City of Houston City Council met Aug. 20 & 21

City of Houston City Council met Aug. 20 & 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, August 20, 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 Ramirez

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.

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RECESS

RECONVENE

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 21st, 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 proposed amendments to the City’s Tax Abatement Ordinances

MAYOR'S REPORT

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 48

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 2 and 3

2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of DANIEL G. HUBERTY to Position Four the COASTAL WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire March 31, 2025

3. RECOMMENDATION from the Director Finance that the City Council approve a motion submitting the no-new revenue and voter-approval tax rates based on estimated tax roll information

ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 4 through 7

4. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,945,281.31 and acceptance of work on contract with LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal (4235-96) - 3.62% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount

5. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $6,575,832.30 and acceptance of work on contract with INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for Wastewater Process Unit Cleaning and Evaluation - 0.98% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; G - HUFFMAN and I - MARTINEZ

6. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,726,593.65 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (LDS) - 4.77% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount (4258-76) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and G - HUFFMAN

7. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,382,503.17 and acceptance of work on contract with DCE CONSTRUCTION, INC for Roadway Pavement Replacement: Park Manor and Surrey Square Project - 1.27% over the original contract amount - DISTRICTS E - FLICKINGER and K - CASTEX-TATUM

PROPERTY - NUMBER 8

8. RECOMMENDATION from the City Attorney to settle the pending litigation in connection with the eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. Syndicate Land, LTD, et al; Cause No.1201133, for the acquisition of Parcels KY20-167, KY20-168, TCY21-008 and TCY21-009 for the 24- INCH WATERLINE ALONG HIGHWAY 3 PROJECT - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER

PURCHASING - NUMBERS 9 through 19

9. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $10,206,729.64 for Purchase of Maintenance, Repair, and Operating (MRO) Supplies and Equipment through the Cooperative Contract with Sourcewell f or Various Departments, from FASTENAL COMPANY and their MWBE Resell Supplier TEJAS OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC - Through November 8, 2026 with 2 one-year extensions - General, Enterprise and Other Funds

10. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $113,325.00 for Emergency Purchase of Installation of Fencing, Gate Lock, and the boarding up of windows and doors as preventative security measures at the MonticelloSquare Apartments for the Housing and Community Development Department, from LMC CORPORATION - Grant Fund

11. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $1,008,000.00 for Spay and Neuter Services for Feline and Canine Animals for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department, awarded to HOUSTON PETSET - 5 Years - BARC Special Revenue Fund

12. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $56,000.00 for Emergency Purchase of Material, Labor and Installation o f Driving Range Netting at Memorial Park Golf Course for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department from AMERICA'S NATIONWIDE NETTING, INC - Parks Golf Special Fund

13. USALCO, LLC f o r Emergency Purchase o f Inorganic Metal Salt Coagulants (Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH)) for Houston Public Works - $2,594,635.00 - Enterprise Fund

14. EROSION CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC f o r Emergency Repairs of Stormwater Outfall for Houston Public Works - $86,257.00 - Enterprise Fund 15. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $2,095,000.00 for Purchase of Dental Supplies a n d Equipment for the Houston Health Department from PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY, INC through Sourcewell Cooperative - 1 Year with 4 one-year renewals; and ON THE GO MEDICAL SUPPLY, LLC through the Texas Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative - 31 Months with 1 one-year renewal - General, Grant and Other Funds

16. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $496,514.00 for Purchase and Replacement of Mobile (In-Car) Radios and Antennas for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of Houston Fire Department through the Texas Department of Information Resources supplier, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund

17. AMEND MOTION #2023-0699, 10/18/2023, TO INCREASE spending authority for Purchase of Maintenance, Repair, Operating (MRO), and Industrial Supplies and Equipment for Various Departments, awarded to SID TOOL CO., d/b/a MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.; add an MWBE Goal f or W.W. GRAINGER and SID TOOL CO., d/b/a MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO., and authorize the addition of W.W. Grainger’s MWBE resell suppliers, Burgoon Company and ACME Facility Maintenance, LLC and Sid Tool Co., d/b/a MSC Industrial’s resell suppliers, Environmental Sorbents, LLC, On The Go Medical Supply, LLC and Industry Nations, LLC to the award - $16,802,214.00 - General, Enterprise, Grant and Other Funds

