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City of Houston City Council met Aug. 24.
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 Pro Tem Dave Martin presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, 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; Randy Zamora, Legal Department, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Mayor Sylvester Turner absent on City business.
At 1:35 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Kubosh for a proclamation.
Council Member Kubosh presented a proclamation to Jack Yates High School Class of 1991 to celebrate their 30th Anniversary Reunion. Accepting the proclamation was Candice Brooks and representatives from the Class of 1991.
Council Member Alcorn presented a proclamation to Cindee Klement for bringing attention to the environment concepts through her art and sculpture symbiosis.
Council Member Knox presented a proclamation to Sonya Ray-Pope (Mimi) to recognize her work in the community.
Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation to Rabbi Barry Gelman to celebrate his 18 years of service with the United Orthodox Synagogues.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin recognized Council Member Thomas for the Invocation. Council Member Thomas recognized Pastor Kenneth Levingston (Jones Memorial United Methodist Church) for the invocation after which Council Member Thomas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Sylvester Turner absent on City business.
Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of July 27-28, 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. On Wednesday some 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, and some Council Members will meet in-person in the City Hall Council Chambers, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002.
In the interest of public health and safety, members of the public may only participate virtually in accordance with the Governor’s orders. Members of the public may call in to listen to the meeting, and public comment will be allowed on Tuesday during the public session portion of the meeting via teleconference at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 501 583 623#. 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# 186 210 621#, however no public comment will be allowed.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin 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 3:00 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.
At 2:13 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martin requested the City Secretary to call the list of speakers
CYNTHIA RESENDEZ – 14911 Wunderlich Dr. – 77069 – 832-498-3942 – Item Nos. 2 and 13 – The Houston Women’s Commission. NOT PRESENT
SHIARA D’LOACH – Post Office Box 34133 – 77234 – 346-339-0155 – Adverse affect from the Pfizer Vaccine. NOT PRESENT
#1 - TANZEEL MERCHANT – 4731 Burclare Ct. – Sugar Land, TX – 77479 – 832-875-7555 – EMS.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated to Ms. Merchant that the administration is still reviewing the program and will get back to her as soon as they can finalize everything and thanked her for her patience.
#2 - KATHY GUNTER – No Address – 832-882-9775 – City of Houston Fencing Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated to Ms. Gunter that several properties have been red tagged multiple times. On August 23rd, Houston Public Works reached out to her and Mrs. Martin to offer assistance and offered to provide a list of fence violations within her respective area. He knows that she gave them 7214 Apache or 7216 Apache. Once she provides additional addresses, Houston Public Works will research the status of the enforcement for the applicable fence violations and then will follow up with her and Mrs. Martin.
Council Member Jackson stated to Ms. Gunter that they will be working with her on this. She just got the ordinance that Ms. Gunter was speaking about. They are here to support her and make sure those things are addressed.
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VICKY MARTIN – No Address – 713-410-9715 – City of Houston Fencing Ordinance. NOT PRESENT
DELORES JONES – 9302 Rentur Dr. – 77031 – 713-272-8076 – Solid Waste Management. NOT PRESENT
#3 - EDWIN WOODSON – 3115 Areba St. – 77091 – 832-420-5973 – Acres Home LaCrosse.
MOHAMMED ZINDADIL – 1416 Houston Ave., Apt. #449 – 77002 – 832-755-8989 – Housing. NOT PRESENT
CHRISTOPHER CATO – 7710 Boggess Rd. – 77016 – 346-843-1000 – Water meters illegally changed. NOT PRESENT
#4 - BRENDA JONES – 6526 Bending Oaks – 77050 – 281-772-9653 – Water bill for 2317 Bringhurst.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin stated to Ms. Jones that the information they have, does date back to her bills and an adjustment requested for the last four months of 2017. While an unusually large bill (ULB) was received, the request was denied by the City of Houston. Her balance is $1400.00 and the Customer Account Service Department is avaiable to assist her in establishing an interest free payment agreement. He would invite her to work with Council Member Jackson‘s office or the City of Houston Public Works directly.
#7 - MINA MOHAMMAD RASOOL – 9525 Ella Lee Ln. – 77063 – 832-798-6756 – Son in Afghanistan/Need help.
