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City of Houston City Council met Oct. 11 & 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, October 11, 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 Kamin 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# 361 891 569#. 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 morning Council session in person. Members of the public may attend the 6:00 p.m. public hearing in person or via Teams at (936) 755-1521. The Conference ID# for the 6:00 p.m. hearing is 672 543 48#. 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 translator is required, please advise when reserving time to speak SP10-11-2022
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - October 12, 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 42
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 and 2
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER, LGC:
Position Two - BURNELL JONES, reappointment, for a term to expire 9/30/2025
Position Four - CATHRYN G. TAYLOR, appointment, for an unexpired term ending on 9/30/2024
Position Five - MICHELLE ALEXANDER, appointment, for a term to expire 9/30/2025
Position Nine - RANDALL C. (RANDY) HOUSTON, reappointment, for a term to expire 9/30/2025
2. RECOMMENDATION from Interim Chief Procurement Officer on behalf of the General Services Department for approval of Change Order awarded to AMBASSADOR SERVICES, LLC for additional Cleaning Services at the Bureau of Animal Control and Regulation (BARC) - $204,487.00 - BARC Special Revenue Fund
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 3 through 7
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $7,368,438.60 and acceptance of work on contract wi t h TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED for Little York, Courtlandt Meadows and York Meadows Drainage and Paving - 13.76% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT H – CISNEROS
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $6,562,878.97 and acceptance of work on contract with DL GLOVER, INC for FY2020 Local Drainage Program Contract #2 - 0.56% under the revised contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; G - HUFFMAN; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX- TATUM
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $7,267,755.38 and acceptance of work on contract w i t h TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED for FY2019 Roadway Rehabilitation Package #2 - 3.83% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; F -THOMAS; I - GALLEGOS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,849,415.33 and acceptance of work on contract with REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for Waterline Rehab and Replacement Project - 4.75% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount (WA11268)
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,978,203.59 and acceptance of work on contract with D. L. ELLIOTT ENTERPRISES, INC for Waterline Wrap Repairs - 4.81% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount (WA11266)
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 8 through 12
8. AMEND MOTION #2021-220, 5/5/2021, TO INCREASE the spending authority from $1,000,000.00 to $1,400,000.00 AGGREKO, LLC for the rental and leasing of Heating Ventilation and Air Condition Systems through the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance contract for the General Services Department - Maintenance Renewal and Replacement Fund
9. JAMES M. ORR dba TEXAS PRIDE MARKETING for approval of spending authority for purchase of Automotive Shop Equipment through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for the Fleet Management Department - 13 Months to end November 30, 2023 - $419,250.00 - Fleet Management Fund
10. INTERNATIONAL NAME PLATE SUPPLIES for purchase of Vehicle Decals and Decal Materials for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $996,828.55 - Fleet Management Fund
11. FRAZER, LTD for twenty-one Complete Ambulances Cabs and Chassis Mounted with Modular Bodies through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $5,950,573.00 - Fire Consolidated Construction Fund
12. ADS, INC for approval of spending authority for the purchase of Portable Back-Packable X-Ray Systems through the General Service Administration Multiple Award Schedule for the Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $93,545.06 - Grant Fund
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 13 through 42
13. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the creation of 26 Natural Preservations within City of Houston’s Parks; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement betweenCity of Houston and WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES, INC to provide Community Development Block Grant – Cares Act (CDBG-CV) Funds to Rapid Re-Housing and Case Management Services to a minimum of 56 unduplicated households who have been impacted by COVID-19 - $251,000.00 - Grant Fund
15. ORDINANCE denying application of ENTERGY TEXAS, INC for authority to change rates; maintaining current rates
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for Election Services relating to the Election to be held on November 8, 2022; providing a maximum contract amount - $2,500,000.00 - General Fund
17. ORDINANCE appointing presiding and alternate judges for Early Voting Ballot Boards, Central Counting Station and Voting Precincts for City of Houston Election to be held on November 8, 2022; prescribing the maximum number of election clerks for each voting precinct
18. ORDINANCE establishing City of Houston Election Precincts and Designating Polling Places for City of Houston Election to be held on November 8, 2022
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funding through the FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) for the FEMA FY2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Fire Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
20. ORDINANCE authorizing and approving full and final Settlement, Indemnity Agreement and Release between City of Houston and CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP - $305,000.00 - Community Health & Assessment Fund
21. ORDINANCE appropriating of $204,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for planned MCD-CSMART Infrastructure Migration for Houston Information Technology Services
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston a n d HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM to provide Emergency Medical Services Educational Training for the Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics of the Houston Fire Department; establishing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one year options - $3,290,775.00 - General Fund
