City of Houston City Council met Dec. 3 & 4

City of Houston City Council met Dec. 3 & 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3 - 4, 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 and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas absent on City business. Council Members Joaquin Martinez and Leticia Plummer absent on personal business. Council Member Twila Carter absent due to being ill.

At 1:40 pm, Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum called the meeting to order and presented the first proclamation.

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presented a proclamation to the Bayou City Blessing in a Backpack recognizing them for their dedicated service and efforts in combating childhood hunger in the Houston area.

Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to the Houston Health Department recognizing the department’s 10th Anniversary of receiving national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board.

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum (on behalf of Mayor Whitmire) presented the Carnegie Medal for Heroism to John Lally.

Invocation

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Kamin for the Invocation. Council Member Kamin invited Rabbi Sarah Fort (Congregation Beth Yeshurun) for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Council Member Peck moved to adopt the minutes of November 14, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED

Speakers

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Castillo for a procedural motion. Council Member Castillo moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Saif Kazim to follow Bridget Jensen and seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire absent. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding. MOTION 2024-0889 ADOPTED

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Ramirez for a procedural motion. Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Sarah Syed to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire absent. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding. MOTION 2024-0890 ADOPTED

At 2:16 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

1 - BRIDGET JENSEN - Item 13 - Investment Policy.

2 - SAIF KAZIM - Item 13.

3 - SARAH SYED – Item 13.

4 - MANUELA LANE – Continuous flooding in front of home/Houston Permitting Center. At 2:29 p.m., Mayor Whitmire came into the meeting.

5 - LARRY SCHWARTZ – Chapter 19 Regulations/Floodplain.

6 - SOPHIA MARTINEZ – Parking Ordinance/Harassment.

TAMARA KENTNER –Residential parking restriction permit. Not Present

DEBORAH MYLES – Missing cash payments/Water bill. Not Present

JERRY WADE – Weekly garbage pickup. Not Present

LINDA BURRELL – Heavy trash not being picked up. Not Present

ANEISHA WILDER – Apartment and tenant issues. Not Present

7 - DR. NTUBA AKWO – General advice.

RODNEY UNDERWOOD – Repairs. Not Present

PATRICIA WILLIAMS – Neighborhood streets/Overgrown lots. Not Present

8 - LOUIS TORRES – Children’s Parade.

9 - BARBARA HILL – HPD.

MILLICENT HOLLIDAY –Safety. Not Present

10 - ANTHONY BARRON – Airport Recommendations.

11 - CYNTHIA WARE – Housing Authority/Columbia Residential.

12 - SHARMAN JONES – Discrimination

PAMELA BONTA – 800 Middle St. Not Present

SANDRA EDWARDS – 800 Middle St. Not Present

13 - JOE JENNINGS – Peru’s new port/Future of Houston.

14 - THEODORE CARTERO – Mental health.

15 - TONYA ROBINSON – HUD.

16 - RONALD BETTAGE – Peace in Development.

17 - SERREZA PAGE – Housing.

STEVE WILLIAMS – Rape and potential murder/1200 Travis. Not Present

SHARON MARSHALL-HALL – My vote didn’t count/Homeless/Government hacking my accounts. Not Present

EDURADO DURAN – Sociology paper. Not Present

18 - ILY-MONTOYA-RIVAS – FEMA’S System.

ANNA HARRIS – Campanile at Justice Park dispute. Not Present

19 - MAURICE BELL – Homeland and Social Security.

20 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – Abortion vs. Adoption.

21 - LAURA CONELY – Sidewalks.

At 3:44 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here. houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/321602

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, December 4, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas absent on City business. Council Member Tarsha Jackson absent on personal business.

At 9:04 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 - 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 October 31, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Castillo, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0891 ADOPTED

At 9:27 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call Item 1 and he invited the Assistant Director of the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Development, Jennifer Curley, to the podium to present three (3) presentations to members of Council.

1. PUBLIC HEARING for the Amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL CITY ZONE) - DISTRICTS A - PECK and G – HUFFMAN - was presented and Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Speakers List for Item 1.

1 - DOMINIC MAZOCH – Item 1.

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 2024-0892 ADOPTED

2. PUBLIC HEARING regarding an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY - (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON) - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented and Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Speaker’s List for Item 2.

1 - DOMINIC MAZOCH - Item 2.

