City of Houston City Council March 8 & 9

City of Houston City Council March 8 & 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 1:50 PM

Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and in Person)

PRESENTATIONS

2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Cisneros

Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will offer the options to participate by conference 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 conference 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/s/) 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# 963 021 601#. 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# 741 253 44# 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 translator is required, please advise when reserving time to speak

SP03-08-2022

RECESS

RECONVENE

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 9, 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 26

MISCELLENEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 5

1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

Position Two - LEAH CHAMBERS, appointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2024

Position Three - ADAM J. WILLIAMS, reappointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2023

Position Four - CARL B. SALAZAR, appointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2024

Position Six - BETH MARTIN, reappointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2024

Position Eight - LISA GRAIFF, reappointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2024

Position Ten - JESSICA WIGGINS, reappointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2024

Position Twelve - NICK HELLYAR, reappointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2024

Position Fourteen - AMAR MOHITE, reappointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2024

Position Sixteen - ANA RAMIREZ, appointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2024

Position Eighteen - ALEJANDRO PEREZ, reappointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2024

Position Twenty - VEON MCREYNOLDS, reappointment, for a term to expire 1/1/2024

2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON AMATEUR SPORTS PARK LGC, INC:

Position Four - NATHAN KOUAMOU, for a term to expire January 1, 2025

Position Five - LES HAULBROOK, and to serve as Chair, for a term to expire January 1, 2025

Position Seven - LAURA A. VELASQUEZ, for a term to expire January 1, 2024

3. REQUEST from Mayor for the confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON LAND BANK (HLB), formerly known as LAND ASSEMBLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LARA) for terms scheduled to expire December 31, 2023:

Position One - DAVID L. COLLINS, SR.

Position Two - VINCENT A. MONDRAGÓN

Position Three - MATT ZEIS, and to serve as Chair

Position Four - JESUS DEANDA

Position Five - LAURIE VIGNAUD

NON-VOTING ADVISORY MEMBERS:

NICHOLAS J. FORAN

ELIJAH J. WILLIAMS

KELLEN ZALE

VINCENT A. MARQUEZ

4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for payment of $1,032,000.00 to the HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT for 2021 Groundwater Withdrawal Permit Fees for Area 2 and 3 for the period between 2/1/2022 - 1/31/2023 - Enterprise Fund

5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of the issuance of a Work Order under the Job Order Contract with JAMAIL & SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LP for Renovation and Build out of the Terminal A Management Offices at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston, Project No. 516M - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 6 through 9

6. ORDINANCE appropriating $211,900.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund for the issuance of a Purchase Order to BENNETT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC to provide Cable and Antenna Relocation Services at the Houston Emergency Center

7. APPROVE payment for Emergency Purchase Order to construct new structural support and relocate all the Cables and Antennae for the Houston Emergency Center on award to BENNETT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC - $211,900.00 - General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 6 above

8. MD HELICOPTERS, INC for approval of spending authority in the total amount of $16,549.20 for purchase of Professional Services for Helicopter Pilot Flight Recurrent and Transition Training Services for the Houston Police Department - Police Special Services Fund

9. JETS FIRE & SAFETY dba DELTA INDUSTRIAL SERVICE & SUPPLY for Personal Protective Gear and Parts for the Houston Fire Department - $249,530.87 - General Fund

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 10 through 26

10. ORDINANCE denying ENTERGY TEXAS, INC'S Statement of Intent and application for approval of two Voluntary Renewable Option Tariffs, Rider SVRO and Rider LVRO, filed with Houston, Texas, on February 4, 2022 - DISTRICT E - MARTIN

11. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing full and final Settlement Agreement and Release between City of Houston and HOUSTON MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES PENSION SYSTEM; to settle a lawsuit - $16,080,615.00 - Property and Casualty Fund

12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing execution of Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnification Agreement between DESSALINE WEBSTER and City of Houston to settle a lawsuit - $225,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund

13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC, d/b/a AVENUE 360, to extend the term of the contract and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration of a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program, Short Term Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance Program, along with Permanent Housing Placement Services and Other Supportive Services, and the operation of a Transitional Medical Respite Facility - $3,120,716.00 - Grant Fund

