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City of Houston City Council met May 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m. with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, Greg Travis, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director present. Council Member Mike Knox absent on Personal Business.
At 1:52 p.m., Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Plummer for the first proclamation.
Council Member Plummer presented a proclamation honoring the West Street Recovery for their outstanding humanitarian efforts shown during the Winter Storm Uri. To accept the proclamation is the Co-Director of Community Research, Doris Brown.
Council Member Plummer presented a proclamation honoring the INCA Relief for their outstanding humanitarian efforts shown during the Winter Storm Uri. To accept the proclamation are Hammad Shaheer, Saima Azfar and Hariff Ford.
At 2:04 p.m., Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Alcorn for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Member Mike Knox absent on Personal Business.
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes for April 20-21, 2021 and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED
Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, a web-conferencing platform and streamed as usual on the City’s website (https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/index.html).
Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/pg/HoustonTelevision/videos/) and the municipal channel on public television. The Council Members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code that have not been suspended by order of the Governor. Public comment will be allowed on Tuesday via teleconference at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 674 321 402# and details for signing up and participating are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html. Members of the public may call in Wednesday via teleconference at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 350 560 910#, however no public comment will be allowed.
Mayor Turner stated that he wanted to review some of the procedures for conducting the Virtual Public Session. He is requesting for Council Members to speak slowly and clearly because this will help the City Secretary, the Closed Captioner and the General Public. After roll call, they established there was a quorum. If by chance, for example, they have to leave, just let them know on the chat screen if they are leaving temporarily or if they are leaving for the duration because otherwise, they will assume that Council Members are present. If they are making the motion or seconding a motion, they will need to state their name and their action clearly so they can have it down for the record. The Agenda Director will be monitoring the chat and will provide him their names. Please don’t use the chat room just for chatting. Please mute themselves when they are not speaking and unmute themselves when they are recognized to speak. For the general public, in order to be recognized as a public speaker, they have to sign up for the meeting on Monday by 5:00 p.m. in the Office of the City Secretary and then they will call the Speakers name in the order that they have signed up. When their name is called, press *6 to unmute themselves. They may only speak when recognized and to please note that if they speak during the meeting and he hasn’t recognized them, he will have to mute and/or remove them off the call.
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Alcorn for a Procedural Motion. Council Member Alcorn moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Stacie Fairchild to the top of the 3-minute Agenda and Doug Smith to the top of the 3-minute Non-Agenda and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0208 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Robinson for a Procedural Motion. Council Member Robinson moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Michael Heckman and David Mincberg after Stacie Fairchild and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0209 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Plummer for a Procedural Motion. Council Member Plummer moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Tomaro Bell after David Mincberg and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0210 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the list of speakers
#1-NATALI HURTADO – 11360 Bellaire Blvd., Apt. #190 – 77072 – 713-679-8717 – Item 51 – Amending Chapter 40/Interactive Digital Kiosks.
#2-ROY LIRA – 2214 Ann St. – 77003 – 713-320-9368 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
DEBORAH JANUARY-BEVERS – 1334 Brittmoore Rd. – 77043 – 832-385-9924 – Item 51 – Amending Chapter 40/Interactive Digital Kiosks. NOT PRESENT
CARLETON RISER – 2211 Brentwood Dr. – 77019 – 832-722-4666 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks. NOT PRESENT
#3- MARCI DALLAS – 5703 Jackwood St. – 77096 – 713-726-4807 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks
#4- KRAIWIT KRAISIRISOPHON – 3040 FM 1960 – 77073 – 281-964-5914 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
#5- JOHN BREEDING – No Address – 713-819-3006 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
#6- STACIE FAIRCHILD – 4913 Rose St. – 77007 – 713-252-4055 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
#7- MICHAEL HECKMAN – 701 Avenida de las Americas, Suite 200 – 77010 – 713-853-8932 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
#8- DAVID MINCBERG – No Address – No Phone - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
#9- TOMARO BELL – 3248 Charleston St. – 77021 – 713-825-8449 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
#10- MARGARET LLOYD – 529 Lovett Blvd.– 77006 – 713-898-2819 – Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks/Oppose.
#11- CECE FOWLER – 1411 North Blvd. – 77006 – 713-899-7248 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks/Oppose.
