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City of Houston City Council met Sept. 19 & 20.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 19, 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 Kubosh
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 SP09-19-2023
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - September 20, 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 32
PROPERTY - NUMBERS 1 and 2
1. RECOMMENDATION from the City Attorney to deposit the amount of the Award of the Special Commissioners of $61,315.00 into the Registry of the Court and pay all costs, in connection with eminent domain proceedings styled City of Houston v. Stephen Truong’s Enterprises, Inc; et al.; Cause No. 22-CCV-072435, for the acquisition of Parcel QY22-006 for the LIFT STATION RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT - NORTH MACGREGOR WAY #3, WHEELER, GILPIN, WEST OREM, QUAIL VIEW, and HILLCROFT LIFT STATIONS PROJECT - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
2. RECOMMENDATION from the City Attorney to deposit the amount of the Award of the Special Commissioners of $133,847.00 into the Registry of the Court and pay all costs, in connection with eminent domain proceedingsstyled City of Houston v. University Northwest, LC, et al.; Cause No. 1199257, for the acquisition of Parcels AY21-160 and AY21-162 for the UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD PAVING & DRAINAGE PROJECT - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 3 through 6
3. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for Emergency Purchase Orders for Services and Repairs for Fleet Management Department, awarded to HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER, INC - Fleet Management Fund
4. BARBIZON LIGHTS OF THE ROCKIES, INC for approval of purchase of Studio Lights and Lighting Equipment through the Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative for Houston Television of the Mayor’s Office - $177,891.00 – State Cable TV Fund
5. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $310,933.20 for the lease of two (2) Postage Meter Machines with two (2) Software Packages through the interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Houston Police Department, awarded to PITNEY BOWES - 5 Years - General and Other Funds
6. AMEND MOTION #2020-0109, 3/4/2020, TO INCREASE the spending authority for the purchase of a Mobile Radiation Detector System for the Public Safety and Homeland Security, awarded to BUBBLE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES, INC - $997,500.00 - Grant Fund
RESOLUTION - NUMBERS 7 through 8
7. RESOLUTION expressing No Objection to application for Non-Competitive 4% Federal Tax Credits for the rehabilitation of Brookside Gardens Apartments, an affordable housing community located at 3525 South Sam Houston Parkway East in the City of Houston, Texas
8. RESOLUTION supporting the nomination of COUNCIL MEMBER ABBIE KAMIN as Vice Chair of the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee and Vice Chair of the Large Cities Council of the National League of Cities
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 9 through 32
9. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, by amending several sections of CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, and adding several new sections, all amendments relating to Multi-Unit Residential Performance Standards, Courtyard Style Development Performance Standards, and Entry Feature Performance Standards; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty therefor; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date
10. ORDINANCE amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Houston, Texas, by amending several sections of Chapter 26, Parking; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty therefor; providing for severability
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
11. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33, ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Design Guidelines for Designated Historic Buildings; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and ALLIES IN HOPE to extend the term of the agreement and provide Home Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan Funds to provide housing and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness - $1,070,514.00 - Grant Fund
13. ORDINANCE accepting the proposal from EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY (MARKEL) and approving and authorizing purchase of Medical Professional Liability Insurance - 1 Year - $81,359.95 - Property and Casualty Fund
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Application to and accepting award from the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION f o r Pregnant People-Infant Linked Longitudinal Surveillance – Congenital Cytomegalovirus (the “Grant”) by the City of 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
15. ORDINANCE creating the Fifth Ward Voluntary Relocation Fund; establishing the sources and uses of the funds therein for the voluntary relocation of certain Fifth Ward/Kashmere Gardens Residents; appropriating $5,000,000.00 out of the General Fund fund balance and authorizing the transfer of those sums to the Fund for purposes associated with the voluntary relocations; authorizing the appropriation of any and all funds received into the fund and approving the expenditures therefrom for the purposes set out herein
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Houston and the TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION for Transportation Security Equipment and Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
17. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,832,800.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund to replace Bunker Gear and Emergency Life Safety Equipment for the Houston Fire Department
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of a Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnification Agreement between GWENDOLYN SMITHHEART and the City of Houston to settle a Lawsuit - $229,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund
19. ORDINANCE appropriating $250,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the planned Data Center Refresh for the Houston Information Technology Services and Various Departments
20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0348 (Passed on April 25, 2018); and Ordinance No. 2022-0866 (Passed on November 2, 2022) to increase the maximum contract between City of Houston and CYRACOM INTERNATIONAL, INC for Language Interpretation Services for the Houston Emergency Center - $140,000.00 - Houston Emergency Center Fund
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement with HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION to partially fund the Repair/Replacement of Decorative Lights on Southwest Freeway Bridges in the Downtown Corridor - $2,660,000.00 - General Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
22. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SIX, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, EASTSIDE ZONE; approving Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS E - MARTIN and I - GALLEGOS
23. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of SOUTH POST OAK REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS; approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2024- 2028 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
24. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of EAST DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIFTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (EAST DOWNTOWN ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
25. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of SUNNYSIDE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-SIX, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SUNNYSIDE ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
26. 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
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0725)
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Second Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0724)
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment to agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as approved by Ordinance No. 2016- 0735 & 2021-0664, as amended)
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between CITY OF HILSHIRE and City of Houston for the Wirt Road Safety Project, from IH-10 Westbound Feeder Road to Westview Drive - DISTRICT A - PECK
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Disaster Debris Removal Agreement between City of Houston and DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES, LLC for West Fork San Jacinto River and Lake Houston Debris Removal Project; providing a maximum contract amount - $34,049,368.00 - Grant and Other Funds - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
32. ORDINANCE appropriating $22,840,400.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES LTD for Force Main Flow Diversion from Sagemont Lift Station to Southeast WWTP; setting a deadline for the bidder's execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery, contingency, construction management, and testing services relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 33 through36
33. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Robinson to adopt recommendation from the Chief Procurement Officer to award to GENERAL MOTORS LLC, CUSTOMER CARE & AFTERSALES DIVISION for Purchase of OEM Automotive Parts and Supplies through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department – Through December 14, 2024 with 1 one-year option - $4,147,898.50 - Fleet Management Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PLUMMER
This was Item 6 on Agenda of September 13, 2023
34. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Robinson to adopt recommendation from the Chief Procurement Officer to approve spending authority to Purchase Global R4 Air Sweepers Replacement Parts and Repair Services through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Texas Local Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Fleet Management Department, from the Buyboard vendor ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - 5 Months with 2 one-year options - $1,704,951.00 - Fleet Management Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PLUMMER
This was Item 8 on Agenda of September 13, 2023
35. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of a Substantial Amendment to 2023 Annual Action Plan to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, changing the Target Area for CDBG Funded Code Enforcement Activities
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GALLEGOS
This was Item 15 on Agenda of September 13, 2023
36. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a 10-foot-wide prescriptive sanitary sewer easement; abandoning the easement to RALLIS, LLC, the underlying fee owner, in exchange for a cash payment of $2,300.00 and conveyance to the City of a 10-foot-wide sanitary sewer easement, both easements out of and a part of Lot 6 Block 47 of Meineke Addition, located in the Obedience Smith Survey, Abstract No. 696, Harris County, Texas, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN
This was Item 23 on Agenda of September 13, 2023
37. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a 3-foot-wide utility easement, out of Lot 1, Block 3 Avon Place, situated in the Obedience Smith Survey, Abstract Number 696, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said utility easement to Iain Kennedy and Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy, the abutting property owners, in consideration of their cash payment to the City in the amount of $6,888.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN
This was Item 24 on Agenda of September 13, 2023
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Huffman 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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