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City of Houston City Council met July 29 & 30.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, July 29, 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 Carter 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.
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RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - July 30, 2025 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
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 and a Quarterly Investment Report by the City Controller
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 42
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 6
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION:
Position A1 - ALPHONSO DELANEY, reappointment, for a term ending December 31, 2026;
Position A2 - THOMAS E. BRENTS, reappointment, for a term endingDecember 31, 2025;
Position A3 - HANNAH MANNION, reappointment, for a term ending December 31, 2026;
Position A4 - DAWN MARIE ADAMS COLE, appointment, for a term ending December 31, 2025;
Position A5 - ANTHONY FREDDIE, reappointment, for a term ending December 31, 2026;
Position B1 - RAY C. JONES, reappointment, for a term ending December 31, 2026;
Position B2 - VICTOR L. CARDENAS, JR, reappointment, for a term ending December 31, 2025;
Position B3 - NOLA J. LUSK, reappointment, for a term ending December 31, 2026;
Position B4 - DESMOND WATLEY-CALLOWAY, appointment, for a term ending December 31, 2025;
Position B5 - VIRGINIA LEE DUKE, reappointment, for a term ending December 31, 2026;
Position a1 - VAN Q. HUYN, appointment, as an alternate, for a term ending December 31, 2026;
Position a2 - DIANE M. EASLEY, appointment, as an alternate, for a term ending December 31, 2025;
Position a4 - JULIA LYNETTE KEELS SALAS, reappointment, as an alternate, for a term ending December 31, 2025;
Position a5 - ANGELICA TEACHOUT, appointment, as an alternate, for a term ending December 31, 2026;
Position a6 - DAVID VALTIERRA, appointment, as an alternate, for a term ending December 31, 2025; and
Position a8 - AUSTIN AJAERO, reappointment, as an alternate, for a term ending December 31, 2025
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the EAST LAKE HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire June 1, 2029:
Position One - MICHAEL LACY, appointment;
Position Two - ZACH DEHGHANPOOR, reappointment; and
Position Three - WILLIAM GLENN WOODSON, reappointment
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER, LGC BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Position One - ASIM A. SHAH, reappointment, for an unexpired term ending September 30, 2027;
Position Three - DAVID Y. STUTTS, appointment, for an unexpired term ending September 30, 2027;
Position Four - KIMBERLY THOMPSON, appointment, for an unexpired term ending September 30, 2027;
Position Six - SARA JAHANSOUZ WRAY, appointment, for an unexpired term ending September 30, 2027;
Position Seven - SCOTT F. BASINGER, reappointment, for an unexpired
term ending September 30, 2027; and
Position Eight - HOWARD HENDERSON, reappointment, for an unexpired term ending September 30, 2026
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of Change Order, awarded to FLATIRON DRAGADOS CONSTRUCTORS, INC (previously known as FLATIRON CONSTRUCTORS, INC) for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Non-Standard Taxiways Project at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) (Project No. 770A) - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a Residential Parking Permit Area in the 2600 block of Crocker Street, 2300 block of Mimosa Drive and the 2400 block of Mimosa Drive, southside - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and G - HUFFMAN
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a Residential Parking Permit Area in the 2400 - 2500 block of Barbee Street - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 7 through 9
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,126,490.56 and acceptance of work on contract with JERDON ENTERPRISE, L.P. for Citywide Traffic Signal Rebuild Package #13 (FY19) - 4.41% over the original contract amount - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $7,733,426.48 and acceptance of work on contract with INDUSTRIAL TX CORP for Brock Lift Station 1.02% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $11,796,209.51 and acceptance of work on contract with DL GLOVER, INC for DR15 SWAT 4A Northside/Northline Drainage and Paving Improvements - 4.38% over the revised contract amount - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
PROPERTY - NUMBERS 10 through 12
10. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works authorizing payment of the purchase price for the acquisition of Parcel LY21-012 located at 0 Neiman Road, for the BOOKER LANDFILL-WEST DONOVAN DRAINAGE PROJECT - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
11. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Daniel Guzman of J & D Homes, LLC, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of 5 foot-wide utility easement and 10 foot-wide utility easement, being within Lots 9 and 10, Block 3 of the Highland Heights Annex No.10 Subdivision, out of the Ellis Benson Survey. Parcels SY25-044A and SY25-044B - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
12. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to settle the condemnation matter of City of Houston v. University Northwest, LLC et al, Cause No. 1199257, for an additional $38,435.00 above the Award of the Special Commissioners for a total compensation of $172,281.00 - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 13 through 18
13. SILSBEE FORD, The Interlocal Purchasing System supplier, for Purchase of Ford Explorer Interceptor Vehicles for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Airport System - $2,159,731.53 - HAS-AIF Capital Outlay Fund
