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City of Houston City Council met March 26 & 27.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 1:30 PM City Hall, 2nd Floor
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Flickinger
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 SP03-26-2024
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 27, 2024 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
HEARINGS
1. 9:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING regarding just and reasonable Retail Gas Rates of CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON RESOURCES CORP. d/b/a CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX and CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS to be observed within the City of Houston, Texas
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 32
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 2 and 3
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of LENORA SOROLA-POHLMAN, HISD (Houston Independent School District) Representative, to Position Six of the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWELVE (CITY PARK ZONE) BOARD OF DIRECTORS, and to serve as Chair, for a term to expire December 7, 2025
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of LENORA SOROLA-POHLMAN, HISD (Houston Independent School District) Representative, to Position Six of the CITY PARK REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, and to serve as Chair, for a term to expire December 7, 2025
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 4 through 6
4. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $63,820.50 for Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment through the Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department, awarded to CON10GENCY CONSULTING, LLC. - Grant Fund
5. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $5,142,404.00 for Purchase of Level III Bullet Proof Vest Plates and Equipment through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Houston Police Department, awarded to GALLS, LLC - Grant Fund
6. PATTERSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC for Purchase of Cameras through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for Houston Public Works - $140,413.98 - Enterprise Fund
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 7
7. RESOLUTION confirming No Objection to proposed development of certain properties as Affordable Rental Housing, each located in the City of Houston, Texas, and the submittal of applications for Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits for such developments - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 8 through 32
8. ORDINANCE supplementing City of Houston, Texas Combined Utility System Master Ordinance No. 2004-299 relating to the issuance of Combined Utility System First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds in one or more Series; authorizing Mayor and City Controller to approve Amounts, Interest Rates, Prices, and Terms thereof and certain other matters relating thereto; making other provisions regarding such Bonds including use of one or more Preliminary Official Statements and authorizing preparation and distribution of one or more Official Statements and matters incident thereto; awarding sale of the Bonds; authorizing the Defeasance, Final Payment, Discharge and/or Tender of certain outstanding Combined Utility System Obligations and other related procedures, provisions and agreements pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution and delivery of one or more Bond Purchase Agreements, paying Agent/Registrar Agreements, Dealer Management Agreements and such other agreements relating to the Bonds or the security therefor; and declaring an emergency
9. ORDINANCE relating to issuance of one or more Series of Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds; declaring intent to reimburse certain Project Costs from Bond proceeds thereof; authorizing matters relating thereto and making certain findings necessary and incidental to the Project; and declaring an emergency
10. ORDINANCE relating to Retail Electric Rates of CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC within City of Houston, Texas; suspending for ninety days the effective date of new rates; maintaining current rates in effect; providing for severability
11. ORDINANCE suspending for forty-five days implementation of Interim Rate Adjustment Filing pertaining to Retail Gas Utility Rates by UNIVERSAL NATURAL GAS, LLC, d/b/a UNIVERSAL NATURAL GAS, INC, and otherwise maintaining current rates in effect until changed - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
12. ORDINANCE appropriating $11,868,121.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund and approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and DAIFUKU AIRPORT AMERICA CORPORATION for IAH Terminal D International Central Processor Checkpoint Equipment Services for the Houston Airport System, providing a maximum contract amount - $4,932,810.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
13. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,212,010.12 out of the Airports Improvement Fund and approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC, for IAH Terminal D International Central Processor Checkpoint Equipment Services for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - $522,326.88 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Electronic Grant Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES for the Innovative Cardiovascular Health Program; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept and expend the Grant Funds as awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Grant Contract under the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program between City and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative with the authority to apply for, accept and expend the Grant Funds if and as awarded, and to accept and expend all subsequent supplemental awards, if any, and to extend the term and/or budget and project period; providing maximum contract amount
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing four agreements with (1) INNOVATION PAINTING & RESTORATION, LLC, (2) LIVEWELL SOLUTIONS, LLC, (3) NEW LIFE CONCIERGE, LLC, and (4) BROWN STERLING BUILDERS, INC., for Residential Repair and Chore Maintenance Program for Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,123,616.34 - Grant Fund
17. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and EASTER SEALS OF GREATER HOUSTON, INC for Financial Management (Income Support) Services for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 4 one-year options - $1,000,000.00 - Grant Fund
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing 7 Agreements between City of Houston and (1) BRUCE A. MATSON, D.D.S. P.A., (2) CONNECT DENTAL SPECIALISTS, PLLC, (3) HOUSTON PRECISE DENTAL CARE III PLLC, (4) IBN SINA FOUNDATION, INC, (5) HOUSTON AMAZING PLACE, INC, (6) AMERICAN RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC, and (7) PSYCH MATTERS, LLC for Aging and Caregiver Supportive Services for senior adults through HARRIS COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 4 one-year options - $6,342,500.00 - Grant Fund
19. ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 2020-0365, authorizing an increase of the maximum contract amount for the Cyber Security Monitoring Services for Houston Information Technology Services - $514,080.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund
20. ORDINANCE approving issuance of Bonds by HARRIS COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - DISTRICTS D - EVANS SHABAZZ; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM
21. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east and west sides of the 100 - 400 Blocks of Northwood Street, between North Main Street and Pecore Avenue within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Requirement Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
22. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 1928.765 acres of land to RICHFIELD RANCH WATER CONTROL and IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) for Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Off the State System for Benning Drive at Chimney Rock Ditch - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) for Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Off the State System for Van Fleet Street at Harris County Flood Control District Ditch - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) for Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Off the State System for Creek Drive at Buttermilk Creek - DISTRICT A - PECK
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $397,485.62 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing AdvancedFunding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) for relocation and adjustment of existing Sanitary Sewer Line along SH-35, from Griggs Road to IH 45/SPUR 5; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of two applications for Grant Assistance to the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for Community Flood Mitigation Assistance through the FY23 Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such assistance; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston’s Department Houston Public Works (“Director”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of two applications for Grant Assistance to the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for Community Flood Mitigation Assistance through the FY23 Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such assistance; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston’s Department Houston Public Works (“Director”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and E - FLICKINGER
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,525,092.37 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for Lake Livingston Spillway Gate Repair and Coating Project operated by TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, for maintenance of Campbell Triangle Esplanade - DISTRICT A - PECK
31. ORDINANCE appropriating $26,250.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge and $26,250.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and OTHON, INC for Paving and Drainage Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge and the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and CIVITAS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC for Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution Technical Optimization and Sustainability Support; providing a maximum contract amount - $1,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 33
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
33. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the Valley View and Pipestone CenterPoint Energy Resources Gas Main Relocation in support of the Hike and Bike Trail at Parcels SY24-055 and SY24-057 in Braeburn Glen Section One Subdivision - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - APRIL 24, 2024
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 34 through 36
34. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Thomas to adopt recommendation on award to CHASTANG ENTERPRISES-HOUSTON LLC/dba CHASTANG FORD for Purchase of Ford Explorer Police Pursuit Vehicles through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $3,505,670.00 - General and Other Funds TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN
This was Item 5 on Agenda of March 20, 2024
35. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and THE NHP FOUNDATION for purchase of approximately 62,500 square feet of land and improvements, located at 2209 Emancipation Avenue, formerly known as Wesley AME Church, and a Forgivable Loan Agreement for City to finance the Developer’s purchase of the property - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAMIREZ
This was Item 9 on Agenda of March 20, 2024
36. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston a n d HARRIS COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds and Emergency Solutions Grant Funds for purpose of providing Administrative Services to Nonprofit Domestic Violence Providers that will serve a minimum of 250 households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and may be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking - 1 Year
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAMIREZ
This was Item 10 on Agenda of March 20, 2024
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Evans Shabazz first
ALL ORDINANCES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ON AN EMERGENCYBASIS AND TO BE PASSED ON ONE READING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 7, CITY CHARTER
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