Mayor Whitmire asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on Item 2. 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. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2024-0893 ADOPTED

3. PUBLIC HEARING 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 - was present and Mayor Whitmire asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on Item 3. 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 2024-0894 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire invited Senior Staff Analyst with the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Development, Andrew Busker, to the podium for a presentation for members of Council

4. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the designation for INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL, LLC. REINVESTMENT ZONE for tax abatement purposes - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

Mayor Whitmire asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on Item 4. 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. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2024-0895 ADOPTED

CONSENT AGENDA

MISCELLANEOUS

5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of DEAN E. CORGEY to Position Two of the MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION and the FIREFIGHTER’S & POLICE OFFICERS’ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, for a term to expire June 14, 2027 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2024-0896 ADOPTED

6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for payment to TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY for 2025 Public Health Service Fees - $2,437,340.25 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0897 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

8. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $185,780.00 for Purchase of Emergency Alert System and Dispatch Software License Upgrades, Maintenance and Support Services for the Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Houston Fire Department, from the sole source vendor CUSTOM LOGIC DESIGN, INC through July 2026 - Central Service Revolving Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0898 ADOPTED

9. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $276,012.00 for Purchase of Software License Renewal, Maintenance and Support for the Constellation Safety and Security Risk Management System through the General Services Administration Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security from SECURE PASSAGE, INC - 5 Years - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0899 ADOPTED

10. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES HOUSTON LLC/dba CHASTANG FORD for Purchase of One (1) One-Ton Ford F-350 Rapid Response Truck through the HGAC Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $110,878.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0900 ADOPTED

11. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $501,393.00 for Purchase of Microsoft Unified Support Services supporting Microsoft Products through the Texas Department of Information Resources for the Houston Police Department, for a period ending September 30, 2025 from MICROSOFT CORPORATION - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0901 ADOPTED

12. AMEND MOTION #2021-95, 3/3/2021, TO INCREASE spending authority from $1,870,271.00 to $2,337,838.75 for Purchase of Rolls Royce Turbine Engine Replacement Parts, Overhaul/Exchange and Repair Services for the Houston Police Department, from KEYSTONE TURBINE SERVICES, LLC General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0902 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS-HOUSTON to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continued administration and operation of Project Access, a Homeless Transportation Program to provide homeless persons with access to Essential Health and Social Services Resources - $250,000.00 -

Grant Fund - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0910 ADOPTED

15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to provide Fiscal Year 2025 Homeless Housing and Service Program Funding for continued operation of Housing Navigation Center located at 2903 Jensen Drive, Houston, Texas 77026 - $580,791.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0911 ADOPTED

16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CHINESE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for Early Childhood Development and Out-of-School Time Youth Enrichment Programs for low-to-moderate income families - $140,000.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS and J - POLLARD - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0912 ADOPTED

17. 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0913 ADOPTED

18. 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0914 ADOPTED

20. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,402,305.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund, awarding Construction Contract to FMG CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC for IAH Terminal D Sterile Corridor Restroom Renovation Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston(IAH) (Project No. 971A); 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 and testing, and contingency relating to IAH Terminal D Sterile Corridor Restroom Renovation financed by the Airports Improvement Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0915 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement between City of Houston and AERO HOUSTON CENTRAL, L.P. related to space in Central Cargo Area at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) - Revenue - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0916 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0917 ADOPTED

23. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2009-883 to increase spending authority for Tower License Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee and PINNACLE TOWERS ASSET HOLDING, LLC, Licensor - $301,183.24 - Central Service Revolving Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0918 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and KARLA SOLIS to settle a lawsuit - $81,912.26 - Property & Casualty Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0919 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-35 to increase the maximum contract amount and approve first amendment with MAGNA FLOW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC for Maintenance and Pump-out of Special Waste and Stormwater Interceptors Services for the General Services Department - $800,000.00 - General Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0920 ADOPTED

26. ORDINANCE appropriating funds in the amount of $550,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, to the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Replacement (HVAC) Services Contract with STAR SERVICE, INC OF HOUSTON, for the Houston Fire Department Val Jahnke Training Facility HVAC Replacement - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0921 ADOPTED

27. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,030,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund for Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Upgrades at 8000 N. Stadium - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0922 ADOPTED

32. ORDINANCE providing for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on Historical Site located at 2506 Rosedale Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for revocation of such Tax Exemption and recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0923 ADOPTED

33. ORDINANCE providing for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on Historical Site located at 3453 Inwood Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for revocation of such Tax Exemption and recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0924 ADOPTED

34. ORDINANCE providing for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on Historical Site located at 4000 S. MacGregor Way in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for revocation of such Tax Exemption and recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0925 ADOPTED

38. ORDINANCE approving Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 16 (UPTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) and HARRIS COUNTY to participate as taxing unit in the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and G - HUFFMAN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0926 ADOPTED

39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds from the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the FY2025 Project Safe Neighborhoods Program Grant; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department (“Police Chief”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process 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 2024-0927 ADOPTED

42. ORDINANCE approving Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS to provide temporary financial assistance for emergency repairs to Lake Livingston Dam - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0928 ADOPTED

43. 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. 2021-0724, as amended) - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0929 ADOPTED