#12- TOOKE KELSEY – 439 Westmoreland St. – 77006 – 832-341-6001 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
KATHLEEN O’REILLY – 1220 Southmore Blvd. – 77004 – 713-303-8938 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks
MIKE VANDUSEN – No Address – 713-818-2980 – Item 51 – Amending Chapter 40/Interactive Digital Kiosks. NOT PRESENT
#13- JOHN GUESS – 4807 Caroline St. – 77004 – 713-526-1015 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
#14- ALICE LEE – 4922 Valkeith Dr. – 77096 – 713-501-8719 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
#15- SANDRA STEVENS – 5123 Jackson St. – 77004 – 713-818-6854 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
#16- RUTH SKAFF – 1400 Hermann Dr., Apt. #12F – 77004 – 202-352-1572 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
ANNA MARIE SAAVEDRA – 10923 United St. – 77093 – 817-269-2433 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks. NOT PRESENT
#17- DOUG SMITH – 11542 Sands Point Dr. – 77072 – 832-723-1652 – Questions regarding Budget Presentations.
#18- KATHLEEN O’REILLY – 1220 Southmore Blvd. – 77004 – 713-303-8938 - Item Nos. 51 and 52 – Interactive Digital Kiosks.
Mayor Turner stated that based on the contract, even on a bi-monthly basis, the innovative technology will be upgraded with the latest features. With respect to traffic, these are not digital billboards but are interactive kiosks. These are more pedestrian friendly for people who are walking. There is a touch screen for you to get information. There is a job board for people who are needing jobs and for people who are looking for a shelter when there is an emergency weather or amber alert. For people who are visiting our City, there are 100 different kinds of languages with an emphasis on the 25 most often used languages. There is public safety information. There is a button for an emergency situation. Again, these are not the digital billboards for people who are driving their cars.
MANUEL SANDERS – 712 E 37th St. – 77022 – 832-840-0773 – Robbery at home. NOT PRESENT
#19- STEVEN WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Will appear to express personal opinion.
RAPHANEL FOLEY – 16423 Teak Dr. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 713 927-0004 – Trafficking of my father. NOT PRESENT
FLOYD CARRIER – No Address – 713-824-8054 – Police Reform. NOT PRESENT
WALTER VIDAL – 141 Casa Grande Dr. – 77060 - 480-362-9717 – HPD has not contacted me about complaint of selling drugs – NEED SPANISH TRANSLATION . NOT PRESENT
#20- WILLIE RAINWATER – 16410 Quail Park Dr. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 713-598-3619 - Fort Bend/Houston Super Neighborhood 41.
ROBERT CAMPBELL – 5022 Kelso St. – 77021 – 713-737-5326 – Missed heavy trash. NOT PRESENT
#21- JEFFREY BERG – 5454 Washington Ave. – 77007 – 337-453-6188 - Nuisance bars on Washington Ave.
CATHY SOTELLO – 2903 Austin St. – 77004 – 323-202-7591 – Bikeway. NOT PRESENT
CYNTHIA ACEVES-LEWIS – 2911 Austin St. – 77004 – 713-705-1021 – Bikeway. NOT PRESENT
Council Member Plummer left the meeting at 3:33 p.m.
For more information and details from the Speakers List, please click here: https://houstontx.swagit.com/play/05042021-1537
Note: During the public session motions may be offered to extend time for questions of various speakers, and votes taken, which were not prepared in written form and may be viewed on HTV Houston or on disc.
At 4:06 p.m., the City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Pat J. Daniel, City Secretary, read the description or captions of the Items on the Agenda.
The Houston City Council reconvened at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, Greg Travis, Karla Cisneros, Robert Gallegos, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mike Knox, David W. Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director present.
At 9:00 a.m. Mayor Turner called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and requested the City Secretary to call the roll.
ROLL CALL
All present
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner stated that there has been a lot of conversation about the election bills floating around through the Legislature, House Bill 6, Senate Bill 7. Regardless of where you stand on the issues, they will continue to hear a whole lot of conversation. He thought it might be helpful to hear from the economic perspective on the impact of these bills regardless of where they stand on them.
Mayor Turner introduced Ray Perryman, President and CEO of the Perryman Group, a widely respected economic research and analysis firm and he thought it might be helpful if they heard his perspective on these bills. Mayor Turner thanked Mr. Perryman for joining them today.
Mr. Perryman presented a presentation to Members of Council about House Bill 6 and Senate Bill 7. For detailed information, please go to their website: www.perrymangroup.com .
Members of Council commented and questioned Mr. Ray Perryman.
