City of Houston City Council met Dec. 10

City of Houston City Council met Dec. 10.

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 10 - 11, 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, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Leticia Plummer absent on personal business.

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

Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, recognizing the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s 100th Anniversary.

Council Member Castex-Tatum presented a proclamation to the United Nations Association of Houston Human Rights Day.

Council Member Davis presented a proclamation to Walton Sports and Entertainment recognizing its significant contribution in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.

Invocation

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Ramirez for the Invocation. Council Member Ramirez invited Pastor Steve Wells (South Main Baptist Church) for the Invocation after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of November 19 - 20, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED

Speakers

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castillo for a procedural motion. Council Member Castillo moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Marian Wright to the end of the Speakers List and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2024-0907 ADOPTED

At 2:13 p.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers. 1 - KIM HATTON - Item No. 1 - Closure of a portion of Wanda Lane.

2 - ROSEANNA AL-NASHAAR - Item No. 59 - Houston investments.

3 - DR. SANIA RAHIM - Item 59 - City investment.

ROZINA KARA - Item No. 59 - Revised Investment Policy. Not Present

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 moving Dr. Douglas Breaux to the top of three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Pollard, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0908 ADOPTED

4 - GLADYS HOUSE-EL - 1605 Andrew St. - Housing.

5 - CANDIDA BATEMAN - Homeless crisis.

6 - EARNEST CALTON - Homeless.

7 - LLOYD FORD - Homeless.

8 - DR. DOUGLAS BREAUX - Converting the old multi-purpose in Sunnyside into a federal health clinic.

DAVID JEFFERS - Building Houston. Not Present

MORGAN HAYES - Global Academy for Young Entrepreneurs. Not Present

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Pollard for a procedural motion. Council Member Pollard moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Saif Kazim to be the next speaker on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin, Martinez and Ramirez absent. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding.

MOTION 2024-0908 ADOPTED

9 - SAIF KAZIM - Item 59 - City investment.

SANDRA FRANCIS - Traffic Signs for school. Not Present

IVY SPIVEY - Housing inspector/Wrong information. Not Present

OZELL JOHNSON - Burglary/High water bill. Not Present

10 - NEIL AQUINO - Mayor suspending an Ordinance.

WILL HILL - Public affairs. Not Present

SHERRILLE HUMPHREY - Over run dog population. Not Present

11 - DAVID MEARS - HPW/Traffic signs/HPD Southwest substation.

DWIGHT MACK - Elevation project. Not Present

12 - TONYA ASHLEY - Pleasantville Senior Facility.

MILLICENT HOLLIDAY - Communication/Transparency and safety. Not Present

MICHELLE WILLIAMS - 2100 Memorial Apartment complex. Not Present

13 - YOLANDA FOBBS - Abuse of power.

STEVE WILLIAMS - Homeless - Kidnapping/Rape/1200 Travis. Not Present

EDUARDO DURAN - Sociology paper. Not Present

14 - BRIDGET JENSEN - Item No. 59 - Revised Investment Policy.

15 - FELIPE WOODS - Item No. 59 - Reinvest in Houston.

16 - ANUSHEH SIDDIQUE - Item No. 59 - Revised Investment Policy.

SOPHIA SAGAR - Houston City budget. Not Present

17 - MARIAN WRIGHT – Train Wreck and the issues.

At 3:19 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here. houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/322296

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 11, 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, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Letitia Plummer absent on personal business.

At 9:07 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and moved to the Mayor’s Report.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Whitmire invited Houston Public Works Director, Randy Macchi to present an update in Houston Public Works on the City of Houston Water Billing issues to members of the Council.

Members of Council commented and questioned Mr. Macchi at length.

At 9:44 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

MISCELLANEOUS

2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE CONROE DAM AND RESERVOIR PROJECT operated by the San Jacinto River Authority - $7,027,577.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0910 ADOPTED

3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE LIVINGSTON PROJECT operated by the Trinity River Authority - $6,400,960.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0911 ADOPTED

4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the TRINITY RIVER WATER CONVEYANCE PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $35,923,510.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0912 ADOPTED

5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LUCE BAYOU SYSTEM PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $6,833,337.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0913 ADOPTED

6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE HOUSTON FACILITIES PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $4,737,260.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0914 ADOPTED

