Houston Daily

City of Houston City Council met June 10 & 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, 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, First Assistant City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Tarsha Jackson absent due to being ill. Council Member Letitia Plummer absent on personal business.

At 1:41 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Alcorn for the first proclamation. Council Member Carter presented a proclamation honoring the transformative and life-saving work that Camp Hope and their organization are doing for veterans who suffer from PTSD.

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a proclamation. Council Member Evans-Shabazz presented a proclamation recognizing the SHAPE Community Center for 56 years of service, improving the quality of life in Greater Houston through programs that promote self determination, cultural and educational initiatives and community empowerment.

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Kamin for a proclamation. Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month.

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Davis for a proclamation. Council Member Davis presented a proclamation recognizing the United States Army’s 250th Birthday.

At 2:26 p.m., Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for the Invocation. Council Member Castex-Tatum invited Reverend Dr. Quincy B. Rodgers (Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church) for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of May 28, 2025 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire announced the reached agreement between the two (2) sponsors of the MLK Day Parade after months of discussion for the purpose of having one unity parade. He thanked his team members of Council and their staff. The parade will be on January 19, 2026. This is an example of why the City of Houston is GREAT!!

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 Simon Contreras and Peter Contreras to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0431 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Thomas for a procedural motion. Council Member Thomas moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Ricky Morris, Beverly Vinable and moving Christopher Jenkins to follow Cynthia Ware on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0432 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Martinez for a procedural motion. Council Member Martinez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Alfredo Blanco, Sarah Montgomery, Maria Salazar, Oscar Orellana and Carolina Velazco to the bottom of the one (1) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers for one (1) minute and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0433 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a procedural motion. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Marcie Hysinger to speak after Roy Hirsch on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0434 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a procedural motion. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing Amy Erickson to speak before Robert Gallegos on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0435 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Davis for a procedural motion. Council Member Davis moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Fred Woods to follow Peter Contreras on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0436 ADOPTED

At 2:39 p.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the Interim City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

1 - ANARA ONWUKA - Homelessness.

2 - JOSH ONWUKA - Homelessness.

3 - FADZISO CHIKWAVA - Homelessness.

ALESSANDRO MENDEZ - Homelessness. Not Present

NAJEE SHANKLIN - Homelessness. Not Present

4 - McKENZIE EDWARDS - Homelessness.

MOTY EDWARDS - Homelessness. Not Present

URIAH WILLIAMS - Homelessness. Not Present

RAYA WILLIAMS - Homelessness. Not Present

5 - ROSIE BRYANT - Homelessness.

6 - ALFREDO BLANCO - Mason Park.

7 - SARAH MONTGOMERY - Mason Park.

8 - MARIA SALAZAR - Mason Park.

9 - OSCAR ORELLANA - Mason Park.

10 - CAROLINA VELAZCO - Mason Park.

11 - SIMON CONTRERAS - School lunches.

PETER CONTRERAS - School lunches. Not Present

12 - FRED WOODS - Budget.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Davis for a procedural motion. Council Member Davis moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing Annibel Rios and Mallory Patterson to be the next speakers and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Castillo and Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0437 ADOPTED

13 - ANNIBEL RIOS - Healthcare concerns.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Ramirez for a procedural motion. Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Stephany Valdez 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 Members Thomas, Castillo and Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0438 ADOPTED

14 - MALLORY PATTERSON - Big beautiful bill with Medicaid.

ROBERT FENLON - METRO public service. Not Present

15 - NANCY HIGGS - Historic Post Oak on Montrose Blvd.

MICHELLE IGUNBOR - Police harassment. Not Present

AVELA PARLETTE - Recycle pickup. Not Present

At 3:29 p.m., Mayor Whitmire left the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding.

16 - CYNTHIA WARE - Property management treatment of residents.

17 - RICKY MORRIS - Texas Organization Project.

18 - BEVERLY VINABLE - Charities.

CHRISTOPHER JENKINS - Disaster relief. Not Present

19 - JAMES DAVIS - Liaison position and keeping the community alive.

MARIO URBANO - Preserve at Westchase. Not Present

KENDRA LONDON - Community concerns. Not Present

CHERRY RHODES - HFD Fire Marshall’s office. Not Present

20 - IVAN PRATER - Workplace democracy and accountability in local government institutions.

21 - SABRINA NORMAN - Rat infestation.