JOYCE BEAL – 8613 Dodson St. – 77093 – 281-787-0535 – Lawn care at Sunlight Baptist Church. NOT PRESENT
#6 - JACKIE MAYHORN – 5409 Van Zandt St. – 77016 – 832-441-1711 – 311/Closing and creating service requests.
HELEN HELAIRE – 7810 Chasecreek Dr. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 281-732-9814 – GLO and the City of Houston. NOT PRESENT
DEBORAH ELAINE ALLEN – 12000 Martin Luther King, Apt. #2509 – 77048 – 346-260-1574 – Cure for virus and cancer. NOT PRESENT
#5 - RHONDA JONES – 8403 Bird Meadow Ln. – Missouri City, TX – 77489 – 281-438-0291 – Super Neighborhood 41/Stakeholders concerns.
STEVE WILLIAMS – No Address – No Phone – Will appear to express personal opinion. NOT PRESENT
JOSEPH BALLARD – 6302 Rocky Knook Dr. – Humble, TX – 77396 – 281-850-0388 – Encroachment. NOT PRESENT
JAN LIGHTFOOT – 12319 Chesterbrook Dr. – 77031 – 832-800-1302 – City Services. NOT PRESENT
DOUG SMITH – 11542 Sandspoint Dr. – 77042 – 832-723-1652 – Incorrect information provided prior to Charter Amendment vote. NOT PRESENT
At 2:17 p.m. Council Member Alcorn stepped out of the meeting.
For more information and details from the speakers list, please click here: houstontx.swagit.com/play/08242021-786
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 2:47 p.m., the City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, 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, August 25, 2021 with Mayor Sylvester Turner presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Martin, Tiffany Thomas, 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. Council Member Greg Travis absent due to being ill.
At 9:05 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
Council Member Greg Travis absent due to being ill.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Turner stated that school has started and the focus is in-person learning, which he very much supports. A number of our kids got behind last year because they weren’t having in-person learning. He encourages people that are 12 and up to get vaccinated and he encourages people to wear their mask. This is just another reminder that Super Saturday Vaccination Day is coming up and they are partnering with a number of area school districts. This weekend, they will be working with 17 area school districts and the Harris County Health Department, as well.
Regarding the Haiti Relief Effort, it’s still ongoing. There is a tremendous need in Haiti. As you know, more than 2,000 people lost their lives on August 14th due to the earthquake. There are a lot of families, especially children, that are in need of assistance. Now through Saturday, they are asking for things like bottled water, diapers, cleaning supplies, especially those with bleach, pet food, hygiene items and dry goods. Those items are being collected at the warehouse on the north side with the National Association of Christian Churches. They are the ones providing it. For city employees, there are places in the City Hall Annex. They are trying to collect as much as possible and they are working with organizations in Haiti in making sure those supplies get to where they’re needed most. He is encouraging people to be generous and contribute again. The address for people wanting to take their supplies is 16680 Central Green Boulevard.
Mayor Turner stated for us to continue to be mindful with everything that’s taking place in the city right now. Four years ago today, Hurricane Harvey landed on the shores of Texas, dumping over 52 inches of rain upon our city and region. Hurricane Harvey was a defining moment for Houston. We are building forward in the right way for a stronger and more resilient city that is prepared to withstand the challenges of the future. To do it right, it takes precision, partnership and thoughtfulness. And as we navigate the challenges that our region continues to face, from hurricanes to winter storms to health crises, we have not stood still. Despite complicated and bureaucratic processes involving extensive reviews, procurement rules, acquisition delays, and environmental regulations, the City continues to move forward with our partners and our own resources. Are we safer today than we were four years ago? The answer is yes. In four years, we have invested $780M in infrastructure repairs from local funding for fully completed projects: 42 Capital Improvement Projects and an additional 9 that are in construction, totaling $501M in total investments in drainage; 124 Local Drainage Projects totaling over $21M by the end of the Fiscal Year, an additional 40 projects will be completed. These projects are less than $3M in costs and are usually delivered at a faster pace. 124 SWAT projects have been constructed totaling $34.7M; an additional 18 are in construction or in design to be completed by the end of this Fiscal Year, bringing the total number of projects to over 142. 6 large-scale TIRZ inter-agency projects have been completed, exceeding $33M, and 3 more are in construction, adding over $76M in investments for drainage infrastructure. 10 properties have been acquired for detention at a cost of $70.5M and resulting in 357.6 acres of added detention. $120M combination funding of Federal and State funds resulting in the dredging of 3M cubic yards of sand/sediment from the west fork of the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston. The City is also protecting housing investments through individual home mitigation strategies utilizing the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Program; $66.1M to elevate over 260 homes since Harvey and many more homes are in the planning stages for future funding; We continue to invest in our nature-based infrastructure for a holistic and integrated drainage system. 