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City of Houston City Council met Oct. 14-15.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 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, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, First Assistant City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present.

At 1:41 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum called the meeting to order and requested Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck to preside. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck recognized Council Member Martinez for a proclamation.

Council Member Martinez presented a proclamation recognizing the University of Houston’s Hispanic Alumni Network for their dedication to empowering UH students and making higher education more accessible.

Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck recognized Council Member Castillo for a proclamation. Council Member Castillo presented a proclamation to Ginger Bertrand celebrating her retirement from the Greater Northside Management District.

Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck recognized Council Member Jackson for a proclamation. Council Member Jackson recognized James “JB” Thibodeaux his contribution in revitalizing communities through creative housing solutions, sustainable development and culturally rooted design. His most recent initiatives, the Duplex Flex Giveaway, is a groundbreaking collaboration that will provide an aspiring investor with a brand-new income-producing property as a path to generational wealth.

At 2:01 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Thomas for the Invocation. Council Member Thomas invited Reverend Rickie Bradshaw (First Southwest Baptist Church) for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Council Member Peck moved to delay the adoption of the minutes and seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Castillo and Plummer absent. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding. MOTION ADOPTED

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Martinez for a procedural motion. Council Member Martinez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Cesar Espinosa and Cris Wright to the bottom of the two (2) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Castillo and Plummer absent. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding. MOTION 2025-0692 ADOPTED

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Ramirez for a procedural motion. Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Robert Gallegos and Amy Demby to the bottom of the three (3) minute Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, Castillo and Plummer absent. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding. MOTION 2025-0693 ADOPTED

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Davis for a point of personal privilege. Council Member Davis reminded Council that October is Combined Municipal Campaign Month and it’s in full swing. Traditionally, the City Departments host a number of fund raisers during this month to raise money for the charity of their choice. He is honored to have been asked to serve as Chair of this year’s City Council Combined Municipal Campaign. The non-profit organization he has chosen is “No Autism.”

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum 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 to the one-minute rule.

At 2:12 p.m., Council Member Plummer came into the meeting.

At 2:13 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum requested the Interim City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

1 - TINA BRADY - Polk St closure (Item 46)

Council Member Evans-Shabazz came into the meeting

2 - KAREN LANCASTER - Polk St closure (Item 46)

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Pollard for a procedural motion. Council Member Pollard moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Charles McClelland to the top of the one (1) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire and Council Member Evans-Shabazz absent. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding. MOTION 2025-0694 ADOPTED

3 - CHARLES WATTS - GRB expansion/Polk St closure (Item 46).

4 - MICHAEL SHINE - GRB expansion/Polk St closure (Item 46)

5 - SUSAN WINGFIELD - Abandonment of Polk St (Item 46)

6 - HANK REILLY - GRB expansion/Polk St closure (Item 46)

7 - JELLE VANDENBROUCKE - Polk St closure/GRB expansion (Item 46)

8 - ROBERT GALLEGOS - Polk St closure (Item 46)

9 - AMY DEMBY - Polk St closure (Item 46)

10 - CHARLES MCCELLAND - Naming of the new police headquarters.

TARCHET WRIGHT - Responsibility of tree falling on car. Not Present

RANDALL KALLINEN - Repeated missed recycle pickup. Not Present

11 - KARIN KNAPP - Rainbow crosswalk

12 - MICHELE STILL - Rainbow crosswalk

13 - ART WAGER - Homeless hub on Emancipation

LAURA GALLIER - HPD. Not Present

14 - ANDREW STROTHER - Hermann Park Golf Course

JUAN JASS - Unpermitted structure modifications in neighborhood. Not Present

DORIS PENNINGTON - Ticket for being parking in handicap parking. Not Present

TY SMITH - City business policies. Not Present

VALENCIA SANDERS - Sidewalk safety. Not Present

At 2:42 p.m. Mayor Whitmire came into the meeting

15 - ANTHONY HUBBARD - Crosswalk

16 - CESAR ESPINOSA

ROBERT CAMPBELL - Trash cans and recycle bins. Not Present

INGRID ROBINSON - OBO and business opportunity. Not Present

17 - NICOLE REYNA - Speed cushions

ANDREA HOXIE - Non-working pets in grocery stores. Not Present

ROBIN UNDERWOOD - Nephew shot by HPD. Not Present

TOM UNDERWOOD - Brother passing. Not Present

18 - JALEN BLOCKER - More information on bodies found in bayou

19 - KIRY McCULLUM - Wrongful termination of housing voucher

ROBERT OKEZE - Emergency housing voucher. Not Present

20 - JULIA ORDUNA - Apartment inspection reform

21 - YISRI VENTURA - DACA

22 - LUZ SANCHEZ - DACA

23 - LUCRETIA NGUYEN - Superhub homeless center in East End

24 - REBECCA JONES - Alternative solution to city’s homeless problem

25 - ALMA HARRIS-THOMPSON - Homeless population and filth on the street

HAN NGUYEN - Legal policy/Alief neighborhood and HPD. Not Present

JOSEPH BALLARD - Trailer parked at 2815 Amboy. Not Present

CHRISTOPHER JENKINS - City ordinance, code enforcement and City Attorney. Not Present

