City of Houston City Council met Jan. 14 & 15

City of Houston City Council met Jan. 14 & 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter and Sallie Alcorn; Nirja Aiyer, First Assistant City Attorney, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Fred Flickinger, Mario Castillo and Joaquin Martinez absent on City business. Council Member Letitia Plummer absent on personal business.

At 1:49 p.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Peck with the first proclamation.

Council Member Peck presented a proclamation to the Vogel Creek Community Champions recognizing the great work they do in District A.

Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to United Against Human Trafficking declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month (HTAM).

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

Minutes

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of January 7, 2025 and January 8, 2025 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED

Speakers

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Carter for a procedural motion. Council Member Carter moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Jacob Klementich to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers for one (1) minute and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Davis absent. MOTION 2025-0027 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 moving Paula Smith to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers to follow Jacob Klementich and adding Ily Montoya-Rivas to the top of the one (1) minute Previous List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Davis absent. MOTION 2025-0028 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

At 2:19 p.m., Mayor Whitmire stepped out of the meeting.

1 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – Texas win and Austin trip

VASANT BHATT – Bullying in schools and its impact on Hindu American students NOT PRESENT

2 - ANNETTE JACKSON – No heavy trash pickup

DOROTHY ANDERSON – Heavy trash pickup NOT PRESENT

CODY ADAMS – Recycling pickup NOT PRESENT

3 - ANNA HARRIS – Campanile Park

4 - SHERRY BUTLER – Campanile Park

TARA WARD – Easements and fence being fixed NOT PRESENT

5 - GWENDOLYN DEROUSSELLE – Assistance with housing

NIA COLBERT – Mayor Whitmire’s response to housing NOT PRESENT

PAULA SMITH – Police protection and harassment NOT PRESENT

ROSA HALL – High water bill

6 - MACHELLE BLACKWELL – Animal shelters

BRANDE REED – Dogs/No mail delivery NOT PRESENT

7 - WILLIAM JOHNSON – Workforce training and employment opportunities

8 - IMARIABA IGUNBOR – Police harassment

At 2:52 p.m., Mayor Whitmire returned to the meeting.

ANTHONY JOHNSON – Southern Brothers Construction NOT PRESENT

EDUARDO DURAN – Sociology papers NOT PRESENT

9 - SANDRA EDWARDS – 800 Middleton St.

10 - PAMELA BONTA – Environment in Houston

RONNIE MOORE – Planning Commission recommendation to correct an exhibit to Ordinance 2011-867 NOT PRESENT

11 - ADAM CONTRERAS – Infrastructure

12 - GRACE CLARK – Public safety for public service

STEVE WILLIAMS – HPD/Black females murdered NOT PRESENT

13 – ILY MONTOYA-RIVAS

14 - SAVANT MOORE – Illegal dumping

TONYA ASHLEY – Pleasant Hill Senior Community and Housing Authority NOT PRESENT

At 3:23 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

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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, January 15, 2025, 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, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present.

At 9:10 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and moved to the Monthly Financial Report.

9:00 A.M. - 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, moved by Council Member Alcorn to accept the reports for the period ending November 30, 2024 and seconded by Council Member Castillo, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0029 ADOPTED

MAYOR’S REPORT

After the Monthly Financial Report, Mayor Whitmire moved to the Mayor’s Report. Mayor Whitmire recognized Michael Nichols, Director of the Housing and Community Development Department. Director Nichols presented information regarding Item 16, the Houston Homebuyer Assistance Program Guidelines for Hurricane Harvey Recovery, and the current homeless situation. Members of Council commented and questioned Director Nichols.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Thomas for a procedural motion. Council Member Thomas moved to suspend the rules to consider Item 16 out of order and seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0030 ADOPTED

16. ORDINANCE adopting City of Houston Homebuyer Assistance Program Guidelines for Hurricane Harvey Recovery - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0012 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

PROPERTY

5. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court and pay all costs of court in connection with eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. Hugo and Christine Rodriguez, et al.; Cause No.1233584, for the NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL AREA DRAINAGE AND PAVING PROJECT - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0031 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

7. STRYKER SALES, LLC, fka STRYKER SALES CORPORATION for Purchase of Power-PRO XT Ambulance Cots for Houston Fire Department - $238,265.72 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0032 ADOPTED

8. MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC for two Caterpillar Asphalt Pavers and CENTRAL TEXAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT CO for one Laymor Street Sweeper through the Sourcewell and BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Agreements for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houton Public Works - $1,224,472.92 - 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 2025-0033 ADOPTED

9. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00 for Purchase of Aerial Imagery for the Planning and Development Department, awarded to HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL Central Service Revolving Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0034 ADOPTED

10. HAWKINS, INC for Sole Source Purchase of NAPCO 214 Phosphate Blend for Houston Public Works - 3 Years with 2 one year options - $1,359,750.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0035 ADOPTED

11. THE NEW YORK BLOWER COMPANY to furnish various types of Fans and Motors Assemblies for Houston Public Works - $425,179.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0036 ADOPTED

12. TENOCH DISTRIBUTION, LLC - $1,901,820.30 and COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC $7,855,825.00 to Furnish Fire Hydrants for Houston Public Works - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $9,757,645.30 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0037 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

19. ORDINANCE appropriating $734,788.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund, and approving and authorizing Professional Architectural Services Contract with PROJECT LUONG ARCHITECTS, LLC for new Edgewood Park Community Center; providing funding for the Civic Art Program - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0013 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and HELICOPTER SERVICES, INC, for Aviation Radio Systems, Avionics Repairs, Labor Work and Services for the Houston Police Department’s Air Support Division; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $487,780.00 - General Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0014 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and MACMASTER STRATEGIES for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Peer Support Services for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with 3 one-year options $250,030.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0015 ADOPTED

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION for Energy Services for the Houston Airport System; Project No. 270; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years with 2 one-year options - $8,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0016 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 600 Block of Bayland Avenue, between Northwood Street and Reagan Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0017 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 800 Block of Bayland Avenue, between Julian Street and Watson Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0018 ADOPTED

26. ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 900 Block of Bayland Avenue, between Michaux Street and Julian Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0019 ADOPTED

27. ORDINANCE establishing the south side of the 3200 - 3300 Blocks of Prospect Street, north side, between Sampson and Burkett Streets, and the north side of the 3300 Block of Prospect Street, between Sauer and Burkett 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 D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0020 ADOPTED

28. ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 3200 Block of Prospect Street, between Sampson Street and Sauer 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 D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0021 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE establishing portions of North Norhill Subdivision, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Area pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0022 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north and south sides of the 600 Block of Wendel Street, 800 Block of Sledge Street, north side of the 2000-2100 Blocks of White Oak Drive, east side of the 2300 Block of Watson Street, south side of the 700 Block of Usener Street, east and west sides of the 2600 Block of Greenleaf Street and the west side of the 2600 Block of Thelma Drive 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 2025-0023 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east and west sides of the 1100 Block of Cortlandt Street, between E. 11th and E. 12th Streets, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0024 ADOPTED

32. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north side of the 1100 Block of Cortlandt Street, between E. 11th Street and E. 12th Street within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Building Line Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0025 ADOPTED

33. ORDINANCE appropriating $292,533.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and TRW ENGINEERS, INC dba TSC ENGINEERING for Cloverland Area Paving and Drainage (as approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0808); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0026 ADOPTED

34. ORDINANCE appropriating $52,500.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and FCM ENGINEERS, PC for Water Well Rehabilitation and New Well Construction Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0027 ADOPTED

35. ORDINANCE appropriating $42,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and LLOYD, SMITHA & ASSOCIATES, LLC for Horizontal Wastewater Construction Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-00283 ADOPTED

36. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,778,725.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to CFG INDUSTRIES, LLC for Rehabilitation of Water Storage Tanks - Package - 15; 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 relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, testing services - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0029 ADOPTED

37. ORDINANCE granting to AMBIPAR RESPONSE 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; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0030 PASSED FIRST READING

38. ORDINANCE granting to ARROW SERVICES 123 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; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0031 PASSED FIRST READING

39. ORDINANCE granting to AZTEC PORTACANS & CONTAINERS, LTD, a Texas Limited Partnership, 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 - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0032 PASSED FIRST READING

40. ORDINANCE granting to BIG R TRUCKING, 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; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0033 PASSED FIRST READING

41. ORDINANCE granting to JAK ENVIRONMENTAL, 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; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0034 PASSED FIRST READING