30 green stormwater infrastructure projects were implemented in 2020. With the launch of 3 out of the 4 incentives for green development, we expect this number to increase every year as we combat flooding at every scale. To continue to be protected, we must ensure we develop policies that enable us to be prepared for the future. Since Hurricane Harvey, those policies include updating Chapter 19 regulations to build higher, adopting new rainfall data and new detention rates as a result of NOAA Atlas 14 increased precipitation estimates, and strengthening and establishing our international relationships to collaborate on water-related challenges. Knowing that City coffers cannot fund all of the needed projects, we continue to seek and have received funding for $57M in direct allocation for local infrastructure projects from CDBG Mitigation grant funding, $300M from FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant funds for regional detention and flood damage reduction projects (Inwood, Lake Houston Dam, North Canal, TIRZ 17), $50M in State grant funds for additional dredging of Lake Houston, $32M in State subsidized loans and grants for 2 flood damaged reduction projects, and $23M in CDBG-DR funds for infrastructure planning recovery and resilient projects.
The Recovery Office will present a 4-year anniversary report to City Council in the coming weeks, including a comprehensive overview of recovery, hazard mitigation, and housing. In four years, we have made investments in our infrastructure. We have strengthened partnerships. We have released the Resilient Houston and Climate Action Plan to better prepare and mitigate with a focus on equity in our Complete Communities, to ensure that the most vulnerable are at the center.
He recognizes the importance of infrastructure and the valuable role engineering plays in climate adaptation. I am in support of the ASCE and Stimson Center’s declaration for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure. It calls for making climate resilience a priority; avoiding climate related disasters that harm the lives of the most vulnerable, like Harvey; advancing innovation in infrastructure projects, and achieving our climate goals. Houston is not alone in its vulnerability to climate disasters.
As Chair of the Resilient Cities Network, Climate Mayors, and African American Mayors Association, I know that Mayors have a special responsibility to better prepare our communities and enable them to build back better when disasters strike. We need to set a much higher bar for our infrastructure.
Houston is a City moving forward. We are a City of doers and we move and build forward. We will continue to do so. He wanted to thank Stephen Costello, Carol Haddock, Laura Patino and the entire team that have been involved to help move the city forward.
Members of Council commented and questioned Mayor Turner on the Mayor’s Report.
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member Kamin for a procedural motion; Council Member Kamin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering Item 13 out of order prior to Item 2 at this time and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0480 ADOPTED
13. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the creation of the HOUSTON WOMEN’S COMMISSION – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0701 ADOPTED
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to THE HOUSTON WOMEN’S COMMISSION:
Position One - BETH MERFISH, to and serve as Chair, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Two - CARMEN PEÑA ABREGO, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Three - ELSA CABALLERO, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Four - CARVANA CLOUD, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Five - ELIZABETH GREGORY, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Six - CHAU NGUYEN, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Seven - ANGIE WIENS-TALBERT, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Eight - ELIZABETH GONZALEZ BROCK, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Nine - CODI WIENER, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Ten - EUREKA GILKEY, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Eleven - ALISON YOUNG, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Twelve - HALEY CRAIN CARTER, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Thirteen - JULIANA GARAIZAR, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Fourteen - BARBARA BURGER, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Fifteen - LORI CHOI, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Sixteen - TAMMI C. WALLACE, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Seventeen - PHYLLIS FRYE, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Eighteen - ROGENE CALVERT, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Nineteen - GLENDA JOE, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Twenty - KRISTY BRIDGES, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Twenty-One - CHRISTINE S. WILLIE, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Twenty-Two - JANALIA MORENO, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Twenty-Three - NANCY MACGREGOR, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Position Twenty-Four - TANUKE SMITH, for a term to expire 1/2/2025
Position Twenty-Five - SIMA LADJEVARDIAN, for a term to expire 1/2/2023
Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0481 ADOPTED
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 65
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of KENNETH ALLEN as Director of the PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT for the City of Houston - The City Secretary advised that Item 1 had been pulled by the Administration and would not be considered.