44. 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. 2021-0725, as amended) - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0930 ADOPTED

45. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,116,288.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houton and CP&Y, INC dba STV INFRASTRUCTURE for Capacity Remedial Measure Plan (CRMP) Package 7 - Area 1 - Basin IB043; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0931 ADOPTED

47. ORDINANCE appropriating $130,658.85 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - East Ten Park, Maxey Road, Mesa Drive, Westmont and North Shore (Approved by Ordinance No. 2013-0330, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS

E - FLICKINGER and I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0932 ADOPTED

48. ORDINANCE appropriating $525,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ALLIANCE TRANSPORTATION GROUP, LLC for Intersection Safety Improvements Project FY24 #1; providing funding for 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 2024-0933 ADOPTED

49. ORDINANCE granting to GAINSBOROUGH WASTE, a Texas 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 2024-0934 ADOPTED

50. ORDINANCE granting to LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, 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 2024-0935 ADOPTED

51. ORDINANCE granting to SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC, a Wisconsin Corporation authorized to transact business in Texas, 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 2024-0936 ADOPTED

52. ORDINANCE granting to SET ENVIRONMENTAL, INC, a Texas 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 2024-0937 ADOPTED

53. ORDINANCE granting to SUPERIOR WASTE SOLUTIONS, 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 2024-0938 ADOPTED

54. ORDINANCE granting to SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA, LLC, a Foreign 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 2024-0939 ADOPTED

55. ORDINANCE granting to TEXAS OUTHOUSE, INC, a Texas 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 2024-0940 ADOPTED

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department for approval of the Calendar Year 2025 Budget for HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0903 ADOPTED

13. RESOLUTION approving and adopting a revised Investment Policy for the City of Houston, Texas - was presented and Tagged by Council Members Pollard, Ramirez and Plummer.

19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment between City of Houston and TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE to amend Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Harvey Subrecipient Agreement #21-134-000-C788 with the Texas General Land Office - was presented and Tagged by Council Member Pollard.

28. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-0545 to increase maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and ASKREPLY, INC dba B2GNOW - $537,073.00 - General and Other Funds - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0941 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE designating TPMS DA LLC REINVESTMENT ZONE for Tax Abatement Purposes pursuant to Article IV of Chapter 44 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0942 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Tax Abatement Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, TPMS DA 3 LLC, and TPMS DA 4 LLC, for property located within TPMS DA LLC TAX ABATEMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN This item should only be considered after passage of Item 29 above - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0943 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Tax Abatement Agreement between City of Houston and INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL LLC, WAYFAIR, LLC, and PROLOGIS LOGISTICS SERVICES INCORPORATED, for the development of a Manufacturing Facility - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented and Tagged by Council Member Flickinger.

35. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of CITY PARK REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWELVE, 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 - PECK and C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0944 ADOPTED

36. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of FIFTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER EIGHTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (FIFTH WARD ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented and Tagged by Council Members Ramirez, Davis, Carter, Plummer and Alcorn.

37. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of UPPER KIRBY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINETEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (UPPER KIRBY 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 and G - HUFFMAN - was presented and Tagged by Council Members Kamin and Ramirez.

40. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the electronic submission of Grant Application to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE for the FY25 Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program and the acceptance of the award for the Houston Police Department; declaring the city’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department (“Police Chief”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the Chief to accept the Grant Award and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, to extend the budget period and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0945 ADOPTED

41. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require continued use of a 20-foot-wide Storm Sewer Easement located east of Asbury Street, between Logan Lane and Memorial Drive, situated in the John Reinerman Survey, Abstract No. 642, and being a portion of unrestricted Reserve “A,” Block 1 of Orion Place, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said easement to the underlying property owner, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $43,255.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0946 ADOPTED

46. ORDINANCE appropriating $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and GRADIENT GROUP, LLC for FY24 Street Rehabilitation Design Projects Contract #1; 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 2024-0947 ADOPTED

NON CONSENT AGENDA

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

56. AMEND MOTION #2024-866, 11/14/2024, TO REFLECT the correct Purchase amount from $157,893.40 to $209,109.80 for Trailer-Mounted Sewer Jet Cleaners for Houston Public Works through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement from INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY CO., LLC - REQUIRES THREE MOTIONS - was presented, the City Secretary advised that Item 56 needs three (3) motions.

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to reconsider and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0904 ADOPTED

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to bring Item 56 back to council for reconsideration and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0905 ADOPTED

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to consider the main item and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0906 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD

57. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS THOMAS, HUFFMAN and CARTER This was Item 21 on Agenda of November 20, 2024 - was presented and Tagged by Council Member Castillo.

58. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLICKINGER

This was Item 25 on Agenda of November 20, 2024

- was presented and Tagged by Council Kamin.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Castillo first.

There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:52 a.m.

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