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City of Houston City Council met Jan. 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Consolidated Meeting In-Person Meeting
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Kubosh
9:00AM - ROLL CALL
ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
9:30AM - PUBLIC SPEAKERS
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
SP01-18-2023
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDANUMBERS 1 through 24
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 3
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BUILDINGAND STANDARDS COMMISSION:
Panel A:
ALPHONSO DELANEY, appointment to PositionA1, for a term to expire 12/31/2024;
JACKSON CHANG, reappointment to PositionA3, for a term to expire 12/31/2024;
ANTHONYFREDDIE, reappointment to PositionA5, for a term to expire 12/31/2024;
Panel B:
RAYC. JONES, appointment to Position B1, for a term to expire 12/31/2024;
NOLAJ. LUSK, reappointment to Position B3, for a term to expire 12/31/2024;
VIRGINIALEE DUKE, reappointment to Position B5, for a term to expire 12/31/2024;
Alternates:
KIMBERLYE. SATTERWHITE, appointment to Position a1, as an Alternate, for a term to expire 12/31/2024;
PRECIOUS JONES, appointment to Position a2, as an Alternate, for a term to expire 12/31/2024;
IFRAN BHAIDANI, appointment to Position a3, as an Alternate, for a term to expire 12/31/2024;
JULIALYNETTE KEELS SALAS, appointment to Position a4, for an unexpired term ending 12/31/2023
KEVIAN CONLEY, appointment to Position a5, as an Alternate, for a term to expire12/31/2024;
HANNAH MANNION, appointment to Position a7, as an Alternate, for a term to expire 12/31/2024; and
AUSTIN AJAERO, appointment to Position a8, as an Alternate, for an unexpired term ending 12/31/2023
2. CONFIRMATION of the reappointment of DEAN CORGEY to Position One of the PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITYOF HARRIS COUNTY, for a two-year term 3. CONFIRMATION of the appointment or reappointment of the following to the HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2023:
Council Member Alcorn for Position One
Council Member Peck for Position Two
Council Member Huffman for Alternate At-Large
Council Member Pollard for Alternate At-Large
PURCHASING & TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 4 through 10
4. AMEND MOTION #2018-575, 11/7/2018, as amended by Motion #2021-243, 5/12/2021 and Motion #2022-427, 8/24/22 TO INCREASE spending authority for Purchase of Medical, Dental and Ambulatory Supplies and Pharmaceuticals for the Houston Fire Department, on award to BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC from $6,759,224.70 to $7,359,224.70 and LIFE ASSIST, INC from $8,852,474.00 to $9,252,474.00
5. DEERE AND COMPANY for Purchase of Grounds Keeping Equipment through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works – $444,434.82 – Storm Water Fund
6. AMEND MOTION #2019-379, 7/19/2019, TO INCREASE spending authority for Liquid Calcium Nitrate Chemicals for Houston Public Works, from $2,692,800.00 to $3,769,920.00 on award to EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
7. EVANS ENTERPRISES, INC for Emergency Repair Services of Groundwater Well Pump Motors for Houston Public Works – 12 Months - $500,000.00 – Enterprise Fund
8. AMERIMEX MOTOR & CONTROLS, LLC for Emergency Repair Services of Water and Wastewater Pump Motors for Houston Public Works – 12 Months - $1,200,000.00 – Enterprise Fund
9. INNOVYZE, LLC for Sole Source Purchase of InfoMaster and InfoWorks Modeling Software for Water and Wastewater Modeling for Houston Public Works – 1 Year - $240,755.21 – Enterprise Fund
10. AMEND MOTION #2019-51, 1/30/2019, TO INCREASE spending authority for Equipment Rentals and Related Products and Services through the Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Organization with Omnia Partners (Formerly U. S. Communities) for Various Departments, on award to HERC RENTAL, INC from $5,752,762.35 to $7,978,439.51
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 11
11. RESOLUTION consenting to fourth amendment of the Certificate of Formation of HOUSTON FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER, INC, a Local Government Corporation
ORDI NANCES - NUMBERI NG
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 12 through 24
ORDI NANCES
12. ORDINANCE AMENDING BUFFERING AND STANDARDS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 42 CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to subdivision platting and development; amending the National Electrical Code as adopted and amended by the City of Houston on Light Buffering; amending Chapter 39, Solid Waste and Litter Control on related matters; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability; containing a savings clause; establishing an effective date
13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment to contract between City of Houston and EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INSPIRING COMMUNITIES, INC, to extend the term of the contract and provide additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of the Housing Entrepreneurial and Readiness Training (H.E.A.R.T.) Program, a Job Training Program for developmentally disabled low and moderate income adults - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Developer Agreement to add state law compliance provisions and extend the time of performance thereunder for the City of Houston Community Housing Development Organization Single-Family Home Development Program to be executed by the City of Houston and A CARING SAFE PLACE, INC; authorizing the Mayor to execute a first amendment to Developer Agreement with A CARING SAFE PLACE, INC - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Developer Agreement to add state law compliance provisions and extend the time of performance thereunder for the City of Houston Community Housing Development Organization Single-Family Home Development Program to be executed by the City of Houston and CHANGE HAPPENS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; authorizing the Mayor to execute a first amendment to Developer Agreement with CHANGE HAPPENS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - DISTRICTS A- PECK and B - JACKSON
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Construction Contribution Agreement between City of Houston and COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to extend the date of completion of the work and the date by which the Project must "Go Live" - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
17. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-0139 (Approved February 19, 2020) to increase the maximum contract amount and approving and authorizing first amendment to agreement for Cellular and Wireless Mobility Devices and Services Agreement between City of Houston and GTE MOBILNET OF SOUTH TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a VERIZON WIRELESS - $9,932,532.60 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds
18. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-0716 (Passed on August 25, 2021) to increase the maximum contract amount; approve and authorizing a first amendment to contract between City of Houston and THE CNA CORPORATION for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Planning Services for Public Safety and Homeland Security (Approved by Ordinance 2021- 0716) - $882,401.44 - Grant Fund
19. ORDINANCE appropriating $700,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the refresh of Operational Systems for the Police Department
20. ORDINANCE appropriating $200,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Radio Communication Devices for the Police Department
21. ORDINANCE appropriating $825,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the refresh of Mobile Technology Devices for the Police Department
22. ORDINANCE appropriating $132,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax as an additional appropriation to Professional Materials Engineering Laboratory Agreement between City of Houston and GEOTEST ENGINEERING, INC for the Shepherd Drive and Durham Drive Paving and Drainage Dickson to Washington Avenue (Approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0133) - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KAVI CONSULTING, INC for FY19 Local Drainage Project Work Order Design Contract #6 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0430, as amended)
24. ORDINANCE authorizing agreement for Professional Consulting Services for development of the Galveston Bay Park Plan between City of Houston and WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY, acting by and through its Severe Storm Prediction, Education, and Evacuation from Disasters (SSPEED) Center; appropriating $500,000.00 from Contribution for Capital Projects Fund - $250,000.00 - Contributed Capital Fund
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BYCOUNCIL - Council Member Huffman first
ALL ORDINANCES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ON AN EMERGENCYBASIS AND TO BE PASSED ON ONE READING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED,ARTICLE VII, SECTION 7, CITYCHARTER
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