AGENDA
CITY OF HOUSTON . CITY COUNCIL
February 8 & 9, 2022


MAYOR
SYLVESTER TURNER
CONTROLLER
CHRIS B. BROWN
DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS
Amy Peck
District A

Tarsha Jackson
District B

Abbie Kamin
District C

Carolyn Evans-Shabazz
District D

Dave Martin
District E
Tiffany D. Thomas
District F

Mary Nan Huffman
District G

Karla Cisneros
District H

Robert Gallegos
District I

Edward Pollard
District J

Martha Castex-Tatum
District K


AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mike Knox
Position 1

David W. Robinson
Position 2
Michael Kubosh
Position 3

Letitia Plummer
Position 4

Sallie Alcorn
Position 5
Marta Crinejo, Agenda DirectorPat Jefferson Daniel, City Secretary

In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act the agenda is posted for public information, at all times, for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting on the bulletin board located on the exterior wall of the City Hall building at 901 Bagby.

The agenda may be accessed via the Internet at https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/. Copies of the agenda are available in the Office of the City Secretary in the City Hall Annex, Public Level at no charge. To receive the agenda by mail, send check or money order for $52.00 for a one year subscription, made payable to the City of Houston to the attention of the City Secretary, P.O. Box 1562, Houston, Texas 77251.

To reserve time to appear before Council call 832-393-1100, or email us at speakers@houstontx.gov or weather permitting you may come to the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall Annex, Public Level.

NOTE: If a translator is required, please advise when reserving time to speak

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 1:50 PM
Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and in Person)

PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VIDEOINVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Kamin
VIDEODue to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will offer the options to participate by videoconference or in-person. The meeting will be open to the public but restrictions regarding masks, allowable room capacity, and seating arrangements may be in place.
The public meeting location will be City Hall Council Chamber, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002. The Mayor, as presiding officer of City Council, and some Council Members will be physically present. Other Council Members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code applicable to a governmental body that extends into three or more counties. The meeting will also be streamed as usual on the City’s website (https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/index.html), Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/pg/HoustonTelevision/videos/) and the municipal channel on public television.
VIDEOMembers of the public may provide public comment during the Tuesday public session at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 172 079 246#. Details for signing up to speak in-person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html.
VIDEOMembers of the public may attend the Wednesday Council session in-person, or via Teams at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 331 782 548# but no public comment will be allowed.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
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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

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Wednesday - February 9th, 2022 - 9:00 A. M. 

DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE
CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
VIDEOMAYOR'S REPORT
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VIDEOCONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 25
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VIDEOMISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 1
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VIDEO1.

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON BARC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position One - ANNABELLE BURGUIERE, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Two - AMY LOWE, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2022

Position Three - GRACE MILSAP, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Five - MARIANNE FANNING, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Seven - LAURA H. BUTLER, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Nine - SUSAN BOGGIO, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Eleven - ANNA D. MOORE, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Thirteen - GIOVANNI ROSSELLI, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Fifteen - MALCOLM (MACK) EISENBERG, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Seventeen - ANNA KAPLANreappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Nineteen - LORI D. HERNANDEZ, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Twenty - MASON L. MOTE, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2022

Position Twenty-One - JASMINE L. JENKINS, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023

Position Twenty-Five - AMANDA ABURUBIA, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2023 

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VIDEOACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 2
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VIDEO2.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval final contract amount of $4,712,864.46 and acceptance of work on contract with DURWOOD GREENE CONSTRUCTION CO. for City Wide Overlay Package #23 - 1.23% under the revised contract amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; G - HUFFMAN and J - POLLARD

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VIDEOPROPERTY - NUMBER 3
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VIDEO3.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Tony Lewis, on behalf of David Hergenrether and Rhonda Hergenrether, Owners, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of a 10 foot-wide utility easement, and two 5 foot wide aerial easements, adjoining Lots 36 and 37, Block 11, within the Lazybrook Section 8 Addition, out of the Henry Reinerman Survey, A-644, Parcel SY22-018 - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

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VIDEOPURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 4 through 8
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VIDEO4.

GRANITE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC for Purchase of Drone Equipment through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Houston Fire Department - $33,877.00 - Contributed Capital Project Fund 

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FIRE PUMP SPECIALTY for Hale Fire Pump Replacement Parts and Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $916,188.00 - Fleet Management Fund

VIDEO6.

DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY for Skid Steer Loader through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $89,800.00 - Police Consolidated Construction Fund

VIDEO7.

BECTON DICKINSON DIAGNOSTIC AND COMPANY for Sole Source Purchase of Clinical Laboratory Reagents and Test Kits for the Houston Health Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $362,185.67 - General Fund

VIDEO8.

216 RESOURCES, INC for Sand, Washed Gravel and Stabilized Cement for Houston Public Works 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $903,570.00 - Stormwater and Other Funds

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VIDEORESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 9 through 13
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VIDEO9.

