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City of Houston City Council met Oct. 28 - 29.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 5:30 PM City Hall - In Person Meeting
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:00 PM - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Peck
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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RECONVENE
Wednesday, October 29, 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 33
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 3
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON SPACEPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
Position Two - BRENDA HELLYER, reappointment, for a term to expire June 1, 2027
Position Three - KELLY NICOLE PAGE, appointment, for a term to expire June 1, 2028;
Position Four - KOFI BURNEY, reappointment, for a term to expire June 1, 2027 and
Position Six - DAVID ALEXANDER, for a term to expire June 1, 2027
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointmentof the following individuals to the PLANNING COMMISSION:
Position One - JULIET SEREM, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2027;
Position Two - MEERA D. VICTOR, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026;
Position Three - DEKECHA SHEPHERD, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2027;
Position Four - MARK SIKES, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026;
Position Five - RANDY JONES, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2027;
Position Six - CINDY PHAM, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026;
Position Seven - STEPHEN PIERCE, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2027;
Position Eight - LYDIA MARES, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026;
Position Nine - LISA M. CLARK, reappointment and as Chair, for a term to expire June 30, 2027;
Position Ten - MEGAN SIGLER, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026;
Position Eleven - BEATRICE NARANJO, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2027;
Position Twelve - BARBRA CAROLL, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026;
Position Thirteen - RODNEY R. HEISCH, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2027;
Position Eighteen - BROOKS BALLARD, appointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026;
Position Nineteen - LINDA PORRAS-PIRTLE, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026;
Position Twenty - DAIMIAN S. HINES, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2026; and
Position Twenty-One - MEDARDO E. “SONNY” GARZA, reappointment, for a term to expire June 30, 2027
3. RECOMMENDATION from Chief of Intergovernmental Relations for annual renewal of membership in the TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE - $103,925.00 - General Fund
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 4 through 8
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY for the City Hall Basement Restoration - Hurricane Harvey - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
5. RECOMMENDATION from Direct Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contractwith DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for FY2023 Local Drainage Program (LDP) Contract #1 - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; G - HUFFMAN; I - MARTINEZ and J - POLLARD
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for Reconstruction of Holmes Road from Main Street to Kirby Drive - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for On-Call Rehabilitation of Large Diameter Water Lines Package 1
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 and 10
9. AMEND MOTION NO. 2022-231, 5/04/22, TO INCREASE spending authority for Purchase of Heil Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department, awarded to TEXAN WASTE EQUIPMENT dba HEIL OF TEXAS - $630,002.60 - Fleet Management Fund
10. HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, LTD for Purchase of Concrete Saws through the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Houston Public Works - $249,566.62 - Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund - Ad Valorem Tax
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 11 through 33
11. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and THE SALVATION ARMY to extend term of agreement and provide additional Community Development Block Grant – Cares Act Funds for the continuing administration and operation of Diversion Services to households who are at risk of immediate homelessness and provide Emergency Shelter and Homeless Prevention Services - Through April 30, 2026 - $622,747.41 - Grant Fund
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON to extend term of agreement, amend provisions regarding Administrative Cost Ration and Negotiated Indirect Cost Rates, and provide additional CommunityDevelopment Block Grant Funds for continued provision of Case Management and Employment Services to low-to moderate-income individuals living in Houston - Through October 31, 2026 - $150,000.00 - Grant Fund
13. ORDINANCE authorizing acceptance of award of $1,266,780.00 in State of Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds and approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for the administration of FY2026 Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program
14. ORDINANCE authorizing acceptance of award of $405,040.00 in State of Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds and approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for administration of FY2026 Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program to address youth homelessness
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with HARRIS COUNTY for the Joint Election; providing a maximum contract amount - $2,223,375.54 - General Fund
16. ORDINANCE appropriating $400,000.00 out of Library Special Revenue Fund for Houston Public Library’s Administration of Adult Literacy Services through Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with VECTOR CONTROLS, LLC for Chlorination Instrumentation, Inspection, Testing, Repair, and Replacement Services for the Houston Public Works Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $3,362,535.62 -Enterprise Fund
18. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-0685 (Passed September 18, 2024) to amend maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and HONESTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC and FERN ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC for Environmental Services for Houston Public Works (as approved by Ordinance No. 2024-0685) - $50,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Lease Agreement between BAKERRIPLEY, Landlord, and City of Houston, Tenant, for space at 3000 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, Texas 77039, for Women, Infants and Children Program of the Houston Health Department - $440,775.29 - Grant and Other Funds
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Lease Agreement between PROSPERITY PLAZA, LP, as Landlord, and City of Houston, as Tenant, for space at 13333 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77040 for use by the Human Resources Department - 7 Years - $5,311,485.66 - Central Service Revolving and Other Funds - DISTRICT A - PECK
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract with TIMES CONSTRUCTION, INC; for Construction Manager At Risk Services for HPD 1200 Travis-Fire Smoke Damper Replacement Project - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
22. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,025,022.38 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing contract with RDLR ARCHITECTS, INC, to perform Professional Architectural Services for the new Nottingham Park & Community Center - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
23. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SIX, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (EASTSIDE ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS E - FLICKINGER and I - MARTINEZ
24. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of OLD SIXTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THIRTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (OLD SIXTH WARD ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
25. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of FOURTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FOURTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (FOURTH WARD ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract with FIRST TEE OF GREATER HOUSTON, INC and HOUSTON GOLF ASSOCIATION for Operation and Maintenance of F.M. Law Park Junior Golf Course - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,520,000.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund; approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and ASTROS GOLF FOUNDATION for improvements to Memorial Park Golf Course Driving Range - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
28. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 4.635 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 23, for inclusion in its district
29. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 7.2401 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 229, for inclusion in its district
30. ORDINANCE authorizing second amendment to extend Project Completion Date and Contract Expiration Date of Grant Agreement between TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD (TWDB) and City of Houston for Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Grant Award (Approved by Ordinance No. 2020- 0852, on October 7, 2020) for Stormwater Modeling Tool for Sims Bayou Watershed and One Water Collaborative Planning Process
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ARCADIS U.S., INC for Work Order Professional Engineering Services for Capacity Analysis and Technical Services; providing a maximum contract amount - $11,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
32. ORDINANCE appropriating $25,625,931.63 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to MC2 CIVIL L.L.C. for Miscellaneous Large Diameter Water Line Improvements - Package 2; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution 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 relating to construction of facilities financed by the water & sewer system consolidated construction fund, contingency, testing services - DISTRICTS A - PECK ; C - KAMIN and I - MARTINEZ
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $28,848,906.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for 48-Inch Water Line along Orem Drive and Martindale Road; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution 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 relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, testing services, and construction management - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 34 through 36
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $16,000,000.00 from Reimbursement of Equipment/Project Fund; approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and 419 HOPE PARTNERS LLC for purchase of property located at 419 Emancipation Avenue, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTILLO AND RAMIREZ This was Item 14 on Agenda of October 22, 2025
35. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contracts between City of Houston and ( 1 ) KS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS, LLC, DBA KELSEYCARE ADVANTAGE, and (2) EMPHESYS INSURANCE COMPANY (HUMANA) to provide Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug PPO, and HMO Health Plans for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $151,660,000.00 - Health Benefits Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS POLLARD AND CASTEX-TATUM This was Item 16 on Agenda of October 22, 2025
36. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to provide Coverage and administer Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and to provide EAP Services for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years - $3,950,000.00 - Health Benefits Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CASTEX-TATUM
This was Item 17 on Agenda of October 22, 2025
PROPOSITION A - NUMBER 37
37. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Multi-Family Rental Buildings; establishing a High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program; establishing regulations for property designated as High-Risk Rental Buildings; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing penalties therefor; providing for severability
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Ramirez 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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