ANNETTE JEFFERSON - High water bill. Not Present

26 - MANISHA GADE - Issues with water bill and immigration

27 - CYNTHIA SINGLETON - Polk St closure

SHINELLE THREADGILL - Corruption. Not Present

SHEDRICK PATTERSON - Issues with Uber. Not Present

TAMMARA PAIGE - Concerns with people from out of town. Not Present

MARION SCOTT - Corruption in municipality still. Not Present

CHRISTOPHER CATO - Property and identity theft. Not Present

28 - ELISEY MIRONYUK - HPD blocking sidewalk and informing of lawsuit against

COH STEVE WILLIAMS - Justice Department obstruction when it comes to Steve Williams. Not Present

29 - SARAH HIRSCH - Abandonment of Polk St (Item 46)

30 - MARCIE HYSINGER - Polk St closure (Item 46)

31 - AMY ERICKSON - Polk St closure (Item 46)

32 - IAN HLAVACEK - Polk St closure (Item 46)

33 - LISA HUNT - Polk St closure (Item 46)

34 - SCOTT SINGLETON - Polk St closure (Item 46)

35 - SAVANT MOORE - Polk St closure (Item 46)

36 - ROY HIRSCH - Polk St closure (Item 46)

RICHARD GILMORE - Polk St closure (Item 46). Not Present

37 - ALEXANDER CARRANZA - Polk St closure (Item 46)

MICHELLE IGUNBOR - Illegal category and systemic targeting. Not Present

38 - JACOB KLEMENTICH - Athlete

39 - JOSEPH OMO OMAURI - Warmonger, peace, love, justice, prosperity and God again

40 - CRIS WRIGHT

At 4:02 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

For more information and details from the list of speakers, please click here. houstontx.new.swagit.com/videos/357986

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, October 15, 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, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present.

At 9:17 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a procedural motion.

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of taking Items 4, 5 and 6 out of order and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0695 ADOPTED

4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of TROY D. LEMON as City Secretary. - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0696 ADOPTED

5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:

Position One - CLAUDE CUMMINGS III, for a term ending June 14, 2028

Position Two - SHELLEY KENNEDY, for a term ending June 14, 2027

Position Alternate One - CHARLES A. CAVE, for a term ending June 14, 2028

Position Alternate Two - JUSTIN MITCHELL, for a term ending June 14, 2027

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0697 ADOPTED

6. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, INC:

Position One - GEORGE ALBERT DeMONTROND, appointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2028;

Position Two - BARRY N. MANDEL, reappointment, for a term ending January 1, 2028;

Position Three - WILLIAM TAYLOR, reappointment, for a term to expire January 1, 2028;

Position Four - THOMAS W. FLAHERTY, reappointment, for a term to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Five - DOMINGO BARRIOS, appointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Six - CHRISTOPHER D. PORTER, reappointment, for a term to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Ten - ELIJAH WILLIAMS, appointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2028;

Position Eleven - ANN LENTS, reappointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2027; Position Thirteen - CULLEN K. GEISELMAN, reappointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2028;

Position Fourteen - ANDREW PRICE, reappointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Sixteen - MARGARET ELKINS DAVIS, appointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2028;

Position Seventeen - ALBERTO P. CARDENAS, JR, reappointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Nineteen - JENNY PHILIP, reappointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2028; and

Position Twenty - TAYLOR CHAPMAN, appointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2027

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0698 ADOPTED

At 9:30 a.m., Mayor Whitmire went to the Mayor’s Report.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Whitmire briefly spoke on the City’s stance as it relates to the rainbow crosswalks. Even though he ran his platform on diversity and inclusion, it’s important to note that by not complying, the City’s federal funding may be jeopardized, thus affecting City departments. He is open to and welcomes suggestions and wants everyone to work together to find a solution. He regrets that this issue has been brought up unnecessarily but it does give him the opportunity to talk about the progress they are making in the City of Houston through diversity and inclusion. They have successfully concluded the hotel worker’s strike, a resolution he knew would occur if they kept everyone at the table. At the Parks Board on yesterday, we celebrated our successful park system which talked about his initiative of “Let’s Play” with 25 community parks. The Houston Permitting Center, yesterday, cut the ribbon on a residential facility and Solid Waste rolled out 19 new heavy duty trucks on yesterday. Police and public safety are

his highest priority and had never been headed in the right direction like it is today. The response time is below six (6) minutes on a “code one” call (we’re at 5.7). We’re making progress in getting residential facilities for the homeless.

