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City of Houston City Council met April 12 & 13.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 1:30 PM Hybrid Public Session (Virtual and in Person) & In-person Council Session
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Gallegos 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 may participate 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# 441 664 881#. 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 at 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002
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 translator is required, please advise when reserving time to speak SP04-12-2022
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 13, 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 appointment of TRACI LATSON to Position Two of the HOUSTON ETHICS COMMISSION, for a term to expire December 31, 2023
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON, for terms to expire March 1, 2024:
Position Two - TANYA DEBOSE, appointment
Position Four - RHONDA L. SEPÚLVEDA, reappointment
Position Six - ELIZABETH WIEDOWER JACKSON, reappointment
Position Eight - STEPHEN K. MCNIEL, reappointment
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of LIBBY VIERA BLAND to Position Five of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPEALS BOARD OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON, for an unexpired term ending December 2, 2023
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MONTROSE ZONE):
Position One - LISA W. HUNT, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023
Position Three - JOE DOUGLAS WEBB, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023
Position Four - EUREKA GILKEY, appointment, for an unexpired term ending 12/31/2022
Position Seven - RAYMOND L. VALDEZ, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 5 and 6
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director of Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $12,959,568.13 and acceptance of work on contract with INDUSTRIAL TX CORPORATION for Northeast Water Purification Plant Improvements-Package 2 - 2.09% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $2,106,229.00 and acceptance of work on Construction Manager At Risk Contract with TIMES CONSTRUCTION, INC, for the Dixon TECHLink Library Replacement - 4.89% over the original construction amount and under the approved 10% contingency - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
PURCHASING AND TABULATION of BIDS - NUMBERS 7 through 14
7. QUALTRICS, LLC for Emergency Purchase of Software for COVID-19 Surveying and Public Engagement for the Houston Health Department. - $790,500.00 - One Year - Grant Fund
8. GREATER GOOD COMPANY, LLC for Emergency Purchase of Software for Laboratory Reporting for the Houston Health Department - $287,200.00 - Grant Fund
9. ITG TECHNOLOGIES, INC for Emergency Purchase of Data Q Software for the Houston Health Department - $180,000.00 - Grant Fund
10. PEPSICO FOUNDATION INC for Emergency Purchase Order to fund the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - $830,865.00 - Grant Fund
11. HOPEWELL DESIGNS, INC for purchase and delivery of a Panoramic Dosimeter Irradiator System for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security Division - $166,673.00 - Grant Fund
12. VEGA AMERICAS, INC for purchase of Radar Sensors for Liquid Level Detection in Wastewater Operations for Houston Public Works - $40,035.00 - Enterprise Fund
13. PENCCO, INC for Hydrofluorosilicic Acid Chemicals for Houston Public Works - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,966,600.00 - Enterprise Fund
14. KINETIC MOTORWERKS, LLC to provide and install various Chemical Tanks and Recirculating Pumps for Houston Public Works
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 15 through 40
15. ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE XX, CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, establishing a Minimum Bail Bond Premium or Payment for serious violent or sexual offenses; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and proving a penalty therefor
16. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, to add and amend sections relating to Exterior Security Cameras and Lighting to increase public safety
17. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 14 AND 34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the adoption of paid leave for Prenatal, Parental, and Infant Wellness Leave; superseding or repealing certain ordinances; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing an effective date; providing for severability
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston a n d COKINOS ENERGY L.L.C. dba COKINOS ENERGY CORPORATION for the supply of Natural Gas and Related Services to City of Houston facilities citywide for the Finance Department; providing maximum contract amount
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between City of Houston and HOUSTON SRO HOUSING CORPORATION, to extend the term of the contract and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Community Residence along with the provision of Supportive Services - $350,000.00 – Grant Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between City of Houston and HOUSTON HELP, INC, to extend the term of the contract and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Community Residence along with the provision of Supportive Services - $368,551.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between City of Houston and AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON, INC, extending the term of the contract and providing additional Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Funds for the continuing administration and operation of three multi-unit residential facilities, along with supportive services - $1,599,792.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; H - CISNEROS and J - POLLARD
22. ORDINANCE authorizing third amendment to contract between City of Houston and COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY, extending the term of the contract and providing additional Emergency Solutions Grant Funds and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing operation and maintenance of a Homeless Management Information System - $150,135.00 - Grant Fund
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and INSTITUTE OF SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH at the Texas Medical Center for the Training and Deployment of Health Workers in the community for the Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year - $150,000.00 - Grant Fund
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF GREATER HOUSTON, INC for the Training and Deployment of Health Workers in the community for the Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year - $500,000.00 - Grant Fund
25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2016-0259, as amended, to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City of Houston and CONDUENT PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC (Formerly known as CONSILIENCE SOFTWARE INC) for Maven Software Maintenance/Upgrade Agreement for the Houston Health Department - $270,000.00 - Grant Fund
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Sole Source Contract between City of Houston and IMAGETREND, INC for Software and Professional Services to support City of Houston Fire Department's Electronic Patient Care Reporting System; providing a maximum contract amount - 4 Years with 4 one-year options - $3,564,681.01 - Central Service Revolving Fund
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and EBSCO PUBLISHING, INC for implementation of Digital Databases and Collection Services for Houston Public library; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years with 2 one-year options - $625,000.00 - General Fund
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $ 3,515,000.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to Interlocal Agreement by and between City of Houston, Texas, and HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, INC, relating to construction of improvements on eleven (11) neighborhood parks under the 50/50 Park Partners Initiative Project
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an application for grant assistance to the State of Texas through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the Body Worn Camera Program; 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
30. ORDINANCE awarding and approving agreement between City of Houston and THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH and IDD for the Crisis Intervention Response Team Program for the Houston Police Department; providing a maximum contract amount
31. ORDINANCE approving agreement between City of Houston and THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH and IDD for creation and operation of a Crisis Call Diversion and Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Rapid Response Program for the Houston Police Department; providing a maximum contract amount
32. ORDINANCE awarding and approving agreement between City of Houston and THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH and IDD for the Clinician Officer Remote Evaluation Program for the Houston Police Department; providing a maximum contract amount
33. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a ±10 foot-wide utility easement, out of the north side Buffalo Bayou Subdivision, situated in the John Austin Survey, Abstract 1, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said utility easement to the University of Houston System, the abutting property owner, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $45,086.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
34. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 61.0439 acres of land to EMERALD FOREST UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the district 35. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 5.505 acres of land to HARRIS
COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5, for inclusion in the district
36. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 86.658 acres commonly known as 8230 Stedman Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of NORTHPOINT DEVELOPMENT LLC - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
37. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Seller, and FIFTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Purchaser, for sale of approximately 341,710 square-feet of land located at 3400 Linn Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77026, for $771,954.00 cash and the conveyance of a 40- foot wide Waterline Easement to the City; approving and authorizing the conveyance of an Access and Easement Agreement to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
38. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement Agreement of lawsuit and associated amendment to the Interlocal Agreement relating to Allens Creek Reservoir Project between City of Houston and BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY; approving and authorizing: 1) Quitclaim Deed; 2) Assignment and Assumption Agreement; and 3) Bill of Sale
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Water Supply Contract between City of Houston and CITY OF HUMBLE (Approved by Ordinance No. 1997-1136, as amended) to align Delivery Dates and Surface Water Amounts with Houston-Galveston Subsidence District’s current rules
DISTRICT E - MARTIN
40. ORDINANCE appropriating $498,750.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and BROWN & GAY ENGINEERS, INC for Rehabilitation of Water Storage Tanks at Various Locations (as approved by Ordinance No. 2020-1022); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Pollard 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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