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City of Houston City Council met Feb. 22 & 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 1:30 PM Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and in Person)
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Evans Shabazz
Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will offer the options to participate by videoconference or in-person. The meeting will be open to the public but restrictions regarding masks, allowable room capacity, and seating arrangements may be in place. The public meeting location will be City Hall Council Chamber, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002. The Mayor, as presiding officer of City Council, and some Council Members will be physically present. Other Council Members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code applicable to a governmental body that extends into three or more counties. The meeting will also be 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.
Members of the public may provide public comment during the Tuesday public session at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 556 037 025#. Details for signing up to speak in-person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html.
Members of the public may attend the Wednesday Council session in person, or via Teams at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 898 792 251# but no public comment will be allowed.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
PUBLIC SPEAKERS - Pursuant to City Council Rule 8, City Council will hear from members of the public; the names and subject matters of persons who had requested to speak at the time of posting this Agenda are attached; the names and subject matters of persons who subsequently request to speak may be obtained in the City Secretary's Office.
NOTE: If a translatoris required, please advise when reserving time to speak SP02-22-2022
RECESS
RECONVENE
Wednesday - February 23rd, 2022 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 40
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 4
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment PARRIS BEVERLY to Position Two of the BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS FOR HARRIS COUNTY PORTS for a term to expire February 1, 2024
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FOUR (GREATER HOUSTON ZONE):
Position One - ALEX TRIANTAPHYLLIS, appointment for a term to expire 12/31/2022
Position Two - SOPHIE ELSNER, appointment for a term to expire 12/31/2023
Position Three - MICHAEL D. LYKES, reappointment for a term to expire 12/31/2022
Position Four - CONRAD JOE, appointment for a term to expire 12/31/ 2023
Position Five - PAUL A. SHANKLIN, reappointment for a term to expire December 31, 2022
Position Six - YARMON B. KENNEDY, appointment for a term to expire 12/31/ 2023
Position Seven - ADRIENNE HOLLOWAY, appointment for a term to expire 12/31/2022, and to serve as Chair until 12/31/2023
3. REQUEST from Mayor for the appointment of Council Member Robert Gallegos to the HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS as a Non-Voting Advisory Member
4. CONFIRMATION of the reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON ETHICS COMMISSION, for two-year staggered terms: Position 4 ALFONSO MALDONADO
Position 5 MARSHA G. FISK
Position 6 JULIE MARNICCI
Position 7 DAVID MICHAEL GOLDBERG
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 5 through 8
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $8,373,042.49 and acceptance of work on contract with REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for Small Diameter Water Lines Above Grade Crossings South Sector - 4.50% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $8,768,729.14 and acceptance of work on contract with INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for Lift Station Rehabilitation at Upper Braes Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2.13% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director of Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $10,078,515.93 and acceptance of work on contract with INDUSTRIAL TX CORPORATION for Southeast Water Purification Plant Improvements - Facility Rehab, Sludge Disposal Expansion and Metering Station Rehab - 1.92% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,122,248.03 and acceptance of work on contract wi t h MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD, for a 66-Inch Water Line Rehabilitation at US 59 and Beltway 8 - 12.06% under the original contract amount DISTRICT B - JACKSON
PROPERTY - NUMBERS 9 and 10
9. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney, to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court, to pay all Costs of Court in connection with eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. Skybird Property LLC, et al.; Cause No. 1176827, for the FONDREN ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
10. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney, to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court, to pay all Costs of Court in connection with eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. I-40 Group, et al.; Cause No. 1153540 for 108-INCH WATERLINE ALONG CITY EASEMENTS PROJECT (FROM ALDINE WESTFIELD ROAD TO WILLIS STREET)
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 11 through 17
11. WARNER COMMUNICATIONS dba VOCEON COMMUNICATIONS - $390,310.00 and 5205 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP dba HOUSTON COMMUNICATIONS - $242,417.40 for Miscellaneous Two-Way Radios, Replacement Parts and Accessories for the Houston Airport System - 3 Years with two one-year options - Enterprise Fund
12. SILSBEE FORD for Purchase of Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the Fleet Management Department - $2,887,919.10 - Enterprise and Other Funds
13. CALDWELL CHEVROLET - $756,130.00 and CALDWELL FORD - $143,080.00 for purchase of Electric Vans and Sedans through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) for the Fleet Management Department – Equipment Acquisition and Other Funds
14. CALDWELL COUNTRY FORD - $743,635.00 and CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $380,830.00 for the purchase of Utility Vehicles, Vans, and Light-Duty Trucks through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments - $1,124,465.00 – Enterprise and Other Funds
15. TEXAS TOWEL & SUPPLY, INC for Rags and Cleaning Towels for Various Departments - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $487,495.45 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds
16. CASCO INDUSTRIES, INC - $146,925.00 and MOMAR, INC - $909,725,00 for Dispersant, Polar Solvent/Aqueous Filmforming Chemicals for Various Departments - 3 Years with two one-year options - General and Enterprise Funds
17. RAPISCAN SYSTEMS, INC for approval of spending authority in the amount of $299,265.00 for the purchase of Rapiscan® X-Ray Security Screening Systems from the General Service Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 Contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Program for Various Departments - Enterprise and Other Funds
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 18
18. RESOLUTION allowing the rehabilitation of Sunset Gardens, an affordable rental housing property located at 4141 Barberry Drive and 9703 Scott Street in the City of Houston, Texas and within a census tract that has a poverty rate above 40% for individuals and authorizing the allocation of 2022 Housing Tax Credits to such development - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS X through X
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing eighth amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program Rental Housing Projects Round 2 Subrecipient Grant Agreement between City of Houston and THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, to extend the term, increase funding and to revise the Rental Housing Performance Statement, the Rental Housing Units Benchmarks and the Rental Budget
