City of Houston City Council met Sept. 13 & 14

City of Houston City Council met Sept. 13 & 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 13, 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 Plummer

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# 603 161 095#. Details for signing up to speak in-person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html.

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

SP09-13-22

RECESS

RECONVENE

WEDNESDAY - September 14, 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 31

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 4

1. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the creation of the HOUSTON MUSIC ADVISORY BOARD

2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON MUSIC ADVISORY BOARD:

Position One - JASON WOODS, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Position Two - ANNA GARZA, for a term to expire 1/2/2024

Position Three - MARK AUSTIN, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Position Four - JASON KANE, for a term to expire 1/2/2024

Position Five - ERIC JIMENEZ, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Position Six - HENRY GUIDRY, for a term to expire 1/2/2024

Position Seven - ERICKA DE LEON, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Position Eight - ANNE LUNDY, for a term to expire 1/2/2024

Position Nine - JAGI KATIAL, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Alternate Position One - JOEY GUERRA, for a term to expire 1/2/2025

Alternate Position Two - TRACY DEJARNETT, for a term to expire 1/2/2024

Alternate Position Three - LUPE OLIVAREZ, JR., for a term to expire 1/2/2025

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 1 above

3. ORDINANCE appropriating the sum of $433,605.76 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund as an additional appropriation to a contract between the City of Houston and FUSED INDUSTRIES, LLC for the Laura Koppe Road Paving and Drainage Project from Hirsch Road to Homestead Road for Change Order Nos. 2, and 6 through 12 (approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0653); providing funding for CIP cost recovery to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

4. RECOMMENDATION from Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order Nos. 2, and 6 through 12 in the amount of $433,605.76 awarded to FUSED INDUSTRIES, LLC. for Laura Koppe Road Paving & Drainage from Hirsch to Homestead - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 3 above

ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 5 and 6

5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,819,227.18 and acceptance of work on contract with REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for FY16-Mitigation Program for Capital Improvement Program Projects - 0.80% under the original Contract Amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; C - KAMIN and D – EVANS-SHABAZZ

6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $24,055,352.96 and acceptance of work on contract with ISI CONTRACTING, INC for Concrete Panel Replacement for City Streets - 0.43% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; I - CISNEROS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM

PURCHASING & TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 7 through 11

7. ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC for purchase of Street Sweepers through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Airport System - $1,509,108.20 - Enterprise Fund

8. CHASTANG FORD for purchase of Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $2,146,412.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds

9. SILSBEE FORD for the purchase of Ford Police interceptors through the Interlocal Purchasing System for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments - $10,444,006.50 - Enterprise and Police Consolidated Construction Funds

10. EPPENDORF NORTH AMERICA, INC for epMotion 5075t Liquid Handling Workstation and Components to run SARS-CoV-2 testing for the Houston Health Department - $313,136.95 - Grant Fund

11. SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC for the purchase of Server Cloud Enrollment Licenses and Software Maintenance through the Texas Department of Information Resources for the Houston Information Technology Services and Various Departments - $12,121,504.58 - General, Enterprise and Central Service Revolving Funds

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 12 through 31

12. ORDINANCE adopting Second Amended and Restated New Home Development Program Guidelines for the City of Houston

13. ORDINANCE authorizing and approving a form of Master Contractor Agreement for City of Houston New Home Development Program to be executed by City of Houston, Texas, and Various Contractors; authorizing and approving a form of New Home Development Program Construction Tri-Party Agreement; authorizing the Mayor and City Controller to execute a Master Contractor Agreement and Tri-Party Agreements with Various Contractors and the Houston Land Bank; providing $13,282,615.00 out of Uptown TIRZ Series 2021 Affordable Homes Fund for the aforementioned agreements; containing findings and provisions related to the foregoing subject; providing a maximum contract amount

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 12 above

14. ORDINANCE accepting the proposal from EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY (MARKEL) and approving and authorizing purchase of Medical Professional Liability Insurance - 1 Year - $75,539.02 - Property & Casualty Fund

