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City of Houston City Council will meet July 23 & 24.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act the agenda is posted for public information, at all times, for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting on the bulletin board located on the exterior wall of the City Hall building at 901 Bagby.
The agenda may be accessed via the Internet at http://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/. Copies of the agenda are available in the Office of the City Secretary in the City Hall Annex, Public Level at no charge. To receive the agenda by mail, send check or money order for $52.00 for a one year subscription, made payable to the City of Houston to the attention of the City Secretary, P.O. Box 1562, Houston, Texas 77251.
To reserve time to appear before Council call 832-393-1100, or email us at speakers@houstontx.gov or weather permitting you may come to the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall Annex, Public Level by 3:00 pm the Monday before Public Session.
NOTE: If a translator is required, please advise when reserving time to speak
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 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 Kamin 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 24th, 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 for the Fifth Amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, City of Houston, Texas (Fourth Ward Zone) - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 29
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 2
2. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works to approve the 2024 City of Houston Watershed Master Plan
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 3 and 4
3. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $29,886,479.01 and acceptance of work on contract with HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for 108-Inch Water Line Along City Easements from Aldine Westfield Road to Willis Street - 3.65% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
4. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $5,624,835.29 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 4.93% over the original contract amount (4235-110) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; G - HUFFMAN and I - MARTINEZ
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 13
5. ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC for Gradall, LeeBoy, and Case Loader Road Machinery Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,716,210.00 - Fleet Management Fund
6. ROBSTOWN HARDWARE COMPANY dba KING RANCH AG & TURF for John Deere Agricultural Mowers and Agricultural Equipment, OEM Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,966,837.18 - Fleet Management Fund
7. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $191,600.00 for Emergency Purchase of E-Plex 6-Bay Tower Kits, Maintenance, Repair, Equipment, and other related services from ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS for the Houston Health Department - Grant Fund
8. APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $65,952.19 for final payment for Emergency Catering Services for the Houston Emergency Operations Center for Office of Emergency Management, awarded to THE FRENCH CORNER HADDAD INTEREST, INC - Houston Emergency Center Fund
9. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES - HOUSTON, LLC dba CHASTANG FORD for Purchase of a Closed-Circuit Television Van through Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $337,747.00 - Enterprise Fund
10. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for Legal Notice Publications for Houston Public Works, for the HOUSTON CHRONICLE - 5 Years - Enterprise Fund
11. WALCO, INC to furnish and install one Walco Industrial Laminator for Houston Public Works - $79,362.00 – Special Revenue Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
12. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for Emergency Repair of Groundwater Well Motors to NORTH SIDE ELECTRIC MOTORS for Houston Public Works - Enterprise Fund
13. TEXAS TRAFFIC, LLC for Emergency Purchase of Traffic Signal Equipment for Houston Public Works - $279,800.00 - Special Revenue Fund
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 14
14. RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of Letter of Approval to MERLIN EMS LLC pursuant to Section 773.0573 of the Texas Health and Safety Code
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 15 through 29
15. ORDINANCE approving issuance of Bonds by HARRISBURG REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency - DISTRICTS H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for continued provision of Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, Short-Term rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance, Permanent Housing Placement Services, and Supportive Services to low-income households affected by or living with HIV/AIDS - $1,754,024.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Compromise, Settlement, Release, and Indemnity Agreements between City of Houston and RAMON PINEDA, and City of Houston and MARIA PINEDA; to settle a lawsuit - $199,125.00 - Property & Casualty Fund
18. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as the George R. Brown Convention Center Transformation Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple title in or permanent easement interest to four parcels of land required for the project and situated in the J.S. Holman Survey, Abstract 323, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land located at Blocks 309 and 310 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase, or the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for Relocation Assistance, Appraisal Fees, Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees in connection with the acquisition - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment between City of Houston and ACCENTURE, LLP for Information Technology Professional Services for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Houston Health Department; maximum contract amount - 1 Year - $1,000,000.00 - Grant Fund
20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0005 (Approved January 5, 2022) to increase maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing a First Amendment to Contract between the City of Houston and DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP for Program and Project Management Professional Services for the Houston Information Technology Services Department on behalf of the Houston Health Department - 1 Year - $1,000,000.00 - Grant Fund
21. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2023-1036 to increase maximum spending authority; approving and authorizing amendment to Purchase Order Addendum with EVOLVE HOUSTON for Electric, Eco-Friendly and On Demand Shared Ride Services within multiple Houston Complete Communities
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and FRAZER, LTD for Ambulance Module Refurbishing and Remounting Services for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $4,629,139.00 - Fleet Management Fund
23. ORDINANCE appropriating $16,000,000.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund; approving and authorizing two Derivative Agreements between City of Houston and CHAMBERLIN DALLAS, LLC and D7 ROOFING & METAL, LLC through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and Choice Partners Cooperative; for Roofing Replacement and Building Envelope Rehabilitation Services for the Houston Airport System - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of application for Grant Funding through the TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT for the Urban Indoor Recreation Grant Program for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s Mason Park Community Center; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of application for Grant Funding through the TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT for the Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s Trinity Gardens Park; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $250,228.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund for construction of improvements to Charlton Park - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Untreated Water Supply Contract between City of Houston and ONEOK HYDROCARBON, L.P. (Approved by Ordinance No. 2020-1019, as amended) to increase the Untreated Water supply
28. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 91.7444 acres of land t o HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 410 , for inclusion in its district - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,195,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to T. CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Work Order Construction Contract for Small Diameter Water Lines; 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
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERS 30 and 31
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
30. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the amendment of ARTICLE XVI, CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, proposed extension of the Civility Ordinance to the Museum Park Area
HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - AUGUST 14, 2024
31. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding proposed amendments to the City’s Tax Abatement Ordinances
HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - AUGUST 21, 2024
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 32 through 35
32. WRITTEN Motion by Council Member Peck to amend Item #33 below to read as follows:
“(2) Vote Requirements for Taking Action on an Item. An action on a proposed item from the committee requires an affirmative record vote of the majority of the members present of the committee. If a quorum is not established at the beginning of the committee meeting for which a proposed item is on the Agenda such that no vote on the proposed item can be taken at that meeting, in lieu of appearing on the Agenda of a subsequent committee meeting, the proposed item may be submitted in writing by three or more Council Members pursuant to Rule 23 and Article VII, Section 3 of the City Charter.”
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
Passage of the amendment is contingent upon passage of Item 33 below
33. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the Council Rules of Procedure including the submission of Agenda Items by Council Members TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
This was Item 3 on Agenda of July 17, 2024
34. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE to provide a Resolution of No Objection for the 4% tax credit application for the following multifamily developments:
BRITTONS PLACE3706 LYONS AVE
DISTRICT B - JACKSON
PLEASANT HILL 3814 LYONS DISTRICT B -
VILLAGE AVE JACKSON
SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - 9:00 AM - WEDNESDAY - JULY 31, 2024
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
This was Item 10 on Agenda of July 17, 2024
35. RESOLUTION adopting the recommendation of the City Attorney to assign accounts overlapping with Humble, Clear Creek, Spring Branch, Pasadena, Alief, Galena Park, Klein, Fort Bend, and Aldine Independent School Districts, and those accounts located in multiple school districts (collectively Perdue assigned accounts) to PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT, LLP and GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, functioning as a Joint Venture and to assign to LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP accounts overlapping all other areas of the City except for the Perdue assigned accounts under the City’s respective contract with each law firm for the Collection of Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
This was Item 13 on Agenda of July 17, 2024
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Castillo 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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