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between City of Houston and HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS HOUSTON, extending the term of the contract and providing up to $150,000.00 in additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of Project Access, a Homeless Transportation Program that provides homeless persons with access to essential health and social services resources
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between City of Houston and SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES to extend the term of the contract for a Homeless Services Program that will include a Mobile Outreach/Welcome Center and Housing Case Management Services, to be funded with Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds, Community Development Block Grant Funds and previously appropriated TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds
22. ORDINANCE appropriating $20,000,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund and approving and authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement between City of Houston and SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO for Gate Expansion Project on the West Concourse at William P. Hobby Airport - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
23. ORDINANCE appropriating $428,500.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund, awarding Construction Contract to NATIONAL SIGNS, LLC for William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) Roadway Gap Wayfinding (Project No. 243); 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 Hobby Airport (HOU) Roadway Gap Wayfinding Project financed by Airports Improvement Fund - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Legal Services Agreement between City of Houston and THOMPSON & HORTON, LLP relating to Redistricting Services, including Litigation; providing a maximum contract amount - $1,673,210.00 - Property & Casualty Fund
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC for Professional Engineering Services and Floodplain Management Staff Consulting for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,821,892.00 - Building Inspection Fund
26. ORDINANCE awarding contract to ACCURATE METER & BACKFLOW, LLC for On-Demand Maintenance for Industrial and Wholesale Water Meter Replacement for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $767,500.00 - Enterprise Fund
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and TRITECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, formerly TIBURON, INC for Automated Records Management System for the Houston Police Department - 1 Year
28. ORDINANCE establishing the east and west sides of the 300 block of Cordell Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a special minimum building line block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
29. ORDINANCE establishing the east and west sides of the 300 block of Cordell 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 H - CISNEROS
30. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 400 block of Willard 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 C - KAMIN
31. ORDINANCE to rename the entirety of Foley Street to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS WAY - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City a n d HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, I N C for construction of improvements to Shadowlake HOA Trail; appropriating $75,000.00 out of the Contributed Capital Project Fund - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
33. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 5.7109 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 58, for inclusion in its District
34. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a ±10 foot-wide sanitary sewer easement, situated in the Samuel D. Waltman Survey, Abstract 843, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said easement to H-E-B, L.P., the Underlying Fee Owner, in consideration of its cash payment to the City in the amount of $22,488.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
35. 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 29 flood-prone homes as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CISNEROS and K - CASTEX-TATUM
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $210,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge; approving and authorizing Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services between City of Houston, Texas and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and H - CISNEROS
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $85,952.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC for West Alabama Paving and Drainage: Weslayan to Buffalo Speedway (Approved by Ordinance No. 2009-0334, as amended); 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
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,521,500.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge; and $2,362,500.00 out of State Grant Fund - DDSRF as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC for Professional Services and Technical Support for Paving and Drainage Projects (as approved by Ordinance No. 2020-0907); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge
39. ORDINANCE appropriating of $3,485,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; awarding contract to MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD for FY22 Citywide Asphalt Overlay Package #2; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for testing services, CIP Cost Recovery, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF
40. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-127, passed first reading on February 16, 2022 ORDINANCE granting to SHEP BOYS WASTE MGMT & 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 - SECOND READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 41 through 45
41. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8-16 and 8-101, and DIVISION 3 ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS relating to Vehicle Storage Lots; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty therefor
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KNOX
This was Item 7 on Agenda of February 16, 2022
42. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,500,000.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund and increasing the maximum contract amount for the On Call Professional Planning Services Agreements between the City of Houston and HTNB CORPORATION and RICONDO & ASSOCIATES, INC, (Project Nos. 739A and 739C) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN and I - GALLEGOS
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON
This was Item 17 on Agenda of February 16, 2022
43. ORDINANCE authorizing Loan Agreement with the STATE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS through its State Energy Conservation Office; approving the Note and related Ancillary Certificates and acknowledgments related thereto; making certain findings with respect thereto
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBINSON
This was Item 20 on Agenda of February 16, 2022
44. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,161,526.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment Projects Fund and approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at various City facilities - DISTRICTS H - CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBINSON
This was Item 21 on Agenda of February 16, 2022
45. ORDINANCE appropriating $165,000.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION (TEES) for Energy Services (Approved by Ordinance No. 2020-395)
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBINSON
This was Item 22 on Agenda of February 16, 2022
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Thomas first
ALL ORDINANCES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS AND TO BE PASSED ON ONE READING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 7, CITY CHARTER
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