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City of Houston City Council Nov. 1 & 2.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 1, 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 Evans Shabazz
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# 890 575 985#. 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 translatoris required, please advise when reserving time to speak SP11-01-2022
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - November 2, 2022 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds and a Quarterly Investment Report by the City Controller
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 45
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 4
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE (also known as the HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE):
Position Two - THEADORE R. ANDREWS, for a term to expire August 13, 2024, and to serve as Chair for a term ending December 31, 2022
Position Four - BRANDI HARLEAUX, for a term to expire August 13, 2024
Position Six - PHYLLIS J. BAILEY, for a term to expire August 13, 2024
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Position Two - THEADORE R. ANDREWS, for a term to expire August 13, 2024, and to serve as Chair for a term ending December 31, 2022
Position Four - BRANDI HARLEAUX, for a term to expire August 13, 2024
Position Six - PHYLLIS J. BAILEY, for a term to expire August 13, 2024
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, for a term to expire June 1, 2026:
Position Sixteen - EDNA L. RAMOS, reappointment
Position Seventeen - SHEREAA. MCKENZIE, reappointment
Position Eighteen - JACQUES D’ROVENCOURT, reappointment
Position Nineteen - CRYSTAL ALLEN, appointment
Position Twenty - MARIAN HARPER, reappointment
Position Twenty-Two - BENJAMIN LLANA, appointment
Position Twenty-Three - KENNETH (KENNY)
B. MEYER, reappointment
4. RECOMMENDATION from Chief of Police for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Sgt. MICHAEL VANCE, for the period September 21, 2022 through December 19, 2022
PROPERTY - NUMBERS 5 and 6
5. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to settle condemnation matter of City of Houston v. Mola Ventures LLC, et al, Cause No. 1168543 for an additional $905,150.00 above the award of Special Commissioners for the Spellman Detention Basin Project, Parcel LY20-021 - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
6. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to deposit the award of the Special Commissioners of $5,654,000.00, City of Houston v. Graddy Investments of Houston, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, et al., Cause No. 1188931 for the acquisition of land, being Parcels OY21-001/OY21-002, for the Transportation and Drainage Operations Facility Project - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
PURCHASING and TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 7 through 23
7. HOUSTON PETSET for approval of spending authority for Spay and Neutering Services for BARC Animal Shelter for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - 4 Months - $230,000.00 - BARC Special Revenue Fund
8. WASHINGTON COUNTY TRACTOR, INC for New Holland Tractor Replacement Parts for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $348,468.58 - Fleet Management Fund
9. CHASTANG FORD for purchase of Medium-Duty Cab and Chassis and Truck Bodies through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $11,273,873.28 - Enterprise and Other Funds
10. CALDWELL CHEVROLET - $495,985.00, DOGGETT FREIGHTLINER of SOUTH TEXAS - $1,811,936.00, HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER - $2,219,046.00 and RUSH TRUCK CENTER - $4,855,223.00 for purchase of Heavy-Duty Cab and Chassis and Truck Bodies through the interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative and the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works – $9,382,190.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds
11. CHASTANG FORD - $8,842,735.38 and HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER - $296,038.00 for Purchase of Medium and Heavy Duty Cab and Chassis and Bodies through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments
12. MD HELICOPTERS, INC for approval of spending authority for Professional Services for MD Helicopter Pilot Training for the Houston Police Department - $100,363.50 - Police Special Services Fund
13. SOUTHWEST SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC for purchase of High-Density Shelving through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule Program for the Houston Public Library - $206,572.71 - General Fund
14. PKJ INTERNATIONAL LLC for purchase of Metering Pump Parts for Houston Public Works - $30,468.75 - Enterprise Fund
15. PARADIGM TRAFFIC SYSTEMS INC for purchase of Traffic Control Equipment for Houston Public Works - $10,100.00 - Special Revenue Fund
16. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY & SERVICE for purchase of Asphalt Cleaning Supplies for Houston Public Works - $23,105.76 - Special Revenue Fund
17. COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC for purchase of Clamp and Pipe Fittings for Houston Public Works - $15,360.00 - Enterprise Fund
18. DOCULYNX OPERATIONS for approval of spending authority for purchase of Data Migration Services for Houston Public Works - $99,840.00 - Enterprise Fund
19. INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for approval of spending authority for Emergency Repairs to Filters at the East Water Purification Plant for Houston Public Works - 2 Years - $13,359,495.18 - Enterprise Fund
20. PLANET CELLULAR, INC for purchase of Solar Panels with Mounts for School Zones for Houston Public Works - $19,303.92 - Special Revenue Fund
21. LYTX, INC for approval of spending authority for purchase of Tier 2 Management Service and DriveCam Online Subscription Services through the General Services Administration Schedule 70 Contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Solid Waste Management Department - 1 Year - $116,490.00 - General Fund
22. SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS for approval of spending authority for purchase of D3 Mobile Security Camera Trailer Systems through Omnia Partners Purchasing Cooperative for the Solid Waste Management Department - $319,466.70 - General Fund
23. AMEND MOTION #2018-0333, 06/27/2018, TO INCREASE spending authority from $5,986,000.00 to $6,401,438.56 for purchase of Scientific Products for Various Departments, awarded to PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION - Enterprise and Other Funds
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 24
24. RESOLUTION to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, to purchase a tract of land owned by the City of West University Place - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 25 through 45
25. ORDINANCE waiving the requirements of SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the Consumer Price Index Percentage Adjustment of certain fees on January 1, 2023
