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City of Houston City Council met Feb. 11 & 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 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 Martinez
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 SP02-11-2025
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RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 12th, 2025 - 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 51
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 9
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the INDEPENDENT POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD, for a term to expire January 31, 2027:
Member - JOHN S. BRAUN
Member - VIRGIL L. ELKINS, JR.
Member - MICHAEL A. FERRIER
Member - THOMAS B. "BEN" GILLIS
Member - STEVEN K. HOWELL
Member - KERNARD D. JONES
Member - CHRISTOPHER J. SHORT
Member - PATRICIA WHITE SPIKES
Member - ADOLPHUS PRESSLEY JR.
Member - ELSIE BELLEVUE
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of RUFI NATARAJAN, (Harris County Appointee), to Position Six of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire December 31, 2025
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of RUFI NATARAJAN (Harris County Appointee) to Position 6 of the ST. GEORGE PLACE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire December 31, 2025
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY:
Position One - ZION ESCOBAR, (Harris County Appointee), for a term to expire December 20, 2025;
Position Six - UJARI MOHITE, (Harris County Appointee), for a term to expire December 20, 2026; and
Position Seven - THU-MAI NGUYEN, (Harris County Appointee), for a term to expire December 20, 2025
5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Position One - ZION ESCOBAR, (Harris County Appointee), for a term to expire December 20, 2025
Position Six - UJARI MOHITE, (Harris County Appointee), for a term to expire December 20, 2026; and
Position Seven - THU-MAI NGUYEN, for a term to expire December 20, 2025
6. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-THREE (also known as the “HARRISBURG ZONE”):
Position Two - RICKY CARDENAS, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;
Position Four - RICHARD J. (RICK) NORIEGA, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;
Position Six - MARGARET ELIZABETH (BETH) LEE, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026; and
Position Seven - BOLIVAR “BO” M. FRAGA, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2025, and to serve as Chair for a term ending December 31, 2025
7. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRISBURG REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Position Two - RICKY CARDENAS, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;
Position Four - RICHARD J. (RICK) NORIEGA, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;
Position Six - MARGARET ELIZABETH (BETH) LEE, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026; and
Position Seven - BOLIVAR “BO” M. FRAGA, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2025, and to serve as Chair for a term ending December 31, 2025
8. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MONTROSE ZONE), for a term to expire December 31, 2026:
Position Two - KATY CALDWELL
Position Four - ELIZABETH A. LARSON
Position Six - T. RAY PURSER
9. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MONTROSE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for a term to expire December 31, 2026:
Position Two - KATY CALDWELL
Position Four - ELIZABETH A. LARSON
Position Six - T. RAY PURSER
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 10
10. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final Contract Amount of $22,255,603.41 and acceptance of work on contract with REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for Green River Drive and Chatwood Lift Station Diversion - 1.52% under the original Contract Amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
PROPERTY - NUMBER 11
11. RECOMMENDATION from the City Attorney to settle a claim of breach of settlement agreement in connection with the eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. Victor Remedios LLC, et al; Cause No. 1161788, for the acquisition of Parcels DY17-029, DY17-030 and DY17-030A for Lift Station Diversions for MUD #237 and MUD #159 - DISTRICT A - PECK
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 12 through 20
12. HOLT TRUCK CENTERS OF HOUSTON, LLC (formally TEXAS TRUCK CENTERS OF HOUSTON, LTD dba KYRISH TRUCK CENTERS OF HOUSTON) for International Trucks, OEM Gas/Diesel Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - $2,172,154.53 - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - Fleet Management Fund
13. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $265,045.79 forPurchase of Multiple Pieces of Custodial Floor Cleaning Equipment for the Houston Airport Systems, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council supplier, NILFISK, INC - Enterprise Fund
14. TELEDYNE FLIR SURVEILLANCE, INC for Purchase of Repair Services for a FLIR Dual Sensor Thermal Imaging System for the Houston Police Department - $107,568.00 - General Fund
15. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC for Purchase of Fire Hydrant Extension Kits through the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Houston Public Works - $76,964.00 - Enterprise Fund
16. GIPTEC LLC for Purchase of a Truck Cap and Accessories for Houston Public Works - $9,739.00 - Special Revenue Fund
17. ABACUS QUALITY SYSTEM SERVICES, INC for Purchase of Adapters and Couplings for Houston Public Works - $15,139.76 - Enterprise Fund
18. ABACUS QUALITY SYSTEM SERVICES, INC for Purchase of Solar Panels for Houston Public Works - $10,110.00 - Special Revenue Fund
19. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC for Purchase for Various Types of Valves through the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Houston Public Works - $312,452.51 - Enterprise Fund
20. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $66,270.00 for Commercial Driver’s License Training for Houston Public Works, from SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Special Revenue and Other Funds
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 21 through 26
21. RESOLUTION approving Issuance and Sale by HOUSTON HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION of Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (ALCOTT VILLAGE) Series 2025 - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
22. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development of certain properties as Affordable Rental Housing, each located in City of Houston, Texas and submittal of applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for such developments
23. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development of certain properties as Affordable Rental Housing, each located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas or having been annexed into the City of Houston only for Limited Purposes, and submittal of applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for such developments
24. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development as Affordable Rental Housing of one or more properties, each of which is located in the City of Houston, Texas and within a census tract that has a poverty rate above 40% for individuals, allowing construction of such properties, supporting the submittal of applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for such developments; and authorizing allocation of Tax Credits to such developments
25. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development as AffordableRental Housing of certain properties which are subject to the One Mile Three Year Rule, each located in the City of Houston, Texas, and submittal of applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for such developments; allowing construction of such developments; and authorizing the allocation of Tax Credits to such developments
26. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development as Affordable Rental Housing of one or more properties which are subject to the Two Mile Same Year Rule, each located in the City of Houston, Texas, and submittal of applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for such developments; allowing construction of such developments; and authorizing allocation of Tax Credits to such developments
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 27 through 51
27. ORDINANCE relating to the confirmation and designation of NELLY TREVIÑO SANTOS as a Full-Time Municipal Court Judge and Director and Presiding Judge of the Municipal Courts Department
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Director of City of Houston Health Department to accept Grant Award from the CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION for the continuation of the Tuberculosis Elimination and Laboratory Grant Project; 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
29. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-889 to reflect correct grant project name to Be Well Communities Program Grant and authorize the first amendment between City of Houston and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER for its Be Well Communities Program
30. ORDINANCE appropriating $8,703,754.50 out of Airports Improvement Fund, awarding Construction Contract to EAS CONTRACTING, LP for IAH South Lighting Vault Renovation Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 952); 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, testing, CenterPoint Energy Standby Allowance, and contingency relating to the IAH South Lighting Vault Renovation financed by the Airports Improvement Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
31. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2023-66 to increase maximum contract amounts for Environmental Remediation Underground Storage Tank Removal and Demolition Services Task Order Contracts, for City facilities and dangerous buildings
32. ORDINANCE appropriating $79,000.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund, for Heights Neighborhood Library Restoration Project - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
33. 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 Consolidation of Fire Station 101 and Fire Station 104 Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple title in or permanent easement to one parcel of land required for the project and situated in the Mary Ownes Survey, Abstract A-405 in Harris County, Texas, said Parcel of land located in the Kingwood Area of Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase, or the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchase 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 E - FLICKINGER
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and WEAVER AND TIDWELL, LLP for Professional Auditing Services for the City of Houston Finance Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $7,168,200.00 - General Fund
35. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-0171 (Passed on March 20, 2020); approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston and MCCONNELL & JONES LLP (M&J) and BANKS, FINLEY, WHITE AND CO. (BFW), a Joint Venture Partnership dba M&J/BFW TEAM, to extend contract term from March 5, 2025 to December 31, 2025, for Professional Auditing Services for the Houston Finance Department
36. ORDINANCE approving amendment to Ordinance No. 2024-0389 to increase maximum contract amount for agreement between City of Houston and HOMETOWN VETERINARY SERVICES dba VERGI, for Veterinary Services for canines for the Houston Police Department - $50,000.00 - General Fund
37. ORDINANCE approving and amending Ordinance No. 2019-0505 to increase maximum contract amount; and authorizing first amendment between City of Houston and UKG KRONOS SYSTEMS, LLC fka KRONOS INCORPORATED to extend contract term for Continued Automated Time and Attendance System Software and Equipment Support Services for the Houston Information Technology Services - $5,959,933.46 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds
38. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Sole Source Agreement between City of Houston and NOVASYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC for Maintenance, Development, and Support Services for Electronic Client-Level Integrated Prevention System for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,000,000.00 - Community Health & Assessment Fund
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for Professional Services with BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP to promote Tourism and Economic Development on behalf of the City of Houston; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years - $150,00.00 - Tourism Promotion Fund
40. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Grant Application to the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program and the acceptance of the award for the Solid Waste Management Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of Solid Waste Management Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the Director to accept the Grant Award and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, to extend the budget period and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant
41. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 3100 Block of Prospect Street, between Sampson Street and the end of Prospect 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 D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
42. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 3200 - 3300 Blocks of Binz Street, between Sampson Street and Burkett 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 D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
43. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north and south sides of the 600, 700, and 900 Blocks of W. Temple Street, between Michaux and Moss Streets, and the south side of the 800 Block of W. Temple Street, between Julian and Watson Streets within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H- CASTILLO
44. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 6.1036 acres of land to BRIDGESTONE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT for inclusion in its district
45. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 32.849 acres of land to FALLBROOOK UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district 46. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 26.6199 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 119, for inclusion in its district
47. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of WALLER COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 40 and the inclusion of approximately 377.77 acres of land into the district; authorizing the district to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions
48. ORDINANCE appropriating $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and EPIC TRANSPORTATION GROUP, L P for Traffic Signal Design Project FY24 #1; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF
49. ORDINANCE appropriating $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and AURORA TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC for FY24 Street Rehabilitation Design Project Contract #2; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF
50. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,343,559.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to EQUIX INTEGRITY SOUTHEAST, INC for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection in Support of Rehabilitation; 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 and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
51. ORDINANCE appropriating $35,938,691.80 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund awarding contract to AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS for purchasing of 69th Street WWTP Oxygen Plant Procurement; 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, contingencies, relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 52
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
52. RECEIVE, SELECT and CONFIRM nominations for appointment to Position One on the PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, for a two year term ending February 1 of each odd-numbered year
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 53 and 54
53. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck to approve recommendation from the Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,328,598.32 and acceptance of work on contract with SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC for Sewer Stoppage Cleaning and Television Inspection VI - 1.31% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - (WW5100-06) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS
SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 3 on Agenda of February 5, 2025
54. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck to approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 per contractor for five Job Order Contracts for the General Services Department through the cooperative agreements with Choice Partners (Harris County Department of Education) for Job Order Contracts to BROWN AND ROOT INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, LLC, E CONTRACTORS USA LLC, HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC, NASH INDUSTRIES, INC., and J.T. VAUGHN CONSTRUCTION, LLC - 2 Years - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund and Other Funds
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLICKINGER
This was Item 5 on Agenda of February 5, 2025
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Thomas 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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