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City of Houston City Council met Dec. 6 & 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 6, 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 Martin 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# 480 773 024#. 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 SP12-06-2022
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - December 7, 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 40
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 6
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 12, for a term expire June 1, 2027:
Position One - JEFF DORSEY, appointment
Position Two - STEPHEN C. HELM, reappointment
Position Three - DAVID BALE, reappointment
Position Four - WILLIAM R. ROSS, appointment
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON CIVIC EVENTS, INC for a term to expire January 2, 2025:
Position Two - LISA FORONDA HARPER,
Position Four - KYM IRIS KING
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of Membership Fees in the Airports Council International - North America for the Calendar Year 2023 - $160,184.00 - Enterprise Fund
4. RECOMMENDATION from the Director of the Houston Emergency Center for approval of the GREATER HARRIS COUNTY 9-1-1 EMERGENCY NETWORK BUDGET for Fiscal Year 2023 (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023)
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department for approval of HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION’S Calendar Year 2023 Budget
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for payment to TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY for 2023 Public Health Service Fees - $2,406,030.95 - Enterprise Fund
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 7 through 11
7. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC for approval of spending authority for purchase of Portable and Mobile Subscriber Radios and related services through the Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of Houston Police Department
8. SCM CONSULTANTS, INC for purchase of Collapsible Containers for Houston Public Works - $12,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
9. PARADIGM TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC for purchase of Traffic Control Equipment for Houston Public Works - $15,750.00 - Special Revenue Fund
10. ROMMELMANN ENTERPRISES, LLC for purchase of Chemical, Chlorine Tablets for Houston Public Works - $48,000.00 - General Fund
11. VECTOR CONTROLS, LLC for CLX Online Chlorine Analyzer, Chlorine Reagent Kit and Equipment Repair for Houston Public Works - $158,994.72 - Enterprise Fund
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 12
12. RESOLUTION approving and adopting the Investment Policy for the City of Houston, Texas
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 13 through 40
13. ORDINANCE relating to the rescheduling or postponement of certain City Council meetings
14. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-56, as amended, to provide additional funding available to Master Contractor Agreements executed thereunder and increase the maximum contract amount of the Master Contractor Agreements and related Tri-Party Agreements executed pursuant thereto; approving and authorizing the third amendment to the Master Contractor Agreement for City of Houston Home Repair Program to be executed by the City of Houston and each of the following contractors: SLSCO, LTD; PMG CONSTRUCTION, INC; DSW HOMES, LLC; HOUSTON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC; MAYBERRY HOMES, INC; REBUILDING TOGETHER – HOUSTON; and JAMES W. TURNER CONSTRUCTION, LTD to extend the renewal period of the Master Contractor Agreements and correct the name of Rebuilding Together – Houston; authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to Master Contractor Agreement with each contractor
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment between City of Houston and THE MONTROSE CENTER, extending the term of the contract and providing additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program, a Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities Assistance Program, Permanent Housing Placement Services, and other Supportive Services for persons living with HIV/AIDS
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fifth amendment to contract between City of Houston and BRENTWOOD ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, d/b/a BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, to provide an Advance Payment Provision for Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS Cares Act Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a community residence and an Emergency Rental Assistance Program with Supportive Services
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Application and accepting anaward from the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION for Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Programs for the Houston Health Department, by the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant, and to extend the budget periods
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of a grant application to the CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (The “CDC”), for Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems, (The “Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY on behalf of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for the Detection and Mitigation of COVID-19 in confinement facilities; providing a maximum contract amount - $2,317,589.57 - Grant Fund
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of a Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnification Agreement between STANLEY WOODHEAD, Individually and as sole heir and representative of the Estate of Carma Woodhead and City of Houston to settle a lawsuit - $399,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund
21. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0909 (Passed on November 20, 2018), as amended, to increase the maximum contract amount for agreement between City and DECOR IQ LLC for Furnishing, Installation, and Removal of Mini-LED Lighting at Hermann Square - $129,854.50 - Special Revenue Fund
22. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 221-0411 (Passed on May 19, 2021) to appropriate $970,717.90 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund - Drainage Charge as an additional appropriation to Contract No. 4600016682 between City of Houston and HDR ENGINEERING, INC; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract for design of the North Canal High Flow Diversion Channel for Houston Public Works; providing funding relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund - Drainage Charge
23. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-1021 and Ordinance No. 2019-2022 by expanding the area of the Brittmoore Founders District, GP, LLC Reinvestment Zone for Tax Abatement Purposes; approving and authorizing first amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and BRITTMOORE FOUNDERS DISTRICT, GP, LLC - DISTRICT A - PECK
24. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical sitelocated at 1024 Cortlandt Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
25. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 1109 Arlington Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
26. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 711 Milby Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
27. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 523 W 15th Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
28. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 215 Hawthorne Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
29. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 503 Avondale Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
30. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 600 Avondale Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
31. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 737 Columbia Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
32. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 1134 East 14th Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
33. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax exemption on a historical site located at 1419 Kirby Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
34. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 1802 North Boulevard in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
35. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 1810 Kane Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
36. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 1819 Sabine Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
37. ORDINANCE providing for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on a historical site located at 3239 Locke Lane in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such Tax Exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $100,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to Club Creek Park Construction and Maintenance Agreement by and between City of Houston, Texas, and SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of a Safe Streets and Roads for all Grant Application to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Projects; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of Houston Public Works to act as the City’s representative in the Grant application process, to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS and J - POLLARD
40. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,281,230.00 out of Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE ("Seller”) and City of Houston, Texas (“Purchaser”) for purchase of 73.081 acres of land, located at the 9700 block of Ruffino Road, Houston, Texas; approving a form of Special Warranty Deed - $5,281,230.00- - General Fund - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 41
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
41. MOTION TO SET A DATE not less than seven days from December 7, 2022, to receive nominations for appointment to Position 8 of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON CIVIC EVENTS, INC, for a term to expire January 1, 2025
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 42 and 43
42. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE I, and adding CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE V TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to permits for special events and outdoor music events on private property; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty therefor
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KNOX
This was Item 17 on Agenda of November 30, 2022
43. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and RZ ENTERPRISES USA dba ORACLE CITY HOMES LLC to provide a loan in Uptown TIRZ Series 2021 Affordable Homes Funds, to finance the infrastructure for a single-family development to be located in Acres Home Complete Community - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON
This was Item 18 on Agenda of November 30, 2022
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Jackson 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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