42. ORDINANCE granting to NATION WASTE, 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; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0036 PASSED FIRST READING

43. ORDINANCE granting to TEXAS PRIDE DISPOSAL SOLUTIONS, L.L.C., a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0037 PASSED FIRST READING

44. ORDINANCE granting to TWISTER WASTE 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; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0038 PASSED FIRST READING

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA MISCELLANEOUS

1. ORDINANCE appropriating $355,980.31 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Contract between City of Houston and HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Change Order No. 14 for Miscellaneous Large Diameter Water Line Improvements - Package 1 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2018-0689); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT F - THOMAS; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM - The City Secretary advised that Item 1 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order No. 14, awarded to HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Miscellaneous Large Diameter Water Line Improvements - Package 1 - DISTRICT F - THOMAS; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 1 above - The City Secretary advised that Item 2 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

3. RECOMMENDATION from Chief of Intergovernmental Relations for adoption of the City of Houston Legislative Principles for the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0038 ADOPTED

4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $989,850.38 and acceptance of work on contract with DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for Ditch Maintenance Work Order Contract - 1.01% under the original Contract Amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; 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. Council Member Davis absent. MOTION 2025-0039 ADOPTED

6. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $91,200.00 for Professional Consulting Services to analyze and recommend improvements to the City's MWBE Certification Application Process for the Office of Business Opportunity, awarded to LANDING ADVISORS, LLC - 6 Months with 1 six month option - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Davis absent. MOTION 2025-0038 ADOPTED - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck. Council Member Davis absent. Tagged by Council Member Carter

13. GORDON’S SPECIALTIES dba GSI HIGHWAY PRODUCTS to Furnish Guardrails and Bridge Maintenance Materials for Houston Public Works - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $14,866,360.25 - Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Davis absent.

MOTION 2025-0040 ADOPTED

14. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $8,238,520.00 for Purchase of various Goods and Products for Various City Departments for a term through August 17, 2027, through the Choice Partners Cooperative Contractor AMAZON.COM SERVICES, LLC - General, Enterprise and Other Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck. Council Member Davis absent. Tagged by MOTION 2025-0038 ADOPTED

15. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $300,000.00 for Advertisement Services for Houston Public Works, awarded to HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL - 1 Year - Project Cost Recovery Fund - The City Secretary advised that Item 15 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing execution of Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnification Agreement between MACKENZIE CHANDLER and City of Houston to settle a Lawsuit - $67,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0038 ADOPTED

18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Final Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and APTIM ENVIRONMENTAL & INFRASTRUCTURE, L.L.C. to settle a lawsuit - $2,850,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund - was presented. Tagged by Council Member Castillo

20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT and HOUSTON COMMUNITY TOOLBANK for purchase of Supplies and Equipment for Disaster Clean-Up and Recovery; amending Ordinance No. 2023-0798 to increase maximum contract amount - $465,000.00 - Houston Emergency Fund - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0039 ADOPTED

34. ORDINANCE appropriating $669,823.30 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC for Waterline Replacement in Neartown - Montrose Area and Plainview Subdivision and Waterline Replacement in Second Ward Area (Approved by Ordinance No. 2020-0126); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and H – CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0040 ADOPTED

NON CONSENT AGENDA

MISCELLANEOUS

46. REVIEW on the Record and make a determination relative to the appeal from the decision of the General Appeals Board, upholding Sign Administration’s issuance of two notices of violation for an on-premise sign located at 10700 North Freeway, filed by Richard L. Rothfelder, on behalf of Javier Marcos. - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0041 DECISION UPHELD

MATTERS HELD

47. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Joseph Cohen of Davis Cohen Interests, LLC, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of a 12 foot-wide alley, from East 25th Street south to Gibbs Street, located within Block 62, of the Sunset Heights Addition, out of the John Austin League Survey, A-1, Harris County, Texas, Parcel SY25-018 - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CASTILLO

This was Item 10 on Agenda of January 8, 2025

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0042 ADOPTED

48. RESOLUTION of City Council of City of Houston, Texas, accepting results of audits of Actuarial Valuations, Studies, and Reports for City’s Three Pension Systems: Houston Municipal Employees Pension System, Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund, and Houston Police Officers Pension System

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALCORN

This was Item 26 on Agenda of January 8, 2025

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2025-0001 ADOPTED MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Jackson first There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

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