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City of Houston City Council met Dec. 10 & 11.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 10, 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 Jackson
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 SP12-10-2024
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 11th, 2024 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 58
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 8
1. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of permanent closure of a portion of WANDA LANE - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE CONROE DAM AND RESERVOIR PROJECT operated by the San Jacinto River Authority - $7,027,577.00 - Enterprise Fund
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE LIVINGSTON PROJECT operated by the Trinity River Authority - $6,400,960.00 - Enterprise Fund
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval ofthe 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the TRINITY RIVER WATER CONVEYANCE PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $35,923,510.00 - Enterprise Fund
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LUCE BAYOU SYSTEM PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $6,833,337.00 - Enterprise Fund
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE HOUSTON FACILITIES PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $4,737,260.00 - Enterprise Fund
7. RECOMMENDATION from Houston Public Works for approval of payment of 2024/2025 Membership Dues to the WATER RESEARCH FOUNDATION - $460,966.28 - Enterprise Fund
8. RECOMMENDATION from the Director of the Houston Emergency Center for approval of the GREATER HARRIS COUNTY 9-1-1 EMERGENCY NETWORK BUDGET for Fiscal Year 2025 (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025)
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 9 and 10
9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $315,863.08 and acceptance of work on contract with TB CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC for Plum Creek Lift Station Access Road - 17.12% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
10. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,229,377.67 and acceptance of work on contract with MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD. for Condition Assessment of Existing 48-inch Water Line Along West Bellfort Avenue from Kirby Drive to Knight Road and Along Holmes Road from Knight Road to Cullen Boulevard - 17.31% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 11 through 19
11. HOUSTON MAC HAIK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP LTD for Chrysler/Dodge OEM Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $2,338,233.55 - Fleet Management Fund
12. DACO FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC for Purchase of two Emergency Response Vehicles through the Sourcewell Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Airport System - $2,871,469.00 - Enterprise Fund
13. CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET for two Chevy Tahoes for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Office of Emergency Management- $177,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
14. PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS, LP for Purchase of Mowers and Ground Maintenance Equipment from the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) Cooperative Supplier for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - $750,349.25 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund
15. BRIGGS INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS, INC - $155,900.00 and DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC - $88,150.22 for Purchase of Material Handling Equipment through the BuyBoard and Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Programs for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works
16. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES - HOUSTON, LLC dba CHASTANG FORD - $1,071,677.00, CHASTANG ENTERPRISES, LLC - $184,084.00 and CALDWELL COUNTRY FORD - $57,370.00 for Purchase of Light Duty Vehicles for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - Enterprise and Special Revenue Funds
17. MATTHEWS SPECIALTY VEHICLES for Purchase of two 26-Foot Winnebago Mobile Classroom Vehicles through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Houston Public Library - $500,670.00 - General Fund
18. UR INTERNATIONAL, INC for annual renewal of Application Licenses, Maintenance, and Upgrade Services for the Towed Vehicle Reporting Management System for the Houston Police Department - $75,600.00 - Auto Dealers Fund
19. AMEND MOTION #2020-0254, 6/3/2020, TO INCREASE the spending authority for Purchase of Hand Tools and Small Repair Equipment awarded t o CITY SUPPLY COMPANY, INC for Houston Public Works - $175,125.00 - Enterprise and Special Revenue Funds
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 20 through 58
20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-56, as amended, to allocate additional Community Development Block Grant Funding to Home Repair Program Master Contractor Agreements executed thereunder and to increase the maximum contract amount of the Master Contractor Agreements and related Tri-Party Agreements executed pursuant thereto - $4,916,006.00 - Grant Fund
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, INC OF HOUSTON, TEXAS to extend term of Subrecipient Agreement and provide additional Community Development Block Grant Funds to continue Case Management and Employment Services to low- to moderate-income individuals living in Houston - $250,000.00 - Grant Fund
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF GREATER HOUSTON, TEXAS to provide Infant and Early Childhood Development Enrichment Program Services to low- to moderate-income families $100,000.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Reimbursement Payment from City of Houston to GENERAL LAND OFFICE for purchase of approximately 12.22 acres of land, located at 10301 Stella Link Road, Houston, Texas 77025 - $13,970,540.11 - Uptown TIRZ Series 2021 Affordable Homes Fund - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Reimbursable Agreement between City of Houston and the FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION for Engineering, Design, and Construction Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston; providing a maximum contract amount - $106,110.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Director of City of Houston Health Department to accept a Grant Award from the TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION for renewal of the Harris County Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant Program; authorizing Director to expend Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $850,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for planned Data Center Refresh Project for the Houston Information Technology Services and Various Departments
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,000,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for planned continuation and support of Houston Permitting Center’s Permitting and Inspection System (HOUPERMITS) for the Houston Information Technology Services and on behalf of Houston Public Works
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and ANA SCHETTINI-ALEMAN; to settle a lawsuit - $88,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund
29. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC for Onsite Water Treatment, Sludge Dewatering, and Disposal for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 year with 4 one-year options - $101,263,572.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and BLUELINK, LLC for purchase a fully functional Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, on behalf of the Houston Police Department - 1 Year - $73,349.00 - Grant Fund
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fifth amendment between City of Houston and GREATER HOUSTON HEALTHCONNECT, INC, to extend contract term for services of the Emergency Telehealth and Navigation Program for the Houston Fire Department
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Agreements between the City of Houston and (1) BAHWAN CYBERTEK INC., (2) COMMSYS TECHNOLOGY CORP., and (3) NETSYNC NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC., to provide IT Professional and Consulting Services for Houston Information Technology Services; providing a maximum contract amount - $30,558,327.50 - Central Service Revolving Fund, General, Enterprise, Grant and Other Funds
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $677,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and DUNHILL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Repair and Renovations of Restrooms and Locker Rooms at the Val Jahnke Training Facility for the General Services Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