ACCEPT WORK – NUMBER 4
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,445,318.81 and acceptance of work on contract with CONRAD CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. for Realignment of Tierwester Street from Faulkner Street to Idaho Street - 1.78% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0482 ADOPTED
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 6 through 11
6. AGGREKO, LLC for approval of payment for Emergency Purchase for the Rental of Temporary Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems for the General Services Department - $125,365.38 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 2021-0483 ADOPTED
7. FLIR SURVEILLANCE, INC for the purchase of Star SAFIRE 380-HD Thermal Imaging System for Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $550,992.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0484 ADOPTED
8. POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES, INC for Software Platform and Equipment for the Houston Police Department - $175,686.20 - Grant Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0485 ADOPTED
9. KINETIC MOTORWERKS, LLC for the purchase of Detection and Identification Devices for Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police and Fire Departments - $664,778.00 Grant Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0486 ADOPTED
10. LEM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC for Rotary Scum Screens and Waste Conveyor Assembly for Houston Public Works - $476,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0487 ADOPTED
11. THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA, LLC for an Ion Chromatography System for the Houston Public Works Department - $69,668.62 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0488 ADOPTED
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 15 through 65
15. ORDINANCE appropriating 1) $8,086,172.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund; 2) $10,461,160.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; 3) $13,118,516 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund; 4) $454,484.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund; and 5) $900,000 out of Fleet/Equipment Special Revenue Fund for the purchase of Vehicles and Related Equipment for Various City Departments – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0702 ADOPTED
20. ORDINANCE appropriating $7,715,724.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund and approving and authorizing an Aviation Technology Agreement between City of Houston and AMADEUS AIRPORT IT-AMERICAS, INC for Common/Shared Use Passenger Processing Systems for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - $25,227,335.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - GALLEGOS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0703 ADOPTED
21. ORDINANCE appropriating $848,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the planned Citywide Phone System Upgrade and Migration for Houston Information Technology Services - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0704 ADOPTED
22. ORDINANCE appropriating $400,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for implementation of a new eDiscovery System and purchase of Software Licenses for Houston Information Technology Services and Various Other Departments - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0705 ADOPTED
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to agreement for option to purchase real property between City of Houston, Texas and CR V HARDY YARDS, LP to extend the option period of the agreement - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0706 ADOPTED
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON to provide up to $551,925.00 in Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Funds for Outreach Activities - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0707 ADOPTED
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Loan Agreement, Extension and Modification Agreement of certain loan documents by and among the City of Houston, DWR SOMERSET GP LLC, and DWR SOMERSET 18 LP, to refinance the senior loan and make certain modifications therein - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0708 ADOPTED
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $300,000.00 from FY2022 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Operational Refresh for the Houston Police Department - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0709 ADOPTED
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $600,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund to refresh Mobile Technology Devices for the Houston Police Department - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0710 ADOPTED
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and STAR SERVICE, INC dba STAR SERVICE, INC OF HOUSTON for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount – 3 Years with two one-year options $23,146,797.31 - General and Other Funds - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0711 ADOPTED
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Derivative Agreement through the Sourcewell Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing between City of Houston and PROPERTYROOM.COM, INC for Online Vehicle Auction Services for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - 54 Months Revenue - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0712 ADOPTED
33. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2016-0343 (Passed April 20, 2016) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and AT&T CORPORATION; approving and authorizing second amendment to agreement and add a fixed term of thirty six months and update services for Fiber Metro Ethernet Network Connectivity to forty-four Houston Public Library Sites $51,000.00 - H.A.L.A.N. Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0713 ADOPTED
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and BAKER AND TAYLOR LLC for the implementation of Digital Materials in a variety of formats for the Houston Public Library; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years with two one-year options - $2,450,000.00 - General Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0714 ADOPTED
36. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and MIDWEST TAPE, LLC for the implementation of Digital Materials in a variety of formats for the Houston Public Library; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years with two one-year options - $1,400,000.00 - General Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0715 ADOPTED
37. ORDINANCE awarding contract to CNA CORPORATION for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Planning Services for Public Safety and Homeland Security; providing a maximum contract amount 3 Years with two one-year options - $567,022.90 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0716 ADOPTED
41. ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 2400-2500 block of Ruth Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a special minimum lot size block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0717 ADOPTED
42. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north and south sides of the 2400-2500 block of Watts Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a special minimum building line requirement block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0718 ADOPTED
43. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,225,000.00 out of Park and Recreation Dedication Fund; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement by and between City of Houston, Texas, and HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, INC, relating to the construction of improvements on eleven (11) neighborhood parks under the 50/50 Park Partners Initiative Project - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0719 ADOPTED
44. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,249,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund and $441,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund; approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and ACCRUENT LLC for Facility Condition Assessment Services and Related Software for the General Services Department; providing a maximum contract amount $125,000.00 - General Fund - The City Secretary advised that Item 44 had been pulled by the Administration and would not be considered.
46. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 478, containing approximately 567.66 acres of land within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas authorizing the district to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0720 ADOPTED
47. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 578, containing approximately 143.34 acres of land within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas authorizing the district to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0721 ADOPTED
48. ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of a 0.3667 acre tract of City fee owned land located at 0 Silver Leaf Lane and situated in the S. Leeper Survey, A-522, Harris County, Texas; selling the property to Harris County Flood Control District, abutting landowner, for flood mitigation purposes, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $3,500.00 and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT A - PECK - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0722 ADOPTED
49. ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of a portion of city fee-owned right of way, from Mansfield Street South ±566.38 feet, said tract being all of Lot 16, Block 22 of Highland Heights Annex No. 4, and located in the Ellis Benson Survey, A-110, Houston, Harris County, Texas, to James Hopkins, the abutting property owner, in consideration of a cash payment to the City of $120,840.00 and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT B - JACKSON - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0723 ADOPTED
51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for reimbursement of the cost to complete the elevation of 43 flood-prone homes - $11,419,213.60 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0724 ADOPTED
52. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for reimbursement of the cost to complete the elevation of 38 flood-prone homes - $5,355,346.79 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0725 ADOPTED
53. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Maintenance Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0487) - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0726 ADOPTED
54. ORDINANCE appropriating $420,000.00 out of METRO Projects Construction DDSRF Fund as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and NEEL-SCHAFFER, INC for Concrete Panel Replacement FY2016 (as approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0015); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the METRO Projects Construction DDSRF Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0727 ADOPTED
55. ORDINANCE appropriating $116,071.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC dba NATHELYNE A. KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES, L.P. for Shepherd and Durham Paving and Drainage from Dickson Street to Washington Avenue (Approved by Ordinance No. 2014-0298); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0728 ADOPTED
56. ORDINANCE appropriating $525,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and GUNDA CORPORATION, LLC for Citywide Street and Traffic Rehabilitation #4 (as approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0397); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0729 ADOPTED
57. ORDINANCE appropriating $525,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and PROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, PLLC for Intersection Redesign and Safety Improvements (as approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0034); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0730 ADOPTED
59. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,565,837.70 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC for a 24-inch Water Line from Sunbeam Street to East Orem Drive along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0731 ADOPTED
60. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC dba PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC Air Permitting, Storm Water and Wastewater Permitting, and other Environmental Services for Various Wastewater Treatment Facilities; providing a maximum contract amount - $632,122.00 - Enterprise Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0732 ADOPTED
61. ORDINANCE appropriating $787,500.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC for Negotiated Work Orders on Design Concepts Services for Storm Water Drainage Improvement Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0733 ADOPTED
62. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,541,350.00 out of Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF awarding contract to MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD for Bikeway Development and Improvements 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 Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0734 ADOPTED
63. ORDINANCE appropriating $7,381,221.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax, awarding contract to TIKON GROUP, INC for Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, Intersection Redesign and Safety Improvements Project; 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 Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0735 ADOPTED
64. ORDINANCE granting to SPRINT WASTE OF TEXAS LP, a Texas Domestic Limited Partnership, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0736 PASSED 1ST READING
65. ORDINANCE granting to ZTERS SITE SERVICES, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - FIRST READING - ORDINANCE 2021-0737 PASSED 1ST READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3. RECOMMENDATION from Houston Public Works for approval of payment of 2021/2022 Membership Dues to the WATER RESEARCH FOUNDATION - $447,540.08 - Enterprise Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0489 ADOPTED
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Mark Maniha, Manager of New Oak Homes, LLC, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of a 5 foot-wide strip of Brinkman Street, located within Reserve A, Block 1 of the Oak Grove Villas Addition, out of the W.P. Morton Survey A-539, Parcel SY21-072 - DISTRICT C - KAMIN - Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2021-0490 ADOPTED
12. APPROVE spending authority for Emergency Purchase of Gift Cards and Similar Incentives in connection with the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program - $3,125,000.00 - ARPA Recovery Fund – Was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Robinson, Council Members Peck and Knox voting no, balancing voting aye. MOTION 2021-0491 ADOPTED