26. ORDINANCE approving the creation of the Container Lease Fund (“theFund”) with zero beginning fund balance to receive revenues from Container Lease Fees for Solid Waste Management Department (the “Department”); establishing the sources and uses of the Funds therein for the Operation, Maintenance and Support of the Department’s Container Lease Related Programs; appropriating any and all Funds received into the Fund for the purposes set out herein and authorized expenditures consistent with the purpose thereof
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Substantial Amendment to Amended 2019 Annual Action Plan, including the Budget for the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Cares Act Program
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Lease Agreement between WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC and City of Houston for a Hangar and Related Property to support Corporate Aviation Operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston - Revenue - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $183,169.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund; approving and authorizing a Reimbursable Memorandum of Agreement between City of Houston and U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION for Local Area Network, Data, and IT Equipment Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - $1,097,841.34 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
30. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,500,000.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund and authorizing Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Maintenance Services Contract to BOYER, INC for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years - $1,554,062.50 - Enterprise Fund
31. ORDINANCE awarding contract to PAIGE MANAGEMENT, LLC for Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services for the General Services Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $863,240.03 - General Fund
32. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and HAHN EQUIPMENT CO., INC for Small Submersible Pump Repair Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $11,593,199.11 - Enterprise Fund
33. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and RICOH USA, INC for Managed Print Services for Houston Information Technology Services and other Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - 4 Years with 1 four-year option - $12,672,166.22 - Central Service Revolving Fund
34. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-348 to increase the maximum contract amount for agreement between City of Houston and CYRACOM INTERNATIONAL, INC, for Language Interpretation Services for the Houston Emergency Center; providing a maximum contract amount - $287,280.00 - Houston Emergency Center Fund
35. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0505 to approve and authorize agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS-JONES STAFFING AND RECRUITING, LLC, for Contingent Workforce Servicesfor the Human Resources Department
36. ORDINANCE appropriating additional funds of $10,000.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisition CP Series E Fund to the existing Professional Architectural Services Contract with HARRISON KORNBERG ARCHITECTS, LLC (Approved by Ord. 2020-412) for two Cottage Replacements for Lake Houston Wilderness Park for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
37. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION for CASE for Kids City Connections Program; providing a maximum contract amount
38. ORDINANCE appropriating of $1,550,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for replacement of Body Armor Vests and Rifle Plate Replacement for Houston Police Department
39. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2016-609, consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 13 within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas, and other related matters, by adding consent conditions for the issuance of bonds
40. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2016-714, consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 14 within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas, and other related matters, by adding consent conditions for the issuance of bonds
41. ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 2019-727, consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 24 within the corporate limits of the City of Houston, Texas, and other related matters, by adding consent conditions for the issuance of bonds
42. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the Public Improvement Project known as North Corridor Consolidation Package 3 — Flow Diversion (36-Inch) (from Imperial Valley WWTP to Northgate Regional Lift Station) Project (the “Project”); authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to one parcel of land required for the Project and situated in Simon Contreras Survey, Abstract No. 220, said parcel 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 one parcel of land required for the project - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
43. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Emergency Water Supply Agreement between City of Houston, WEST PARK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT and AHS MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION, LLC to supply potable water for use during emergency situations
44. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,047,205.35 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF, awarding contract to JFT CONSTRUCTION, INC for Citywide Work Orders for Council District Service Fund #9; 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, contingencies, and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF, contingency, and testing services
45. ORDINANCE appropriating $14,925,300.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - MacGregor Way N. #3, Wheeler, Gilpin, West Orem, Quail View, and Hillcroft Lift Stations; 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 - DISTRICTS D - EVANS SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN and K - CASTEX-TATUM
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 46
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
46. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the designation for the BRITTMOORE FOUNDERS DISTRICT, GP, LLC REINVESTMENT ZONE for Tax Abatement purposes - DISTRICT A - PECK SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 16, 2022
MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 47
47. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Robinson to adopt recommendation of the Interim Chief Procurement Officer on award to TEXAS CONCRETE ENTERPRISE READY MIX, INC for approval of spending authority for Emergency Purchase of Ready Mix Concrete for Houston Public Works - $445,000.00 - Stormwater and Other Funds
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS JACKSON, EVANS-SHABAZZ, THOMAS, POLLARD, CASTEX-TATUM, and ALCORN
This was item 8 on agenda of October 19, 2022
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Thomas 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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