Mayor Turner stated that May is Asia Pacific Heritage American Month and they want to honor the successful business leaders, culture, sacrifices and resilience of the community. They certainly stand with all of our Asian Pacific Americans. They are our friends and neighbors right here adding to the vibrancy of the city. Again, they certainly want to speak out against any deplorable hate crimes from our Americans, Pacific Islanders or anybody within our city.
This is also Police Week and we are honoring our police officers, those that have served in the past, those that are serving now and those that continue to serve. There are a number of events that are scheduled today. They will host a candlelight memorial service for the fallen officers on this coming Friday. And he hopes that they will join him and others as they honor and remember officers who served and scarified in the line of duty. This morning, he wants to remember several of them. In December of 2019, he wants to remember Sergeant Christopher Brewster and his family and continue to lift his family up. In 2020, he wants to remember Sergeant Shawn Rios, Sergeant Harold Preston, Senior Police Officer Earnest Leal and Tactical Flight Officer Jason Knox, who died a year ago on May 2nd. Council Member Knox, our prayers continue go to you, to Helen (wife) and the entire family. And, at this moment he requested a moment of silence in honor of all of our fallen police officers and their families.
At 9:21 a.m., Mayor Turner requested the City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 49
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 4
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OLD SPANISH TRAIL/ALMEDA CORRIDORS ZONE (TIRZ NO. 7):
Position One - ALGENITA SCOTT DAVIS, reappointment, for a term to expire 5/6/2021
Position Three - ZINETTA A. BURNEY, reappointment, for a term to expire 5/6/2021, and to serve as Chair for a term ending 5/6/2021
Position Five - LAUREN HALLER FONTAINE, appointment, for a term to expire 5/6/2021
Position Seven - ANTOINE BRYANT, reappointment, for a term to expire 5/6/2023 Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0211 ADOPTED
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OLD SPANISH TRAIL/ALMEDA CORRIDORS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Position One - ALGENITA SCOTT DAVIS, reappointment, for a term to expire 5/6/2021
Position Three - ZINETTA A. BURNEY, reappointment, for a term to expire 5/6/2021, and to serve as Chair for a term ending 5/6/2021
Position Five - LAUREN HALLER FONTAINE, appointment, for a term to expire 5/6/2021
Position Seven - ANTOINE BRYANT, reappointment, for a term to expire 5/6/2023 Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0212 ADOPTED
3. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,985,997.33 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City of Houston and REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for Reconstruction of Holmes Road from Main Street to Kirby Drive (Approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0610); providing funding for contingencies, testing services, construction management and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0328 ADOPTED
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $5,035,654.39 to REYTEC CONSTRUTION RESOURCES, INC for Reconstruction of Holmes Road from Main Street to Kirby Drive - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 3 above Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0213 ADOPTED
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 5 through 8
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $283,739.48 and acceptance of work on contract with DUNHILL DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION, LLC for City Hall Basement Slab-On-Grade Repairs - 9.03% over the original contract amount and under the 10% contingency - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0214 ADOPTED
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $18,099,220.34 and acceptance of work on contract with TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED for Neighborhood Street Reconstruction (NSR) Project 467 - 4.03% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT C – KAMIN – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0215 ADOPTED
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $7,452,836.95 and acceptance of work on contract with LEM CONSTRUCTION CO., INC for Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - 3.81% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT I – GALLEGOS – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0216 ADOPTED
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $12,590,297.27 and acceptance of work on contract with HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for 54-inch Water Line along Vickery Drive from Aeropark to World Houston Parkway - 0.32% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT B – JACKSON – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0217 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 through 18
9. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES HOUSTON LLC dba CHASTANG FORD for a Box Truck through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department $69,023.00 - Police Consolidated Construction Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0218 ADOPTED
10. ASSOCIATED SUPPLY CO, INC for Forklifts through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative purchasing with the Houston Area Galveston Council (HGAC) and the Texas Local Cooperative (BuyBoard) for the Fleet Management Department for Various Departments - $463,828.55 - General and Other Funds – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0219 ADOPTED
11. AGGREKO, LLC for the Rental and Leasing of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems through the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance for the General Services Department $1,000,000.00 - Maintenance Renewal and Replacement Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0220 ADOPTED
12. CALDWELL AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERS LLC, d/b/a CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET for the purchase of Eight Utility Vehicles for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $318,160.00 - Asset Forfeiture and Grant Funds – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0221 ADOPTED
13. GALLS, LLC for Apparel and Uniforms for the Houston Police Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $16,924,937.00 - General Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0222 ADOPTED
14. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC for Flexible Base Materials for Houston Public Works 3 Years with two one-year options - $9,062,875.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0223 ADOPTED
15. COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - $1,932,689.96; FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC - $295,453.20; THE PATHLIGHT COMPANY - $2,159,654.07 for Fittings and Appurtenances for Houston Public Works - 3 Years with two one-year options - $4,387,797.23 - Enterprise Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none.