18. SILSBEE FORD for Purchase of twenty-one, 2025 Ford Explorer SUV's through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $842,310.00 - General and Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Funds

19. SILSBEE FORD for Purchase of Ford F-150 Hybrid and Ford Maverick Hybrid Trucks through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments - $943,988.25 - General and Other Funds

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 20 through 48

20. ORDINANCE readopting the Houston Youth Recreation Program’s Standards of Care as codified at Article XII of Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston and EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INSPIRING COMMUNITIES, INC (d/b/a THE HEART PROGRAM), to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continued administration and operation of the Housing Entrepreneurial and Readiness Training (H.E.A.R.T.) Program, a Job Training Program for developmentally disabled low- and moderate-income adults - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an application for and acceptance of grant funding through the Community Project Funding Grant Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Fire Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept and expend the grant funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Program and extend the budget period

23. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,185,000 out of the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, and $103,850 out of the Contributed Capital Project Fund for equipment replacement for the Houston Fire Department

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Reimbursable Agreement between the City of Houston and the FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION for Limited Technical and/or Engineering Support, Design, and Construction Services at William P. Hobby Airport, (Project No. 770A); providing a maximum contract amount - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ

25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2023-501 to increase the maximum contract amount for the Professional Services Contract between the City of Houston and ISANI CONSULTANTS, L.P. for Building Standards Group Extension of Staff Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport for the Houston Airport System - $22,163,269.60 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON; E - FLICKINGER and I - MARTINEZ

26. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $750,000.00 out of the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund previously appropriated to the Task Order and Job Order Contracting Program; and appropriate $750,000.00 out of the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund to the existing contract with STAR SERVICE, INC, for the HVAC systems improvements at various HPD facilities for the General Services Department

27. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $165,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund, previously appropriated for construction contingency; and appropriate $165,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund to NINYO & MOORE GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONSULTANTS for additional materials testing for the new multi-use Solid Waste Management Department Facility - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO

28. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between the City of Houston and RBEX, INC. dba APPLE TOWING CO. for Towing Services for vehicles and equipment for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $3,837,887.50 - Fleet Management Fund

29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Sole Source Contract between the City of Houston and THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES, INC for a Web-Based Interactive Employee Compliance Training Program for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $324,250.00 - Enterprise Fund

30. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-0525 to increase the maximum contract amount for the Agreement between the City of Houston a n d BFI WASTE SERVICES OF TX LP, dba ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF HOUSTON, dba REPUBLIC SERVICES OF HOUSTON for Solid Waste Disposal and Equipment Services for the Houston Airport System - $247,950.00 - Enterprise Fund

31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Derivative Agreement between the City of Houston and LIVEVIEW TECHNOLOGIES, INC through U.S. General Services Administration for a Mobile Security Camera Trailer System for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Solid Waste Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 54 Months with 2 one-year renewals - $1,681,992.00 - General Fund

32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contracts between the City of Houston and COMPASS ABATEMENT SERVICES, LLC., F&L LANDSCAPING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC, ISL CONTRACTORS, ORTHO CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION CO., and TOP CHOICE SOLUTIONS, LLC. to provide Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes services for Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 4 Months - $3,363,163.20 - Grant Fund

33. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE for Emergency Medical Services Educational Training to Paramedics of the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $4,855,550.00 - General Fund

34. 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 Force Main Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Design Consent Decree - Songwood and Gessner No. 1 Lift Stations Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to eleven parcels of land required for the Project, situated in the C. Martinez Survey, Abstract 545, in Harris County, Texas by gift, dedication, purchase and 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 of fee simple or easement interests to the eleven parcels of land required for the Project - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ

35. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Second Interlocal Agreement between SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, CITY OF HUMBLE and the City of Houston for the Upper San Jacinto River Basin Sedimentation Study

36. ORDINANCE approving the form of City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Projects funded by the 2018 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant (Texas Water Development Board Contract No. 2000012427) to be performed by various contractors; authorizing the Mayor to sign the approved City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) in the form approved herein; providing a maximum contract amount

37. ORDINANCE approving the form of City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Projects funded by the 2018 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant (Texas Water Development Board Contract No. 2000012428) to be performed by various contractors; authorizing the Mayor to sign the approved City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) in the form approved herein; providing a maximum contract amount