15. ORDINANCE denying ENTERGY TEXAS, INC’s Statement of Intent and Application for approval of Rate Schedule UODG (Utility-Owned Distributed Generation), filed with the City of Houston, Texas, on September 1, 2022 - DISTRICT E - MARTIN

16. ORDINANCE appropriating $15,600,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated ITRP AMT Construction Fund for Program Management Support Services Agreements between City of Houston and HOUSTON AVIATION ALLIANCE, a Joint Venture, and PARSONS & H. J. RUSSELL IAH TEAM, a Joint Venture, for the Houston Airport System; (Project No. 801) - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing increase in spending authority for Lease Agreement between IND HOUTX TTP LEGACY, LLC, as Landlord, and City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, Approved by Ordinance No. 2020-913 - $2,087,500.00 - Grant Fund

18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 4 to a Grant Contract between City and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES under the Immunization/Locals Grant Program for Immunization and Vaccines for Children Program Services - $1,405,595.00 - Grant Fund

19. ORDINANCE appropriating $325,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the planned Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Infrastructure Refresh for Houston Information Technology Services

20. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,446,900.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for Professional Services supporting the Houston Permitting Center’s Permitting and Inspection System for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of Houston Public Works

21. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2013-0925 (Passed by City Council on October 16, 2013), as amended by Ordinance No. 2021-578 (Passed on June 30, 2021) to increase the maximum contract amount for an agreement between the City of Houston and TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC, Formerly DIGITAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, INC, for Software Product License and Support Services for the Houston Health Department; and approving and authorizing a seventh amendment to extend the term of the aforementioned agreement - $123,000.00 - Special Funds

22. ORDINANCE appropriating $606,905.80 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund; approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and ELEVATOR REPAIR SERVICE, INC dba E.R.S., INC for Conveyance Systems Operations and Maintenance for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years - $54,874,845.33 - Enterprise Fund

23. ORDINANCE awarding contract to SPRUCE TECHNOLOGY, INC for Software Application and Services for Plat Tracker (PT) and Historic Preservation Tracker (HPT) Solution for the Planning and Development Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years with 2 one-year options - $4,389,129.98 - Special Revenue Fund

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of a Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnification Agreement between VINCENT PARKE and City of Houston to settle a lawsuit - $230,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund

25. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of MEMORIAL-HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL HEIGHTS ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Project Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and H - CISNEROS

26. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of MONTROSE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MONTROSE ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

27. ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 800-900 block of Bomar Street, between Grant and Crocker Streets, and the south side of the 800 block of Bomar 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 C - KAMIN

28. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 4300 block of Rusk Street between Sidney and Eastwood Streets, 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 I - GALLEGOS

29. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-060, a Municipal Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 0.9816 acres commonly known as 1702 Nance St., Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of UG Old Hardy LP - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

30. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Number 2020-0356 to include acquisition of one parcel and one redesigned parcel for Almeda Sims WWTP Large Diameter Influent Sewer Relocation Project and further finding and determining public convenience and necessity for acquisition of such parcels by gift, dedication, purchase and if necessary, the use of eminent domain - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

31. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as the 42-Inch Water Line From Clear Lake City Water Authority Water Plant No. 3 to League City Booster Pump Station (SETL) Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to thirty parcels of land required for the project and situated in the Robert Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 88, said parcels 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 interest to the thirty parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT E - MARTIN

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS

32. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE to place the proposed tax rate of $0.533640 on each $100 of taxable value, which is lower than last year’s tax rate on the September 28, 2022 Council Agenda and set a public hearing date.

HEARING DATE - 9:00 AM - WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 33 and 34

33. RESOLUTION supporting the nomination of Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum to the NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN

This was Item 7 on Agenda of September 7, 2022

34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY providing Community Development Block Grant - Cares Act Funds for administration and operation of the Navigation Center located at 2903 Jensen Drive, Houston, Texas 77026 - $1,986,822.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS JACKSON, PLUMMER and ALCORN

This was Item 8 on Agenda of September 7, 2022

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Martin 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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