RANDALL SMITH - Water meter at Sandspoint. Not Present

22 - STEVEN VARGAS - HIV funding.

23 - LAURA FIELDER - Houston housing crisis.

24 - AMY ERICKSON - Abandonment of Polk St.

25 - ROBERT GALLEGOS - Abandonment of Polk St.

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum left the meeting. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding.

Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a procedural motion. Council Member Evans-Shabazz moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Casey Yun to be the next speaker and seconded by Council Member Alcorn, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin, Castillo and Castex-Tatum absent. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding.

MOTION 2025-0439 ADOPTED

26 - CASEY YUN - Urge Houston Police Department and Community Affairs.

27- MARCIE HYSINGER - Abandonment of Polk St.

28 - ROY HIRSCH - Abandonment of Polk St.

ART SMITH - After posting Koffee for Congress TX18 done falsely/Harassment. Not Present

29 - JOSEPH OMO OMAURI - Digital harassment.

30 - LINDA GAMBLE - 1310 Homer St 77091.

31 - CLIVENS GINEAU - Psychological framework of people.

32 - JACOB KLEMENTICH - Pastor Dave Welch, RIP.

33 - CONCHITA REYES - Decentralizing Community Affairs Division – HPD.

34 - ELISEY MIRONYUK - Harassment.

35 - LAILA KHALILI - Texas GLO (Item 7).

STEPHANY VALDEZ - Texas GLO (Item 7). Not Present

At 5:03 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here. www.houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/345218

Troy D. Lemon, Interim City Secretary, read the description or captions of the Items on the Agenda.

The Houston City Council reconvened at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 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 9:07 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and went to a brief Mayor’s Report.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Whitmire announced that we are one (1) year away from the FIFA Cup Celebration. There will be a press conference, this afternoon, to talk about FIFA again announcing that Houston is better prepared than any of the other cities. It’s scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City. Our fan festival will take place in Houston’s East End. It’s going to be a real opportunity for us to show, once again, that the city can hold major events. It’s certainly something to get excited about!

At 9:10 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the Interim City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

MISCELLANEOUS

1. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for payment of $1,118,000.00 to the HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT for 2025 Groundwater Withdrawal Permit Fees for Area 2 and 3 for the period between February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2025-0440 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

3. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $61,828.00 for Emergency Replacement of a Cummins QSB 6.7 Diesel Propulsion Engine for the Houston Police Department, to WILLIAM E. MUNSON COMPANY, INC - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2025-0441 ADOPTED

4. VECTOR CONTROLS, LLC for Purchase of a Screwpactor through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for Houston Public Works - $210,688.89 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2025-0442 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

5. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON HELP, INC to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for operation of Permanent Housing Community Residence with Supportive Services to very-low income households living with HIV/AIDS - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0483 ADOPTED

6. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing amendment to City’s Home Repair Guidelines, authorized pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-22, as amended, to revise Eligibility Criteria, Definition, Regulatory and Procedural Provisions, Project Award and Assignment Methodology for contractors, and update Floodplain Requirements - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0484 ADOPTED

8. ORDINANCE approving Grant Application from the DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Health Department to apply for, accept and expend the Grant Funds as awarded, and to accept and expend all subsequent supplemental awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0485 ADOPTED

9. ORDINANCE appropriating $34,392,224.00 out of IAH PFC Capital Fund and $50,000.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund for Construction Management-At-Risk (CMAR) Services contract with HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO for Federal Inspection Services Renovation and Expansion Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (Project No. 828); providing funding for CMAR Contract, owner’s reserve, and engineering materials testing & inspections, relating to construction of facilities financed by such funds - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0486 ADOPTED

10. ORDINANCE awarding contract to MARINE SERVICES, LLC dba NORTHSTAR INDUSTRIES for Non-Submersible Pump Repair and Replacement Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $11,167,585.87 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0487 ADOPTED

12. ORDINANCE awarding contract between City Houston and HYDROMAX USA, LLC for Valve Assessment Repair, Replacement, and Testing Services; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $20,191,779.89 - Water & Sewer System Operating Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0488 ADOPTED

13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement with GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICT for Graffiti Abatement Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 7 one-year options - $3,067,900.00 - General and Other Funds - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0489 ADOPTED