14. AMEND MOTION NO. 2021-452, 7/28/21, TO INCREASE spending authority to $837,655.70 for Sock Style Firefighting Hoods for the Houston Fire Department, awarded to LION FIRST RESPONDER PPE, INC - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - General Fund
15. DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC for Purchase of John Deere Construction Heavy Equipment Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - $2,071,725.77 - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - Fleet Management Fund
16. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $1,122,315.19 to Purchase Aftermarket Vehicle Parts and Supplies through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department, to O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC dba O’REILLY AUTO PARTS - 4 Years - Fleet Management Fund
17. THE BRANDT COMPANIES, LLC for Purchase of Electrical Power System Upgrade through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Choice Partners) for the General Services Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $3,026,281.00 - Police Consolidated Construction Fund
18. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $45,991,052.27 for Purchase of Technology Related Products and Services through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), the General Services Administration (GSA), the National Association of State Procurement Officials ValuePoint (NASPO ValuePoint), OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and BuyBoard for Various Departments - 2 Years - General and Other Funds
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 19 through 21
19. RESOLUTION approving the creation of HOUSTON HARRIS COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; approving Certificate of Formation and Bylaws thereof; confirming the appointment of the initial Directors and Chairperson - DISTRICTS H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM
20. RESOLUTION approving and authorizing submission of Financial Assistance Application under the Texas Water Development Board’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program for the City’s Force Main Renewal and Rehabilitation Project; declaring the City of Houston’s eligibility for such Financial Assistance; and authorizing the Director of the Department of Houston Public Works to act as the City’s representative in the application process
21. RESOLUTION approving and authorizing submission of Financial Assistance Application under the Texas Water Development Board’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program for the City’s Lift Station Renewal and Rehabilitation Project; declaring the City of Houston’s eligibility for such Financial Assistance; and authorizing the Director of the Department of Houston Public Works to act as the City’s representative in the application process
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 22 through 42
22. ORDINANCE rescinding Motion No. 2025-0445; accepting proposal from TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL; approving and authorizing Property, Radio Equipment and Tower Insurance Policy; providing a maximum premium amount
23. ORDINANCE appropriating $12,494,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Side Loader Trucks, Rear Loader Trucks and Refuse Vehicles for the Solid Waste Management Department
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Transportation Network Company Operating Agreement between City of Houston and VELORIDE OPERATING, LLC, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) - 5 Years - Revenue - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - MARTINEZ
25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-611 to include Cash Match for Community Project Funding Grant for the Houston Fire Department 26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Agreement replacing current Grant Agreement under Ordinance Number 2024-575 from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES for its Diabetes Prevention and Control Program; 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
27. ORDINANCE finding and determining Public Convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the Public Improvement Project known as the George R. Brown Convention Center Transformation Project; authorizing the acquisition of Leasehold Interest in or to one parcel of land required for the project, said parcel of land is located at Block 287, South Side of Buffalo Bayou, Houston, Harris County, Texas, and unrecorded subdivision in Houston, Harris County Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase, or the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchase and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for Relocation Assistance, Appraisal Fees, Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees in connection with the acquisition - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
28. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-0073 (Passed February 3, 2021) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and WORKQUEST for Grounds Maintenance Services for Houston Public Works (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0073) - $4,096,418.53 - Enterprise Fund
29. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0519, as amended by Ordinance No. 2025-0511, to increase maximum contract amount between City of Houston and CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, INC, dba POOLSURE for Water Management Maintenance Repair Services for Houston Parks and Recreation Department
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to extend contract term between City of Houston and READING TRUCK EQUIPMENT, LLC for High Water Rescue Vehicle Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - Through August 2, 2026
