City of Houston City Council met July 29 - 30

City of Houston City Council met July 29 - 30.

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 29, 2025, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, First Assistant City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Members Tarsha Jackson and Tiffany D. Thomas absent on City business.

At 1:51 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 Martinez for a proclamation.

Council Member Martinez presented a proclamation recognizing YSummit, founded by Ed Curtis.

Council Member Evans-Shabazz presented a proclamation recognizing KidsCare Incorporated and its founders for their exceptional commitment to service, youth leadership and humanitarian impact.

At 2:07 p.m., Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Carter for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of July 22 - 23, 2025 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 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 Patricia Cruz to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and adding Jessica Saxton and Tawanah Dowing to follow Patricia Cruz on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2025-0530 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Kamin for a procedural motion. Council Member Kamin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Harold Eaton, Alan Lipman, Terry Cominski and Kay Swint to follow Tawanah Dowing on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Ramirez, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2025-0531 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Ramirez for a procedural motion. Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Barbara Denson to the bottom of the three (3) minute Agenda List of Speakers, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. MOTION 2025-0532 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire stated that there is a large group of speakers that exceeds the 150-minute rule. The rules require members of Council and speakers to hold the one-minute rule.

At 2:14 p.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the Interim City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

1 - RICHARD PAYNE - Disaster recovery (Item 47).

2 - PATRICIA MORALES - Natural disaster funds (Item 47).

3 - MILAGROS SALAMANCA - Natural disaster relief fund (Item 47).

4 - FRED WOODS - DR24 Action Recovery plan (Item 47).

5 - CHRISTINA QUINTERO - Natural disaster relief (Item 47).

6 - DORIS BROWN - National disaster budget (Item 47).

7 - KOURTNEY REVELS - Disaster recovery fund (Item 47).

8 - BARBARA DEBSON - Disaster recovery fund (Item 47).

9 - FOLKO MUELLER - HPD’s collaboration with ICE.

10 - ESTEBAN OCHOA - Ending HPD cooperation with ICE.

11 - KEVA ST. FORT - Train noise.

12 - SAHED NIBBER - Youth Council for League of Minority Voters.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Ramirez for a procedural motion. Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Patricia Moore to the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers to follow Kay Swint and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0533 ADOPTED

13 - CODY SZELL - Community safety.

14 - LAILA KHALILI - Community safety.

15 - KELLEY SADLER - Immigration and ICE.

16 - RISHAB CHAWLA - HPD collaboration with ICE.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Peck for a procedural motion. Council Member Peck moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Marissa Bosley to the bottom of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0534 ADOPTED

17 - SOPHIA CAMPO - HPD’s collaboration with ICE.

18 - PATRICIA CRUZ - Life at Jackson Square apartment complex

19 - JESSICA SAXTON - HPD collaboration with ICE.

20 - TAWANAH DOWING - HPD collaboration with ICE.

21 - HAROLD EATON - Life at Jackson Square apartment complex.

22 - ALAN LIPMONT - HPD collaboration with ICE.

23 - TERRY COMINSKI - HPD collaboration with ICE.

24 - KAY SWINT - HPD collaboration with ICE.

25 - PATRICIA MOORE - HPD collaboration with ICE.

26 - CHASE PYLE - Illegal deportation by ICE.

27 - BRENT SULLIVAN - Relations with ICE.

28 - MARIA TREVINO - ICE collaboration with HPD.

29 - LIZETTE PRESTWICH - HPD collaboration with ICE.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Davis for a procedural motion. Council Member Davis moved that the rules be suspended for allowing Daric Moore to be the next speaker and seconded by Council Member Flickinger, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Martinez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0535 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Davis for a procedural motion. Council Member Davis moved that the rules be suspended for adding Serreva Page to follow Daric Moore on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Flickinger, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Martinez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0536 ADOPTED

30 - DARIC MOORE - Homelessness.

31 - SERREVA PAGE - Thank you

32 - LINDA HARROD - HPD’s collaboration with ICE.

33 - ADAM LAUREANO-DOWIE - Life at Jackson Square complex.

34 - CHRISTOPHER RIVERA - HPD’s cooperation with ICE.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Ramirez for a procedural motion. Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Ricardo Martinez to be the next speaker and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Members Martinez, Plummer and Alcorn absent. MOTION 2025-0537 ADOPTED

35 - RICARDO MARTINEZ - HPD’s cooperation with ICE.

RIA STOICOVY - ICE reporting to HPD/HCSO. Not Present

36 - STEPHY PADILLA - HPD’s collaboration with ICE.

37 - MONIQUE JACKSON - HPD’s collaboration with ICE.

38 - NICHOLE EARL - HPD’s collaboration with ICE.

39 - ALFREDO DOMINGUEZ - HPD’s collaboration with ICE.

40 - ISAHIA LOPEZ - HPD and the safety of community and families.

41 - MARIE POUSSON - HPD’s collaboration with ICE.

42 - BARRETT KROLL - HPD’s collaboration with ICE.

NICOLAS JUAN - HPD’s collaboration with ICE. Not Present

43 - JASMINE TELLEZ - Immigrant community protection strategy.

44 - THUAN NGUYEN - Immigrant justice.

45 - HAYLEY RODGERS - Community safety.

46 - JEROME WALD - Community safety.

47 - MINA VUONG - Community safety.

48 - LETTY ORTEGA - Community safety.

49 - TERRI CHEN - Community safety.

50 - TEODORO AGUILUZ - Community safety.

