City of Houston City Council met May 9 & 10

City of Houston City Council met May 9 & 10.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 9, 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 Robinson 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.

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WEDNESDAY - May 10, 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 42

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 5

1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of DONNA MCINTOSH to Position Five of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE MUMBER FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL-HEIGHTS ZONE), for a term to expire December 31, 2024

2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of DONNA MCINTOSH to Position Five of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MEMORIAL-HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for a term to expire December 31, 2024

3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the JEFFREY NIELSEN to Position Two of the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (LAKE HOUSTONZONE) BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire December 31, 2024, and as Chair for a term ending December 31, 2023

4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the JEFFREY NIELSEN to Position Two of the LAKE HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire December 31, 2024, and as Chair for a term ending December 31, 2023

5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FOUR (GREATER HOUSTON ZONE):

Position Seven - YARMON KENNEDY, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Eight - SHERIFAT LAWAL PRICE, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Nine - HARRIET RAMONA CRAYTON, for a term to expire 12/31/2024

Position Ten - OLGA LLAMAS RODRIGUEZ, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Eleven - CHRISTINE S. WILLIE, for a term to expire 12/31/2024

ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 6 through 9

6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $17,680,312.12 and acceptance of work on contract with BOYER, INC for Chelford City Diversion Package No. 1 - 7.04% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT F - THOMAS

7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,404,991.35 and acceptance of work on contract with ALSAY, INCORPORATED for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation at Various Sites - 0.95% over the revised contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX TATUM

8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $6,888,483.88 and acceptance of work on contract with ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, INC for FY2019 Roadway Rehabilitation Overlay Package #1 - 1.59% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CISNEROS and K - CASTEX-TATUM

9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,687,256.33 and acceptance of work on contract with PORTLAND UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 2.68% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; I - GALLEGOS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM

PROPERTY - NUMBER 10

10. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney, to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court to pay all Costs of Court in connection with eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. TEXAS PETROLEUM GROUP LLC, et al Cause No. 1191626 for Greens Road Paving & Drainage Improvements Project, Parcel AY21- 031 - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

PURCHASING & TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 11 through 19

11. ADVANCED RESCUE SYSTEMS for sole source purchase of Fire and Rescue Equipment for the Houston Fire Department - $309,980.00 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund

12. WESTSIDE CHEVROLET, INC - $2,488,739.10; CLASSIC CHEVROLET CENTRAL - $2,488,739.10; JSUPER INVESTMENTS LLC dba MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER - $829,579.70 for GM Car and Truck OEM Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - Fleet Management Fund

13. HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER, INC dba HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER & WESTERN STAR for Freightliner Cab and Chassis Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department – 3 Years with 2 one year options - $4,830,679.41 - Fleet Management Fund

14. FERGUSON WATERWORKS - $2,906,503.55 and COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, IN - $2,601,041.50 for Plastic Meter Boxes and Covers for Houston Public Work - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - Enterprise Fund

15. H.M.T. SERVICES CORPORATION for Purchase of an Air Compressor Pump for Houston Public Works - $6,590.00 - Enterprise Fund 16. ABACUS QUALITY SYSTEM SERVICES, INC for Purchase of Flanged Fittings for Houston Public Works - $14,610.00 - Enterprise Fund 17. CONSOLIDATED TRAFFIC CONTROLS, INC for Purchase of Traffic Control Equipment through the Interlocal Agreement with the Houston Galveston Area Council for Houston Public Works - $9,600.00 - Special Revenue Fund

18. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY AND SERVICE for Purchase of Asphalt Cleaner for Houston Public Works - $22,961.44 - Special Revenue Fund 19. REACH GRAB & GO DEBRIS REMOVAL CO. for Emergency Illegal Dumping Services for the Solid Waste Management Department - $845,598.00 - General Fund

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 20 through 42

20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing amendment to Loan Agreement between City of Houston and TXZNH, LLC that provides Hurricane Harvey Community Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds to amend Scope of Work of the Loan Agreement and certain related documents - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment to contract between City of Houston and SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES to extend term of contract for Homeless Services Program that will include Mobile Outreach/Welcome Center and Housing Case Management Services, to be funded with Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds, Community Development Block Grant Funds and previously appropriated Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Funds - $1,020,000.00 - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON, to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds to provide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance, Permanent Housing Placement Services, and Supportive Services to low-income households living with HIV/AIDS - $1,843,657.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and A CARING SAFE PLACE, INC, to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for administration and operation of a permanent Supportive Housing Community Residence and a Transitional Housing Community Residence along with Supportive Services - $1,049,048.20 – Grant Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to agreement between City of Houston and CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERTS, INC dba CXE, INC for Mystery Shopping Services for the Airport System (Approved by Ordinance No. 2018-0405) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - GALLEGOS