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION for improvements at Jones Hall; providing a maximum contract amount - $2,500,000.00 - General Fund - DISTRICTS H - CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS
24. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MIDTOWN ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan Budge for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
25. ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security (Director) to electronically submit applications for Subrecipient Grant Assistance and execute and accept Subrecipient Grant Agreements with the STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR relating to the FY2022 Homeland Security Grant Program (“Grant”) funding from the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grants; authorizing the Director to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to request and/or accept the Grants and manage and expend the Grant Funds as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program including amendments or modifications to these agreements or any subsequent documents necessary to secure the City’s Grant Funding through the life of these Grant awards
26. ORDINANCE authorizing the submission of an electronic application for Grant Assistance to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY for the FY2022 Port Security Grant in accordance with the FY2022 Port Security Grant Program; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security to act as the City's representative in the application process, to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
27. ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security (“Director”) to electronically submit applications for Grant Assistance to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY for the FY2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of the U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE for the FY22 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Program Grant (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department (“Chief”) to act as the City’s representative to accept such Grant Funds, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE for the FY22 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Grant (“Grant”); 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 approving and authorizing submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION (CJD) for the FY23 Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program (“Grant”); 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
31. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0994, to increase the maximum contract amount and approving and authorizing first amendment to agreement between City of Houston and SPARK, INC for Management and Construction of improvements to certain school playgrounds as public parks and recreational facilities; providing a maximum contract amount - $370,000.00 - General Fund
32. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 79.83 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 493, for inclusion in its District
33. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 8.90 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 418, for inclusion in the District
34. ORDINANCE CONSENTING to the addition of 32.68 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 158, for inclusion in its District
35. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 18.119 acres of land to SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its District
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $525,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC for Bikeway Design Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $670,800.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and COSTELLO, INC for Highway 3 Distribution Water Line from Dixie Farm Road to north of West Texas Avenue (as approved by Ordinance No. 2018-0764); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $308,718.94 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and GAUGE ENGINEERING, LLC for Antoine Paving and Drainage WestMount Houston to US290 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0556); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICTS A - PECK and C - KAMIN
39. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,579,061.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to LOPEZ UTLITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; 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
40. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,991,858.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to VORTEX SERVICES, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; 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
41. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,459,426.12 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and GUNDA CORPORATION for Fondren Paving and Drainage from Creekbend to West Airport (Approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0300); 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 K - CASTEX-TATUM
42. ORDINANCE appropriating $749,960.20 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and CP&Y, INC for Fondren Road Paving and Drainage from Braeswood Boulevard to Creekbend Drive (Approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0298); 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 K - CASTEX-TATUM
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 43 and 44
43. ORDINANCE approving and adopting a Redistricting Plan for City of Houston based on the 2020 Census data; establishing the boundaries of all Single-Member Council Districts from which District Council Members are elected
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS MARTIN AND THOMAS This was Item 35 on Agenda of October 5, 2022
44. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment and restating an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and FORT BEND COUNTY FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, 2007 Mobility Bond Project Nos. 701, 758, and 766 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2009-0512, as amended) - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALCORN
This was Item 45 on Agenda of October 5, 2022
6:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BOND ELECTION
45. 6:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING relating to the bond election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, regarding the issuance of public improvement bonds
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Robinson 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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