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City of Houston City Council met Mar. 28.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 1:30 PM City Hall - In Person Meeting
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Huffman 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 SP03-28-2023
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RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - March 29, 2023 - 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 37
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 9
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the INDEPENDENT POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD, for a term to expire January 31, 2025:
Member – STEPHEN IVES, as Board Chair
Member – SUJEY KALLUMADANDA
Member – EMERSON W. GIRARDEAU, III
Member – SHAVONNAH ROBERTS SCHREIBER, as Panel Chair Member – MELINDA ORTEGA
Member – ISAAC EGUIA
Member – ANA (VAZQUEZ) SEXTON
Member – RHODA CHANIN CLAMEN
Member – TOBIAS A. COLE
Member – JOHNNY SOLIS III
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of TIKO REYNOLDS-HAUSMAN, Houston Independent School District representative, to Position Six of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE ZONE), for a term to expire December 31, 2024
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of TIKO REYNOLDS-HAUSMAN, Houston Independent School District representative, to Position Six of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Formerly the MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) for a term to expire December 31, 2024
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of MEHDI RAIS, Houston Independent School District representative, to Position Eight of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FOURTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (also known as the FOURTH WARD ZONE), for a term to expire June 8, 2024
5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of MEHDI RAIS, Houston Independent School District representative, to Position Eight of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOURTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for a term to expire June 8, 2024
6. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY:
Position One - DENNIS C. (CORKY) FOWLER, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Two - WELCOME W. WILSON, JR., for a term to expire 12/20/2024, and to serve as Chair for a term ending 12/20/2023
Position Three - KENNETH C. LI, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Four - STEPHEN T. LE, for a term to expire 12/20/2024
Position Five - SAUL VALENTIN, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Six - DALE ADA DAVIDSON, for a term to expire 12/20/2024
Position Seven - FEROZE (FRED) BHANDARA, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
7. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Position One - DENNIS C. (CORKY) FOWLER, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Two - WELCOME W. WILSON, JR., for a term to expire 12/20/2024, and to serve as Chair for a term ending 12/20/2023
Position Three - KENNETH C. LI, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Four - STEPHEN T. LE, for a term to expire 12/20/2024
Position Five - SAUL VALENTIN, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
Position Six - DALE ADA DAVIDSON, for a term to expire
Position Seven - FEROZE (FRED) BHANDARA, for a term to expire 12/20/2023
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the 1300 block of Rosalie and the 3200 block of Tampa - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2023 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the TRINITY RIVER CONVEYANCE PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 10
10. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $1,565,715.24 and acceptance of work on contract with JERDON ENTERPRISE, L.P. for Edgewood Park Playground - 5.44% over the original contract amount and under the 10% contingency amount - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
PROPERTY - NUMBER 11
11. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering to transfer funds in the amount of $2,005,958.00 from Dedicated Drainage and Street Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax to Houston Airport System Revenue Fund, as reimbursement for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of Parcels AY21-033, AY21-034, AY21-035, AY21-038 and TCY21-001, located along the north side of Greens Road, west of JFK Boulevard to east of Lee Road, from the Houston Airport System to Houston Public Works, Traffic and Drainage Operations for the GREENS ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to US 59 - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 12 through 14
12. NILFISK, INC for Purchase of Floor Scrubber Equipment through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (HGAC Buy) for the Houston Airport System - $371,258.00 - Enterprise Fund
13. CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for sole source Purchase 12-month renewal of Software License Maintenance and Support for Handheld Citation Devices for the Houston Police Department - $84,466.41 - General Fund
14. CIVIC INITIATIVES, LLC for approval of spending authority for Professional Consulting Services through the National Association of State Procurement Officials NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Agreement for a term of six-months for the Strategic Procurement Division of the Finance Department - $199,156.20 - General Fund
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 15 through 37
15. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON by adding a new Article XI, Conservation Districts; establishing criteria and providing for the creation of Conservation Districts in the Neighborhoods of Independence Heights, Freedmen’s Town, Acres Homes, Magnolia Park/Manchester, Pleasantville, and Piney Point; providing for other matters related to the subject; providing for a penalty; and establishing an effective date
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON SRO HOUSING CORPORATION to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds to finance the operation of a Multi-Unit Permanent Residential Facility with Supportive Services to a minimum of 33 very low-income households living with HIV/AIDS - 1 Year - $284,284.27 - Grant Fund
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON INC., to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for operation and maintenance of three permanent residential facilities with supportive services and provide short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance and tenant based rental assistance to low-income persons and families affected by or living with HIV/AIDS - 1 Year - $3,020,071.67 - Grant Fund
18. ORDINANCE adopting seventh amended and restated Guidelines for the City’s Homebuyer Assistance Program
19. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $1,500,000.00 in TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds, which were part of a previous TIRZ appropriation authorized pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-937 to provide funding for New Home Development Program Master Contractor Agreements and related documents; appropriating $1,500,000.00 in TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds to the Homebuyer Assistance Program to assist with the purchase of homes selected by income eligible first time homebuyers
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a full and final Settlement, Agreement and Release between City of Houston and STAPLES, LLC; providing a settlement amount - $60,449.99 - General Fund
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and PORTER HEDGES LLP to provide Legal Services related to complex construction contracts; establishing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 1 one-year option - $500,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Interlocal Agreement (previously approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0896) between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for Construction and Operation of the Joint Processing Center
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and MEMORIAL-HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for construction of improvements to Little Thicket Park; appropriating $550,000.00 out of Park and Recreation Dedication Fund -DISTRICT C - KAMIN
24. ORDINANCE establishing the 1900 block of Canterbury Street, south side, between Cambridge Street and Staffordshire Boulevard, 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 D - EVANS SHABAZZ
25. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 1000 block of Omar Street between Norhill Boulevard and Michaux Street, 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 H - CISNEROS
26. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 20.816 acres of land to NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 10, for inclusion in the District
27. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 42.09 acres of land to FALLBROOK UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its District 28. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 3.708 acres of land to DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT , for inclusion in the District 29. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 0.56 acres of land to RAYFORD ROAD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the District 30. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as Water Line Replacement Along Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to three parcels of land required for the project and situated in the William White Survey, Abstract Number 836, 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 three parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing 2023 Contract by and between SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY and City of Houston, Texas, relating to the ongoing operation of the Lake Conroe Dam and Reservoir
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of two applications for grant assistance to the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for Community Flood Mitigation Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such assistance; authorizing the Director 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
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $66,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION(TXDOT) for Flood Plain Permits in Various Areas; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; H – CISNEROS and K - CASTEX-TATUM
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KBH TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, LLC for Traffic Signal Design Project FY23 #1; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF
35. ORDINANCE appropriating of $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ALLY GENERAL SOLUTIONS, LLC for Intersection Safety Improvements FY23 #1; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,200,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC for FY23 Stormwater Action Team (S.W.A.T) Drainage Rehabilitation Projects Contract 2; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge
37. ORDINANCE No. 2023-200, passed first reading March 22, 2023 ORDINANCE adopting updates to the Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Amended Drainage Impact Fees in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code - SECOND AND FINAL READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 38
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $396,471.60 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for Design and Construction of Underground Utilities for the Rosewood Street Improvements Project, from Tierwester Street to Scott Street, pursuant to the Harris County Master Road Log Agreement - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER EVANS-SHABAZZ
This was Item 32 on Agenda of March 22, 2023
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Alcorn 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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