38. ORDINANCE approving the form of City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Projects funded by the 2019 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant (Texas Water Development Board Contract No. 1900012538) to be performed by various contractors; authorizing the Mayor to sign the approved City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) in the form approved herein; providing a maximum contract amount

39. ORDINANCE approving the form of City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Projects funded by the 2019 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant (Texas Water Development Board Contract No. 1900012536) to be performed by various contractors; authorizing the Mayor to sign the approved City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) in the form approved herein; providing a maximum contract amount

40. ORDINANCE approving the form of City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Projects funded by the 2019 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant (Texas Water Development Board Contract No. 1900012537) to be performed by various contractors; authorizing the Mayor to sign the approved City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) in the form approved herein; providing a maximum contract amount

41. ORDINANCE approving the form of City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Projects funded by the 2020 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant (Texas Water Development Board Contract No. 2000012636) to be performed by various contractors; authorizing the Mayor to sign the approved City of Houston / Homeowner Agreements and Escrow Cost Deposit Agreements between the City of Houston and the attached property owner(s) in the form approved herein; providing a maximum contract amount

42. ORDINANCE appropriating $52,250.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Funds; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, SAINT GEORGE PLACE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, and REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. ONE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (ST. GEORGE PLACE) for Schumacher Area Traffic Calming Project bounded by Richmond Avenue, Chimney Rock Street, Southwest Freeway and Fountain View Street - DISTRICT J - POLLARD

43. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,192,517.60 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and HATCH ASSOCIATES CONSULTANTS, INC for Braeswood N, Post Oak #2, Bissonnet #4, Brooklet, NE Sludge Transfer (Dorsett), and Synott Road #1 Lift Stations Renewal and Replacement Project; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; H - CASTILLO; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM

44. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-587, passed first reading August 14, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to AMERICAN COMBAT CANS 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 - SECOND READING

45. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-588, passed first reading August 14, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to FRONTIER WASTE TEXAS HOLDCO 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 - SECOND READING

46. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-589, passed first reading August 14, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to K & S CONSTRUCTION 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 - SECOND READING

47. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-590, passed first reading August 14, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to THE OUTHOUSE BOYS 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 - SECOND READING

48. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-591, passed first reading August 14, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to STERICYCLE, INC, a Delaware 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 - SECOND READING

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 49 through 54

49. MOTION by Council Member Thomas/Seconded by Council Member Peck to adopt recommendation from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $1,305,548.53 and acceptance of work on the construction contract with D7 ROOFING & METAL, LLC., for the Houston Police Department Property Room Roof Replacement Project - 9.99% over the original construction amount and under the approved 10% contingency - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD

This was Item 13 on Agenda of August 14, 2024

50. MOTION by Council Member Thomas/Seconded by Council Member Peck to adopt recommendation from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $5,308,820.18 and acceptance of work on contract with T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for FY2018 Drainage Rehabilitation Work Order #1 - 11.52% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD

This was Item 14 on Agenda of August 14, 2024

51. MOTION by Council Member Thomas/Seconded by Council Member Peck to adopt recommendation from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $940,598.67 and acceptance of work on contract with ENVIROWASTE SERVICES GROUP, INC for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection In Support of Rehabilitation - 27.89% under the original contract amount (4277-72) TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD

This was Item 15 on Agenda of August 14, 2024

52. 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 B - JACKSON TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAMIREZ

This was Item 29 on Agenda of August 14, 2024

53. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 589, containing approximately 177.5513 acres of land, within the City of Houston, Texas; authorizing the district to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN

This was Item 55 on Agenda of August 14, 2024

54. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of Beall Street, from Wynnwood Lane north to its terminus; abandoning such street to Erik A. Hale, Lan H. Hale, and Robert D. Eller II, the abutting property owners, in consideration of their total cash payment to the City in the amount of $284,175.00, conveyances to the City of a 3,125 square-foot sanitary sewer easement and a 750 square foot sanitary sewer easement, all easements being located in the J. Reinerman Survey, Abstract Number 642, Harris County, Texas, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN

This was Item 58 on Agenda of August 14, 2024

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Kamin 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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