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City of Houston City Council met Nov. 6.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA- CONSOLIDATED SESSION MEETING Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 9:00AM City Hall - In Person Meeting
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Castillo
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
SP11-06-2024
HEARINGS - WEDNESDAY
1 9:00 AM PUBLIC HEARING regarding the designation for the TPMS DA LLC Reinvestment Zone for tax abatement purposes and its related tax abatement agreement
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDANUMBERS 2 through 41
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 2 through 4
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of ANGEL PONCE-TREVIZO to Position One of the BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, for an unexpired term ending April 7, 2026
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for payment to TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY for 2025 Public Health Service Fees - $1,900,819.25 - Enterprise Fund
4. RECOMMENDATION from the Chief of Police for extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Police Sergeant MICHAEL BOSTAIN, from August 14, 2024 through August 13, 2025
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 5 through 7
5. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,925,260.01 and acceptance of work on contract with T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for FY2019 Drainage Rehabilitation Work Order #5 - 2.49% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM
6. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,064,739.84 and acceptance of work on contract with TB CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC for Safe Sidewalk Program Work Authorization Project - 3.21% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS C- KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
7. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $819,184.88 and acceptance of work on contract with BCAC UNDERGROUND, LLC, for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection In Support of Rehabilitation - 1.27 % under the original contract amount (4277-105)
PURCHASINGAND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 8 through 13
8. HEATH CONSULTANTS, INCORPORATED for Purchase of Remote Methane Leak Detectors for the Houston Fire Department - $75,000.00 - Grant Fund
9. DEERE & COMPANY (through the local distributor, KING RANCH AG & TURF) for Purchase of John Deere Mowers and Ground Maintenance Equipment through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) Cooperative Contract for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - $1,662,217.09 - Reimbursement of Equipment/Project Fund
10. APPPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for Purchase of Executive Search Firm Services for the Human Resources Department, from THE GIDDINGS GROUP - 12 Months - Central Service Revolving Fund
11. KIRILA FIRE TRAINING FACILITIES, INC for Purchase of a Rescue Tower Training Structure for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $347,000.00 - Grant Fund
12. APPROVE spending authority not to exceed $157,893.40 for Consulting and Community Outreach Services for the Ready Houston Initiative through the H-GAC Purchasing Cooperative for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, from GILBREATH COMMUNICATIONS, INC - Grant Fund
13. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $400,000.00 for Purchase of Language Services through the Cooperative Contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources for the Municipal Courts Department with MASTERWORD SERVICES, INC for a term through August 17, 2028 - General Fund
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 14 through 16
14. RESOLUTION of City Council of City of Houston, Texas, casting its votes for appointed position on BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARRIS CENTRALAPPRAISAL DISTRICT
15. RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of Letter of Approval to LMS INC pursuant to section 773.0573 of Texas Health and Safety Code
16. RESOLUTION confirming No Objection to proposed development of certain properties as Affordable Rental Housing, each located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of City of Houston, Texas, or having been annexed into the City of Houston only for limited purposes, and the submittal of applications for Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits for such development
O RDI NANCES - NUM BERI NG
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 17 through 41
O RDI NANCES
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of first amendment to the FY 2022 Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant Agreement to revise the project narrative and budget
18. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,546,575.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund, awarding Construction Contract to GONZALEZ GROUP, LP for Terminal D Restroom Renovation at Multiple Gates Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 971); 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 construction services, materials engineering & testing services, and contingency relating to Terminal D Restroom Renovation at Multiple Gates Project financed by the Airports Improvement Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
19. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-866 to increase Spending Authority for Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Tenant, and PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, Landlord - $192,999.45 - Central Service Revolving Fund
20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2009-917 to increase Spending Authority for Tower License Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee, and PINNACLE TOWERS ASSET HOLDING, LLC, Licensor - $264,436.33 - Central Service Revolving Fund
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and TETRATECH, INC for Disaster Debris Monitoring Services for the Solid Waste Department
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to extend contract term between City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER for continued Shelter and Support Services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence for the Finance Department - 5 Years
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and SAMSARA, INC through Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell for purchase of Global Positioning System Devices for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 One-Year options - $5,799,291.25 - Fleet Management Fund
24. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-118 (Passed on March 6, 2024) for acceptance of Grant Funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety Grant; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City's representative to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-119 (Passed on March 6, 2024) for acceptance of Grant Funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety Grant; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City's representative to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
26. ORDINANCE establishing creation of Park Eight Walkable Places Area pursuant to Chapter 33 of the Code of Ordinances, within the designated area north of Bellaire Boulevard and west of Beltway 8; identifying and establishing street classifications on the Walkable Places Plan; making findings and containing other provisions related thereto; establishing an effective date - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
27. ORDINANCE designating an area located in the vicinity of north Bellaire Boulevard and west of Beltway 8 within the proposed Park Eight District Walkable Place Area, as a Special Parking Area within the City of Houston - DISTRICT F -THOMAS
28. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 6.1036 acres of land to BRIDGESTONE MUNICIPAL UTILITYDISTRICT for inclusion in its district
29. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 26.6199 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROLAND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 119, for inclusion in its district
30. ORDINANCE $275,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; approving and authorizing a Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC for Citywide Traffic Signal Optimization; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF
31. ORDINANCE appropriating $15,544,346.52 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to SERVOX, LLC for Rehabilitation of 6 Lift Stations: Bintliff, Gessner #1, Gessner #2, Park Ten #2, Willowbend, Farther Point; 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 - DISTRICTS A - PECK; G - HUFFMAN; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
32. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,630,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to TEXKOTA ENTERPRISES, LLC for Miscellaneous Small Diameter Waterline, Fire Hydrant, Valve Rehab & Repairs; 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, contingencies, and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund (WBS No. S-000700-0082-4)
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,630,000.00 out of the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to TEXKOTA ENTERPRISES, LLC for Miscellaneous Small Diameter Waterline, Fire Hydrant, Valve Rehab & Repairs; 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, contingencies, and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund (WBS No. S-000700-0083-4)
34. ORDINANCE granting to HIGHWAY 1 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 - FIRST READING
35. ORDINANCE granting to NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS, INC, a California 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 - FIRST READING
36. ORDINANCE granting to NEXUS DISPOSAL, L.L.C., 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 - FIRST READING
37. ORDINANCE granting to PEDRO CORDOVA CO., 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 - FIRST READING
38. ORDINANCE granting to PUBLIC SANITARY WORKS, INC., 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 - FIRST READING
39. ORDINANCE granting to SHALL PROSPER INDUSTRIES 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 - FIRST READING
40. ORDINANCE granting to SURE CAN 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 - FIRST READING
41. ORDINANCE granting to TRENCHCORE, 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 - FIRST READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 42 and 43
42. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck to adopt request from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of JUAN C. GARCIA as Chair of the HARRIS COUNTY-HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire August 31, 2025
TAGGED BYCOUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN
This was Item 4 on Agenda of October 30, 2024
43. ORDINANCE authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (United Airlines, Inc Terminal Improvement Projects), Series 2024B (AMT) and providing for the security thereof; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Supplemental Terminal Trust Indenture, an amendment to Second Amended and Restated Special Facilities Lease Agreement, and other related or Ancillary Transaction Agreements; approving the form, use and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement; making certain findings with respect thereto and containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an emergency
TAGGED BYCOUNCIL MEMBER PLUMMER
This was Item 18 on Agenda of October 30, 2024
PROPOSITION ACOUNCIL MEMBER ITEM - NUMBER 44
44. ORD INA NC E AMENDING RULE 8, SECTION 2-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to appearances by members of the public
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BYCOUNCIL - Council Member Plummer 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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