RESOLUTION confirming support for the proposed development of certain properties as Affordable Rental Housing, each located in the City of Houston, Texas, and the submittal of applications for Housing Tax Credits for such developments

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RESOLUTION confirming support for the 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 the submittal of an applications for Housing Tax Credits for such developments

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RESOLUTION confirming support for the 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 the submittal of applications for Housing Tax Credits of such developments; allowing the construction of such developments; and authorizing the allocation of Tax Credits to such developments

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RESOLUTION confirming support for the proposed development as Affordable Rental Housing of certain properties which are subject to the One Mile Three Year Rule, each located in the City of Houston, Texas, and the submittal of applications for Housing Tax Credits for such developments; allowing the construction of such developments; and authorizing the allocation of Tax Credits to such developments

VIDEO13.

RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development as Affordable Rental Housing of one or more properties, each of which is located in 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 Housing Tax Credits for such developments; and authorizing the allocation of Tax Credits to such developments

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VIDEOORDINANCES - NUMBERS 14 through 25
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14.

**PULLED – This item will not be considered on February 9, 2022

ORDINANCE amending the City’s Master Classification Plan (City of Houston Ordinance No. 1998-834, as most recently amended by City of Houston Ordinance No. 2021-969); to change the pay grade of two (2) job classifications and add five (5) new job classifications; providing a repealer; providing for severability

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ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between City of Houston and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON to extend the term of the contract and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program, a Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance Program, along with other Supportive Services - $1,127,084.49 - Grant Fund

VIDEO16.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnification Agreement between ROSE MARIE SALINAS and City of Houston to settle a lawsuit - $75,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund

VIDEO17.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Contract No. 4600015243  between City of Houston and SYSTEM INNOVATORS, a Division of N. Harris Computer Corporation (“System Innovators”) for Revenue Source Application Software (Approved by Ordinance 2019-0247) for Houston Information Technology Services to extend the term of the contract and to amend the Fee Schedule for services of Exhibit “A” Scope of Services; amending Ordinance No. 2019-0247 (Passed on April 10, 2019) to increase the maximum contract amount for Contract No. 4600015243 between City of Houston and System Innovators - $589,923.98 - Central Service Revolving and Building Inspection Funds

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ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2017-0674, (Approved on August 30, 2017) to increase the maximum contract amount of contract between City of Houston and DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC for Onsite Water Treatment and Sludge Dewatering and Disposal Services for Houston Public Works - $760,767.01 - Enterprise Fund

VIDEO19.

ORDINANCE awarding contract to SC HYDRAULICS, INC/SOUTH COAST HYDRAULICS for Service and Repair Maintenance of Aerial Bucket, Boom, Crane and Digger Trucks for Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $3,322,065.75 - Fleet Management Fund

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ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the electronic submission of a Grant Application to the US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FY21 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE GRANT and the acceptance of the award for the Houston Police Department; declaring the City's eligibility for such grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department ("Police Chief") to act as the City's representative in the application process; authorizing the Police Chief to accept the Grant award and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, to extend the grant and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, to extend the Grant period and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant

VIDEO21.

ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 195.4232 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 558, for inclusion in the District

VIDEO22.

ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 229.7972 acres of land to SHELDON ROAD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the District

VIDEO23.

ORDINANCE authorizing and approving contract between City of Houston and Property Owner(s) at 5823 Reamer Street, Houston, Texas 77074 for 2016 Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Project Deposit Agreement to pay for non grant-eligible work related to contract between City of Houston and Property Owner(s) at 5823 Reamer Street, Houston, Texas 77074 for 2016 Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Project to be performed by ARKITEKTURA DEVELOPMENT, INC - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

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ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an application for Grant Assistance to the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for Community Flood Mitigation Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such assistance; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston’s Department Houston Public Works (“Director”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C -  KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; H - CISNEROS and K - CASTEX-TATUM

VIDEO25.

ORDINANCE appropriating $11,100,315.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to GRAVA LLC for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement-Northborough Drive #1, Northborough Drive #2, Old Katy Road, Richmond #1, and Bonner Road Lift Stations; 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, CIP Cost Recovery, construction management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN and F - THOMAS

END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VIDEOCONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 26

VIDEONON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
VIDEO26.

MOTION TO SET A DATE not less than seven days from February 9, 2022, to receive nominations for appointments or reappointments to Positions Four, Five, Six and Seven on the HOUSTON ETHICS COMMISSION, for two-year staggered terms

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VIDEOMATTERS HELD - NUMBER 27
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VIDEO27.

ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2016-0274, as amended by Ordinance No. 2016-1008, to increase the maximum contract amount to Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and ADAMS AND REESE, LLP for Legal Services in connection with utility rate matters - $1,000,000.00 - General Fund

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS POLLARD, ROBINSON, and ALCORN

This was Item 14 on Agenda of February 2, 2022

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VIDEOMATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Robinson 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
NOTE -

WHENEVER ANY AGENDA ITEM, WHETHER OR NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, IS NOT READY FOR COUNCIL ACTION AT THE TIME IT IS REACHED ON THE AGENDA, THAT ITEM SHALL BE PLACED AT THE END OF THE AGENDA FOR ACTION BY COUNCIL WHEN ALL OTHER AGENDA ITEMS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED.

CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE UP AGENDA ITEMS OUT OF THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE POSITIONED IN THIS AGENDA.  ALSO, AN ITEM THAT HAS BEEN TAGGED UNDER CITY COUNCIL RULE (HOUSTON CITY CODE 2-2) OR DELAYED TO ANOTHER DAY MAY BE NEVERTHELESS CONSIDERED LATER AT THE SAME CITY COUNCIL MEETING.