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City of Houston City Council met July 22 & 23.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 1:30 PM

City Hall - In Person Meeting

PRESENTATIONS

2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Plummer

ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

PUBLIC SPEAKERS - Pursuant to City Council Rule 8, City Council will hear from members of the public; the names and subject matters of persons who had requested to speak at the time of posting this Agenda are attached; the names and subject matters of persons who subsequently request to speak may be obtained in the City Secretary's Office.

NOTE: If a translator is required, please advise when reserving time to speak Speakers List

RECESS

RECONVENE

WEDNESDAY - July 23, 2025 - 9:00 A. M.

DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT

MAYOR'S REPORT

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 40

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 1

1. RECOMMENDATION to appoint LARIUS HASSEN as Director of the Solid Waste Management Department

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 2 and 3

2. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,125,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund for Repair of the Market Trail Hogan Pedestrian Bridge - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO

3. Approve spending authority in the amount not to exceed $1,125,000.00 for Emergency Reconstruction of the Market Trail Hogan Pedestrian Bridge for Houston Public Works, to MC2CIVIL, LLC and CSF CONSULTING LP - Parks Consolidated Construction Fund

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 2 above ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 4 through 40

4. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing First Amendment to Loan Agreement between City of Houston and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION to allow FWCRC to enter into a loan for additional construction financing with Business & Community Lenders of Texas - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

5. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of the Action Plan for Disaster Recovery - 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, including a Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery 2024 Application and Budget for the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery 2024 Grant in the amount of $314,645,000.00; to accept Funds from the aforementioned Grant, if awarded

6. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continued provision of Tenant-based Rental Assistance, Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance, Permanent Housing Placement Services, and Supportive Services to low-income households affected by or living with HIV/AIDS - Through September 30, 2025 - $389,838.12 - Grant Fund

7. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Second Amendment to Grant Contract with the TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY to extend the contract term and increase the total award amount; 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; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant

8. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and HOLLAND & KNIGHT, LLP for Bond Counsel, Special Disclosure Counsel, and Special Tax 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, Holland & Knight, LLP (“Holland & Knight”) is a full-service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. Holland & Knight has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of similar notes since 2019. The engagement of Holland & Knight 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.

9. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and FROST BROWN TODD 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 bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance current expenses. The proposed bond counsel, Frost Brown Todd LLP (“Frost Brown Todd”) is a full-service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. The engagement of Frost Brown Todd 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.

10. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP for Special 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 bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance current expenses. The proposed disclosure counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (“Norton Rose Fulbright”) is a full-service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as disclosure counsel for the City. The engagement of Norton Rose Fulbright 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.

11. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement, Release, and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and AN NGUYEN OHNESORGE; to settle a lawsuit - $82,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund

12. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-746, as amended, to increase maximum contract amount for agreement between City of Houston and OVERDRIVE, INC for Digital Materials for the Houston Public Library - $12,000,000.00 - General Fund

13. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-0367 to increase maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing First Amendment to contract with GFL OF TEXAS, LP, for Facility Recycling Services for Various Departments - $3,124,744.00 - General and Enterprise Funds

14. ORDINANCE awarding contract between City of Houston and SABER POWER SERVICES, LLC, for On-Call Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for 138kV Substations and other High/Medium Voltage Electrical Equipment - 3 years with 2 one-year options - $13,008,651.49 - Enterprise Fund

15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and PUMP SOLUTIONS, INC for KSB Large Submersible Pump Repair Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $5,668,509.97 - Enterprise Fund

16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing First Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between HARRIS COUNTY, City of Houston, Texas, REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, City of Houston, Texas, and DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY relating to participation of Harris County in the Reinvestment Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ

17. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-891 relating to FY2024 Homeland Security Grant Program

18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subaward Agreement between City of Houston and BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HOUSTON - $80,392.00 - Grant Fund

19. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-539 to include Cash Match for Urban Indoor Recreation Grant Program for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO

20. ORDINANCE establishing the west side of the 5200 block of Brinkman Street, west side, between Pinemont Drive and West Donovan 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 B - JACKSON

21. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the south side of the 2200 - 2300 blocks of Truxillo Street, between Hutchins Street and Emancipation Avenue within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

22. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 29.163 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 11, for inclusion in its district

23. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 7.869 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 189, for inclusion in its district

24. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 23.56707 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 410, for inclusion in its district - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and I - MARTINEZ

25. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 12.6552 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 457, for inclusion in its district

26. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 333.13 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 493, for inclusion in its district

27. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 27.727 acres of land to SPRING WEST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district

28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, and CITY OF BELLAIRE, TEXAS for sale of approximately 4.544 acre tract of land, 6.537 acre tract of land, and 2.069 acre tract of land, all being out of 60.891 acre tract, in the J.D. Owens Survey, conveyed to the City of Houston by Frank K. Meyer by deed dated April 30, 1954, and recorded under Volume 2746, Page 619, in Harris County Deed Records, in exchange for conveyance to the City of Houston of a 76.084 acre tract of land, situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 397, in connection with the Ruffino Hills Detention Pond Site Project - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and J - POLLARD

29. ORDINANCE No. 2025-584, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to BEST TRASH, L.L.C., a Delaware 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; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

30. ORDINANCE No. 2025-585, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to BROWN AEROBIC SERVICE COMPANY, 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; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

31. ORDINANCE No. 2025-586, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to DOODIE CALLS, LLC, a Foreign Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

32. ORDINANCE No. 2025-587, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to DOUBLE OAK EROSION, 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; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

33. ORDINANCE No. 2025-588, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, LLC, a Foreign Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

34. ORDINANCE No. 2025-589, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to HOLCOMB ENVIRONMENTAL OIL SERVICES 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; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

35. ORDINANCE No. 2025-590, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to STREAM 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; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

36. ORDINANCE No. 2025-591, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to SUN COAST RESOURCES, 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; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

37. ORDINANCE No. 2025-592, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to SUNNY PRESSURE WASHING, 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; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

38. ORDINANCE No. 2025-593, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL 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; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

39. ORDINANCE No. 2025-594, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to VICTORIA GARCIA dba GARZA’S WASH, a Texas Sole Proprietorship, 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

40. ORDINANCE No. 2025-595, Passed second reading, July 16, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TEXAS, 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; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 41

41. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 11.478 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 460, for inclusion in its district - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KAMIN and EVANS-SHABAZZ This was item 25 on agenda of July 16, 2025

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Martinez first

ALL ORDINANCES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS AND TO BE PASSED ON ONE READING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 7, CITY CHARTER

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