City of Houston City Council met July 18 & 19

City of Houston City Council met July 18 & 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, July 18, 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 Evans Shabazz

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 translator is required, please advise when reserving time to speak Speakers List

RECESS

RECONVENE

WEDNESDAY - July 19, 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 33

ACCEPT OF WORK - NUMBERS 1 through 4

1. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $18,215,372.94 and acceptance of work on contract with PEPPER LAWSON WATERWORKS, LLC for the design and construction of the Program Management Office (PMO) Building at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (Project No. 821) - 1.33% over the original contract amount and under the 10% contingency amount - DISTRICT B – JACKSON

2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,463,976.54 and acceptance of work on contract with REPIPE CONSTRUCTION, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 2.55% under the original contract amount (4235-88)

3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $5,010,945.25 and acceptance of work on contract with PORTLAND UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 4.90% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN and H - CISNEROS

4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,604,895.60 and acceptance of work on contract wi t h PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Method (LDS) - 1.02% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; E - MARTIN and K - CASTEX-TATUM

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 7

5. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for Emergency Purchase of Chlorine for the Greater Northeast Houston Service Area for Houston Public Works, awarded to DXI INDUSTRIES, INC - Enterprise Fund

6. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 for Emergency Purchase of Liquid Ammonium Sulfate from CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US for Houston Public Works - Enterprise Fund

7. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $5,391,015.80 for Traffic Control Networking Hardware, Software and Professional Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative Contract for Houston Public Works, awarded to NETSYNC NETWORK SOLUTIONS - Special Revenue Fund

RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 8

8. RESOLUTION supporting the request of Waiver of the Local Match requirements in the Federal Off-System Bridge Program administered by the Texas Department of Transportation - DISTRICTS A - PECK; D - EVANS SHABAZZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 9 through 33

9. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and THE WATER INSTITUTE OF THE GULF to develop and pilot a Pocket Prairie and Green Stormwater Infrastructure Program for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $200,000.00 - Grant Fund

10. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of an application for Grant Assistance to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION (“USDOT”) for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (“CFI”) Community Grant Program for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department – Mayor’s Office Of Resilience and Sustainability; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for and accept the Grant and Funds, and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant

11. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INSPIRING COMMUNITIES, INC dba, The H.E.A.R.T. Program, to provide in Community Development Block Grant Funds towards the rehabilitation of the Workforce Training Center located at 707 Lehman Street, Houston, TX 77018 - $790,416.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

12. ORDINANCE re-adopting, re-approving and ratifying Ordinance No. 2023- 535, approving and authorizing second amendment to Construction Contribution Agreement between City of Houston and COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to increase project funding due to unforeseen construction repairs at the facility

13. ORDINANCE appropriating $13,503,565.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Purchase of Vehicles for the City of Houston Fire Department and Solid Waste Management Department

14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and BRACEWELL LLP for Bond Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to issue bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law, in accordance with federal securities law, and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance various public projects. The proposed bond counsel, Bracewell LLP (“Bracewell”), is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. Bracewell has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations for several years. The engagement of Bracewell is in the best interest of the residents of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes.

15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP for Special Disclosure Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to issue bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law, in accordance with federal securities law, and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance various public projects. The proposed disclosure counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (“Norton Rose Fulbright”), is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as disclosure counsel for the City. Norton Rose Fulbright has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations for several years. The engagement of Norton Rose Fulbright is in the best interest of the residents of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes.

16. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 2022-0204, to increase the maximum contract amount for a Derivative Contract between City of Houston and ACCENTURE, LLP. for Technology Professional Services for Houston Information Technology Services (“HITS”) on behalf of the Houston Health Department (“HHD”) and approving and authorizing first amendment to extend the contract term; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year

17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to agreement between City and DEAN G. PAPPAS LAW FIRM PLLC for Legal Services relating to the City’s Workers’ Compensation Benefits Program to extend the agreement’s term - 9 Months

18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third agreement between City of Houston and PRAETORIAN GROUP, INC dba LEXIPOL; to extend the term of the agreement for Software Licensing, Hosting, Maintenance, Support, and Professional Services for an Emergency Medical Tracking System for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - 1 Year - $32,500.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund

19. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-034, as amended by Ordinance No. 2022-0580, to increase the maximum contract amount for agreement between City of Houston and VIRTUO GROUP CORPORATION, for Professional Information Technology Cyber Security Consulting Services for Various Departments and approving and authorizing fourth amendment to extend the term of the aforementioned agreement - 1 Year - $517,348.82 - Central Service Revolving Fund

20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (IMD) for the IMD Bikeways Project between S. Dairy Ashford Road and Art Storey Park along Harris County Flood Control District’s D122 Drainage Channel connecting Hackberry Park and Boone Road Park - DISTRICT F - THOMAS

21. ORDINANCE appropriating $50,024.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund as an appropriation to Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and the STATE OF TEXAS, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for International Management District Bikeways Project - DISTRICT F - THOMAS

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and the STATE OF TEXAS, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the International Management District Bikeways Project; approving and authorizing the acceptance of funds through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Grant Funds; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the City of Houston Director of Parks and Recreation Department (“Director”) to act as the City’s representative; authorizing the Director to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant - DISTRICT F - THOMAS

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an Electronic Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY2023 Byrne Discretionary Community Projects Mobile Storefront Funding Grant (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an Electronic Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the FY24 Body Worn Camera Enhancement Program Grant (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative to accept the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program and to extend the budget period

25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an Electronic Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ), for Emerging and Disruptive Technology to Combat Child Exploitation Grant (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period

26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION (CJD) for the FY2024 Westside Violent Crime / Gang Crime Initiative Grant (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period

27. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east side of the 500 block of Granberry Street, between White Oak Drive and Reserve Street, and the west side, between White Oak Drive and East 5th ½ Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Building Line Requirement Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

28. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east and west sides of the 500 block of Harvard Street, between White Oak Drive and East 5th Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Building Line Requirement Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

29. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 6.9676 acres of land to DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT , for inclusion in the district 30. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 114.2 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 160, for inclusion in its district

31. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 89.6981 acres of land to NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5, for inclusion in the district

32. ORDINANCE appropriating $157,500.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax as an appropriation to the Advance Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) for the Gessner Road from north of Briar Forest to Richmond Avenue Project; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS and G - HUFFMAN

33. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) for the Reconstruction and Widening of Gessner Road north of Briar Forest to Richmond Avenue - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS and G - HUFFMAN

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 32 above END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 34

34. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs to create an Alcohol-Free-Zone for Heights Preschool & Early Learning Center LLC at 2064 Oxford Street, Houston, Texas 77008 - DISTRICT C – KAMIN

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBINSON

This was Item 4 on Agenda of July 12, 2023

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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