MOTION 2021-0224 ADOPTED
16. GLOBE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, INC for purchase of Four Portable Pumps for Houston Public Works - $8,980.00 - Enterprise Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0225 ADOPTED
17. DECOULANT, INC for purchase of High-Density Pipe for Houston Public Works - $39,281.54 Enterprise Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0226 ADOPTED
18. TDINDUSTRIES, INC for Purchase and Installation of LED Lighting through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Omnia Partners, Public Sector for Houston Public Works - $160,414.20 Enterprise Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0227 ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 20
20. RESOLUTION supporting the certification of a Municipal Setting Designation outside the boundary of the City of Houston for the site located at 1902 Federal Road, Galena Park, Texas – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2021-0016 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 22 through 49
22. ORDINANCE supplementing the City of Houston, Texas Combined Utility System Master Ordinance No. 2004-299 authorizing the issuance of the Combined Utility System First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds in several series designations; authorizing the Mayor and City Controller to approve the amounts, interest rates, prices, and terms thereof and certain other matters relating thereto; making other provisions regarding such bonds including the use of one or more Preliminary Official Statements and authorizing the preparation and distribution of one or more Official Statements and matters incident thereto; awarding the sale of the bonds; authorizing the defeasance, final payment, and discharge of certain Combined Utility System Commercial Paper Notes and certain Combined Utility System Outstanding Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of Escrow Agreements; authorizing the purchase of and subscription for certain Escrowed Securities; authorizing Escrow Verification and engagement of Escrow Agents; authorizing execution and delivery of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; and declaring an emergency – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0329 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP for Special Disclosure Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance current expenses. The proposed special disclosure counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (“Norton Rose Fulbright”) is a full-service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as special disclosure counsel for the City. Norton Rose Fulbright has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations. The engagement of Norton Rose Fulbright is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes. - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0330 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE, LLP for Bond Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance current expenses. The proposed bond counsel, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (“Orrick”) is a full-service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. Orrick has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations since 2018. The engagement of Orrick is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes. - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0331 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Ordinance No. 2011-168 to increase spending authority for the Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Lessee, and CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC, Lessor, to fund the renewal term - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0332 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Ordinance No. 2011-169 to increase spending authority for the Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Lessee, and CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC, Lessor, to fund the renewal term - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0333 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Ordinance No. 2011-170 to increase spending authority for the Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Lessee, and CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC, lessor, to fund the renewal term - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0334 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Ordinance No. 2011-171 to increase spending authority for the Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Lessee, and CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC, Lessor, to fund the renewal term - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0335 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Ordinance No. 2011-172 to increase spending authority for the Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Lessee, and CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC, Lessor, to fund the renewal term - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0336 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Ordinance No. 2009-1102, as amended, to increase spending authority for the License Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee, and AMERICAN TOWERS, INC, Licensor, to fund the second renewal term of the license - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0337 ADOPTED
36. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Ordinance No. 2009-1131, as amended, to increase spending authority for the License Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee, and AMERICAN TOWERS, INC, Licensor, to fund the second renewal term of the license - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0338 ADOPTED
37. ORDINANCE awarding Sole Source Contract to STRYKER SALES CORPORATION for Maintenance and Repair Services on Stryker Stretcher Cots for the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with two one-year options - $767,344.96 - General Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0339 ADOPTED
38. ORDINANCE awarding contract to AIR CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES, INC, for Exhaust Removal Services for the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with one one-year option - $1,365,200.00 - Grant and Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Funds - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0340 ADOPTED
40. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-0409 (Passed on May 13, 2020) to increase the maximum contract amount and to approve and authorize first amendment to Sole Source Contract between City of Houston and AZTECA SYSTEMS, LLC for the Cityworks® Software License, Maintenance and Services Agreement for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, to add the Work Order Management System Software License and Maintenance Agreement for Houston Public Works Department - $479,885.00 - Stormwater Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0341 ADOPTED
41. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with LANDSCAPE CONSULTANTS OF TEXAS, INC dba LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS OF TEXAS for Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options $1,249,971.68 - General Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0342 ADOPTED