51 - CARLOS MENDIOLA - Community safety.

52 - MAYTE ALDRETT - Community safety.

53 - MARIA BRECEDA - Community safety.

54 - JASMINE KHADEMAKBARI - Community safety.

55 - JACOB KILLELEA - Community safety.

At 3:45 p.m., Mayor Whitmire stepped out of the meeting.

56 - MADELEINE WILLARS - Community safety.

ROBERTO PALACIOS - Community safety. Not Present

VY PHAM - Community safety. Not Present

57 - SARAH SYED - Community safety.

At 3:47 p.m., Mayor Whitmire came back into the meeting.

58 - SILVIA OLIVA - Community safety (Need translator).

59 - LAURA GALLIER - HPD.

60 - KEVIN JOACHIN - HPD.

61 - MARIA HUERTA - HPD.

62 - JOCELYN VALDEZ - HPD.

CERTA HARDY - Senior citizen homelessness. Not Present

63 - PATRICK BROWN - Homeless problem in Houston.

ERNEST CALTON - Housing issue. Not Present

64 - DANNY ASBERRY - Disaster preparedness.

65 - MELISSA FIELDS - Unpermitted, red tag, illegal coverage on ditch culverts.

66 - NORA PIERCE - General concerns.

DAVID RIVAS - Recycling and 18-wheelers coming through. Not Present

67 - RAY TAYLOR - Removal of light pole from front yard.

KELVIN WILLIAMS - Gardening and community event. Not Present

SHELTON MODELIST - False arrest and property. Not Present

68 - BERNADETTE KEKE - Returning problems.

69 - ILY MONTOYA-RIVAS - Airport System.

70 - MARISSA BOSLEY.

71 - ALICIA PIPER - Disaster relief (Item 47).

72 - CHRISTOPHER JENKINS - Disaster relief (Item 47).

73 - PERLA GARCIA - Community safety and 2025 budget/natural disaster (Need translator).

74 - DAMARIS GONZALEZ - Community safety (Need translator).

75 - JACOB KLEMENTICH - Advocates in Austin.

ELISEY MIRONYUK - Mediation with HPD. Not Present

76 - JOSEPH OMO OMAURI - Rapid housing didn’t replace stolen housing voucher from Gmail account.

EDUARDO DURAN - Weekly new. Not Present

At 4:30 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

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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, July 23, 2025, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, 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. Council Members Tarsha Jackson and Tiffany D. Thomas absent on City business.

At 9:09 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and moved to the Mayor’s Report.

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 – was presented,

City Controller, Chris Hollins, and Director of Finance Department, Melissa Dubowski, reviewed the Monthly Operation and Financial Report, copies of which are on file in the City Secretary’s Office for review. Members of Council questioned the City Controller and Finance Director and commented on the Monthly Financial Report. Council Member Alcorn moved to accept the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2025 and seconded by Council Member Castillo, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2024-0538 ADOPTED

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Whitmire encouraged everyone to share that we’re having the Mayor’s Back to School and Health Fair on Saturday at the George R. Brown Convention Center starting at 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed and on-site health screening will be provided. It’s going to be a productive and fun occasion. Thanks to Shell, who once again helped sponsor the event.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Kamin for a point of personal privilege. Council Member Kamin recognized District C resident, Scott Lewis, along with his son, Kepler. Kepler is a 12-year Boy Scout who is working on his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. She requested them to stand to be and be recognized.

At 9:33 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the Interim City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBER

MISCELLANEOUS

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

Position Three - WILLIAM GLENN WOODSON, reappointment

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0539 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0540 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0541 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0542 ADOPTED

ACCEPT WORK

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0543 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0544 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0545 ADOPTED

PROPERTY

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 - was present, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2025-0546 ADOPTED

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 - was present, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0547 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

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 – was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0548 ADOPTED

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 - was present, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0549 ADOPTED

RESOLUTIONS

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2025-0027 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2025-0028 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0643 ADOPTED

25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-611 to include Cash Match for Community Project Funding Grant for the Houston Fire Department - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 25 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0644 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0645 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0646 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0647 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0648 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0649 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0650 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0651 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0652 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0653 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0654 ADOPTED

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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 ending December 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

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0550 ADOPTED

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

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0551 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0552 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck. Tagged by Council Member Kamin.

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

MOTION 2025-0553 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, al voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2025-0554 ADOPTED

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

MOTION 2025-0555 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

RESOLUTION 2025-0029 ADOPTED

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 - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 22 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

Note: Item 22 was received during the course of the meeting.

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0655 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0656 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0657 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0658 ADOPTED

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 ASSOCIATION 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0659 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0660 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, Council Member Plummer moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of referring Item 38 back to the Administration and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0556 REFERRED BACK TO THE ADMINISTRATION

NON CONSENT AGENDA

MISCELLANEOUS

43. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the re-adoption of Article XII of 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

- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing date on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0557 ADOPTED

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

- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing date on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0558 ADOPTED

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

- was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing date on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0559 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 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

- was presented and Tagged by Council Member Martinez.

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

- was presented and Tagged by Council Member Martinez.

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

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0661 ADOPTED

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

- was presented, Council Member Plummer moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of referring Item 49 back to the Administration and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0560 REFERRED BACK TO THE ADMINISTRATION

Note: The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 22 has been received.

ORDINANCE 2025-0662 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Pollard first There being no further business before Council, City Council adjourned at 12:08 p.m.

DETAILED INFORMATION ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY MINUTES READ AND APPROVED

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