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City of Houston City Council met July 15 & 16./

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Twila Carter and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, First Assistant City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Abbie Kamin and Willie Davis absent on personal business.

At 1:55 p.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting to order and requested Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum to preside. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Peck for a proclamation.

Council Member Peck presented a proclamation honoring Keys to Freedom celebrating, “A Day of Freedom and its Positive Values”

At 2:01 p.m., Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Alcorn for the Invocation. Council Member Alcorn invited 5th Grader, Emman Khailid (Condit Elementary), who presented a poem for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of July 8 - 9 2025 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Evans-Shabazz and Plummer absent. MOTION ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Huffman for a procedural motion. Council Member Huffman moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Lawrence Benham to the top of the (3) three minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Evans-Shabazz and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0504 ADOPTED

At 2:05 p.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the Interim City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

SABA BLANDING - Civility ordinance (Item 15).

Note: Speaker wasn’t present when her name was call.

DAVID VILLAGOMEZ - Civility ordinance (Item 15). Not Present

1 - CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER - Dress code (Item 43).

2 - MUDIT GILOTRA - Civility ordinance (Item 15).

3 - JOHN NICKS - Civility ordinance (Item 15).

EMILY SIRKES - Trouble with permitting process. Not Present

4 - LAWRENCE BENHAM - Solid Waste Management.

5 - CARRIE McCALL - Sink hole at the corner of McDuffie St.

6 - CHARLES SHAW - Lake Montrose.

7 - LADERRICK STILLS - Senior living resources.

8 - ISAIAH LOPEZ - Region’s transportation needs.

9 - LEE PERRY - HPD.

10 - JAMES CASTILLO - Mental health awareness.

NIA TRENT-WILSON - Mental health awareness. Not Present

11 - JASMINE FOREMAN - Exceptional wellness.

KAYE DANIELS - Trash collections. Not Present

12 - MARCELLA GUIDRY - Citywide meeting last Tuesday.

RAY TAYLOR - Reposition/remove light pole in front on my yard. Not Present

14 - JESSICA DUGAN - Public schools and public safety.

BATINA SMITH - Preserving Black History. Not Present

CLEMENTE MATHIS - Civics (what he see everyday). Not Present

MICHELLE VANZANDT - Harassment by police for being homeless. Not Present

SHELTON MODELIST - False arrest and property. Not Present

15 - SANDRA ALLEN - Kidnapping.

16 - EDUARDO DURAN - Social worker needed.

At 3:01 p.m., Mayor Whitmire step out of the meeting.

STEVE WILLIAMS - HPD, S.E.A.L. and who is Karen Garrett? Not Present

STACIE FAIRCHILD - Washington Ave. Not Present

17 - EARL HERSH - Praising City of Houston recycling and solid waste

At 3:03 p.m., Mayor Whitmire came back into the meeting.

18 - JOSEPH OMO OMAURI - The government needs to get people out of our computers

ELISEY MIRONYUK - HPD. Not Present

19 - JACOB KLEMENTICH - A.A.

At 3:08 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

For more information and details from the list of speakers, please click here. houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/349682

The Houston City Council reconvened at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 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, Twila Carter, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Willie Davis absent on personal business.

At 9:11 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 requested everyone to continue to remember those victims of the Kerrville disaster and David Adickes, a Houston icon, who passed away at the age of 98. He then requested a moment of silence. He also mentioned the opening of the Central Police Station which will improve public safety in the central business district, Washington Avenue corridor and the Emancipation area (Third Ward). Also, he mentioned the pilot project of getting residential permits in 30 days has been successful. Also, he has invited the Interim Director of Solid Waste Management, Larrius Hassen, who has an outstanding report to share with Council. Before we hear from him, he requested Housing Director, Michael Nichols, and Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security, Larry Satterwhite, to will present a PowerPoint presentation to clear up the purpose of the civility ordinance.

After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a procedural motion. Council Member Castex-Taum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering Item 15 out of order and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0505 ADOPTED

15. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVI, CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS relating to sitting and lying upon public sidewalks; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty therefor; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability - was presented and Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Plummer.

Council Member Plummer presented a written amendment:

I move to amend the proposed language to include Section (b) as follows:

Sec. 40-354. Rules and regulations:

(a) The housing and community development department director or the director’s designee, in conjunction with the chief of police or the chief’s designee and the director of the mayor’s office of public safety and homeland security or the director’s designee, is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding any aspect of the operation of this article, including without limitation, the enforcement and issuance of citations for violations of this article. The rules and regulations shall be consistent with applicable federal and state law, and city ordinances. The rules and regulations shall also take into consideration available resources for housing and enforcement, as well as data on areas where violations are concentrated and the impact of those violations on health conditions and use of the surrounding environment.