Mayor Whitmire was disappointed he didn’t get to do the State of the City, as was scheduled, out of respect for the hotel workers but he does look forward to doing it in January, where there’ll be so much to talk about. The budget and finances will be a top priority. A plan is in its final final consideration and will be done without raising taxes. He understands the pain our residents have over affordability. Taxes harm affordability. Rent will go up if you raise property taxes. There will be a time and place for going after more revenues from some of the sources that some around the horseshoe have proposed. He is still committed to cutting out waste, duplication and conflict of interest. He will conclude by stating that it’s a great day to be a Houstonian and he is honored to be the Mayor. Let’s recognize our diversity and work together to solve our problems.

Members of Council commented and questioned the Mayor’s Report.

Mayor Whitmire brought up another report that was heavy on his heart, regarding the report given about the young man who HPD, allegedly, turned over to ICE officials. The version that was told to Council would upset anyone. But there’s always the rest of the story. We have such a tendency to want to believe individuals and their cause but he knew better. It’s so frustrating to sit here, when we have the data, and know that someone, with political purposes and building a following, stands there and tells them something that they know is not true. It inflames the community, violates the unity that he stands for, increases the paranoia and anxiety for our immigrant communities. He requested Chief J. Noe Diaz to come and speak to them about the situation. The way that HPD handled this young man should become the model for the United States. Chief Diaz then came to address the City Council on the situation.

Members of Council commented and questioned Chief Diaz at length.

At 10:45 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called for a twenty (20) minute recess.

At 11:07 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting back from recess.

Mayor Whitmire requested Michael Heckman, President and CEO of Houston First Corporation, to come to the podium to give condensed updates and the misinformation Item 46 regarding the closure of part of Polk Street. Members of Council commented and questioned Mr. Heckman at length.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a procedural motion. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering Item 46 out of order and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0699 ADOPTED

46. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Keith Gaynor of Walter P. Moore and Associates, on behalf of Houston First Corporation, (Paula Whitten-Doolen, General Counsel), for abandonment and sale of a 1) ±45,837 square feet of Jackson Street, from Polk Street south to Bell Street, 2) ±41,076 square feet of Chenevert Street, from Polk Street south to Bell Street, 3) ±52,613 square feet of Hamilton Street, from Polk Street south to Bell Street, 4) ±40,778 square feet of Clay Street, 5) ±13,323 square feet of Bell Street and 6) ±60,856 square feet of Polk Street, from the right-of-way line of Interstate 69 west ±784 feet to the west right-of-way line of Jackson Street, and 7) ±30,000 square feet of Avenida De Las Americas from Polk street north to ±350, out of the South Side Buffalo Bayou Subdivision (Unrecorded), out of the J.S. Holman Survey, A-323. Parcels SY25-031A through SY25-031H, SY26-015A through SY26-015E, SY26-016, and SY26-017 - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MARTINEZ

This was Item 5 on Agenda of October 8, 2025

- was presented, moved by Council Member Martinez and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, a roll call vote was requested.

Roll Call Vote:

Mayor Whitmire voting aye Council Member Martinez aye

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

MOTION 2025-0700 ADOPTED

At 12:04 p.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call Item 1.

1. PUBLIC HEARING on recommendation from Mayor and Director of Finance to place the proposed tax rate of $0.519190 on each $100 of taxable value, which is the same as last year’s tax rate - was presented,

Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

1 - DOMINIC MAZOCH - Proposed Tax Rate.

2 - BILL KELLY - Proposed Tax Rate.

Mayor Whitmire requested a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close the public hearing and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Evans-Shabazz, Thomas and Plummer absent.

MOTION 2025-0701 ADOPTED

2. ORDINANCE providing for the Assessment, Levying and Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes for the City of Houston, Texas for the Year 2025

This Item should only be considered after conclusion of the Public Hearing above - was presented and after discussion, a roll call was requested.