7. RECOMMENDATION from Houston Public Works for approval of payment of 2024/2025 Membership Dues to the WATER RESEARCH FOUNDATION - $460,966.28 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0915 ADOPTED

ACCEPT WORK

9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $315,863.08 and acceptance of work on contract with TB CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC for Plum Creek Lift Station Access Road - 17.12% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - The City Secretary advised that Item 9 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

10.RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,229,377.67 and acceptance of work on contract with MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD. for Condition Assessment of Existing 48-inch Water Line Along West Bellfort Avenue from Kirby Drive to Knight Road and Along Holmes Road from Knight Road to Cullen Boulevard - 17.31% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0916 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

11.HOUSTON MAC HAIK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP LTD for Chrysler/Dodge OEM Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $2,338,233.55 - Fleet Management Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0917 ADOPTED

12.DACO FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC for Purchase of Two Emergency Response Vehicles through the Sourcewell Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Airport System - $2,871,469.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0918 ADOPTED

14. PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS, LP for Purchase of Mowers and Ground Maintenance Equipment from the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) Cooperative Supplier for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - $750,349.25 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0919 ADOPTED

15. BRIGGS INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS, INC - $155,900.00 and DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC - $88,150.22 for Purchase of Material Handling Equipment through the BuyBoard and Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Programs for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0920 ADOPTED

17. MATTHEWS SPECIALTY VEHICLES for Purchase of two 26-Foot Winnebago Mobile Classroom Vehicles through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Houston Public Library - $500,670.00 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2024-0921 ADOPTED

18. UR INTERNATIONAL, INC for annual renewal of Application Licenses, Maintenance, and Upgrade Services for the Towed Vehicle Reporting Management System for the Houston Police Department - $75,600.00 - Auto Dealers Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0922 ADOPTED

19. AMEND MOTION #2020-0254, 6/3/2020, TO INCREASE the spending authority for Purchase of Hand Tools and Small Repair Equipment awarded to CITY SUPPLY COMPANY, INC for Houston Public Works - $175,125.00 - Enterprise and Special Revenue Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0923 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-56, as amended, to allocate additional Community Development Block Grant Funding to Home Repair Program Master Contractor Agreements executed thereunder and to increase the maximum contract amount of the Master Contractor Agreements and related Tri-Party Agreements executed pursuant thereto - $4,916,006.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0948 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF GREATER HOUSTON, TEXAS to provide Infant and Early Childhood Development Enrichment Program Services to low- to moderate-income families - $100,000.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0949 ADOPTED

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Reimbursement Payment from City of Houston to GENERAL LAND OFFICE for purchase of approximately 12.22 acres of land, located at 10301 Stella Link Road, Houston, Texas 77025 - $13,970,540.11 - Uptown TIRZ Series 2021 Affordable Homes Fund - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0950 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Reimbursable Agreement between City of Houston and the FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION for Engineering, Design, and Construction Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston; providing a maximum contract amount - $106,110.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0951 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Director of City of Houston Health Department to accept a Grant Award from the TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION for renewal of the Harris County Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant Program; authorizing Director to expend Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant - The City Secretary advised that Item 25 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

27. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,000,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for planned continuation and support of Houston Permitting Center’s Permitting and Inspection System (HOUPERMITS) for the Houston Information Technology Services and on behalf of Houston Public Works - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0952 ADOPTED

28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and ANA SCHETTINI-ALEMAN; to settle a lawsuit - $88,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0953 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC for Onsite Water Treatment, Sludge Dewatering, and Disposal for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 4 one-year options - $101,263,572.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0954 ADOPTED

33. ORDINANCE appropriating $677,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and DUNHILL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Repair and Renovations of Restrooms and Locker Rooms at the Val Jahnke Training Facility for the General Services Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0955 ADOPTED

36. ORDINANCE enlarging boundaries OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL CITY ZONE) - DISTRICTS A - PECK and G - HUFFMAN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0956 ADOPTED

37. ORDINANCE approving fifth 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

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 36 above

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0957 ADOPTED

40. ORDINANCE enlarging boundaries of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE) - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0958 ADOPTED

41. ORDINANCE approving second amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE); authorizing City Secretary to distribute such plan - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 40 above

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0959 ADOPTED

42. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Joint Electronic Application to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE for Grant Assistance from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to fund the FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and approving an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY as joint applicants for such Grant; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for, accept and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the application and to extend the budget period - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0960 ADOPTED

44. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 806 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 and also known as “Battelstein’s” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Landmark; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0961 ADOPTED

45. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 807 North Loop and also known as “Delco House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0962 ADOPTED

46. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 7 Shadow Lawn Street and also known as “Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Johnston House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0963 ADOPTED

47. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 109 Stratford Street, Houston, TX 77006 and known as “The John S. Stewart House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0964 ADOPTED

48. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 612 Waverly Street, Houston, TX, and also known as “Swift and Company Packing Plant” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark and Significant Structure; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0965 ADOPTED

49. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between 1615 SOUTH LOOP WEST, LLC, Seller, and City of Houston, Texas, Purchaser, for ± 14.01 acres of land along with office furniture and personal property, for the Houston Public Works Emergency Management Collaboration needs - $34,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0966 ADOPTED

50. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,455,063.72 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and MBROH ENGINEERING, INC for White Oaks Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT A - PECK - was presented, all voting aye, nays none - ORDINANCE 2024-0967 ADOPTED

51. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,544,268.30 out of Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF, awarding contract to TIKON GROUP, INC for Citywide Work Orders for Council District Service Funds Project #13; 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 Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0968 ADOPTED

52. 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2024-0934 PASSED SECOND READING

53. 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0935 PASSED SECOND READING

54. 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0936 PASSED SECOND READING

55. 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0937 PASSED SECOND READING

56. 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0938 PASSED SECOND READING

57. ORDINANCE granting to SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA, LLC, a Foreign Limited Liability Company, registered to do 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; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - SECOND READING - was, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0939 PASSED SECOND READING

58. 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0940 PASSED SECOND READING

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

1. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of permanent closure of a portion of WANDA LANE - DISTRICT J - POLLARD - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays. MOTION 2024-0924 ADOPTED

8. RECOMMENDATION from the Director of the Houston Emergency Center for approval of the GREATER HARRIS COUNTY 9-1-1 EMERGENCY NETWORK BUDGET for Fiscal Year 2025 (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025) - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays. MOTION 2024-0925 ADOPTED

13. CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET for Two Chevy Tahoes for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Office of Emergency Management - $177,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, Council Member Kamin voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2024-0926 ADOPTED

16. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES - HOUSTON, LLC dba CHASTANG FORD - $1,071,677.00, CHASTANG ENTERPRISES, LLC - $184,084.00 and CALDWELL COUNTRY FORD - $57,370.00 for Purchase of Light-Duty Vehicles for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - Enterprise and Special Revenue Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays. MOTION 2024-0927 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, INC OF HOUSTON, TEXAS to extend term of Subrecipient Agreement and provide additional Community Development Block Grant Funds to continue Case Management and Employment Services to low - to moderate-income individuals living in Houston - $250,000.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0969 ADOPTED

26. ORDINANCE appropriating $850,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for planned Data Center Refresh Project for the Houston Information Technology Services and Various Departments - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2024-0970 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and BLUELINK, LLC for purchase a fully functional Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, on behalf of the Houston Police Department - 1 Year - $73,349.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0971 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fifth amendment between City of Houston and GREATER HOUSTON HEALTHCONNECT, INC, to extend contract term for services of the Emergency Telehealth and Navigation Program for the Houston Fire Department - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0972 ADOPTED

32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreements between City of Houston and (1) BAHWAN CYBERTEK INC, (2) COMMSYS TECHNOLOGY CORP, and (3) NETSYNC NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC, to provide IT Professional and Consulting Services for Houston Information Technology Services; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $30,558,327.50 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds - was presented and Tagged by Council Member Thomas.

34. ORDINANCE relating to the rescheduling or postponement of certain City Council meetings - was presented.

Council Member Kamin presented a written amendment to Item 34 as follows:

1. Insert the following language: Section 7. That the regular meeting of City Council for the calendar year commencing on September 22, 2025, which includes Rosh Hashanah and which meeting would otherwise be conducted in two daily sessions on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 and Wednesday, September 24, 2025 is hereby rescheduled to be conducted in one consolidated session commencing at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Appearance by members of the public shall commence at 9:30 o’clock a.m. during the meeting.