14. ORDINANCE approving the Pricing Certificates, Terms, Principal Amounts and Interest Rates relating to the sale of the Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (United Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project), Series 2021A (AMT) and the Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (United Airlines, Inc. Terminal Improvement Projects), Series 2021B-1 (AMT); confirming and ratifying matters related thereto; making certain findings with respect thereto; and declaring an emergency – Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0738 ADOPTED
16. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,200,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund and $154,942.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for Bunker Gear, Emergency Life Safety Equipment, and other necessary equipment at Various Fire Stations for the Houston Fire Department - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0739 ADOPTED
17. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of SOUTH POST OAK REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SOUTH POST OAK ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0740 ADOPTED
18. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0741 ADOPTED
19. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of MONTROSE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MONTROSE ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone DISTRICT C - KAMIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0742 ADOPTED
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and RICHMOND SENIOR VILLAGE, LTD to provide a loan of $15,500,000.00 of Community Block Grant - Disaster Recovery 2017 Funds for the acquisition and development of Richmond Senior Village, an affordable housing development for seniors, in the vicinity of 5615 Richmond Avenue Houston, Texas 77057 - DISTRICT J - POLLARD - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0743 ADOPTED
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of funds through the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FY2021 PROSECUTING COLD CASES USING DNA GRANT PROGRAM (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0744 ADOPTED
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of funds through the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FY21 BYRNE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM-MOBILE STOREFRONT INITIATIVE (“Grant"); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0745 ADOPTED
35. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and OVERDRIVE, INC for the implementation of Digital Materials in a variety of formats for the Houston Public Library; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years with two one-year options - $8,400,000.00 - General Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0746 ADOPTED
38. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for Professional Planning Services between City of Houston and MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC to provide Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Funds to develop Resilient Sidewalk Plans for Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens - 2 Years with one one-year option - $363,658.00 - Grant Fund - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0747 ADOPTED
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Operations and Maintenance Services Contract between City of Houston and INFRAMARK, LLC for the Operations and Maintenance Services for Greater Northeast Houston Service Area (GNEHSA); providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years with five one-year options - $74,296,444.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT E - MARTIN - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0748 ADOPTED
40. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $87,500.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund for the Construction Manager At Risk Contract with SPAWGLASS CONSTRUCTION CORP (previously approved by Ordinance No. 2020-537); and appropriating $87,500.00 to the Professional Architectural Services Contract with BRAVE/ARCHITECTURE, INC for the Westbury Neighborhood Library (previously approved by Ordinance No. 2019-911) - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0749 ADOPTED
45. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between LEGACY TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as receiver of the trust under Article IV of the will of Katherine Pillot Lee Barnhart, Seller, and the City of Houston, Texas, Purchaser, for approximately 41.717 acres tract of land (Parcel No. QY18-002), located at Old Farm Road and Woodway Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas, to be used for the Stormwater Detention Basin Project DISTRICT G - TRAVIS - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0750 ADOPTED
50. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a 10-foot-wide water line easement, situated in the George Allen Survey, Abstract No. 96, and being out of Unrestricted Reserve “A”, Block 1, Wellington Section 1, Replat No. 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas; abandoning the easement to Houston Independent School District, the fee owner, in consideration of its payment to the City of $36,522.00, conveyance to the City of a water meter easement, also situated in the George Allen Survey, Abstract No. 96, and being out of Unrestricted Reserve “A”, Block 1, Wellington Section 1 Replat No. 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM - Was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2021-0751 ADOPTED
58. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Reimbursement Agreement between City of Houston and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (UPRR); appropriating $206,475.11 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge and $106,735.07 out of the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery - DISTRICT B – JACKSON - Was presented, Council Members Jackson, Gallegos, Pollard, Knox and Plummer voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2021-0752 ADOPTED
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Cisneros first Members of Council announced events and discussed matters of interest.
There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Mayor Turner, Council Members Thomas, Gallegos, Knox, Plummer and Alcorn absent.
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