Roll Call Vote:

Mayor Whitmire voting aye Council Member Martinez aye

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

ORDINANCE 2025-0859 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Rameriz for a procedural motion. Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering Item 47 out of order and seconded by Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0702 ADOPTED

47. ORDINANCE approving Professional Services Agreement between HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP and City of Houston relating to Various Condemnation Matters; providing a maximum contract amount - $900,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KAMIN AND RAMIREZ

This was Item 30 on Agenda of October 8, 2025

- was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0860 ADOPTED

3. PUBLIC HEARING to provide a Resolution of No Objection for two applicants seeking 4% Housing Tax Credits (HTCs) for the following multifamily developments:

Lafayette Village 4822 E. Sam Houston Pkwy N

Idlewilde Apartments 9915 FM 1960

- was presented and invited Paul Yindeemark, Staff Analyst, of the Housing and Community Development, to present a presentation to members of Council.

Mayor Whitmire requested a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close the public hearing and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0703 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

MISCELLANEOUS

7. RECOMMENDATION from Fire Chief to approve the sale of Decommissioned Firefighting Bunker Gear and Equipment to the Sister City of Guayaquil, Ecuador - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0704 ADOPTED

8. RECOMMENDATION from Fire Chief for payment of Recertification Fees for Firefighters for the Houston Fire Department to TEXAS COMMISSION OF FIRE PROTECTION - $373,563.00 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0705 ADOPTED

ACCEPT WORK

9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with FMG CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC for the Terminal B Garage, 3rd and 4th Levels Rehabilitation Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 466B) - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0706 ADOPTED

12. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Abandonment of Bering and San Felipe Lift Stations - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent.

MOTION 2025-0707 ADOPTED

13. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for 72-inch Water Line Crawford to Mt. Vernon - DISTRICT 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. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0708 ADOPTED

15. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with TB CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC for Ledge Street Phase II Drainage Improvements - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0709 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

17. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $159,329.95 for Purchase of Aboveground Fuel and Fluid Storage with Related Hardware, Software and Services through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department, awarded to PSI JF PETROLEUM GROUP, INC - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - Fleet Management Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent.

MOTION 2025-0710 ADOPTED

18. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $674,241.74 for Purchase of Fungicide and Insecticide for the Parks and Recreation Department, awarded to BWI COMPANIES, INC - Through May 31, 2026 with 4 one-year options - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0711 ADOPTED

19. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $924,804.00 for Purchase of Grass Seed for the Parks and Recreation Department, awarded to HERITAGE PPG - Through May 31, 2026 with 4 one-year options - Parks Golf Special Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0712 ADOPTED

20. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $969,890.80 for Purchase of Fertilizer and Herbicide for the Parks and Recreation Department, awarded to SIMPLOT AB RETAIL INC and HARRELL’S INC - Through May 31, 2026, with 4 one-year options - General and Other Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent.

MOTION 2025-0713 ADOPTED

21. ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - $499,892.18 and MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC - $989,011.34 for Street Maintenance Equipment through the BuyBoard and Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Programs for Houston Public Works - Enterprise and Other Funds - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent.

MOTION 2025-0714 ADOPTED

22. CENTRAL TEXAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT CO., dba CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT for an Industrial Crane through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Public Works - $264,255.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0715 ADOPTED

23. CENTRAL TEXAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT CO., dba CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT for Four (4) Mobile Generators through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Public Works - $737,258.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0716 ADOPTED

24. DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC - $278,765.00, MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC - $258,689.20, ROBSTOWN HARDWARE COMPANY dba KING RANCH AG & TURF - $49,583.52 and ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - $717,203.92 for Earthmoving and Material Handling Equipment through the BuyBoard and Sourcewell Purchasing Programs for Houston Public Works - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0717 ADOPTED

25. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $325,190.00 for Emergency Purchase of Grating and Railing Infrastructure Repairs for Houston Public Works, awarded to MUSTANG COMPOSITE SERVICES, LLC - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0718 ADOPTED

26. SOUTHERN IONICS, INCORPORATED for Supply of Sodium Bisulfite for Houston Public Works - $8,867,905.00 - 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 Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0719 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

28. ORDINANCE supplementing City of Houston, Texas Master Ordinance No. 2004-299; providing for the issuance of the City of Houston, Texas, Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, providing for the Amounts, Interest Rates, Prices, and Terms thereof and other matters relating thereto; providing for the payment thereof; making other provisions regarding such Bonds and matters incident thereto; authorizing execution and delivery of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Financing Agreement; and declaring an emergency - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent.