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and PHILADELPHIA MIXING SOLUTIONS, LLC for Mixer Maintenance and Repair Services for the Houston Public Works Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $5,241,575.00 - Enterprise Fund
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contracts between City of Houston and (1) GDS ASSOCIATES, INC and (2) NEWGEN STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS, LLC for Electric, Gas, and Water Regulatory and Technical Utility Consulting Services for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,850,000.00 - General Fund
33. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to agreement for Professional Services with DEFINITI, LLC fka RETIREMENT HORIZONS, INC for Pension Actuarial Consulting and Advisory Services for the Finance Department to extend the term of the contract - 1 Year
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreements and related documents between City of Houston and (1) PHASE II SYSTEMS d/b/a PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES and (2) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIAT ION for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Advisory and Administration and Related Services for the Houston Finance Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $75,000,000.00 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds
35. ORDINANCE ordering and giving Notice of Special Election to be held on November 4, 2025, for the purpose of filling a vacancy in the office of Council Member, At-Large Position 4, on the Houston City Council; making other provisions and findings related to the subject; providing for severability
36. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Electronic Submission of Grant Application to the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR for the FY26 Greater Houston Police Activities League (PAL) Critical Conversations Program and the 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 (“Police Chief”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the Police 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
37. ORDINANCE establishing the 1700 Block of Wroxton Street, north and south sides, between Ashby Court and the end of Wroxton Court, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Building Line Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
38. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 350.61 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 159, for inclusion in its district
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Seller, and MAHDI RAHIMI, Purchaser, for Sale of approximately 11,614 square-feet of land, being part of Lot 3, in block A of M.M. Craven Estate, in Section 8 of B.B.B.&C. R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 180, Fort Bend County, Texas, for $209,000.00
40. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2025-0531 to amend Outline Agreement Number for contract between City of Houston and LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC for Miscellaneous Small Diameter Waterline, Fire Hydrant, Valve Rehabilitation and Repairs
41. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,108,840.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to REDZONE ROBOTICS, INC for Sanitary Sewer Robotic Inspection and Cleaning (LDS); setting a deadline for the bidder’s executions 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
42. ORDINANCE approving Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and SOWELLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, LLC for Small Diameter Water Lines - $5,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERS 43 through 45
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
43. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the re-adoption of Article XII o f CHAPTER 32, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF HOUSTON, regarding Standards of Care for the Houston Parks & Recreation Department Youth Recreation Programs
HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 13, 2025
44. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE to provide a Resolution of No Objection for two applicants seeking 4% Housing Tax Credits (HTCs) for the following multifamily developments:
Waters at Arrowood 8304 S. Course Drive DISTRICT J Coolwood Oaks 777 Coolwood Drive DISTRICT I HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 13, 2025
45. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE to provide a Resolution of No Objection for two applicants seeking 4% Housing Tax Credits (HTCs) for the following multifamily developments:
Haverstock Hills East 5619 Aldine Bender Rd
Haverstock Hills West 5609 Aldine Bender Rd
HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 13, 2025
MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 46 through 49
46. Consideration of proposed amendment to Item 47 below, submitted in writing on July 23, 2025 by Council Member Thomas
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PLUMMER
47. 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
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PLUMMER
This was Item 5 on Agenda of July 23, 2025
48. 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
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAMIREZ
This was Item 12 on Agenda of July 23, 2025
49. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 333.13 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 493, for inclusion in its district
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PLUMMER
This was Item 26 on Agenda of July 23, 2025
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Pollard 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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