Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The City Council held a public hearing on applications to designate, upgrade, or change the historic status of eight Houston properties, including churches, houses, and two properties seeking reclassification from 'Contributing' to 'Non-contributing' within existing historic districts.

The Mayor asked the City Council to confirm the reappointment of Christopher M. Johnson and Chris Williams to the board that oversees Reinvestment Zone Number Two, with terms running through December 31, 2027. The Council voted unanimously to approve both reappointments.

The City Council confirmed Mayor's reappointment of Christopher M. Johnson (Position Six) and Chris Williams (Position Seven) to the Midtown Redevelopment Authority, with terms running through December 31, 2027.

The City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor's reappointment of seven individuals to the Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors, each serving a term through June 1, 2029.

The City Council unanimously confirmed the Mayor's appointments and reappointments of nine individuals to the International Management District Board of Directors, with most terms running through June 2029 or June 2027.

The City Council approved extending paid injury leave for Senior Police Officer Christopher Pavliska from November 23, 2025 through November 22, 2026, costing $44,355.61 from the General Fund.

The City Council approved accepting the completed work and authorizing any remaining final payment for a contract with DL Glover Clearing, LLC to maintain roadside and off-road ditches in six specified council districts.

The city council approved the completion of a ditch re-establishment contract with DL Glover Utilities, LLC and authorized any final payment owed for drainage ditch work performed in 2024.