City of Houston City Council May 10 & 11.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 1:30 PM
Hybrid (Virtual and in Person) Public Session & In-person Council Session
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Alcorn 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# 348 598 77#. 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 #547 458 564# but no public comment will be allowed outside of the public hearing.
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 SP05-10-2022
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WEDNESDAY - MAY 11, 2022 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT HEARINGS
1. 9:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING for Chapter 42 Technical Amendments
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Subdivision Platting and Development; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability; containing a savings clause; establishing an effective date and declaring an emergency
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 3 through 28
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 3
3. RECOMMENDATION from the Director of the Houston Health Department for approval to extend unpaid Leave of Absence for PERLA RAMOS, Clinic Assistant, for the period beginning January 19, 2022 and ending on February 21, 2022
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 4
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,358,483.92 and acceptance of work on contract with RELIANCE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, L.P., for FY2017 Ditch Rehab Work Orders #2 - 9.43% under the original Contract Amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; H - CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 9
5. AMEND MOTION #2020-0130, 3/24/2020, TO INCREASE the spending authority for the purchase of Court Reporting Services for the Legal Department from CAROL DAVIS REPORTING, RECORDS AND VIDEO, INC in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund
6. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES, INC d/b/a CHASTANG’S BAYOU CITY AUTOCAR for Autocar Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,190,932.28 - Fleet Management Fund
7. KUSTOM SIGNALS, INC for Speed Detection Radars through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Houston Police Department - $79,210.00 – General Fund
8. PKJ INTERNATIONAL LLC for purchase of Sewer Camera Cleaning Nozzle for Houston Public Works - $24,410.00 - Enterprise Fund
9. POSITIVE IMPACT CONSTRUCTION, LLC for purchase of Odor Control Tower Maintenance and Repair Services for Houston Public Works - $20,432.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 10
10. RESOLUTION of City Council setting a Public Hearing at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on May 25, 2022, in City Council Chamber of City Hall, 901 Bagby Street, Second Floor, Houston, Texas 77002, on the City Budgets for the time period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; authorizing notice of such Public Hearing and making other provisions related to the subject
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 11 through 28
11. ORDINANCE accepting the proposal from AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, through Member Company, NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA, and approving and authorizing the purchase of Crime Insurance for Public Employee Dishonesty - 1 Year - $24,596.00 - Property and Casualty Fund
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO and City of Houston related to Bulk Aviation Fuel Storage Facility at William P. Hobby Airport - Revenue - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
13. ORDINANCE appropriating $75,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for planned purchase of Computer Hardware, Peripherals, Licenses, and Software Services for the Fuel Site Conversion Project for City of Houston Fleet Management Department and Houston Information Technology Services
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement by and between City of Houston, Texas, and HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 23, for Design and Construction of Hike and Bike Trails known as the East River Trail - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement by and between City of Houston, Texas, and HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 23, for the Maintenance of Hike and Bike Trail known as the East River Trail - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (ISD) for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force funded by Grant from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division - $76,596.00 - Grant Fund
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and FORT BEND COUNTY for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force funded by Grant from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division - $94,293.80 - Grant Fund
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and TETRA TECH, INC for Professional Engineering Services for West Fork San Jacinto River and Lake Houston Debris Removal Project for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - $314,085.40 - Disaster Recovery Fund-SW
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for improvements above City Standard between the City of Houston, Texas, and MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, on behalf of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
20. ORDINANCE appropriating $46,845,889.98 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC; for 72-Inch Water Line from Crawford to Mt Vernon; 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 CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency and testing services, and construction management; providing a maximum contract amount - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 19 above
21. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,284,735.76 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and $277,881.58 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS for Bagby Street Improvement Project between Franklin Street and Clay Street; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Drainage Participation and Maintenance Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 372 to extend the term of the contract - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
23. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,633,500.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for Crenshaw Road from South Shaver Street to Allen-Genoa Road; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
24. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with public improvement project known as the Easthaven WWTP Flow Diversion Package 1 Project (from Southeast WWTP to Fuqua Street and Blackhawk Boulevard); authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest of five parcels of land required for the Project and situated in the G. Burnett Survey, Abstract No. 1382, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along or near Blackhawk Boulevard, Kingspoint Road, and Fuqua Street in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for Relocation Assistance, Appraisal Fees, Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to the five parcels of land required for the Project - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
25. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to parcels of land required for the University Boulevard Paving and Drainage Project (from Kirby Drive to Morningside Drive) with 11 parcels situated in the A.C. Reynolds Survey, Abstract 61 in Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for Relocation Assistance, Appraisal Fees, Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interests to the eleven parcels of land required for the Project - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
26. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to parcels of land required for the New Water Well - Sims Bayou Well 8 Project with two parcels situated in the James P. Keating Survey, Abstract No. 503 and James B Murphy Survey, Abstract No. 581 in Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for Relocation Assistance, Appraisal Fees, Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interests to the two parcels of land required for the Project - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $23,600,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF, awarding contract to DURWOOD GREENE CONSTRUCTION CO for FY2022 Citywide Asphalt Overlay Rehabilitation Packaged #3; 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 CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF, contingency, and testing services
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,051,937.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-in-Place Pipe Method Large Diameter Rehabilitation (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 CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 29
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $70,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage; approving and authorizing Reimbursement Agreement between City of Houston and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY to reimburse Union Pacific Railroad for Kress Street Area Drainage and Paving Improvements from Larimer Street to Clinton Drive; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS JACKSON, GALLEGOS and PLUMMER
This was Item 24 on Agenda of May 4, 2022
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Knox 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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