14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to amended and restated Operations Grant Agreement between City of Houston and the HOUSTON LAND BANK; providing an increased grant amount to reimburse costs for operations and program delivery activities for Fiscal Year 2022; setting a maximum contract amount - $1,782,213.00 - TIRZ Affordable Housing Fund

15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON for Rental Assistance Program Administration and related services in connection with the City’s COVID-19 response for the Housing and Community Development Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $1,949,430.00 - Grant Fund

16. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-0260 (Passed on April 1, 2020) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and THE PRUITT COMPANY, INC for Heavy Duty Front End Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - $207,689.27 - Fleet Management Fund

17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for Professional Planning Services between City of Houston and REINVESTMENT FUND, INC to provide Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Funds for Professional Planning Services for a Market Value Analysis and Economic Development Investment Study; setting a maximum contract amount – 6 Months with 1 six month option - $140,000.00 - Grant Fund

18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and KLEEN-TECH SERVICES, LLC for Janitorial Cleaning and Associated Services for Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,432,333.94 - Enterprise Fund

19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and MIDWEST MAINTENANCE COMPANY, INC, for Janitorial Cleaning and Associated Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $4,593,736.52 - Enterprise Fund

20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contracts for Professional Independent Internal Audit and Consulting Services between City of Houston and 1) BAKER TILLY US, LLP, 2) CBIZ RISK & ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC, 3) BKD, LLP, 4) POSTLETHWAITE & NETTERVILLE, 5) BOOTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC, 6) ARMANINO LLP, 7) STINNETT & ASSOCIATES, LLC, and 8) VANESSA M. JOHNSON, CPA, LLC, respectively; providing a maximum contract amount; providing for severability - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,500,000.00 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a second amendment to Lease Agreement between BRAYS OAKS TOWERS, LTD, as Landlord, and City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for space at 10103 Fondren Road, Suite 100, Houston, Texas, for use by the Houston Public Library (Morris Frank HPL Express) - $105,940.51 - General Fund - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing amended and restated Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Landlord, and THE HERITAGE SOCIETY, as Tenant, for space at Sam Houston Park located at Downtown Houston, to place certain Historical Buildings - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing grant application to the TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (TDEM) for Emergency Services - Emergency Generator Projects through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) (the “Grant”) by the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Deputy Director of Emergency Management Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process; and to extend the budget periods - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and H - CISNEROS

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a grant application to the TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (TDEM) for Wastewater Facility Emergency Generator Projects through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) (the “Grant”) by the City of Houston Public Works Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Public Works Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process; and to extend the budget periods

25. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 10.27 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 159, for inclusion in the District

26. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,069,111.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF, awarding contract to DG MEDINA CONSTRUCTION LLC for On-Call Neighborhood Traffic Management Program #5; 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

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERS 27 and 28

NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS

27. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE relative to the sale of a 0.268-acre park site known as STUDEMONT SPACEWAY

SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - APRIL 6, 2022

28. MOTION TO SET A DATE not less than seven days from March 9, 2022, to receive nominations for appointment or reappointment to Position C13 on the HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a three year term ending December 31, 2023

MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 29 through 31

29. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of spending authority for membership fees in the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for memberships and trainings - 4 Years - $648,420.00 - Enterprise Fund

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH

This was Item 1 on Agenda of March 2, 2022

30. YES, AMERICA NOW, INC dba YES, AMERICA ENTERPRISES for St. Augustine Sod Blocks for Houston Public Works - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $949,467.68 - Enterprise Fund

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH

This was Item 10 on Agenda of March 2, 2022

31. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0947, to increase the maximum contract amount for Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP for representation of City regarding various issues related to the Houston Firefighters’ Pay Parity Petition and the Proposition on the November 6, 2018, Ballot to amend the City Charter to require parity in compensation provided to Houston Firefighters compared to the compensation provided to Houston Police Officers - $175,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KUBOSH and PLUMMER

This was Item 16 on Agenda of March 2, 2022

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Plummer 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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