25. ORDINANCE authorizing the creation and execution of Form International Facilities Agreements by and between City of Houston and Various Terminal D Airlines at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston - Revenue - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

26. **PULLED – This item will not be considered on May 10, 2023 ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-750, Passed on September 28, 2022, to increase the maximum contract amount for Professional Services Agreement between AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP and City of Houston to provide Legal Services related to United States Department of Justice Investigation - $400,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund

27. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0304 (Passed on April 20, 2022) to increase the maximum contract amount for Professional Services Contract between City of Houston and OLSON & OLSON LLP - $395,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund

28. ORDINANCE appropriating $212,000.00 out of Public LibraryConsolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between RAUL RIVERA and ANGELA RIVERA, Sellers, and City of Houston, Texas, Purchaser, for acquisition of approximately 8,250 square feet of land, being Lots 3-5 of Block 35, 8,625 square feet of land, being Lots 3-5 of Block 33, 20,125 square feet of land, being Lots 8-14 of Block 33, and 23,000 square feet of land, being Lots 17-24 of Block 33, out of Washington Heights Subdivision, located in City of Houston, Harris County, Texas 77088, for use by the Houston Public Library - DISTRICT A - PECK

29. ORDINANCE appropriating $106,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between MARIA G. DELEON, Seller, and the City of Houston, Texas, Purchaser, for acquisition of approximately 22,000 square feet of land, being Lots 5-12 of Block 34 and 8,250 square feet of land, being Lots 1-3 of Block 34, out of Washington Heights Subdivision, located in City of Houston, Harris County, Texas 77088, for use by the Houston Public Library - DISTRICT A - PECK

30. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,206,663.20 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund to rent a temporary chiller and to replace the existing chillers at Westside Command Station - DISTRICT F - THOMAS

31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES, LLC to provide Dredging of Sand/Sediment Services for the Mayor’s Office of Disaster Recovery – 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $29,000,000.00 - Grant Fund

32. ORDINANCE approving and awarding Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and the MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE to receive and distribute Arts and Cultural Stabilization Grant Funds to Houston Arts and Cultural Organizations for the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, providing a maximum contract amount - Through December 31, 2024 with 4 one-year options - $5,000,000.00 - ARPA Recovery Fund

33. ORDINANCE establishing the 800 block of Ridge Street, north and south sides, 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

34. ORDINANCE establishing the west side of the 2700 block of Julian 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

35. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Number 2019-0734 to include the acquisition of twenty-six parcels for the 54-Inch Water Line Along Galveston Road Project (from HCFCD Channel No. B-104-05-00 to CLCWA Pump Station No. 3) and further finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of such parcels by gift, dedication, purchase and if necessary, the use of eminent domain - DISTRICT E - MARTIN

36. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Number 2022-0861 to include the acquisition of nine additional parcels for the North Corridor Consolidation Package 3 — Flow Diversion (36-inch) (from Imperial Valley WWTP to Northgate Regional Lift Station) Project and further finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of such parcels by gift, dedication, purchase and if necessary, the use of eminent domain - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

37. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-0946 to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS for the High-Resolution Street-Level Imagery Services with Light Detection and Ranging and Data Extraction Services (Approved by Ordinance 2020-0946) - $775,000.00 - Enterprise Fund

38. ORDINANCE appropriating $78,750.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge as an additional appropriation to Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and AVILES ENGINEERING CORPORATION for DR15 SWAT 4A Northside/Northline Drainage and Paving Improvements (as approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0127); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

39. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,066,044.20 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC for Miscellaneous Large Diameter Water Line Improvements Package 3; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN; G - HUFFMAN; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS and K - CASTEX-TATUM

40. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,779,754.25 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ARCADIS U.S., INC for Lift Station Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Design Consent Decree Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) – Emnora #2, Bretshire #1, Red Gully, Cherry Oak, Annunciation & Shadow Lakes Lift Stations; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON and F - THOMAS

41. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,198,292.55 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and PARSONS WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC for Force Main Rehabilitation and Reconstruction for Old Katy and Cook Road Lift Stations; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS and G - HUFFMAN

42. ORDINANCE $9,838,670.89 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing a new Advance Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the relocation of Sanitary Sewer Facilities and Lift Stations along BU 90U; repealing Ordinance No. 2023-0296 (Passed Council on April 26, 2023) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - GALLEGOSEND OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 43 through 51

43. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Robinson to adopt recommendation from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,034,897.28 and acceptance of work on contract with SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC for Sewer Stoppage Cleaning and Television Inspection IV (WW5100-04) - 1.43% under the original contract amount

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS POLLARD AND KUBOSH This was item 9 on Agenda of May 3, 2023

44. AMEND COUNCIL MOTION NO. 2018-0616, passed 11/28/2018, to increase the spending authority to SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. for water meters and water meter replacement parts for Houston Public Works - $575,135.75 - Enterprise Fund