14. ORDINANCE appropriating additional $10,396,300.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund and approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Architectural Services Contract with PAGE SOUTHERLAND PAGE, LLP; providing funding for Civic Art Program - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0490 ADOPTED

15. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,661,040.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, $1,400,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, $152,200.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund, $3,314,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, $1,068,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund, $600,000.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund (Health), $500,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund, $300,000.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund (Library), and $594,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund for Task Order/Job Order Contracting Program for Professional and Construction Services for Various City Departments - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0491 ADOPTED

16. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $650,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Funds from Task Order and Job Order Contracting Program; appropriating $1,662,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding Construction Contract to GONZALEZ GROUP LP, for City Hall Annex Restroom Renovation Project; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for Environmental Services and Civic Art relating to construction of facilities financed by the General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0492 ADOPTED

17. ORDINANCE appropriating $956,620.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund; $1,420,022.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; $439,240.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund; and $929,704.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Work associated with Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Improvements and Replacement Services for Various City Departments - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0493 ADOPTED

18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Gas Line Facility Agreement with CENTERPOINT ENERGY INCORPORATED for Houston Police Department Westside Command Station, Power System Upgrade Project - DISTRICT F - THOMAS - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 18 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Utility Construction Service Agreement with CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC, for Houston Police Department Westside Command Station, Power System Upgrade Project - DISTRICT F - THOMAS - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 19 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

20. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,120,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; $1,620,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund; $240,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund; $1,490,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund; $745,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund; $830,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund; $1,300,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund for Project Management Services Associated with Capital Improvement Projects for FY25 CIP - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0494 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE amending the City’s Master Classification Plan (City of Houston Ordinance No. 1998- 834, Exhibit A) and revising the Pay Structure (Exhibit B) as most recently amended by Ordinance No. 2024-808; to create six (6) new Job Classifications; change twelve (12) Job Titles, and delete eighteen (18) Job Classifications; providing a repealer; providing for severability - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0495 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT, LLP AND GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, functioning as a Joint Venture for Collection of Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0496 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE establishing the south side of the 700 Block of E. 12th Street, between Beverly Street and Studewood 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 2025-0497 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Final Settlement Release, and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and THE M SUITE LLC and AMERIFACTORS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC, and Final Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and SOUTHERN BROTHERS PROPERTIES, LLC, to settle two related disputes - $204,122.31 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0498 ADOPTED

26. ORDINANCE approving the acquisition by City of Houston, Texas of 13,372 square foot Permanent Access Easement, a 7,936 square foot Permanent Access Easement, 200 square foot Water Meter Easement, 63,772 square foot Water Line Easement, 1,250 square foot Water Line Easement, and 63,443 square foot Temporary Construction Easement, all parcels being situated in the Luke Hemenway Survey, Abstract 801, Harris County, Texas, from EXXONMOBIL CORPORATION, approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between EXXONMOBIL CORPORATION (“Seller”) and City of Houston, Texas (“Purchaser”) - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0499 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,250,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and BAXTER & WOODMAN, INC for Work Order Neighborhood Sewer Systems Improvement Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0500 ADOPTED

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Binh Van Nguyen, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of 60-foot-wide Buttercup Street, from Beverly Hill Street north to its terminus, located in the Blossom Heights Subdivision, Parcel SY24-023 - DISTRICT F - THOMAS - was presented and Tagged by Council Member Thomas.

7. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment between City of Houston and TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE to amend the Community Development Block Grant Disaster-Recovery Harvey Subrecipient Agreement #21-134-000-C788 with the Texas General Land Office - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0501 ADOPTED

11. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract to SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SETRAC) to provide Professional Staffing Services for the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $14,640,796.11 - General Fund - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 11 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP for Collection of Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0502 ADOPTED

27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Grant Application to the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program Grant to support McReynolds Middle School Safe Passage Bridge Project; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grants; authorizing the Director of Houston Public Works or Director’s Designee (“Director”) to act as the City’s representative in the Grant Application Process, to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any pertaining to the program - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0503 ADOPTED

28. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 11.08 acres commonly known as 2323 Allen Parkway, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of AGA KHAN FOUNDATION - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0504 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 30

30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC for Program Manager for Water Line Leaks and Water Loss and Allocating Funds; providing a maximum contract amount - $5,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN

This was Item 30 on Agenda June 4, 2025

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0505 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Huffman first There being no further business before Council, City Council adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/