42. ORDINANCE appropriating $909,516.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund as additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and IEA, INC for Construction Phase Services for Reconstruction of Taxiway NA at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston; (Project No. 907) (as approved by Ordinance No. 2017-295) - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0343 ADOPTED
43. ORDINANCE appropriating $41,279,494.00 out of Airport System Grants Fund and $41,720,506.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund, awarding Construction Contract to FLATIRON CONSTRUCTORS, INC for Reconstruction of Taxiway NA at George Bush Intercontinental Airport / Houston (IAH) Project No. 907; 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 testing, and contingencies relating to the Reconstruction of Taxiway NA Financed by Airport System Grants Fund and Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0344 ADOPTED
45. ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of six ten-foot-wide Centerline Utility Easements, out of City fee owned land, being a 36.6685 acre tract situated in the James S. Holman 1/3 League Survey, Abstract No. A-323; selling the easements to CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC, in consideration of its payment to the City of $216,552.00 and other good and valuable consideration DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0345 ADOPTED
46. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to the Treated Water Supply Contract between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 422 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2015-915, as amended) - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0346 ADOPTED
47. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,575,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and CP&Y, INC for Work Order Engineering Services for Capacity Remedial Measures Plan - Package #3; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and F – THOMAS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0347 ADOPTED
48. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,063,922.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (LDS); 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 testing services, 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 2021-0348 ADOPTED
49. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,098,424.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC for Wastewater Collection Rehabilitation and Renewal; 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 testing services, 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 2021-0349 ADOPTED
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
19. APPROVE spending authority for Emergency Purchase of Goods and Services related to the City's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0228 ADOPTED
21. RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the nomination of QUANTA SERVICES, INC, located at 2727 North Loop West, Houston, Texas, to the Texas Economic Development Bank established by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor for designation as an Enterprise Project - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2021-0017 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, by adding new Article XIX, relating to regulation of Donation Boxes; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing penalties therefor - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0350 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE amending the City's Master Classification Plan (City of Houston Ordinance No. 1998-834, as most recently amended by City of Houston Ordinance No. 2021-233); to add one (1) new job classification and change the grade of one (1) existing classification; providing a repealer - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0351 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for Legal Services between City of Houston and HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP for Legal Assistance regarding Public Finance and Water and Wastewater Rates for Houston Public Works Department; providing a maximum contract amount 3 Years with two one-year options - $894,700.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none.
ORDINANCE 2021-0352 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing form of Grant Agreement for the Small Business Grant Program (“SGP”) of the Harvey Economic Development Program to be entered into between City of Houston and Owners of small businesses who qualify for participation in the SGP; authorizing the Housing and Community Development Department to execute a Grant Agreement between City and qualifying Small Business Owners; providing a maximum contract amount - $24,823,944.00 - Grant Fund – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0353 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $100,000,000.00 out of Uptown TIRZ Series 2021 Affordable Homes Funds for the Single-Family Homebuyer Choice Program, Homebuyer Assistance Program, and the New Home Development Program to administer Affordable Home Activities serving low- to moderate- income households in the Houston area - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0354 ADOPTED
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE for Professional Services for implementation of the Climate Action Plan for the Administrative and Regulatory Affairs Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year $150,000.00 - Grant Fund – Was presented, Council Member Travis voting no, balance voting aye.
ORDINANCE 2021-0355 ADOPTED
44. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Landlord, and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Tenant, for the property located at Lyons Avenue, Houston, Texas, known as the Deluxe Theatre - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0356 ADOPTED
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 50
MISCELLANEOUS
50. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding a proposal for the general-purpose annexation of 49.1 Acres: The Reserves at Ella, Divine Farms LLC Parcels and a portion of the right of way at Ella Blvd and Rushcreek Dr. - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - MAY 19, 2021 – Was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to set a public hearing date for May 19, 2021 and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0229 ADOPTED
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 51 through 54
51. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, to allow for the placement of Interactive Informational Wayfinding Kiosks in the City’s Rights-of-Way
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS GALLEGOS, ROBINSON and ALCORN This was Item 11 on Agenda of April 28, 2021 – Was presented,
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Kamin for a motion; Council Member Kamin move to make a motion to amend Subsection 40-11(b) in Section 2 of the Ordinance to insert the words “council districts”, followed by a “comma”, before the words management district and by inserting the words “the district council member”, and after the word notify and Seconded by Council Member Pollard;
Mayor Turner stated that yesterday they had a conversation about making sure the District Council Members have a say in the placement of these interactive kiosks which he fully supports and thinks their voices are critically important because they know their districts very well and will be instrumental in helping in placement. He fully supports this amendment and it aligns with everything indicated to everyone and assurance that this is going to take place.
