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City of Houston City Council met June 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA- CONSOLIDATED SESSION MEETING Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 9:00AM City Hall - In Person Meeting
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Carter
9:00AM - ROLL CALL
ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
9:30AM - PUBLIC SPEAKERS
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
HEARINGS - TUESDAY
1 9:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING to provide a Resolution of No Objection for the 4% tax credit application of THE TIDWELL - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
2 PUBLIC HEARING regarding just and reasonable Retail Electric Rates of CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC to be observed within the City of Houston, Texas
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 3 through 48
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 3
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $1,461,085.51, for DR15 SWAT 4A Northside / Northline Drainage and Paving Improvements, awarded to DL GLOVER, INC - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 4
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $7,362,648.73 and acceptance of work on contract with MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES LTD. for Neighborhood Street Reconstruction No. 468 - 4.58% over the revised contract amount - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM
PURCHASINGAND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 12
5. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $1,321,364.00 for Purchase and Installation for a new Metal Building through the Choice Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program for the General Services Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department, on award to BROWN & ROOT INDUSTRIAL SERVICES - Grant and Other Funds
6. MARK FOWLER SCUBA for Purchase of O2ptima CM Rebreathers and training for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $42,764.00 - Grant Fund
7. MIDWEST LIBRARY SERVICE for Purchase of Chinese and Spanish Language Books through the Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative for the Houston Public Library - $67,417.47 - General Fund
8. DATAMAX SOFTWARE GROUP, INC dba RFgen for Sole Source Purchase of Software Licenses for Houston Public Works - $68,324.88 - Enterprise Fund
9. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS, INC for Purchase of Chain of Flights Parts for Houston Public Works - $18,602.40 - Enterprise Fund
10. ADDENDUM to Purchase Order and full and final settlement, and confidentiality agreement and release with ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS, INC for a Sprocket Shear Pin for Houston Public Works - $9,176.94 - Enterprise Fund
11. DC EXPORT LLC for Purchase of Gate Valves for Houston Public Works - $19,675.00 - Enterprise Fund
12. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $51,518.75 for Professional Services for the Development Implementation of a Disaster Readiness Outreach Campaign for Houston Public Works, awarded to NEWMAN & NEWMAN, INC - Enterprise Fund
RESOLUTION - NUMBER 13
13. RESOLUTION authorizing the submission of Partnership Applications to the Harris County Precinct #4 Places 4 people: 2024 Call for Projects; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grants; authorizing the Director of Houston Public Works Department or designee to act as the City’s representative in the application process, with the authority 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 grants - DISTRICT A - PECK; C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN and J - POLLARD
O RDI NANCES - NUMBERI NG
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 14 through 48
ORDI NANCES
14. ORDINANCE authorizing and approving Settlement Agreement of $650,000,000.00 between City of Houston and HOUSTON PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION , LOCAL 341 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS’, to settle Cause No. 2017-42885, relating to compensation of classified fire fighters of the City of Houston from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2024; incorporating a Collective Bargaining Agreement relating to employment terms and conditions, compensation, and benefits of classified fire fighters of the City of Houston for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, pursuant to a final judgment entered by the 234th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas on May 16, 2024; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subjects; providing an effective date
15. ORDINANCE appropriating $23,000,000.00 out of Budget Stabilization Fund, transferring that sum to the Disaster Recovery Fund, and authorizing expenditures therefrom related to May 2024 storms and related expenditures and recovery for the City of Houston; declaring the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other eligible sources for such expenditures
16. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0053 to increase maximum contract amount for Professional Services Contract for Disaster Recovery and Consulting Services between City of Houston and WITT OBRIEN'S LLC; providing a maximum contract amount - $4,950,000.00 - Disaster Recovery Fund
This item should only be considered after passage of Item15 above
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Loan Agreement and other Loan Documents related to Loan Agreement between City of Houston and TEJANO CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CONCERNS, INC, approved pursuant to Ordinance No. 2022-989 for Acquisition and Development of OST Lofts, a multi-family affordable housing development, in the vicinity of 5520 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas 77023 - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
18. ORDINANCE accepting proposal from TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL; approving and authorizing purchase of Property, Radio Equipment and Tower Insurance; providing a maximum premium amount - 1 Year $512,211.00 - Property & Casualty Fund
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Air Service Incentive Program IX for Houston Airport System; providing a maximum program amount - $18,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - MARTINEZ
20. ORDINANCE appropriating $49,712,357.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund as additional appropriation to Parking Operations and Management Services Agreement between City of Houston and SP PLUS GLOBAL IMS - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - MARTINEZ
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Landlord, and PRIORITY TRUST CREDIT UNION, Tenant, for space located at 611 Walker, Houston, Harris County, Texas - Revenue - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing increase in Spending Authority for Purchase and Sale Agreement between FULLER CRAIGHEAD LLC, as Seller, and City of Houston, Texas, as Purchaser, for 1.194 acres of land and improvements located at 10706 Craighead, Houston, Harris County, Texas, approved by Ordinance No. 2023-187 - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Parking License Agreement between SP PLUS CORPORATION, as Licensor, and City of Houston, Texas, as Licensee, for spaces at 1600 Smith Street, Houston, Texas, for use by the Houston Police Department - $1,050,000.00 - General Fund - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment between City of Houston and GREATER HOUSTON HEALTHCONNECT, INC to extend contract term for services of Emergency Telehealth and Navigation Program for the Houston Fire Department; providing maximum contract amount - $20,791.00 - ARPA Recovery Fund
25. ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 2021-0219 to increase the maximum contract amount for a Contract between the City of Houston and BAKER & TAYLOR, LLC, for library books and audiovisual materials for the Houston Public Library - $615,827.40 - Grant Fund
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing two Subaward Agreements between City of Houston and 1) BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, and 2) THE MEADOWS MENTAL HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE for City’s Next Day Program for the Mayor’s Office of Education; providing a maximum contract amount - $3,606,255.92 - Grant Fund
27. ORDINANCE establishing the east and west sides of the 2000 Block of Des Jardines Street, between Sanders Street and Gulf Freeway, 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 I - MARTINEZ
28. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 900 Block of Merrill Street, between Michaux Street and 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 - CASTILLO
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,000,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and $2,000,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund-Drainage Charge for Developer Participation Contracts for Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Drainage (Approved by Ordinance No. 2008-0307, as amended)
30. ORDINANCE appropriating $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and CONSOR ENGINEERS, LLC for Sidewalk Design Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF
31. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,605,631.00 out of Water & Sewer Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; 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 relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
32. ORDINANCE appropriating $10,979,808.80 out of the Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF; awarding a contract to TIKON GROUP, INC. for FY2023 Asphalt Overlay Rehab Package #2; 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 testing services and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,044,525.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA, L LC for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection in Support of Rehabilitation; 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 and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,802,883.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to VORTEX SERVICES, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; 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 relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, and testing services
35. ORDINANCE appropriating $9,348,300.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to SERVOX, LLC for New/Replacement of Water Well– Sharpstown-2 Well 5; 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 relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water and Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, testing services, design services during construction and construction management - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
36. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-404, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to EQUIX INTEGRITY SOUTHEAST, INC., a Foreign For-Profit Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
37. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-405, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to PEEK-A-POO RENTALS LLC, a Texas limited liability company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
38. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-406, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to DUMPSTER GUYS, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinance, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
39. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-407, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to LEEDS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
40. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-408, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to HOUSTON HARRIS COUNTY SEPTIC TANK SERVICE LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
41. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-409, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to SORTO’S TRUCKING, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
42. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-410, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
43. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-411, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to UNITED SITE SERVICES OF TEXAS, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
44. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-412, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to ARCANN COMPANIES LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
45. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-413, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to WASTEWATER TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
46. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-414, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to SPECIALIZED WASTE SYSTEMS, INC, a Foreign For-Profit Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms andconditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
47. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-415, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to SAN MARCOS GREASE SERVICE LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
48. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-416, passed second reading on June 12, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to SOUTHWASTE DISPOSAL, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 49 through 51
49. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston and PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT, LLP AND GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, functioning as a Joint Venture for collection of Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
TAGGED BYCOUNCIL MEMBER ALCORN
This was Item 33 on Agenda of June 12, 2024
50. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston and LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP for collection of Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
TAGGED BYCOUNCIL MEMBERS THOMAS and ALCORN
This was Item 34 on Agenda of June 12, 2024
51. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance to increase maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and BREAD OF LIFE, INC for Dinner to Home Program for the Housing and Community Development Department - $42,073.35 - ARPA Recovery Fund - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
TAGGED BYCOUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
This was Item 38 on Agenda of June 12, 2024
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BYCOUNCIL - Council Member Pollard first
ALL ORDINANCES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ON AN EMERGENCYBASIS AND TO BE PASSED ON ONE READING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED,ARTICLE VII, SECTION 7, CITYCHARTER
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