(b) In instances where a law enforcement officer observes an individual appearing to be experiencing a mental health crisis in connection with the enforcement of this article, prior to any enforcement action, the officer shall engage appropriate mental health crisis resources such as dispatching a mobile crisis outreach team (MCOT) or a crisis intervention response team (CIRT). Engagement with these or other resources may occur in person or through telehealth services.

(c) Before implementing any rules and regulations under subsection (a) or any substantive amendments thereto, the housing and community development director or the director’s designee shall publish notice of the rules and regulations on the city’s website and post in affected locations at least 10 days prior to enforcement. Copies of the rules and regulations shall also be available for inspection in the city secretary’s office, and copies may be obtained at no cost.

Council Member Plummer stated that she would like to amend her written amendment to remove the word “shall” and replace it with “may” and seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0506 ADOPTED

A roll call vote was requested on Item 15, as amended:

Roll Call Vote:

Mayor Whitmire voting aye Council Member Martinez voting aye Council Member Peck voting aye Council Member Pollard voting aye Council Member Jackson voting no Council Member Castex-Tatum voting aye Council Member Kamin voting no Council Member Ramirez voting aye Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting aye Council Member Davis absent

Council Member Flickinger voting aye Council Member Carter voting aye Council Member Thomas voting aye Council Member Plummer voting aye Council Member Huffman voting aye Council Member Alcorn voting aye Council Member Castillo voting aye

ORDINANCE 2025-0605 ADOPTED AS AMENDED

At 11:11 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested to recess for ten (10) minutes.

At 11:26 a.m., City Council reconvened, at which time Mayor Whitmire requested the Interim Director of Solid Waste Management, Larrius Hassen, to give a presentation to members of Council.

At 12:54 p.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the Interim City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA

MISCELLANEOUS

1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON ZOO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position One - SUE DAVIS, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2027; and to serve as Chair;

Position Two - JIM POSTL, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2028

Position Three - SYLVIA ANN MAYER, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026.

Position Four - NORY ANGEL, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2027

Position Five - DIANA PEREZ GOMEZ, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2028

Position Six - DOLLY NGUYEN HAIM BRENNEMAN, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2028;

Position Seven - JOSEPH A. CLEARY, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026

Position Eight - SADIE RUCKER, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2027

Position Nine - JOSEPH DILG, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent.

MOTION 2025-0507 ADOPTED

2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of DOLLY NGUYEN to Position Seven of the HOUSTON ZOO, INC BOARD OF DIRECTORS for a term to expire June 30, 2028 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent.

MOTION 2025-0508 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

3. FARRWEST ENVIRONMENT SUPPLY, INC for Purchase of Equipment Calibration & Maintenance Services for the Houston Fire Department - $365,811.84 - 3 Years - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0509 ADOPTED

4. LONE STAR RECREATION OF TEXAS, LLC for Supply and Installation of Playground Equipment through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - $58,841.90 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0510 ADOPTED

5. SOUNDTHINKING, INC for Purchase of a One-Year Renewal of Maintenance and Support Services for the Houston Police Department - $159,771.00 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0511 ADOPTED

6. ARNOLD OIL COMPANY OF AUSTIN, L.P. for Purchase of Oil and Lubricants through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Public Works - $130,453.87 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0512 ADOPTED

7. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 for Water and Wastewater Equipment, Material, Repair and Maintenance Services for Houston Public Works, to BOYER, INC Through November 30, 2027 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0513 ADOPTED

8. CHLORINATOR MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC for Purchase of Chlorinator Parts for Houston Public Works - $98,579.55 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0514 ADOPTED

9. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $2,563,000.00 for Water and Wastewater Parts and Supplies through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners for Houston Public Works, to FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC - Through April 30, 2027 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0515 ADOPTED

10. MUNICIPAL VALVE & EQUIPMENT CO., INC for Purchase of Valves through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Public Works - $92,700.00 Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0516 ADOPTED

11. POLYDYNE, INC for Supply of Liquid Polymer Flocculents for Houston Public Works - $15,122,190.08 - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0517 ADOPTED

12. VECTOR CONTROLS, LLC for Purchase of Valves through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Public Works - $54,639.29 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0518 ADOPTED

13. JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. for Citywide Purchase Card (P-Card) Services for the Strategic Procurement Division - Through August 25, 2025 with 3 one-year renewals - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0519 ADOPTED

