, Landlord - $209,708.74 - Central Service Revolving Fund - The City Secretary advised that Item 22 has not been received. If it’s received during the meeting, it will be considered at the end of the agenda.

23. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2009-883 to increase spending authority for Tower License Agreement between City of Houston and PINNACLE TOWERS ASSET HOLDING, LLC, Licensor - $301,183.24 - Central Service Revolving Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0889 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2011-226 to increase spending authority for Tower License Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee, and PINNACLE TOWERS ASSET HOLDING, LLC, Licensor - $405,559.59 - Central Service Revolving Fund - The City Secretary advised that Item 24 has not been received. If it’s received during the meeting, it will be considered at the end of the agenda.

26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Landlord, and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Tenant, for space at 3301, 3303 and 3305 Lyons Avenue, Houston, Texas, known as The Deluxe Theatre - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - The City Secretary advised that Item 26 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

27. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and ITSA HOLDINGS, INC dba ROOTS BLOWERS, LLC for Blower Repair and Replacement Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $12,729,125.10 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0890 ADOPTED

32. ORDINANCE authorizing submission of Electronic Application for Grant Assistance to the STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR for the FY2024 Homeland Security Grant in accordance with the Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security 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 2024-0891 ADOPTED

33. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east and west sides of the 1600 Block of Arlington Street, between E. 16th Street and E. 18th Street within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0892 ADOPTED

34. ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 700 Block of Bayland Avenue, between Watson Street and Reagan 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 - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0893 ADOPTED

35. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 500 Block of Bayland Avenue, between Northwood Street and Helen 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 - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0894 ADOPTED

36. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north side of the 1400 Block of Michigan Street, between Waugh Drive and Commonwealth Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Building Line Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0895 ADOPTED

37. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the south side of the 1400 Block of Michigan Street, between Waugh Drive and Commonwealth Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Building Line Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0896 ADOPTED

38. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to agreement between City of Houston and the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering 2018 Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0625, as amended) - DISTRICTS H - CASTILLO and J - POLLARD - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0897 ADOPTED

40. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Seller, and SUMER GROUP, LLC, Purchaser, for sale of approximately 7,000 square-feet of land, being all of Lot 182, Block 10, Lincoln City Section 5, Harris County, Texas, for $95,000.00 - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0898 ADOPTED

41. ORDINANCE appropriating $10,500,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax, approving and authorizing purchase of land and other interests in real property and payment of costs of such purchases and/or condemnations, with associated costs for Appraisal Fees, Title Policies and Services, expenses associated with removing improvements from the right-of-way, Relocation Expenses, Recording Fees and other Services, in connection with negotiations to settle Purchases, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees for and in connection with construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0899 ADOPTED

44. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-842, passed second reading November 14, 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0842 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING

45. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-843, passed second reading November 14, 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0843 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING

46. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-844, passed second reading November 14, 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0844 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING

47. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-845, passed second reading November 14, 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0845 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING

48. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-846, passed second reading November 14, 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0846 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING

49. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-847, passed second reading November 14, 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0847 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING

50. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-848, passed second reading November 14, 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0848 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING

51. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-849, passed second reading November 14, 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0849 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

10. RESOLUTION of City of Houston, Texas designating existing, High-comfort bikeway along Woodhead Street in Montrose Neighborhood as "Pat Walsh Memorial Bikeway" and providing other matters related to the subject - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2024-0050 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Agreement between City of Houston and the TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION, for the Texas Abstinence Education Services Under Sexual Risk Avoidance Grant Program for the Houston Health Department; and authorizing the Director to expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant – was presented and Tagged by Council Members Thomas, Huffman and Carter.

25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and MELINDA ABBT to settle a lawsuit; Civil Action No: 4:19-CV-01353; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division - $850,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund - was presented and Tagged by Council Member Flickinger.

28. ORDINANCE amending Ordinances No. 2021-0974 and 2023-134 to increase maximum contract amount for Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and WASTECH CORPORATION, previously known as, RUBICON GLOBAL, LLC for Automated Vehicle Tracking, Routing, and Performance Management System for the Solid Waste Management Department - $1,960,296.00 - General Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. ORDINANCE 2024-0900 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,340,322.71 out of Fleet Management Fund; approving and authorizing Sole Source Agreement between City of Houston and CLEAR LAKE POWERBOAT SERVICES, INC, for Boat Maintenance and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. ORDINANCE 2024-0901 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and ALVAREZ & MARSAL PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES, LLC for Process Improvement Consulting Services through the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - $884,500.00 - Building Inspection Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. ORDINANCE 2024-0902 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE appropriating $899,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund; appropriating $150,000.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Project Fund; amending Ordinance No. 2020-0541 to increase maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and GENERATE ER-NG, LLC as assigned by Enchanted Rock Solutions, LLC for Standby/Emergency Power Generation Services for Houston Public Works - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0903 ADOPTED

39. ORDINANCE authorizing sale of 215,309 square feet right-of-way easement out of City fee owned land, being out of and a part of Buffalo Bayou; selling property to TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION to reconstruct a portion of IH 45 Highway, known as North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), at IH 69 north and IH 10, between Houston’s downtown and North Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8), in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $613,631.00 and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, Council Member Plummer voting nay, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2024-0904 ADOPTED

42. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,973,622.60 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and RS&H, INC for Antoine Drive Paving and Drainage; Acorn Street to Cole Creek; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICT A - PECK - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0905 ADOPTED

43. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,878,059.55 out of Contributed Capital Projects Fund and $772,692.00 from Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF; awarding contract to TIKON GROUP, INC for Sidewalk Program Package 4; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to 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 Contributed Capital Projects Fund and the Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0906 ADOPTED

NON CONSENT AGENDA

MISCELLANEOUS

52. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE for the Amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Seventeen, City of Houston, Texas (Memorial City Zone)

HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 4, 2024

- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing on December 4, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0883 ADOPTED

53. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON)

HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 4, 2024

- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing on December 4, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0884 ADOPTED

54. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE) - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM

HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. – DECEMBER 4, 2024

- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing on December 4, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0885 ADOPTED

55. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the designation for the INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL, LLC. REINVESTMENT ZONE for tax abatement purposes

HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. – WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 4, 2024

- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing on December 4, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0886 ADOPTED

56. MOTION to suspend the rules to reconsider Ordinance No. 2024-824, which failed to pass Council on October 30, 2024 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2024-0887 ADOPTED

57. MOTION that Item 58 below be brought back to Council for reconsideration This item should only be considered after passage of Item 56 above - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0888 ADOPTED

58. 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 57 above - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0907 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD

59. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PECK AND JACKSON

This was Item 23 on Agenda of November 14, 2024

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0908 ADOPTED

60. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PECK AND JACKSON

This was Item 24 on Agenda of November 14, 2024

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0909 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Evans-Shabazz first

There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:09 p.m.

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