2. Modify the numbering for the following sections to reflect additional dates inclusion.

Mayor Whitmire requested a vote for Council Member Kamin’s amendment on Item 34, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0928 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire requested a vote on Item 34 as amended, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0973 ADOPTED AS AMENDED

35. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of OLD SPANISH TRAIL/ALMEDA CORRIDORS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (OLD SPANISH TRAIL/ALMEDA CORRIDORS ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0974 ADOPTED

38. ORDINANCE enlarging boundaries of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON ZONE) - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0975 ADOPTED

39. ORDINANCE approving seventh amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON ZONE) - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 38 above

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0976 ADOPTED

43. ORDINANCE amending Exhibit “A” of City of Houston Ordinance No. 2022-221 to change current job classification of Commander to Captain and change base pay rate of Police Officer, Probationary; substituting the amended Exhibit as part of current Police Department Classified Personnel Ordinance; providing a repealer; providing for severability - $875,667.00 - General Fund – was presented and Tagged by Council Members Kamin and Thomas

Note: Item 43 was released later in the meeting.

MATTERS HELD

59. RESOLUTION approving and adopting a revised Investment Policy for the City of Houston, Texas TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS POLLARD, RAMIREZ AND PLUMMER This was Item 13 on Agenda of December 4, 2024

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2024-0051 ADOPTED

60. 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 TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD

This was Item 19 on Agenda of December 4, 2024

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0977 ADOPTED

61. 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 TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLICKINGER

This was Item 31 on Agenda of December 4, 2024

- was presented, Council Member Ramirez voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2024-0978 ADOPTED

62. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS RAMIREZ, DAVIS, CARTER, PLUMMER and ALCORN This was Item 36 on Agenda of December 4, 2024 - was presented.

During a lengthy discussion, Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended to refer Item 62 be refer back to the Administration and seconded by Council Member Davis. A roll call was requested.

Roll Call Vote:

Mayor Whitmire voting aye

Council Member Pollard voting no

Council Member Peck voting aye

Council Member Castex-Tatum voting aye

Council Member Jackson voting no

Council Member Ramirez voting aye

Council Member Kamin voting no

Council Member Davis voting aye

Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting no

Council Member Carter voting no

Council Member Flickinger voting aye

Council Member Plummer absent on personal business

Council Member Thomas voting aye

Council Member Alcorn voting no

Council Member Huffman voting no

Council Member Castillo voting no

Council Member Martinez voting aye

MOTION 2024-0929 FAILED

A roll call vote was called on the main item:

Mayor Whitmire voting no

Council Member Pollard voting aye

Council Member Peck voting no

Council Member Castex-Tatum voting aye

Council Member Jackson voting aye

Council Member Ramirez voting no

Council Member Kamin voting aye

Council Member Davis voting no

Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting aye

Council Member Carter voting aye

Council Member Flickinger voting no

Council Member Plummer absent on personal business

Council Member Thomas voting absent

Council Member Alcorn voting aye

Council Member Huffman voting absent

Council Member Castillo voting aye

Council Member Martinez voting aye

ORDINANCE 2024-0979 ADOPTED

63. 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

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KAMIN and RAMIREZ

This was Item 37 on Agenda of December 4, 2024

- was presented, Council Member Ramirez voting no, balance voting aye.

ORDINANCE 2024-0980 ADOPTED

64. 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 MEMBER CASTILLO

This was Item 57 on Agenda of December 4, 2024

- was presented, Council Member Kamin voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2024-0981 ADOPTED

65. 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 KAMIN

This was Item 58 on Agenda of December 4, 2024

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0982 ADOPTED

66. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,097,500.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund and approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC for Riesner Radio Tower Remediation and Replacement Project for Houston Information Technology Services; providing a maximum contract amount - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2024-0983 ADOPTED

67. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north and south sides of the 1100 Block of Key Street, between Norhill Boulevard and Studewood 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 2024-0984 ADOPTED

The City Secretary advised that Item 25 has been received.

25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Director of City of Houston Health Department to accept a Grant Award from the TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION for renewal of the Harris County Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant Program; authorizing Director to expend Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0985 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire advised that Council Members Kamin and Thomas released their tag on Item 43.

43. ORDINANCE amending Exhibit “A” of City of Houston Ordinance No. 2022-221 to change current job classification of Commander to Captain and change base pay rate of Police Officer, Probationary; substituting the amended Exhibit as part of current Police Department Classified Personnel Ordinance; providing a repealer; providing for severability - $875,667.00 - General Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0986 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Davis first There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:46 p.m.

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