RESOLUTIONS

14. RESOLUTION confirming No Objection to Proposed Development of certain properties as Affordable Rental Housing, each located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas or having been annexed into the City of Houston only for Limited Purposes, and the submittal of applications for Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits for such developments - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. RESOLUTION 2025-0026 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Lessor, and 1859-HISTORIC HOTELS, LTD, as Lessee, for certain premises including Parking Area and Greenbelt located at William P. Hobby Airport - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0606 ADOPTED

20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Parking Lease between KITCHCO REALTY, LTD, METCO REALTY, LTD, and TEXAN LAND AND CATTLE II, LTD, jointly as Landlord, and City of Houston, Tenant, for space at 1110 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas for the Houston Public Works Department - 1 Year with 4 one-year options - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0607 ADOPTED

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of application for Grant Funding through the TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT for the Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department's Trinity Gardens Park; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department to act as the City's representative in the application process - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0608 ADOPTED

22. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2023-1027 establishing the north and south sides of the 700 Block of Ridge Street, between Watson and Reagan Streets, with 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. Council Member Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0609 ADOPTED

23. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 128.4331 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 14, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0610 ADOPTED

24. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 53.312 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 148, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-611 ADOPTED

27. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 3.534 acres of land to HARRIS-FORT BEND COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0612 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,575,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KALLURI GROUP, INC for On-Call Engineering Services for Drinking Water Operations Facilities City Wide Package 2; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0613 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE appropriating $11,922,400.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC for Design of Kingwood and IAH Surface Water Transmission; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and E - FLICKINGER - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0614 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE No. 2025-584, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0584 PASSED SECOND READING

32. ORDINANCE No. 2025-585, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0585 PASSED SECOND READING

33. ORDINANCE No. 2025-586, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0586 PASSED SECOND READING

34. ORDINANCE No. 2025-587, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0587 PASSED SECOND READING

35. ORDINANCE No. 2025-588, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0588 PASSED SECOND READING

36. ORDINANCE No. 2025-589, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0589PASSED SECOND READING

37. ORDINANCE No. 2025-590, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0590 PASSED SECOND READING

38. ORDINANCE No. 2025-591, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0591 PASSED SECOND READING

39. ORDINANCE No. 2025-592, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0592 PASSED SECOND READING

40. ORDINANCE No. 2025-593, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0593 PASSED SECOND READING

41. ORDINANCE No. 2025-594, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0594 PASSED SECOND READING

42. ORDINANCE No. 2025-595, Passed first reading, July 9, 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 - SECOND READING - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0595 PASSED SECOND READING

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Ground Lease Agreement for Lunar Operations Center Development between City of Houston, Texas, as Lessor, and INTUITIVE MACHINES, LLC, as Lessee, at Houston Spaceport at Ellington Airport - Revenue - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0615 ADOPTED

18. ORDINANCE appropriating $311,696.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Services Agreement with GENTILHOMME, INC for Oculus Media Content Production Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH); amending Ordinance No. 2023-0804 to increase maximum contract amount - 5 Years - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0616 ADOPTED

19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with CONDUENT HEALTHY COMMUNITIES CORPORATION for administration and management of Conduent Healthy Communities Institute Platform for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 4 one-year options - $275,000.00 - Essential Public Health Services Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0617 ADOPTED

25. 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 - was presented and tagged by Council Members Kamin and Evans-Shabazz.

26. 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 - was presented and after discussion, Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Plummer for a procedural motion.

Council Member Plummer moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of referring Item 28 back to the Administration and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. MOTION 2025-0520 ADOPTED

28. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 46.932 acres of land to SUNBELT FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Jackson and Castillo absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0618 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 43

43. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5-46 AND 5-80 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Dance Halls that impose a Dress Code; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS FLICKINGER and RAMIREZ

This was Item 48 on Agenda of July 9, 2025

- was presented and a roll call vote was requested:

Roll Call Vote:

Mayor Whitmire voting aye Council Member Martinez voting aye Council Member Peck voting aye Council Member Pollard voting aye Council Member Jackson absent Council Member Castex-Tatum voting aye Council Member Kamin voting aye Council Member Ramirez voting aye Council Member Evans-Shabazz aye Council Member Davis absent Council Member Flickinger voting no Council Member Carter voting aye Council Member Thomas voting aye Council Member Plummer voting aye Council Member Huffman voting no Council Member Alcorn voting aye Council Member Castillo absent

ORDINANCE 2025-0619 ADOPTED

At 1:07 p.m., Mayor Whitmire left the meeting.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Peck first There being no further business before Council, City Council adjourned at 1:15 p.m.

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