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City of Houston City Council met Nov. 19 & 20.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 19, 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 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.
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RECONVENE
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE
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HEARINGS
1. 9:00 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING regarding the designation of a Landmark, Protected Landmark or Significant Structure upon application by the property owner(s)
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 51
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 2 and 3
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-277 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the qualifications of the Director of the Houston Public Works Department; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of RANDALL MACCHI as Director of Houston Public Works
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 2 above
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 4
4. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,760,991.57 and acceptance of work on contract with D. L. ELLIOTT ENTERPRISES, INC for Waterline Rehab and Replacement Project - 19.97% under the original contract amount (WA11288)
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 9
5. AMEND MOTION NO. 2020-0116, 3/11/2020, TO INCREASE spending authority from $1,785,734.00 to $5,345,920.00 for Purchase of Electricity for the Finance Department from ENTERGY, TEXAS INC and TO EXTEND the term from March 16, 2027 to March 16, 2031 - $3,560,186.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund
6. MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC for Purchase of a Mobile Generator through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $92,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
7. DEERE & COMPANY - $716,815.69, KINLOCH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY, INC - $209,780.24 and KING RANCH AG & TURF for Purchase of Groundskeeping and Restoration Equipment through the BuyBoard and Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $992,043.80 - Enterprise and Storm Water Funds
8. BEVCO COMPANY INC to Furnish and Install one Walco Industrial Laminator and Roller Table for Houston Public Works - $106,188.00 - Special Revenue Fund
9. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $5,063,877.00 for Purchase of Replacement Parts, Training Services, and Repair Services through Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for Various Departments from WATERBLASTING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC dba HOG TECHNOLOGY - 2 Years - Enterprise and Fleet Management Funds
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 10
10. RESOLUTION of City of Houston, Texas designating existing, high-comfort bikeway along Woodhead Street in Montrose Neighborhood as "Pat Walsh Memorial Bikeway" and providing other matters related to the subject
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 11 through 51
11. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and FUNDACION LATINOAMERICANA DE ACCION SOCIAL, INC to extend term of Subrecipient Agreement and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Funds to support continued operation of a Job Services Program with Supportive Services for households living with HIV/AIDS - $750,00.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, INC OF HOUSTON, TEXAS to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for Early Childhood Education and Out of School Time Program for low-to-moderate income families through Wesley Day School and Kurtz Education/Recreation Center - $125,000.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for the administration and operation of Childcare Services Program for Early Childhood Development Program with Supportive Services for low-to moderate income families - $100,000.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Developer Agreement between City of Houston and A CARING SAFE PLACE, INC under City of Houston Community Housing Development Organization Single-Family Home Development Program to amend cost projections, increase the amount of time the Director may extend the time of performance, and change provisions regarding definitions, the affordability period, and sales contracts; authorizing Mayor to execute said Second Amendment to Developer Agreement with A Caring Safe Place, Inc - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Developer Agreement between City of Houston and HEART OF HOUSTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC, to extend amount of time the Director may extend time of performance; change provisions regarding definitions, CHDO proceeds, recapture requirements, and the affordability period; and replace the forms of the Homebuyer Home Statement, Homebuyer Note and Homebuyer Deed of Trust - DISTRICT D - EVANS SHABAZZ
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing tenth amendment to Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program Rental Housing Projects Round 2 Subrecipient Grant Agreement between City of Houston a n d THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS extending Contract #13-181-000-7294
17. ORDINANCE approving Pricing Certificate relating to terms, principal amounts and interest rates of the Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (United Airlines, Inc Terminal Improvement Projects), Series 2024B (AMT); approving, confirming and ratifying matters related thereto; making certain findings with respect thereto; making certain findings with respect thereto; and declaring an emergency
18. ORDINANCE appropriating $160,000,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund, and $40,000,000.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund as an additional appropriation for Airport Use and Lease Agreement at William P. Hobby Airport between City of Houston and SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of application for and acceptance of Grant Funding through the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All 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
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT for Intervention and Case Management Services for the Houston Health Department - 1 Year - $89,000.00
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Agreement between City of Houston and the TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION, for the Texas Abstinence Education Services Under Sexual Risk Avoidance Grant Program for the Houston Health Department; and authorizing the Director to expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant
22. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2010-403 to increase spending authority for Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Tenant, and HPT TRS IHG-3, INC managed by IHG Management (Maryland), LLC, Landlord - $209,708.74 - Central Service Revolving Fund
23. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2009-883 to increase spending authority for Tower License Agreement between City of Houston a n d PINNACLE TOWERS ASSET HOLDING, LLC, Licensor - $301,183.24 - Central Service Revolving Fund
24. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2011-226 to increase spending authority for Tower License Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee, and PINNACLE TOWERS ASSET HOLDING, LLC, Licensor - $405,559.59 - Central Service Revolving Fund
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and MELINDA ABBT to settle a lawsuit; Civil Action No.: 4:19-CV-01353; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division - $850,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund
26. ***PULLED – This item will not be considered on November 20, 2024 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Landlord, and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Tenant, for space at 3301, 3303 and 3305 Lyons Avenue, Houston, Texas, known as The Deluxe Theatre - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
27. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and ITSA HOLDINGS, INC dba ROOTS BLOWERS, LLC for Blower Repair and Replacement Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $12,729,125.10 - Enterprise Fund
28. ORDINANCE amending Ordinances No. 2021-0974 and 2023-134 to increase maximum contract amount for Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and WASTECH CORPORATION, previously known as, RUBICON GLOBAL, LLC for Automated Vehicle Tracking, Routing, and Performance Management System for the Solid Waste Management Department - $1,960,296.00 - General Fund