ORDINANCE 2025-0861 ADOPTED

29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement between City of Houston and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION to extend the time performance to allow for construction completion of 85 affordable housing units and support the revitalization of the Lyons Avenue Corridor located at 4514 Lyons Avenue - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0862 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE authorizing and approving second amendment to Loan Agreement between City of Houston and TXZNH, LLC to extend time performance to allow for construction completion of 325- unit affordable rental development for families located at 12121 Greenspoint Drive - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0863 ADOPTED

31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and ACCESS CARE OF COASTAL TEXAS, INC to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds to provide Housing Assistance to 149 eligible households living with HIV/AIDS - 1 Year - $1,276,825.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0864 ADOPTED

32. 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 - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 32 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

33. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a first amendment to a Reimbursable Agreement between the City of Houston and the FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION for Limited Technical and/or Engineering Support, Design, and Construction Services at Ellington Airport (EFD); amending Ordinance No. 2024-0187 to increase the maximum contract amount - $202,525.45 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0865 ADOPTED

34. ORDINANCE appropriating $840,000.00 from the following Funds: $20,000.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund; $540,000.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund; $10,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 AMT Construction Fund; $180,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund; $20,000.00 out of Airport System 2021a AMT Bond For ITRP Fund and $70,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated ITRP AMT Construction Fund; for Project Management Costs associated with FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan Projects - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0866 ADOPTED

36. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0795 to increase maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM to provide Emergency Medical Services Training for Houston Fire Department (Approved by Ordinance 2022-0795) - $1,117,862.00 - General Fund - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0867 ADOPTED

37. ORDINANCE approving and awarding Revenue Agreement between City of Houston and ABOVE TRAINING INC dba STATE FOOD SAFETY for Online Certification Food Services Courses for the Houston Health Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0868 ADOPTED

38. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to extend contract term between City of Houston and LEXISNEXIS COPLOGIC SOLUTIONS, INC for Traffic Accident Reports Sales Website for the Houston Police Department - Through November 24, 2026 with 1 six-month option - Revenue - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0869 ADOPTED

39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for Grant Assistance from the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the Local Law Enforcement Equipment Grant for the Houston Police Department (“Department”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for and accept the Grant Funds, and 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. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0870 ADOPTED

40. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,500,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for purchase of Conducted Energy Devices, Accessories and Supplies for the Houston Police Department - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0871 ADOPTED

41. ORDINANCE appropriating $156,450.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and OST/ALMEDA CORRIDORS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for Holman Street Sidewalk Safety and Accommodation Improvements; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0872 ADOPTED

43. ORDINANCE appropriating $8,478,510.50 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; awarding a contract to TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC for FY2025 Asphalt Overlay Project #3; 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 Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0873 ADOPTED

44. ORDINANCE appropriating $8,401,594.75 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; awarding a contract to JFT CONSTRUCTION, INC for FY2025 Asphalt Overlay Rehab Project #4; 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 Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem, testing services - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0874 ADOPTED

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

10. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC for the Alief Neighborhood Center - DISTRICT F - THOMAS

- was presented and Tagged by Council Member Castex-Tatum.

11. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with ALSAY INCORPORATED for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation Project Package 1 - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON and E - FLICKINGER - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0720 ADOPTED

14. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD for Large Diameter Valve Replacement Package 2 - DISTRICTS E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN and I - MARTINEZ - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0721 ADOPTED

16. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with VORTEX LINING SYSTEMS, LLC (formerly known as QUADEX LINING SYSTEMS, LLC) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (LDS) - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0722 ADOPTED

27. AMEND MOTION #2020-0535, 10/21/20, TO EXTEND the contract term through October 21, 2026 and TO INCREASE the spending authority for Purchase of Aluminum Traffic Sign Blanks for Houston Public Works, awarded to VULCAN, INC - $252,990.73 - Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0723 ADOPTED

35. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $765,434.00 out of General Improvements Consolidated Construction Fund; and appropriating $868,434.00 out of General Improvements Consolidated Construction Fund; and appropriating $15,162,985.00 out of BARC Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding Design/Build Contract to LINBECK GROUP, LLC for BARC-New Building and Renovations Project; providing funding for contingency, Asbestos Testing & Abatement, Construction Materials Testing; Inspection Services and Civic Art - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0875 ADOPTED

42. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,670,281.86 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; awarding contract to J. RIVAS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for FY2025 Asphalt Overlay Services Project #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 Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax, testing services - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0876 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD

45. RECOMMENDATION from Director Planning & Development Department to approve amendments to the 2025 Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP) and authorize publication of the 2025 MTFP in map form - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and G - HUFFMAN

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON

This was Item 4 on Agenda of October 8, 2025

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Castillo, Ramirez and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0724 ADOPTED

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MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Jackson first. There being no further business before Council, City Council adjourned at 1:35 p.m.

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