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City of Houston City Council met Dec. 17 & 18.
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 17, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Leticia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Fred Flickinger absent due to being ill. Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum absent on personal business.
At 2:06 pm, Mayor Whitmire called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Huffman for the Invocation.
Council Member Huffman invited Rabbi Dovid Goldstien (Chabad Outreach of Houston) for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Council Member Peck moved to adopt the minutes of December 3 - 4, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Huffman, 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 Jack Christie to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson, Evans-Shabazz and Plummer absent.
MOTION 2024-0930 ADOPTED
Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Alcorn for a procedural motion. Council Member Alcorn moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Jacob Klementich to follow Fred Woods on the one (1) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson, Evans-Shabazz and Plummer absent.
MOTION 2024-0931 ADOPTED
Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.
1 - LUTFI HASSAN - Item No. 55 - Renaming George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E/Sheila Jackson Lee
2 - DR. ASAF QADEER - Item No. 55 - Renaming George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E/Sheila Jackson Lee
3 - MICHAEL MORENO - Item No. 55 - Renaming George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E/Sheila Jackson Lee
4 - DULA ABDU - Item No. 55 - Renaming George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E/Sheila Jackson Lee
5 - TANYA MAKANY-RIVERA - Item No. 28 - GTE MOBILNET
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 Sabrina Lewis to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers to follow Jack Christie and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castillo absent.
MOTION 2024-0932 ADOPTED
6 - FRED WOODS - Firefighters appreciation dinner
7 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – Uvalde
The City Secretary advised that Garrett Auzenne is in the chambers.
8 - GARRETT AUZENNE - Item No. 55 - Renaming George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E/Sheila Jackson Lee
9 - JACK CHRISTIE - Public Service
Mayor Whitmire exited the meeting. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding
10 - SABRINA LEWIS - Houston Money Week
11 - MEGAN WILBURN - Youth Development
KAREN HOLMES - Terroristic attacks since 2020 and still on going. Not Present
12 - NIKO LETSOS - Chapter 30/Noise Ordinance
TONY POWELL - Homelessness. Not Present
13 - CHRISTOPHER GARCIA - Homeless crisis
TERRY GOBERT - Houston First/Business. Not Present
14 - NOEL HERNANDEZ - Trying to get my job back with the City NEED A SPANISH TRANSLATOR
LOUIS DARLING - People parking in no parking zone. Not Present
15 - DARRELL HARPER - No zoning law/Newton
PAULA CURRY - Police Officers not helping the citizens. Not Present
PAULA SMITH - Police protection. Not Present
JOSEPH SMITH - Update on identity theft police report. Not Present
16 - ANGEL RIOS - Public safety and mental health
17 - MILLICENT HOLLIDAY - Safety and communication
18 - EDWARD DEAN - Community Development in Sunnyside
Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck recognized Council Member Jackson for a procedural motion. Council Member Jackson moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Sade Hogue to the bottom of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Pollard, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire and Council Member Martinez absent. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding.
MOTION 2024-0933 ADOPTED
DANIEL ZORRILLA - HISD concerns. Not Present
19 - RICHARD BERNHARD - Heavy trash pickup/Gun shootings in neighborhood
20 - SAVANT MOORE - Rail safety/Quiet zone request/High water bill
21 - RODNEY UNDERWOOD - Health Department/Water Department
Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck recognized Council Member Kamin for a point of personal privilege and for a procedural motion. Council Member Kamin recognized Honorary Officer, Devarjae “DJ” Daniel, and his father. Council Member Kamin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Officer Devarjae “DJ” Daniel to speak next and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire and Council Member Martinez absent. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding.
MOTION 2024-0934 ADOPTED
22 - DEVARJAE “DJ” DANIEL
KATHRYN McNIEL - The lighting of the bridges over 59. Not Present
23 - FRED SAMSON - Problems in Houston
ANTHONY JOHNSON - Unpaid wages. Not Present
24 - AMY ERICKSON - Critical crossings and the collaboration with HISD
25 - SADE HOGUE
JOHN NICKS – Smoking ban/Speaker’s policy/Carpet in City Council Chambers/Wheelchairs. Not Present
26 - CAROLYN RIVERA - Gold Star Metal Recycling
At 3:56 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here. houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/322871.
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 18, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn;
Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Fred Flickinger absent due to being ill. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent on personal business.
At 9:13 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 wanted to thank everyone for their cooperation for this past year. He thinks that they have made a huge difference and he has seen the reports that the public supports the progress that they have made. He wants to request everyone to be safe over the holidays and they will report back in council on January 7, 2025.
Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
MISCELLANEOUS
3. ORDINANCE appropriating $361,813.09 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital - Charge and $332,711.17 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to the Contract between the City of Houston and TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED for Change Order No. 11 for NSR 454 Subproject 1 (as approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0859); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0987 ADOPTED
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order No. 11, awarded to TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED for NSR Subproject 1 - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 3 above - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0935 ADOPTED
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 considering Item 55 out of order and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Huffman absent.
MOTION 2024-0936 ADOPTED
PROPOSITION A COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM
55. RESOLUTION in support of renaming George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E after Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Huffman absent.
RESOLUTION 2024-0052 ADOPTED
ACCEPT WORK
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,906,858.70 and acceptance of work on contract with T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 2.77% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount (4235-95) - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0937 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
6. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $361,410.00 for Purchase of a Software Subscription, Customization, and Maintenance for the City's MarketPlace application through The Interlocal Purchasing Systems (TIPS) for the Finance Department for a five-year term with EQUAL LEVEL, INC - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0938 ADOPTED
7. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $353,350.00 for Purchase of various Rescue and Extrication Tools for the Houston Fire Department from ADVANCED RESCUE SYSTEMS - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0939 ADOPTED
8. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $410,820.04 for Purchase of General Hardware Tools for the Fleet Management Department through OMNIA Partners Cooperative Agreement vendor MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY CO., INC dba KIMBALL MIDWEST, for a term through June 30, 2029 - Fleet Management Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0940 ADOPTED
9. BOAT RIGHT MARINE, INC for Purchase of a Rescue Boat through the Cooperative Purchasing Program with BuyBoard for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $88,850.00 - Contributed Capital Project Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0941 ADOPTED
10. DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC for Purchase of various Trailers through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $94,100.00 - Combined Utility System General Purpose Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0942 ADOPTED
11. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $73,463.05 for Purchase of Postage and the lease of one United States Postal Service Meter Mail Postage Machine through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Houston Health Department from PITNEY BOWES, INC through June 30, 2029 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0943 ADOPTED
12. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for Purchase of HVAC Equipment Maintenance, Inspections, Repairs and/or Replacements for the General Services Department through the OMNIA Cooperative vendor DAIKIN APPLIED AMERICAS, INC - 3 Years Maintenance Renewal and Replacement Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0944 ADOPTED
13. FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC for Purchase of one Mobile Storefront RV Unit through the General Services Administration Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Houston Police Department - $891,526.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0945 ADOPTED
14. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY AND SERVICE for Purchase of Solar Batteries for Houston Public Works $17,160.00 - Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0946 ADOPTED
15. AMEND MOTION #2023-0438, 6/21/2023, TO INCREASE the spending authority from $350,000.00 to $575,000.00 for Emergency Purchase of Blower Rental for Houston Public Works awarded to LONE STAR BLOWER, INC - $225,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0947 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES
17. ORDINANCE authorizing Delegated Authority relating to Airport System Inferior Lien Revenue Bonds; ratifying and confirming related Agreements; making certain findings and other declarations necessary and incidental to such matter; and declaring an emergency - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0988 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP for Bond Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell notes for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance current expenses. The proposed bond counsel, Greenberg Traurig, LLP (“Greenberg Traurig”) is a full-service firm that includes a public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. Greenberg Traurig has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of similar notes and other obligations. The engagement of Greenberg Traurig is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes. - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0989 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and MCCALL, PARKHURST, & HORTON, LLP for Disclosure Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell notes for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance current expenses. The proposed disclosure counsel, McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton, LLP (“McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton”) is a full service firm that includes a public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as disclosure counsel for the City. McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of similar notes and other obligations. The engagement of McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes. - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0990 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Landlord, and HOUSTON HANGAR COMPANY, LLC, as Tenant, for certain premises at William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas 77020 - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0991 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE appropriating of $300,000.00, out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, for Vehicles and Related Equipment for the Solid Waste Management Department - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0992 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0993 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,700,00.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund as additional appropriation to contract between City of Houston and FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC for On-Call Professional Environmental Consulting Services for the Houston Airport System, amending Ordinance No. 2020-0782 to increase the maximum contract amount - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0994 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and VERSA CREATIVE GROUP, LLC for Advertising and Design Services through Choice Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Houston Public Works Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $815,000.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0995 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE awarding contract to WESTERN HORTICULTURAL SERVICES, L.P. for Landscape Maintenance Services for the Houston Airport System - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $12,487,354.92 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0996 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and SYMETRICA, INC, for Radio Isotope Identification Detectors (RIID) for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,620,000.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0997 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and POLIMASTER, INC, for Personal Radiation Detectors for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $5,267,722.25 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0998 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Change Order #1 to amend Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (“H-GAC”) to increase funding and extend the agreement for the Tow and Go Program - $1,820,000.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-0999 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of Grant Application to the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the FY2024 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant and 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 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 2024-1000 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,720,000.00 out of FY2025 Police Consolidated Construction Fund for Helicopter Repairs for the Houston Police Department - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1001 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 800 Block of Euclid Street, between Watson and Julian Streets, 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 2024-1002 ADOPTED
36. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 2300 Block of Sunset Boulevard, between Morningside Drive and Greenbriar Drive, 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 C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1003 ADOPTED
37. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 200 Block of Munford Street, between Harvard Street and Cortlandt 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 C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1004 ADOPTED
38. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east and west sides of the 4600 Blocks of Pineridge, Michaux, and Kermit Streets, between N. Main Street, Le Green, and Algregg Streets, 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 2024-1005 ADOPTED
39. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north and south sides of the 900-1100 Blocks of W. Gardner Street, between Studewood and Julian Streets 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 2024-1006 ADOPTED
40. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-965, passed and approved on December 11, 2024, Ordinance designating the property municipally known as 612 Waverly Street, Houston, Texas and also known as “Swift and Company Plant” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, by removing the designation of “Significant Structure” - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1007 ADOPTED
42. ORDINANCE appropriating $634,219.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and DE CORP for Boone Park and Hackberry Park Detention Basins (as approved by Ordinance No. 2023-0724); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and F - THOMAS - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1008 ADOPTED
43. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,414,369.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to CSI CONSOLIDATED, LLC dba AIMS COMPANIES for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection in support of Rehabilitation; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the Contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required Contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1009 ADOPTED
44. ORDINANCE awarding contract to ECONOLITE SYSTEMS, INC for Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract; 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 contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund-Metro et al; providing a maximum contract amount - $4,376,221.00 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1010 ADOPTED
45. ORDINANCE appropriating $16,283,446.10 out of Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF; awarding contract to JFT CONSTRUCTION, INC for FY2025 Citywide Concrete Panel Replacements Project #2; 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 2024-1011 ADOPTED
46. ORDINANCE appropriating $6,037,231.50 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Wastewater Force Main Renewal/Replacement for Highland Meadow and Bay Area Lift Stations; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery contingencies, and testing services, relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and E - FLICKINGER - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1012 ADOPTED
47. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-934, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0934 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
48. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-935, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0935 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
49. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-936, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0936 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
50. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-937, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0937 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
51. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-938, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0938 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
52. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-939, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0939 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
53. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-940, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0940 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of SETH HOPKINS, Houston Independent School District representative to Position Six of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIFTEEN, EAST DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE, for a term to expire July 6, 2026 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0948 ADOPTED
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of SETH HOPKINS, Houston Independent School District representative to Position Six of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for a term to expire July 6, 2026 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2024-0949 ADOPTED
16. RESOLUTION amending Exhibit B of Resolution No. 2011-15 relating to designating Houston Heights Historical District South as Historic District by changing the buildings status of the structure located at 3423 White Oak Drive/540 Cortlandt Street - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
RESOLUTION 2024-0053 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON'S CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS to provide Department of Labor - Community Project Funding Funds for the Home Recovery and Construction Industry Job Training Program - 2 Years - $425,000.00 - Grant Fund – DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1013 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and SER-JOBS FOR PROGRESS OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST, INC to provide Department of Labor - Community Project Funding Funds for Home Recovery and Construction Industry Job Training Program - 2 Years - $425,000.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1014 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston and (1) HCG MANAGEMENT, LLC, dba HONESTY CONSTRUCTION GROUP, and (2) MEDCO RESPIRATORY INSTRUMENTS, INC dba AVEANNA HEALTHCARE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS to extend contracts term for the Aging and Caregiver Supportive Services for senior adults in Harris County Area Agency on Aging for the Houston Health Department - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1015 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreements between City of Houston and (1) GTE MOBILNET OF SOUTH TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a VERIZON WIRELESS, and (2) AT&T CORP to provide Wireless Telecommunication Devices and Services for Houston Information Technology Services and Various Other City Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - $61,918,787.00 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1016 ADOPTED
41. ORDINANCE appropriating $800,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF and $300,000.00 out of the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and COBB, FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC for Design Concept Reports for Street and Mobility Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF and the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - was presented, Council Member Kamin voting no, balance voting aye.
ORDINANCE 2024-1017 ADOPTED
MATTERS HELD
54. 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 - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
This was Item 32 on Agenda of December 11, 2024 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2024-1018 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Flickinger first. There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 9:59 a.m.
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