34. ORDINANCE relating to rescheduling or postponement of certain City Council meetings
35. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of OLD SPANISH TRAIL/ALMEDA CORRIDORS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (OLD SPANISH TRAIL/ALMEDA CORRIDORS ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
36. ORDINANCE enlarging boundaries OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL CITY ZONE) - DISTRICTS A - PECK and G - HUFFMAN
37. ORDINANCE approving fifth amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL CITY ZONE) - DISTRICTS A - PECK and G - HUFFMAN
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 36 above 38. ORDINANCE enlarging boundaries of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON ZONE) - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
39. ORDINANCE approving seventh amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON ZONE) - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; J - POLLARD and CASTEX TATUM
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 38 above
40. ORDINANCE enlarging boundaries of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE) - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
41. ORDINANCE approving second amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE); authorizing City Secretary to distribute such plan - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 40 above
42. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Joint Electronic Application to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE for Grant Assistance from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to fund the FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and approving an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY as joint applicants for such Grant; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for, accept and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the application and to extend the budget period
43. ORDINANCE amending Exhibit “A” of City of Houston Ordinance No. 2022- 221 to change current job classification of Commander to Captain and change base pay rate of Police Officer, Probationary; substituting the amended Exhibit as part of current Police Department Classified Personnel Ordinance; providing a repealer; providing for severability - $875,667.00 - General Fund
44. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 806 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 and also known as “Battelstein’s” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Landmark; providing for a penalty -DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
45. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 807 North Loop and also known as “Delco House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
46. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 7 Shadow Lawn Street and also known as “Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Johnston House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
47. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 109 Stratford Street, Houston, TX 77006 and known as “The John S. Stewart House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
48. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 612 Waverly Street, Houston, TX, and also known as “Swift and Company Packing Plant” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark and Significant Structure; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
49. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between 1615 SOUTH LOOP WEST, LLC, Seller, and City of Houston, Texas, Purchaser, for ± 14.01 acres of land along with office furniture and personal property, for the Houston Public Works Emergency Management Collaboration needs - $34,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
50. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,455,063.72 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and MBROH ENGINEERING, INC for White Oaks Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System
Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT A - PECK
51. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,544,268.30 out of Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF, awarding contract to TIKON GROUP, INC for Citywide Work Orders for Council District Service Funds Project #13; 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
52. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-934, passed first reading December 4, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to GAINSBOROUGH WASTE, 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 - SECOND READING
53. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-935, passed first reading December 4, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, 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 - SECOND READING
54. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-936, passed first reading December 4, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC, a Wisconsin Corporation authorized to transact business in Texas, 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 - SECOND READING
55. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-937, passed first reading December 4, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to SET ENVIRONMENTAL, 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 - SECOND READING
56. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-938, passed first reading December 4, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to SUPERIOR WASTE SOLUTIONS, 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 - SECOND READING
57. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-939, passed first reading December 4, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA, LLC, a Foreign Limited Liability Company, registered to do business in Texas, 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; and making certain findings related thereto - SECOND READING
58. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-940, passed first reading December 4, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to TEXAS OUTHOUSE, 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 - SECOND READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 59 through 65
59. RESOLUTION approving and adopting a revised Investment Policy for the City of Houston, Texas - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS POLLARD, RAMIREZ and PLUMMER
This was Item 13 on Agenda of December 4, 2024
60. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment between City of Houston and TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE to amend Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Harvey Subrecipient Agreement #21-134-000-C788 with the Texas General Land Office
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 19 on Agenda of December 4, 2024
61. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Tax Abatement Agreement between City of Houston and INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL LLC, WAYFAIR, LLC, a n d PROLOGIS LOGISTICS SERVICES INCORPORATED, for the development of a Manufacturing Facility - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLICKINGER
This was Item 31 on Agenda of December 4, 2024
62. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of FIFTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER EIGHTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (FIFTH WARD ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS RAMIREZ, DAVIS, CARTER, PLUMMER and ALCORN
This was Item 36 on Agenda of December 4, 2024
63. ORD INANC E relating to Fiscal Affairs of UPPER KIRBY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINETEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (UPPER KIRBY ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and G - HUFFMAN
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KAMIN and RAMIREZ This was Item 37 on Agenda of December 4, 2024
64. 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
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CASTILLO
This was Item 57 on Agenda of December 4, 2024
65. 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
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN
This was Item 58 on Agenda of December 4, 2024
SUPPLEMENTAL POSTING - NUMBERS 66 - 67
66. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,097,500.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund and approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC for Riesner Radio Tower Remediation and Replacement Project for Houston Information Technology Services; providing a maximum contract amount
67. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north and south sides of the 1100 Block of Key Street, between Norhill Boulevard and Studewood Street within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Davis 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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