With a lengthy discussion, vote was called on the Amendment that was presented from Council Member Kamin, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0230 ADOPTED
Mayor Turner stated now to the main item as amended; after a very lengthy discussion a roll call vote was requested on the main item as amended.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Turner voting – Aye
Council Member Gallegos voting- No
Council Member Peck voting- No
Council Member Pollard voting- Aye
Council Member Jackson voting- Aye
Council Member Castex-Tatum voting- Aye
Council Member Kamin voting- Aye
Council Member Knox voting- No
Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting- Aye
Council Member Robinson voting- No
Council Member Martin voting- Aye
Council Member Kubosh voting- No
Council Member Thomas voting- Aye
Council Member Plummer voting- Aye
Council Member Travis voting- No
Council Member Alcorn voting- No
Council Cisneros voting- Aye
ORDINANCE 2021-0357 ADOPTED
52. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Revenue Contract between City of Houston and IKE SMART CITY, LLC for Interactive Digital Kiosks for the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Mayor’s Office of Innovation
This item should only be considered after pass\age of Item 51 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS TRAVIS, GALLEGOS, ROBINSON and ALCORN This was Item 12 on Agenda of April 28, 2021 – Was presented, during a discussion.
Council Member Travis would like to move at this time to change Exhibit B, to include that we equitability distribute the various kiosks among the 11 Council Districts and to have the input of those Council Members in those specific districts in the installation and Seconded by Council Member Kubosh.
Mayor Turner stated that Council Member Travis that you can’t amend a contract without the consent of both parties and the amendment works against what we are attempting to do. A vote was called on Council Member Travis’ amendment. Council Members Travis, Knox and Kubosh voting aye, balance voting no. MOTION 2021-0231 FAILED
Mayor Turner stated that this will assist and in building into our incomplete communities’ strategies where we have identified 10 communities and neighborhoods. In order for us to service them, we have to make sure there are dollars in the general fund and then we can direct these complete communities. It eventually does get there. We have placed high values on servicing communities and neighborhoods that have been underserved for 50 years and those communities we are working to bring up and transform them today. From a policy point of view, we are working to direct sources into these communities that have been overlooked for a long time and even in the placement with these kiosks. It’s important for these kiosks to be placed in these communities even beyond downtown because they are needed in the Southwest and in the Fort Bend area. There is more to Houston than just downtown. That is why it’s important we have people that are sensitive and responsive to all of these communities sitting in these seats that we all occupy.
Mayor Turner requested a roll call vote:
ROLL CALL
Mayor Turner voting – Aye
Council Member Gallegos voting- No
Council Member Peck voting- No
Council Member Pollard voting- Aye
Council Member Jackson voting- Aye
Council Member Castex-Tatum voting- Aye
Council Member Kamin voting- Aye
Council Member Knox voting- No
Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting- Aye
Council Member Robinson voting- No
Council Member Martin voting- Aye
Council Member Kubosh voting- No
Council Member Thomas voting- Aye
Council Member Plummer voting- Aye
Council Member Travis voting- No
Council Member Alcorn voting- No
Council Cisneros voting- Aye
ORDINANCE 2021-0358 ADOPTED
53. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with YELLOWSTONE LANDSCAPE CENTRAL INC for Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services, for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $879,969.66 - General Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CASTEX-TATUM
This was Item 25 on Agenda of April 28, 2021
Was presented, Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to refer Item 53 back to the Administration and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0232 ADOPTED
54. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and HILLTOP SECURITIES ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC for Arbitrage Rebate Computation and Consulting Services for the Office of the City Controller; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options $476,820.00 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
This was Item 28 on Agenda of April 28, 2021 - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0359 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Knox first Members of Council announced events and discussed matters of interest.
There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 12:11 p.m. Council Members Peck, Kamin, Thomas, Travis, Cisneros, Gallegos, Kubosh and Alcorn absent.
Mayor Turner stated that they are adjourning in the remembrance of Office Jason Knox.
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