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,340,322.71 out of Fleet Management Fund; approving and authorizing Sole Source Agreement between City of Houston and CLEAR LAKE POWERBOAT SERVICES, INC, for Boat Maintenance and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and ALVAREZ & MARSAL PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES, L LC for Process Improvement Consulting Services through the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - $884,500.00 - Building Inspection Fund
31. ORDINANCE appropriating $899,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund; appropriating $150,000.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Project Fund; amending Ordinance No. 2020-0541 to increase maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and GENERATE ER-NG, LLC as assigned by Enchanted Rock Solutions, LLC for Standby/Emergency Power Generation Services for Houston Public Works - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
32. ORDINANCE authorizing submission of Electronic Application for Grant Assistance to the STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR for the FY2024 Homeland Security Grant in accordance with the Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security to act as the City’s representative in the application process, 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 program
33. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east and west sides of the 1600 Block of Arlington Street, between E. 16th Street and E. 18th Street within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
34. ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 700 Block of Bayland Avenue, between Watson Street and Reagan 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
35. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 500 Block of Bayland Avenue, between Northwood Street and Helen 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
36. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north side of the 1400 Block of Michigan Street, between Waugh Drive and Commonwealth Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Building Line Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
37. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the south side of the 1400 Block of Michigan Street, between Waugh Drive and Commonwealth Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Building Line Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
38. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to agreement between City of Houston and the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering 2018 Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021- 0625, as amended) - DISTRICTS H - CASTILLO and J - POLLARD
39. ORDINANCE authorizing sale of 215,309 square feet right-of-way easement out of City fee owned land, being out of and a part of Buffalo Bayou; selling property to TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION to reconstruct a portion of IH 45 Highway, known as North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), at IH 69 north and IH 10, between Houston’s downtown and North Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8), in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $613,631.00 and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
40. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Seller, and SUMER GROUP, LLC, Purchaser, for sale of approximately 7,000 square-feet of land, being all of Lot 182, Block 10, Lincoln City Section 5, Harris County, Texas, for $95,000.00 - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
41. ORDINANCE appropriating $10,500,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax, approving and authorizing purchase of land and other interests in real property and payment of costs of such purchases and/or condemnations, with associated costs for Appraisal Fees, Title Policies and Services, expenses associated with removing improvements from the right-of-way, Relocation Expenses, Recording Fees and other Services, in connection with negotiations to settle Purchases, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees for and in connection with construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax
42. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,973,622.60 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and RS&H, INC for Antoine Drive Paving and Drainage; Acorn Street to Cole Creek; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICT A - PECK and DISTRICT C - KAMIN
43. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,878,059.55 out of Contributed Capital Projects Fund and $772,692.00 from Metro Projects Construction –
DDSRF; awarding contract to TIKON GROUP, INC for Sidewalk Program Package 4; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to 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 Contributed Capital Projects Fund and the Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF
44. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-842, passed second reading November 14, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
45. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-843, passed second reading November 14, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
46. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-844, passed second reading November 14, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
47. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-845, passed second reading November 14, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
48. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-846, passed second reading November 14, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
49. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-847, passed second reading November 14, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
50. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-848, passed second reading November 14, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
51. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-849, passed second reading November 14, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
52. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE for the Amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Seventeen, City of Houston, Texas (Memorial City Zone)
HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 4, 2024 53. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON)
HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 4, 2024 54. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE) - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - DECEMBER 4, 2024 55. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the designation for the INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL, LLC. REINVESTMENT ZONE for tax abatement purposes
HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 4, 2024 56. MOTION to suspend the rules to reconsider Ordinance No. 2024-824, which failed to pass Council on October 30, 2024
57. MOTION that Item 58 below be brought back to Council for reconsideration This item should only be considered after passage of Item 56 above 58. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and HTG RUSHMORE, LLC. to provide Home Investment Partnerships Program Funds towards Construction and Acquisition Costs for new multifamily apartment development to be known as The Rushmore, located at 800 Highway 6 South, Houston, TX 77079 - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 57 above MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 59 and 60
59. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $170,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; previously appropriated to Task Order/Job Order Contracting Program; appropriating $170,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated
Construction Fund and $180,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund to Concrete Repair Services Contract with TIMES CONSTRUCTION for various Houston Fire Department Facilities and Acres Homes Multi Service Center - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; E - FLICKINGER; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PECK AND JACKSON This was Item 23 on Agenda of November 14, 2024
60. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $124,000.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund previously appropriated to Materials Testing Contract with BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION; appropriating $124,000.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund and appropriating $500,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund for African American Library Envelope Restoration and HVAC Upgrade Project; approve and authorize first amendment to Construction Manager At Risk Contract with ANSLOW BRYANT CONSTRUCTION, LTD; providing funding for materials testing, and contingency
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PECK AND JACKSON This was Item 24 on Agenda of November 14, 2024
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Evans Shabazz 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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